POWELL'S PLANOS,
ORGANS,
THE CITY~ ROF,
2.PEDDER.
PHONE
No.
53 6.
THE CHINA MAIL.
NEWS OF THE BAY.
The United States intend to withdraw
PAEI8, been strong, has blustered when & quiet resolution should have been shown, bas STREET.
temporized when a firm attitude was the troops from Cuba on January 28. imperatively deunded by the oxigen-
is sxid that Speaker Cannon will favourably with every measure which Taft may propose for the reform and
cies of the moment. In trying to avoid Charyllis, like a weak-headed mariner
deal
TALKING
MACHINES, Ready made Day and Even he has dashed upon the rocks of Skylla, improvement of the Philippines,
ing Gowns, Paris Models The Suffraggiat movement is one of the
XMAS RECORDS,
AND
MUSICAL
BAZAAR INSTRUMENTS
NOW
OPEN.
VICTORIA CINEMATOGRAPH.
TUESDAY, December 15,
SPECIAL PROGŁAMME: Benefit of the Electrician.
Songs by Miss MONTEZ and
MR JAS. ALDEN.
TWO PERFORMANCES NIGHTLY 7.15 to 9 F.M. and 9.15 to 11.18 г..
Tickets on also be obtained at the BOBINSON PIANO CO.
Don't Forget the Address; DES VŒUX ROAD
(POTTINGER STREET CORNER).
Bcngrong, December 23, 1907.
THEATRE
1746
ROYAL.
CITY HALL. MAURICE B. BANDMANN
PRESENTS.
THE ...
BANDMANN COMEDY CO.
INCLUDER MISS FLORENCE HAMER
TO-NIGHT (MONDAY), December 14, · THE NIGHT OF THE PARTY.
TUESDAY, Bec. 15th.
THE FLAG LIEUTENANT. WEDNESDAY, Des. 16th,
Mrs DOT.
THURSDAY, Dec. 17th.
A ROYAL DIVORCE.
FRIDAY, Dec. 18th,
Manila papers assort, on the authority of unnamed Chinese officials, that there will
-MONDAY, DECEMBER 14 1908.
HOLLAND AND
VENEZUELA.
DUTCH READY FOR ACTION.
(Exclusive Service, applied by Reuter, via Bombay)"
LONDON, December 19. Two more Dutch men-of-war, the
THE JOHORE RAILWAY.
SULTAN DRIVES IN LAST
SPIKS.
(From Our Oum Correspondent).
STGATORE, December 13. On Saturday morning, His Highness Ibrahim, Sultan of the State and
left Willemstadt, the chief town in the Territory of Johore, drove in "the last island of Curacao, for La Guayra, and spike of the Johore section of the have been cleared for action. Trouble peninsular railway, in the presence of
in Hats and Toques, least edifying spectacles in English te a rising in Mouth China in the spring Steemekirk and the Gelderland, have Laces, Trimmings, Under-public life at the present moment, and Feeling certainly is running very high in
} unfortunately Mr GLADSTONE has not im- Canton at present, clothing, Boots and Shoes, proved matters by the line of conduct In connection with the R.A.0.B.. Hosiery and Gloves, etc., which be has paned. It is distinctly.. B. Lodge, new premises are to be
opened at No. 20 s, Queen's Road East, at? a case of a square peg being rammed the corner of Arsenal Street, first floor, on Tuesday evening, at 9 pm. prompt, when 679 into a round hole.
all brethren of the above order aro invited to attend.
etc.
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.
A SPECIAL GASH REDUCTION
FOR THIS
Christmas Seaso¤ Only.
INSPECTION RESPECTFULLY
SOLICITED.
S, MOUTRIE & CO., LD.
Hongkonż. April 18, 1907.
A. S. WATSON & Co., Ltd.
ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.
PERFUMERY.
BIRTH.
On 14th December, at the Government Civil Hospital, the wife of Sargeant Wm. DAVITY, H.K.P., of a Daughter,
MEMUS FOR TO-MORROW.
Auctions.
