TLAL
August 3, 1901.]
HONGKONG.
We hear that a prominent local shipping firm is prepared to purchase the dredger Canton River, after she has been repaired, provided that the price is reasonable.
The Canton steamer Powan, which arrived on the 27th alt., reports that a Chinaman either jumped or fell overboard during the passage from Canton, and was drowned, ~ The body was not recovered.
We understand that all the copies of the memoranda attached to HE. the Governor's letter conveying the recent Petition to the Secretary of State for the Colonies have been exhausted, and that a fresh supply is being printed at once.
The Gazette states that information has been received from B.B.M. Consul at Swatow that the Medical Officer of the Consulate has certified the port and district free from any epidemic of plague. The Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce courteously gave us the same information on the 27th ult.
The L. & C. Express says:-A marriage has been arranged, and will take place in August, between Marcus Warre Slade, barrister-at-law, of the Inner Temple and Hongkong, second son of the Rev. George Fitzclarence Slade, rector of Buckland, Surrey, and Isabel, eldest daughter of the Rev. H. Savill Young, rector of Englefield, Reading.
It has been brought to the notice of Captain Tulloch, R.A., Adjutant of the Hongkong Volunteer Corps in succession to Captain Pritchard, now on leave, that the signallers are very lax in their attendance, and they are accordingly requested either to attend more regularly or to withdraw their names from the class, thus making way for others who may be desirous of instruction in signalling.
Two vagrants who some time ago came before Mr. Hazeland, Police Magistrate, and requested to be sent to the House of Detention, being homeless and friendless, overstaid their daily leave from the House of Detention, got ingloriously drunk at the expense of some good-natured frequenters of a local ar, and then sailed in to wipe out the latter with some soldiers of the R.W.F. regiment. From this attempt they emerged considerable much the worse for wear.
During the 48 hours ending at noon the 29th ult. there were reported 4 fresh cases of plague (3 Chinese, one European), and 2 deaths (Chinese). The new European case of plague is Master Donald McKenzie of No 8, Morrison Hill Road, who was admitted to Kennedytown Hospital, suffering from the disease, though his attack is only a slight one. Miss Herbst, the only other European patient still in the Hospital, is doing well. 7 more cases and 7 more deaths (Chinese have since been reported.
We have received from Mr. Mee Cheung's studio copies of two excellent photographs taken by him at Government House on Thursday, the 25th ult. One represents H.I.H. Prince Chun and H. E. Sir Henry A. Blake, seated side by side; and the other the whole party at Government House on the morning of the Prince's reception, the Prince being seated in the centre between Sir Henry and Lady Blake, while the remainder, including the Imperial suite, is grouped around. The Hon. J. H. Stewart Look hart stands immediately behind Prince Chun. Both photographs are really excellently taken by Mr. Mee Cheung and will prove admirable mementos of a most interesting cocasion.
About the end of June, the European workmen of H. M. Naval Yard petitioned Commodore F. Powell, C.B., for an increase of their salaries; one of the reasons given being that their rate of payment was inadequate to meet the heavy expenditure in house-rent, necessitating their living in close proximity to the Chinese-married men and their families being, the chief sufferers. Commodore Powell, recognising the urgency of the case in regard to the epidemic of plague then raging, cabled home, and received a reply asking what increase be would recommend. After taking the opinion of the officers in the yard, the Commodore, we are informed, recommended an increase of 100 Latest advices state that the per cent. Admiralty have sanctioned an increase of 75 per cent., to date from 1st July.
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
A fire occurred in a cook-house at 48, Queen's Road Central on the 31st ult., but was taken in time by the Fire Brigade and subdued. The damage was trifling.
During last week the cases of communicable disease notified in the colony were:- l'lague, 19 cases (16 in Victoria), 20 deaths; enteric fever, 3 cases (2 in Victoria), no deaths. Of the enteric sufferers one was European and two were Chinese.
We are informed by the Committee of the Hongkong Cricket Club that the Interport Cricket Week has been definitely fixed for the 11th to 16th November, and these dates have been accepted by Shanghai and the Straits.
Whilst attempting to evade falling baskets of sugar at Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Company's works on Tuesday afternoon, a coolie, carrying a load at the time, fell and sustained somewhat severe injuries. He was removed to the Tung Wa Hospital.
In the quarter ending the 30th June the following samples were examined under the "Sale of Food and Drugs Ordinance, 1893 ” Whisky 6, brandy 3, beer 8, bread 2, milk 6, coffee 1, tea 2 All except two samples of milk were found genuine. A footnote in the Gazette adds that "the eight samples of beer were free from arsenic."
The Rov. E. J. Hardy, M.A., the new Chaplain to the Forces, preached for the first time in Hongkong at the military service in St. John's Cathedral on the 28th ult. Our readers will be interested to hear that in a few weeks' time we propose to publish a series of original articles by the Rev. E. J. Hardy on
Love, Courtship, and Marriage."
A courageous disregard of self was shown on the 30th ult. by Mr. W. Armstrong, of Messrs. Butterfield & Swire, who, having jumped into the water with his clothes on, rescued at the risk of his life a Chinese woman who had been steering a sampan, which the launch party to whom Mr. Armstrong belonged had in tow. The sampan capsized, and the woman was thrown into the water. The deed was certainly a plucky one.
