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THE CHINA MAIL.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1809.
very striking was produced. It was not LONGBOAT BEATS SHEUBD. a year for the giants. The flood of books about NAPOLEON and his times still cou- tinues at the full; there have been many good biographies, memoirs, and books
DECLINING.
JANUARY'S DECREASE.
(Emoluins Service, supplied by ReuterȚ
via Bombay.)
OF PARIS, volumes. Ceography and travel by ing particular needs or answering Home NEW YORK MARATHON BRITISH TRADE STILL
land and sea have to their credit 409 arpectations more or less to the full.
RACK.
books. There has been an increase,
In the realm of belles lettres nothing though not very marked, in volumes of verse and books, devoted to the drama, and also in the year-books, manuals of reference, and the like issued in the year, and a slight drop in the number of works the theme of which is medicine of travel, while Mr Ancaman Ross COL- or surgery, political and social economy Quous's brilliantly written story of his Longboat, the Canadian Indian, beat belles lettres, and essays. The books life stands out head and shoulders above Shrubby, the British athlete, after the that refuse stoutly to be classified except its fellows. Of poetry the year was latter had gained a lead of eight laps
Ready made Day and Evan ing Gowns, Paris Models in Hats and Toques, Laces, Trimmings, Under- clothing, Boots and Shoes, Hosiery and Gloves, etc.,
etc.
MEMOS FOK TO-MORROW.
Amusements.
(Fxclusive Service suppliet by Reuter,
i Bombay.)
LONDON, February- 8, In the Marathon Race at New York,
as miscellaneous," on the contrary, practically blank of anything beyond At the twenty-first lap Shrabb was have risen from 303 in 1907 to 130 in the mediocre. There are a great many seen to be distressed and dropped into a 871909, but it is certainly significant sweat singers at the present time, but
9 pm.-Hermatur's Grand Circus a
Causeway Bay.
Miscellaneous
г
General Memoranda,
(c)
TauADAY, February 11:~~-
A. S. WATSON
& Co., Ltd.
ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.
WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS.
WATSON'S
E
VERY OLD LIQUEUR
|SCOTCH
Voeux Road,
that in neither of these departments none of them seem to ries to the needs walk; whereupon Longboat sprinted during the last two years have any such of the hour or to strike a really dis-stoundingly and drew level at the literary productions gone into a second tinctive note. Has the age grown too twenty-fifth lap, winning at length
materialistic to nurture good poetry?easily.
edition.
In regard to the writers of fiction it It would almost seem so. Curiously will be noticed that Mr. Ronrad enough the best selling book of last Goods per Britannia not cleared at p.m. KLING for yet another twelve months year had nothing to do with literatura:
on this date subject to rent.
has been silent; Mr. Gsoner MEREDITH it was the collection of the Queen's has been represented by nothing except Photographs, which went off "like hot a few poems of varying quality and im- cakes," though country booksellers are 10.30 a.mn-Auation of Mesars Jays' pressiveness; while the younger men said to have lost a penny-half-penny on Whole Stock-in-Trade at No. 14, Damen like Mr. JOSEPH CONRAD, Mr. Joms each copy, owing to the onerous terms
CAIRWORTHY, Mr MARMADUKE PICKTHALL of the publishers. and, in spite of his years, Mr. WALIAM De Morgan-have done little to justily the lefty expectations that from time to time their admirers have founded upon their perseverance and powers. Mr. | HALL CAINE has been animated and voluble-but only in the direction of the friends asd
2.80 pr. t.-Auction of Household Forni tore, &., at 77, Wyixibam Street. Goods per Inaba Moru not cleared ou
this date subject to rent,
Farday, February 121–
10 am-Booking for ' & Country Gir!
opens.
9.16 p.m.-Choir Concert at City Hall. Goods por Constantia undelivered after
Струда
NEWS OF THE DAY.
The Bank sting is advertised for Saturday, 20th inst., at noen.
Mr Edison has perfected a battery for working a street car a whole day without recharging.
this date subject to rent, Goods per Siberia undelivered at Noon
on this date subject to reut."
SATURDAY, February 13 :-
8pm.-Devonian Dinner at Hongkong study of bis
The shipping companies have accepted Goods por Nippon Maru ondelivered at achievements and in the shadows of the Mr D. D. Gazdar, as one of the freight
noon on this date subject to rent.
footlights. Miss MARIE COPFULI also has brokers from this month. published a novel, "Holy Orders.” Perhaps Mrs. HEY FIREI WARD'S
Hotel,
TUESDAY, February 16:---
Hongkong Jockey Club Becs Meeting,
1
It is proposed to hold the annual din ner of tho Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders of Hongkong in the Hong-
FRIDAY, Febiary 19;---
9p.m.Performance by Hongkong" Diana Mallory" stands out as the kong Hotel on Friday, 26th instant,
No
Atooteur Drauatic Club in City Hall. principal novel of the SATURDAY, February 20
year.
THE VALU DISTRICT.
(Wah Tu Yat Po's Service.)
PEKING, February 8.