11 am,Auction of Japanose. Curior, c., at 78, Queen's Road Central. 2.30p.m.- Auction of Japanese Corios, at Mr Geo, P. Lammert's Sales Rooms
Amusements.
9p.m.-Performance at City Hall.
General Memoranda, WEDNESDAY, December 16:-
2,3) p.m.-Auction of Japanoze 8 Embroideries, &c., at Mesare Hughes Hough's Sales Rooms. 9.-Concert at St. Androw's Hall, THURSDAY, December 17:-
2.45 p..Auction of Household Furni-
ture, at No. 55, Elgin Terrace. Geoda per dragonio undelivered after this
date subject to rent,
Goods por Delta not cleared at 4 p.m. on
this date subject to rent. FRIDAY, December 18-
246 p.m. Asation of Benenhold Furni ture, &c., at Holyrood, Des Voeux Road, Kowloon.
Goods par Karachi Maru notaleared on
this date subject to rent.
MONDAY, December 21-
10 sm. Aration of Victualling Stores,
ab H.M. Naval Ketablishments.
2.30 p.m.-Auction of Mayoifcent Co. lection of Oil-paintings, as City Hall,
Hongkong has often suffered from a similar affliction: the appointment-of man entirely unfitted by temperament and training to fill posts involving great responsibility and personal initiative. Some men are constitutionally incapable of discharging duties involving tact, wise discretion, and an ecute knowledge of budjourned. man nature, individually and in the mass.
A
The case in which Alfred W. Hall, of) the Query offies was arrested on a charge of embezzlement was mentioned at the Magistancy, before Mr J. H. Kemp, to-day. Detective Terrett said that prisoner had expressed bie willingness to return with Captain Tovey to Manila and the cass wi
been restored.
is expected. :
[NOTE-Last Monday we published telegram stating that several Datch warships had demonstrated the previous Friday ab Puerto Bello, La Guaya and Maracaybo and a blockada was expected.-Es, U. at.]
THE ANNEXATION OF
BOSNIA.
AUSTRIA PROPOSES NEGOMA- TIONS AMONGST POWERS.
Exclusive Service, supplied by Reiter, via Bombay.)
the Governor, Sir John Andersbu, and the Raja Muda of Sarawak,
The section is 131 miles in length and cost one and half million pounds- sterling.
[LBUTER'S SERVICE.] GERMANY AND THE LIMITA- TION OF ARMAMENTS.
situation may become worse st`any
LONDON, December 11, Prince Buelow, speaking in the Reich. atag said the limitation of armaments was desirable but the difficulties were LONDON, December 12.
considerable; moreover, Germany, strater: Austria's reply to the last Russian gically, was in the most unfavourable note proposes that negotiations be position in the world. The foreign entered into amongst the Powers, with moment, and the peace of Germany The Rev. Dr Rossiter (Manila) preach a view to recognizing the annexation of seriously threatened if her armsments od twice at the Union Church yesterday. at the evening service he gavo an endorso- Bcania by protocol, which would then were below the standard which the meat of the sentiments recently expressed be submitted to a conference, and this European situation demanded. by the Bishop of Victoris in reference to would save Austria's face.. the better observance of the Sabbath, and aid it was high time the English and American people united in an endeavour to rescue Sunday in the Far East.
They must have been having stormy When such a "square peg" is therefore weather in Japan, for the telegraph linee inadvertently chosen by the powers-that-between Kobe and Yokohams wore down on Sunday, and only one line was in work. be to oven temporarily discharge theng order between Yokohama nad Tokyo. duties of bigh oflice, the harm dono to To-day the Great Northern Tolegaph Co. the Colour is incalculable. We need report that the Japanese land lines have not enlarge upon the point for the occurrences of the last few weeks convey their own application of the lesson wo are trying to drive home. The attitude assumed by the Government in the recent rint question was undoubtedly correct; unfortunately some of the agents which it bad to employ in carrying out its policy proved sadly wanting in the vory qualities which the time demanded. of the recent political campaign is now
Looking at the matter calmly and dispassionately, we cannot help holding the opinion that had greater cis-
AWashington telegram to the Coblenzzana-
Amerin says that the bitterest aftermath
at Fever heat. President Roosevelt has denounced Mr William M. Lafan, editor
RETRENCHMENT.
