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The Waipupa hus arranged with the penditure of Chinees legations and Faniens abroad by three torthy.
TUESDAY, JULY 7, 1908,
LOCAL' AND GENERAL.
The dollar stands to-day at 1/10, a rice of one sixteenth.
Lien Fang, the Senior Vice President of the Waisupu,, has been ordered by tha
FUNERAL OF A GERMAN CONSUL.
- fail osutiger directly peril stood in the path was ridiculously erroneous.. The unity of the British race was ended
At the Protestant Ceinetory yesterday' in blood on the South African veldt;
afternoon, the mortal remains of the inter Herr H. Von Varchin, German Consul it will be sealed in blood again in some other quarter of the globa
Throne to sign the treaty with Swadenfor Paklei and Heibow, who died on Sunday morning at the Peak Hospital, where the "was... üdinitted a few days ago if the necessity should arise. But
~A discharged houseboy was fined $10 suffering acutely from dysentery, were laid at the Magistracy to-day, for trespassing to rest, in the presence of a considerable notwithstanding the splendid donors
at Bonham Road School. Miss Pitt, whe number of mourners, who include the cation of our unity given in that
Owing to the heavy dnes levied on sugar ammond defendant, said that she had sent German Consthat Hongkong, Dr Jur. EL A. war it has been recognised by British at Wulu by the Taokai of Industries Tang him away several times but he would Veretzsch, the German Consul at Canton. Dr E. Heinigos, the American Consel publicists that mixtain the relation. Heiurg-hsiung the foreign firms at Wahu persist in coming back. ship special efforts should be made. Ofre protecting against the dues.
The Paing hand of Agriculture, the Commandant, Korv. Bapt. Gr. V of Hongkong, Mr Amos A. P. Wilder,
these efforts that which has been attended- Their Japanese Majestles have sent a Works and Commerce, ins decided to en- Posadowsky-Wahnst, oficers and blau, with the greatest success is, perhors, the angolstory to gram to the Spanish ge shares in China and has wired to jackets of the S: M. K. Jagims, bosidez setting apart of May 24, the anniversary second son of Their Spanish Majesties.
Court in connection with, the birth of the the provinces of Mukden, Chibli, Kiangseveral British naval officers, and prominent
Cheklang, Pokion and Kwantung to business men of the German community. of the birth of our late Queen, an End-
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General Memoranda.
THURSDAY, July 9:
British, when they realise the necessity, are just as willing to demonstrate theif patriotism se other races. It is to the rising generation that we must look to
Gends par China undelivered at noon build upon the foundations we are laying
to-day. And it no previous stage in our }
this date subject to rent. FEMAY, Jaly 10:-
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Two bridges on the railway between Hankow and Poking have been destroyed by the rains. No communication with the Capital is possible before the end of Bre day at the earliest, says & wire dated June
establish a school for marine products,
The codin, witch was of polished oak, Dere the following inscription:-Haas Von Varch, Died July 5th, 1908, aged 40
In consequence of the refusal of many shopkeepers at Ningpe to accept copper cents at the rate of teu cash onch, the street-hawkors and stallholders in the to the graveside and the Rev. J. Muller Sis binojackets reverently bore the coffier
markats have gone or strike: Riotous intent. Numerous thyl tributes were scenes have taken place in various quarters received. and
much unewsiness pressile.
The overcrowding of alesin lunches
continues in spite of the heavy penalties which baya lately been imposed on Masters, when they have been brought before the Hina. Commander Basil Taylor,
MORTALITY STATISTICS.
The mortality statisties, for the week ended June 20 are ne follow ---British and Foreign community 21 per 1,000 4-
A Peking wise, dated June 0, states R.N., at the Marine Court, and for theater 1,000 for the corresponding
Noo-Auction of 1 Edison Moving history lins so much ligen done to inform that it is reperial that both the Empressofence in question, the master of the Pof wee's of last year. Chinese community
Picture Machine at Mr Geo. P. Lam-
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MONDAY, July 13:-
Goods per Teurane anclaimed after
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Goods por Indurmare undelivered after
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NOTICE.
Lettera relating to business shodd be oddres ed to T MANAGER.
Communications relating to news should be addressed to THE ENTER.
Correspondents must forward their name
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For the week ending June 21 the figures aco-British and Foreign community 31.0
the minds of the young with the glories Dowager and the Emperor are indisposed Cheung was dined 840 the Marine Court 3.2 1er 1,000 mins: 25.8 per 1000. and the responsibilities of their heriting to the warm weather and especially to-day age. The Standard of "Empire" will the Emperor is much affected by the undoubtedly be of great assistance in fostering the Imperial ides and for that reason we extend the wormcat welcome
to our new contemporary.
