POWELL'S
ALEXANDE
BUILDINGS.
HAVE JUST RECEIVED AN ENTIRELY NEW STOCK
OF
LADIES SHOES.
for
WALKING,
AFTERNOON
A.
and EVENING
WEAR.
S. WATSON & Co., Ltd.
ESTABLISHED LD
1811
TOBACCONISTS & CIGAR
MERCHANTS.
Smokers'
Requisites.
'MOUTRIE
honourable and respected should close Ably in such a miserable fashion. defended by counsel, given every op portunity by the Crown Advocate and
THE CHINA MAIL.
ALTEN TYPHOON..
As we anticipated on Saturday Hong kong roams destined to experience ́s very heary blow within the next twelve hausu, and posilily may receive the fall force of
SPORTING.
Hongkong Gymkhana Club.
- `YIN. SYNKRANA. The last gymkhana of the season OA concluded on Saturday afternoon under
PIANOS the Judge to explain his position, a typhoon At noon to-day the disturbance most favourable conditions. The weather
MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1908
NEW YORK HONOURS
DR COOK.
FIRST TO REACH THE POLE prisoner could only advance the. ples was loss than 300 miles South-east of was excellent, the sport rood and the
(Easter's Servics to the China Mašk pleasing selections during the afternoon,
Inmos, October 18. which has been put forward in the Celony and moving directly N.W. Buffs band played"
From all appearances. It is one of the big The last race of the day was very amus-
The New York Corporation has co- HAVE NO EQUAL FOR BRAUTY many similar cases and an invariably rest and ugliest customers which has sweping. Mink, the sirens baby elephant, (with
OF TONE,
brushed aside us utterly untenable, the the Ching Sea this season and if it is moving Dupree up, looking anything but comfort-ferred the freedom of the city on Dr. he thought money which had been at the rate of 13 miles an hour, which is fab'y sontod) avused considerabla merriment Cook as the first to reach the North
As he came trampetting down the course, being led to his starting place,
We have just received a large and entirely`new assortment of mokers requisites, from the
B calebrated, Factory; includ-
BB
bag briar, meerschaum and calabash pipes, with and without cases: Qualities ranging from the cheaper kinds to the most luxurious. Also meerahaum and amber, and all amber Cigar and Cigarette Holders, etc., etc:
PERFECTION OF TOUCH,
AND
SOLIDITY OF CONSTRUCTION.
Over 1200
now in use.
Hongkong. April 16, 1907.
MEMOS, FOR TO-MORROW.
entrusted to his keeping could be conjectured by the steady fall of the barometer at various points, we should used for his private purposes, so long by experiencing the first of the heavy as he paid back the sums so obtained blow by midnight. Of course there is before a fun! accouating was made always a possibility of the typhoon re- eueving slightly or being deflected by the Mr E. P. WILEos, the Crown Ad-E. moonsoon from its pessent couro, vocate, who never strained the plain bat the possibilities this time seem so slight meaning of the law in the slightest or that we may expect the centre to paan unduly pressed the charges against the close to the Colony or even right over us, at or before noon, tomorrow. The Ober- unhappy man, had little difficulty in vatory reports the next ten hours explaining to the jury the extreme will be watched with interest. fallacy underlying this line of defence, while Mr Justice Surra very clearly and forcibly pointed out that the essence of fraudulent misappropriation was not as Mr Docatis, the able Counsal for the defence, had stated, intention. "It was
Dia
15
From the blanila Observatory the Amer ican Consulate to Hongkong has recoïve the following belograms : →
W.N.W.
THE KING'S BIRTHDAY.
During the attaronos & party arrived from Government House and while the Union Jack was hoisted over the Governor's stand the band struck up the National Acthem.
The 'results were as follows
GYNBHANA ST 18-Value $100
Die-
tance Ono Mile. For all China Ponies. A Cup called the Gymkhana Cup will be presented at the end of tha Souson to be won by the Pony scoring most marks in the races for the Gym- khana Stakes at the Gymkhana Meatings during the Sekmin, counting points for a first; 2 for a second; and 1 for a third. Points awarded up to date are follows:-
Gusti...
Triad
13
Pale.
་
TSAK'S MEETING WITH KING EMMANUEL
AFFECTED BY ANARCHISM,
(Benter's Service to the China Mail.
