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General Memoranda,
COTTAGE PIANOS THURSDAY, December 19
BY
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RACHELS, PLEVEL, CHAPPELL, HOPKINSON, and ROSENKRANZ, &c.
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9.30 p.m.-Auction of Household Farci ture, &c., at Mr Geo, P. Lammerr's Sales Room,
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There is okayy tax in amèron, on press paper, wréalpulp and all the wood | whitel, ipio the miketure of paper. The inevitable result has been of the formation ofà.Paper Trust which
PATROLLING THE WEST
-FIVER,
A Serious Society.
We understand that a Sciety has been-
Aleading to tho report fails are me- comulating and one of the conditions is that the families of any who actually se their lives will he cared for,
:
FROM HANKOW TO HONG- KONG OVERLAND.
has steadily been incoming the price of † food in the Kirangtung Province in the erudity. The position having which rich and representative men have become intolerable the American Yews- mumbers and have pledges them Goods per Delhi not cleared at 4 p..paper Publisher Association las apelves if necessary to Live their lives in peed in President Ryserer to allipler to prevent the British coatinating the
policing of the West River. | the tax. President (kooseveli at once pro- mised to recounident Congrues to grant the publishers the relief asked for and also to urge the Department of Juative to uscertain if the paper manu- furturers were violding the, anti Trust laws. This is a very pretty situation. At one time the President was a Free Trader but now he is a "good" Pro- tectionist. Among the gentlemen who waited upon him to ask for the abolition of the tax were the publishers of papers which, in season and out, preach the gospel that high duties make for general prosperity. As ap of the few Free Trade organs in New York aptly puts it: "They are demanding Free Trade in paper, while insisting that not another BOMIKONO, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1907 hair on the hodry tariff head should be
FRIDAY, December 20:-
Goode per Mongolis undelivered alter noon on this dato subject to rent... SATURDAY, December 21:-
9 p.m.-Performance at City Hall. 2.50 p.m.-Auction of Gold and Silves ware, &c., at Mr Geo. F. Lammert's Bales Rooms.
The China Mail.
OUR POLICY IN INDIA.
....
WHEN Me John Morley was appointed Secretary of Stater for India many shook their beads and thought that a result of his regime would be the demoli-
tion of the work of long and wonry years
i
The Hon. Mr Edward Osh eng, Consul- General Wilder, and Professor Edmunds,
of Cauenn, have returned from their trip} which began at Hunkow, ischulin: Chung- sho, Hangchow and Yungchow, in Humna province. Kweilin, the capital of Kwangsi pariner, and concluding with a voyage! of 250 miles down the Furirer to Wuchow. The gentleinen report that the Chinese met with word uniformly agreeable and there were no unpleasant incidents during the tour. Indeed, the Chinese officials
and others did a they could to make the
trip pleasurable.
touched." It is ever thus with "high"
The Pingslun coal mines in Hunan Protectionists. They beseech the other province-with a sixty mile railway- fellow to recognise that the surest way operated by Gerumus for the Chinese was for him to wax rich is to pay thumping | visited, and stay's were made with various duties for the benefit of the manufacturers mission groups, often the only Europeas of the article and commodities in daily in the various places. There were two use. But when they are offered a dose hour-boat trips in the itinery and these the travellers zegard as a rather tedious of their own medicine they turn away in disgust and declare that it is too inform of locomotion when one must consult time. The local officials always insisted expressibly nauseous. It is evident that
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1907.
BY TELEGRAPH. BY TELEGRAPH.
MOROCCO.
A French Attack.
(Exclusive Service, applied by Rester,
vin Bombay)
LONTUN, December 18.
A Franch column, 3000 strong, moved out of Lalapamarnis, oparating ogainst Benis Mussen,
The Intter is posted in the hilly, Firing was heard at Ujda all yester day morning
GERMANY AND
HOLLAND.
The Kaiser's Confidence.
(Exclusive Service, supplied by Reuter,
cia Bombay.) -
LONDON, December 16.
JAPAN'S' BUDGET,
Outlay on Army and Navy Curtailed.
(From Our Correspondent.)
TOKYO, December 17. The details of the Japanese Budget have now been settled.
A number of public enterprises have
been postponed and garing of Yen 10,000,000 is to be made on an average- annually for the next six years.
The expenditure on the Armyisto: he curtailed by Yen 20,00,0000 per year, and a saving of Yen 53,000,000 is to be made on the Navy during the next six years......
The duties on tobacco, sake and sugar have been increased and a new. duty has been imposed on petroleum, which is expected to yeild Yen 30,000,000 annually.
