SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 1908.
THE NEW MINISTERS.
RECEIVED BY THE KING.
(Buelnatvs Service, supplied by Reuter,
ria Bombay.)
JONDON, April 17. His Majesty the King has returned to London and was set upon arrival by the Fringe of Wales and the Frime Minister, Mir Asquith,
His Majesty was looking well.
A Coumeil was held shortly after the King's arrival at Buckingham Palace at which His Majesty, who presided, received the new Ministers.
Lord Elgin, lately Secretary of State for the Colonies, gave up the seals of his offies which were handed to his successor, the Farl of Crewe.
CHINA'S NAVY,
ADMIRAL SAH TO THE FORE.
→
(Chinese Mai's dereire.)
PEKING, April 1.
THE CHINA MAIL.
NICHOLSON-RODGER WEDDING.
RUSSIA AND PERSIA.
OPIUM DENS AT
A quiet Ceremony.
A FRONTIER INCIDENT.
(Exclusive Service, supplied by Reuter,
via Bombay)
LONDON, April 17.
A message from St. Petersburg states that the Russian Government has made serious representations to Persia in regard to an attack by Persian bandita upou a Russian military post on the frontier.
1
In the course of the attack & Captain] and three other Russians were killed and five wounded.
Russia is sending troops from Baku and elsewhere in the Caucasus to tho frontier.
CHINA'S SALT MON- OPOLY.
SHANGHAL
CLOSING BY LOT.
(From Our Carverypondent.)
BANG, April 18.
CHINESE ON BRITISH SHIPS.
COMMERCIAL.
5
of the unfortunistoly well-known unfair trade mothala adopted by some Japa11859 merchants.came up for discussion. The The money market with the Chinese enclosed. press cuttings include what this romains une banged.
1
(From Our Correspondent.]
LONDON, Maral 10. Tho debate the other night as to the grow At the Union Church this morning My W. lug employment of Chinose on British ships Opium was quoted yesterday as $1059.50 Nicholson, of Messrs Butterfield and Swizo, will, I anticipate, bring about alterations and 31011.60 in the uptive market. and Miss Mary Fairlie Rodger, oldest at an early date which will make it mojo daughter of Mr and Ms Alexander Rodger, diffiault for Chinese to evade the langu ware sold at $92.60 and 993 por balo On the 17th 160 bales of No, 10 yarn The Chinese opium-keepers at Shang-East Point, were united in the holy bondage teate of the Act of 1908. Thand 100 bales of No. 20 wors put through hai love down lots amongst themselves to decide which dens shall be closed July 1
WAA
on
of matrimony. The officiating clergyman appars to be no doubt at sy rata ao at 8114 and 111.50. asiated by the Rev. T. W. Feare, and of Trade-that Chinese have been the Rev. Mr O. II. Hickling, cording to the information of the Board
This is to be the last drawing and
all the shops are to be closed by the end of the year.
THE BOYCOTT.
JAPANESE PREACHING
AT CANTON,
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and gunners
Chamber is assured is a correct taanals-
tion of aircolar recandy issued to Chinese yam merchants in this Cukiny by the Japan Colton Spinners Assoolation. My committas are led to believe that the scheme frst originated in the Settle-
ofansuls doclaring this ment of Shanghai, and that the prites
lottery the Association notified the yarn offered were money prizes. The Court he A
merchants of the Northen Port that is prizes would bo in kind, log yarn, The
committee desire to bring to the notice of conditions of the lottery are fully set forth in the transition of the circular. My the principal Chambers of Commiere of
of the part of Hongkong are roughly valued at 825,000,000 (Mexican
and that of this large amount
the Right Half Company steamers sailing from Britia ports, are done in a small way. Wood oil which has ducts article. The Brih firms con
to the
* SHART REPORT.