In order to bring the administration of the Yalu district into line with this other provinces, Chu Hsi-chang, Viceroy of Manchuria, has asked the Throne that $600,000 be appropriated yearly to furnish an efficient up-to-date govem
ment
A NEW VICEROYALTY.
(Wah Te Yat Po's Servine.)
FELING, February 8. The Imperial Government intend to create a new, Viceroyalty out of the two provinces of Anhwei and Kinogui,
PRINCE CHING'S SUC- CESBOR
(Wah Te Yai Po'a Service.)
PERIO, February 8. Prince Ching still continuing sick, Noon. Meeting of The Hongkong and enthusiasm followed its immediate parned a vote of censure on President Sha to take his positión as First Minie
The Nevada State Legislature has the Grand Councillors are elected
publication, although after a while men Roosevelt and has urged the people of and women began to recognise its California to persist in their suti-Japansse
legislation. sincerity, its observation, and, for, Mrs. HUMPHRY WA, its modified form of moral earnestness. But her heroine,
Shanghai Banking Corporation, at the City Hall.
MONDAY, February ££:-
Non-Mesting of Hongcone & Wham-
pa Dock Co.. at Co.'s Offices Nocu-Tenders for the supply of Provi- sions will be received by Head Quarter
Ofees, Victoria Barracks,
FRIDAY, February 26:---
Noon-Tenders for the supply of Provi- alons will be received by Deputy Vic- tealling Store Offre, H..Naval Yard,
NOTICE.
ter in the Council
FINANCIAL ADMINI-
STRATION.
Misa Cecily Horner, who was married in London lately, wore a lace veil which has been in her family for generations, and Diana, was, after all, a real creature of which was worked for Mary Queen of (Wah Ta Yat Po's "Service) fesh and blood. Her love for a man who Soots. Strangely enough the present bride
PEKING, February 8. The Board of Finance has decided to socrated cowardics in his heart range it on the 66th anniversary of the
unhappy Queen's birth.
establish financial departments in all deep and trus. A great panorama of political liin of the present day was aleo
A Tokyo telegram printed by the the Provinces which shall be under the N.-G. Daily News ago that Count Komars direct contral of the Boart unrolled in the story Mr. MatoN Minister for Foreign Affairs, speaking in Communications relating to neve should be CRAWFORD's final pendant to the Soprano the Japanese House of Representatives, addreed to THE EDITOR.
thiology, it must be acknowledged, stated that Great Britain and Japan were NOT READY TO ABOLISH Lettere relating to Business should be a dâress-
still further convinced of the efficacy of the came dangerously rear to the level of a Allienes. Japan, he added, regards most ed to THE MANAGER,
Comespondents must forward their names pot-boiler, and disappointed many in sympathetically China's reforms and is A Blend of the Finest Pure and addresses with any communications ad old admirer. In point of view of sales determined to adhere to the policy of the Tickets, $3.00 at the ROBINSON PLANO CO. Malt Whiskies distilled in as evidenes of good faith,
dressed to the Editor, not for publication but the Baroness Occ27, perhaps, holds the open door and equal opportunities. He
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CATHEDRAL CHOIR CONCERT
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH, AT 9.15PM..
In the
CITY HALL.
The entire proceeds will be given to the Scotland Cathedral Organ Fund for which the sum of
£1000 is needed.
Hongkong, February 3, 1909.
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WHISKY
OF
urged the concentration of Japanese |
EUNUCHS.
LONDON, February 8. The importa into the United Kingdom during January decreased by £2,852,020 and exports decreased by £5,602,721,
BRITISH CABINET AD- JUSTING DIFFERENCES.
ADMIRALTY PROPOSALS
ACCEPTED.
(Reuter's Service to the China Mail: Dopyright protected under Ordinance 3 of 1594.)
LONDON, February 8,
The Daily Chronicle understanda that tho differences among the members of the Cabinet with regard to the Naval programme have boen adjusted. *
The Admiralty established the cras for its constrastien programme, but acknowledged that undue speed in proceeding with the building of the now Dreadnoughts is unnecessary. Con- aequently the net increase in the Naval Estimates will not exceed £2,500,000.
The newspapers generally anticipate-" the laying down of six Dreadnought
DEATH OF A FRENCH POET.
(Renter's Fervice to the China Mail:.
Copyright protested under Ordinance 3 of 1894.)
LONDON, February 9. Beuter's Paris correspondent telo. graphs that the Poet Untalle Meriden has been killed in a quilway accident.
(Moto-Catulla Mendes was born at Bordeaux on the 22nd May, 1841. Ho went to Paris and, started the Revus FameE Cairiste when ouly 18 years old. The lis of his poetical and other writings is very voluminova.]
7:
ANOTHER GREAT ACTOR DIES.
THE YOUNGER COQUELIN.
(Reuter's Servicn to the Chinos Mail: Copyright protected under Ordinance 3 of 1894 ).
LONDON, February 9. The death ia announced of Ernest Alexandra Honore Coquelin. Prod
Note-Coquelm, the younger, was Vicn- Dayen of the Comedie Francaise. He was born at Boulogue-sur-mer on the 16 May, 1848. Not only an actor but as a writer he made his came famous în moderni France.]
