October 25, 1902:]
Only one case of communicable disease was reported in the Colony last week, the victim, a Chinese woman, succumbing to puerperal fever. The police reported on the 21st inst. that a Chinaman was killed at the Quarry Bay dock- yard works on the previous day by an accidental fall into a drain.
The number of visitors to the City Hall Library and Museum during the week ending 19th inst, was 227 non-Chinese and 72 Chinese to the former, and 51 non-Chinese and 2.230 Chirose to the latter.
On the 18th iust, the members of the Lusitano Club gave a very enjoyable soirée, under the guidance of their new President, Mr. J. de Selavisa Alves; the Band of the Burma Regt. | was in attendance. Dancing started at 5 p.m. and was kept up enthusiastically to 8.30 p.m. It looks as if this was given as a rehearsal for the re-establishment of the old "Terpsichore Society, of which Mr. Alves was the promoter
years ago.
The Hongay, which sailed for Haiphong on the 18th inst, under the command of Capt. G. Par- ker, is the latest product of Messrs. W. S. Bailey & Co.'s Shipbuilding Works at Kowloon Bay. 8!e is Luild of teakwood and is of the following dimensions: Length over all, 79ft., br. adth. 14ft. depth (moulded), 7ft. 3in. She is fitted with compound condensing engines having 10in. and 20in. cylinders a d steam is supplied by an ordicary marine-type boiler 7ft. 3in diam. by 8ft. long. The vessel will be used as a tug- boat for sea-going as well as riverine service. She ran her trials laat week and registered a speed of 10 knots, while, by the contr. ct stipulated for 10 kacts only a complete outfit of deck and engine-room tools, and furnishings for the deck and engine-rooms. The owners of the Hongay are the Société Française des Charbounages du Tonkin, and Mr. E. Jobannsen supervised her construction on their behalf. Her delivery was retarded by a few days on account of the August typhoons and the recent strike of ship-carpenters. The builders consider her one of the best boats of her class turned out by them. A similar tug, also destined for service in French Indo-China, is at present in course of completion at the same yard.
the way.
She has
The German guuboat Tiger left for Pakhoi on the 18th inst.
The British cruiser Talbot arrived on the 20th inst. from Mirs Bay and the U.S. transport Nan- shan from Manila. The guaboat Espiegle left for practice.
H.M.S Albion came out of dock about one o'clock yesterday, and proceeded to her buoy under her own steam. On Tuesday evening the ship's company gave a concert at the Docks."
Un Thursday the British surveying-ship Waterwitch left the harbour for Mirs Bay.
MISCELLANEOUS.
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On the 7th inst. a meeting of British residents in Nagasaki was held, when it was decided to adhere to the original programme arranged for the 26th June. It will be carried out therefore on the eth pr x.
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A portrait of the late Archdeacon Shaw, who for thirty years was engaged in missionary work in Japan, was recently unveiled iu S. Andrew's Hall, Tokyo, by Lady MacDonald, wifs of H. M. Minister to Japan.
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
Once again the story of China granting to Italy a concession in Sanmun Bay has been revived, this time by a Roman journal, the Faufulla.
Lieut.-Gen. Baron Oku, Commander-in-Chief of the Eastern Military Section, is to represent Japan at the Delhi Darbar and military manoeuvres.
The Tientsin railway station which stands in the Concession is not convenient for the Chinese and therefore the Chinese authorities intend to build a new station in the rear of the Viceroy's yameon.
An official telegram received in Shanghai from Wuchow, states that Governor Wang Chih-ch'un, of Kwangsi, left that port with all his forces for Nanningfu on the 6th instant, to conduct operations against the insurgents and disbanded soldiery reported to be there in force.
Count Matsukata is reported to be coutom plating the establishment of a large savings bank in Tokyo with a view to encouraging the habit of thrift among the Japanese generally, The Asahi says that the Count's recent visit to America and Europe has apparently convinced him of the necessity of starting the bank.
M. Beau, the new Governor-General of French Indo-Chios, was accompanied on his rogare to Saigon on the Annam by M. Alberic Neton, formerly private secretary to M. Delcassé, who will be chef de cabinet, and M. Rodier, formerly Governor of French india. The lat er succeeds M. Boulloche. Resident of Cambodia, who becomes Secretary-Ge eral for Civil Affairs in succession to M. Broni, retired.
Amongst the passengers by the Annam, we notice tharrival of M. J. A jalbert, a well-known French writer who is going to Tonkin on a special mission and as a representative of the Paris hewspaper Le Journal. After a few days spent in Kwangchauwan, he will proceed direct to the Hanoi Exhibition. M. J. A jalbert is well posted to write on those countries, as he has already been here once and travelled a great deal in Indo-China, Northern China, and Japan. Now he will devote most of his time to Yunan and Laos. We congratulate our French neighbours on having such able men travelling in those regions of wide interest. The U.S. Navy Department has found means of aiding the sufferers by the Guam earth- quake by appropriating $15,000 for repairs and labourers' wages. The department was legally advised that Guam could be classed as a naval station, and the money could be apportioned and expended on repairs, and for the hire of labourers. That sum has, therefore, been set aside, and will be placed to the credit of the paral officers on the station. The sufferers will be permitted to purchase supplies from the naval stores at Cavite. Both President Roosevelt and Secretary Moody were anxious to assist those who were rendered homeless by the earthquake, and their action in setting aside this money for the purpose has met with general approval in the States.
