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that in this instance they are being broken in the spirit if not the letter. The ladies' prize is this year to be open to members of the V.R.C only; it was not always so, and it is well that the ladies who are subscribing should be made aware of the fact. It should not be forgotten that the expenses of the Regatta are def ayed almost entirely by public subscription, and the V.R.C. is no longer the representative rowing club of the Colony. It would be more sporting, and better policy, it the V.R.C. made the ladies" prize an open race, at least for Hongkong Clubs, and that the other five open races were run under the same conditions as to boats as the Inter-club Challenge Cup.-Yours truly,
C, H. GALE.
CRICKET CARNIVAL.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE "DAILY PRESS,'
SIE-During the present cricket festival, when so many renowned rotaries of the willow have gathered together in Hon kong, it would not be out of place to throw out a suggestion
- for a future carnival on a much more extensive and attractive scale, if it could be arranged. Bombay is the home of Indian cricket and owns a number of excellent cricketers, both English and Native.. Among the latter, the Parsees have proved themselves the champions, and no single European gymkhana or club can beat a When Lord representative team of Parsees,
Harris, himself a keen cricketer, was Governor of Bombay, he hit upon the idea of arranging every year a ma ch to be played between the best Eglish cricketers of the whole of the Bombay of Presidency and a representative team Parsees, the last of which kind of match was played n the ground of the Bombay Gym- kbana about three months age, and the Parsees were victorious. This is now au annual fixture, and during the three days of the game nearly twenty thousand eager specta tors gather together on the ground to witness the contest. Thus far, our interport Axtures have been confied to the Straits only, but if the organi ers could arrange for the next year to invite a Parsee team that every year plays the Presidency to play against a combinert team of the Far East (Colombo included), there would be a spectacle worth witnessing, the like of which Hongkong, which should be chosen as the centre, has never seen before and which
keen cricketer would ardently wish for every year. Yours, &e.
PARSEE.*
LI HUNG-CHANG ON THE MAN- CHURIAN QUESTION.
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The Times states that it has received from a trustworthy sources the following summary of letter, written by Li Hung-chang on September 30th, 19 1—ie, a few weeks before his death- to Yung-lu, then one of the most influential of the Empress-Dowager's advisers. The Russian Government was at the time again pressing China to agree to a convention practically re- gularizing the situation in the Manchurian provinces which had been occupied by the Russian forces in the autumu of 1900 under cover of the Boxer movement. This proposed convention, like the first one, which had been rejected by the Chinese Court in April, 1901, under pressure from Japan as well as from the great Yang-taze Viceroys, met with very strong opposition from the
The ваше quarters Dowager-Empress was then travelling back to Peking from Singhan-fu, whither she had fled after the occupation of Peking by the inter- national forces. Li Hung-chang, whose health, was rapidly failing, doubtless wrote this letter to his colleague in the Imperial train for the purpose of helping him to hasten the Empress's decision in favour of the Russian demands.
Those
The letter was to the following effect:-Many Chinese officials contend that Manchuria must on no account be abandoned to Russia. who hold this language do not understand the present circumstances and are unable to look into the future. If we leave the Russians in possession of Manchuria no serious harm will ensue, for in that case friction will arise
between Russia and Japan on the frontiers of Kore, and a conflict is bound to break out between the two rival Powere. In the event of war, should things take an unfavourable turn
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
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The marriage of Miss Alice Des Voeux (daughter of a former governor of Hongkong) to Captain Sir Thomas Montgomery Caning- hame was appointed to take place on November 1. at the Chur h of St Peter, Eaton-square.
Owners of yasats not members of the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club are complaining of being debarred from entering their yachts at Regatta. In former years all comers were allowed to enter, but this year the privilege has been restricted to members of the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club. A correspondent asks, why?
for the Japanese, it will be our business to join Russians, and help them to crush the Japanese, thus establishing a claim upon the gratitude of Russia, who, retaining Korea for herself, will give back Manchuria to China. If, on the other hand, the Russians are unable to withstand the Japanese, we can join with the latter and help them to drive the Russians out of Manchuria without running any grave risks, whilst in present circumstances it might be difficult for us to recover possession of it. Eng- land, it is true, attaches great importance to the Manchurian question, but that is not a considera. A cheque for $9,000 made out in favour of tion that can carry much weight with us, for Messrs. Jebson & Co., and endorsed by them, England cannot employ force. Ge many is was stolen on the 8th October last and has neutral, France is a mere distant spectator, and since been cashed. A reward of $1,000 is America maintains si'enes. Our Viceroys in offered by the Police for information leading the South who hold other opinions have no to the arrest and conviction of the persons knowledge of the diplomatic situation. I there- | guilty of stealing or embezzling the proceeds. fore beg you to take the greatest pains to | An advertisement to this effect appears in our prevent their views reaching the Dowager-advertisement columns to-day. Empress. I cannot live much longer, and lean only implore you to go on acting in accordance with my principles. In this you will receive
valuable assistance from Yuan Shih-kai.
THE "CHWNSHAN" WRECKED.
The Chronshan is a wreck at the Hinan Heads. The steamer, while on a trip from Hongay to Swatow with a cargo of coal, struck on the Banks. to far all efforts to get her off have
proved unavailing, and it is said that the vessel is a total wreck. This is a steel screw steamer class- ed 100 A 1 at Lloyd's; was built at Newcastle in 1888; length, 285ft.; breadth, 36ft.; depth, 24ft.: gross tonnage, 1,999, and net tonnage, 1.282.
