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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1907.
BY TELEGRAPH.
THE NEW HEBRIDES.
A BLUE BOOK ISSUED.
In Reply to Australia. ›
(Exclusive Servior, supplied by Reuter,
vi Bombay).
LONDON, January 8... A Blue Book has been issued on the New Hebrides Convention, which concludes with a despatch from the Earl of Elgin (Colonial Secretary) replying to the objections raised by Australia and New Zealand.
BANITARY BOARD.
A meeting of the Sanitary Board was hold yesterday afternoon when there were present:-Hon. Dr J, M, Atkinson (Pre- alden), Hon. Mr W. Chatham (Vice Pra ident), Hon. Mr A, W. Brewin, Mr Fung Wa Chun, Ulon. Mr H. A. Hewett, De Macfarlane, Me H. Humphreys, Mr Lau Cha Pak, Hon. Capt. Bideley, Liut. Col. Reid, Dr F.-Clark and Mr G. &. Woodcock (eretetary).
LINEW AMIKO.
A HOPELESS MUDDLE,
THE CHINA MAIL.
Referring to an application for exemption from complying with the requirements of the Building Authority Mr Humphreys asked if tha houseowners is question had the Director of Public Works certificate sertifying that the houses were built in accordance with the law.
Hou, Mr Chatham-A great any of the houses in regard to which modifications are applied for were built before auch sorti. cetes were lasted.
Mr Humphreys Have any of them got
⚫ certificates 1
Mr Chatham-No doubt some of them
The
SPORTING.
Football.
** BUQNY CLUB ve Y. M2 C. à The Hongkong Rugby Club met the Y.M.C.A. In an-anyolation football match yesterday afternoon at Happy Valley, the gam resulting in a draw, each team scar- ing one goal. The teams word :—
Hockey.
"KONUKOKO WITH, 119th INFANTRY.
BY WHARF AND WAVE,
According to a San Francisco message,
A fast match, should be witnessed this the trial trip, of the new U.S, battleship afternoon on the Club ground between the "Connecticat" ended in breakdown, 119th Infantry, who it will be remembered, owing to the defective construction of ■ won the Challenge Cup last year, and the steam-condensas', Hongkong Club, which is practically at full strength,
p.m.
Fire broke out on board the Japanese
The Prize Court at. Libau has concluded
NEW
CONNAUGHT HOTEL,
UNDER STRICTLY AMERICAN
MANAGEMENT.
The following will represent the Ulaberaler "Twakuba," in the port of Karo, HIGH-CLASS HOTEL Rev. C. G. Searle, goal; L. Murphy (capt.) at about six o'clock on the moraleg of Doo. and J. P. McGillyrsy, backa; C. P. 28. The outbreak was fortunately dis BonaRONG RUGBY CLUB: Goal, -J. | Chator, T. 0. Gny and another, Olark; backs, C. M. Proshaw and W. J.belroa; J. Hooper, B. G. O. Balley, Lovered in time, and was pet ont before Me Humphreys Then surely the Board Denial: halves, F. O. Hall, T. E. Pearce G. Bird, i F. O, Master and O. 3, Bat any serious damage was done. Dr Macfarlane recommended that the hsa no power to enforce these sections on and H. W. Lester forwards, J. L. Leaky, terthwaite, forwards. Bally-off at 4.45 esmo course be adopted in respect to the peop President-Of course, section 178 R. F. C; Master, J. Mo. G. Taylor, H. G..
ople holding certificaten. Imewashing of houses at Kowloon City and Samabulpo as was taken last year, Than the Board decided that instead of bisanusi limewashing an annual lime Tashing, in conjunction with the gateral family cleansing, should be enforced. This was naturally riot so expensive to the pople.
