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1754 A
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BELLE VIEW HOTEL.
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EAST.
MUSICAL SUNDAYS. By Kind Permission of Major Evans and Officers the Band of THE 13th RAJPUTS WILL VLLY ON SUNDAY, May 10th,
CONTRENDING AT 5 1.5.
A Programme of German, French and- British Musio.
Special Menu and Special Tables can be engaged for Al Fresco Dinner. FRED, I. I. BISHOP, Manager, Hongkong, May 5, 1368,
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THE CITY
2 PEDDER
OF
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Just Unpacked ANOTHER LOT OF NEW
THE CHINA MAIL.
costly
SUICIDE.
THURSDAY, MAY 7, 1908.
MAN SHOOTS HIMSELF.
lad bown staying there for the last three
HONGKONG FINANCES
THREATENED.
OPIUM DENS CLOSED.
Peremptory Action Taken.
PARIS, will meet the demands of the public's tars from the Capital wero
interest. The argument put forward by pouvenirs from the Foreign Board of STREET,
Mr Shelton Hooper in the letter publish- which Yuan Shib Kai is the real head. ed in our issue of yesterday seeins to 18
This, presumably, inay be taken to mean recognition of services rendered by the Shortly after two o'clock this afternoon Inspector-General to the Board at tragedy occurred at the Oriental Hotel various critical periods in China's inter-when a man named J. W. Mackenzie who national relations. As on honoured and days sitot himself deal. The bullet entered trusted counciller it will not be casy to the left temple.
(From Our Special Correspondent.) - overestimate the value of a public ser- When he came on Tuesday to cigage a
LORDON, April 7. vant who to an unique knowledge of room hosppeared to be somewhat exhausted
The House of Commons, without s state affairs in certain aspects had also and told the manager, Mr.C. Frerich, that he had just had a rough passage, in the data for forming a judgment con- consequence of which he was very weak division, adopted a resolution moved by cerning the bearing of these on China's from seasickness. He entered his name My William Johnson, Liberal and Labour position in relation to Westem nations. in the register as J. W. Mackenzie, and n Lists of the parting gifts tendered to Sir Robert fart indiente that his known tastes had been sundied by a wide circle of friends and admirers, belonging it ́would seem, tɔ well nigh all classes and conditions of oficials with whom he was associated directly or indirectly through his residence and official vices at the Capital.
SPRING
GOODS
DIRECT FROM PARIS.
DEATH.
679
Chichester,
Roors-On 28th March, 190, at To Grayling Wel Hospital, England, Eury DAVID ROGEms, late Inspector of Maricets, Hongkong, Aged 39 years. Remains interred at Bosha,
Sussor.
MEMOS FOR TO-MORROW. Miscellaneous. Goods per Friss Sigiemand undelivered
after this date rübject zu zent.
General Memoranda,
Saturday, May 9 com
9.p..-B xing in City Hall. Genda per Nippon More undelivered after
noon this date subjter to rent.
TUESDAY, MAY 12 :----
Goode per Benarty andolivored" after
this date subject to rent.
Goode per huelme undelivered after this
date object to rent,
WRONESDAY, May 13-
Gooda por Indrasamh not cleared on
this date subject to rent.
TRUESDAY, May 14:-
unanswerable. Everybody thoroughly realizes that His Excellen the Governor animated molely with a desire to com- pass the welfare of Hongkong and, we have little doubt, therefore, that he will carefully consider what Mr Hooper has Bu tersely but powerfully contended. We have the utmost respect for and confidence in the Director of Public Works but we hold that the principle of allowing an official to be in himself a Court of decision and appeal is peri- cious. The matter has only to be stated in this way for its objectionableness to be
apparent. This is, in our opinion, the one point upon which the legislative non-officials should most strenuously fighter are other things in the Arending Onlioance to which we take Fexception in 'nome, which could more seriously injure residents' interests than the translerrence of control from the Sanitary Board to the Building Authority
:
row
the top fear of the hotel was member for the Nuneaton Division of allocated to him.