this
the little church on Kennedy Road was claiming citizenship of Hongkong who of the export of rica from up-river district, Since the withdrawal of the prohibition crowded during the ceremony. Ar the could not have substantiated the claim the quantity of ties in stock in Canton
Company, Hongkong Volunteer Corps, to be applied in the future. The seamen's ineroaseil to 0,000,000 cattion. bridegroom is Captain of Right Half, No. if put to the test, and such a last is likely which stood at 5,000,0XX cattios, Grant Britain the fact that the yearly yarn quite a number of the Officers of the representatives in Parliament assort that Corps, as well as Non-commissioned officers forty por cont of the grows of foreign going,
The oit market is easier, and business is per cent. is Indian and 10 por cant the tarted out in titrifora and lined thesis and Chimes, ofton ngaged on not been enquired for for some time is again Empiro's true,do
important beaucr if the aisle of the church. The officers looked sweating terms, and very badly fed. In-
not fear
competition, contato this but they strongly well in their white miforms, which, dood, Mr Havelock Wilson asserts that the market and quoted at Taals 10.36 Chamber that the proposid lottery i many of the micides among Asiatics which price some mall quantity has been calculated to appeal to the gambling in contrasted somewhat with the khaki on board ship are traceable to the put through to-day. Ground nut oil remains stincts of the Chinose merchants engaged uniforms of the sien., The bride entered ad rations. Ho also ORÈS that at Taels 11.80 per poul.
in the yarn tade, and to artificially faster the church leaning on the arm of her the neronse in Oliness is due to the
the Japanese trade to the detriment of the (From Our Correspondent.).
father anlattended by the Missen Nan and fact that foreigners from European
Indian trade. My Commulites therefore. UANTON, April 17.
Eva Rodger, who ́nted us bridesmaids, countries have tiken to asking better
hope that your Climber will assist this For days post a great many porous The bride was very beingly gowned in shapest market. This they are said to find April, Masere Voruça
terms, so the owners are tuning
In their weekly share report, dated 16th Chamber by strongly pintating through the usual diplomantic elintels, and re and Smyth dressed in Chinese clothes, who said they a creation of Japanese ivory satin, timed in Singapore and Hongkong. The owners state :---
quasting the assistance of His Majesty's wore Japanese, luve been prenching in with fina co and sequins. Her train was on their side declare that the Act of 1906 Owing to the holiday to-morrow. our trade.
Government in the protect of British LESSON TAKEN FROM INDIA, crowded places in Honan, and particularly of the sun material, and in addition, obe Hudson Koarley, for the Board of Trade is issued a day earlier than usual,
has beon scrupulously adhered to, and Mr
Itopresentations have also been made to in the Hol Cheng Monastery respecting wore the usual gange blissbaus and agrust, but he said, buses undoubtedly and the week to be reported on is a short and Lantain a singure at Shanghai- tho boycott and the Tatau Maru case. The lids rail.
Tientsin te a similar purport. The ridesmaids looked did exist, and they would be dealt with one. In the early part of the week bast speakers stated that as a matter of fact charming in their pale blue dresses, with morequtokly by the Board thaa by a com- news was fairly brisk, with raten ruling an advance of $1 per Inta in almost all No. 20s.A fair business transpired at Japanese and Chinese were more closely rosebuds fasioneel in their hair. The bride, Select Committee had been moved for, but steady, with in many cases an inclination descriptions. No, 163. Only small parcels
mitte of the House
A theme A resolution for a connected with each other than the as well as the bridesmaids, wore a gold and on the promise of the Board to deal with to strength. Later, however, things stack No. 128. A fait business was reported at former were with the Manchus
of selected timends moved at quotations perl bracelet, the gift of the bridegroom, the matters complained of it was held to be fed off a little and the market closes coni-ant advance if 81, No. 10-A gobil· ease of the
During the ceremony the well-known really was not closed by the Chinese Eden" and "Oh! Perfect Love" wore settled between the two Governments and hyrans - "The Voice that treatbud s'or themselves. They thought it was not a sung by the assembly and while the newly wise policy to have a conflict between the wedded couple were signing the register two races who were closely related by the wo thing inurch was played by Mr E reason of having the samo literature in both J. Chapman. countries. They failed to discern any
After the ceremony a reception, wisheh! national disgusco and since the conclusion at the residence of the bride's parents, at
(Chinem Marl's Service.)
PEKING, April 12: Admiral Sah, Yang Shib Hsiang, and
China has found that the regulations other members of the Navy Re-organi-respecting the salt monopoly in India sation department have been discussing are on a much more satisfactory basis naval matters for some time. Provision than those in China, and it has been for the early establishment of more in China on methods used in India.
decided to re-organise the Salt Monopoly
naval colleges is included in the Navy Re-organisation Scheme. Theconversion of Boiboy and Hainan Into naval bases
SELLERS OF SECRETS.
in South China has beca decided upon. LIKELY TO BE DECAPITATED,
Our Canton correspondent, who recent
(Chinese Mail's Service.)
