⠀⠀⠀⠀ His Lordship said the plaintiff must stir up
the Public Works Department for the neces sary permit. This was the last adjournment ho would allow
Mr. Goldring stated that the Hecessary per mission had now been obtained from the Public Works Department and the work was in hand The case was further adjourned for fortnight
MR. CHAMBERLAIN AND THE KWANGSI FAMINE.
A
We have received from he Colonial Secretary's Office the following letters for publication:
Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong 2201 July. SIR-I am directed to transmit the enclosed copy of a despatch which has been received from the Secretary of Sta'el for the Colonies with regard to the famine iu Kwangsi and the measures taken in Hongkong for its relief.- I have the honour to be. Sit, your obedient servant,
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FH. MAY, Colonial Secretary.
Downing Street,
London, 12th June,
SIR-I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch No. 245 of the 8th altimo, reporting the steps which have teen taken in Hongkong to relieve the distress caused by the prevalence of famine in Kwangsi and enclosing copies of reports by Mr. C. Clementi on the condition of the people in the districts which he has visited, and a telegram from the Governor of the Province thanking you on behalf of the inhabitants.
2. I desire to express my appreciation of your action and of the generous assistance afforded by the community of Hongkong to the people of the Kwangsi province.-I hate, & c..
J.CHAMBERLAIN. Governor Sir HENRY A. BLAKG C.M.G.
HONGKONG'S NAVAL DOCKYARD.
In the new issue of Brassby's Naval Anunal we find the following remarks upon Hong kong's Dockyard:-
It is unnecessary to insist on the value of Hongkong as a naval base and as the centre of British trade in the China Seas. The shipping entered and cleared in 1900 aggregated over 14,000,000 tons. Including junks, the total
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
KWANGSI FAMINE FUND.
The Hon. Treasurers acknowledge with thanks the following subscriptions to the Kwangsi Fami-e Fund :-
Amount previously acknowledged $41,092.08 Interest on account
4.90
Tata & Co.
C. Mc I. Messer
H. H. Judge Wise.
J. F. Bonlton
Hongkong, Canton aud Macao
Steam-boat Ca
:
150
25
25
23
50
50
5
10
Fraucisco A. Gomes
Augusto Jose Gomes
V. Scheffer
H. Sioblor
W. Radbruch
100
N. Mody Co.
123
P. F. Talati
Talati & Co.
125 125
Abdoolally, Ebrahim & Co....
125
Framjee Hormusjee & Co.
50
Mohamed Hoji Essak Ellias
50
J B. Bbegania & Co.
11
Hoji Adum Esmail & Co.
8. Lejon
25
Doshi Bros.
A. M. Essabloy
50 125
Fang Tang Kee
50
Tang Yuen Cheong
50
10
100
50
Chit Cheong
50
Chau Ip Tong
100
Chung Shun Koo
300
Siug 'Tai
50
70 100
Choi Ping Un Un La Chuen Chan Shak Sun
Yi Wai Kee ..
Wing Sing Loong Ming Kee
Mrs. Chan Kam Yee
Copper and Iron Dealers
Vermilion Dealers...
Medicine Dealers
Piec Goods and Silk Doalers Pawnbrokers
Chinese Bankers
Chan Tiu Shuo
Lesser Chinese Subscriptions
Total
Subscription Lists are now closed.
WATER RETURN.
100
95.59
50
325
546
600
685 500
718.20
817,092 68
amounted in 1901 to 19,325 000 tons. The LEVEL, AND STORAGE OF WATER IN RESER
scheme for the extension of Hongkong Dock- yard has gradually grown, through successive Naval Works Acts, from a moderate proposal, involving the expenditure of £340,000. to one on which it is estimated that £1,275,000 will be spent. The present yard will be increased from 43 to 39 acres and a tidal basin of 91 acres in extent will be constructed, having a depth of 30 ft. at low water springs, and with total length of wharfage of 2,900 ft. The dry dock in course of construction will to 550 ft in length on blocks, 95 ft. wide at entrance 30 ft. over the sill at low water springs. Extensive workshops will be erected on land formed by reclamation.
There has been considerable difference of opinion as to whether it was better to extend the dockyard in its present position, or in the neighbourhood of the Kowloon Docks, which are situated on the mainland opposite the island. In view of the fact that the Russians are concentrating a large proportion of their naval strength in Chinese waters it is obviously necessary that we should maintain at the China Station a squadron which, in conjunction with the Japanese Navy, would be of sufficient strength to deal with the Russian Fleet in case of hostilities. A dockyard at Hongkong is obviously a necessity, and together with the private resources it should be capable of dealing with the ordinary repairs of the squadron in time of peace. But, in view of the recently concluded alliance with Japan it should have been possible to have made an arrangement with the Japanese by which their dockyards would have been available for His Majesty's ships in time of war. In addition, it should be remembered that Messrs. Butterfield & Swire are building private docks at Hongkong,
|
Tytan
Pokfulain
VOIRS ON THE 1ST JULY.