LONDON, October 17. The place and date of the Tsar's forthcoming meeting with King Em manuel of Italy are kept a profound secret, as the demonstrations against the execution of the anarchist Ferrer have re-awakened hostility in Italy against the Tmr. It is believed that they are even being prolonged for that purpose. (Owner) 9 (Mr Depres) GRECIAN ARMY REFORM. 148lbs...(Owner) 0
-ATTITUDE OF ROYAL
PRINCES. (Renter's Service to the China Mail.) LONDON, October 17.
1+
.:.13
༢ཝཱ་ནཱ
Best Friend pertaman...
Ho Mr W. J. Grenson's Garth, 158b
(Mr Mackie) Mr John Johnstone Hertzblatt, 1461ba Mir Blank's Greyback, 146lbs Mr Seth's The Tortoise (late Strathmill
יי
1-
[COPYHORT]
JAPAN'S RETRENCH-
MENTS.
AN ECONOMIC, E PRIVY: PURSE.
(Independent. Nests Agency's" Servies to--
the China Masl.)⠀
Toro, October 17.
The representative of the Independent. News in Tokyo hears that the retrench- ments made in next year's budget. include the cutting out of several new public enterprises, such as the rebuild... ing of the houses of the Imperial Dist
| the steamship subsidy for the proposed"
new steamship line between Korean> const ports and Tauraga, The expan- diture of the Imperial Household Department (the Privy Purse) is in- roased by yen 1,500,000, the full amount being ven 4,500,000.
CHINESE RAILWAYS.
FUBLIC OPINION AGAINST^ TOREIGN LOANS.
(Wah Tom Yat Pos Service)
PRING, October 17.
Manila October, 17, 8.30 am- Cyclone or Typhoon N. E of Manila, mering W.N.W.
Manila, October 17, 6. p.m. Cyclone or Typhoon crossing. Northern Luzea moving WN.W.
Manila, October 18, 8 a.. S. MOUTRIE & Co., Ld. wrongfully converting to one's own Cyclone or Typhoon W. of Northern use money which had been entrusted Luzon less than 100 miles, distant, moving
After some fidgetting at the post the
In a menorial His Excellency Ch to a person. If a
was given
ponics were sent away to a bad start.
Shi Chiang, President of the Board of→ Grayback and The Tortoise baring an ad- money to take care of, instead of)
vantage of about two longths from the other
Communications, suggests that as public doing that used it for his OWI
two. Go ng round the band The Tortoise fell
opinion is against the construction of Meeting.
CELEBRATIONS A CANTON
back, while Greyback continued to lead til was guilty of 19.30 p.m.-Meeting of Dairy Farm Co., purposes, that man
Subject to te permission of the 0.0.Centering the straight. A good race up the
A message from Athens states that the railways, by means of Foreign loans, the Id. at Co.'s Town Office.
fraudulent misappropriation." said the band of the 13th Rajputs has been straight resulted in Garth and Hertzblatt Auction.
His Honour. The jury took forty-five engaged to go to Canton to celebrate passing the leader about 70 yards from Premier announced in the Chamber the Board of Foreign Affairs be directed to the King's birthday on November 9th.me. Garth just winning by half had desire of the Royal Princes that the discuss with the Foreign Ministers cor
from Hertzblatt. 2.30 p.m.-Auction of Household Farmi-
caider their verdict At a reception to bo beld at H.B.M.'s Time, 2.117.
Army Reform Bill concerning them cerned the question of cancelling the tare, do at Botanis Gardens Build-minutes to
Parimateof, 818.20, Cash sweeps, should be adopted.
railway loan convention. ing.
and on
their return they found Consulate at noon the band will play a
specis! strangement of The King," $199.15, 836,90, $18.45, prisoner guilty on all counts.
written by Mr Coke, Bandmaster, accom-FIVE FUBLOXOS HANDICAP.-For
ponies that have run at this season's We imagine that, thers
panied by the bells, full band and drains
Gymkhanas and have not been placed first or second. little disagreement with the finding of the regiment, 50 strong. It is expected the Viceroy of Canton will be present. In nar with the sentence passed by the the evening a concert is being arranged 11am.-Auction of Housubeld Farmi- Judge. In some respects the sentence which will be high class, with songs ac-
tore, &c. at Mosers Hughes & Hough's is a heavy one, but then we must not companied by the Band. 2.45 p.m.-action of Household Forsi- forget, as the Crown Advocate remainded ture st No. 6, Cameron Villa (No. 69) the jury in his closing address, that the 6 p.m.-Meeting of Kowicon Cricket defendant was not only in a position of
Club at Clab Pavilion.
trust, where he was representing the honesty of Great Britain, but he was representing the honesty of Engliahmen' in Chiza."