PEKING, April 17. The two official offenders, Ko and Chung, who have been found guilty of disclosing state secrets to a foreign legn
stenmor incident
The
via Australi
The fact tist alleged Japanese ware | making public specebus in Canton does not sam to escape the notice of the Self- Goverment Society. A special meeting EASTERTIDE AT BONGKONG. was sumosoned yesterday to lako steps to counterces the remarks which are likely to
business was done it current ratus... No. B. and No as-Only a small parcel changed hands
Markot closes steady, Sales:--50
a saying of tune to rely on that promise, for it would take two years to get any reparatively quiet, without any special fer ault from a report of a Select Committee turen to soport
Hanks. -Hongkong nad Bhanghaisromain unchanged, with small sales at 6923 and No. 8x.. 40 Isles of So. 10, 1,410 bales bales of No. .. 10 hales of 400 during the week, closing with sellers of No. 128., 175 bales of No, 15. and 1,00
COMPANY REPORTS.,
Green Island Cement Co.
at the former and buyers at the Isttor rate. bales of No. 2s; in all about 6,255 balos. Nationals continue in request at 51, but
dem
Arrivals: Fer steamers Living and Gra gory Aponr (fon Caloutta) and Levanz Kageshima Mara and Decana(from Bombay)· of about 7,000 balea.
Unsold Stock-About 21,000 hales. Uncleared Stock:-About 20,000 bales.
WEATHER REPORT.
ly interviewed Admiral T4, at Canton was informed of the early intention of the Chinese Government to convert the above into Naval Lases or bin places
or his recom- mondation. The foregoing telegram from Peking confirms the statement of cur correspondent which appented a week ago, It may be remembered that the Admiral has entertained the fear that Face ung nt any moment construct a Railway from Kwong Chow War across French Territory, thas cutting off ogommunication between ansi for imprisonment, are to meet/tions to do patch another latch of prea provented many from holiday making share on 400,00 shares $300,0:0,00; Add sales have taken place at 29, and there is It is highest oror the Lower Yangtzo, and
tho falan of Hainan and the mainland of China-Ev., C.}
[REUTER'S SERVICE. Į RUSSIA.
LONDON, April 15. The wife of the Chinese Minister has been presented to the Tsaritza.
The Amur Railway Bill has passed its first reading in the-Dam
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT'S
PLEA.
tion, and who are now on their way
to
with heavier punishment. An edict
to
has been issued to the officer in charge of these two officials instructing bias carry out the punishment.
DIPLOMATIC APPOINT-
MENT.
BRITISH-BORN CHINESE
FAVOURED.
Following is the report for presentation shores sto scarce and we have haul of no of the case was brought about by their which Mr D. R. Law proposed the health to the shareholder in the Green Islandalas. Government there was no national disgrace of Mr and Mrs Nicholson. fr Nicholson Cenient Company, Limited, at the nine- with the Chinese. The treatment of the suitably replied and tansted the brides-teenth ordinary goueral meeting to be helded hands at 8423 and later at 840, closing Marine Insurance-Unions have chang Chinese at the titne of the Manchu con-raids, on whose belmilf Mr C. H. Blason, at the office of the Genscal Managers on with a tendency to sell. Cantons remain. quest was hugely dwelt on.
best man, responded: Mr and Mrs Saturday 25th April at 11. o'clook a.m.:
unchanged and without business. In the Micholson leave in a few days for England,
Annexed we have the pleasure to lay port a change in Yangtzes which are Northern Insurances we have only to ra before shareholderen statement of Accounts for the year cading 31st December, 1907.
quoted 180 (old) and 145 (now).
The following notice is issued by Mr The net profit, after providing for de.