Applies to all
to all existing house8,
G. Bailey and A. O. Lang
Mr Humphreys pointed out that on the other hand section 268 appeared to be
X.M,O.A.: Goal, O. Hickling backs, specially to exempt houses such as they Hamilton and W. Ironsidos; balves, R Plarcy, M. Bishop and Biddell forwards, were talking about. It was perhaps matter for legal opinion but taking a com
and Smith. mon senso view of soation 285 it would, Griffithe, Le Grove, G. Glover protect bouseholders who were holders of A house that Passed-by
The Rugby Club kicked off and the the Director of Public Works in 1902 Y. M. O. A. began to attack straight away,
of the Public became illegal by the passing of
a good ceptre by Grifitbe being headed out Health and Buildings Ordinance in 1905 and he took it that the section referred to by Hall, but Glover seat the ball back only was specially introduced to provide against
this such
Brown anid that last year there was some disagreemont between the M. H. and himself as to the dirtiner of the houros, and it was decided that if the people complained your that the Sanitary Board required too high a standard of olsanliness committee composed of Mr Fang Wa Chun, Mr Lat Chur Pak, the Assistant M. O. H. and him. of should be appolated to inspect the housea.
The Colonial Secretary admits that. some of the issues takou up by the Commonwealth and Now Zealand ware Imporis? questions and would have been pressed but that circumstances arose which rendered immediate action imperative to secure paramount righta between France and Great Britain.
The President said. 'that fully fifty per cont of the houses were occupied by mem bere of more than one family, That was
Mr Humphreys-Do I understand that these houses are only limewashed once a par.
Any delay in concluding the Co-to say they were temement bouses and vention would have involved further should be limewashed twice a year. negotiations and threatened to give riso te undesirable complications. Hence the signatures were attached to the unnmended convention drawn up.
{EEUTER'S SERVIOR.] THE BRITISH FLEET.
The New Composition.
The President-Yes.
CASE.
HUCH A CASE
6
The
whole Ordinance was in
no hopeless and do that they did not know what they were doing.
Bir Lau Chu Pak asked if oxy, Connaught House, to which a certificats of oxemption had been issued, nest take suy notice of
The President-No, not if they bare siready been exempted.
further notice.
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
a
His Excell ney bir Matthew Nalban is axpesial to return to the Colony on January 21.
Mr. J. R. M. Smith (Hongkong and Shanghai Bank) arrived by the "Arcadin" Mr Humphreys-Under what regulation to day, having left Home on December 7 by
the P..and O. "Mongolia."
is that 7
The President-The secommendation of the Board. The Board has power in oully. ing districts to modify the regulation.
General and Mrs Hatton wore in Paris early in December, and intended to make Mr Brewin was opposed to limewashing an extended tour in Italy. They have let
Racing Ketos.
TABLA D'HOTE. CUMINE EXOELIENT,
COMMODIOUS ROOMS WITH EYRAY
its examination into the confiscation of the HOT AND COLD WATER THROUGHOUT. American steamer “Oldhamis" during the| This morning being an ideal one at Russo-Japanese war. It was reported that the racecourse for everybody, trainers, the Court found in favour of the American
attendance. Both triska were aand, and a | Lab fast., states that the final decision bea Jockiss, and spectators, there was a good owners; but a telegram from Libau, dated lot of gallarm warn done, mostly of a mile been postponed pending the result of
thro-quarter of ponies wore measured or three-quarter, Between seven and further export inquiry into the matter. by the Clerk of the Course.
It is announced that steamer of the The races are still a long way off, but it Canadian Pacifio Line will, dwing the to see Preabaw got a lpuig kisk in and Largs getting ossier every morning to pick ant winter season, make St. John, N.B., their the likelies." While soms of the ponies,
go racing up field with the ball at too, Lang kicked too bard, however, and Elck ling ran out and sent plear; Lecky kicked over the Hus. From the kick out the Rugby forwarde gut, the ball and Master
by their performances, show out far above terminal point. The Compaar's new Royal the comnion ruck, others are mysteriously Mail Empresa" steaners, which unitedly consigned, by those who the soup toreso. Of the "good" it is hard hold the record for fast passages in both
Jet to
Stewart's, Williams, Parker and Mackie's Hallax, N.8., before proceeding to St had a shot at gost, but kicked too pot the best," but Messi Marray directions, will Iand Canadian maile at high. Stoady play followed until Cegue and Hough's subs, all did good gallope this John, N.R, First-class passengers also morning. Of the old ponies Blue Nile and was penalized for being offside when near Blaze both put up a good mile have the option of landing at Halifax. mid-fold. Daniel- caused some little
Corpast Roee. Tri
Triumph Rose and Glorious amusement by placing the ball for Rose made their appearanos but were not the kick as carefully so though he galloped, being confined in trotting o 15.
