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The rosson that Ahmed Mia the thirteen year old Ind, scends the Throne of Persia e that kis elder brother's mother in not a Enfar, or member of the Royal clan, and therefore her son is not eligible to auoosed...
precautions which they had taken to achieve their ends should involve them in a game of strategy "in another placo" with an unpleasant possibility of being outwitted. The fact is that the Government has, in its anxiety to humble opposing interests, slightl
Disgusted" writes us a letter protest over-reached itself. It is another case ing against a certain public performance of counting one's chickens before they now taking place in the Colony. We would are hatched
of Palios to the matter, if things as as he describes them:
advise him to call the attention of the Chief
One of two Gruck prisoners extradited from Singapora to Saigon jumped overboard when nearing Saigon and awam the river." A search was instituted and it was found he had taken refuge in a tree. Hunger. however, brought him down and he fell into the hands of the police.
In order to fully appreciate the present position there are one or "PER MONTH. two circumstances which should be borne in mind. When such a muddle was made of the Education question that the Lords had no alternative but to throw out the ill-constructed measure sent up to them, a threat was made by
Special Sermons will be preached in the Government that what they hads. John's Cathedral on Sunday in kid of failed to achieve by legislation they the imions to Sesmen. The Rey, C. E.
Tuning and Regular
Attention Inclusive.ald enforce by administrative means; in other words, that, as the House ef, Lords had always refrained from interfering with financial proposals, for Education would
Thompson, B. A., Chaplain of the Misions. to Soumaon, will preach at Mating and the pranchar at Evensong will be the, Bishop of Victoria,
[Cormart.]
FRIDAY, JULY YS 1909.
[QUFTLIGT.]
KOREAN CROWN PRINCE THE ORETAN QUESTION. THE JOHORE PIRACY.
TO TRAVEL
Independa News Agency's "Servios to
the China Mail:)
Toxo, July 29, The Korean Crown Prince, accom panied by Frince Ito, his Senior Grand Tumor, will leave Tokyo on the 1st of Angust for a trip to the Hokkaido provinces, where he is to study the history and geography of the region,
KOMURA SEEKING
1
HEALTH,
WILL NOT COME TO
· HONGKONG:
Independent News Ageroy's" Service to
the China Mail)
Toxro, July 22. Count Komura, Minister for Foreign Affaire, is voyaging to Nagasaki to restore his health. It is expected that he will return to Tokyo at the end of
S. MOUTRIE & Co., the pister anal culations in acting Viceroy of Chill, bas-telegraphi- Shanghai is unfonadied.
LIMITED.
Ronakune. April 18, 1907.
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(Reuters Service to the Chind Mail.)
TEREL CHINESE SENTENCED.
TO DEATHLA
(Fròns Our Cum Correspond
Sistardie, July 20 Three Chinese have been convicted of
LONDON, July 20 The Forte, replying to a Note from the Powers protecting Crete, strongly objects to the delay in the solution of the Cretan quration, and takes excap-taking part in the piracy which took tion to the use of the expressions place off Johore on Good Friday and aupreme rights" instead of "sover were condemned to death, but a point of eign rights" of the Sultan in the jurisdiction has been reserved for the
Court of Appeal. * Note from the Powers.
One prisonar declared that he would ' The Porte reiterates that Greek interference in Crete will not be take the case before the court of the
next world. tolerated.
*
"DAILY MAIL: EMPIRE
CUP.
WON BY BATHURST CIVILIAN ULUB.
the month. The rumour that his Ex-Reuters Service to the China Mail)
LONDON, July 22. It is reported that H. E. Na Tung, the cellency was going to Hongkong and
The Cup presented by the "Daily Mail""for rifle shooting an Empire cally memorialized the Throne that from
Day in the Colonies has been won by anquiries made among the officials ho finds
score of 808. thore has been no misappropriation of EUNUCHS AND OPIUM. the Bathurst Civilian Club with a
public moni by Yuan Shih-kni or Yang Shit-kiang, bet that the accounts of the Chihi Viceroyalty are in a most confused state. They are being duly Investigated..
