POWELL'S
"ARE SHOWING IN THEIR
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masy, notwithstanding all Mr. Tast's preliminary flourish of trumpets, has |
THE CHINA MAIL.
NEWS OF THE DAY.
AND BUTTS COMMAND.”
The Shaagbai spring race meeting Llant. Col. Bayard's Successor. not been particularly conful in fired for May Sud, fed and 4th. Chins. Har intrusion into the railway loan negotiations-when she "batted in," to was a familiar term amplored in the United States-bas only rosulted
CARSIT REPARTMENT (HAVE NO EQUAL POR BEAUTY in confusion, "andloss delay, and
Large wil vauled Stock of
MADE-UP SQUARES
OF, TONE,
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The French Mail of the 1st February was delivered in London on the 7th March.
Mis Doris Motuloy commences a 10-†
cngagement at the Sabon Cinematograph on
Thursday evening.
good deal of bad feeling. The recent
The studenta of Glasgow University turning-down of Mr. PRILANDER C. PERFECTION OF TOUCH 5or's altruistic proposals for the have taken a plebestite and decided by
majority of 848 to accept Lord Curson's neitralisation of the Manchurian rail-explanation of the delay in delivering dis ways was another set back which Rectorial addros ald hardly have bean agreeable for
AND
IN
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THE TIBET SCANDAL.
TUESDAY, MARCH 8,
1910
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PRUSSIAN FRANCHISE
BIOTS.
SABRES.
Liout. Col. Bayard's period of command of the 2nd Battalion Buffs (East Kont) POLICE USH REVOLVERS AND Regiment will terminate in February next, when he will be succeeded by Hajor : D. Geddes.
1.
On
recovery CONSTRUCTION.
TAPESTRY Over 1200
and Herau
KIDDER SQUARES with-mugi tu
now in use.
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The St. Petersburg correspondent of the optimistic proposer. These things the Day Mail writes that the Caar is hire perhaps combined to produce the furious at the morganatic marriage of his
brother, the Grand Duke Michael, with present state of hurt feeling in Ameri-lady who has been thrice divorced. ch the worst and immediata maai- festations of which is seen in the two utterances quoted above. The iden of England, Japan and Russin joining in a wicked, compact to keep poor China in a state of rasanlage strikes usas Englishman as one of the most comical chimeras that any over.
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MEMOS FOR TO-MORROW, Anction.
The Chinese Engineering and Mining Limited, report that the total output of the Company's thres mines for the week ending 18th February 10 amounted to |4,418,0# 'sons and the salon during She
period, to 11,999.08 was.
The performance of "La Mascotte" in aid of the funds of the Society of St Vincent de Paul takes place at tho Theatro Royd on Wednesday evening and seats
should be booked early at Mosers Montric and Co., Ltd., in order to avoid disappoint
ment.
conjured up, even though its producer be a disappointed financier letting him"
The report of the Anglo-German self loose at a Republican lanchcon. Yot this alarmingly distorted vision of Brewery of Shanghai for the past year show 867,433 at credit of profit and lose 11 s.m-duction of Chinese Curies at the future which he has thrown upon secount and dividend. of 5 per cant is
Messrs Hughes & Hough's Salon
recommended, absorbing $2,200. Asumi Rooms.
the world's retina will undoubtedly of 810,000 is placed to reserve account. Meeting of the Hongkong Fire and credence with many credulous mor- $3,028 carried forased to 1910, and con- Inde Co., Ltd. at Mrs Jasdinal as more than an extreme possi-siderable amounts are written off property
bility, falling as it does from the lips of Mr. Scair.
Meeting.
Matheson & Co. Office.
