SATURDAY, MAY 24, 1902.
TELEGRAMS.
PemINA MALL SPECIAL SERVICEĄ
PEACE PROSPECTS.
BRITISH GOVERNMENT DIC-
CHINA LIGHT AND POWER CO., LIMITED
THE CHINA MAIL.
THE KWANGST REBELLION.
The French Monace.
Lowe Secretary).
HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Ats special meeting of the General Com- fist annual meeting of the Chine
mittee of the Hongkong General Churuber The China Gazette of the 19th May of Commerce, hold in the Chamber Room, Logh and Power Company, Ltd., was held today. Mr. Showan, Chairman, presided, saya-Yu Kong, the Chinese Minister to City Hall, on Wednesday, the 21st May, and the others present word-Messis D. E. Paris, wired to the 'ai pu a few days Present --lion- C. S. Sharp (Vice Chair mano). Messrs. A. Haups. N. A. Sieby, Brown, J. H. Lewis and Fang Wa Chuen. ago saying that he has received an efletal
The Chairman said-Gentleman:-As despatel from the French Foreign Of H. E. Tomkins, R. C. Wilsex, and A. R. ANOTHER CABINET MEETING. tho Ieperts and Accoast lanca been printed that the Kwangsi Lobellion is greatly affinet- and in your hande for some time past, we ing trade in Tonkin, nest asking what will now take them as read. The result of steps the Chineso Government is taking in the year's work at Canton in a shortage of the matter; and concluding by saying that $7,478.23, and, taking all things into con-after six months has tapced if the rebellion sideration, and the difficulties we have End to encounter there, do not think this is at all unsatisfactory. Those who are famikur with the mangement by Chineso of indus- trial concerns like this car alone forn some idea of the state of atter neglect and con- fusion that we found the phes in when we took it over, and mach time and money had to be spent before we could get things into anything like proper working order. When this was done, our are want to add another engine
LA L JORAZVO kontur
TATES TERMS.
Tormination of War Expected.
(From Que Qira Garrypotulent,)
Lustos, May 24, 12.5 a m Another fully-attended Cabi- 11, & Connell was held yesterday to consider despatches from South Africa relative to the peter degotiations between the Boer delegates and Lewi Milner. and Lord Kitchener.
After prolonged consideration, a derisive message was sent to the Boer delegates hodying the only conditions upon which
thes
Great divergence of offiian prevails in Press and throughout the country as to the
of peace being prospects Brranged: but the comensus of opinion is hopeful.
The British Cabinet is at present composed of the following:-Marquis of Salisbury (Prime Minister and Lou Privy Seal, Earl of Halsry (Lod High Clancollur), Duke of Devonshire (Lord President of Courvilj. Sir M.ˆE. Hicks-Beach (Chancellor of the Exche-
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MEMBERS OF COMMITIZE., The Vice.Chairman said that it was thought advisable to bring the Committee and the proposed that the places vacated by up to its full strength as soon as possible, Sir Thomas Jackson and Hon. J. J. Bell Irving on their learing the Colony should bo offered to Messrs. J. R. M. Saith and U. W. Dickson,
Mr Winx seconded this proposition, and it was carried unanimously.
NEW CHAIRMAN
A. S. WATSON & CO., LIMITED | To-day's Advertisemen um į
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The following is the report of this” geno- zal manager for the year ending 31st December, 1901, for-pronobitation to the shareholders at the aevoutconth annual ordinary general meeting of the Company is (sinéo its registration) to be held at the offices of the Company on Friday, the 30th May, ut 11
Bereby Nobilied P WATER; services for Building purposes and Water-Bouts and Shipping the yo connected to the means of receipt of
intimation to the effect then they are required.
W. CHATHAM,
Water Authority!
Gentlegen. We beg to lay before you a statement of the Company's business, with a balance sheet for the year ending | Public Works Olive,
24th May, 1002. the 31st December, 1901. Tho net profits of the Company
for the twelve months under review, oftor paying all charges, including the salary
of the general manager, and
providing for a bad and
Boubtful debts, amount to... $104,774,45
To which has to be added the balance bright forward from the previous year ............