Warwickshire, and seconded by Mr For the first two days he ato unching, but kept on drinking whisky. The anger Taylor, which recommended the closing put a stop to that and gave him all of opium dens in Crown Colonies. outside the building seal did not go dowes- ancé at certain intervals. 'He never went staira to meals, what ittle lie buing
Major J. E. B. Seely, who lately was appointed Under Secretary of State for carried up to hire by the bedroom boy.
Yesterday morning the manager was ser-in the room and had a chat with the the "Colonis, accepted the motion and
LOCAL AND GENERAL
Parish Joga are so numerous in Caleuten that they constitute a very reat danger, says The Friend of India.
- 4 nue of $3 each mis imposed upon three holyomen at the Marine Court
free access of other vessels. *
......
and the endowment of the Building toshy for making their boats fast to the Authority with unrestricted quera,
8.8. Empress of Japan so as to prevent the However capable and upright an oligini may be he alould not be allowed to exercise autocratic powers. So strung is this principle maintained that our indicial ersten prevents even judges from giving decisions which cannot be
6.10 p.m.-Meeting of Hongkong Club appealed from
nt Olub Benas.
SATURDAY, May 16:--
His Excellency, no doubt, ecniscicutiously believes that the appeal provided in the Ell is sufficient to protect the interests of the public. However we respectfully invite Hia Excellency to consider the great weight Lof opinion to the contrary. It would Noon-Tenders will be received at the be ridiculous to assert that when official
Noon- Mesting of The National Bank of
China, Ld., at Bank premises. Monday, May 18 :-
9.16 p.m.-Meeting of His Majesty's
Justices of Pesce at the Magistracy. SATURDAY, May 30-
Office of Colonial Secretary.
NOTICE.
The master of the steam lunch sing Loa was fined $40 by the Hon. Ceander Bast Taylor, R., at the Marino Court to-day, for allowing rubbish to be thrown from his taunch in the waters of the
Harbour.
For assaulting a native woman a conlia was fined $10 at the Magistracy to-day, by Mr Kemp and ordered to pay com pensation besides being hound over in the sum of $100 to be of gend behaviour for six months,
Before M: H. H... Goiapertz. Actiug Puisie Judge at the Supreme Court to 25.93 from Yuett Lan Hing fox mousy day, Wong Leo I Lai chimed the sun bi and non-official opinious differ the lat-lent. Mr Gardiner appeared for the plain- invariably right. But it may be tiff and Mr Smith defended. His Lord- said with justice that in this partienla
alip reserved judgment.
ter arc
Lelles relating sa torinese vacuid be address-instance the lagi seems to be on this et to Ter Misson,
Communications relating to veres, si cult be addressed to Im; EDITOR.
Correspondente suus, forward their sanca wax addresses with any communications a dressed to the Editor, not for publication as au rezidence of good faith.
Az ellers for publication should te veritsen
on one side of the paper only,
inserted.
side of the gentlemen who, white not rejecting the Governor's proposal for an appunt to the Governor-in-Council, pro pose to afford an alternative, the adoption of which is optional. this Excellent
deceased, who seemed to be cheerful en-
uagh. He thon thanked My Frerichs for sakitluat the Government was determin- his kindness to hin in rustricting his
allowance of drink, as well as using Mre to act on the recounnendations of the Frerichs to go with a to-morrow to Straits Opium Commission. That Mesara Shewan, Tomes and Co., to book
his passage to Manis by the six. Rubi, Commission reported in favour of ad- which leaves Saturday.
Deceased appeared to do nothing but lieopting webres whereby the process- on the bed, partly dressed and when the
buy to k him some food up he ate lut of the suppression of the trails would *paringly.
When the boy, took him anything bebe expedited with a view to its aliimate would give him a twenty
piere and extinction.
Opin dens in Hongkong are to be:
did not appear to be at all short of money.