LOCAL AND GENERAŬ
It is ststeil that Mr Bryan's cam paigning platform will contain a strong anti-Asiatic plank.
A Ministerial Conference, lasting sixer 3,000 as against 14 per 1000; Chinese hours, was held in Peking on June 24 inst.community 38.3 per 1,000 as ngainst 24,7 The Chinese Engineering and Mining The chief questions discussed were, the
per 1.000. Company, Limited, state that the total reform of the Thibetan Government, the output of the Company's three Mings for opening of Thibetao vities to international the week ending 29th June 1908 aunted trade, the extension of Chinese maritime to 25,439.87 tons and the sales during the enterprise, the re-inforcement of the pro period to 17,709.00 tons.
The Jaya Government is consulering pins for railway extensions, including a fine which will enable journeys by rail from Batavia to Sourabaya to be shortened
The census is now being taken in and address with any communications ad-Peking in view of enforcing compulsory to one day. The outlay on the line is set dressed to the Editor, not for publication but education-in the Capital aserideet of good faith,"
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· UNSTAMPED ACCOUNTS.
The police are taking stringent measures vincial troops, and other important questo put a stop to the practice which Chinese tions, the chief of which was the official | firms have of "shopping"resch other * papers on the question of aancial reforms. hooks, when neonuets are being plið. » In fute suoli documents unit bear a troper M. Eapst, the French Minister in stamp. For this offeng # defendant. Peking, has forwarded an official dispatch prosecuted at the Magistracy sins meining. to the Wai-wa-pu, ftabit thit she by Mr B., Dannys, from the office, a
Census of all the Chinese Converts of the Mi F. B. L. Bowley, Crown Solicitor, as- Roman Catholic Mission in Kiangsi, sisted by Chief Detective Inspector, Faz- The Hassian Duma tas passed a pro- Kwangs, and Tunnan has hoca carefully on. The Magistrate itaposed a fine of posal giving a subsidy of over Rs. 6,000,000 taken and registered by the Vicars of the to a line of steamers running between above mentioned provinces. The Census Vadivostock, Japan, Keren and China, for a very accurate and can be from the Vicars whenever needed. The Steven years. A subside of Es, 150.000 per bus sent the thinks of the has been given to the Vladivostock-Nicoli Chinese Government to these ins on ovak line for one your.
through M. Kapst..
It is reported from Mito, Japan, that whirlwind was experienced at 1 June 23 at the Hitachiyama Copper Mine, Take District, and that a large brick Four persons were killed and kilkesh was undar construction was
Gry injured
H. Chen Pi. President, of the to impose a Registration Tax upon all
Ministry of Communications, has decided
junks in Chinese waters, the annual res vegno from "such, a tax to be devoted to the dredging of Chin's waterways, A memorial is soon to be submitted to the Throne on this subject.
In conversation with a Press represon Mr Iwasaki, the diver from Tekosutative M. Kostove, to now Russian orgel as intake. Chuzenji Ministe the traditions of Ruise employed in the recovery of the remaining Ministers Chinn, said that his instructions
confum operation on the morning of Jife. 25 but gave up on the 26th owing to
the benty rain having rendered further work impructionble. He will resume when
the weather clcars.
Chineso amity, which date bishop
A POPULAR PASSENGER
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My T. D. McKay, the evergreen has senger agent who represents the Pacific Mail Steamship and other Companies ar well as callways in America, fat present infurication and advice to all prospective in the Colony and is preparel to gire
•
was a braid. **35_370My tricks of travel,
turies. He foresees us serious difficulty
Takes it a practice of crossing the Pacific now that Russian, foreign policy is based perhaps better than an inter on lines of friendly consistency. Regards and what information he has to impart is ing the anti-foreign boycott movement in free to all who cure to lare a chat with các Châns le soar no utility in foreign interfer him Routes, rates, conveniences are all
it is reported from Tokyo that on June 22nd representatives of the Japanese ence, since the Chin Coverineat itself at bis finger ends mul he is able to tender. is powerless. The uational awakening mest useful hints about Lassing the Government signed at the Hague all the
mercontinent, resolutions adopted by the late Peace China is an unroubted fart, but it is élet On June 27, the Tokyo "Jiji" reported Conference with the exception of those hoped that internal reforms will precludeddition to what Mr Mckay can tall the excesses of Chauvinisan, which are er himself he has a fine collection of superbly that the Fitruscial Department has deskied relating to the prohibition of the throwing cousged by certain Powers,
got up guide books and these will intuiest the prospective traveller immensely. They not to sanction the proposed municipalisac explosives from balloons and the
give an abundance of information and make tion of the Tokyo Metric Tramways, on establishment of an International Prize
pics reading, Americans certainly. the ground that the scheme would disturb Court
know how to get up guide boods the Municipal Buances. The Company is consequently making arrangements to raise
the fores.
