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The typhoon signals indicating a typhoon within three hundred miles of the Colony to the south-west have been up since Friday night. The force of the wind in Hongkong, however, has not been great, and the proximity of the typhoon has only so far had the beneficial effect of producing heavy showers of rain which, as the last monthy water returned clearly indicated, were greatly needed.
It is reported in a Peking contemporary that a Sikh soldier belonging to a party of Europeans headed by Robert S. Clark, an American millionaire, who were travelling in Kansu, has been killed by the natives with whose business, it is reported, the deccased had interfered. As most of the travellers are Englishmen, a telegraphic message regarding the matter has been sent to Sir John Jordan, the British Minister.
To stowaway on board ship and roach the desired destination and then be brought back to the starting place is a rather bitter experience. Such was the experience of three Chinese who stowed themselves away on board the Gymeric. They were discovered before the vessel reached America and were brought back to Hongkong. On July 14 Mr. Hazeland, before whom they were placed, ordered them to pay a fine of $100 each or go to prison for three months.
It is surprising how hardy some Chinese are. One man, an assistant on the German steamer Devawongsee had the misfortune to be hit on the head with a hammer by another Chinese on board, but it did not crack his skull or end his life. It only entailed a temporary visit to the hospital. The blow may have been a light one, but it was none the less intentional, as one of the men held him while the other hit him over the head with the hammer. The assailant was fined $10 at the Magistracy on July 14.
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THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
CANTON.
FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.]
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8th July, 1909.
AN OVERDUE PROMISSORY NOTE. Sometime ago, Tsang Cheuk Yu, son of a wealthy Hongkong merchant named Tsang Yeut Kai, who has an interest in the Kwong Man timber firm at Honam, gave a promissory note for
sum of $19,000 to Messrs. Vogelgesang & Co., a German firm on the Shameon. When the promissory fell due Tsang Cheuk Yu failed to pay, whereupon Messrs. Vogelgesang & Co. presented the claim at the German Consulate and requested the Consul to
communicate with the Chinese Authorities to enforce payment of the claim. The Pun Ya Magistrate was instructed by the Viceroy to summon Tsang Cheuk Yu to appear before him, but the defendant declined to put in an appear- ance and has been hiding himself in the city. Tsang Yeut Kai, fearing that the case might involve him into trouble, caused the son to be arrested on the 6th instant, and he is now at the Pun Yu Magistracy.
VICEREGAL MEETING.
It is reported that Viceroy Yuan Shu Hsun has cabled to Viceroy Chang making an ap- pointment to meet him at Shanghai on the 10th day of the 6th moon (26th instant).
THE ELECTRIC LIGHT.
The Toatai of Industries has inserted an advertisment in the local papers inviting mer chauts to take up $1,000.000 worth of shares of the now Electric Light concern. The ad. vertisment states that the capital of the new concern is to be $1,500,000, divided in 150,000, shares of $10 each. The officials will subscribe $500,000, and the balance will be alloted to the merchants. Messrs. Poon Pai Yu and Li tors of the Company. The advertisment dis Yung Fong will be the first merchant direc-
His Excellency the Governor has given his assent, in the name and on behalf of His Majesty the King, to the following Ordinauces passed by the Legislative Council:-Ordinance Ño. 17 of 1909-An Ordinance to amend The Stone-tinctly states that foreigners will be allowed cutters Island Ordinance, 1889;
to subscribe for these shares. Ordinance No. 18 of 1909. An Ordinance to amend the Interpretation Amendment Ordinance, 1908; Ordinance No. 19 of 1909.-An Ordinance to amend The Stamp Ordinance 1901 as amended by The Stamp (Amendment) Ordin-
ance, 1902.
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A visitor to Hongkong, named Mr. Ling, residing at the Peak Hotel, on July 13 proceeded against a ricsha coolie for demanding more than his legal fare. Complainant stated to Mr. Hazeland before whom the case was heard that he engaged the defendant to take him from Battery Path to the lower terminus of the Peak Tramway, and when he asked defendant "how much the latter replied "60 cents (instead of 10 cents). Defendant declared that he asked complainant for his fare and then asked for cumsha. His Worship imposed a fiue of $10 or one month's imprisonment.
RESIGNATION REFUSED.
[July 19, 1909.
HONGKONG'S NEW STATUE.
When we speak of the Queen's Statue in Hongkong we naturally think of the imposing structure which perpetuates the glorious memory. of Queen Victoria, but a new generation knows a new Queen, and it is interesting to know that the statue of Queen Alexandra, which it was decided several years ago should have a place in the Royal Square with that of her royal consort, will be erected at an early date. Already preparations are being made, and those who have passed the locality will have observed that a niche in the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank garden directly opposite the King's statue has been set apart for this purpose, the railing having been moved to enable this to be done.