General Memoranda, THURSDAY, March 10:-
Noon-Meeting of China Fite
Co., Id., at Co.'s Officer, FRIDAY, Harch 11:-
InsurancsMatters are certainly far from satis
factory in the Far East, we freely
9p.m.-Farewell Concert at City Hall, admit. SAZTEDAY, March 19:—
12.30 pm-Meeting of Bangkorg kad
Kowloon Whart and God
at Mese Jardins, Matheson & Co's
Offon.
p.m.-Boring at City Eall. TUESDAY, March 15 :----
Noon-Meeting of
the China-Bone Co., Ld., et Co.'s Office. FERDAY, March 18:---
9pm.Auction of Household Farmi- ture, &c. at Ian Mer, Feat Road. Saturday, March 19:13
11.30 .-Meeting of Green Island
Om 05.. Ld., at Co.'s O. 12.30 p.m.-Meeting of National Bank
of Chire, Id. at Bank Offco.
The China Mail.
HONURONS, TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 1910.
SCAREMONGERS.
and plans.
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In the debate in the Canadian House of Commens on the Government's naval proposals, Sir Frederick Bordon, Minister for Militia Defence, argued that Canada was doing more for naval defence than Australia and New Zealand. He pointed out that Sir Wilfrid Laurier's policy repro sorted a permanent charge of 52 per head of population.
Russia and Japan are both more strongly armed than they were before the late war and are watching each other suspiciously in Manchuria ; |
We are informed by Mr James F. whip the state of public feeling. in Younge, the advance agent of the Band. can only be described as mana Upera Company that the bow com. Chins most uncsay. We are on the era ofbination will commence their season here on Friday, the 18th. The opening proce great fobangge (in this marvellous old will be Rabert Courtneidges Great London Empire, changes due to the shifting of sucees, "The Arcadiana," which now filling the Shaftesbury Theatre nightly. the balance of power from the official to The Box plan will open at Moutrio's on the middle clanes, and such transitions Friday morning at 10 o'clock. in other lands have usually beca ac- The Hoa. Treasurer, of the Alice companied by much strife and disorder.knowledge, with thanks the foiloring Memorial and Afiliated Hospitals begs to
Added to this there is persistent docations to the funds of the Hospitals fender Tour made all through the land if a Chan
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M. W. Slade
amouldering embers of anti-foreign
feeling. Should this fealing grow into
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W. A. Dowlog...
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a definite public policy there is no There seems to be a deliberate at-saying what the end will be. Therein, tapt at the present moment to work in our opinion, lies the real danger up in the United States another war-for the Far East; and it is a very The socne, of course, is to be different danger, all residents of this the Far East, and the most unlikely quarter of the globe will readily perdianor, ca Thursday:-
SELTO.
a speedy and efficacious remedy. pasple wa misting in sprinding the coire, to that prophesied by General
WATSONTE
Gold Cream
WAZSOFS
mischief. Speaking at a militia parade R
at New Haven, Connecticut, on the
21st February, General BELL, Chief
of the U. E. General Army Staff, who
and Mr Soner.
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
Mi Calhoun, the new American Minister |
kas seen service in the Philippines, to Peking, has delayed his sailing from Sar teddit the United States would Fraucises to March 15th by the ... Tonyo
Maru. be compelled to enter upon a war! before long in connection with the Far Two popular members of the community returned from England on Monday by the Eastern question, and it was, therefore, and 0. Alle in the persons of Mr Frank necessary for her to complete her pre. Smyth and Mr Frank Austin, parations for war. And now contes
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The death is reported at the age of 55, of "Licut-General Saisho, commandant of
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(Reuter's Service to the China Mail) Loxor, Sale FL.
The approaches wars blocked by the masses, and the police leaders were unable to halt owing to presetzre from behind. The polio adhezily began using their revolves abras, and terrible confusion was created.
Thirty persons was injured, and one hundred arresta have been made.
Major Godder, who embarks from home on the 11th inst to join the Battalioń, pro-
It in reported from Berlin that an paratory to taking over the command, has enormous wowed attempted a demi- with the exception of the peried from Apriltration in Treplow Park regarding | 1900 until the present served the whole of the Prussian franchise question. his period in the 2nd Battalion Buffs. He suocooded Captain (now Colonel) Ingouville Williams Adjutant in 1998, and socom pated the Battalion to South Africa, were ho was serkerely wounded at from his Pardobarg. wounds ha was employed at Cape Town, until January 1902, when he wout to tho Staff College. Since 1903 Major Goddes, has been employed in the Intelligencs Department at the War Office. Major Geddes, who is 44 years of age, first joined the Bus in February 1837. »He is an accomplished linguist and holde a Russian Interpretorship & gemi favourite with all who have had to work with him, ho will be hoftily welcomed back to the Regiment
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KING EDWARD VII.