Amusements.” 9.15 -Performance of Harmoston's
Circus at Kennedy Town.
General Memoranda,
WEDNESDAY, October 20:
Salem Rooms,
The Post
THURSDAY October 11--
2.30 p.m.-Auation of Houtebold Farmi- tere, de, at Mr Goo. P. Lammert's Sales Rooms.
4 p.m.-Military Gen Practice. FRIDAY, October 29:-
11a.m.-Meeting of Canton Insurance Office. Ld, at Mosers Jardins, Mathe
son & Co.'s Offices.
SATURDAY, October 23:----
19.15 p.za. Meeting of Hongkong Jockey
Club Annaze, Obster Road,
will be
Mr Grove, Mr Grifith, Mr Kest and
Mr Carter are arranging a good sports programme for the afternoon. They are business firms on the Shameen. being assisted by the various heads of the
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
Mr Blank's White Heather, 140 Ibs ... Mr C. E. Anton's Dunkerry, 155 lbe...
all
(Bit Dupres) 1
(Mr Johnstone)
Major E. Findlay's Polo Stick, 143 Ibe...
(Mr Scaristt) 3
i K. Lesson's Soudan (late Forfar)
160 ibe...(Owner) 0 Sister's Pioneer, (late Tedcott) 143
ibe...(Owner) 0 Commodore H. Lyon's Cavalier, 140 lbs
(Owner): 0 After waiting sometime for Pioner which had thrown his rider and made off down towards the anger works, the bunch
The Chamber then passed the Bill for second reading without discussion.
It is reported that the Royal Princes have resigned their commissions.
MEXICAN AND U. S. PRESIDENTS MEET. FEARS OF ANARCHIST
· DEMONSTRATION, (Reuter's Service to the China Mail.}`
LONDON, October 17. President Taft met President Diaz at
2.
It is understood that the Secretary of go away to a fairly good start. Dapree
on White Heather jumped ahead and kept El Paso The interview took place the lead all though.
Time 120 Parimatual $10.10.
Therein by being un-State has approved of the appointment of faithful he besmirched the fair fame Dr J. W. Hartley as a permanent member and honour of his countrymen and of the Government. Medical Staff. lowered the standards for honesty which they have erected with so much labour
Mr W. Rubleo, who succeeds Dr Wilder, as Consul-General for the United
week in December. He is travelling on the P.AL. 8.8. Siberis.
Club on the ground door of Hongzous and high intent since the days of John States in Hongkong, is dae. here the first!
9 p.m.-Boring at the City Hall. -8.15 p.m.-Open Air Conent on Volan
toer Parade Groced.
SATURDAY, October 30
6.30 p.m.-Organ Recital, in St. John'
Cathedral,
Thursday, November di—
9 p.m.-Concert at City Hall.
The China Mail -
HONGKONG, Monday, October 18, 1909.
THE CANTON TRIAL
Ir is a trite saying among the cynical We specially recommend the that the Eleventh Commandment should
Clebo' pipe which em. read "Thou must not be found out
Bat we would ask the very worlily-wise
Company downward. His punishment is heary, but then his misdemeanour
was very great.
NEWS OF THE DAY.
The Volunteer concert to be given next Saturday on behalf of the Diocesan Girls Orphanage should draw a big sttend ance, for the charitable objects of this in stitution appeal to very wide direles,
Cash
$284.60, $75.60, 837,80. AUXT SALLY RACK-Dolls to be placed at intervals across the course. Gentlemen. to start mounted opposite Jadge's box. On a given signal they are to ride to a point indicated and thera diamount, pick: up a bandis of sticks and return to start- ing point, when they will hand the bundle to their respective nominators. The prize
within closed doors and the remarkable display of American and Mexican troops was due to fears of an Anarchist demonstration.