of the Derby griffins wore out, Most
"out, but was playing sugger and taking a place kick MOBLO
it se too early yet to crificies their merits, for goal. Clark was called upon to stop The entries for the "Blue Blband closed two shots in quick succession, one from last Saturday. I I understand twenty-two Coyne and one frome Griffiths and he did nominations bare boen sent in. It is to be o Master and Lecky best Hamilton hoped we shall see a larger field than last badly and the latter had an excellent year, when the great race is ruc off,
The following were the times taken aliance for goal but he failed. Taylor hat Mr Gresion & Derby grillin, Beaufost, an opening a second later and he, too, three-quarters, (0), 11, 1.20, 1.55.
Mr *Grosson's roan and nutmeg-gray neglected to take advantage of it. From
Derby the goal kick Glover made a fine run along
griffine,
accompanied by Mr Murray Stewart's sub, three-quarter, the wing veering towards goal za he didno,
(0), 37, 1.1
1.19, 1.48 His kick was a fine one but passed just out
Since the Nippon Yusen Kaisbe openád its Bangkok lino apon the conclusión of the late" war, several Japanese steamship owners have seon, in the direction of the South Bos Islands, Rangoon, and Saigon a now fold for their operations, says the Japan Chronicle. According to vernacular contemporaries, the quantity of Rangoon riou contracted for importation into Japan amounted to about 200,000 tons, of which 50,000 tons kayo already been brought over. Early next year ten large steamers
For Terms, apply to
W. B. MOSES
fosugar: Hongkong, April 19, 1908. 700
The
ROBINSON PIANO-
COMPANY, LTD.
THE
MINIATURE GRAND
BY
STEINWAY'
being enforced at all in houses only occupi-their house in Charles-street, and intendido the posts. The same player returned Chemson's bay Darby grifin and cream between 3,500 and 6,500 tons will be sont is a work of creative art which
ed by one family, and Mr Fang Wa Chun to remain abroad for the winter. agreed with him.
The motion to carry out the Assistant M. O. H.'s recommendation was carried.
- GRAVEYARD REGULATIONS.
Loxnox, January 7. The Dait Mail gives official details of the
The report of the select committee (pub. now composition of the fleets,
Thirty-three battleships in active com.lished yesterday) regarding the Colonial mission are reduced to twenty-six, and sixteen armoured cruisers to twelve.
graveyard regulations was laid on the table. The President thought that the Board only
General and Mrs Hatton were in Paris estly this month, and intended to make an extended tour in Italy. They have let their house in Charles-street, and intend to remain abroad for the winter.
Mr Uchida, the Japanese Consul-General
the kick out, but too high. Hamilton now want in goal, Hickling taking his place at back. A splendid, shot by Le Grove was stopped by Froshaw and fairly even play followed, until right in front of goal a free kick was given against Freshew for hand-
one mile, (n), 1.17, 1,65, 9.20. ME
Mody's gray Derby griffin, three quaeters (0), 38, 115, 1.481.
Mr Medy's chestnut Derby grifin, one wile, (3), 37, 3:16, 1.62.2.27
Mr Mody's other chestnut Derby griffin, fugl grey Derby and urey oab, sns
ball, (in) 36)
362. 1.108.
2.231.
