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THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
Manila, 19th April, 1901.
THE ROYAL VISIT TO
SINGAPORE.
Your committee estimate that the funds in hand at the end of the season will be sufficient to bear the expense of the internal decorations which I am afraid we must take in hand as soon as possible, as there has been a good deal of wear and tear in the use of the theatre, and also in building, furniture, &c, &c.
[April 27, 1901. Bark ur′1′′ men seeking revenge for the pesce, nor the lamentations of thousands of | cellation by the A. D, C. and others of all injuries to one of their marines, the, officers of families yearning to see their dear ones in the engagements in February caused a considerable that vessel took no precautions for controlling enjoyment of the liberty promised by the loss of revenue, I am pleased to say that since their liberty men, and there was no patrol from generosity of the great American nation. then the season has been phenomenal both in that ship.
By acknowledging and accepting the sover- regard to the number of the performances, and “The Japanese police force was again demon-eignty of the United States throughout the in the receipts of the companies, a "recult prob- strated to be absolutely valueless to cope with entire Archipelago, as I now do without any ably due to the temporary increase in the Naval such a disturbance, and it is far from reassur reservation whatsoever, I believe that I am and Military forces, combined with increased ing to the inhabitants of this town to find that serving thee, my beloved country. May hap-local population, and an increased number of a handful of obstreperons sailors are able to piness be thine !
visitors. take complete possession of the streets for some
EMILIO AGUINALDO. hours and to create a state of affairs which is nothing less than a serious riot. A seaport town such as Nagasaki, where large bodies of men are let loose in search of amusement and mis- chief, requires a
an efficient and powerful set of police whose arms as well as presence are able to From the Straits papers it appears that it was impress evil-doers with the majesty of the law." arranged that there should be a triple guard of The success of the experiment of keeping
It is stated in the Nagasaki paper that no honour at Johnston's Pier on the occasion of open the library in the evenings which w arrests were made, or can now be made, as the | the Royal landing, ́ The first guard was to commenced in March last year, has more than transport Nive, with the soldiers who committed consist of 100 Naval bluejackets, The second realised expectations, as is proved by the fact the murders, sailed for Tonkin on the 12th inst. guard, also of 100, was to be supplied from that 9,554 readers visited the library in the We are sorry to learn, the Nagasaki Press Royal marines from the Aurora, the Arethusa, evening between 6 and 11 during the 12 says, that Stoker Brooks, of H.B.M.S. Barfleur, Algerine, &c. The third guard was to be sup- months ending the 20th March, 1901: The has succumbed to the injuries inflicted upon plied by the army in the shape of 100 men of majority of the readers both in the day time him by a party of Frenchmen on Tuesday the 16th Madras Native Infantry. The entire and the evening use the local and home new evening, 16th inst. As already reported, Brooks, Naval guard and probably nearly all the guard papers and magazines which are much appre- while seated alone in one of the saloons, was from the Royal Marines were recently in action ciated, and regular gifts of periodicals would savagely attacked by several French sailors, either at the Taku forts, at Tientsin, or with prove a great boon to this class of readers who who inflicted by the aid of bottles terrible Admiral Seymour's relief expedition that tried probably may have no other opportunity of injuries to the poor fellow's head. Two days to penetrate from Tientsin to Peking.
seeing the magazines and papers. The thanks ago an operation was performed on Brooks and
of the Committee are due to those who have so two pieces of glass were extracted from. his
generously sent papers and periodicals, and on head. It was hoped the unfortunate man
their behalf express our grateful acknowledg. would pull through, but on Tuesday, as above
ment of them. stated, he died, thus adding one more victim to French brutality.
The latest report in connection with the affair is that the French soldiers who took part in the murderous assault will be brought back to Nagasaki for identification, and that H.B.M. Consul, Mr. Longford, is detaining two witnesses who claim that they are able to recognize the man that stabbed Snell (the man who died on the 10th inst.). One of the witnesses is an American soldier, and it is stated that the American Consul has advised the man to stay here, paying his board at one of the local hotels. How much of this is true the Nagasaki Press is unable to say.
AGUINALDO'S PROCLAMATION
TO THE FILIPINOS.
The following is the English, text of Emilio Aguinalde's address to the Filipino people, published on the 19th inst. in English, Spanish, and Tagal:
TO THE FILIPINO PEOPLE :
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I believe that I am not in error in presuming that the unhappy fate to which my adverse for tune has led me is not a surprise to those who have been familiar day by day with the pro- gress of the war. The lessons thus taught, the full meaning of which has but recently come to my knowledge, suggest to me with irresistible force that the complete termination of hostilities and a lasting peace are not only desirable but absolutely essential to the welfare of the Philippines.
