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are at present under the consideration"
NEWS OF THE DAY.
ARMED ROBBERY IN THE
·CITY.
At about &18 last night an armed rob bery was carried out at a marino delicacy beenatore situate at 89. Des Voeux Road. While an accountant was counting, out They money a ganu of seven, or eight men gained entrance, two being armed with revolvers and another with a dagger. They salzed
Dull, overcast weather, with a certain
amount of mist prevailed in Hongkong on Friday. The temperature was fairly high,
A most comprehensive index to the i of the Treasury, but I trust that before Hongkong Government Gazette for 1900 long I may be able to communicate has been published. their Lordships reply to you." - With
Now rules and regulations have caferance to the opium question, it will mada under the Pilots' Ordinance. Be remembered that the Home Govern-ara printed in the Gratis. ment, realising the likely loss to revenno which must result from the carrying out of their instructions, promised to recommend the voting of a "süstan- tiel summ" towards the deficiency caused in the local revenue. At the time there was not a little discussion at Legislative Council meetings and in the ecluants of the local press as to what precisely the word "substantial" might actually portend. While it is true that we are
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SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 1810.
[COPTRIGEE]-- INTERPORT GOLF.
HANGHAI DEFEATS HONG
KONG
(From Our Own Correspondmi.}" Shanghai, March 26. In the interport gulf match Shanghai has defeated Hongkong.
the accountant, when, together with the room, gagging them and tying them up with fokis in the shop thuy forced into a Back The American cruisers Pennsylvania, wire. Eventually they got away with 8170 Colorado, West Virginia, and Maryland in money and a watch and clothing worth have been recalled to San Franciscs to. The robbors cannot be identified or "
dosaribad, and the chances of bringing undergo extensive repairs.
them to justice seem rather remote..
attendance at all the religious services held
It was gratifying to soe the large fo
in the Colony on Good Friday. The day was quietly observed everywhore.
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MEMOS. FOR MONDAY. Miscellaneoua.
Easter Monday, Exchange Banks Closed. Insurance Offices Closed.
Amusements. 1p.m.-Athletic Sports at Happy Valley. 9 p.m.-The Dellar Princos at City
Hall,
A drought has prevailed for some time which the price of grain has risen and great distress has been caused among the people.
of being quite forgotten in the matter, we are not carried very much further, for, be it observed, Lord Chews caly
In the House of Commons, Mr Sydnor states that he is "in communication
Buxtos, President of the Board of Trado, with the Lords Commissioners of the has onounced that twenty thousand Treasury with a view to the grant,ncies have been filled by means of tha.
Labour Exchanges,
A stock broker's clerk of Montague St., London, excused himself for getting drink by saying that it was all due to the excitement over the rubber boont.Phy 58.," said the Alderman.
ז:'
-COMPANT MEETING.
Hongkong Hotel Co. Ltd.
The ordinary half-yourly meeting of share holders in the Hongkong Hotel Co., Ltd., was held at the Company's Hotel to-day.
Mr E. Osborne presided and there were present Dr JW. Noble, Messrs J. W. C.) Bonnar, W. R-Ports, and F. Maitland, directors; P. O. Potts, A. Taroor, She Po Shan, Looker, Lai Chau, Furg Fat Hung, J. Arnold, E. D. Ha: kill, and the manager, Mr A. Davios.
The manager read the notice convening the maetiug.
The Chairman said-The report and accounts will, with your consent, be taken
WELSH COLLIERY DISPUTE,
"BOARD OF TRADE IN-
TERVENES.
(Reuters Servich to the China Maity
Losmos, March 24. The Board of Trade has intervened in the dispute in the South Wales coal trade.
THE COTTON TRADE.
TARIFF REFORM BRANCHES
TO BE FORMED.
(Reuter's Service to the China Man.) LONDON, March 24. The cotton spinners and manufac
LORD ROSEBERY'S REFORMS.
as read. They come before you somewhat turers of Manchester have decided to later than usual owing, I regret to say, to form a Cotton Tmde Tariff Reform the illness of our secretary. The protit on working, account, is, I think, not, unsatiu Association with branches in every factory considering the disadvantageous cotton centre. circumstances under which, during ro Good Friday was also Lady Day, which building operations, the business of the Hotel is being conducted; and but calls to mind the old ryhme,
for cartaiu exceptional paymenta, the When Our Lord doth sit in Our Ladya's results of the half "would' Дато
your lap.
been even better than they appear. This is particularly gratifying when it is borna in mind that our profits nowadays derived, more than was formerly the case, from what may be termed the legitimate business of a Hotel, viz., the accommoda- tion of travellers, as distinct from Bar
Lord Rosebery will submit fresh such handsome revenues. The completion resolutions to the House of Lords co traffic. which is bye-gono days yielded of the south lock, with its imposing array
Then the land may expeat some mishap.