(Wah Te Yat Po's Service.)
PRKING, December 13.
The Central Government has ordered
that all superfluous official appoint-
of the New York Bun, as a perverter of mente are to be abolished.
the truth." He also asanila the probity of
4 p.m.-Prize Distribution at St Joseph'.cretion and tact been exercised by at least Delavan Sraith, the proprietor of the
College.
Goode per Benleds undelivered after one Department of the Government wo Indianapolis News, and names both as
this date subject to rent.
NOTICE.
Communications relating to news should be
addressed to TAR EDITOS,
Letters relating to business should be addrese ed to THE MANAGER.
Correspondents must forward their numa and addresses with any communicatione ad dressed to the Editor, not for publication but
evitener of good faisk
Fino Selection of the CHOICEST A
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Specially selected for our Christmas Såle by our London
House.
The following are highly recommended, and are very suitable for presenta : Ideal Perfume, Flears D'Amour, Bouquet de Anours, Indian Hay, 4711 Eau de Cologne, Forina's Original Genzina Eau de Jologue. Poan d'Espagne, Trefle Incar- uste, Azores, Camia, etc., etc.
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DIANA OF DOBSON'S.
THURSDAY, Dec. 24th.
THE GAY LOED QUEX.
Plan of Seats Now ready at MocTRIE &Co..
PRICES.....$3, $2 & $1.
Commonce 9 P.M. Fongkong, Decembor £, 1908.
Doors open 8.30.
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GRAND EXHIBITION
OF
OIL-PAINTINGS,
(By Celebrated French Artists)
TO EB 540 AT "HE
CITY HALL (St. Andrew's)
on the 18th and 19th CEUEMBER, 1908.
Admission....50 Centa
Procecde to be divided between the Hong- kang Benevolent Society and The Tung Wab Hospital. Hongkong, Desember 11, 15U8;”
(in elegant Bottles).
All letters for publication should be uristen one side of the paper only.
No anonymously signed communications that
inserted.
COMPULSORY EDUCA-
TION.
should have been spared much of the members of the Amanis Club, Laffan has trouble and babhub which have made replied in the Sun and the controversy will
probably be extended.
(Wah T Tat Po's Service.) the last few weeks times of great anxiety
At St. Andrew's Hall on Wednesday
PRKING, December 13. and annoyance to the business com- evening, & grand orchestral concert is to
The Prince Regent has directed the be given by the band of S. M. S. Foerst munity. It is no good crying over spilt Bismarck, by kind percussion of Adminal Board of Education to enforce com- milk, but we hope the experiences Coerper, when the programme will be as
pulsory education from the beginning garnered of lats will be borne in mind March Peer Gynt Suite"....Griog of next year... and so save us in the future on the Overture......"Son and Stranger"
Mendelssobo. consequences of avoidable blandering, Romaco....... Tachaikowaky.
+
NEWS OF THE DAY.
G. A. Hancock was enmmoned at the
hand already appeared in other papers will e Magistracy to day, by Lin Pi, a chair olic, for alleged assault but the case was dismissed.
Orders for extra copies of the 'Cuina Maal should be sent before 11 am on the day after publisation. After that hour the supply is
copy.
in
7he reduction of the Japanese garrison North China will be legum in the middle
follows:
Borvoase de Jocelyn.....
.........Golard VIOLIN SOLO: Herr Krueger, Wak....The Waltz Dream" Overture......... "Merry Wives of
Windsor ".....Nicolai. Surenado..."Love Serenade". Linderman. .. Rienzi "......... Wagner. Selection. The Beggar Student
Millocker. March......King Edward ".........Ohlsen
Chorus
GUD SAVE THE LING.
The booking arrangements are in the
A NEW CHINESE CABINET
(Wah Tr Yut Po's Service.)
I'
PERINO, December 23..
He
deprecated criticism of the difficulties of Austria, and considered that peace was best served by a clear pronounce ment of the seriousness with which Germany regarded her duties to har ally. The speech was received with cheere.
