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#tered in the Colony in October, 1887, And. tot only for the purposes of the Obser- retired on account of ill-healbh in May, vatory, but for the use of the shipping† 1891, and, was auooooded by Sir William
Robinson.
He appears to have been a general, favourite with everybody until the slow
IS COMPLETE publio sled. We are well aware shax an American firm has made application for the right to rest a wireless station
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While the 'Henrick Ibsen was die-
ing months of bir administration, whon The Manila Observatory warned Bangs most funfortunate rupture occurred bokong this morning that there is a cyalome WITHOUT A VICTOR in the Colony on certain terms, but we oween him and the Caofficial Mersbers of the or typhoons, sorth of the Western Caro
imagine, judging by what is happening Connell over the military contribution gom lines, moring in a direction unknown. at home, that the Colonial Office would tion. His Expellanoy was generally supjaud
posed to have takon a most unfortunate: PER MONTH refase its sanction to any scheme plicattitude if this matter, and was look. charging cargo in Hongkong harbour ing a wireless station and service in such ad upon at the time as the specia about 8 o'sicok this morning a coolis fell a fortified port an Hongkong in private ploader of the War Chico. It was in overboard and has not been seen again.
Arrivals from the South report very consequence of the enhanced military hands. The wireless stations in Epg-xaction demanded by the Imperial Govern strong, monsoon between Singapore and and have all been acquired by the ment that the Unoficial Members, Dr Ho this port We understand steamers are Government, and we imagine that such ai, Mr P. Ryrie and Mr T. H: White-taking any time from 6 to 8 days to make
head, protested against a proposed general the passage up. spolicy will be followed here. There increase of official salaries, boliving fore, as wireless messages are to be that, in view of the Colony's financial P 20, it would be most imprudent to Government monopoly, it behores our make any que mante. They approached Administration to devise sante "mans the Covorase requesting him to bring the whereby the public shall share in the
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prospects and requesting the postpone ment of the incresan of official salarion, ančes at present.
They also added in the wire that'the' Governor had declined to wire Home on the matter. The sequel to this was that the Unofficial Members were
For the moment we have no gone further in this particular matter than receiving an assurance that Chins
It
AY, DECEMB
DEATH OF KING
FOLD
(Routh's Servia to the China, Jak.)
Lamor, December 16.
A Braun telegram dated midnight, states that the condition of King Leopold is improving
Loumor, December 17
· King Leopold died at 2.35 a.m. this morning,
BISHOP AWDRY'S DEATH.
(Reuter's Service to the China Kait.)
LONDON December 18. The death has occurred of the Bt.
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Toxo, December 17 The party of Japaness business man who have been visiting the United Sesto no the invitation of various American Chamber of Commerce, ratorned to Tokyo to-day. An an thusiastic welcome was secorded tha by the people.
They express themselves as delighted with the hospitality of the Americans- and the treatment they received.
Baron Shibasaws, the head of the party, proceeded to the Palace and in special audience reported to the Em
The Concurt in the Sailors' and Saldíara', Home last night was great success.
arough the kindness of Lieut. Davisson, of South Tokyo from 1898 to 1908. was arranged by the Buffs Dramatic Club Rev. William Awdry, who was Bishopperor the results of the trip.
sketch by Miss Ella Rowe and Lient,
Lloyd-Thomas, RN. entitled "Charity DEATH OF SIR WILLIAM SMALL-ARM FACTORIES.
begins at Home," was very cleverly done, and the other sketch by Menirs Collier, Feats and Boerer, The Blind Baggais," was immensely appreciated by the audience, the imitation of the beggars being splendid. The Hall was full and many had to stand all the time.
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KILLED BY A TRAMCAR.
4.