TEC
Mr
mile, ().
stands alone-unqualifiedly THE BEST.
to ship the remainder of the rice, and the Osaka Shosen Kaisha also intends to send ateamers with a similar object. Hearing of this, Mesars Jardine, Matheson and Co., foreign firms, who have hitherto almost Mosats. Buttorfiold & Swire, and other PIANOS monopolised the steamship service in that by all other Leading Makers
FOR SALE OR HIRE quarter are, according to vernacules ports, prepared to run in competition and these companies have lowered the
'The Channel fleet will now be weaker bad power to fix regulations in regard to at New York, has been appointed Resident each one was stopped or else missed them resson's Norland, three-quarters, freight rates from about 40 son to 35 son
than the German North Son fleet.
RUSSIA
Minister to Brazil. Mr Koike, a second class Legation Secretary, has been appoint
Consul-General at New York in place of Mr Uchida.
Okimass cemeteries. Mr Howett consider ed that it would be well to take lagal opinion on the matter and oned the suggestion of Mr Fang Wa Chon the report was ordered to be re-circulated, all the members not hating seon it.
OPEN SPACES.
ling the ball; Glover mlased the kick at goal, golug too high. Gogne, Glover and Le Grove shot in quick succession, but 1.46%.
mark. Then Pearce bad a shot, the duala | Mr to a good run by Lecky but Hamilton headed out. The Rugby throw-ins were on two or three occasions foul, but although appeals were made the referee declined to notice it.
19.18
AT
Mie Hough's white Derby and black sub. three-quarters, (ink 983, 1.12, 1.46), Mr Kadocris'e white Darby grifio, half
(in) 99, 1.087. (0) 43,—, 202.
Mr Mareball's pony, one mile and per picul. At present the Japanese PRICES consistent with ON quarter, (in.).
quality and BASED foined in for the last mile.
Mr White's Zapoter steamer "Kanju-maru" is engaged in the transport of rice between Baigon, Singa-|
PRESENT RATE Mir Master's Blue Nilo and Mr Cruick- pore, Hongkong, Manila and Canton, and shank's sub.. one mile, last three quarters, four or five Japanese stesmen are going There is much speculation as to who will
EXCHANGE, after half-time Meator had an opening (0), 57, 119, 1,46) accompanied by out to trade in the neighborhood of Java be the next Govorner of Ceylon. Three names are put forward-thews of Sir J. A but missed and the Y. M. C. A. again White Blaze, one mile, (in.), 98, 107; and Sumatra, while great activity of The disturbances at Lodz continue and pablished), dealing with the question of Sweitenham, Sir W. Macgregor, and pressed, Preskow being very strong in 1.42), 2.18. ambulance work is impossible, the hooli-exemptions from the operation of the Colonel Sir Henry Edward McCallum defence. He conceded a corner but the Mr Joppa sab., and Messra Parker and Japanese steamers is promised before long
Mackie's
Lie's vray sab., ona mile and aquarter, in the Malay Straits and vicinity. gans threatening to murder the doctors.
last mile, 1 161, 2.40, 2,26). S
i The wounded are lying in the streets..
Horrors at Lodz,
www.
LONDON, January 7.
THE UNITED STATES.
ד"די
The American Federal and Statos Courts
are actively prosecuting investigations regarding trading combinations, and the
Mr Lau Chu Pak's letter (already
Public Health and Building Ordinance Sir Henry is much fancied, says n Straits tino was pleared. A splendid ren, Boisk Fin Mody's black and dan sube,, que
win read by the secretary, and the Pre-contemporary. sident suggested that a committee should
A poor falsh, the don beaking the black mila (in.), 7, 1.16, 1.51, 2.968.
several lengths, Mr. White's
by
1.103, 1,44, 9.1 mile, (in.); 90%,
three-quar-
As we Japan Chronicle) have already noted, the scheme among individual Japan-
SIMPSON'S WHISKY
Quality
cee steamship-owner to form a combine is Unrivalled tion of the company is about to be announc making much progress, and the organisa,
ed, with a fleet of ateamers representing an aggregale tonnage of about 200,000. The Jiji writes-referring to this enterprise that a remarkable increase was made in the volume of Japanese shipping during the
ing "with an excellent shot by Le Grove, The King has approved of the following was spoilt by Clark, who saved splendidly, ba appointed to consider applications under sectiona 175 and 180, dealing with all but appointments to fill the posts of Military Pleroy and Lang had a dodging match near Investigating Trade. Combines, disputed caser.