3,687,87
SUR.4162.23 From this there has to be deducted
The Vien-Choirnin said that as the tom- mittes was so depleted in numbers lie would suggest that the election of a Chairman and the now members of the Correspondoner Committee bu deferred until next muting. General managere
PILOTS LICENCES,
Governor Tag of Kwangsi bas utao wired to the Wai Wu-pa saying that the French tiliary authoritica in Tonicu had often proposed to assist in suppressing the re- hellum,ut the Governor has politely re- jected their offera. Recently French cavalry and artillery crised this border ling, and the residents aro inuch alaried and there
It was reported that the Colonial Secro- if fear this stop will cause trouble. Tho Governor as the Board to communicato tary hd written on the 15th instant stating- with the French) Minister in Peking asking that the Government would he preprted to him to withdraw the French troops from consider any scheme which the Chamber Chiuso territory, be not to cane troublet ward with a view to the grouting of cenas to pilots, and the Chairman súð between these troops and the Chichis matter should be pushed forward with- The Hat Wup was thrown inte gent delay, and suggested the host wag to congranti and is discusing come was to settle the matters mised in these alata. carry it into effect would be to forora
coumitice to report thereon. ing telegrams.
HONGKONG POLICE FORCE.
Mr The Vice-Chairmen proposed, Tomicità seconded, and it was carried naaniously that Mesias. A. Haupt. E. A. Hewett, and M. Ponto be invited to fenm the Sul-Committee.
This was all the business of geen in Larest before the meeting
The May Memorial. Yesterday nitemuun, a special inspection parade of the members of Hongkong Polico Force was held on the compound at the Central Palico Station in letour of De The Germano Datch Cable Con- tective Sergeant James John Watt, who
LATE TELEGRAMS.
vention.
has had the distinction of winning the first The majority of the Gaumittee appointed May Memorist Prize, the gift to the Force by the Dutch Seemed Chambor on the Ger of Tho. P. H. May, Colonial Secretary,nino Dutch Cable Convention, admit the who lately severed his urive connection importance of a new cable in time of was, with the Farco as ite Captain Super but bold oring to political reasons, that n incontent. There was are stor contract with the United States raly was
11) the differ- not prefitable to a convention. The capi of officers and unt sections, Acting Captain Superintendent tal required for the cable could be placed Badeley, Acting Deputy Superintendent in Helland, whose intiuence will depend Mackie, Assistant Superintendent Wode upon the amount subscribed for it. house and Acting Chief Inspector Baker being among those present.
U the arrival of Mir May, Mr Badeley gave the order for the general salute, after which the tate Captain Superintendent iuspected the men.
Peace Prospecta.
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May 7. The prospects of puace are garded us hopeful at Pretoria. The Hour Delegates are visiting the commoans with considerable success and accuring consent Mr May theo briefly addressed the morio-to the policy of surrender. The immoil- member fast in January, 1901, he edered prize of twenty-ve sovereigns or a gold watch of equivalent value fer competition mnongst the sergeants, lance sergeants and constables of the Force as
Cratoroission of 5 per cent, on the nct profits for the year as per of Article 80 the Cpany's Articles of Assor cintian Remuneration
$0.230.73
consulting coin- nittesa per Article 12..
2,40 100
7,738.72
Desving an available Iedance of $100,723.01
We paid an in-
... $30,000.00
torim dividend of & per east, on December last, absorbing... And we ne pun
pen to pay a Fother dividend of 6 per cent. for the year), which will al
To write il fur-
ture, Gutings. utensils of trarle. cargo lighter, machinery, al building i tions..
To carry forward to 1901 seemn:
#1,004.00
30,000.00
4,7961
100,793,61
$100,723.61
was to be expected, as at first the Stationbers of the Force. He said they would re-jables aro, chistly, General Da-In-Rey's | cruing from the sale of Section A of Kow-
its sub-
meus.
Success.
the Command ng
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Calcutta, May 8-The London cur- respondent of the Eagleman says: It is reported from Pretoria that the meeting
electing of Delegates was attended with considerable presentatives to attend farther meetings. It is stated that the greatest opposition comea from General Do-la-Reynen; Generals Beyers and Both are believed to be inclined to come to terms.'
The net profits for the year were in cressed by an amount of $19,625.37 ac loon Inised Lot No. 550 and Kowloog Innd Lot No. 651, and were decreased by
amount of $6,247, extenordinary ex- nection with the plague outbreak last year? penditure which we had to incur in con
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Care of Cross Man. Other. LONDON, CALCUTTA,
Honglong. Mer 21, 1902.1
1315
AND
DOUGLAS STRALISHIP COMPANY, 16 Queen's Road Central
LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, MOY FOOCHOW..