LEVEL. 1902.
Above overflow.
0 ft. 2 in.
Level.
0 ft. 0 in. Above overflow,
Wongnicheong
1 ft. 9 in.
1903. Above overflow. 0 ft. 3 in.
Level:
O ft. 0 in. Below overflow 0 ft. 5 in.
STORAGE GALLONS.
1902. 386,6 10,000 66,000,000
Tytam Pokfulamı Wongneicheong 32,895,000
1903. 387.320.000
66,900,000
29,728.000
483,048.000
Total 485,495,000 CONSUMPTION OF WATER IN THE CITY OF VICTORIA AND HILL DISTRICT DURING THE MONTH OF JUNE.
. 1902.
1903. 111,331,000 130,139,000 gallons
214,300 219.200
head per day
19.7 gallous CONSUMPTION OF WATER IN KOWLOON PEN- INSULÀ DURING THE MONTH OF JUNE.
1902.
1903.
Consumption Estimated popu-
lation
Consumption per
Consumption Estimated popu-
lation
Consumption per
17.3
f
15,757,000 13,315,000 gallons
62,450 56.500
9.2
head per day
7.1 gallons The Government Analyst reports that the water is of excellent quality.
W. CHATHAM,
Water Authority.
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[July 27, 1903,
ROHILLA MARU 2 IN
COLLISION.
The following is taken from tlo Manila, Cablenews. of the 13th inst, ¿
The Rohilla Marù collided with the Quarter- master Collier No. 3 yesterday morning just as she was starting on her trip to Hongkong It was with disastrons results to herself, as she had a hole torn in ber how, near the forecastle about three feet long and two feet wide. The boweprit of the collier was torn off, and the latter vessel damaged to a greater or less extent.
According to an eye-witness of the accident, the Rohilla Maru was coming around the lower- end of the U.S.A.T. Logan at abont the sama tim that the launch Saint Louis was towing collier No. 3 out from the back of the breakwater. It appears that the captain of the Rohilla Maru did not see that the launch bad the collier in tow until it was too late to avoid a collision, As sɔon as the collier was seen to be in tow, the Rohilla Maru reversed her engines and began to back, but the tow-ling of the collier having been cast off the launch, she kept under way of her own impetus and before the Rohilla Mara could back far enough out the way, the collier ran squarely into her bow, tearing a large, jagged hole in the boat high above the water line and otherwise doing some damage.
Captain Bishop claims that when he started around the stern of the Logan he gave tho Decessary whistles and that he did not see the low-line or the collier, but supposed that all was safe, as the Saint Louis was far enough ahead for him to continue on his way. Just as he got clear from under the Logan he saw the collier and immediately gare au order to reverse the eugiues, which was done. He then said that he began backing up, but that he was afraid to back too fast or too far for fear of bhoking into the Logan. In the meanwhile the colliar came ahead at a li ely rate of speed and crasbed iuto his bow before he could get out of her way.
The accident delayed the sailing of the Rohilla Maru until about 3 p.m. on the 12th inst.. as she had to have the hole temporarily patched up, and also had to send in a-written statement to the Marine Board. Captain Bishop was called before the board and made the statement previously given. The collier, a very heavy vessel. was loaded with coal, and as she had no means of stopping herself when cast loose from the Saint Louis, she kept straight in the direo-
tion in which she was being towed. The Marine. Board will investigate the matter.
HONGKONG'S ASSETS AND
LIABILITIES.
The following statement of the Colony's assets and liabilities on the 31st May 19083, appears in the Gazette :--
[ Bank balance
Crown agents' balance
Advances, &c.
Subsidiary coins
ASSETS.
02
$.411.55 30.276.25 350,000 11
Total assets Balanco ..
Total
དྷ་་ -- ས་་
$2,376,395.48
LIABILITIES.
Deposits not available Crown agents' drafts Money order remittances Balance overdrawn -hank
Total
$391,717.89 1,961,677.68
$ 0. 478,941.58
· 68|1,000,00
15.563.21 1,191,891,30
..$2,856,995.48
Subsidiary coins in transit' $900,000 Estimate of silver at mint 1,105,563
Total.
..$2,005,561
A Seoul telegram, dated 7th July, quotes a Wijn despatch to the effect that a Russian named Matriroff, who represents himself as a foreman of the timber company, accompanied by a leader of the mounted baudits and ten followers, arrived at Wiju on the 26th ult. and called on the commander of the local garrison. The Russian complained of Japanese attempts to prevent the Enssians from carrying out the stipulations mentioned in the Russo-Corean The Treaty in regard to timber-felling. Russian is believed to be a Lieut. Colonel in the Russian army.
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