{ub T. Yat Po's Service.)
PIETSC, July 22. The Head of the Imperial Household
order to pacify their Nonconformist supporters. And this is precisely what happened. Church training colleges PARIS, were deprived of certain grants unless they came into line with similar institations accepting the principle of
At the conclusion of the distribution Department reports that several hundred popular control. These regulations of prizes on Tuesday list, His Excellancs Eunuchs have abundored the use of were untouched by the Upper Chambor. Guneral Sir Joachim Machado, K.C.M.G., opium
expressed his intention of visiting the It was not surprising therefore when Italian Convant and of having the op- the Government's ill-fated Licensing portunity to make himself-personally acquainted with the work of the institution forward, to His Excellency's visit with pleasureable anticipations.
TYPHOON SIGNALS.
MALTA'S NEW GOVERNOR.
(Beuter's Service to the China Mai) LONDON, July 22. Lieut-General Six H. M. Leslie Rundle, K.C.M.G., has been appointed Governor of Malta... -
Nota-Lieut. General Sir Leslie Randle
'
COUNT KOMURA.
A BASELESS RUMOUR.
(From Uur un Correspondent.)..
·SHANDLAR, July 29.
The report that Count Kamura, Minister for Foreign Affairs in the Japanese Cabinet, was coming to Shang. hai and would thereafter visit Hongkong is quite unfounded.
24.
WIRELESS
SHANGHAI
PALACE INSTALLATION TO COME DOWN.
(From Qur Own Correspondent"}
SINGELI, July 22.
CHBAP SALK Bill was brought forward that a similar in all its branches. The Sistors are looking low pressure trough 8. 9. E. of Hongkong, entered the Royal Artillery in 1870 and in through Sir Palbam Warren, Consul
20%
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DEATH. ROBSON-On Juau 27th, at Haton, Newcastle-on-Tyne, Captain ALFRED J. ROBSON, late of the steamer Hanun, Hongkong.
General Memoranda,
MONDAY, July 96-
attitude should have been adopted, and that Mr Asarimu should have thrown out & challenge to the Lords that should they are to reject the measure he would secure his purpose by enforting a system of high licences as we all krow, the Bill was vetoed and now we see the sequel in the additional taxes which are to be imposed on the trade." All this was very clever up to a certain
point, but now the question has arisen
The Yellow Dragon is once more with us and while the literary matter contained therein is above the average we can hardly say the same with regard to the proof road- ing. We live in the days of hurry, rapid communication, rapid transit and bustling generally but when we read of Empire Day 1999-weli we are getting ahead somewhat! The tennis club seems to be in a flourishing
rugen shows a. balance in condition for the balance sheet published
in the Yellow
hand of 829.21.
as to whether in reality the Lorde have Japanese topics bulk fairly largely in not the power to scrutinise and if the last number of Z'Extrémne Orient now
[the
At the demand of China, Sir John Jordan, the British Minister, acting The circular depression forming in the noted by the Observatory on Thursiny, had the coures of his career has soon service in General' has informed the proprietors of developed sufficiently by Friday morning the Zulu War, the first Boer War, and the Palace Hotel, Shanghai, that they
Egyptian War, taking part in the Nile to, render it advisable to hoist the black
Expedition of 1884-5, the Dongola must remove the wireless installation oath comb and drum. These were put up Expeditionary Forca in 1836, the Khartoum from the roof of their hotel. The at 11.45 o'clock and immediately prepara. Expedition, 1898. At home, he has our removal of the apparatus means a great manded the S. E. District (1898-1900) tinas were made by the junk and sampand the Aldershot Division. In 1907 he loss to shipping intereste
Ha has been decorated for services in people to get into shelter. Though too was appointed Colonel Commanding R. A. carly yet to speak with precision, it seems that the area of depression is small and the Esrpt and the Soudan-Ev. C. 11.]. possibilities are at present in favour of its passing us to Southward.