AUSTRIA AND THE NEAR EAST.
LONDON, December 11.. The attitude of Austria has change in the past few days, it is suppose under the influence of Borlip, and manifesting a conciliatory dispositio and a willingness to begotiate wit Tarkey.
THE AUSTRALIAN COMMON WEALTH
LONDE, December 11.! The Melbourne House of Rept sontatives bas parsed a bill renderi shipownere liable to a fine of £100 every Chinese stowaway,
GERMANY IN CHINA.
Losney, December
The Foreign Minister has staten
The Frince Regent has resolved to the Reichstag that it is not derd expedient to immediately with w establish a KOW Cabinet and has troops from Chinn, as it might ha
limited. Cash 10 eta.. Credit 20 ein., per of December and will be nancluded by the hands of the Robinson Piano Co., Ltd. direoted all tho Viceroys and Governors | disquieting effect on the populatiat
Alterations and additions to Advertisements
on Pages 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7, should be sent to the fire, No. 5, Wyndham Street, not later than sm. New Advertismente should be sent in before & p..
middle of January.
A Chinaman was sentenced to two maths' imprisonment at the Magistracy to-da-for breaking and entering a house at Shaukiwen and stealing two baskets of
Advertisements and Subscriptions which ara | chickens. net ordered for a fixed period will be continued until countermander,
Telegraphic Adress: Mail, Hongkong, Telephone No. 29.
The China Mail.
Safrano, Tora Violetta, Coavr do Jeza. BONGKONG, MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1908.
nette, Mo Delices, Violet Merveille, "Flramye.”~
SQUARE PEGS IN-ROUND HOLES
Ar men are able to make mistakes, to PIVER'S FANCY TOILET| place at times square pega in round holes. When Mr. Asqurra formed his
CASES,
Toilet Makter
For sustching a gold eurpick from a native woman, native was sentenced to one year's imprisonment and 24 strokes of the birch by Mr J. R. Wood, at the Magis-· tracy. this morning. Defendant had only been a few hours in Hongkong when he committed the offence.
-
A seaman belonging to S.M.S. Forst
nd it is interesting to note this firm to submit the names of all those whom the present juncture, but the Goo mens is determined to considdy invites the public to hear the music of this excellent programine played on the Auto they think useful and capable to serve reduce the force as soon as possible
in the new Cabinet. piano on their promises.
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
Dr Bven Hedin left Osaka on, December
Any policy likely to be adapted by THE GOVERNMENT AND E
LORDS. this Cabinet and a full explanation of
9th en route to Europe via Keras sad the same are first to be made known Siberia.
3r C. Higginbotham arrived by the s.. Empire from Australia on Saturday to take up an appointment at Ellis Kadoor'e Col lege, Canton.
General Basegano, commanding the Bismarck, who was alleged to have chased Japanese garrison in Kores, who, according a nativa with a bamboo pole at Wanchai, to recent rumours, was supposed to be appeared before J. H. Kemp, at the Ma-about to resign, lelt Tokyo on Dec. 8th for gatracy, to-day, but the charge-was-with- drawn on the representation of the German Consal who promised that defendant would badealt with on the ship.
Scoal.
The death of Rear Admiral Joseph B. Coghlan, U.SN., at the age of 64 years has called forth many expressions of sorrow from thuise in high positions, including President Roosevelt
throughout the Empire.
CHAMBERLAIN'S COUGH REMEDY
LONDON, December Mr Asquith, speaking at the Neal Liberal Club, said tho veto of the se he treated the Our football reports and notes on the of Lords must various games played on Saturday will be dominating isne in polítics, by is found on pages 2 and 3. Other interesting absurd of the Lords to prosato Aiotate the time for a dissolatione matter will be found on pages 1 and 8.
Government would choose its owne
by the Budget, which would rahe IN SOUTH AFRICA.
The Government would stand al
acute form
of contro RS. Schneider, of Koffeyfontein, O: most
RC, is very grateful to the man whether the policy of social refqus facturers-of-Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He has found that is cures his children as heeded, or free trade verens well himself of their coughs and colds. tion. They were all coughing and got no relief natut this remedy was used. Many parents There is have merle this same discovery.