This morning he appeared to be in a similar, state of health as the previous day and the boy took up his tifin as usual, of immediately abolished.
There was which he ate very little was amiss and tho, firing of the shot was nothing to excite puspicion that anything the first indication of anything wrong.
The Ceylon Commission's recom-- mendations have been accepted, which means the closing of the dens.
The Right Hon. A. Lyttleton, member
and + farmer
Colonies,
A tailor who was working on the funding was the first to wise the alarm, by im- mediately calling the manager, who subsequoutly called in the police.
Deceased was mily partly dressed, having for Leamington, on a pair of dark trousers, black seeks and
Ewhich he | Secretary of State for the white shirt. A partmentesu, opened on purpose to get the revolver congratulated the Government on its had o, appeared to have been just newly which is a chambered one. Fair of the
barbers were still loaded.
attitude.
In appearance he was a mam of about forty years of age, oleau slaven with the exception of his moustacho, rather thin and of average height.
The body was conveyed to the mortuncy to await the inquest.
MASONIC PROVINCIAL
GRAND LODGE.
Consecration Ceremony.
The Provincial. Grand Lodge has just been conscurated by Mr G. Watkins, and the Straita Settlements of the Royal Provincial Grand Master for Hongkong
Order of Scotland. The following officers have been installed
Treasurua
Lont Roualdshay, however, proposed
an amendment in favour of a pari pasan reduction of tlio export of opium of Indian production to China..
The amendment was ruled out of ofder but Sir Edward Grey agreed that the Imperia: Government must belj [Chion to stop imports, and also the·
cultivation of Chinese oplum
KOREA
JAPAN TAKES STRONG MEASURES.
(From ther terrapondant)
Torre, May 7.
In view of the continned dietar
A duntourt coolie appeared before Mr Wood, at the Magistracy this morning, on a charge of assaulting a dust beatuan, with to the effect that complaint objected to a two pronged drug. The evidence was
the dust being put in his boat, as there was suma Luilding terial amongst it, where upon the defendant struck him with the G. A. Watkins, Provincial Grand Master indicated that his principal objection to drag. Defender was bound over in the and Governor; T. Spafford, Deputy Pro. vincial Grand Senior Warden; J. Brith, appeals to the Law Courts was that they sum of $100 to keep the peace.
Provincial Grand Junior Warden; T. No anonymously signed communications that would entail expou fom the ratepayers. A notification of the Gorortment of Spafford, Princil Grand Secretary and have already appeared in other papers will be That objection entirely disappears when India is published which prohibits bringing Chaplain: R. F. Stonehouse, Provincial A. Ritchie, Provincial Grand Orders for cura enpics of the Casa Mathe appeal to court in left, a matter of or land into British Indis of cocaine Grand Sword Bearer; F. Howell, Provincial shordd be sent before 31, a.a. on the day after choice. With this fiet established-wetportation by any other means to tasks in Provincial Grand Marischal Boaror; H. B.ment has resolved to tako rigorous by means of the post and restricts its in. Grand Banner Beurer; H. Horley, Probances in Koran the Japanese Govern- vincial Grand Banner Bearer; H. Jillings, publication. After that fans the "supply is Limited. Cash 10 ets. Credit 20 d., per confidently expect thats at the proper which it is imported by persons or their fridger, Deputy Provincial Grand Ma WHISKY gy
rischal; F. J. W. Last, Provincia Grand time and, in the proper place. His Ex-authorised agents who have been especially Steward E. J. T. Peace, Provincial Grand Alizwittona and aïðtións-to. Advertisen mie or Pages 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7, phenidate sent to our cellency will announce that he has been pitted to import the drug by heal Steward; J. 8. Housh, Provincia: Grand THE BOXER INDEMNITY.
Government or Administration, or by the Guarder; C. Pryce, Deputy Provincial A Blend of the Finest Pureface at 5 Wyndham Street net later than 11 pleased to approve of Mr Hooper'a Madras Board of Revenue.