4
PRESENTATION TO CAPTAIN AND MRS F. A. BROWN,
Captain and Mrs F. A. Brown, who are leaving shortly for Nova Scotia, were the
CLEMENCEAU'S DEFEAT.
B
GERMANY FEARS BEADVENT OF DELCASSE.
4)
VICEROY CHANG'S
DEPARTURE.
(Wah Te Yat Po's Service.) ̧ ̈
SHANGHAI, July 22. The C.M.S.N. Co's, steamer San Ming. which recently conveyed Prince T Chen to Japan, leaves Shanghai for Canton on the 23rd inst. for the pay
· 2.50 p.m.—Auction of Whole Stuck in. Decessary, zinend" all Government to hand. There are some chatty notes on recipiente on Tuesday evening of a silverIt appears that the hostile vote in pose of conveying Viceroy Chang te
Chater Rosil
Japanese political questions; some candid Trade at Mesura Cottam & Co.'s Story, proposals, financial or otherwise. Theiticism of seront events, including the Transfer Books of West Point Building answer, it would appear, is that they do Sugnt Scandal; reviews of the Japanese Co., Ld., close from this data to 3rd possess the power, but that they have fancial situation for March; a note on the Lagunt, inclusiva. Transfer Books of Hongkong Land In- so long refrained from wielding it that proposed Anginapanese Exposition in Leados, etc. Among other articles are Vestmant & Agency Co., Ld, close from this date to 3rd August, Inclusive. it has almost fallen into desuetude.
short notes on China, the British Colonies Goods por Ernest Simona unclatood after
this date at noon will be subject to The question of the hour is: Will in the East, and on Indo-China; while G. rent and landing charges.
the House of Lords exercise a right Ongnau continues his story "Ti-B," which Goods per Sumonia ondelivered after this
which has almost been allowed to lapse? had an Annamite background.
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NEW VICEROY OF YUNNAN.
(Reater's Service to the China Mait.)
: LONDON, July 23.
Nanking tile, stand, and lamp, a set of gold the French Chamber of Deputies was for their son Max, by the members and directed mainly against M. Clemencean friends of the Wesleyan Church, Wanchai, personally. It is understood that the nes token of esteem and regard. The new cabinet appointments will not Rev. R. Ellison presided over a very large involve any change in the foreign attendance and the Rev. W. J. W. Anderson, M. D., of Fatahan, made the policy of France, though the German presentation.
(Wah Tei Yat Po'a Service.)
SHANGHAI, Tuly 22. H.E. La King-hi, the newly appoint press is giving expression to the feared Viceroy of Yunnan, left. Wuhu on the that M. Clemenceau's defeat will mean 22nd en ronto to his new appointment the re-entry of M. Delcassé into public
Dr Anderson dwelt on the invaluable services rendered by Capt. and Mrs Brown Goods por farmarthenshire not cleared on If so, it must precipitate a crisis in the
Thought Lieut. Shackeltor has been to the Wesleyan Church. He recalled the life. this data at 3 p.th. aubject to rest...
