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SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 1907.
fores during the last twolve months was received for what it was worth, I, THE TRUNK TRAGEDY.
at least in the South of China, confirmation were required that China
2.15 p.m.-Meeting of His Majesty's Only three days ago a very biting is turning longing eyes towards our
Justices of Peace at the Magistracy,
Miscellaneous
Goode per Korea undelivered after non
on this date subject to rent, Goods per Polynesien unclaimed after this dato at Noon will be subject to rant
and landing obarges.
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date eubject to rent,
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satiro was published in Canton by one of the anti-opinmiats. It would be hardly possible to translate it, for the keenness of the satiro and the point of
northern sanatorium it is found in the paragraph we published last everning China thoroughly realises that she has a better chance of inducing Great
Off the Track.
Suspect Still at Large.
not
One breast pin, set with diamonds," Ono Chinese neck chain, cash pattern, diamond iti centre..
Gold watch and with diamonds, monogram *M, G. M".
One long chain cable pattern.
Diamond and ruby bracolot. One naglo gin with pearl in mouth. One Small pearl brooch with torquoiso drop.
Small gold chain bracelet.
One thuis and lock medallion, hend set in diamonds.
The whole is vahud ut about $1,500 (gold).
(From Our Correspondent.) the wit depeaded much on the play of Britain to relinquish her rights to lease!
Sason, August 10, words possible to so large in extent in Wei-bai-wei at the present moment than Characters she is ever likely to have again. The
The suspected murderer was the Chinese language.
aboard the Hongkong Maru. having certain sounds were used for present British Ministry is large anti- those having the same sounds but Imperialistic. It is swayed by the
The ship's officers state that a person Labour Party-although admitted Little different; mcaring something very
Englandiers Like Sir Henry Campell-answering the description of the suspect covered regarding the murdered woman.. belonged to Youngstown, in Ohio, U‚§, A.
The Murdered Woman.
A few further, details have been dis
tare, &c., at Mr Goo. P. Lammert'e but the innuendoes were not so vello Bannerman and Mr Lloyd George do boarded the steamer at Hongkong and ] Her name was Gertrinle Dayton, and she
General Memoranda, Wednesday, August 14-
2.30 p.m.-Auction of Rozsehold Furni.
Hale Toda 6,30 p.m.-Meeting of Dowling Club,
Ld., at Club PeamisGS. Goods per Arcadia not cleared at 4p.m.
on this date subject to mat. THURSDAY, August 15-
Il n.m--Auction of One Marine Triple Expansion Engine, &o., at No. 1, Re- clamation Street, Yaumati. Noon--Auction of Sundry Wines and Spirits, &c., at Messra Hughes & Hough's Sales Booms. Goods por Forwaerts undelivered alter
this date subject to rent.
SATURDAY, August 17:-
Noon Meeting of The Hongkong and Shanghal Banking Corporation, at the City Hall. Goods per Intel undelivered after this
not require much swaying. Fortunate asked for a passage to San Francisco, She was very well-known in Maplin as
ly in the Minister for Foreign affairs the offering a quantity of jewellery as nation possesses a strong and conscien-security.
tious statesman whose influence acts as The officers refused the jewellery and a corrective to the parochialism of many it is said the man returned ashore. of his colleagues. Sir Edward Greg
Another Clue,
but that those who are fairly well educated would be able to understand
being of the unfortunate class. Her ago was between 30 and 30, and her hair was them. All this points to the certainty
originally dark, though the deceased was that a largo body of public opinion is
in the habit of using dyos, and the latest colour adopted was a dark auburn. Tho growing or has grown up which will
brash and bottle of hair dye were found in the hotel. She was tall and rather alim, support the Government in its gigantic task. But the anti-opium Societies may be expected to deal with tho The receipt of the foregoing intelligence though not thin, and woro stylish clothes; have not contented themselves with Wei-bai-wai problem in the best interests has rather disappointed the police. who those in the possession of the police hearing The polico have received a good deal of last momcat, takon passage by the Hong- moraly attacking the system, and those of the Empire. Doubtless he will be felt fairly sure that the suspect had, at the witness to this. who are mixed up in it. They have guided in his determination by the Kong Mart. That a un did go on board information from a woman who lived with made arrangements so that those who advice of the British Minister at Peking, the vessel at the last moment is a fact, for the deceased in Manila, and who is now in date subject to zent.
bave been addicted to the pipe may the Admiral in command of the Chien he paid for his fare and was passed by the Bongkong. It was from this source that MONDAY, August 19:---
Noon-Meeting of Hongkong & Wham-bo assisted to alike themselves free Squadron, and the Officers Commanding Doctor of the U. 8. Consulte. He was the jolies discovered the loss of the a man of haggaul appearaxe with a few jewellery, and also received a photograph poa Dock Co., L., at Co.'s Offices. 3 p.-Auction of Leasehold Property from the bonds with which they have troops in North and South Chinn, "It is days growth of beard on his chin, of the suspected man.