NE TRIAL CONVINUR-Teo ho athing better for coughs, cold and croup, now how pleasant na and as it coptalas no injurious substance, there is no danger in-given it to the ebil Wine of Cod Liver Oil is to take mily
tle shows what a good tonic it it, koepers
Containing-Soap, Perfume, Powder and Cabinet he made on the whale a very learned the unfortunate man jumped oa GOVERNOR VISITS HONGKONG dren. For gala by all chemista and store convinced by taking a dose. Andjot
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the wrong side of a tram near the Praya East Hotel, and in doing so his log came into contact with a car, approaching from
...
good selection but he did not quite
AND WHAMPOA DOCE, succeed in every instores in finding the
Efe Excellency the Goremor, scemi- right man for a particular post. One the opposite direction, and which apparent panied by Captain Simann, A-D.C., and at his mistakes was undoubtedly they had not been noticed by him Gunner MJ. Brackenbury, Private Secretary,
parent of Bir HERBERT GLATKIONE Fay was pulled to the ground and received and by His Excellency Major-General
aavere injuries to the head, and was Broadwood, C.B. General Officer Com to the office of Home Secretary, perhaps inediately removed to the Military manding and Captain Hesthecte, A.D.O...
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the most responsible position within Hospital. his gift. Mr GungTONE, a very estimable,
At St. Joseph's Church on Sunday Bayard, Captala Murray Stewart, D.A.A. worthy man in private life, suffers from morning, the Right Rev. Archbishop Kelly,nud Q.M.G., und Captain Har: Syonot, being the son of a brilliant father. of Sydney, Australia, who is returning from D.A.AG., paid a visit on Saturday after the Eucharistic Congress at London, de-ooon to the Hokous and Wham- Handsome Tolles Som, Silver mounted Possessing but the most madioers oflivered a powerful sexmen to a very large pos Dock Linapany's establishment af in Fancy Caces, Handsome Puff Boxes,gifte he has been called upon by virtue congregation, the subject of the address Kowloon, where the party was received Cat Glass Bottles in Great Variety, Hair of his late parent's former commanding being "The posso and unity of the Raman by Mr B. Mitchell Genoral Man Catholic Church." The Benediction of the ager, and Mr W Wilson, who most Broabes in Leather Causs, Fectums Sprays, position in English public life to occupy Holy Sacrament concluded the service. courteously showed them every part of the
placea in the Government surples for Tonight. His Grace will deliver a looters Works. His Excelleney expressed astonish
at the Outliolio Union Reading Room at out at the extent and variety of the work RAZOES IN CASES, by the Best which he is by no means fitted, and in 9.15 pm, when the public are invited to undertaken by the Company, the efficiency Makers: Gillette, Krepp, Rodgers, Wil- consequence he has done more harm attend. kinson, Golden Fleece, Keex
then good to his party besides A special message from Shanghai to and plant. After expressing his thanks Patent Razor Stropa, Shaving Mirrors, creasing his country's difficulties. His tho Manila Cobleneies says District Atto Mr Mitchell for his courtesy to inspect
cellency and party left by buneb handling of the suffraggist question is a toracy Bassett has also terniered his re- the Eastern Defences and were received at Case in point. It required the exercise aiguation. Judge Wiley hae famed Devil's Peak Pier by Captain Hutchinson,
we statement to the press in which he declare BA of the greatest tact, forbearance and that he tendered his resignation on Novem 00% skill on the part of the head of the ber 16 to take effect on, January 1, He
Home Office, but unfortunately Mr adds that he received no resignation, I THE absence of all naratios makes. claimed here that three days after the hamberlain's Cough Remedy the GLADSTONE has exercised: none of these conclusion of the O'Shes trial Fresident cofear and best medicine for all conce
onide, creep and whooping counký that esantis qualities. He has been lam-Roosevelt requested Judge Willey to send red. For alt by all chemiete entably weak where he should havin his resignation.
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