The ateamer Taishan is a total wreck The salvage steamer on the Sul rocks. Protector has returned to Hongkong, deeming salvage operations impossible in the deep water, The missing boat bas aired, so fortunately no lives have begr
S. MOUTRIE & CO., if possible, of some assistance from Lab
Imperial funds." What everybody will now be asking is what we are to understand by "il possible," and what may be the meaning of "some assistance"? From the latter portiou of the despatch it would sppear that the matter is at present receiving, if indeed it has not already received," attention. Sq we may not after all be kept long in suspense as to the Goveri- ment's interpretation of these terms.
While on the opium question it way be illuminating to take a brief glance at the present state of affairs now that the whole of the public opium divans have been closed. As most folk know, the públic divans previously existed for and were maintained by the poorer Chinese who could not themselves a ford the cost of the comparatively expensive apparatus used by smokers of the drug. 15.20 p.m.-Beeting of National Bank These men, mostly coalies, patronised the divans, purchased their little quantity WEDNESDAY, April 12:
Noon-Meeting of Union Insurance Soof opium from the keeper and then
General Memoranda, TUESDAY, March 19:-
2.50 p.m.-Action of Hozeehold Furni- ture, etc. as Devonia,' Peak Road. WEDNESDAY, March 20
9.40 p.m.-Auction of Household For
tare, etc., at No. 1, Hat Avenue, Kowicon.
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The China Mail.
HONGKONG, SATURDAY MARCH 28, 1910
lost,
TO BE DEFINED. (Reuter's Service tothe China Mail)
LONDON, March 24.
proposes.
AMERICAN BAILWAY
DISPUTE.
A SETTLEMENT.
.....
COPYRIGHT
BRITISH TEXTILE MACHINERY.“
REĻVY TAXES BY FRANCE,
(Renter's Service to the. China Mail) LOSTON, March 25, A Paris message states that the Senate has adopted taxes showing incresaca, of from 25 to 30 per cent, on British textile raschinery.
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This has led to a dispute between the Opposition and the Government as well as protests from the entire French textile industry.
Only two French firms manufacture- these machines. ін
The taxes on British imports are now disposed of generally, machinery being taxed out of all proportion to its cost.
ITO'S MURDERER * EXECUTED.
(Reuters Service to the China Mail)",
Lavey, March 28,
An, the Korean, who, assassinated Prince Its at Harbin railway station. has been executed.
ROOSEVELT AT CAIRO....
MOBBED BY AMERICANS.
(Reuter's Service to the China Moil)
Losoy, March 6.
Mr. Roosevelt and the Khedive have exchanged visits at Cairo,
Mr. Roosevelt has been mobbed by hundreds of enthusiastic Americans.
RUSSIA'S NEW NAVY.
ORIGINAL PLANS RESTORED
(Beuter's Brvice to to China Mail)
LONDON, March 26.
of shop fronts, its spacious and handsome April 5th defining the reforms he
appointments reception roome, and its generally in keeping with modern standards of excellence, is promised for the end of In reply to questions as to the effect October if het earlier, and will mark a of the Budget co Ireland, Mr Lloyd George step forward in the Colony's progress; in says that the additional taxation would be that for the best time in, its history, £438,000. Additional expenditure on Ire Fongkong, will possess a hotel building worthy of the place; not indead land on old age passion alme would be so suitable as that which your Directors
At St. Petersburg the Council of the 10000 rtspect to Land Purchase. ago, and which was, anwisely I think, £2,450,000, and there would be consider-planned and placed before you some years
Empire has reinserted in the naval estimates the prevision providing for The total advantage to Ireland would be rejected by the shareholders of that time, ། but worthy at any rate to zanlı amongst £2,800,000.
the best of actel buildings in Eastern Asia. An agreement has been reached in 14,674,000 roubles for new I hope, indeed I believs, that the acquisi tion of this building will not only give the railway dispute in which firemen tion, which the Duna had reduced by satisfactory results to hotel shareholders, on all the railways west of Chicago eleven millions roubles: but will benefit the Colony generally, in went on strike." that tourists, persuaded by its comforta, will be inclined to linger amongst us longer than has hitherto been their custom.
There being no questions the Chairman proposed the adoption of the report and accounts.
Mr Newbold, of the Uwi Grill Room, was yesterday walking along the streat and when near the junction of Fottinger Street and Desross Road felt some one hustle against him A little later on searching for his watch be found it was missing as well as a fob with a jadestour atached The value of the watch and stone is $850. Mr Newbold thinks he could identify the Chinaman when be suspects of the theft.
The smart capture by P. C. O'Sullivan of a number of armed robbers on the Stanicy, road recently has been brought to
-Mr A. Turner seconded and the mction 739 carried.