Grind Guarder; J. Vanstona, Guardian.
These gentleneu are to be known sa thu APPROPRIATED FOR USE IN NORTH BRITISH, AND MERCANTILE Malt Whiskies distilled in our Offee at 6, Queen's Road Central before
founders of this Lodge of H. R. M. of K. L.-W. NG. and the King of Scotland is Hareditary Grand Master of the B. S. O. A charter for a similar Lodge in Manila was received recently by Mr Watkins when the brethren came to Hongkong for the
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SIR ROBERT HARTS-
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ECHORONG, THURSDAY, MAY 7. 1908.
THE HEALTH AMENDING
ORDINANCE.
gestion that the right of appeal given in Galinance No-15-1889 should be incorporated in the measure now before the Council.
The appreciation shown in the highest laces of the services rendered to the commonweal by the Inspector Genen
Japanese journalists in Seoul and Chemulpo A nawe agency telegram says that held an oratoriest meeting with a view to critizing the alleged maladministration of the Residency-Geners. They adopted a resolution demanding of the authorities] concerned that they respect the rights of | inauguration. of the Fress and dust the protestants ex- Japanese resilcat in Korea and the freedom of Customs in China shows the national pacted to attain a self-governing develop- character of the Chinese at its beat. We ment, without relying upon the Residency- assume that the statements in the native General alone, press concerning Imperial gifts bestowedł on Sir Robert Hart are true and that their Sovereign Majesties the Emperor
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
Ladly. Lugar loft by the Supress of
· NÓ BOARD OF TRADE AT
HONGKONG.
Interesting Point of Law.
measures to suppress the riotors.
MANCHURIA.__
(Chiese Mail's Service).
PERING, May 6. Tang Shanyi has memorialised request- ing that the portion of Boxer Indemnity refunded by the United States of America may be appropriated for developing Manchuria..
The Official Receiver, Mr Wakeman, at CHINA'S CONSTITUTION. the Bankruptcy Court this morning, before the Chief Justice, Sir Francis Piggott,
sarit to the Registrar
and the Empress Dowager vouchsafod Spa, taking with her the best wishes of said he understood that accounts were to this lovil servant of the state noni- the whole community for a pleasant voyage Fost tokens of the royal favour. Sir and a speedy recovery of health. Robert has been for many years the
His Lordship » What has be to do with
it?
(Chinese Must's Service.)
PEKING, May 6.
A national assembly in anticipation
of future constitutional Government în
matiem.
REGINED from one view-point Mr Osborne's has been the most valuable head of an organisation founded and the Hon. Mr If. Keswick on the Legish-visen the accounts. Ho stands in the China will be held here to arrango`
Sir Henry Berkeley takes the place of Mr Wakeman I understand be. super- developed by his own tact and genius tive and Executive Conncils, and not the place of the Board of Trade. contribution to the controversy in
and the working of which has been a place of the Hon. Mr Pollock, as wo connection with the Health Amending grand object lesson in Westera official indrostently stated fast night. Ordinance. We mean that he has been morality. Possibly if the supire would congratulate Sir Henry and the Colony.
We
instrumental in causing greater interest lay the foot to hesirt the bighest values
His Lordship: No. The accounts are only sent to him for endit.
Mr Wakeman Perbags so, my Lord, but that has not been the practice here
| to be taken in the subject and his much that lie in the series of services to China Leave of absence, on private affaits, in But who is the Lurd of Trade?
His Lordship said Iro could not say, and extension, has been granted to Lieutenant discussed speh hee elicited the ex of Sir Robert Hart would be found pre-H. G. Moore, Royal Garson Artillery, mentioned that the Ordinand, excluded
Superior Pale Dry. presion of their views from several cisely in this sphere. To know the secret from 1st August to 30th September 1944 the Board of Trade supervision. The
Per Dozen.
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Rainier Beer
LIGHT, wholesome, and
*invigorating Undoubtedly the best Beer brewed in America."