A magisterial cuquiry was held before is moving and intends providing &animioned to meer His Excellency, who
wished them to withikaw the latter they Mr E. R. Hallifar this morning into the wireless station on the Pratas. had written him conveying this informa- circumstaness attending the death of a fortunately China moves very slowly tion. If they did not do so ba told them Chinaman from the country who died from that it would mean that their friendship Injarios recived by coming into contact and we fear that a considerable time would come to an end. All this was occur with a tramear in one of the streets of must elapse ere the project is really ing on the era of the Governor's departure
from the Colony. The Chi Was took Hongkong. From the evidence it appeared the view of the Unofficial Members that deceased was crossing the tram-lines
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MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW.
Miscellaneous Pa
10a.m.--Military Gen Practics.
Auctions.
8.30 p.m.-Auction of Chinese Curias
Mr Geo. P. Lammert's Sales Rooms
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'General Memoranda.
SUNDAY, December 19
4 to 8p.m.-Catholic Union Bassar,
this
DES VOEUX.
::.
FORMER HONGKONG
GOVERNOR.
(Router's Service to the Chima Mail.)
LONDON, December 16,
ho death is announced of Sir William. Der Vanz, who was Govern or of Hongkong from 1887 to 1891.
THE FUTURE OF KOREA.
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DENIAL OF ANNEXATION · NEGOTIATIONS.
CHINESE NAVAL COM- MISSIONERS.
(Wah Tes Yot Po's Sérvice.)
PEXING, December 16. Prince Taat Hsun has telegraphed that arrangements should be made to establish small ärta factories at Tient~
and Peking.
PETTICOATS AT THE PALACE.
(Woh Tss Fat Po's Service)
PERING, December 16. The Empress Dowager having ane- nounced her intention of residing i the Palnes at the Naa Hai park, the Prince Regent is urging her to aban- don the project.
(Beuter's Sarvics to the China. Mat.)
LOFTON, December 17. the Hongkong Government from of office did not give the Governor of
The Novoys Frema has been author-«WEST VIRGINA” MINSTRELS.- Colony power to do ay he chose nor the approaching car. Ho-stepped out of its making suitable arrangements to in- right to accuse anyone of disloyalty who
ised to deny the report that Russis said the Queen's representative had done way on the other line but did not notice stitute station within the boundaries what he ought not to hare done. The another car coming up from behind and was
He was badly injured and Japan are negotiating for the of the Colony. Already most of the Governor did wrong in refusing to transmit nocked down.
the talegram which the Unofficial Members principal" mail steamers visiting the wished him to sand. "The Unofficial about the head and later succumbed in anexation of Korea by Japao,
Membera," said the China Mall, on that hospital port are fitted up with the necessary occasion, “wars perfectly justified even st A verdict of Accidactal death wat
time of day in seaking to stop the abso apparatus and we imagine that long lately uncalled for and extravagant all-returned.
round 35% increase of salaries and in pro before the Pratas station becomes testing againes the growing costliness of the Some little time after- accomplished fact the pressure of Government."
wartin, the Unoficial Members replied to public opinion will have forced Hong-His Excellency's remarks, disclaiming any intention of being at all disrespectful, and kong to put herself in a position to begging him to consider their words, in the sense in which he had read them, atilize their services, not only for meteorological purposes and the move ments of shipping, bat for other and different object too. We know that
eft
ALLEGED SLANDER.
At the Supreme Court this afternoon before Mr Justina Gompartz, and a jury of three, W. H/W. Loveiro summoned J.
C. Canteron to recover $1,000 for alleged slander.
Mr Reader Harris appeared for the plaintiff and Mr R. F. C. Master defended,
· The jury sword in ware Mears Hamilton, Woolfe and Mead.
DEPARTURE FRÔM ENGLAND.