THE Company's Steatentup
THATTAN,
Captain Roach, will be despatched for the above Ports on WEDNESDAY, tho 28/h Inst., at Noon.
"For Faight or "Passago, apply to·
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Mangers.
Tongkung, May 24, 1969
AUSTRIAN
LLOYD'S
STEAM
STEAM FOR
1113
NAVIGA
TION COMPANY.
SINGAPORE AND ROMBAY,
HONGKONG.
Undermentioned Local Residents
Are a few amongst the thousands who have expressed their complete satisfaction with Glasses specially made by Mr Lazanu Abdonia, C. Andersen, G. M. Arnold, 11.
Bain, Mits A.
Para 1. M:~(Macao)
Lossins, Capt. J. J Mucdonald, Lt. J. B. Manners, T. A. Meno, Capt. 8. bids. 4. 15. (L)
| Busto A → (Maný Minhing!), T.
B, 47. 1.
Mugio, K. II.
Borrowdale, . P. Nam Luk Hing
Clens, C
Osborne, J. W.
Cocker, Cupi, T. G.– Puchovo, ADA
Ca els connecriar withafe Chujuiny's | Costo (1. Walle (31aenu)
arcoletale line to Trieste)
THE Company's Steemsing
TIROL.
Captain PLETTEL, will be forpatchal ng sire on TUESDAY, the 2nd of fené p.r. This Steatuer has Capital Accummins. tion for Passengers. Electric Light, and carries a Doctor.
Kurreana,
Phylair, G. W. F.
Da Cunha Chevel C. Polind, Wi
Dady Barjor, D. M. Darul, 3.
Davidson, Y. K.
Poo Chun
Price, H.
pond, Mrs R
Ruzack, M. A.
Holmes, E, M,
Sang, Wong Lai..
Schluter, J.
De Brito, J. L. DoSilva, J. D.(Utun) EIBA. J. E Elphinstore, D. E. Saab, F. F. For internation ne to Pasange and Emmett, E. C. Freight, apply to
Fung, Edward Mow Shad, Turanc Gubbay, C. S.
F. B. Smith, Hanson, spt. J. W. Shun, Chan Fa
SANDER, WIELEN & Co..
erits.
Hongkong, May 24, 1902,
e of nevient, and also another nowy biler. The SA Company had only one generating set, and, in the event of this branking darn, their enemiers had simply To go without the Fight till it was repaired We are very camped for room at the Factory, Ext we have made the most of want ground we have there, and we have kept room for uno more engine aul genere for which we shall no dould repsice in course of time. Ta eke out the space, we have loght a small fees of ground, about za feet by 75 feet, tear the Station, which UN. All these will be very useful to changes and improvements took thee, and we have to thank a customers at Canton for the patience with which they have berne frequent break-downs, which were the British Govenment is pre-bost warishly the result of the carc less sud incompetent aner in which pared to agree to a suspension to
works appeated
Ly the former propriciens. of hostilities.
30, in spite of all, busness was steadily pushed in the direction of new customers, and, togive you home iden of our progress. I my tell you that as against 225 Chinuse and 960 foreign lamps on the 28th February last year we had 1,240 Chess and 1,150 foreign lamps on the 26th of February this sew. We are now covering our expandi fure as Canten, and as our output increnses there our expenses will divinish in pro- portion and leaves good margin of profit. But it is only by cheely studying at ex- panditure that this result can be reached. fur coal ecosumption, to mention one item as an instraver, has been excessive, and this www ragining with a very light and wasteful end, there was raily and taler, which could not he kept properly cleaned, and, finally, Foo sturare for coal was so bad that we could not prevent it from being stolen all the parts are being utlandett to and examination including much remetel, and we have now added a Cojects knowledge of Palice Ordinances regulatious, drill, geography, denser and Faci Ecotomizer which will and makes serial saving in coal. Besides the arithmetic English composition and the Electric Lighting Machinery at the Station, Cantonces dialect. The examination was we have large pump for forcing water hd in the following Uotober, when five fran the river through a line of water candidates presented themselves, and he quer), Mr C. T. Rizorie (Home Secretions for fire extinguishing purposes in the was glad to say that sill acquitted thens.