country's finances the effect" of which it back in England but a short while he finds fact that in the early days before the pra- TUESDAY, July 27-
in conversation with his companions that sent Chapel was erected a weekly follow-
DEFFLINGER FLOATED., Goods per Delhi not cleared at p.m.will be difficult to compute, for of course, like himself they are already tired of the ship-meeting used to meet in the house of
APPARENTLY SUSTAINED Goods per Bencleuch undelivered after Mr LLOYD GEORGE has all, along proceed fiting they are receiving and are ready Capt. Brown. Dr Anderson also eulogized to return to the Antarctic. Speaking at the unbounded hospitality which had been
NO INJURY: ed on the assumption that the Upper the Royal Societies luncheon. Leut extended not only to lonely civilians in Chamber will do as it has always done Shackelton quoted the following lines in Hongkong but also to numerous members
(Beuter's Service to the China Mail.) expinnation of the lure of the Unknown of the Army and Navy. Reference was
LONDON, July 23, before and give the Finance Bill an They're wanting me, they are calling mo, also made to the prominent part taken by
the awful lonely places
their departing friends in the Coffee Bar
The N.D. L. liner Derlinger, which easy passage. But supposing Mr.' As
They are whining, they are whimpering. spened in 1895, which now had developed want ashore on The Needles, Isle of quru does have to carry put his threat, fas if each had a soul; where will he find a sufficient number/ They are calling from the wilderness, the into the present Sailors' and Soldiera Home Wight, has been towed off, apparently
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BONGKONG, FRIDAY, JULY 23, 1309,
vast and God-like spades,
the Pole."
of politicians with such easy consciences The stern and sullen solitudes that stotinell and supple backs as will enable them
to enter the House of Lords under such
PER DOZEN -$16.50. THE LORDS AND THE BUDGET ignoble conditions? We question whe
ALLEGED ASSAULT IN A TOILET SALOON.
Y'
in Arsenal Street. In the inception and development of the Home, Capt. Brown uninjured. Twg hundred and fifty tons had given ungrudgingly of his substance, of cargo had been previously discharg time and influence, while Mrs Brown had ed.
endeared herself to all by her willing ser The passengers passed an unpleasant rics rendered wook by week in the Temnight, owing to the rough.ses which perance meeting and the Sunday evening
prevailed. ther Peers created for such a purpose
Gospel meeting. In closing Dr Anderson would have much honour in their own A landar, manager of the Alexandra wished them God speed, and assured them country, while as for the comments of Cinematograph, summoned the manager of that in their life in Canada they would be the Paris Toilet Co, before Mr F. A followed by the prayers of the congregation
Robert Porter & Co.'s his messige regarding Mr. Astoria's the Colonies tipon their conduct and Einzeland at the Magistracy, to-day, for and the blessing of the Triune God.
BULL DOG
BRAND
Guinness'
Stout
IN PINTS AND SPLITS.
There was also a erosa sumninova.
salt and with using abusive language, Dr Anderson also presented Mr Brown with a pair of beautiful drawn thread work His Worship-Can you not eattle this cushion covars in the name of Sewing Mect matter?
Complainant-I seked him to apologissing and later the Chairman announced that some friends who had not been aware of but he would not do so.
the presentation had handed to him several His Worship-If I adjourn the case for a sums to be conveyed to Captain Brown for:
the purchase of books," week do you think you could settle it?"
Dofendant-I don't think so; I don't want to settle it.
Complainant stated that the antlt took place in the defendant's saloon. His wife
.."
A CERTAIN CURE FOR BOWEL COMPLAINT.
CHINESE SHOT BY JAPANESE OFFICER.
(Wah Ta Yat Pu's Service.)
PEKISO, July 22.
A Japanese offices on the island of Taian to fired at a Chinese official as he was sitting in his Yamen. The shot was preceded by the cutting off of the Chitiaman's ear. The unfortunate mou has died from his wounds.
PAYING FEES FOR STUDENTS IN AMERICA.
(Wah Tu Yat Po's Service)
PEKING, July 22. The Board of Foreign Affairs has decided that students sent to Amaries from the various provinces which con tributed to the Boxer Indemnity, shall be selected in proportionate numbers to WHEN attacked with diarrhoea or bowel the amount which their Province paid W complaint you want a medicine that into the Imperial Treasury. The Ines of acts quickly. The attack is always anddes, these students will be paid out of the generally savere and with increasing pain, portion of the Indemnity which the Obamberlain's Colic, Cholers and Diarrhoea United States has remitted: One hun Remedy has never been known to fail. For dred students per year will be selected.