(Bordor's Service to the Chiều khad)
Loror, March 7:
The King has left for Biarritz,
.
(Fak Ta Yet Po's Sarmis)
Facita, March 7. The Grand Council has telegraphed to Chao Beh Shan, Viceroy of Szchunn. asking him to investigäts into the- report that Wan Chang Ying antared into a wecrai thienthat vith thei
| Dalai Lama,
PRINCE CHING.
(Wah Tp Yat Po's Service.)
Pazzo, March 7. Prison Ching having hunn. Aetasmasinad ' by a Censor has not attended the Grand Council for many days. The- Prince Regent hoà told him that the country cannot dispense with his service, therefore he may not resigna.
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
-A meeting of the Legislative Council will be held on Thursday, as 1.3 p.m. -The
Lieut. Col. Reginald Bayard, D. 9. 0. IN QUEST OF THE SOUTH orders of the day include :—
POLE.
A GERMAN EXPRITION.
(Reuter's Service to the China Mail.) Lostoy, March 7.
Second reading of the Bill entitled An Ordinamen vo apkanë bha Passion Ordinazee,
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Second reading of the Dil entitled An. Ordinance to further amend the Liquor Ordinance, 1909,
Second reading of the Bill entitled Au Ordinance farther to amend the Magistrates. and Criminal Law Amendment Ordinance,
1909.
will retire with the good wishes of all, Be too, has boom A mosh popular “offers, and his keen interest In *port ia Hongkong, especially in polo and posy racing, vili long be remembered. He will be. 3 years of age next Septembor. Col.
At a meeting of the German Geo Bayard saw considerablo servico in the Boer War. He was Garrison Adjutant and graphical Society, Lieut. Füchner, Station Staff Offcur at Eroonstadt and known for his explorations in Central from May to Novembe: 1900 was engaged Asia, outlined a plan for a German with his Battalion in operations in the expedition, to the South Pole. Ordinance to regulate the Law to Onklas. Second reading of the Bill entitled An Orange River Colony, incinding the action hopes to start in October from base was twice mentioned in despatches and for passing on Scott's route. his services received the D.S.O., s8 well as the Queen's medal with two chups and the King's Medal with two clasps In 1903 and 1904 he took part in operations in the interior from Aden. fol. Bayard entered. the service in 1831, was made Captain in 1893, Major in 1000 and Liest.-Colonel'in 1907 on succeeding to the command of the Regiment.
at Lindlay on June 26th of that year. His Weddell Sea, and thus avoid trés-
MISSING HONGKONG
ENGINEER.
Not Heard of Since 1907.,
The family of Mr Joku 'Gillies, #10 WA employed for over 20 years as an onginsar by Messrs Jardine, Matheson and Co, at the police if they know anything as to his Hongkong, have been enquiring through
whereabouta.
BRITISH TRADE.
M
THE FEBRUARY RETURNS.
(Router's Service to the China Mail.) LONDON, March 8. The increases in importa during February amount to £690,214, while exports increased 23,667,418. The principal increases were in iron, steel, cotton, wool and silk manufsotros.
DEATH OF PROMINENT JOURNALIST.
(Reuter's Service to the Chloe B€»5). Loxox, March 8. The death is announced of Mr.
Second reading of the Bill antisled An -- Ordinance to amend the Official Signatures. Fees Ordinanco, 1998.
ITEMS AF FILE COURTS,
On a charge of being a rogue and a Tagabond a native was given three months' hard labour at the Magistracy to-day. Ho
disturbed while opening a sheet of drawers and on trying to escapo was caught by a boy."