st Mr Ges, P. Tammett's Sales Room, allowed themselves to bo bound. Re-impossible for us to know what that ad but he did not answer the description of
fuges have been opened, and medical vice will be, but we would be greatly the wanted man Jackson in detail. assistanco has heen secured, so that surprised if they recommended the relin A.Passenger by the Tosa Marua suspect was arrested, Police Sergeant. But another steiner sailed for Keelung Watt taking hire to the station. Mr those who have no homes to which quishment of the rights given us by
and Shanghai on Tuesday which, at least Larson (of the Monteaglu) identified they can go may find a temporary formal agreement. Quite apart from up till noun- to-day, had not been consider the suspect as the man who took the box refuge in those homes, and obtain thore health considerations Wei-hai-wei is of od closely. She was the Tesa Man. Önon boud. In height thin suspect dal not her travelled a mag named duckson, who, tally with the description given, but in necording to the Nippon Yusen Kaisha's one other particulars he was similar. both medical assistance and also light immense strategie importance.
JEWELLERY PAWNED. work. All this is as it should be and have no coaling station north of Hong- Passenger Clerk, answered the description:
The police bave recovered two diumonds will mentorially assist those who are so kong except Wei-hai-wei, consequently, of the wanted way.
Taid noh," said the Clerk, in converspawned by H. Jones, Hongkong Hotel, far gone that they are unable to break in the event of difficulties arising in tion with a representative of this paper Room 24, These word pawned on July
from the pipe without assistance. the worth it is obvious that the to-day, "suspect the man until I read the for 855, and with this money the suspect leased area might prove of supremeCasa MAIL last night, and this morningin believed to have paid his fare on the
I communicated with the police." Whether the arrangements whereby
value. There is no guarantee that the Tho Clerk west on to nai that the man those who have been heavy smokers
Anglo-Japanese Alliance will be renew-eslled at the office ou Monday and
The China Mail
BOROKONG, BATurday, aboost 10, 1907.
THE ANTI-OPIUM CAMPAIGN.
YESTERDAY was the appointed day for putting into force the new regulations against opium smoking throughout the
The Eighteen Provinces of China. "Opium Question" has been a long and intricate one, which we need ant discuss at large here and now. Very divergent view bave beou o pressed as to the incidence of blame if blame there be-for the extensive! introduction of the drug into China; conflicting opinions have heen held and maintained as to the measure of
RWBY
We
are to to allowed a certain quantity and, in my event, it is not wise to tako usked the price of the passage to Shanghai, -
and on being told $CO, he later paid the
any risks. We trust that those who call monoy. He said that his baggage was on
A SUSPECT ARRESTED. Shortly before 4 'clock this afternoon
Tosa Mara,
Stop Press.
on the name of Justice whenever the board and that he was sailing with the THE SUSPECT ESCAPES.
of opium, in the form of pills, are wise, opinions differ; on the other hand smokers are to be allowed these pills question arises of Great Britain giving only under medical supervision, and in up a right, will not prevail and that the constantly decreasing quantities. Ap-British flag will continue to fly over
Wei-hai-wei until 1998. parently the Government itself has made no provision for the needs of the smokore, but then, although theoreti-
An interesting trial of the fitness of the Chinese for scif-government is now
novel
resset..
This usa, the Shipping Clerk declares, answered the description of the suspect..... especially regarding his bionde hair aud gold-filled teeth.
Consulate were on heart and saw the man
clusively to-day...
Ashore at Woosung,
(From Our Correspondent.)
SHANGHAI, August 10: News has arrived from. Woosang that the Suspect arrived there in the Tosa Maru but nade his escape...
LOCAL AND COAST NEWS.
The French Mail of the 9th July was delivered in London on the 9th Aug:
The Band Performance advertised för
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tees) has been granted twelve months take place.
Surgou-Loutenant C. Forsyth (Volun
leave of absence.
Prior to the sailing of the vessel the Shipping Clark and the Doctor of tho U.S. who booked as Jackson en deck in con- harm that follows the use of the drug cally the Chinese Government is pa-proceeding at Tientsia native city. A vorention willi
a woman uamed Miss The fucts, therefore, we must assume, ternal, it prefers tint its duties should our readers have learnt from our telc Smith, who lui booked a passage to
In the meantime detectives and Highly Recommended by the are such that it is possible for these be performed by proxy. There is grains and from the interesting letters Seattle. She came from Manila on the
Kusano Marn, and belle were on the Toss gone to Woosing to attempt his divergent views to be held with some something that appeals
the from our Tientsin correspondent Yuan Maru when she sailed. to show of reason on both sides. These imagination, however, in the word
Shib-kni some time ago decided to Whether there is any connection. Le capture. quarrcle of the past, however, seem of the Emperor being sufficient to shut grant the citizens of Tientsin an tween this man and the criau remains to be opportunity of managing their muni-suun. The Town Marn arrives in Shian, bai for the present to have been buried, up ten thousand opium dens, and acipal affairs. An election was held five to-day, and if the police there are alert and to-day, according to all reports thousand opium shops, throughout the [or-six weeks ago and the Chinese mani, they should be able to settle the point con- and rumours, the energy of the whole of China, and though probably fested great interest in the
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strong determination on the part of worth, there will be a movement which an institution elected by the people the information line proved to be unproduc the Chinese Government to bring the in history will take its place among themselves was brought into existence, tive of any result.