The Kaiser, speaking at Amsterdam, replying to Queen Wilhelmina's toast, and he would stake his life on the maintainance of peace between Uer-rested prosumably in view of Japan's
many and Holland,
He referred to the Netherlande as
by those who had actually borne the the Protectionist newspaper proprietors/upon supplying the travellers with a guard the land where his ancestors learned
beat and burden of the day in India, As we pointed out some time ago never
A. S. WATSON have expectations been so falsified.
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Mr Morley, while not forgetting those principles of which he was so eloquent an exponent in by-gone times haa dis- closed himself as a wise and a generous but frm administrator. No exception
of Holliers--the escort ranging from three some protection, as robber bands might hare elected to abandon for a time their attacks on natives.
of America hold that different kinds of to a dozen-und these may have been sauce are necessary for the goose and for the gander.
LOCAL AND COAST NEWS.
Last evening the stoner Rubi arrived from Manila after a bad passage-dirty weather and high sen throughout..
Captain H. C. Moultrie, R.G.A., from December 21, 1907, to January 6, 1908.
Leave of absence, on privato affairs, to could possibly be taken to the inthe righbouring countries, is granted to fluence which he has wielded upon Indian polities. He has been strong when strength was required and he bas made concessions when they could be mado without endangering the su. premacy of the British race. There has been nothing in his administration to
It is reported from Sasebo that the suggest the humanitarian intent up-destroyer Sazanami, which recently weat
Calendars have been seat us by agents of the Commercial Union Assurance Co., the Alliance Assurance Co.-and nent pencil case comes from the Phonix Company.
ou showing the correctness of his own aground in Hirato Strait, was refloated at views at any cost.
Mr Morley has 11.30 am. on the 6th. She has been towed had to grapple with Indian affaire when they were most difficult. An avowed
OF THE FINEST QUALITY. believer in granting self-government to subject uations he has been confronted with a noisy and insistent demand that Indians should honceforth guide the
into the harbour at Tashka,
THE BANDMANN'S.
Last night, the Bandaun Company pleased a largo audience at the Theatre Reyal with their production of Sntro's stiring play, "John Glayde's Honour." John Ghayde, an Amariom Iron King, was impersonated by Mr Chude King, and
their duty to their country.
(DEUTER'S SERVICE.] FURIOUS GALES IN THE CHANNEL.
Losmos, December 15. Furious gales have been blowing in the English Channel since yesterday, and there are many wrecks and loss of life on the South coast.
A seven masted American schooner
Mrs Glayde was represented by Miss was wrecked on the Scilly Islands yes. Florence Hunner. They were of course the terday evening with a loss of eighteen centre of the plot Fyhn Glayde in bie of her crew, and a pinnace belonging pursuit of the dollar neglected his wife, to H.M.S, Speedwell capsized at cheer and ultimately she became so infatuated ness, drowning sight. with an artist, that when Glayde eventually
The cross channel traffic is interrupt- decided that he would leave the dollar mill for the domestic hearth his presence was decidedly unwelcome to his wife. His corner iu her heart had been filled up, and the interest in the piece is developed by his discovery of the fact, by the strenuous denial of infidelity on the part
ed.
FINLAND,
LONDON, December 15. Important developments are imminent
of his wife, and by his appearance at a in Finland.
General Kauthara, ex-Governor Gene-
The Victoria Cinematograph, Desmoneat when Mre Glaydo is about to
elope with her lover. There is much ral of Odessa, is to be appointed Gor- hunan interest in the story-it is intensely Voeux Road, is going strong, and is now showing entirely new films-a Love Story dramatic, and the betrayed man's parteror General, and a strong military and Two Orphans being described by then, the plot is altogether a fine one. Mir force is proceeding to Finland ostensibly management as particularly beautiful. Chude King exhibited the force and for matceuvrez
character! we now expect of bim and Miss The Government is apparently resolv. His Excellency the Governor and Lady Hamer took her difficult and unlovely parted to crush the revolutionary organiza.
tions This evening Beauty and the Bargo" will be staged.
Very Suitable for destinios of India. For a man pledged. Lugard, accompanied by Dapt. Mitchell with exceeding skill
Presents.
Handsome Dressing Sets
Will prevent the following latest London Handsome Puff Boxes - Successes for the first time in Bongkong:
TO-NIGHT!
TUESDAY, DEC. 17TH,
Mr W. Jacob's 'beautifui comedy
•BEAUTY AND THE BARGE,'
boys a half-holiday.
na Mr Morley undoubtedly is, to the Talyor, A. D. C., visited Queen's College principle that subject races should be to-day and rande so inspection lasting one given salf rule at the earliest possible and a half hours. His Excellency gave the opportunity the position was undoubt- edly an extremely awkward one. Nooe the less he faced that position bravely
"
PERSEVERANCE LODGE.
A STREET FIGHT.
Stabbed Over Ten Cents.
The extension of armamonte is ar
ententes.
LATE TELEGRAMS.
[N. C. D. NEWS RERVICE.]