Pies Inrurances-Hongkongs continue Pigg of the Hargkong Observatory preciation ruildings and Machinery,
but few
appear to be On the 18th at 11,46 a.-A depression Launches,
one at 3
£3071 Chinasato also still enquired Bonins where the barometer has fallen forward front the previous for, and only small sales have been effected considerably. year, amounts to $106,078.16, which it isnt 04, the stock closing firm at that rate.
to deal with as follows, riz:- place to
and the Lovehooa, and given way. Dividend of 70 cants
as continue à dull market, bat-some moderately on the N.E. cost of Chiria, pay a final Intorin dividend of 50 cents m. 200,000 while some shares are on offer at 291 China Sea. sliares, 8100,000.00-$400,000; To catry China Manilas have advanced to
further incipient demand at that rate, still relatively low over the N. part of the unanimous in carrying out what they think held at St. John's Cathedral in the after 85,078.18. The Capital of the Company bayors without bringing any shares on the pected in the Formosa Channel and along forward to the credit of next year's account
to 153 with
Fresh to strong-NE winds may be ez- is best for the protection of their own home, and st 9.15 p.m. portions of the commerce is all that the Selfiovernment" Messinh" were given by the choir.
continue woak and ·Hongkong Rainfall for the 24 hours end. Society desires.
Maunder's Olivet to Calvary" was
have been placed at 40, and Forecast for the 24 hours eeding at noon place on the Consulting Committee.. In Hoa, H. Keswick was invited to take his Star Ferrys at 31 (old), the latter cinsing to-morrow.
in denmand Shella havo changed is &
FORECAST DISTRICT accordance with the Articles of Asociation, all way at 459.
1-Hongkong and Neighbourhood
The weather was very unfavourable dur. amount here, &o, and including the able, and the market closes a strong appears to be lying to the South of the
to do this the Society has passed resolu- intermittently all day, which naturally impress the minds of the public. in ordering Good Friday, showers of rain falling
chers whose duty it will be to inform the All the European business houses wore public not to come inter conflict with alleged closed. A special devotional service, was Japanese speakers. That the public aro
To
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to Reserve Fand 81,000.00; -Hongkong," Canton and Maressure has increased slightly over 8,
per
and at time of
was increased by special colution in at 16. Indus gale în j’the northern akoren of this China Sex.
March Inst to $4,000,000.00.
CONBELTING COMITTEE. The Hon.
At yesterday's meeting the Sulf Govern. /excellently rendered at St. Peter's church W. J. Grussou having left the Colony, the Do, without any business to reporting at 10a.m. to-day, 0.4 inches.
mont Association had before them tule by the chair and friends when there was gains from Chinese students and merchants a very large congregation." from Netherkeds Intios and San Francisco At St Andrew's Church, Kowloon xolating to the Tatsu Maru. II cast and the Divine Service was told-morning and Faubsequent bagentting morenent. Great vening. This evening there is to be a resontmont was expressed in both places service with reading Jesus and our and an assurance was given that their Boreavements white tomorrow, Easter fellow countrymen in the interior might Day, Holy Communion will be administer (Chinese Mail's Sorvire.) A Four Battleship Scheme.
always expect support and co-operationed at 8 am.. noon and 6 pm. The PEKING, April 17.
from them in any undertakings which were Monthly Children's service will be behliri likely to do good to the mother country. the afternoon. Loxoes, April 16, Ju recountending the establishment
Great business was done in the silver.
Holy Communion will also be celebrater President Roosevelt, in a special of a Chinese Legation in Siam, Yang wars shops in the city owing to various at St. John's Cathedral at 8 a.m. and at Nosage to Congress, urges a vote of Shit Chi, the Imperial Chinese characters National Disgrace" engravod
articles having been made with the the Peak Church at 12, nõu.
Ou Eastor Monday the Lusitane Athletic appropriation for the immediate con-; struction of four battleships of the
Commissioner, who recently returned on them. Bitches and paper-fans of the Sporte, no to be held at the Race Course largest and most approved type. The from the Southern countries, has National Disgrace mark find a good sale commencing at p.m. pempt. There are
President urges that arbitration cannot represented to the Throne that Mr Wu ba relied on for the maintenance of Chi Chuu, a Straits millionaire, who is a peace, and the Hague has shown the futility of waiting for a limitation of man of exceptional ability, is a suitable acmoments. To build a battleships person to hold the post of minister, only every year would be especially is Excellenes Yang recommends that unwise, aa The United States has to front two oceans, and it would monn e
Wu should be appointed.
averywhere.
to be two open events. Half-a-mile and It is stated that owing to the existing seitch race, open to Faropean soldiers, condition of afttirs in the Seath rehating sailors and palico, ntil a 220 yard cha to the bogelt, the Peking Government pionship, open to all houn file auteurs in proposes to sond Prince Chen and Tong the Colony, under the zubs of the A.AA. By the courtsy of the management special Shao. Ti down to smooth matters over. Hotel, Sai Kwan, Canton on the 15th.