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
The Yorodza" states that a treaty Brisbane papers to hond show that concerning Consular regulations has juut Alderman and Mrs Thompson, who were been concluded between the Governments here on a visit, thoroughly enjoyed their
Kemrding the rapid travelling of trains
Mr McKay has just received a cablegranz: giring a fast run between Pittsburg and
The proprietors the London "Stan
of Japan and Holland and is awaiting rat-stay. They express their appreciation ago. The wire says: "A theatrical lard Just month launched a zew A Tokyo despatch reports that in view scation. The close commercial relations of the kindness of Messrs Kingsbury and brain on the Pennsylvania Linas,
of the strategic importance of Make, in the journalistic enterprise which supplies Pescadores, located as it is at the Western that have Eataly sprung up between the two Lowry, and Mrs Thompson mentions with composed of two baggage and two sleeping a. want which had long been felt. estremity of the China Son, the apanese countries uid the necessity of establishing pleure her aquaintance with Lady cars, left Fittsburg at 1:16 am or Santiag In the "Standard of Empire" the Saval authorities have decided to establish a Japanese consulate at Estasin are the Lugard. Lady Lugard is tall and grace- and arrived at the Union stations Chicago, a naval dockyard there. Vice-Admiral chief reasons for the conclusion of the ful"uld Mrs Thompson, "aud dresses in at 8.58 am, making the distance of 468 asonerint remarkable style- rather like miles in 7 hours and 12 minutes. The FINE MELLOW red at Home and overseas is en-suite, the Naval Minister, inspected a site treaty,
a Gainsborough picture-which suits her average speed was slightly under 61 milus abled to learn what is going on in when he was there, a few days ago, in
splendidly: She is splendid hostess, an hour, including four stops most indefatigable in entertaining, ker Mr MoKay staying at the King each quarter of the globe where the option with the loss of the Batau British dag dies. The result is certai
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THE PRESIDENTIAL
ELECTION.
An official, diner will be given at waterfront, The Treaty Tween Japan aud-Ameongaged a European Felice Inspector, and 10 be beneficial. It is only ignor rice for the protection of traders two Idian Sub-inspectors from Shanghai Goverment House to-morrow, when the ance and misunderstanding between intents and copyright in Korea was recent
following guests will be entertained: Mr. $16.50. nations which cause wars and the same consine, teen there is at Tee in are afraid very little will be done as the and Miss Abbott, Captain and Mrs Ryley,
causes would tend to a gradual thrifting apart of the constituent parts of the British Empire. Within the hast leve yore the Home country has awakened to the fact that Australia and Canada
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res relating to trude harks, ote it has Chinese policemen of native cities are Mr and Mrs H.-C. Bird, Captain and Bre decided to this up these laws in unite, useless, aules fanized and managed Beer, Captain and Die Finch, Mr and Mrs Japan for Korea. The Tokyo Legislative by Foreigners like our native city police, Coke, Mr and Gedge, Mr Teideman, Mr
The remark'a a Shanghai paper. Bureau is now engaged in the task. proposed Koranu bays are go to he puctically the same as those of thpan.
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WELLINGTON, July 1.
Murray Stott, Mr and Mrs HA. Stewart, The suction of the Democratic party Dr and Min Forsyth Me F. Kromer, MrPposed to Mr. WJ. Bryan is planning & By completing her voyage to zorion C. It Haycock, Mr and Mrs Hallifax, Platform of its own. Mr. Bryan may refuse--
Rear Admiral and Mrs Stokes to be a candidate. in 4 days 20 hours 15 min.. in ite of a
Blanchflower, Me H. P. White, Lt. Comdr. Ya Tua-lung, a métropolitan oficial damages screw, the Maurettil his achin Bridgeman, IL. M. S. "Bramble," Mr and THE BURNS SQUIRES FIGHT. who has been pesisting in the habit of Lusitania's resurd by 7 min. The average Colon and Mrs Clover, Mr A ed another world's record. She beat the Miss Feaster Nicholson, fr Deany, linguas, has been examined by the speed was 24.83 kota. Conviving the Ross The following are unavoid Commissionous appointed for that purpose vibration, upon the Lesitanie, Mr. H. I
American's Close Caii,
LONDON, June 14.