JAPANESE EMIGRANTS.
Toxxo, December 19. The report that negotiations are to be opened between America and Japan na an.... aftermath of the immigration question, and specially with a view to the control of Japanese labouring men students, is totally without foundation. Such matters lie
entirely within the control of the adminis- trative powers of the United States while the understanding between the two coun trica is so full and elastic as at presont.
In the poach which he made at the meating of the Oriental Association to night Mr O'Brien. United States Ambai- sador in Tokyo, took the most optimistic. view of the situation.
THE HUNTING OF HUNGHUTZE.
TOKYO, December 10. The Governor-General of Kuantung has issued the strictest instructions to local officials throughout the district for delig with the Hunghutze.
MANCHURIAN COLLIERY
EXPLOSION:
Texro, December 10. Thirty-six native labourons, have been ontombed by an explosion of gas in t calliery rear Teiling.
BAD TIMES IN HARBIN.
TOKYO, December 10. Many Russian factories are being closed.
at Harbin in consequence of strikes at home.
THE FINANCIAL CRISIS.
THE CALIFORNIA EXCLUSION
+ BILL. NEW YORK, December 10.
RUSSIAN SOCIALISTS.
LONDON, December 15. Last night at the Masonic Hall the The trial of Socialists at St. Petersburg
NEW YORK, December 10. A walk of work in connection with the Perseverance Lodge, No. 1105, E. C., held for treason has resulted in the most Senator Benjamin R. Tillman intends to Ladies' Sewing Meeting of the Wesleyan their annual banquet, and Wor. Bro. drastic sentences. Church, Wanchini, has been arranged for. W. C. Bopnar was installed Worshipful
introduce a motion of inquiry into the right. Tho prisoners included 37 ex-mem-of Mr Cortelyou, Secretary of the Trea and oven the most captious of Union: Thursday afternoon, Decombor 18th, in the Master, the Immediate Past Master being bera of the Duma, 30 of whom have sury, to issue Treasury certificates to meet ists must acknowledge that he has held sand-room of the tailors and old Wor. Bro. F. W. Edwards. The gathering been permanently exiled to Siberia, 22 the financial crisis.
Homg, at 3 o'clock. Useful and fandy TO-NIGHT Cut Glass Bottles in Great the scales fairly. While not allowing articles suitable for Xais presents are to was an exceedingly pleasant one and the receiving in addition various terms of
most jovial good followabips prevailed, both imprisonment. the foolish and fatuons anti-British ben speciality.
the new W. M. and the retiring one being, Variety
movement to disturb him in the least
It appears from reports made by Mr greatly esteemed, and consequently highly popular. The speeches were cordial to a degree he has made concessions to the Takahira. the Japanese Ambassador at degree, and the musical programme was The grunt Haymarket Theatre success. Hair Brushes in Leather Cases Indian national spirit which will be Roms, that the Italian Minister of Cam-greatly appreciated. The band from the munications will introduce a bill into the Mondiouth was present and played a By special arrangement with Mr Cyreli
remembered long after their` bestower
programme of selections. next session of the Senate for the establish-The officers for the year are: W.M., A disturbance occurred in Chater Road bag passed away. To Mr Morley is das ment of a steamship service between Mr. Bro. J.. W. C. Bonnar I.P.M., this morning which resulted in the stabbing
Wor, Bro, F. W. Edwards; Senior War- the credit that two Hindons for the Verica and Yokohama, via Port Said, den. Bro. P. Tester; Junior Wardon, Bro. of a street coolie. It seems that one calle Aden, Colombo, Singapore, and Shanglini. R. T. Dalton Sayle; Chaplain, Bro. Arhowed another ten cents and either could first time in history--are members of The scheme provides for the construction descon Banister, Trensur
Treasurer, Bro. J.D. Auld; not or would not repay that amount when
Sonior Dea. con, Bro. Frank Bro, A
A. G. Coppin; Director of Ceremonies, Bro. O. D. Thomson; Orgnaist, Bro, G. gether and began to belabour each other declared that no serious question existed between America arid Japan. If any A telegram from Tientsin to American H. Belton-Foster: Stewards, Bro. W. S. with their fists. During the struggle the should arise to this future, he added, the Brown, Bro. WL. Leasks; Inner Guard, slighter one-he who had lent the money friendship and goodwill obtaining between Bro. K. S. Carruthers; Tyler, Brodrew a pan knife and stabbed his op- the two countries would guarantee &
ponent in the abdomen. The pair con-satisfactory settlement. tinued to atruggle and by this time a crowd of coolies had gathered round.. A policeman was attracted by the crowd and
Maude.
Perfume Sprays
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 18TH,
THE EARL OF PAWTUCKET, Razors in Cases
The present succces of New York and Loudon, now crowding the Playhouse, London. By special arrangement with Mir Oyre! Mande.