There, was trouble with the Man Chutmas will be run,
The hotel in question which is subscribed Lits name to support the bayedting move-
Mr Wu Lee King, of Hongkong, has ment, endeavoured to ase up & quantity of her to insult which she would be unable also been recommended to the Throne cuttle fish and mushrooms which had been
lows of rank among nations and expose
to resent, The first and most important
defence.
of virtous was the capacity of self-a6 & man luring the required qualifications to act as Consul General in Java.
[The recommendation to the throne of
President Roosevelt's Message spoel.. slly refers to China as an example of
The
purchased prior to the hyatt. customers took objection and for a short time the business of the lol was threaten? ed. However the mausser scooeded 'in proving, his inançonce by satisfying the public that no marine products have been.
.
THE CANTON PROVINCIAL TREASURER.
Angry. Because he was not Promoted.
(From Our Carrépondent.}
CANTON, April 17.
rain.
Sir Pail Chator, C. M. G. the Hon. Hefineries China Sugars have ruled M.B. and E. winds, fresh to slung squally,
wick and Dr J. W. Noble retire, but being aligible offer themselvis for re- election.
AUDITOR.The Accounts have been nudited by Messrs W. H. Patta and A. O'.D. Gourdin, who are recommended for re-election.
Inner, and after all sales at 132 and formosa Channel, Same as No. 1.
they close firm with anies and further. 3.-South coast of China between Hong- bayors, Luzons unbanged,
kong and Lamocks: Same as No. 1." Afining-Rauba havo improved, and 4South coat of China hetween Hong- bares have changed bands at from 8 to 8, keng and Hainas: Same na No. 1. closing with buyers at 8. Charbonnages we wanted at quotation.
Docks, Whytes and Godowns-Hong General Managera. kong and Whampese ruled firmer during
SHEWAN TOMES & Co. ·
Hongkong, 10th April, 1908.
The Hongkong Electric Company, Ltd.
the
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rhoea are not only painful, but may.
hands at the improved rate of indicate's seriow disorder. Chamberlains,
103.
early part of the week, and shares, paies in the slonach, and diar- and 104; the market closes a little Oollo. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with a few shares on the market at ralieves promply and cures prmanently. Kowloon Wharves have found for sale by all chemists and storekeepers. buyers, to a limited extent at 521, closing Following is the report of the Board as quiet with sellers at 65. Shanghai Docks Directos to the Nineteenth Ordinary Shanghai, with a ruling buying rate of 80
lure shown strength, hoth: here and in held at the Company's Offices, St. George's lasiness transacted has has been vory Yearly Meeting of Shareholders, to bolal shares are, however, scarce, end t this
limited. Now Amey Docks are enquired) Building, noon, on Saturday, 21 May, imit
for at By ex the dividend of 50% paid on 1908: Gentlemen--Your Directas have the 15th ist. the pleasure to submit the accompanying Ltds short a further small improve Lunds, lintels and Buildings-Hong- Statement of the Company's Accounts for and after sales at 99, close with the year ending 29th February, 1969.
The Balance at Credit of Profit and Loss buyers. Kowloon Lands have boon placed Account is $159,037.13; after deducting S6, and ampliroya at 10 and 101, the Directors' Feus. (83,900) there romains a latter closing with buyers at 10. Hong ting
13 amilable for appropria-
Hotels rocoded s point to 96 without
sum fr. Directors recommend that inducing buvors to came forward, West
tion,
led
this be disposed of as follows —
חיל
-.
Points
aro neglected, with
with few shares ou
To pay a a Dividend of 10 per cent: offer at quotation.
por share. On 60,000 shares Cotton fills-Ewes have further im 00:00; To |
Bonne pay of 2 per cent prored in the North to 5, and Hongkong say 20 cents per share on 80,000 sharos Cottons after sales at 10, are still in de $12,000,00 To write off Plant Account and at that rate. Other stocks under for depreciation 858, 308.60; To write this
The Canton Provincial Treasurer ses aff. Property Account for depreciation or ionin unchanged, and with-
Staff
buxiness."
the results of "praco at noy price two prominent persons in British Colonies purchased since the boycott was declared be offundodh em uso for six years he bas $18,612:10; To
for the Chinese diplonjatic service indicates and he was left alour to resume business not been promoted. As a consequence he $305,00; To carry forward to next Ac-shares on offer at 8.30 and buyers at|
policy."