(Reuter's Service so the China Mail)
Laos, December 17, The Chinese Naval Commissioners, at whose head is Prince Hrun, have left Loudon for France.".
a being wilony Sir William replied. After stating that he had given the letter his most careful consideration with an earnest desire to view it in the most favour. able light, he said: Where offensive Language is not itself withdrawn the mere withdrawal or disclaimer of the offen sive meaning which (according to my knowledge of English, faseparably at- taches to the words, would in ordinary circumstances caure mo dificulty i still passing through the stress of hard paying head to its but while for this times commercially, has already dif. reason my soceptance must in any caseTL Plaintiff joined the service of the Sze and many other
the erection of such a station, means the expenditure of a considerable amount of capital and that the Colony,
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Mr Roader Harris said that that was claim for damages for slander which he would prove had fed to the dismissal of plaintiff, who was chief engineer of the Shan
and he intended to prove to them by witzesass
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Through the Hind-permission of the Officers and the visiting Admiral" of the U.B.N, the Minstrel Troupe of the Cruise [** West Virginia” will give a performanom on Wednesday and Thursday evenings of next week, the 2nd and 3rd December The performance will be given at the Theatre Royal inder the distinguished: patronage of His Excellency, Sir E. Lugarā ( We are pleased, that the visitors havi : conected to play and predict a most enjoy able entertainment. This troupe on their visit to Honolula gave a two-nights per- formance which was held boned the
standpoint. The Orchestra on
* West Virginia" was very highly spoken. On their departare a gamel së hon.of in Honolulu and will no doubt, add to the enjoyment of the evening's entertain- our was drawn up at the station, and ment. Three years ago the Minstrel troupe amtunget thoes prasent to say farewell from the sister ship of the West Virginis,
the "Pannsylvanin,”” gave a similar per- to the distinguished visitors were the farmance. at the Theatre Royal to a large Chinese Minister, Sir John Koleavy and appreciative audience. The Linkem Are Brown, Sir Robert and burly Hart and 31 and seata may be booked
at Moutries.
CRIMINAL SESSIONS.
Owing to the heavy cause list, before Mr
he as qualified as your reparation, I am nevertheless willing to accept the reparation Yip Steamship Co., in December, 1905, za
Admiral Bab, interviewed by Reuter, ficulty in making-both ends meet. in the spirit in which it is apparently offer chief engineer and had been in their employ. But in our opinion a wireless stationed, from a reciprocated desire for peace on ment until July 17 of this year. Defendant said the Prince and all the Commis
the eve of my leaving the Colony, as to 9.30 p.m.Auction of Fancy Goods will in the end prova a productive which I wish to retain no other than appointed master of the Shan Lisioners were much gratod i the w. Boes Davies, Acting Chief Justice, in
pleasant memorie enterprise and we should therefore, if So ended most unpleasant affair that ever since 1908 plaintiff and defendant hospitality shown them during their original jurisdiction, Me Justice Gompertz the had been a bad terms. Defendant had etsy in England, and added that he will preside at the Criminal Sestone which The China Ma remarked really driven to it, be justified in time that His Excellency's going a used bad and insulting language on vacious did not doubt that the Chinese Govern will be formally opsted at the Supreme obtaining the necessary funds by conditions, and observed that the corres took place under most unfavourabla
occasions with a view, presumably, of ment, would profit greatly in reorganis Court to-morrow and adjourned until Mom
day. The list of criminal cases includes p 4.30 p.m.-Distribution of prizes by H. means of a loan. This, however, is,, & pondence pablished, within the last few getting plaintiff to leave of his own freeing its Navy by what had beeri luarned | Sin Bon Fung Kam, Leung Fat and Leung
days
ill substitute for laud- will. On July 11 a serious quarrel took subject for our legislators as also is story farewell addresses. It is not a place ovar a very trifling matter and the question of how the establishment pleasant task," it unid, to say are we defendant became threatening and insuit with feelings of suppressed resentment,
Mornay, December 20:-/
at Mr Gec. P. Lammert's Balod Rooms.
3
Anction of Crowa Land at the Works Department's Offices.
WEDNESDAT, December 99:-
the Governor at St. Joseph's English Collegs.
9 p.m.-Performance at City Hall,
9 p.w.-Performance at City Hall :
| Thursday, December 23:--
SATURDAY, December 25 :-
Public Holiday.