"On the wotion of MF Maitland, seconded by Mg Patta, Dr J. W. Noble was re-elected director.
Mr áshold proposed and Mr Hiki
onded and it was agreed to that Bissats H. U. Jeffries and A. IL Lowe be reclected auditors. attándance, gentlemen; dividend warrants
constable being awarded a medal in re- below.
FREEMASONRY.
Installation of Wor. Bro. T. F.
Hough as D.G.M.
(Reuter Service to the China, Mait.) LONDON, March 25.
All points except the matter, of wages have been settled, and it has been. nged that this matter shall be
submitted to arbitration.
THE SEAL FISHERY.
construc-
BANDMANN OPERA COM-
PANY. ...
The Morry Widow.":
gave themselves over to the enjoyment af what. to them was a must seductive and happy, sedative. Now, in accord ance with the Government's orders, all
Another crowded house greeted the these places have been closed down.
Bandmann Opera Company at the Theatre But what is the effect? Does ausence
Royal en Thursday evening, when "The for a moment imagine that opinto-
A CLOSE SEASON.
Merry Widow" was staged. Although Hongkong bas frequently heard this smoking is being suppressed amongst
(Reuter's Service to the China Mail.)
piece it Eas lost none of its popularity, TWO IMPORTANT QUESTIONS. the class of Chinese most affected by
Losrow March 25. principally due to the faultlem and graceful this step? No, according to, reliable the notice of His Excellenes the Governor The Chairman-Thank you for your
The United States Senate has passed manner in which it is interpreted. As The despatch sent by Lord CREE information, the coolies are forming and there is every probability of the can be had on application at the office Bill authorising a close season for theTae Morry WidowTM Mish Florence Boech seal fishery at the Pribyloff Islands, was decidedly this and her songs were so Secretary of State for the Colonies, to Sir themselves into clubs in order to lighten sognition thereof. The facts of the case JoWN ANDERSON, Governor-General of the the cost of smoking omfita, renting are that at dark two robbers were arrested
Alaska, on the expiry of the present pleasingly rendered that encores were de manded. She gave life and rim to the pioce lense in April
which otherwise was none the loss charm- Straits Settlements, respecting the premises and bringing their own ding on the road and there P. C. O'Sullivan left
ing Mr George Arnold made an ideal Prince Danilo and his characterization of oplum revenue and military contribute which is obtained from outside. Ap-in charge of a native detective while be proceeded up the thoroughfare alone and
the part was really fine, while Mr Harry act to their encountered four others single-bouded, GENUINE AGE in questions, will have been read with pareatly they may su
Cole was up to his wual briblingey as Baron feelings of considerable relief by bearta content and still keep within holding them up with a revolver.
Popeff, the Maravian Attassades, and kept the houso in continual merriment the taxpayers of Hongkong. So far as the the four corners of the law. Compared
whole time he was on the stage by his situation in the Straits is concerned it with the past the present gives 18 a
Miss antics and grotesque remarks. (Render's Service to the China Mail) does not, of course, directly affect or distinction without a difference. And Pale Carew told a story emphasising the Masonic Hall, Zatiand Stret, installed as
Hebe.Kyler was very sweet as Natalio Lobos, March 25.
Popoff, wife of Baron Popot, and her concern us, But in relation to the two this is the sublime result after all the fact that true Cornishmen were always District Grand Master of Hongkong and
Dr Bethmann-Hollweg, the German excellent foice was heard to the greatest. matters referred to.we stand in absolutely confused tangle into which local finances ready to help each other. During the Boer South China, E. C.,, by Sir Paul Chater,
war, bu said, they caught a little dark.M.G., the retiring D. G. M. The Chancellor, has been on a visit to Rome advantage in her songs and duete, the latter analogous positions. We both have have been thrown and all the hair skinned man who was not very pleasant, unusually large attendance of Brethren A Communique issued in Rome says in conjunction with Mr James McGarth as been called upon to suffer considerable splittings to the meaning of the and not very pleased to see them. He was taxed the accommodation of the Lodge that the conversations between the Chan Vicomte Cemile de Jolidon. The part of fxancial hardships in order to comply Secretary of State's upbiguous and intelligence oficer spoke to fur, but he room to its utmost, but the excellent celler and Italian Ministers had shown Nisch, masenger to the Embury, was with a policy diciated by the Home as et unfulfilled promise. We had would not be pumped, joined in the arrangements made by Wor. Bro. Owen that the policy of the Triplice was shiy fulfilled by Mr Dan Clifford. It was Government, and we both have for many thought that the one excuse advanced argument," said the general, "and recognis Hughee, D. C. D. of C., and bis Assistant, rooted as to remain safe from alteration somewhat of a disappointment that Mr character of bead waiter at Kizim's and all ed the tongue once more. He ame from Wor. P. Percy Tester, worked most as the result of any personal changes in Alfred Frith wee entrusted with the minor those who had the pleasure of seeing The years past struggled under the unfair by the Home Government for catsing Marazion. I removed, the intelligence smoothly and were highly appreciated by the two countries.