May Princess Radxiwill, who has soires very well. The successful candicato tary), Marquess of Lansdowur (Foreign City of Canton. As the danger of fire is
greatly feed in Canton, we hope in time was Sergeant J. J. Watt, who passed a very heen convicted of having forged the name Secretary). Mr Joseph Chamberlain to incite this service of water uns sa rood examination in sil subjects, and caps of the late Mr Cecil Bhales to bilis. wrote (Colonial Secretary), B. St. John derive pistearly income from them, the cost cially distinguished himself in Chinese Dr Faussen sensing Mr Cecil Rhodes uf wurking the pump not being very great. The second candidate in order of merit was of having told abominable lies in its Brodrick (Secretary for War), Lord Of course, there have been the nean diance Sergeant Kent, who, as a matter of evidence. Mrs Scholy dis having when intoxicated. The prisoner's counsel George Burmilton (Secretary for Indin), culties in starting a plant were Chinese who fact, obtained were inurks in most stained blank bills from Mr Cecil Rides have to be newly trained for the work are jects other than Chinese then the success. Lord Balfour of Burleigh (Secretary for employed, aggravated in this case by the fal candidate. With Sergerat J. Watt's sluded to unindicated mysteries behind Scotland), Earl of Salberne (First Loud situation of the Station in the raidst of Chi-knowledge of Chinese he work undoubt of Admiralty), Mr A. J. Balfour (First and remote from any foreign inttusugu; edly have been at the head of the list.
and aneh erala is due to our Manager. Mr (Mr May) trusted that Lance-Serenit Lord of the Treasury). Earl Cadogan Rekiou, for the patience and determination Kent would not be discouraged and that he with which he faced these obstacles and ect would have the pleasure in some future (Lord Lieutenant of Ireland), Laslauf to teach and train the raw native year of proseating him with the prize. Ashbourne (Lord Chancellor of Tre- workmen. As a general rule, the Chinese Thanks were dus to dis J. Dyer Ball, who do not have a complete installation ninde examined in Chinese; to Licut. Cowie, of
The dult cas mentioned in our last report Board of Trudi), Lord James of Here-in where they would otherwise hur Colony), who examined in drill; and to His solution requesting the local Governments write :--
Tere present in Hancur 7. Sercombe Smith, Acting Putin, ad dust intoding cigrants are to still continues, and the wack has passed kerosene lamp all night ford (Chancellor, Duchy of Lancasteri,stallations average (lage D-cadle power Judge, who examined in all the curl warned of the risks incurred in proceed-without any salient feature. Indeed, the
until share merket presents a lifeless Kppedance, Me W. H. Long President, Local lamps uch, but, as casumers become subjects. There had been some delay ining to fee Coleuies.
Watt Sergeant mere mensteamed to the light am as we presenting the prize.
and with the usception of a rather sharp Government Jourd), MR. W. Han that it is ure to be depended upon, selected watch, and the cater to he
Baldecline in Indo-Chinas, the few and an burg (President, Board of Agriculture), we feel sure our customes all become are pineal where he (Mr Blay) knew he would
important transactions that have taken generous in their installations. No insudlaget a good out. Then an error was made in
place have not been marked by any Mr. A. Akers-Thoughts (Works at tim has yet been unde in any of the Oficis the inserting of it, for he mistenk Surgeant
taterial change in rates. Public Buildings), Marquess of London Vanens as they are remote from our present James Watt, for his old friend of the detçe- mulus, but, as lines an extended to within tive staff, that guntin angel of the arms- the Colony, the woll-known derry (Postmaster Generalj
rench of the Yauens, there is every prom dealers
ility tlust the ediciale will take the upper Sergeant Goutga Wath, whoxe unnie was tuny of lasing electric light installed, the ever constant dread of fire bing a great factor in our favor. So much for Canton, where think we have seen the worst of our troubles. As for Kowloon, we have been in the lands of the tractor, and the not belonging to somebody else, though work has dragged along and not been done, his name was inscribed on it.
At this stage, Sergeant. Janus Wale Was as only the Chinese eontractor known
The
The Case of Princess Radziwill
the cene.