At 4 o'clock, thâ morning « lakong daw Along-costad. Chineman walking, shout, and be followed him for three-quarters of“ An hour. When near the Ko Shing Chostre the man was mai by fire others and while he was standing talking to them
• policeman dashed up and arrested the long-coated man and another. On the
Louis Klopaca, editor and opticolare was buna da dag, apk of of the Now York Christian Herald pepper and a gg, and there memed since 1892.
good reason for rapposing that his formác had been seeinging with 'klə “oblary, ko carry out a robbery bodi wem narastól Brought up at the Magistracy to-day, they
raised $200,000 for the famino-stricken in
Mz Gillies resigned his position with Messra Jardine, Matheson and Co. on Note-- Louis Klapak, will fin long January lat, 1907, and at the and of famous for the enormen ums of money February in the same year he suddenly dis which to raised through his paper for
sharitable objects. Over two million dolla 10 appeared, leaving his boxes and property passed through his hands in the cause of 10 at the Engineers' Institute, of which he international charity. In 1892 he raised mozey to send shiploads of flour, etc., to was a member. He has not been heard of the starring Rosmans; in 1897 he saat Rince. Mr Gillica' wife died some years money, etc., ameuating to $400,000 to ago, but there is a family at present living India in 1900 the same country weird By kind permission of Col. Prior in Scotland, and they are most anxious to through his efforts $100,000; in 1901 he and the officers, the Band of the 13th scortan if their father is alive, and, if so, Shansi; while in 1903 Rajputs will play the following programme to get into communication with him. He $155,000 in Finland and are... Els vas of music so the King Edward Hotel during was well-known in Bengkong, baving made thanked by Quaon Vicaria, the Tsar of of Russia, the King and Queen of Sweden, a large circle of friends.
the King of Denmark and ears. Ela March........ Entry of the Gladiatora...
Any information will be gratefully, zo-principal hobby was derising hemos for Julius Fucik erived by the police, who are trying to childron D., O.M.] Overture......... Gaillaume Tell Rossini probe the mystery to the bottom. Valse 'Grenadiers
Winterbottom Selection...... The Mikado......Sullivan American Dance The Husling Bee | A FAR EASTERN HANDBOOK.
TW. Thuria Galop .......... San Souci...Franz Hitz
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GOD SAVE THE KING,
From an oficial soures in close touch with the Colonial Office, it is learned that same months ago the British Consul at Antwerp entered a strong protest against the Canadian ofice, which was oposed thera ten years ago, boing an advertiser for carrying on immigration work a Canadian Government cfice, claiming that the
With characteristle enterprise Massa Thomas Cook and Son,, known the world over as tourist agents, have filled wasther long-felt want by issuing & Far Eastern handbook of stentner routes, railways and fares. It contains closis of 100 pagos of
THE JEWS IN RUSSIA.
wars romanded.
ROBBERY AND RAPING KAMP.,
ANT ON THE WEST RIVER.
2
(From ther On Charagaondent;}
Wemov, March 4. We wrote you a few days ago with.
pet danas, b Boighbourhood due to marauding bands. of robbers. Reports continue to came in confirming the fact that the- country raund Wachoris infected with armed baígands. We amated shat many of the wealthlir sonsky people. hava boon obliged, to soak safety in the city. This movement is now in mo (Beytar'a Service to the China Mail.)
|confined to the-well-to-do clasasa, · Hyện, LONDOS, March 8.
the poorer people, especially those Reuter's correspondent at St. Poters-
with children, are taking temporary burg vires that M. Stolypin's protein wachow. We hear that y Jewish edict of 1907 has been revoked, ber of people in the satying farms have
A RETROGRESSIVE STEP,
→
CIONS
most valuable and clearly specified inform depriving 1380 families of residential horn afraid to sleep to their homes and
ation, such a cannot be found in any privileges. other publication in existence. The sur panies, together with full detalls of vices run by the various shipping com
PNEUMONIA.