Attaobó which will shortly become vacant the centre of the field but the Y., C. A.
eth.. Mr Howett questioned the Board's power at his Majesty's Embassies in St. Peters-player beat his opponcat and got clear with
the ball. The Rubgy players then brighton. Mr LONDON, January 7, to delegate their powers to such a comburg, Tokyo, and Washington:-St. Peters-ed up, Bailey and Master showing out well, ters, (in.), last hall, 36, 1.061.
This pony has
has gone under several names, mistée. The President, however, dockandburg, Brov. Col. G. E. Wyndham, 16tir but Ironsides and Hamilton were good in such as Highland Damping and Highland that they had the pottar.
(the Queen's) Lancers Tokyo, Lieut. Col. defence. Getting possession near bis own Bonnet, but bis Mr Fang Wa Ubun thought Mr Lau Chu
Mr Clarke's Tuter-State Commission in New York has Pak's suggestions were very reasonables R. W. Bogor, R.F.A.; and Washington, geal Griffithe made a long kick which Le has not decided on a rame for him yet
war, and the tonnego of the mercantile fest opened an enquiry into the rannipulations He only asked them to wait until the Com-Major B. ft. James, Royal Warwickshire Greve got, and he after making a good run,
shot at goal at a diffoult angle, dome hall, (10.), 4, 1.07b., thro-quarters; last
Ms F. H. May'a and the Bank's subs of Japan tatale about 1,000,000. Thía of the grest railway magnato Mr Harriman, mission had concluded and the report Regt.
stopped the ball from going behind and three-quarters, fin.), 98, 1.18), 1,493. whose anlimited poyar has enabled him to would now soon be completed and in the
Mr Wickham's sub., and Mr Mackie's country new stande sixth on the list of Clark loft his goal. Bore was a chance but purchase stock to the extent of £20,000,000 hands of His Excellency the Governor
Britain, Germany, the United States," in other railways, in six months, and to use The sections inflicted hardship ou landlord
before Smith-who took Coyne's pres-bay rab, three-quations, (in:), 34, 1,08, matins countries of the world, Great
the tands as he deemed fit.
and tenants and affected the terenus and
could shout, Daniel had hopped into goal. 1.41.* The enquiry comprises The Union Pacific prosperity of the Colony. It was a vary
Smith's kick was wild, however: Loose play (0) signifies the outside course was Franco and Norway beading the list. The serious question and to thought they would
in the centre of the field ended in Pearce used; "(in)" the faside breaking away with the ball and as both do well to wait for a month or 80.
Ironsides and Hickling charged him he was The President said they mart,regard the
able to pass to Lanz, giving him s splendid law as imperative until it was modified.
chance, which Lang coorp'ed and serred, Me Hewett was sorry to find himself at
The success of their opponents seemed varianon, with his Chinese friends. The
to liven up the Y. M. O. A. and for port of the Commission would certainly
Beveral minutes the Club's goal-keeper had
rough time of it, Clover and Coyne had dents of Kowloon on a wholesale scale was both good chances of scoring but failed, charged, at the Magistroy, this morning,
and the Southern Pacific.
The Vice-President of the former has admitted that he did not know how the) issue of $100,000,000 in 1901 bonds had bean spent... THE TRANSVAAL ELECTIONS.
Fixed for February.
LONDON, Jaunary 7.
The cloctions in the Transvaal are fixed for the end of February, but camping (campaigning?) has already begun.
The Boer leaders have distinctly pro- nounced against interference with Chinese
soon be before the Government hat it would
Major Bruce, West Riding Regiment, late Commandant of the late Chinose Regiment, has gund on retired pay. The service has lost a very smart officer by his retirement. It seems a thousand pities that the regiment which he had brought to such a very high state of efficiency, through many difficulties, should have been sacrificed to the fetish of a false
conomy.-Ex.