India and a White Australia. Play 19-In connection with the Aus telian Commonwealth Immigration Re- striction Act, prohibiting the immigration the writing test in iny European language, into Australia of persons able to p
The business of the Company generally continues to be of a satisfactory and pre- gresive character, but the drop in sterling exchange that has taken place this year naturally tends to lesson profits,
Consulting Committec.-The existing
1112 Hazeland, E. M. Howell, F.
STEAM FOR STRAITS, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA,
committee consists of Hun. C. P. Chater, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITER
Messes C. Evens, E. Osborne, and H. P. White.
Auditor The Company's accounts ac the head oflice have been audited by Mr
election. Francis Maitland, who offers himself for re
Jons D. HuruREY & SON,
General Magnes.. Hongkong, 17: May, 1902.
HONGKONG SHARE REPORT.
.....
In their weekly shate report, dated 23rd
RANEAN FORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON.
VIA, PERSIAN GULF. CON- AND TINENTAI.
AMERICAN Three Bill of Lading tested for BATA.
PORTS.
Shan, Chan Hin
Spouner, J. J.
Tong, Chun Yi
Heke, A. N. (Biowe Sung, M. II.
and Co.)
Hersthouse, H
Jacob, Thos.
Thonias, Harry
Ting, Low Chin
Julyan, Mrs Carcen Tong, Mok Yak Kiene, F. (Equitable Webster, J. H.
Tila Co.)
Whittick, Fred G.
Kinghorn, John W. Wright, A. Kirkwood, J. Lesbirol, C.
Yeates, F. H.
Spectacles
THE Steamship SUMATRA, Capt. G. TS. Waste &, R.S.P., carrying Her Majesty Mails, will be despatched from this for LONDON DIRECT on SATURDAY, the 7th June, at Noon, taking Passengers swe and Cargo for the above Ports.
Sik and Valuables, all Carge for France,
land, Me 0, W. Balfour (Prosillent, in any house or okej, but haven fight put the Royal Artillery now absent from the Government of Indian have issued a re-May, Messen Benjamin, Kelly and Potts will be transhipped at Colombo into a
FREUTER'A BERvienį THE ERUTTIONS IN THE WEST INDIES.
St. Vincent Again Affected.
Loss, 22 Alay, 1902. The latest eruption of Mount Polise in the island of Martinique is more violent rhan that of the St instant. Burous stones thrown up by the volcano lave completely rated the ruin of the town of St. Pierre.
The volcano at St Vincent is again nutive, and the remaining inimbitants of the island are also in a panic.
PEACE PROSPECTS. "There will be trusting of tim British Cabinet to-morrow, it is presumed in cor nection with the petce negotiationis, !
PRESIDENT LOUBET'S VISIT TO RUSSIA.
to make tho have known to the natives of
The Education Bill Landon, May 9 The Education wir red in the House of Cominenas se time by 102 votes against 185.
po
U.S. Monument to a French Soldier.
Hanks, Hongkong and Shanghai Pauks have mind steady with anul sales and
In topolme to an invitation from Pre-buyers at 850. The London rate dropped
and Tea for Landon (under arrangement) steamer proceeding direct la Marcsilles and London; other cargo for London, &c., will by convoyed i Bombay, without Tran- shipment.
Parcels will be received at this. Office p.m. the day befum sailing. The contents and value of all packages are required.
Bhippom are particularly requested to note the terms and conditions at the Com. pany's Bills of Lading.
For further, Particulars, apply to
F. A. HEWETT,
Sugeratendent.
now inscribed on the watch, Bir May hop.sident Itselt, President Lehet is send to £62.10, but has since revered top & O. &. N. Co.'s Olité, ed that Sergeant George What would re-ing General Bengere, Vice Admiral Tour-46. Nationals are unchanged as 807.
wate
and
gard this as good onion, and that in a pitif, and a namernas suite on hord an he would secure frondad, to attend the unveiling of the future examination
belonging to himself. manumear to Rochambeau, at Warlington, Discontent in Portuguese Cities. May + --Berious disturbances have taken plate in several cities in Portugal, which are attributed to vaticus eusest, mi 26.
Surgeah Watt thou saluted and retired, the prout possessor of a magnificent gold busting watch special'y selected a London by the donor.
Acting Captain Superintendent Badeley thanked Mir May on behalf of the Fures for the very generous gift bend oude to thera. He should have liked to have given an account of the many reforms and the good.
Marine Insurances-Beyond a slighterise
in Yaurgizes to $125, there is no alteration in ates in stooks under this heading.