hayo praded the night on the hills not
evan daring to Eight « đươm. Ti je stated that
those bands of robbers are often over s hundred strong. We continua te -- heir often fatal, dissured. It always pastorian of these who hire motoroch at
čule these diseases and arugaLATACIE KRY
Camphorated
the great Jewish banker of New York, the man who so materially helped}
sho Por: Arthur Forb. He had travelled Dominion had no status in a foreign country fares, etc., are outlined for the Sack.is is one of the most dangers, ed Lanoline : Tubes)
Japan in her monetary difficulties
extensively in England, France and Ger-like Belgium. He further asserted that Pacific, South-American and Australian just prior to the close of the Russo many besides taking, an active part in the Canadian interests could only be represent lines, while similar particulars are furnished salts from a cold or from so sirack of the their bande. We are glad he say that the ei through the highest British official office in regard to local and coastal runs, & mis-grip. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Lickly Chinees oficials appear now to be Highly recommended for
Japan war, Mr Jacon Bour, declaring China-Japanoes and Russo-Japanese wars,
at Antwerp. As an outcome of corro-cellaneous section gives valuable bints to tendency towards phonmonis. It is made thoroughly alive to the situation and they roughness of the skin. his conviction that a mighty war is
A carriage has been arranged, and is spondence between the Colonial Office and intending travellere, general information especially tortese and similar silments, seems at last to be making earnest efforts to really coming along for the Far East, expected to take place in Yokohama in Canada, the British consul was agheld in on Suez services, faxes from Mediteranean For sale by all chemists and storekeepers, repress this robbery and violence. "Japan, Russia and Great Britain," May, between Lieut. Comdr. Basil John his contention. Under this pressure, the Portato London, sleeping car rates, options! he said, "made a compact to keep Douglas Car V.C. R. of B.M.S. term "Canadian Government Ofice" has Otter, China Squadron, and Miss Kathleen bocu withdrawn from Canadian advertise China In a stato of rastlage, and this Strome, youngest daughter of Mr C. Jments, and on the office signs in Antwerp compact would constitute the world's Strome, the well known ik piacogoods the wards Canadian Information Office "
have been aubetitutod, greatest menace. Americane would merchant of Yokohama.
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routes across the American Continent, notes
for passangers vis Vancouver and San Fran. aisco, specimon Round-the-World tours. through combination tours from Australia to New Zealand, reduced il "tickota in Australia in connection with Steamship be drawn into Eastern affairs disagree The Rev. Sandon Woolfraya Payne,
bookings, specimen tour of New Zealand, Jably ualess they diplomatically B.A., has been appointed to act as Mr. OPIUM SMUGGLERS' TRICKS. round tours from Penang and Singapore via Western Australis and Colombo, spacizem Thornhill's colleague as nasistant-chaplain defeated this compact" What are wi
of St. John's Cathedral during the absence Chiasman are well-known-
The smuggling proclivities of John itinerary of three weeks' tour in Java, to say regarding auch an utterance of the chaplain an furlough. Ms. Payne, methods he employs in order to outwit the Caylen, North China, Korea and Japan, Soms of the specimen tours through Burma, India, Men who command such Tanding who is a B.A. of Exeter College, is due excise officers are decidedly ingenious. Imperial Japanese Railway, through train position in the world's financial centre here this prunth..
This was illusinted last night, when a man service, Trans Siberian Railway times andī Mr. BOUIFF, his partners and
coming off ans ef the Kongmoon steamers
carca, etc., eto. It will thus be seen that associates, usually weigh their word white marble tablet has recently been was arrested on suspicion and s consider the handbook must have, involved great erected in the south transept of St. John'sable quantity of prepared opism in a with the greatest care and then deliver Cathedral to the memory of the late Mre, turnip which had been hollowed out at the rains in preparation, and we feel suru that | 2.15 to 11.15 r. themselves with the utmost caution Craig. The tablet bears the following centre was found on him. At the Magia-it will be thoroughly appreciated by the At the 2nd Performance, SAS to 11.15 P.M.But ena that be said of auch an asser-inscription-In loving memory of Eliza.acy he was hued $22, with an alternativo public. Published in Hongkong, it is
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