The wedding took place at Nagasaki on be some time before the Government would December 27 of Mr Albert Taylor, of
it
Purity
AK UBED 23)
GARY SIMPSON & S
THE
THE
Hous
CHING
increase in the number of vesicle has HOUSE bean followed by a hesey, dealine in the rale of freight, aron large steamship com. panies have experienced a beavy blow. The difficulty of india stomship LORDS owners can therefore be imagined, and it le admitted by all that the only course loft te
ROYAL
OF
HOUSE-
HOLD.
WARNING TO BICYCLI OWNERS.
A Thief Convicted.
A thief who has been victimizing real
Per Doxenuinassammá $16.00.
for the ship owners to incorporate them 10% Discount allowed until farther notice. cotras into one large company,
The Jij congratulating the ship-owners
act on its suggestion, if it did at all, and Shanghai, and Miss Jane Henriette for Clark was very info in goal, After with having stolen five blégeles plued at on the scheme having advanced so well, would have to go before the Secretary of Walker, oldest daughter of Captain and stopping a good shot by Glover, Clark from 350 to 3115 each, and several obair remarks that the vessels forming the bow State. It might well be six months before Mrs Wilson Walker, who are well-known kioked rather weakly, and Piercy returned valued at 880, from houses at Kowloon, on company's flest represent a total tonnage anything was done and if anything would
be done to lessen the hardships inflicted by the Ordinance by the appointment of
labour until an efficient substitute infound;, sab-committee it should be appointed. The President's motion was carried.
A SUGGESTION, .. TYPHOON FUND.
Captain J. W. Gould, Baron Kikkuhara, extent the danger el discano spreading
Dr. N. P. Crooke, Mr S. M. Williams, Mr general interests of the Colony it is ch friends for the honeymoon, at the con- T. B. Boone, Mr. C. V: Brooks, Miss vionely advantageous to keep herds of cattle olusion of which they, will take up their
as far from one another as posel residence in Shanghai..
far away from Ch Gertrude Holmes, Mr. J. Evershod, Mrble so that, in the event of an outbreak of Edw. J. Shields, Mr S. T. Watto, Mr A. disease in any ons roelity, the cattle in
others would be lena
to attack, thes
THE SHIELD,
The draw for the Hongkong Football hallenge Shield took place last night and
SOLS AOSTS
H. PRICE & CO.
Wine Merchants,
residents of Nagasaki. The legal ceremony te Glover, who in turn passed to Coyne various dates in December and the present of nearly 200,000. In Japan the new com a was performed at H.B.M.'s Consulate bo- right in front of goal. Cnyne's kick struck month. Defendant's name was given as pany will come next to the Nippon Yusen fora Mr H. G. Parlett, Acting Consul. The the upright and the ball glanced into gos', Tang Tam, age 20, and occupation that of Kalsha, in order of tonnage, and will become bridegroom, attended by his best man, Mr bringing the scores laval. Though the fitter. He, however, was previously oven one of the principal companies of the especially into the system of deferred- Y. M. C. A. kept up the attack they could known to the police, and had served a san world. When it la dusted, it will be a debates, and to report whether such opera- John' Bell; of Shanghai, arrived punctually not pierce the defence again, Presbaw and tence and would have been banished from power in shipping airdes et home and tious here caused or are likely to muša The following letter from the secretary and was speedily followed by the brido, Hall being particularly strong. Master did the Colony but for the fact that he claimed abroad, and in consequence the progress of injury to British or colonial train, and, if the scheme is followed with great interest so, what remedial action, if soy, should be who entered leaming on the arm of her good work among the Club forwardy but to have been born here. We have rooived from Mr F. J. Halton of the Dairy Farm Company was road com
After the thef.s were reported to the all over the world. Many of the steamers taken by legislation or otherwise. Obriendly, Dear Sir, I am, instructed by my father, who later gave her away, the bridos- though he centred twice the opposing backa the sum of $59.70 (the equivalant of 822 directors to bring to the notice of your maids, the bride's mother, Mr Wilson cleared. The score was unaltered when the police, Sergeant Wildan was giren charge which have been affered by their owners this is an inquiry affecting many classes and gold) collected on board the Toyo Kisen Board the desirability of separating as far Walkor, Jr., and Mr and Mrs David whistle want.