ANARCHIST FEVER.
will be won by the lady who knocks down DEMONSTRATION IN LONDON.
her doll-in the least number of throwa
and in the shortest space of thou. Post Violent Speeches by Labourites. Entrances Fee $2.00. 1st and 2nd Prizes
presented by the Hongkong Gymkhan Club. Nominator.
CORRESPONDENCE.
BRUSHWOOD AND SANITATION.
(To the Editor of the "Curiya. Mart.") Sra-Some of the proposals made at recunt meetings of the Sanitary Board would. it enforced, cause such sericus Mrs expense to many householders that I hope you will allow me to state my views against them.
Miss Lyon-Major Findlay Mas Eaton-Mr Mackie...... Mrs Gramon Mr Johnstone
Meton Mr Brice ...
0
Dupree ... Mrs Fontcld-Mr Moore
Johnstone was first back with the sticks but Miss Lyon waa.the first to score a hit.
Cash sweep 8308.70, 888.20, $44.10.
(Reuter's Service to the China Mail.)
LONDON, October 18.
CHINESE BOARD OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
PRESIDENT RESIGNS.
(Foh Tu Yai Po's Sérvion)
PEKING, October 17. Owing to criticism by the people- His Excellency Lang Tan Tin baa decided to resign his position as pres sident of the Board of Foreign Affairs.
PRINCE HSUN'S EURO- PEAN TOUR.
(Wah Tes Yat Pu's Service)
SHAMURAI. October 17. Prince Hsun left Shanghai by the German mail on the 16th inst. Ee will arrive at Hongkong on the 19 and proceed direct to Germany, thence
to Italy.
GOVERNMENT HOUSE.
The following guests have been, invited" to dinner, by His Excellency the Gov- arner, at Mountain Lodge to night to meet stonsieur de Margerie, the French Minister to Peking-Monsieur Libor, Mr., and
A demonstration protesting against the execution of the anarchist Ferrer, consisting of ten thousand sympathisers Mrs Champmerin, Mr and Mrs Barin. dongne, Mrs Fremantle, Captain da Cunha was held in Trafalgar Square..
Elms, Mr Murray Stewart, General Broad- Violent speeches were delivered by wood, Bir Paul Chater, Mr and Ms May, Socialist M.P's and leaders, who, Captain Heathcote, Commodora, Miran and
Miss Epon denounced King Alfonso as a 'murderer. Afterwards the demonstratora moved off towards the Spanish Embassy and the Roman Catholic Cathedral, where
.
It is generally admitted that mosquitoes are the bearers of malaria and it is an un-GE AND AQUARTER MILE HANDICAP-
For all China Popics. A very interesting and enjoyable social questioned fact that brushwood harbours
(Mr Mackie) 1 took place at the Club Lusitano on Satur. moquitoes, and from this it is argued Mr Black's Greyback, 144 lbe
that if brushwood is cleared, mosquitoes day, there being a large attendance. The will be considerably reduced in numbers. Hon. Mr W. J. Gresson's Lammerton,
150lb...... ..... (Mr Johnstone) 2 It was at
time suggested that music by Macho's string land was this claaring should extend for 190 gards Hon. Mr F. H. May's Astral, 161lbs
(owner) 3 pleasing and the dancing was thoroughly round soy isolated dwelling; now 400 to
600 yards is proposed. Arrangements have Mr MM. Brice's Toddles (late Phœniz), been made under which the Botanica and 140 lbs
(Mr Doproć) 0 the police force, which had been attend as a juryman at the Criminal See enjoyed,
AN ABSENT JUROR.
A Chinaman, who was summoned to-
Gompertz, Acting Chief Justice, told him There have been further demon he was liable to be fined. He expressed
Department may, if desired, clear Mr Seth's, The Tortoise (late Strath- Forestry We would draw our readers attention the neighbourbood of a dwelling at the mill) 145 1h ... Hoàn
Sportsman bedies the latest contrivances and disillusioned folk who utter this to the advertisement appearing in another expense of the owner, the charge for this Mesus Lesh and Moore's Dar)0|strongly, reinforced, dispersed the sions to-day, appeared lato and Mr H.HI.