Marry Widow" on a previous cocažem barbien imposed upon us in the form so much worry and inconvenience to officer and had five minutes conversation at present. Masters, Past Masters and
THE SAME OLD STORY. with the little man. All I can tell you is Offers of the Lodges working" under of a very clumsily adjusted military they was that it was all because that when he found where I came from,he the jurisdiction of the and Lodge of old, old story, told times without on which the company was in Hongkong,
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At the dinner of the London Cornish Association, Lieut-General Sir Reginald
what was called mean white.". The
With befitting, ceremonial, and in the prosence of nearly three hundred members of the Craft, Wor. Bro. Thomas Federick Bough was on Thursday evening at the
GERMAN CHANCELLOR'S VISIT TO ROME
TRIPLICE DEEPLY ROOTED.
number, and repested over and over could not at regret that he did not take- Contribution. Now, however, when there of a real desire to co-operate with went 20 miles that night-ten out and ton Hongkong and South China E.C.. atgain for the last 37 years, but it is always his old role of Nisch, which position he
into get me the information that I tended in addition to private members, a welcome story to those in search of seemed but a very shadowy chance of China in the suppression of the opium wanted. Although the man was a men while the distinguished visitors included health Thors is nothing in the world that filled so ludicrously and so well.
Tonight The Gay Gordons will be any relief being afforded hop has habit. But, if what we are informed is white he did not want to be paid, because Wor. Bro. Lord Abbiamley, Past Grand cures coughs and colds as quickly se Cham
Warder of England Bt. Wor. Bro,lain's Cough Remedy. For exle by sil
staged, come to the Straits, and we shall be true, where comes in the suppression? bo had done it for a Cornishnan."
Dt Robert Sutchill Ivy, D. G. M. of Northshomists and storekeepers. ern China War. Bro. Howell, Deputy surprised if some of its bright rays de Have all thecer oadless poins and
D.G.M, Hongkong and South China, S.C.; not also reach as far as Hongkong.
Wor. Bro. Eran Urmiston, P.D.G.S. W troubles been for naught? It seems
Eastern Archipelago Wor. Ero, A. Bel -The despatch which has been received very like it.
lamy Brown, P.DG.J.W., Japan; Bro. by Sir Jous ADERSOV, and one similar As to the military contribution for
Sir Hormusjes Mody. Bro. His Honour Roos Davies, K.C.; the Minstern, Wardens and officers of Lodges working under the to which we expect His Excellency Sir question, the China Mail has never
Grand Lodge of Hongkong and South FRIZERIOR LECARD has dready received wearied in painting out the unfairness
China, S, U., and many others
!
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
HL E. Chun-Hai-pas has Joft Hongkong Tibet to take the place of Resident Wing Tsung-y
We understand that Mr Nicholson, the
or will ultimately receive in regard and inequality of its incidence, but popular manager of Taikoo Dock, is
to Hongkong, states, inter alia" Goveruments have come and Govern returning to the Homeland.
have to inform you that, in view of monte have gone without anything being the les eausal to the colony by the done. Although the matter. is kng
The Grand Councillors. have strongly recommended Sir Liang Cheng as huccessor to H. E. Tin Chang, Minister in Berlin.
Capt, T. Skinner hna resigned hus.com mission in the Hongkong Volunteer Corps, His Excellency the Governor. Capt. Skin- der aan been permitted to retair bis rank and wear the uniform of the Corps on
rotirement...!
PREMIER HALL OF THE COLONY, am in communication with the Lords freating to feel that our grievances are DES VEUX ROAD" CESTRAL,
Commissioners of the Trasury with a at last realised at Home by those and his resignation has been accepted by Tiew to the grant if possible, of some cupying positions of power, and it is only asistance from Imperial funds. I have to be hoped that the committes to whom also informed their Lordship that in my the whole question is being delegated opinion the time has now come when will really bring forward Some same the arrangemente
with regard to the and reasonable recommendations which military contribution should be recon-ultimately may lead to the whole matter sidered, and I have invited, the of the contributions paid by the Eastern agree to the appointment of a committee, Colonics being put on a new and more composed of representatives of the satisfactory basis. colonial office the treasury and the
The recent Ing front Yokohama roke war oflies to consider de novo the wholent near the railway station, and at one question of the contributions paid by time threatened to engulphi it
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The of Grand Lodge were all resppointed. Wor. Bro. Witkham,
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