CHINESE BANK NOTE
ISSUE.
(Chinese Mail's Serviços)
PERING, May 6.
BOARD OF REVENUE
BANK OPENED.
gentlemen who might otherwise have of stable institutions that worthily repra
power had boon taken away for a specific The National Bank of China has The many friends of the late Iuspector parpos, nud there was nothing whatever issued a series of notes of $1, $2, $10 refrained from taking part in the dissent integrity and probity, and that
E. D. Rogers, and especially the members corresponding to the Board of Trade here. stand for ethical ideals and aims too of the Sanitary Staff will be grieved to Mr. Waken; & iras andor the inprezrand $50 denomination. cussion In this sense, therefore,
ardly wanting in Oriental public life is learn of his duth, which occurred in ion that I had to discharge the same although natamily we diesent from his to have gone far in the direction of set- England on the 28th March last. The duties as the Board of Trade. I have conclusions, we quite realise that he ting up a new China on the best and deceased gentleman first joined the civil frequently dons so. has done an important public service purest foundation. The reconstruction
service in 1834. and was until August, 1903, The really excellent letters by Mr of empire in order to be sound must be Hampleys, and Mr Shelton Hooper on a basis boundly elical and reforms which we have published would proof offical systems are possible sply bably not have been written had, not where this is the point kept steadily in provocation been given by Mr Osborne view. The work of Sir Robut Hart in
one was much needed-dist the Weat
Bia Lodship: Tes." "The procedine -id au inspector in the Sanitary Departmeit.. Owing to the serious state of his Talth, the old procedure. There is no Rond of invalided out of the service, so his dentis his heart having beooo affoetod, he was Tinde supervision heres was not altogether unexpected. He was gaindity, con fer him many friends. Thes vory popular with his colles quen, and deceased gentlehar loaves a widow and child, for whom much sympathy is foll-in in his speech in the Legislative Council Chine has served as a reminder where their bereavement
COMMERCIAL
The dollar stands to-slay at 5 of ano-sight,
(Chinese Mail Services)
PERING, May 6, The Saving Bank under the super
fall vision of the Board of Revenue was
oned today..
Privato telograms from America štata
Ars expected to advance rapidly.
We note also the other publicists have can teach, not merely applied science in AUSTRALIAN NEWSPAPER MAN'S that the wheat market is strong nud rates written to our contemporaries and that varied forms, the outcome of her eiri.
EXPERIENCE WITH DIARRHOEA.
PAIN IN THE STOMACHAN TT is most annoying, as well se disgroe
For making her coolie bost fast to the
s.n. Hanoi in such a manner as to prevent the free seves of other vossola a boat woman" vai "fined 23 at tho Marine Court
2 mase of new argument and damn has lisation but also a commercial, indus S, G. Mathers, publisher of Chro been put forward. It is extremely trial and official manlity which, with all idle, Normantown Queeneland, its many foults and failures, Ins in it Diarchos Ready completely cured me snya Chamberlain's Colin, Obelem" and WATSON & CO. desirable that there should be this com the best promise of thorough and on- of chronic dysentery from bich I had able, to be troubled with paine in the XTHY imposs upon yourself nawenting prehensive discussion of the Govern during reform if adopted by the civisments to save the total infant stomach, and there is no need cat i formelor (called) when there fo soffered for years, I feel confident this LIMITED.
ment's proposals. The greater the amount Bention of the East. We are glad to doughter, who this tasting was sexocoly Diarrhoea Bamedy will allay the pain. Try Stearns Wine of Cod Liver Oil has no one dose of Chamberlain's Collo Cholera and somelhing better and yet delicious in toate? of criticism the greater the probability, note that among the gifts received by stoked with dlanicea and was given up terse and Incouvicesd. Tor sale by all
by the doctors. For mio by all chemista.
e objectionable features.
THE HONGKONG DISPENSALT. That the legislation when it is rated Eir Robert Hart on the eve of his depar- and starekespers
chemists and storakes pera,