THE ROYAL VISIT TO BERLIN.
(Renter'a Service to the China Mail: Copyright protected under Ordinances of 1894)
LONDON, February 9. King Edward and Queen Alexandre
(Wah Im Yat Po's Service.)
PERING, February 8. A certain Censor recently sent in a All letters for publication should be written record for the year 1908, "The subjects in one direction with a view to the memorial advising that all cunuchs on one side of the paper only.
Elusive Pimpernel" selling by tena extension of the area requiring Japan's should be banished from the Palace, to have started for Berlin, via Dorar, No anonymously signed communications that
of thousands. The book belongs exploitation and the restricting cigration.
to Canada and America. Count Komura which the Prince Regent has replied accompanied by Lord Crewe and Vi incertol.
to the same rogue as "The Scarlet arounced that Japan would enforce the that the time is not yet ripe to take such count Hardinge. The weather is
beautiful Pimpernel," hence its appeal, we sup-abrogation of existing commercial treaties & step.
:
GENUINE AGE ready appeared in other papers will be
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Advertisements and Subscriptions which are not ordered for a fized period will be continued wiil countermanded.
LADY LUGARD'S STEADY PROGRESS.
Dr Jordan's bulletin to-day reads: Har Excellency Lady Lugard's condition steadi ly progresses towarda convalescenco.
HARMSTON'S CIRCUS.
A crowded attendance will no doubt 60, and above are a sumptuously furnished be present at Harmaton's Circus to-night drawing room for ladies and a social hall-
THE OPIUM QUESTION.
PLAIN SPEAKING BY SIX ⠀⠀ FRANK SWETTENHAM,
(Beuler's Service to the China Matr Copyright protester under Ordinance 3 of 1894.)
LONDON, February 9.
In a long letter to The Times Bir Frank Swettenham queations the need for the Opium Commission, now sitting says, were decided by the Royal Com at Shanghai. All matters at iame, ka
Of the N.Y.K.S. Mishima Maru, which limited. Cash 10 cts., Credit 20 ct., per HAGGARD has scored another saccess with leaves Hongkong at daylight on Thurs- copy.
Alterations and additions to Advertisements "The Ghost Kings," while Mr. EDEN day en route for London, the Kobe Herald saya: She is certainly a magnificent vemsel on Pages 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7, should be sent to the Pas materially increased his hold
a credit alike to designers and builders. Ofice, No. 5, Wyndhuem Étreet, not later than 71
on the public goodwill with "A Virgin Her passenger accommodation is superior a. New Advertisements should de sent in: before $ p.m.
in Judgment," a grim but poignant every effort having been made to ensure a to anything seen hitro for some lino past,
story of the Wet of England, in which maximem of comfort and safety. The main le faces a problem that few of his con- soon is on the main deck, with seats for tomporaries would dare to probe-a problem of the mental effects of single where, by the way, smoking be allowed, to mituses the riding competition. There mission of 1895. Sir Frank reiterates While the Mishima is in most respects are eight entrants and there is sure to be that if our mumis are affected by the blessedness on a girl brought up in an alster ship to the amo, many of her plenty of fun. The new tent will be question other people's money in niso obscure rural district, and alive to the finger tipa. Me C. F. Berinos had his own private jet in the issue of a sensa tional story named The Blotting Book" tlust can give points to the ordinary products of genuine and alleged "mas- tors of mystery" who traffic in the de
Telegraphis Address: Mail, Hongkong.
Telephone No. 22.
The China Minil.
HORGIONG, THE DAY, BERSUARY 8, 1809,
LAST YEAR'S BOOKS.
fitings reveal the eagerness of her ownars to insurers thalater, improvement. This result is that in some respects the Mishima than the Kamo Maru. is likely to provė oven a grister favourite.
ITEMS AT THE COURTS.
Nine native owners of niekshawS - WAIS
It is now possible, thanks to the tails of crimes and in the shedding at fred 35 each, at the Blaghiracy, to-day. official returns collected by the human blood. But he also wrote for allowing their rickshaws to sensin out
side their premiens, “as Publishers' Circular, to look at the Sheaves" and "The Climber," and the statistics of the book usde in 1908. It first-named story has been well declared *Lenug Kan, master of a licensed trading seems that 7512 new books were pab to be as brave and is honest a book as this morning for throwing rabbish info the junk, was tired 820, at the Marine Court
lished in the course of the year, which he has ever written. It yieldas wonder-waters of the Colony on the 8th int. is about 200 fewer than in 1907, fal picture of a woman, who, after an which was a record year. Fiction in al
its departments heads the lial, though this cată scarcely be called a romantic
Two coolies were charged at the Mag-
alappy married life, determined to tracy, to-day, with breaking and nurtaring the house of Mr. W. Logan at No & Chu- tempt the fates again and wedded a man tory Crescent and stealing articles to the value of $106. Ons was discharged and seventeen years younger than herself, the other was soutenone to six months
besidós a penalty
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63. of the main source of their revenues.
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