It is so long since the decision was taken to provide such a statue that it might be well to refresh the memory of readers on the subject. On the occasion of the coronation of King Edward a committee Was appointed in Hongkong to carry out fitting celebrations of the historio event. So liberally did the populace subscribe to the appeal for funds that a very large amount was raised, which left a substantial margin after all the celebra- tions were completed. As the committee had promised that any surplus would be devoted to a permanent memorial of the occasion, it was decided to obtain a statue of Queen Alexandra. The necessary royal permission having been secured, and Mr. George E. Wade, the well- known Conrt sculptor, having been selected by His Majesty, a contract was signed between the Hon. Mr. Hewett, the secretary of the Corona- tion Committee, and Mr. Wade in July 1895. Her Majesty sat to Mr. Wade but owing to unavoid- able delays the statue was not completed until some three years later. Now however the périod of delays seems at an end, and it is safe to assume that within a week or two the statue will be un- veiled and Hongkong's loyal residents will have an oppordunity of studying the lineaments of a queen who has won her way to the hearts of the people as few others have done and they will also have an opportunity of admiring a beauti- ful specimen of the sculptor's art.
His Excellency Chang Chi Tung has cabled instructions to Taotai Wong Ping Yan, Director Doubtless the unvelling will be marked with of the Canton-Hankow-Railway here, to inform befitting ceremonial. The Hon Mr. Hewett, Sir Chan Tung Laing Sheng, Superintendent when seen by our representative on July 9, stat- of the above railway company, that his resigna-ed that he has yet to inform His Excellency the tion cannot be entertained by His Excellency Governor of what was being done. As a matter Chan Chi Tung, especially at this critical of fact he was surprised to learn that the work moment when the accounts of the Company are being investigated.
was so far advanced, and he hoped that His Should there be any Excellency would be able to perform the opening will endeavour to give all possible assistance difficulties arising therefrom His Excellency ceremony, which would probably take place within two or three weeks. Continuing, Mr. that is within his power. The telegram states Hewett remarked that scarcely one third of the that similar cablegrams have been sent to members of the Coronation Committee as Viceroy Chang, the Provincial Treasurer and appointed
Admiral Li.
THE NEW CHAPLAIN OF ST. ANDREW'S, KOWLOON.
His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to direct that, pursuant to instructions from the Secretary of State for the Colonies, Queen's St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon, has been senior The Rev. H. O. Spink, the new incumbent of College shall in future be administered under curate of St. Cyprian's Church, Liverpool. The and through the Director of Education. The parish magazine for June contains the follow- Governing Body of Queen's College willing reference to his impending departure: — therefore cease to exist, and the Government notifications appointing the Hon. Mr. F. H. May, C.M.G., the Hon. Dr. Ho Kai, C.M.G., the Hon. Mr. A. W. Brewin, the Hon. Mr. E. A. Hewett, Mr. E. A. Irving, Mr. A. Turner, and the Rev. T. W. Pearce to be Members of the
The keenest regret is being felt throughout departure of the Rev. H. O. Spiuk for his new the parish at the thought of the approaching sphere of work as Incumbent of St. Andrews, Kowloon, in Bishop Lander's diocese. To say that he has gained the affection and respect of
Governing Body of Queen's College are hereby all who know him is to give but an inadequate
cancelled.
Returns of the average amount of bank notes in circulation and of specie in reserve in Hong- kong, during the month ended 30th June, 1909, as certified by the managers of the respective banks, are as under:
Average Specie in Amount. Reserve
Banks.
Chartered Bank of India,
Australia and China. 3,739,520 2,800,000 Hongkong and Shanghai
Banking Corporation... 11,966,330 13,000,000 National Bank of China,
Limited
Total
48,077 Nil.
$15,753,927 15,800,000
which
idea of the warm feelings with he is universally regarded. His untiring zeal, his unfailing courtesy, his unselfish devotion to duty, and above all the high spiritual influence which he has exercised, especially amongst the young, will most assuredly leave an abiding mark for good upon the parish. St. Cyprian's will be poorer for his loss, but we are thankful to feel that he is going to a wider sphere of work, and the prayers of all his friends here will follow him across the seas. May God bless him and keep him!"
The Rev. Mr. Spiak is leaving England about the end of next month, and the congrega- tion of St. Andrew's may hope to see him work- ing in their midst about the
end of September.
were at present in the Colony. Several had died and a number had left for home. Among the latter was Sir William Goodman, the chairman, but the secretary (Mr. Hewett) and the treasurer (Mr. J. R. M. Smith) were still active members.
SUPPOSED MURDER NEAR SHAUKIWAN.
On July 9 the police received information of Chaiwan Gap. On the hillside above the road a supposed murder on the Stanley Road, near the body of a Chinese foreman, who has been employed in the Public Works Department for 18 years, was found in a mangled condition, There were numerous cuts on the trunk, head and legs, which are believed to have been So far, the affair is inflicted with an axe. shrouded in mystery.
ALLEGED MILK ADULTERATION.
The Sheung Tai Dairy, of 55, Elgin Road, Kowloon, was summoned at the Magistracy on July 13 before Mr. J. R. Wood for adulterat- ing milk by adding water to it. No appearance was entered by defendant, and Mr. Frank Browne, Government analyst, pointed out that the summons was not returnable for a week. The summons was served on Saturday and according to the ordinance the man was entitled to a week's grace. His Worship held that Mr. Brown was right in what he said and directed that another summons should be issued.
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