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November *; 1903.]

CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.

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ROYAL HONGKONG YACHT CLUB. | the obligation of basting across the harbour. | somewhat rough-and-ready, the officer who, in At Channel Rocks Kathleen lead by 25 seconds, accordance with time-honoured custom, made

SATURDAY'S BAILING. The opening yachting of the season consisted of an assembly off the Naval Yard extension and a

slant to Stonecutter's Afterwards there was a Ladies race from the vicinity of H.M.S. Tamar's to the Cosmopolitan Dock buoy; back to the Tamar; the Dock buoy again, and home to the original.

A dozen yachts faced the contest:-Dione, started by Miss Stella May Vernon, by Mrs Robinson; Aileen, by Mrs. Baker Brown; Alannah, by Mrs. Turuer Bonito, by Miss Bird; Erica, by Mrs. Dachison, Kathleen, by Mrs. Pemberton. Colleen, by Mrs. Gompertz. Min, by Mrs. Jones; Iris by Miss Hawksley; Doreen,by Mrs. Pratt, and Pync, by Mrs. Walker

Of theso Dione, Vernon, Elspeth, and Aileen, allowed Alannah two minutes; Bonito, Erica, Kathleen, Colleen, and Min three minutes; Iris, four minutes; Doreen, Maid Marian, and Chan. ticleer, five minu'es; Payne, six minutes; and Mist, eight minutes.

The breeze, a nor easter, was not stiff enough for a swift sail; otherwise the weather was delightful. On leaving Stonecuttef's astern the moderate wind fell, and a light N.E. wind set in, so, during the whole race, the boats were running free, or, at any rate, they were able to maintain their course. A bad start was made at the outset, Erica, Colleen Kathleen aud Alannah clearing in succession.

At the buoy Erica headed, then Alannah, and next Vernon. Alannah was subsequently over- hanld by Erica in the vicinity of the Tamar. The conclusion was.

Correct

Time.

4 8 4 4 6 45 4 9 13 4 6 23 4 7 4 7 12

HIM, S.

Vernon

4 8 4

Alannah

4 18 45

Dione...

49 13

Erica...

4 19 23

Colleen Kathleen

4 10

4 10 12

Aileen...

4 10 25

4 10 25

Bonito...

4 10 35

Min

4

5

Iris

4 11 15

Payne

Doreen

4 14 50 4 15 4

4 7 25 4 8 5 4 7 15

4

8 50 4 12 4

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Ericu second, and Colleen third. The same order was maintained when gybing around Kowloon Rock Spinnakers were then set aud main-sheets slacked right off. After "doing" Meyer's East buoy Erica, which was making a very good race, went ashore off the Metropla Hotel and lost half a minute or so in getting off. About this time Mia worked across into Kowloon Bay where she met with such favourable wind that on rounding the remaining posts she headed, and she eventually won the race by 13 seconds, Kathleen was sec nd, and Erica third. times were as follows: —

Min Kathleen

Erica Colleen Bonito

The

H.

M.

H.

#

4

15

55

4

16

8

4

22

15

4 33

35

4

37

20

THE SECOND CLASS. There were four startars in the second cla:8; Alannah, Doreen, Payne, and Maid Marion. Alannah came in first, Doreen second, and Payne third; Maid Marion did not finish. Times :-

Alannah Doreen Payne

EEK

8.

H

M.

42

58

5

28

55

5

31

Maid Marian did not finish.

THE VOLUNTEER CAMP.

Monday the 2nd inst, witnessed the concluding operations in onnection with the temporary occupation of Stonecutter's by the members of the Volunteer Corps. Tents were struck that morning-although at one time it had been thought possible that an extension of time would be decided upon, to counterbalance the enforced idleness during the typhoonic period, bat it was found to be impracticable.

Life under canvas, during the final week, was somewhat arduous. owing to the stormy weather that prevailed; damp blankets and chill winds being the reverse of pleasant; but, despite the discomforts experienced, the men appeared to have benefited considerably by their

The first race of the Championship Class period of training. comes off to-day.

SUNDAY'S RACES.

The One-Design Class, and the Second Class yachts of the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club turned out on Sunday afternoon to contest the first of twelve races counting towards this sea- son's championship. The course lay froma lin between the Police Pier, Tsim Tsa Bui, around Channel Rocks (port), Kowloon Rocks (port). Meyers East buoy (port), Channel Rocks again (port), Kowloon itock (port), Meyers East buoy (starboard), and home. The One-Design class started at 1 p.m., and the Second Class ten minutes later,

ONE-DESIGN CLASS.

There were five starters in this class: Colleen, Min, Kathleen, Bonito, and Eria. Of these, Bonito is now owned in gartnership by Messrs. Bird and Hastings; Kathleen has a new suit of sails; and new sails for the Min are shortly ex- pected from Home, or rather from Shanghai because the steamer over carried them.