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The British Community in the Colony decided to present a very pretty oxidised and gilded silver casket to H.R.H. the Duke of York. The casket was manufactured by Messrs. Elkington, the well-known silversmiths. The only inscription on the casket is "Presented by the British Subjects of the Colony of the Straits Settlements."
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The free lending collection started by Mr. Pollock is still in its infancy, so to speak, but there are 44 borrowers and any one is eligible as a borrower who can obtain from a ratepayer a guarantee to refund the value of any book lost or damaged. The borrowers are chiefly clerks in various businesses or subordinate officers in the Government service.
The Chinese of the Federated Malay States were to make a present of a silver screen, mounted on a mahogany stand and set in maho- gany, measuring about three inches in height and about sixteen inches across. At the base The museum calls for no comment. In the are four Chinese lions carved in solid mano- absence of any scientific curator, and of any gany, and on each side, also at the base, are endowment, it is not possible to improve it, and two silver designs of chrysanthemums, inlaid in the limited space available is already over- the mahogany. At the foot of the screen, also-orowded and cannot be increased. The innsenm set in mahogany, is a wide silver band, on continues, however, to have a great attraction to which is inscribed in silver gilded Chinese seal many of our Chinese fellow-townsmen and characters the motto "Long life and pros-, visitors. Before proposing the adoption of the perity."
report and accounts, I shall be glad to afford any further information which any of you night consider of interest.
The screen, itself, of solid silver, is engraved on one side, in Chinese characters, with the text of the address of the Federated Malay States Chinese to H. R. H. during the Town Hall ceremony. On the other side is a hand some design in gilded silver. of the pretty Chinese botan flowers, with tastefully inter- mingled Chinese characters also silver-gilded, denoting the following in English:-"From the Chinese Residents of the Federated Malay States to His Royal Highness, as a token of respect."
THE CITY HALL.
MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS.
The annual meeting of shareholders in and subscribers to the City Hall was held on Thurs day afternoon, under the presidency of the Hon. The Filipinos have never been dismayed by J. J. Keswick. There were also present the their weakness, nor have they faltered in follow-Hon. H. E. Pollock K.C., Mr. B. Layton, Mr. ing the path pointed out by their fortitude and N. A. Siebs, and Mr. F. B. L.. Bowley (Secre- courage. The time has come, however, in| tary). which they find their advance along this path impeded by an irresistible fores-a force which while it restrains them yet enlightens the mind and opens another course by presenting to them the cause of peace. This cause has been joyfully embraced by a majority of our fellow countrymen, who are already united around the glorious and sovereign bauner of the United States. In this banner they repose their trust in the belief that under its protection our people will attain all the promised liberties which they are eren now beginning to enjoy.
has declared anmistakably in be it. Enough of blood; desolation. This wish the men still in arms no other desire than to which has thus clearly,
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There being no questions, the CHAIRMAN formally moved that the following report be adopted and passed
"There has been no change in the Committee, which consists of the Hon. J. J. Keswick (Chairman), Messrs. H. N. Mody, B. Layton (Hon. I reasurer), and N. A. Biebs, and the Hon. H. E. Pollock, K.C. Mr. H. L. Dennys (Secretary, &c.) resigned in June, 1900, after 23 years' service, and Mr. F. B. L. Bowley was appointed Secretary, Librarian and Curator in his stead.
"The state of the building. The building was thoroughly inspected by the Architects, Mesars. Palmer and Turner, in September, 1900, and they report all the main timbers to be in a sound condition. Sundry subsidiary timbers had to be renewed on account of the attacks of white ants, but the damage from this on uso was much less than usual. The expenditure on repairs during the 12 months ending 30th June, 1900, amounted to $2,025.42, including $1,000 00 for repairing the exterior of the building, men- tioned in last year's report, The interior of the Theatre, the halls, staircases and entrance halls require redecoration, and it is hoped that this work will soon be taken in hand.
The CHAIRMAN having signed the minutes of the last annual meeting, rose and said:
Gentlemen,-Before I submit to you a resolu- tion for the adoption of the report and accounts for the past year it may be of interest if I make a few general remarks in regard to the working of the institution. The season Use of the Theatre, etc. - During the twelve embraced in the report has not been a very months from 1st July, 1899, to 30th June, 1900, successful one financially, the receipts having the Theatre was engaged by the Hongkong only exceeded the expenditure by a very small Amateur Dramatic Club, Mosers Dollar And sum, but for this we must not be unthankful as. Musgrave, Miss J. Waldorf, Made we are able to meet the calls for up-keep, M. Georges Star, Mr H, insurance, &e., &c., without incurring a debit Company, the Dramatic balance. The chief falling off in revenue has Warships, and others. been in rent of theatre which necessarily varios : St. Andre Halls we a good deal. Judging from these and past results I am afraid the City Hall can neve
a profitable institution to its proprietors the committee feel that its value to the gen community in fully apprec
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