Fire Luaran.Hongkong Fires mo steady t $330 Chi Tires have gon been done at $50,
SApply-Kongkong, Canton si neno Steamboats have changed mnds at 561, which bgure more sharmiare obtainable.
Honphong. May 24, 192,
Auctions.
专题
MONDAY,
1114
26th May, 192, at 2.30 mm, at his
SALES Roors. Dixidoll Streat,
A QUANTITY OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE;
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Пrie Undersigned lus receive instale Early m the week, Indo-Chinas were fixed tions to Sell by Ï'OBLIC AUCTION, in small bars at $132, but on the Suures of the year's working being known, a sharp reaction set in, and the lures went down to $12, at which price, however, the May 7-The Morang Phát jehliches nu mrket closes in deigand. After the Denge alatist article regarded the France-Sia-ral Dieting which is to be held in Leudon mose situation and indicates the dangers of to-any, it will be proposed to pay a final Russia's support of Friace at Bankok.dividend of 12. per share, add £20,609 ta The article urges the Government 1o. to Reserve Fund and carry forward a balance of £17.007. Douglas Stedinship, alter anleg procrastinate.
China Alo- at $13, are wanted at $14. tuals (preference) base enquiries at 211 Star Ferries have selters at $20 for the old and at $111 for the now staren, as the dividend at $1.20 and 30 cents, respective ly, paid yesterday Shell Transports have been regalisted at the advanced rate of 21.16 and close in further request.
Renneris,China Segars have been sold and are still offering At SHG. There is no
have change in Fins.
awakened und Mining-Pasjon
Siam's Crown Prince.
May 4The Crown Prince of Stum has proceeded in Paris and Tendoia. The Hungarian Iranier daerah
Labor Csi Hase with Borse TID.
2 ELMAR CLING FANS, LCOTTAGE POND by Roses
SEVERAL SECOND HAND BICYCLES. On view from Saturday, the 24th May, Catalogues will be issued. TERMA-Cash on delivery."
GET LAMBERT,
ivetioneer, Hongkong. May 21, 1902.
how bat to do in Every kint of threatened to the front, and Mr ifay, in handing and patrouty in boon used to unge on the over the watch, expressed the pleasure if work but to little purpose, and it is still a
guro his persually to present the first May dictive of geen disco-2
Lent with the suministration. There is His only tel concordidip of telegrams; there ar case of hope deferred all exrase after morial Prize to one who had_pussent a exense for wore het: no being employed. very good examination indoei.
signs also of disaffection in the Army and Howver, the end is apprching, und regret was that the winner had not whore
Navy
France and Siam. have soare hopes that, in three months politors to deal with time, we shall have the machinery all installed and the works raening. We have nvaluable piece of grommal of about 63,000 snare feet on the Des Yeux Brand, and, although the phat is at present only ou very moderate scale, provision is unde for |ng furare additions and extensions. With the uncertainty as to when we should be ready, we have not made any contracts, hat we have little dente cher Lupeven the work pumplished by Mr May during the Gurrunt, the Military Amberitier, the time he was Captain Superedco Dock Company and other factories and Police, but such an necvunt wont take p private careumers, it will not be long too usach time, and, besides, be could do it, st eventing. betere we have found a market for all we only very inadequately. He could not let
the occasion go by, however, withoux Flora of the Malay Peninsula. can.supply with the peasy installation.
Sir Frank Swettenhám, hay nada n mud shall next be thinking of extending the pressing their regret at lesing Mr May's works. There is nothing in the accounts very cluble services, and he was sure he President Logbet Iris rival that I tak requires an oxidation bur, voiced the opinion of all when he said that sant of Rs 8,75 for the purpose of a Petersburg. He paid a visit to the Cath-before moving their aception, I shall be Mr May was the most conscientious and pleting the jobligation of the materiale
are precabla at $5. Koobs have seilers for a Flora of the Malay Peninsula, uy
at $9. Jelebus have fallen to $2, and are ciral of St. Peter and St. Paul, and was pleased to answer any questions you owy cleverest chief the Police Force ever had oc were over likely to hare. They con- wish to ask. greeted with hurrahs and intense enthu-
There were no questions, and the Clair-gratulated 3r May on his well-deserved Sir George ting, formerly Superintendent offering.
of the Botanic Gardon, nest Calcutta.