HỒNG KÔNG.
The appointment of Wm. Russell as eroud Assistant Government Ma in Surveyor at Hongkong Las been confirmed.
The late Mr. Stuart Harrison's yacht Thistle was sold at auction for $505, the purchaser being Mr. Hankey.
H.M.S. Thetis arrived here from Weihaiwei Nov. 11, and H.M.S. Rinaldo left on her homeward voyage.
Gunners W. A. Sims and J. Smith have been permitted to resign from the H.K.V.A.; Mr.
H. L. Garrett has joined.
Gunners J. F. C. Macdonald and J. H. Harvie have been transferred from the H. K. V.A. to the Volunteer Reserve.
The oyster season at Deep Bay has com- menced. A large number of natives are occu- pied in gathering the oysters, which are sent to Hongkong daily by launches,
There is a vacancy for an emigration inter- preter and clerk in the Registrar-General's office. The salary is $720 a year, rising by biennial increments of $60 to $1,200.
All statutory declarations made since the 4th day of September. 1893, shall be exempted from liability to bear any stamp duty under my Ordinance for the time being in force in this Colony.
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Messrs. W. Inglis and P. C. Potts have joined the Volunteer
Mr. Gillingham has resigned. Gunner J. P. Jordan, of the Volun- teer Artillery, has been transferred to the Volunteer Troop.
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The firing of salute guns in the harbour ou the 17th inst, denoted the arrival of the German flagship Furst Bismarck, with Admi- ral von Prittwitz und Gaffron on board. The Admiral was received by Dr. Kruger, Consul- General for Germany, and in his company proceeded, under a guard of honour of the Sherwood Foresters, to pay his respects to H. E. the Governor. The Sherwoods, by the way, looked very smart in their winter red.
The following are the returns of the average amount of bank notes in circulation and of
specie in reserve in Hongkong, during the month ended 3'st ult. :—
Banks.
Average. Chartered Bank... $ 3,619,177 H. K. & S. Bank... `11,658,202 National Bank
Total
Reserve. $2,300,000
7,000,000 403,724 150,000
$15,681.103 $9,450,000 There was only one bidder at the Public Works Department on Nov. 14th, for, the lot of Crown land near Hok Un, known as Kowloon
Marine Lot No. 86. It is for the term of 75 years, commencing from the 23rd of July 1900, with the option of renewal at a crown rent to be fixed by H. M. Surveyor for a further term of 75 years. The lease was sold to Mr. Shelton Hooper at $50 above the upset price of $10,612. Nov. 11th being the anniversary of the birthday of His Majesty, King Victor Em- manuel III of Italy, Chevalier Z. Volpicelli, Consul-General, was At home" from 11 a.m. til noon. when his Consular colleagues, the Italian community, and many foreign friends called at the Consulate. H.E. the Governor, H. E. Major-General Villiers Hatton, and Commodore Dicken were represented by their Aides-de-Camp. The King of Italy is 35 years of age.
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Ön Nov. 11th Dr. J. Lukban gave
at his residence in Wyndham Street in honour of the following Filipino gentlemen who are proceeding on their way from the United States
to Manila:-Governor Pimental of Camarine, Senor Moreno, Dr. Rojas, Letrado Sumolung
of Democracia, published at (late editor Mauila, the organ of the Federal Party), Governor Sartos of Nueva Exija, and Attorney Sigson of Locos Sur. A large number of guests were present, and the evening was very pleasantly spent.
Bro. H. Wolfe has been presented with [s Past Master Jewel at United Service Lodge. Return of visitors to the City Hall Library Bro. H. Baker was at the same meeting elected to be Worshipful Master for the ensuing and Museum for the week ending the 13th N vember, 1904, were 273 non-Chinese and 168 year; Worshipful Bro. Hoile, treasurer; and Chinese to the former, and 134 non-Chinese and Bro. J. Vanstone, tyler. Zetland Lodge paid an 1,853 Chinese to the latter institution.
official visit to St. John's Lodge on the 12th One Chinese died of plague with n the forty-inst. At St. John's Lodge meeting on same day eight hours ending Nov. 14. The total number of cases since December 31st is now 501, with 486 fatalitics. The cases of enteric (aine) include one European from Weihaiwei. The other eight:Chinese) all died.
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We regret to have to chronicle the death of Mr. F. D. Guedes of the old firm of printers and Express publishers of Guedes and November Company,
at his residence, No. 5, Woodlands 12th Terrace. The cause of death was cerebral Mr. Guedes was unwell for hemorrhage. some time, but his sudden demise was quite unexpected. He was 58 years old. Mr. Guedes leaves only a wife to mourn his loss, having no children. His funeral took place yesterday afternoon, and was very numerously attended.
Bro. J. L. Cot er was elected to be Worshipfut Master; Bro. A. Ritchie, Treasurer; and Bro. Vanstone, Tyler for the ensuing year.
As Sergeant-Major Gulab was proceeding in the launch Hung Hang on the 15th inst. to in- spect a police station at Tung Chung in the New Territory, he noticed a. fishing junk cap. sized near Castle Peak. On steering his launch towards it he heard cries of “ Save life,” When: he reached the junk he found that it had nearly sunk, ad that he was just in time to rescue four of the crew. He took them on to the Tung Chung station, and brought them back. to Hongkong yesterday morning. At the time of the accident the junk had all sail set, and the wind striking her full abeam she went over and. filled with water before she had time to right.
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