of the investigations with the respit that to join the fleet of the new company, touching complex problemy; and it is Kaisha's America Maru" between possible the various daizies in the Colony Crowe, forming the bridal party. The
The Rugby team played well for its first defendant was charged and two matins continue the Jiji, are said to be worn satisfactory to and that the composition of Honolulu and Yokolama on December 12, and to ask if your Board can see its way to Rev. Joli C. Mann was the officiating appearance, but le will need to pay more store deniors arrested and charged with out by ago. Is coping successfully with the Commision is an assurance that all in- 13, 14. Subscriptions were limited to 81 nggest legislation on the subject. clergyman, and as the bridal party left his attention to the rules of the game. There receiving stolen property. In connection other companies it is necessary for heteroate concerned will have a fair beating. (gold) each and the following subscribed "My directors are of opinion that such charteli, the organist, Mira Jordan, played was a good deal of illegal bumping on both with the latter no fewer than four solicitors now company to replace these old vessels The Idestion of the chairman, Ms Arthur Dr. G. P. Gehring, Mrs G, P. Gehring, separation would tend to lassen to the "Wedding March." At & p.m., Mridos, which might easily be eliminated appeared for the defence and at their by non oes. The object of the incor-Cohen, la excellent. It is a pledge that the perly-were remanded ontil next week. is chiefly to surge the competition and skill. The shipping interests which fruma spectator's point of view. Mr S. Kuwahara, Dr. A. Matsusake, Mr through the intermingling of Chinese om- and Mrs Taylor Iolt amid showers of con- without in any way impairing the game request the cases of roeiving, stolen proporation of judividual steamship owners inquiry will be conducted with (aspártfälity The first case taken against defendan existing among themselves, and alab in are affected have efficient representatives in Frod. J, Halton, Mrs Fred. J. Haltor,ployees, which, in spite of all precautions, fetta and rice and the good wishes of their cannot be altogether stopped. In the
was that of steal ng four chairs the property large measure to effect the improvement of Land Inverelyde, of the Cunard Line, Mr. of Mrs 4. C. Kerr, of Observatory Villas: the vessels engaged by means of combloed Phillips, of the Royal Mail Steam Packet In this instance to was seen leaving the funds, thus confronting the competition of Company, and others, also well known to Villas carrying the chaire, and was chased by large companion. If the new company the shipping world. Boma representatives Royal Chinese lakong and captared Mrs Kerr intends to maintain the services between of trade interesin, fasluding Ble Hugh Bell subsequently identified the chairs and Oriental ports engaged in by the vessels and Sir William Lewis, are nominatod; and sisted that no one had any sight to move before the incorporation, and to extend the there is, of course, an oficial element to them. Theogners of the stolen bicycles were services to South America and Ucoulay the Commision. Dr Macfadang, Habitary Inspector Bratt,keen competition with foreign steamers A. C. Squadr, W. Tulip and A. Moyanust be avoided end the now company fing. All of the biggeles, except Dr must be prepared to provide now and power Blacfarlane's, have been recovered, and ful steamers to coable it to store the were stolen from the verandahs and paas ultimate victory. If the company to ages of the verions claimanta houses, They content with the existing eleanors, and wore subsequently traced to the defendant peglects the improvement of its feet, the through his el rts to dispose of them. The incorporation will only assuage the existing bicycles were sold at ridioplous prices, one home competition, sud when strong foreign being purchased for $4, another valued at competitors enter the field partners in the combine will find themselves in more 8115, for 88, and another for $0.
The defendant had so defence to offer difficult p sition then that in which they
Feby 26|| four hours bard labour on each charge, or
Mar 16.