or blows. favour of
In the sixth round 1 fa miklum generalship forogd the lighting and were heavily pushed
In the seventh roundu
justment of relations was becoraing urgently necessary: Those possessions Lad emerged from the chrysalis stage and had become nations with national ho is ever likely in amend his wage. The sailing a good deal of the alleged erosives S.M.S. Tringkas," Colonel and Tommy" Bene, of Amerige, defeated th a view to ascertaining whether or not Webb writes: "I had ford before shly presented from Being present
Captain land, S.M.S. "Jagan," Condy Particulars of the fight in which spirations and national pride, result of the esamination having been vibration on the Tatto con Mis Carter
"Bill" Squires," of Austrailia, at Paris, Jeep Chamberlain was the first Imunsatisfactory and great deal of prepared active motion in rough weather "From
show that. In the fifth round, there were The Bully of Chinese handicraftenen tritic exchanges of head perial statesman to see that the main opium having been found in his possession, y experience I must say that Anch
he has been dismissed for ever from the reports new absurd exaggeration There is well known, but it is seldom that The round was distinct tenance of our Empire depended upon public service.
is sinne vibration, of course, an there occasion offers to see the delicato colouring Squiros, aus Bucas appe the drawing closer together of the
necessarily mast bu in a ship den and designe, so fondly cherished by col-call of time A dorestie loan for the redemption by four propellers working at Figli Mother Country and her lusty offspring to Feking-Hanko away is to be speed but the vibration, even in the velers of the finest porcelain, reproduced: The Unionist party generally saw, that sand by the Ministry of Posta no Com: sternniest part if the first class Accommodain carpets et tapestry. About six weeks 3r Chamberlain had, with unerring munications very shortly. The amount of tics, is not suficient to cause disconfort some antique Chinese rugs and carpets tile lown is to be The. 50,000,000 and its to any normal person. In a cabin forward belonging to the period of the Ming invigorating
ahead and ably seconded bie efforts to will only be available for Circus sub- tion at all, and even in the nicking room, by Chinese priests in Tibetan monasteries Undoubtedly the beat Beerprove the relations between the exribers. Special regulations governing the where it is usually most noticeable, it is for the decoration of the temples, exited loss have been dmfted by the Ministry of not more assertive, in uygungnight, than a competition when offbrest for sale by United Kingdom and her sell governing Pest and Communikations, and will soon da most of the other frat sh driven by auction in Now York, and three specimens brewed in America
A SHEEP SHEARERS TRIAES. possessions. These efforts were marked-be submitted for the approval of the rooiprocating gugines. As foolion on A fethed $5,000, 85,400, and 85,200) Fe
have followed the ahearing Season COR rosent voyage, tra encountered a stiff north- ly successful and, as long as the Unionist Throno.
through New Zealand and all ovez spectively. Asimilar consignment, wenter with a rough eas for about throo Government reinsinad in power, there
days, the only notice the Lusitania took sisting of sixteen carpets and ruga raging Austell HER T. Mo A GOOD SUGGESTION.
Kön: tudran Alyaya being an attack of VARRY a bottle of Ohamberlin Collef tire weather as a long, bany, majestio in size from 19 ff. 1 by tot 10 mm, Duntroom N2 and oranges of wal
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some shorters who teè this wonderfei cannot be obtained on beard the tráin ór
medicina and always any bottle with them. For mala by all chemists and phones koopoeu,
(POTTINGER STREET CORNER). LICET. wholesome, and instinct, divined the danger which laye price Tls. 82 por The 100 serip, which of amidships ous does ant notice the vibra dynasty, and assunzol to have been woven of the time at the mpa
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sated half an hour. round finished the struggl
kinsmen overses The South African grasmahip. You will then be prstrated URTH REALABLEINO, Thoto are not streck. The polowings, Imperii yellows, Diarrhoea Romódy, Every khid haw bas
tween the British at Home and their
THE HONGKONG DISPENBARY.
wat proved to the whole world that the erical belief that the Empire would
nearly to thany people coughing blues, pluks, and briffs sro bothfully against attacks of distrhoes, which change now as there were, bola a ftekens Fire harmonious, and the dengan aru adamble cl water and diet to often beings. on. | cod Liver Oil was placed on the market. For mis by all chemists awl Khorekeepers. It mom the wough. Remember that,
11 in the artiste quaintnees of their blending