Rejected by the House.
that the Chinese Government is slowly changing its policy with regard to the LoкDox, April 16.
appointmout of officials, Mr Wu Chi The Washington House of Represity in the Straits Settlements, camo Chun, who is well known, prominent and sentatives has rejected, amid cheers, over to China last your soul made a short the amendment to the Navy Appropria-stay in Hongkong. It may be remember- tion Bill providing for four battleships ed his trip to the Home country was then instead of two. The amendment was for the purpose of pacifying matters in -lost by 190/70.
The Chairman of the Appropriation Committee, speaking afterwards, point ed out the danger to the Treasury that the immense increase of expenditure involved.
pay
Miscellaneous-Chin Providente havo ∙Bonus to རྨ་
hands
at 8 and 9, closing with Grunt 89,321.49. Total $156,037.13.
The Manager reports that the number 8 Dairy Farms have boon placed at the of Lampe, Fans and Moters corrected to improved rates of 19, and Ices at 225. the Company's Supply Service on the 1st Cuments have been nuutinted in fair lote April was equivalent to upwards of 47,400 st 11, 111, and 11.36, closing quiet at 111, are maintained by the Company had 24 quotations; und Ropes have improved to of 8 candle power. 35 Ais Lamps Peak Tronways are fruer with buyers at
Lifts
are being uperated!
by the 20 after sales at 18 and 29. China Lights and Morning Posts are enquired for si quotatious but we have heard of no mles, Watsons have been placed at 10.
has requested the Viceroy to memorialize go his bobill for resignation. It appears MI-SIONARIES AND CHINESE that the Viceroy has asked him to stay and
LAND.
wait, Wu, however, is tired of waiting. and he is now determined to proceed to Paking, and in the event of his inability to Electria L | secure pronation, ho has declared he will Power Service. [Hovor soc Canton any more
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A World-Wide Tribute.
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Wellpark Brewery, Glasgow.
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Per Case of 7 Dozen Pints. $18.00.
Per Case of 7 Dozen Pints.
$16.00.
Vice-Regal Regulations.
“(Prins Our Correspondent) |
The section of the two. Diesel Alterna, tor Sets of 300 H.P. iach, refered to in CANTON, April 15,
Jast, ropert, is now about completed and it The notice jewed by the Canton Viceroy |
is expected they will be in operation dar- connection with the Canton-Hankow Rail yesterday concerning the purchase and salo
ing the months of May. The alterations in way. Ho is on fairly good torms with the of lands in the interior for the con-
Mesra Phirozslia B. Fetit and Co. FINE LAGER BEER the buildings necessary for the reception of these bave been carried out
report under date of April 17. "Our last ox-Viceroy Shum Chun Hsen. One of struction of Churches clearly defines
(From Our Corregoudant)
DIRECTORS-Hon, Mr W, J. Gresson akelar was dated the 3rd inst. The toue intentions was to develop the coal the formalities to be obserred by tho
and More G. E. Medhurst and A. G. of the Sam market during the past fort- industry in South China by under-ellers before final arrangeramts can be.
firm. Assisted by a ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Lovex, March 10 Wood fawing resigned their seats on their night has been very taking to provide $3,000,000 for a com- concluded. According to the regulationa An important committed has been formed departure from the Colony, Hon Mr H drop in Exchange and the firmness of im- Keswick and Meats E. G. Batteft, and pirters prices advanced 81 Almost all pany if the necessary arrangements could untives require to advertise for one month for the action of a great memorial statue : W. C. Bongar were invited to fill the the more desirable pinnings. Demand MUNICH BEER
The WRECK OF THE “ HOHENZOL din China. Mr Wu Leo Hing, in the most pronunt papers their intent Shakespeare at the head of Portland vacancies on the Boat and these a
institu or Ng Lai Hing, is a prominent Chinese tion of selling lands in order to provent now, not far from the linese Jountion, ont pu cont de articles of As Japanean trade whereby cotton piesgoode
tion of the boycottin Merchant in Hongkong, whe, it may be trouble which usually arises after the the and subscriptions are to be rited from
all countries, so that the tribute may be My EL Keswick retire, but, being digible for ynen locally in anticipation of large FINE PALE ALE
sociation, Hon. Sir CP. Chater and Hon, ara rigidly rejected by tlie natives the remembered lins subscribed handsomely completion of the purelinse.