30 weeks' imprisonmond with hard labour and 20 hours in the steche, Mr Melbourne & Royal Commission has been appointed said that the stocks would take effect atte, to inquire into the operation of shipping rings or conferences generally, Azsi snode ach torn of six weeks.
O'Connor, Mr G. W. Boach, Mr. H. W. the Colony's milk enpplz curtailment of New Volcanio Island. =
Bowles and Mr W. Ritter.
IBT ROUSH.
A. Bongkong Rugby Club Engineers:
BA Co. 3rd Middlesex v
Middle Club Lusitano B.A.MO Bros:King Alfred, Hongkong Association Club, Royal Artillery
Hafamilet, Mr G. Winslow, MrJminimising the danger of s
The Principal Port Officer, in Baron The President said that he had consulted telegraphed to Calcutta on the 21st in 3rd the-Colonial Veterinary Surgeon on the matter but did not see how the Governmont start The Inspector of light-houses wires "Yes," said the architect, I once had an could interfere with private enterprise in on the 10th December, 1008, from Kyouk Dairy Farm Company were to buy Phyou, that a series of volcanic prapiane, out the neighbouring dairies no further resulting in a large laland being uphraved
hould b
bo
Independent fortune, but I lost it all #Ab," exclaims the shrewd man. “I suppose you built a house for yourself."
the way enggested. It was
was auggested that
licenses
that visintegranted for dairies in 12 mitos from Becop, bearing approximate- SPEAKSIWELL OF OHAMBERLAINS Mr Hawel!
s the Dairy Farm Com-ly 36 degrees West by North, arp till pany made the proposal that they should motive. Marinors hereby warned. Kyouk
COUGH REMEDY.
R John Main, Manager for P. J. Fator move away from the neighbouring dairies Phyon is 75 miles south of Akyah,
Alrios, makes the following statement for
son and Company, Bloemfontein 8. Has N
M
or do they (Laughter.)
that the neighbouring remove away from them.
sale here and es big
OROUP.
Reliable medicine and one that should
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afg Co., 3rd Middlesex.
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2. Winner of A Kine Alfred.".
3 Royal Artillery Winner of C.
Winner of B Hongkong Association
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Winner of 2 Winner of 3
the benefit of the publioChamberlain's The Fresident: I think they suggest always be kept in the home for itri Cough Remady has we have been handling it for several years, that the neigbooring dairies should remove mediate uso in Chymberlain's Gough Reet round to be played on or beforo Jary 26 and was son fecool to six weeks 3401 with find themselves at present. we can confidently say that we sell more of away from them. I am afraid that is acares mody. It will prevent the attack if 2nd
of any oiler proparation of fly practica MEER AAN TALAG
given
It then we
we do of
that
1st kind. This medicine is comediallywo can recommend at all, recommended fur epuglis. oulds, group and
88 coon as the child becomes boarge, or I don't think it is a thing even efter. the croupy cough appeare, There is no danger in giving it to children
Bémi-dual
Little ones with absolute securus. Fursalo
The Dindor eleven had to withdraw as the ship leaves the atstion during January,
It was decided to inform the Delry Form for it contains na ogáum or o hue hirmful whooping cough and can be given to the Company that the suggestion was not drugs For sale by al chemists and store.
practicable
by all hemléts and storekeepers.
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Shipping Rings.
Ha: "Will you believe me if I fall you
you are the only girl I ever loved?" Shar Certainly not. He will you be my wife? I'do admire a sensible woman,
HABIT TO BE ENCOUR GED,
4 kg of kooping on hand a bottle of ham. mother who has acquired the habit berlain's Cough Remedy, raven he self
酰 great amount of unestine andanzlory. Coughs, colds and croup, to which children. are stoepifble are quickly cured by its Any topdency cold to result in 1 soon as the frat symptoms of order appear, twill prevent the atistik. This remedy contains nothing injurious and mothersive it to little ones with a feeling o
g of perfect Bold bukil chemie Fed