THURSDAY, Dec. 19,
Hall Caine's great play THE CHRISTIAN ' Now crowding the Lyceum Theatre,
London, nightly.
FAREWELL PERFORMANCE. "
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It is stated from Washington that the Government is relying on Japan's putting. a restriction on her emigrants to forestali the attempt to pass an Asiatlo Exclusions Bill through Congresse
AMERICA AND JAPAN."
TOKYO, December 1L Mr O'Brien, American Ambassador to
the India Council. In a word Mr of steamers of 7,000 tone, with great cargo Scoretary, BrGraham; Junier Deacon,, asked to do so Then the lender struck on, in his speech at Tokyo last night,
responsibility reats upon him that for
accommodation.
papers, dated November 15th, stated that
A HUSBAND MURDERED.
the borrower and the two closed to-
THE KOREAN CAULDRON,
Tokro, December 11. Riota continue to take place in Korea. Four moro members of pro-Japanese society have broj murdered,
THE FINANCIAL CRISIS.
NEW YORK, December 11"
Morley while showing himself a strong aympathisor with the legitimate aspira- tions of the Indians for self rule, hae
information had been received-there-from Vanstone, wisely leavened his beliefs and sym-
Vladivostock to the effect that an Americao pathies with the recollection of his commission left that port about October duties to the Empire. That India 25th on the steamer Tungus for Olga
Moho, alias Lam Kuo, was charged at pushed his way through, arresting both may become capable of self-government Fay to inspect and survey the place with a
view to its use as an American base. Olgathe Magistracy this afternoon with the of the contestants and marching them is sincerely to be desired, But' Bay is on the cost of Siberin, nirth of murder of her husland, by administering off to the station. They were charged obviously, the time is not yet and Vladivostock and opposite Yeze. The har. Gelsin, a parcotic poisoning. The with creating a disturbance and while bour is reported to be good, though it is murder is alleged to have taken place on in the station the wounded man com- even Mr Morley, with all his
open to cast winds. It is four fathoms November 17 at 59 High Street, nud after plained of having been stabbed. He genuinely fine ideala, is constrained to deep, and is frozen during thirty to forty Biving her husband the poison the woman was examined and was found to have The inquiry into the right of Mr Cortel- took some herself. She was discovered in a been stabbed in the abdomen. The wound you, Secretary of the Trosury, to issue acknowledge now that the weight of days each year,
semi-conscious condition and was removed was a small due in length, but apparently Trensury certificates, which is proposed by to the hospital, being attended to by was deep and dump had formed beneath Senator B. R. Tillman, has been shelved. By kind permission of Major Hatch Dr Bell, whose offerts resulted in her the skin. He was promptly removed to India the hour has not yet struck. Our and Uficers of the 120th D.C.O. Baluchiis,recovery. The husband was then dend the Government Civil Hospital and the policy in India, the policy of slowly but the band of the regimens will play at the and an analysis of his stomach revealed Dootor trested him and then kept hint in surely preparing the Indian people for King Edward Hotel on Thursday nighat, traces of poison. After taking formal hospital. Meanwhits the other man is
19th inst., during dinner. The following is evidence Mr F. A Hazeland remanded being detained by the police. He admitted of the Pacife fleet at Hampton Roads, the day when they will be entrusted
the hearing. get? | the programme :— with the administration of their own March Euterpe Wm. Clarke affairs, has not suflared in consequence Valse Caressante Lambort Overture La Flautiste...... Kling of Mr Morley becoming Secretary of Selection The Merry Widow... Llicar Cornet Solo The Star of England. Farrell A. 8. WATSON & 00, State for India. It le but just that the Romance... Pappies
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THE NEVADA STRIKES.
NEw York, December 12. President Roosevelt will nominato, a Moret commission to arbitrate in the strike of
the miners on the Nevada goldfelda, Rubons
Intermozzo Endoren Andre
Two members of the French Chamber
JODGE WILFLEWA N
New York, December 12 Mr. Torrin Androws is actively engaged
fought a duel, and one of them former in Washington in an Impotchment of Minister of War declares that he is afraid Judge Wißoy. The result of the campaign he has caught a cold from the uncounter, in at present indefinite.
THE PACIFIC FLEET,
NEW YORK, December 11. Admiral Robley Evans takes command
the stabbing, remarking that the other All the vessels that compose it with the exception of this battleship Minnesota, was the stronger man and owed him ten have assembled then. centa.
CANTON LEPER FUND,
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*SMAIJ,POX IN JAPAN,
...... Tosto, December 19. There have been twenty-four cases of small-pox: at Kobe up till yesterday, in-" cluding that of a stoker on board the air. Indrapura,
VOLCANIC ERUPTION IN JAPAN.
Toxre, December 12. A volcanie mountain in Hida province is in eruption.