Docks, Wharfs and Clowns, Bongkong slasm from the immense crowds assembled, mat moyed the adoptiu of the Report and promotion to the higher office of Colonial
and Wannapea Docks are quiet, and can be Secretary, and in congratulating him he felt
bought at $240. Farnhams have improved THE MARTINIQUE DISASTER. NrJ. H. Lewis seconded, and the mueare the Colony, itself was also to be eon-
Chinese Recreation Ground.
to Tís. 260, at which rate sales are reported. gratulate in Fecuring his services for that The French Government has cabied to Lion was carried.
The total expenditure on the Chinese Bowlgen Wharfs have been disposed of it Mr D. E. Brown moved the re election post. Mr May, happily, was not entirely tho aduinis citor at Martinique enquiring of Mr G. F. Chnter to the Consulting Com-ust to the Pulise Force, ky whoover sac Recreation Ground for 100 was 81.116.17989 and $88, and are now on ollor at $27.
Lands, Hotels and Building-Hongkong Hongkong if he recommends the efrenation of the nitter and proposed the appointniont of ceded him in the command would, always island, and if so, what are the lugs MrJ. H. Lewis in place of bir II. P. have the benefit of his most valuabic advies including a sure of $236.55, which had to be Lands an quoted at $175.
and cxperivace, and they might be sure apelit in repuiting buildings and sexta dam Hotels have been booked at $139 und §339. White resigned.
Mr Fung Wa Chuon seconded, and the that whatever reformas were thought of in aged by the typhoon of Novimber, 1967, Humphreys Estate aze. in the market at $12. China Providents have enquiries at the future for the welfare of the Force ution was carried.
A revenue of $1090.52 was durived from top TAVING beaconfined to the lugga
Cotton Mills-Hongkong Cottons have Mr Fung Wa Chuon proposed that would receive My May's support in the
ent of shops, letter-miterables, etc. Frison to $17, and aro skel for at the pres 1 for wand time with Influenza And Meters W. H. Polls and T. Arnot be submitting of them to the Government.
Mr Badeley then valled for three cnecte balance at credit of the Fund is 82993.04. Both Ewos and Lu-Kang-Mows aro offer. Fronchitis, and tried several reinedies with elected auditore.
for Mr May, and niet with a hearty re vory latis benefit, thought I would try a
ing at Tls, 48. A Big Funeral Procession bottle of Steamy Wine of Cod Liver (0,
"Cryer Commenien Wohave heard of to Me May, in returning thanks, said ho and im glad to tell pal feu consulembly
The furond of Capitun Cloang Keng business,
THE would always have the intorante of the
Morelianceris,Green Island Cementa stronger for it, and have gained Hesh.
Force at heart, in the future as in the past, Kui, the Cruenus of Tenang, took place on can to be had at 81, A. S. Watsons are think it is a splendid prepantion, pleasant
and if there was susthing he could du tutize 11th inst., thy procession being a mile easier at 816. The Company will pay a to take and easy to digest. Ishall recom mend it to any of my friends, as so many BRUUSES. WOUNDS AND LACERA ake it better he would do it.
The watch won by Sergeant Watt is to mods half lodg. A number of prominent dual dividend of 60 cents, making 31.10 people will not take Cod Liver Oil on
per share for the year. be sent back to the makers in London tu Europeans and some Malay chiofa from tainable at 814 for the old and at $0 for the TEED an antisépile dressing. Chac permit of the correction of the inscription Punit attended. The actual burial has not new inde. (Steam Waterboats are enquired N berkin's Pair Bihn, answers this which will then read Hongkong Police
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purpose to perfection. It is a finiment of Force, May Memorial Frize 1801 Pre uken place. the cofta being deposited in for at Universals can be placed at
shed, while the class of two sites, each $21 Langkats have been cold in Shar wonderful healing power. One application sonted by F.H. May. Est, C.F.G., Captain
dend of Tis. 5 on the 10th instant. gives relief. Try it. For malo by All Surperiutendent of Police: Won by Berclaimed by rival geomansers as the lackyhai at Tis 287 ox, the interim divis | Dealers; WATKINS Ltd., General Agents. geant Jaines John Watt
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acerant of the taste, which is imperceptible in your excellent Wine.
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D. F Brown seconded. Carried.
This was all the business before" the meeting.
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