144 Ibu (Mr Moore) crowd. column above the signature of the Pre-is fixed at 50 cents per thousand squirre calculated to afford a cool and glib axiom whether they are really pre-cent of the Sanitary Board, warming feat. At this rate, clearing brushwood round Mr H. G. Moors's Tamnst 145 1
an isolated dwelling would cost about $180.
Mr Brics) 0
self to the Registrar to-morrow morning. dry smoke.
pared to stand by their declaration. If householders regarding the removal of on the 100 yards radius scheme, and about This was the best race of the day after strations in Paris and the other chie regret and was further told to report him. it were truly the basic principle upon
$4.000 on the 100 yards radius scheme, for one falso start the seven got away nicely French cities. each clearing There are, of course, very few together Passing the judge's bar, the which the ordinary individual conducts
dwellings even at the Peak so much as 500 flest time the first three were Toddles, Spanisor Commudge me
At the are guarded, Sermons were delivered throughout yarda from a neighbour, but if the cost be Lammerton, and Sportsman his way of life then we fear that the the Colony on Sunday on behalf of the halved or quartered it is still s vary formid-half-mile post Toddles was still lending As ordinary clearing, ignoring but Greyback had taken second place. standard of hum morality would be Hospitals. The Bishop of Victoris preachable sums.
lead and hard so ensur evra: lower than the the cutation of scientific arpervision the Entering the straight. Greyback had
On
CIGARS
de Luxe Highly recommended
LOLITAB.
rubbish, etc.
FOR WHOOPING COUGH,
MORE than nine out of every ten chees
of-rheumathon, are simply thenme tism of the muscles, due to cold, or dan weather or chronia, rheom In
even lower than the Synics would have ellas Fonts at St. John's Cathedral: the ground is mostly Crown Land and the bet penkethys Drakies on yn culminan meenag
us believe. We cling, however, to Rev. W. Hewitt st St. Peter's; the Bar. head of the Botanical and Forestry Depart which finishing fu the order named.
Church, Wanchai.
pectoration easy and render the: Hits of Balm is slf thabis needed, and it is certain Time, 2m 17. Fatimatul 887 10, Cash It will keep the congh: loose, ex. The free application of Chamberlain a 1415 coughing less frequest and less severe. to give quick relief. For rale by all chem-
i-latav and storskaapats: For sale by all chemists and storekeeper. swoop $450 45, $128.70, 864.35.
a bigher opinion of our fellowmen and O. R. Hickling at Union Church; and the ment claims the monopoly of dealing with
DISTANCE HANDICAP-Oue milo, position to attempt to get better terms women than this cynical mying drapes Ter. J. A. A. Baker at the Wesleyani, so that the householder is not in a
elsewhere.
Circus Pony Mollie, 360 yds,
(Udore Lyon) 1 in boxes of 25...$11 per 100. them with, and we decline to
The question than avises-will-the-pro- posed clearing reduce mosquitoes as ex- China Pony-Lyeman, 15 yds,
(Mr Johnstone) 2 pected? Mosquitoes breed in water and it appears to me that, given the mosquitoes Chins Pony-Rajput, 75 yds,
(Mr Slater). 9 the more you clear the brushwood, the more
(Mz BiH) you drive them to other shelter the Chins Pony-White-balt 40 yila,... houses, Some years ago I spent a work
(Mr K.K.)
GRAND ROYAL-EL TAMARINDO In boxes of 50...$8 per 100.
B. WATSON # 00.
·LIMITED,
ALEXANDBA" BUILDINGS AND KOWLOON DISPENSARY.
believe that it is caly the fear of being found out that keeps us all within the
ITEMS AT THE COURTS. narrow bounds of strict probity and
Two Chinese Indies were charged at the unamirched honour. Indeed, the high Magistracy to day with disorderly conduct. credit which Europeans generally have They were bound ever to be of good be won in the Far East diaproves the truthaviour for twelve months in sums of 8200 of the thesis, for our alhical position,
PREMIER HALL OF HONGKONG, race, creed or colour. There are unfor
De Vœux HoaD' CENTRAL.
NEW FUMS EVERY 8 DAYE..