A meeting of French citizens and protegis was held at Bangkok on the 9th inst. at the residence of M. A. Jourdan, There was a large attendance, about 200 being present. The majority were Chinese; not all the turopean French residents attended. It seems that the signing of the Treaty in Paris came as a surprise to French residents at Bangkok, and it is understood that the meeting was called to The rule limiting the service of troops in express indignation at the terms agreed to. A the Philippines to two years does not become telegram was despatched to Paris. It is said immediately operative. By a decision of the that in this telegram the French protégés asked U.S. War Department, all regiments on Philip the Governmen to protect them. It is expected pines duty must complete a three years' term in Bangkok that a strong effort will be made to of ervice before the two years' rule takes effect. defeat the French Government over the question The N.-C. Daily Newca wrote last week: of the ratification of the treaty. A second meet- It is the fixed belief of a large body of share-ing of French citizens assembled at the same holders in China of the Chinese Engineering placed on the 12th inst. There seemed to be and Mining Co, Ld, that the company in
two views taken of the situation created by the question ought t, be and might be a great deal signing of the new Treaty. On the one hand more successful than it is. It is with this con- it was argued that a definit settlement fair to viction that they urge that the direction of the both Powers is desirable, but that this Treaty company should be in China, Lot in London. is not such a settlement, as the restriction with There is no dissatisfaction, we apprehend, with regard to the officers and troops in the 25 the rew General Manager, whose ability and kilometre zone, for example, may easily give fitness for the post are fully recognised; but the rise to endless disputes. The view, however, shareholders are justified in feeling that this which received the support of almost all who is emphatically where the Board of Directors were present, is that the settlement come to in should be, and to promote this a meeting is to the Treaty is unfair to French interests in be held at the Town Hall on Tuesday next at Siam. A committee was appointed to draw up
p.m.
a formal protest.
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According to a return made by the Japanese Home Department, the number of cases of cholera reported throughout Japan up to the 4th inst, since the outbreak of the disease is 11,820, of which 6,846 ended fatally. The disease is still prevalent in Osaka-fu and Ok-yama, Hiroshima, Kagawa, and Pukuoka prefectnres.
A Mercury correspondeat writes, under date Newchwang, 9th October :-The Russians have now handed back to China the Newchwang Shanhaikwan sectional railway and have re- moved their entire railway staff to this side. They are busily engaged in making up their accounts, and for this purpose have engaged the large three-storyed building on Madeira Road. The Chinese flag is flying at all stations along the line and the trains are entirely manned and worked by the Chinese. For the last week window frames, doors, railway-sleepers, wharf girders, complete lengths of trolley-rails and trolley-cars, etc., have found their way here and elsewhere. A trolley-line may be seen working from the Bund to the vicinity of the future Russian Consulate. Trains were not ran for several days on the line just handed back, on account of telegraphic and other inter- ruptions. The Governor-General of Shenking Province Las been here in connection with the restoration.
COMMERCIAL.
TEA.
EXPORT OF TEA FROM JAPAN TO UNITED STATES AND CANADA.
1900-1
lbs.
Yokohama Hiogo
1899-00 lbs.
17,943,343 19,654,141
10,168,795 10,593,706
28,112,138 30,247,847
SILK.
CANTON, 9th September: Re-reels. A purchase of 10 Bales each Nos. 1 and 2, ordinary classification, was made at $770/755. Subse- quently, 25 Bales No. I have been taken at $780. Filatures.-These continue to find buyers at steadily increasing rates but, as above, purchases have been confined to two or three firms, Highest prices paid to date are: $1,035 and $1,0421 for Sam Yu Yee 9/11, $1,010 for Kwong Shun Cheong 11/13, $1,000 for Yuen Fung Seng $990 for Chung Sai Wo, Yue Loong Hing 10/12, 10/12, Wing Cheong Sing 11/13, King Seng 11/13,
$975 for Mei Lun Hing, Hop Wo Hing 10/12, and Sam Yu Yee 11/13, $850 for Wai King Wo. Yee Woo Cheong 18/22. $1,020 are offered for Miu King Lon 11/13, held for $1,030. Best Se. Ordre 11/13, 13/15 have been placed at $95.912), average, while just at the close a sale is made at $860 (Frs. 34.25). 14/18 has been done at $810,815, and 1920 are reported as offered for 10/12, held for $940/950. Short-reels. Have followed the lead of European reels and have found buyers up to $980 for Extra 14/16, Kwong Shun Cheong, Kwong Shun Ching. Waste.-- Native speculation has again become very active in the interior, causing an almost daily advance on all classes. Buyers offer on about the basis of $135 for Steam Ext. Sel. opened, against $148 cost price in the country.
CAMPHOR. HONGKONG, 24th October.-No arrivals.
SUGAR.
HONGKONG 24th October. The tone of the mar et has improved and the prices are con Shekloong, No. 1, White......88.10 to $8.15 pcl. sequently advancing.
do.
do.
Swatow,
11
2, White..
5.90 8.10 "
17
6.85 to 6.90 shekloong, No. 1, Brown 6.00 to 6.05
2, Brown 5.85 to No. 1, White...... 8.05 to No. 1, White.. 6.75 to 6.80 5.80 to 5.85 5.70 to 5.75 .12.10 to 12.15 9.55 to 9.60
Swatow, do.
1, Brown do.
2. Brown Foochow Sugar Candy Shekloong
33
RICE.
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HONGKONG, 24th October.-The position of the market is nearly the same as when lat reported. Saigon, Ordinary
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19
Siam,
Round, Good quality Long Field mill cleaned, No. 2 Garden,
White Fine Cargo
No. 1
*
$3.80 to 3.85 4.35 to 4.40
4.55 to 4.69
...... 4.10 to 4.15
4.80 to 4.35
5.45 to 5.50
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