January 2, 1904.1
PORTUGUESE MINISTER IN HONGKONG.
The Portuguese Minister to Peking, Senhor
Conseillero Jose d'Azevedo Castello Branco, arrived from Europe on the 30th ult. by the M. M. Polynesien. He was met on the steamer by Senhor Conseilhero A. G. Romano (Consul General for Portugal at Hongkong), Bonhors JJ Leiria (Vice-Consul for Portugal at
Hongkong), Moraes (Consul for Portugal at Canton), U. Assumpçao (Portuguese interpreter to Macao), "and Dr. L. G. Forte (Acting Colonial Secretary of Maco). Senhor Branco is now staying at the King Edward Hotel; he leaves for Macao, where he will enjoy a rest previous to proceeding to Peking, by the Portuguese gunboat Diu, this morning. Senhor Moraes returned to Canton, and Dr. Forte left by the Heungshan for Macao, yesterday. Dr. Forta's reason for leaving in advance is to prepare for the arrival of Senhor Branco. Senhor Brauco's mission at Peking is to make some important treaty with Chin regarding Portuguese possessions in the South.
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CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
present Dr. L. Forte, Acting Colonial | last under Section 3 of The Live Stock Import Secretary, Dr. A. de Magelbaes, Chief Justice, | and Export Regulation Ordinance, 1903, and Messrs. Basto, Cabral, and their respective | published in the Government Gazette of the 2nd- families, beside a large number of prominent October, cover such cases most clearly. These residents of Macao,and visitors from Hongkong, regulations prevent any such cruelty to animals nationalities were represented, and elbowing prescribes that "the Colonial Veterinary Surgeon while it was remarkable what a number of as our informant described, and No. 5 of them-
Chines, it was also remarked, not being behind to ascertain whether they are complied with. teach other in their haste to be charitable-the and any Police Officer may board any (véssel "|-
hand in coming forward with the dollars, in aid | Farther, the Colonial Veterinary Surgeon by mittee, with their indefatigable hon. secretary, the port, carrying more than 10 head of cattle, of these very deserving charities, and the com- Regulation 2 is to inspect any vessel leaving Mr. A. J. Basto, jun., are beartily to be con- and not to give a certificate to enable the Har gratulated at the success attending their untiring bour Master to clear the vessel unless the efforts and zeal in this great cause, which there regulations are observed. can be no doubt has placed those most worthy
There are, we are informed, more mules institutions in a secure position for at least the coming down for transhipment to Manila. next year. En passant, it might be mentioned | Daily Press, 31st December. that the diligence and care with which the orphans are trained was abundantly evidenced by the excellent work, both in conception of design and consummation of detail, exhibited
and sold at this Bazıar,
BRUTAL CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.
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A case has been brought to our notice of gross cruelty to animals shipped from Chefoo to Manila via Hongkong, and we certainly think it is one which the Government here and the local S.P.C.A. too
take up. Our informant is Mr. J. Clifford Wilkinson, who is passing through Hongkong and who gives us permission to use his name as anthority for the statements. It appears that 8) males, destined for the Manila Government, were brought down from Chefoo to Hongkong and here transhipped.
On the 18th inst.
A few words may be said of the delightful rip to Macao. Leaving her wharf at 9.3) a.m.. that very comfort ble boat the Wing Chai was soon on her way to Macao, in glorious weather. AL FRESCO FETE IN MACAO. The breeze, which had been somewhat chilly while waiting for the start, was no long felt, As previously announced in these columns, a to any degree of discomfort, as the boat was bazaar and at fresco fete in aid of funds for the going with the wind, and as the various points support of the various orphanages and other of interest dropped astern others arose ahead. charitable institutions in Macao was held on It was interesting, too, to see the small hamlets Saturday and Sunday last at that place. The nestling in the vales with their background weather was perfect, and was, indeed, an ideal of green hills, and their foreshores lapped by the day for such a function. Gentle bre-zes were gently rolling wares. Macao was reached at 1.2) blowing, and thus it was most pleasant top, and then all became bustle in the rush to promenade through the beautiful San Francisco the scene of the day's business and pleasure, grounds in which the fete was held, while The return journey wasagain delightful, thongh visitors from Hongkong enjoyed the change very cold on deck, but the Wing Chai possesses from the sultry stillness prevailing here during many cosy corners, in the lee of boats and deck the last few days. The idea of holding the cabins etc., and thus, after a pleasant and in- fete on the days mentioned was a very happy structive trip, Hongkong was once more reached conceit, as, at such a season, of goodwill, love, at 11,30 o'clock on Sunday night. and charity, any appeal on behalf of the orphans, of whatever country, or wherever supported, must find ready response practical support. That this appeal reached the hearts of Hongkong residen's was proved by the large crowds going over to Macao on both days, large numbers stopping over for the two days, nor did they go empty-handed, as could be seen from the lines of rickshas leaving the grounds for the steamers, laden with parcels and packages, big and litt e. The grounds themselves had b eo most tastefully decorated, with palms, evergreens in immense lengths twisted about the pillars and posts-even to the lamp-poste, after the manner to be seen in most English churches at this season; here, also, were the flaga of all nations, while Chinese and they left Hongkong on the s.. Kaifong bound Japanese lanterns were slung wherever they for their destination. Mr. Wilkinson informa would have most effect. In the centre was the us that the mules were embarked higgledy bandstand, and there during the afternoons and piggledy," and without an atten lant to look evenings of the two days the band of the after them. The Kaifong encountered ex- Guards (Portuguese) played a very fineselection ceptionally bad weather on the voyage, the seas of airs, mostly English, which the British visitor running exceedingly high and dashing over fully appreciated. The stalls had been laid the vessel. The food for the mules was soon out in long rows, and were all most tastefully saturated with salt water, while the poor covered with all kinds of articles, from pen-beasts themselves were unable to keep their wipers to satin hand-painted cushions, and footing on the slippery decks and slid all over were in stiil worse from lace collars to warm socks, nearly all the place; those below the work of the orphans themselves, some being condition from lack of air. Mules are excep. also the gifts of residents of Macao. Here tionally hardy animls, the fearful there were lucky bags, and there surprise-packet treatment they received may be gathered from stalls; and here the refreshment stall, which the fact that on arrival at Manila 18 of the was doing, perhaps, more than its fair share of 80 were already dead, and others must have business. Dainty young ladies flitted around succumbed to exhaustion after landing. No with cigars and button-holes, and literally mag- blame whatever, Mr. Wilkinson declares, netised the dollars out of the pockets of the attaches to Capt. Pennefather or
any other holiday-makers. And all the time the sun officer on the Kaifong, who were most humane shone on; genially smiling on the gay and and did all they could for the unfortuna ́e animated scene, and making glad the hearts of those mules: the vessel indeed was hove to for 24 concerned or interested. Perhaps the lucky-hours to lessen their sufferings, causing her to bag afforded most merriment, as one incident alone will show. A young gentleman ap. proached the bag, and, urged on by the ladies wiles, timidly placed his hand in the bag to draw out-what?-two pairs of tiny bifurcated and lace-trimmed garments for a baby to the intense amusement of his friends, cirole of whom soon gathered to join in the chat Placing these in his pockets he hurriedly disappeared from view. Daring the afternoon the Right Rev. D. Paulino d'Azevedos Castro, Bishop of Macao, accompanied by the Rev. B. Nunes, his secretary, visited the grounds and made several purchases. There were also
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take 4 days on the voyage. It is obvious that the fault had nothing to do with the company. (1 But the questions that want answering are: Who is responsible for the beasts being entirely unattended and improperly put on board ? (2) What authority in Hongkong look. after beasts shipped or transhipped at this port? Can the answers to these questions be supplied P-Daily Press, 39th December.
SEAMEN'S MISSION, HONGKONG.'
The Annual Tea and Meeting of this society was held on Wednesday evening, the 30th ult., in the Seamen's Institute, Kowloon,
The proceedings commenced with a sumptuous ten of which some 200 men of the Naval and merchant services partook! Subsequently the annual meeting was held in the upper room, and Rear-Admiral Robinson made his first public- appearance siace his appointment to flag rank. Needless to say, he received a very hearty reception from the sailors present. The choir of S. Peter's Church was in attendance on the platform, and aided by some friends rendered a number of Christmas carols in a very effective manner, under the direction of Mr. H. Sykes, Hou: Organist of Peter's Church. Solos were sung by Miss Golding, Mrs. Brown, Miss Cissie Low, Mr. R. Piercy, and a recitation from Three Men in a Boat was given by the Hon. H. E. Pollock in such a
as to call forth the frequent applause of the audience. Amongst those on the platform were the Revs. F. Icely, R.N., C. Moore, R.N., G. Bunbury, W. J. Southam, end J. Jenkins, The Chairman (Admiral Robin-on) read a letter from the Bishop of Victoria, expressing his great regret at not being able to be present.
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The report of the work accomplished during the past year was read by the Rev. T. Wright. Owing to the latter having been single-handed for the gre
ter part of the year, the statistical returns in some departments were not quite so favourable as in the previous year. Still a great amount of work had been done thanks to the generous and self-denying assistance of many lay helpers of both sexes. The congregations and offertories at 8. Peter's Church had been well maintained throughout the year. Mission launch Dayspring had been kept.” busy in the work of visitation and in conveying men to and from the services, concerts, temperance meetings, &o. Over 100 temperance sesmen had been enrolled. Good work had been- done in the prison amongst the seafarers there, and a large number of parcels of reading matter placed on board outward-bound ships. Atten- tion was drawn to the great need of a new institu's for sailors on the Hongkong side of the water, where men on leive would be able to refresh mind, body, and spirit. The pesent accommodation was inadequate to meet the requirements of the seafaring Community,” at certain times of the year more especially. The Kowloon Institute had been doing steady work during the year and was likely to be able to meet 11 the needs on the mainland for many years to come. It is now under new management and is likely to be a centre of much usefulness during the coming year.
Amongst those who addressed the meeting subsequently were the Hon. Hy E. Pollock, K.C Rev. C. Moore, Rev. J. Francë, and Admiral Ró- bingon. The latter, in a racy speech, emphasised the neel of enlarged accommodation for the sea- faring community, and thought, if some of our local magnates were approached and the need pointed out to them, the matter would soon come within the realm of practical politics, He drew attention to the fact that Hongkong With regard to the treatment of a consiga- ones everything to its shipping, and consequently ment of males from Chefoo to Manila, tran-a duty lay upon it to do everything possible shipped at Hongkong, which we described in for the sailor who brings it its wealth and
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also yesterday's issue, we may point out that the power. regulations published on the 29th September spoke on the same subject, and urged it
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