province has orentedwspeculative demand towards the formation of the Medical Special mention is made in theregulations world wido na tho inftancu of the great offer themselves for re-alection. College in the Colony and who gave that to land in to be sold in the interior to playwright, America is already taking Avormas. The
have been picco of lan
lond somewhere in Kailangwa for a cemetry for the Fockiu Community Japanone prisstefor the purpose of carrying on, interest, it, tho, proposal and there sudited by Musses W. Button Polte and made eluth. These from auto The North German Lloyd Liner Hongkong. By reason of his generosity on `missionary "work. It has been pointed American artist on the committoo of MOSES W. Hutton Potta and W.C: May of about 6,26h bale for t
will be the amerionn Ambassador and in J. Cox Edwards (the latter in plody of Mr
conditions C. W. May who is absent from the Colony) count for the large reported and charitable inclination, he is pretty wall out that Clion's treaties with Japan do not selection, which will consider the designs offer the solves for re-election.
settlament spot" and to Hohenzollern is ashore on Bardinia; konw Among Europeans and Chinose, provide for the coming to China of Japanese It is hoped to secure £200,000 for this
amice. It is also reported that sume the position is getting worse, and the Chily a short while ago he was honoured priests and the public is strictly forbidden memorial, so as to take away the reproadt
inporters have closed a good few contracts on their own account, probably with the rank
also to meet prospectivo demands in the Bear future.
LERN."
Ashore on Sardinia,
LONDON, April 15,
cargo is being transhipped, and pas
in
by the Chinese Government wit
Boogera transferred to the Lipar proprietor of the 4th class. He is the to sell lands to them...
Sebleswig.
of the old established firm of
Ngale Guar Hin and an influential partner ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN IN THE
of the Yush Shing Insurance, Exchange Aud Loan Company of Hongkong. Ho
NEURALGIA AND SCIATICA CURED, is seventy-four years of age and is
relieving power of England-Er., O. M.] THE great pain
still very active. Ilis son is studying in Oberburlane Fair Balm has been
the surprise and delight of many sufferers
from neuralgis and scistica. The excruciat
BEST REGULATED FAMILIES.
average bome is frequently in need
that in this sole metropolis there is no memorial to England's greatest writer, figure in Leicester Square, except a very simpening and aberd
In with the
so appoint from the interior wagwangtung against Per Case of 7 Dozen Pints
Accounts have
JW. C. BONNAH, Chairman Hongkong, 14th April, 1008.
The cruiser Bedford arrived from don, ars to be extended. The western of a guad liniment, se susidents will Mire Bay yesterday,
block of buildings contemplated to log ago as 1874 is now to be put in hand.
happen and slight ailments appear whon loat. expooted. For s cat or bruise, a
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roin the consuming districts for Indian yarn to bo spun into "native".
$17.00.
Per Case of 7 Dozen Pints 818.00
Intery
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In reference to the Japanese Scheme mentioned in the last two proced-
The Day Courts in the Strand, Loning circulars, the following letter, dated 30th March, 1908, has been addressed 1 by the Secretary to the Hongkong Chamber of Commerce to the Secretary London Chamber of Commeren, and, similar letters late boon sent to the Liverpool, Bradford, Manchester and Glague Chambord, of Cummerve
At a moating of the committee of this Chamber held on the 27th inst,, an matangg
bum or scald, Chamberlain's Tain Balm is EN OF BENEE can appreciate a gool Four more Courts with Masters Chambers ing pains characteristic of these disosses
STEARNS. HEADACHE Ovan in partion, excallent. It is alas goud for sperior and thing. That's why so unsay of them above will be built between the nostern larly valuable to ladions. It is pecuswelling and for lame back it is superior to take Stearns Wins of Cod Liver Oil when end of the present Law Courts and are quickly slayed by this liniment. For fively effective in relieving pain peculiar to any plaster. For sale by all chemists and over they fool the need of a good tonic and Clements Tun. The tenders will be out
their sex
13 storekeepers.
blood builder. Taston good, does good. 15 next week, and the plans are in erlatence.
sale by all chehriats and storekeepers.
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