TO-NIGHTI
on the Gap Rock and found it swarming China Pony-White Heather, 66 yda with mosquitoes, though there is not
Dr McKenzie's
Invalid Stout.
SPECIALLY BREWED FOR THE EAST.
ashing ex-
1.65
vestige of herbage of any sort on the rock, Ching Pony-Vina, 65 yds.... the nearest being on Jubilee falaud, mfis away. The mosquito la vas grow in all China Pony-Ben Roy, 75
(Mr natural pools on the rock Mr U. E. Norris, residing at Queen's
There is one case in which clearing to Circus Pony-Prince, 475 yds,
(Mr. May) 0 here in Chin, at any rate, is based on Hotel, was charged at the Magistrary to limited extent would certainly be of service.
(Mr Mackie). the assured and well-tried conviction day with the larceny of a blouse and On wat nights the conservancy coolies olten Donkey-Minora, 800 yds.. that we deal rightly, honourably, and brooch, the property of Mr F. Gray, also a dump their rabbish in a thicket of down
a stream coeras. This rubbish contain Baby Elephant- Mick, 800 yday boarder at the hotel. The case was re-old tins which hold water and in which
Mr. Dupree) with clean hands, in all transactions as manded.
the larvae grow. If such thickets were This race caused a considerable amount removed the dumping might be stopped. of amusement. Mink went well for about This Stout promotes energy and is medicinal in cases of VICTORIA CINEMATOGRAPH. between man and man regardless of
Bach toore might be done at little expense: 250 yards when he thought he had had Ip Sang, 14 Yau and Chan Was pleaded and without rising controversial questions enough and decided to walk the readebility and waste. A sovereign remedy r
in the way of filing up breeding poola and Minor, the donkey also want well un tanate and rare exceptions, we admit, bat gulity to a charge of armed robbery, at the emptying breeding receptacles. Last year he came up to Mick, but absolutely refused hausted nature. being excepticas they prove the rule. Oriminal Sessions to-day, before Mr HH.J. in old disused water bank was found near to pass bim Johnstone on.Lgsmen rods swarming with mosquitoes. Not being have won if the pony had had a better The proceedings which occupied the Gompertz, Acting Chief Justice, and His my house, the top had fallen in sod to a good soe, starting a soraich, and would
Lordship sentenced prisoners to four years authorized to serve a notice on your faith in his
Time 2-12 Par-mutuel $16,40,- Canl British Consolar Court at Canton mprisonment each with hard labor, intercepted some coolies with building
rubbish and had it led in At another Sweep $442.50 $183.00 and 207.50.1 during the intte half of last week
time I found a large tub full of water and SOONER THA bave been followed by most Europeans, Arising out of the above case seven mosquitos larvae lack to CHAMBERLAIN'S PAIN BALL
natives were charged with trespassing in Stewart Terrace On showing it to the we feel eare, with feelings of shame the Central Police Station componad and houseboy he had it emptied. U hent good while before you sound,
It sosie to me that there is reasonable and sorrow. Shame that am
were fined $15 each. They were part of limit beyond which manītation le not worth Lad to dairent: that inɛegund:
Obamberlain's Pain Balp. In cima of placed in a position of high and hugs forped which followed the Chiness the expense. Personally I would rather die homes and sciatics it allowed the tadion up to the Polios Stadion, shouting young than lire to ninety, in a whiterol
poptibles Borrom of the Urnaciary swell- Appear to be the Medjos, ficer of Health's hand-manos", are quickly tallavad iby.. found unworthy of the fruit plated in within the gates and ware promptly, are Ideasɛ a maitary country. Toum, etu, j
BOTTOW that a Carter hiineris a rested.
TO-NIGHT
The Celebrated-Artărio ̈ MISS B. GALARDZ Berto and Comedies.
COMING I
*CILLING SISTERS
Celebrated Dao trom-Amiralla.
OLNATITEES:
DAYU ADĚ, SVEDA YK, WETA FLIG
Decular responsibility should have bees andi sorvaming all the way, sidhay got pauperism, is that Artideialigdharsistions listense pain, and sker elery: and; ret
Per Dozen Quarts....... Per Dozen Pinte Per Dozen Splits
In a recen
Government Analyst der
that the results of his
uld that it was both good and
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