At the start Min got away Colleen second, and Erica third; Kathleen, however, shortly afterwards overhauled them all. A moder.te wind was blowing from the N.E. at the outset bat it shortly afterwards died down and varied catspaws from the NE. to the N. resulted In the first instance Bonito and Colleen steered towards the open; the others hugging the Kowloon shore around Blackhead's Point, and tacking into Hunghom Bay. Kathleen and Erica made a very fair slant, and were close enough to attempt to jocker each other. Kellett Island abeam with Colleen and Bonito, the former crossed back to Kowloon with a NE. Slant to take up a more advantageous position in case the wind veered to the North. Bonito preferred to keep out of the tide close to Hong- kong. On arriving at that peninsula situated eastward of the Kowloon Docks Colleen tacked in behind Min; Erica, at the time, was fighting hard with Kathleen for first place. When Erica was approaching the Taku Sugar Works it was seen that Bonito was right out of it" the wind, being off the mainland, putting her to

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Saturday the 31st, and Sunday the 1st were guest days, and the crowded launches which put off from Murray Pier testifled to the interest which

the civilian friends of the Volunteers take in camp life. It was extremely cold at night time on the Island, and with a view to getting the blood of the men into a good state of circulatiou, and of counteracting any harmful symptoms that might have been occasioned by the moisture and chill winds, the men were paraded for drill each morning before breakfast, and put through a s ries of invigorating evolutions.

the rounds to listen to any complaints, was unable to discover any, all and everyone appearing to be thoroughly satisfied.

An impromptu concert was organised during the evening, to which various members of the corps contributed, a special item being a jaggling exhibition by "Cento," who gave his services gratuitously, and although somewhat hampered for space, he gave an admirable exposition of bis skill. Gunner Sheffleld accompanied the vocal items in his usual abis

manner.

The launch, conveying the visitors home- wards, left at 10,30, and arrived at Blake Pier shortly after eleven.

CANTON.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT]

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Canton, 4th November. EXECUTION OF CHEN TING-WAL.

Exemplary punishment has been meted out to Chen Ting-wai, the official who, when I last wrote, was before the court of justice, accused of supplying the reb Is with arms and ammuni tion stolen from stores which had been confided to him. The Viceroy was unable to preside over this court, which was composed of members taken from the Bureau of R organisation and the Board of Polics, but he must have been perfectly satisfied when he heard that Chen had been sentenced to death He was beheaded on Monday at the well-known execution ground.

NOTORIOUS ROBBE BROUGHT TO JUSTICE.

Not every day is a notorious robber chief brought into Canton by villagers, but such was the fate lat way of Tai Min-keung, who was captured by two gentlemen of the name of Ip.

The latter were rewarded with a thousand dollars each (so that their capture must have bren an exploit indeed), while Tai's head fell on the execution ground last Saturday.

REFORMS IN HAND,

Some idea of the lines on which the Viceroy intends to proceed in his work of reform may be gathered from a notification, issued by the authorities a short time ago. In this notifica tion the chief points of interest are those connected with prison reform, grants in aid to farmers, and the taking of a census. Prisoners should not be left idle while serving their term, but should be taught the trade best suited to their physical condition, or which they were acquainted with when at liberty As a note, however, we hear that no knives of any kind should b supplied them, in fear of the con- sequences] Special officials should be—not are to be-appointed to examine the state of agricul- tare throughout the province. hey should assist the ind strious aid puu‍sh the idle, and ia line of famine special grants should be made.

Shortly after reveillé on the 31st ult., in accordance with the usual routine, they were paraded for drill purposes under Major Thirdly, an official census should be taken of the merchan's and tradesp ople more special- Whelan, R.G.A.. Sergt. Bartolome. E.G.A.. Sergt. James, S.F.,and Corp. Whittington, S. Fly in every town and city, since it is very A course of Maxim and fifteen-pounder as well important to have information as to ownership as musketry practice was given for an hour and a of property, and the manner in which wealth is half, and they returned to breakfast in splendid acquired-in order, it may be supposed, that form.

higher taxes may be levied.

Later on Maxim gun-firing, musketry, and fifteen pounder gan drill were indulged in, in addition to instruction in gau-laying.

During the course of the afternoon Major Bryan, RA, inspected the whole corps, four manned, and the fifteen-pounders being remainder of the men being occupied with the Maxims. He expressed his satisfaction with the manner in which the various duties had been performed, laying particular stress on the high degree of proficiency which had been attained, and the smart appearance presented by the entire Corps,

The remainder of the day was given over to the entertainment of guests, and right well did the men of the H.K.V.C. do their daty in this direction. A considerable number of the gentler sex were over during the afternoon, and evinced great interest in the various details of camp life, under the guidance of their khaki-clad escorts; but the majority of them returned home before sunset.

At 7 p.m., in the long marquee, a large number of civilians joined their military friends at dinner, and, although it was of necessity

The above gives a rough idea of this no doubt very laudable scheme, which is, however, very much in the potential mood. Most foreigners will find it hard to believe in any schem for Anther Howard prison reform in China. with pl nipotentiary powers would be necessary to carry out such a scheme.

The N.-C. Daily News reports telegraphic news having been received by the Waiwup trom the Tartar General of Ili, Norther Chinese Turkestan, that a body of armed, Russians have crossed over into the Chinese territory of Uliasuta to the north of the Tiensban, or Celestial Mountains. When ques tioned by the Chinese frontier-guards, who were too weak in numbers to successfully prevent this violation of ferritory, the Russian officer in charge stated that he was in search of certain law-breakers who had fled into Chinese territory. The Russian troops are still in Ulissutai and making vigorous search for the alleged refugees, which also included living freely on the country.