for three years." Bala.by all chemists and storekeepers,
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RATHER to our disappointment Reuter has not followed up with further details
threat to advise the Crown to create that of their creator it would be both new peers in order to secure the passage scornful and to the point. Of course! of the financial proposals of the Liberal it has long been apparent that the Government through the Upper House.present Administration will cling to As we pointed out the other evening office as long as possible. It soes by the the immediate canse of the revival of the record of the bye-elections that its days
The inscription on the silver kettle was conflict between the two. Houses of
will be numbered as soon as it appeals
as follows:-"A parting token of affection Parliament is. Mr. Lion GEORGE'S
to the country, and rather than plunge at
presented to Capt. and Mrs Brown by the Finance Bill, which embodies the
once into the pit of political extinction want to have her hair dressed and when congregation and friends of Wanchai, Wes- leyan Church, Hongkong, and by the provisions of a Budget that has met with universal condemnation from the which cow' yawns at its feet, it prefere complainant received the bill for 3 member of the Wealeyan Mission, Canton,
it was excessive. Complainant said that it WATSON & 00, leading commercial interests of the to threaten the Lords to the full extent or 89 he complained to defendant that July 31, 1909
Kingdom, as well as from other of it capabilities. But we zather imag was robbery, whereupon defendant assault. LIMITED,
sections of the community who form theing that the Lords are made of strongered him
Fis worship said "robbery" was a strong word to us. backbone of the country. Realising staff than to be frightened by the
Defendant said that complainant had that the security of capital would be blusterings of LDD GEGE, WINDTOR VICTORIA CINEMATOGRAPH. given a rude shock were the proposals Choncus and others of the young-lions
of the Chancellor of the Exchequer put whom Mr. AsQUITE has admitted into his plainant's wife had gone to have her hair know that he had helped bis follows was to This Famous Champagne being now first introduced into this
market is listed by us at the exceptionally low price PREMIER HALL OF HONGKONG. into force, infucial gatherings of Cabinet, and that is why we think the dressed prior to appearing at the Cinema-bim sufficient rewarded tograph. Witness naked defendant why A musical programme was rendered by
...Per Case of 12. Quaits. business men in all parts of the country outcome of the crisis will be the resign had struck out oertain items on the bil Mrs Jeughin, the Misses Baker, Mr White,
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have not hesitated to denounce the lation of the Cabinet. It must come which he had andared: Witnuss sell and the Rev. R. Ellison, Mr Pool acting as
that the bill ought to be $4 more but he socompaniet during the evening.
complainant had said Budget as unconstitutions in its sooner or later, and the sooner that had reduced it and
his wife, was not in Ambarian lady. Wit conception, and intended application Mr. Asqurm submits to his fate theness got angry and they struggled together. And it would seem from the last better it will be for the interests of the Complainant would not retract his word
His Worship, maid that both men wen's NOW in the wrong but the person moet to blame was the complainant, because he was the and it the seashore, but do not forget to person who started the row by using the take bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, wardrobbery which was absolutely Cholers and Diarrhoes Remedy along with REMEMBER THE NAME.
unjustified. At the same time defendant you. It is almost certain to be needed, HAMBERLAIN'S Colle, Cholers and had no right to lor, hants en complainant and cannot be obtained on railroad, trains Diarrhoes Remedy be just what it and the summonses would be dismissed, or steamships. It is too much of si risk without it. Formals by gli chemists” and name implies. For pains in the stomach, both the complainant, and defendant being for anyone to leave home on journey
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English papers to hand that the Country. Government itself feared that such an indictinent would be brought against it, At any rate over since the introduction
of the Budget the Administration he
been quaking in its shoes feat the vary
Capt. Browa thanked, the friends on bo- hall of his wife and himself and said how be had been greatly encouraged by letters! which he and his wife find received from at many parts of the globe. These fold Fow the writers had been choored and strength- ened amidst the temptations and home- Defendant was then sworn and said com.sickness incidental to life in the East. To
sworn at him in French,
T
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