MONDAY, December 27 :---
Publio Holiday..
TUESDAY, December 28 :-
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in England. There was no question Sang, detaining children with intent to sell
and deprive parents of possession; Chan See and others, robbery; Là Kuzi, accessory before the fact to robbery and receiving stolen goods; Cheung - Fak, -dataining
of placing orders for ships for the of afwireless station in the Colony will and the unpleasantness is all the keener ing. It we all about a matter of some present. but this would shortly arise.
in the case of Governor like Sir William conl; the typhoon signals were up and Prince Tai sun, before leaving affect our engagements with the Des Voeux, who during his short admin when the coal came alongside there Dover, telegraphed to King Edward person with intent to sell.
istration in Hongkong has performed
Plaintiff complained much useful work, the value of which will was only three tons.
Eastern Extension and the Gren
Northern Telegraph Companies, which
at present have the monopoly of a lency was presented with three addresses, Kai, came on board and plaintiff complained their warm- reception.
submarine telegraphic messages com- ing into and leaving the Colony.
THE LATE SIR WILLIAM DES VIEUX.
be approciated by future generations." to defendant who and twenty tone had warmly thanking him for the kind- On the day of his departare, His Essai come on board. Later the manger, Jim nesses shown the Commissioners and
one from the Educational Department, one-
After a voyage, to Kengmoon from the Civil Service, and another from to him,
the ship returned to Hongkong and during The first the sea-faring community.
the whole of the time, from July 11 plaintiff roferred with unfeigned gratitude to the improvements which Sir Willians had had not seen Jim Kal On the following originated in the educational system of the morning defendant arrived on board about 11a.m.with an open letter addressed to Calony, especially by the conversion of the him which stated that his services would Alded Schools, in the native villages, it not be required any longer, etc. Defendant
into Government Schools, and so placing
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ITEMS AT THE COURTS.
P. Schmida admitted owing R. R. Sime $76.50, at the Supreme Court before. Mr Justice Gompertz, this morning and maid he would pay in two instalments, which was accepted Judgment was given for plaintiff The Rev. J.AA. Bakar writes to my Messrs Lane, Crawford and Co., also ob The Chix Mail.
elementary education free from any school read the letter in the presence of the chief that he has received it from Dr. E. Atained judgment against the same defend- fee withing reach of the whip village mate and when he received the letter he Vorstrach, the Imperial German Consalt for $108.05.
was very much surprised. In cota gauzer News of the death of Sir William Des population. Reference was also made to ba saw Jim Kal who informed him that de- This is the result of an appeal to Admiral Mr Leo D'Almada mentioned at the HONGKONG, FAWAZ, DEczwar 17, 1999. Voeux will be received with feelings of the opening of the Government, nga fendant had informed him that he had Ingenohl who has received the sum fruta the Supreme Court this morning, before Mr
School for
BO providing general regret in the Colony and expecially theral Anglo-Chinoso education for the accepted bribes from the Dock Co. to German men of war under his command in among those older residents who remember female Eurasian population. The address make unneccesary work to the ship and
WIRELESS.
Justice Gomperts, the case in which Ho Shi
his term of office as Governor. Although from the seafaring community spoke that was the reason why he had been dismiss the Far East. Such an amount will help IT sed Captain-Edwards, and mid th☛ he only served in that capacity for a period of in terms of gratitude for the bed. Plautid had been unable to obtain considerably to well the funds and arst and second offers, who had been dis
conferred on those connected"
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other employment since. Land the Committee are vary grateful to De missed by defendant, were the principal about three and a half years, he did a great merchant shipping by virtue of the Sonday He had never assaulted Jim Kai, laid While the German restels are in Hongkong Home having left the ship. The case was Plaintiff bore out counsel's statement. Vorotach for taking the matter in land. witnesses and wars now in the Bullens deal of useful work, the benefits of which Cargo Working Ordinance. Several eforta, hade on hits, pushed him or abused him.
heard deferalnot say be had accepted bribes.