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"tapering off" the prodection of Not property only, but reasonable connected with the murder
As we announced in portion of last nights effort is being made to exppress onse opium gradually, the term decided intelligence, adequato education, and for all the over-indulgence in opium.upon being ten years, we are not alto meritorious public service, are sufficient isme the Hongkong Maru arrived at Shang- cloring of chops is wise. What is the prudent. The western disqualification of the vessel's arrival at Woosung being wired to Shanghai three detectives, one of Chinese Government, if it is able to use of gradually diminishing the pro-puts in one group pauper, criminals whom was a Japanese, wont down by tend impose its will upon the millions of its duction if the consumption is to be lunatios and wowen. Again, in regard er and boarded the vessel. They were people who smoke opium. We may summarily checked
to council-proceedings it is provided unsuccessful, however, for their prey that there shall be publicity except not no board. when there is specific reason to the Of course, the detectives are hamlicap contrary, Foreign municipal councils ped; the suspect has a good start an baro not reached that stage of enlight without a doubt he is making the best e
it. On Tuesday and Wednesday 27 vessola. would be impossible in Great Britain WHEN the Peking correspondent of
enment yet. The municipal regula. to.denl with alcoholic drinks or even The Times" takes the trouble to wire tious, in short, appear to be admirably left Hongkong, on any of which the suspect may have takon passage. How with tobacco in this way. The people urging the retention of Wei-kai-wei, it devised, and are in advance, if anything over, it is generally believed that he is still would be up in arms, and would not is evident that something is afcot. Dr of many similar foreign institutions in in the Colony, in which erent his capturo submit to interforoner with thoir Morrison luserned a high reputation the Far Eust It remains to be seen is practically certain. personal rights and froedor. Yet, for accuracy, and it is clear that he is in how the machine will work. All that hore, the Covernment has decided Fossession of some information which can be said now is that its authors have
done well, and deserve well. to impose, and has made preparations justifies his warning. Not so long
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In another colum will be found an advertisement of a Circulating Library instituted by Messes Watkins, Limited. This has been, as the advertisement says, long felt want" for sometime, aud some usa byou to all who delight od wholesome novel, especially do have not the privilege of the Tongsong Club's library. The books te all Colonial Editions.
The Volunteers.
Trooper B. N. Speus and Gunner W. Wills have been permitted to resign from the Volunteers with effect from July
The Suspect's Name, Naturally enough the detectives are 30. It is notified for information that extremely disappointed in not effecting members of the Hongkong Volunteer- capture on board the Hongkong Mars, but Corps are admissible to becomio members
lunteer Huadquarters... The Colony's Pazed.
Revenue received from January 1 to May 31 totaled $2,808,904.72 against $2,766,597.60 for the same period last year," Licenses, Fees of Court and Interest show-
to act with a view to imposing, its since it was reported that China, was an The Typhoon that has been menacing they are taking their rebuff philosophically of the Hongkong Civil Service Co-opera personal will on millions who hava xious to find a suitable base for the navy the Colony during the past day or two was and are not relaxing their efforts one whitive Society. Tornis can be, seen at Voi
Ila apparent that they are now standing which she contemplates building. Ideened well away to-day and the signals their trial. Thoir utility has been question menso as the const line of China is there delayed in their departure owing to there by more than one and they are now
straining every nerve to bring Adzotte ard but few pwhich would be suit being a shortage of loading facilities.
for that is the suspect's correct name within the clutolies of the law. And the able for this purpose. Wei-hai-wei and
police can depend on the assistance of very Kiao-cliou are undoubtedly the beat, n
man in the Colony. fact demonstrated by their selection at a
The Stolen Jewellery. time when acquisitive Powers had only
Bofore Adsetts left the hotel. he secured to name their demand to have it compli- HAINFALL AT HOSGKONG OBSERVATORY. every artiole of jewellery which the murder whitens the Teeth, strength-fow years. The more intelligent ofed with and it may be taken for granted
1907 1894-1906. cd woman possessed and took them away over $313,000. ens the Guns.
the people have ceased to allot the that the shrewd advisers of Grent Bri- January...... 5.15
Moan. Max. Min with him. As far as can be learned the
1:32 8,430.00
An Arbitration Board. Llame for opium upon any particular tain and Germany took the most valu-Mareb... 34
7.9602 Jewellery she owned was as follows 11.49 200
One pair diamond carings. 17 5.39
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May.11.28 12.81 48.84 116 ing and insturing an opposition to ago gave a sort of qualified denial to the June 19.17 16.67 34.37 2.34
98.244.67. July . 7.30 12.50 indulgence in opium, because it is allegation that China was anxious for
The year's rainfall to the end of the detrimental to the welfare of the State the retrocession of Wai-hai-wei. But month amounts to 47.04 inches, the 23
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His Honour Mr. Justivo Wise, the Ono ving, pink poart, sot with diamonds. Hon. Mr W. Chatham, C.M.G. Mr. Wil Ons solitairo diamond ring,
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