An interesting ceremony took place at the Kowloon Docks yesterday morning when the Meklong, the first of two steel twin-screw steam lighters building to the order of the Nord- deutscher Lloyd for river service in Bangkok, was successfully launched in the presence of a large gathering, which included Mr. Haupt, Capt. Meissel, and Mr. O. Michael, the re- presentatives of the owners; Mrs. Meissel; Mrs. Michael; Mrs. Fernald; Mr. W. Ramsay and Capt. Innes (Superintendents for Messrs. Butterfield & Swire); Mr. Fernald (Chief Constructor, U.S.N.); Mr. R. Cooke (Acting Chief Manager of the Dock Co.); Mr. Wilson, (Manager of the Kowloon Docks), &c. The christening ceremony was gracefully performed by Miss Meissel, and the vecs-1 glided into the water amid the cheers of the spectators. The party then adjourned to the office, where cake and wine were partaken of. Mr. Cooke toasted success to the vessel and the Norddeutscher Lloyd, which was responded to by Mr. Haupt. who referred to the excellent work turned out by the Dock Co., and wished them every success. The health of Miss Meissel was then proposed by Mr. Cooke, and Mrs. Meissel replied in a happily worded speech. The principal dimensions of the Meklong are- length between perpendiculars, 160 feet; breadth moulded, 27 feet; and depth moulded, 11 feet. She is designed to carry 8,000 piculs, and is capable of steaming 7 knots per hour fully loaded.
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Rear-Admiral Bayle, in command of the Southern Division of the French Squadron on the China Station, returned here on the 28th ult. on the French gunboat Vipère from Canton, where he had been inspecting the gunboats on the West River. He returns to the North in a day or two on the Amiral | Charner.
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The American gunboat Don Juan de Austria arrived from Manils on the 28th ult. and the British transport Itola from Caloutta. British transports Glengyle and Nevasa de- parted on the 27th ult. for Calcutta.
H.M.S. Eclipse arrived in the harbour on the 29th ult. from Singapore. The British transport Itola left for Taku.
The French crniser Amiral Charuer left for Taku on the 30th uit.
MISCELLANEOUS.
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The Malay Mail hears that Mr. Gilbert Whyte has resigned the managership of the Raub mines.
Among the elections to fellowships of the Royal Colonial Institute last month was that of Mr. William Taylor (Hongkong).
The Japanese Government has decided to appoint a Consul-General for the Dominion of Canada, whose headquarters will be at Montreal.
The Government of Japan is reported to have under consideration the adoption of regulations for the control of house-builders, with a view to improving the architecture and construction of Japanese houses in the large cities.
H.E. Tuan Fang, the Manchu official who was appointed last month substantive Governor of Hupel, was expected to arrive at Wdchang from Shansi on the 21st ult., to fake over the seals of the Governorship. H.E. Jên Tao-yung is not expected to take over his seals of office as Governor of Chêkiang from H.E. Yü Lien- ynan, the acting Governor, until about the 1st of September next. H.E. Yü Lion-yuar, on the other hand, is said to be trying his best to resign his appointment of Treasurer of Hunan, in order to return to private life.
COMMERCIAL.
TEA.
EXPORT OF TEA FROM CHINA TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT.
1901-2 1900-1
Hankow and Shanghai... Amoy and Formosa... Foochow
Canton
lbs.
lbs.
157,416
78,372
K
157,415
76,372
EXPORT OF TEA FROM CHINA TO UNITED STATES AND CANADA.
1901-2
1900-01
8,729,741
4,040,778
3,729,741
4,040,778
Shanghai Amoy and Formosa...... Foochow
SILK.
CANTON, 19th July.-Tsatlees and Re-reels.--- At present prices asked, these sorts are entirely neglected. The only business reported is a sale of 10 bales Re-reels No. 1 st $590. Filaturos. -- Holders have remained firm during the fortnight although settlements have been only moderate. The 3rd crop is hardly expected to exceed that of the 2nd, and it is feared that the 4th crop- yield may be affected by the heavy floods in the producing districts. slightly easier, but do not attract attention. A few sales are reported on the basis of $700 to $750 for Hau Kin Lön and equivalent chops. Waste. -Prices have advanced nearly 4 per cent, since last report, owing to the scarcity of stock in 5th and 6th crops' cargo. Steam Waste has been in good demand, but business is now checked by the higher rates asked.
Short-reels,—Prices
are
CAMPHOR. HONGKONO, 2nd August.--No arrivals.
SUGAR. Hoxakong, 2nd August.--A further decline in prices is reported, market being weak Quota- shekloong, No. 1, Whito...... 18.55 to $8.60 pol.
tions are:-
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2, White...... 7.95 to 8.00 Shokloong, No. 1, Brown 6.65, to 6.70
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2, Brown 5.45 to 5.50 No. 1, White...... 8.45 to 8.50
Swatow,
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Swatow,
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1, White...... 7.90 to 7.95 „ No. 1, Brown 5.55 to 5.00 H
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2, Brown Foochow Sugar Candy Shekloong
RICE.
6.85 to 5.40
.12.75 to 1280 .11.55 to 11.60
Hoxɑxoxo, 2nd August.-The position of the market is nearly the same as when last reported. Quotations are :-- Saigon, Ordinary..
............................$2.40 to 2.45
8.50 to 3.55
8.60 to 8.70
2.45 to 2.50
8.80 to 8.85
...
Round, Good quality' Long Siam, Field mill cleaned, No. 2
Garden,
No. I White............... ..................................................... 4,06 to 4.10 Fine Cargo
4.25 to 4.30
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