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Ir was certainly good news which Bir are daily felt down to the present time. He it stated, had been made during the past FREDERICK LEGAMD apnounced at Thurs-was, too, a charming man in social life, asall, three years to bring about a cessation of He kept away from defendant on the last harbour the man we the Salom and sdfearned sine día na the ship mile to; day's meeting of, the Legislative Coun-eye with him on questions of policy, war success It had camined for His Excel. He even if he hanged for it. He never
even those who could not always see, eys to the quatom of compulsory Sunday labour age as he thought his company was too Soldiers Home continually.
pboard ships in, this per but without good for him-Defendant had menaced him with a Catic and threatened to take his OTHER ARTICLES IN
cil, that in answer to his request to Bir prepared to admit. His emure of office langy to relieve the mercantile marine of GREAT VARIETY.. Jou Jomis, the British Minister in will always be associated with the Prays what was not only an invasion of the rights of British mariners as subjects of Kar Peking, the Wai-wupu had been moved Reclamation Scheme, which was inaugurated Majesty the Quem but also of what amount during those days. Besides contributing ed to courpastory disrespect, of the Lord's to urge the Board of Communications to materially to the attractions and con. Day, WAISON & CO., instruct the Viowoy of Canton to take reniences of the city this project added
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the necessary steps to erect a wireless some 57 acres to the available land of the telegrphic station on the Pratos Shoal needed. The Rue blocks of commercial falsad at a point where space was greatly
ALEXANDEA
BUILDINGS.
THE LATE KING LEOPOLD
The foreman saked who ordered the coal. Witnee replied that the company usually ordered the coal
Who checks the quantity supplied ?--- Nobody checks it. Ev
What notice were you given T-Twenty- four hours' notion.
Jim Kai stated plaintiff was dismissed because he had got repairs done to the ship 'without consulting. fini Witness sekad plaintiff for details of the repairs and he rove him, out of his room and would not
We extend our condolences to the people of Belgium in the loss, they have sustained A wireless station at the Fratas will be buildings now standing where the sex for by the death of King Leopold. He ever of inestimable benefit to the shipping metly held sway is the greatest justification had the interests of his poople at heart and low him to speak Wifen said that he frequenting the part of Hongkong of The Becution of this work synchronized mere. The ovente of the later years of his who did you dear it from" asked Mr of the wisdom of embarking on the scheme.did all he could to promote trade and com- found out when the bost went into dock
he got some commission. VICTORIA CINEMATOGRAPH. using the Forms Channel and the with period of remarkable expansion life, his quarrels with his daughters and Earrin
beant it from Bally," replied the China Bea, but at the same time we in Hongkong So rapid indeed was the the Crego Free State Affair rather alienated. are constrained to ask what steps the increase of population that some of this the sympathian of the English people, witness.
though they never forgot tHED 26. WEN LAN "Did you hear from the defendant any most difficult problema of the administra son of the wisest of Queen Victoria's early thing about plaintiff }-No. Government of Hongkong are prepared on were connected with the housing of the counsellors. He has ruled the Belgian Were they on good termi 1.—Sometimes se Prostamme Every 2 Dare to take in order to make such an people, who were crowded into the already for a space of 45 gases, having ascended they are on good terms and sometimcipa
the Throne when 30 years of ago.
they were not installation a of use to the business too thickly populated parts of the city. Sis William Des Voeux, teking with this
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time when the whole of the island would he Jastics Comperts at the opreme Court svessel of the merchant marine unless invered with dwellings, and manufactories to rodover $680,35 for coal suppled under case of great emergency. That is quite In the same report he drew an intereating M proper and correct under normal air-omparison between the Hongkong of that that he was period and the inland as it was before the defanos and cumstances and so we imagine it is up to degrados. Sie william Der Voor a Tore be give
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