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NEWS OF THE DAY.
Mr G. P. Lammert ollered by auction so-day, in one lot, the Salon Cinema Thostro, but no sale was affected,
and that it is well when once man has been returned to Parliament that be should stick to his sent as long as he posibly can, so great are the hazards and disappointments of a general alection. But we are afraid, Mr BanKES notwithstanding, that this question will have to be submitted to the Theatre. country and that those people
Messrs Ramon and Ramos contemplate opening a skating rink on the ground adjacent to the new Empire Cinematograph
The old Victorin Cinematograph is who are expecting another appeal | strendy being demolished and it is expected to the constituencies in May are not that the new building will be completed in far wrong in their calculations. The
about three months.
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Rear Admiral Hubbard has accepted an invitation to dine at Government House tonight and the following have been invit- ed to meet him:-Gooers! Broadwood, Captain Heathcote, Mir and Mrs Rubles, Commodore, Mrs, and Miss Lyon, Misa Ingle, Mr and Mrs Cochrane, Mrs Crabi! tree. Dr. and Mrs Atkinana, Mr and Mrs
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MONDAY, APRIL 11, 1910
· ANOTHER DREAD. NOUGHT:
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CONCESSIONS TO THE
IRIBE
GOVERNMENT OFFERS ALL- ROUND RELIEF.
THE COLOSSUS" LAUNCHED.
(Reuter's Service to the China Masl.)
Laxsos,- April 9.--... The ninth Dreadnought battleship. (Bentar's Service to the Chind Maiky Gedge. Mr La Fontsine, Captain and Mrs Colossus, has been launched at Greenock
LONDON, April 11. Armstrong, Mr and Mrs Sigalas, Dr. Herr amid great enthusiasm and in the crowd numbering Marchwald, Mr and Mrs Thomson, Cole presence of nel Lauder, Dr. and Mrs Sanders, Mr | 200,000. Medhurst, Mr A. W. Grant, MẸ H. W.
| Robertson, Dr. Noble, Comdr. McDonald, Comdr. Gibbons, Comdr. and Mrs Rod-
and Mrs. Lampson...
MALADMINISTRATION,
Mr O'Brien speaking at Cork, stated that Mr Lloyd-George, the Chancellor of the Exchquer, -had promised the Nationalists relief from the spirit, stamp and succession duties under the Budget-sa-well-as-from-
general revaluation. They had also been offered new provisions for land purchase, these latter being con- ditional.
in a Bill and this Bill must proceed about the middle of November has played man, Mr Milne, Mr Kisboe, Mrs. Strong ABNORMAL TREASURY, BILLS. brewery licenses, land taxes and from
and basoo with regetation generally,
-Somas socious rioting has occurred at Peshawar, owing to racial quarrels between! it can be submitted to the KING foringus and Mahommedans, and the assist. final approval Hence we expect that anes of the military had to be inrcked: upon such a Hill being thrown out before quiet was restored.
NEW MODELS by the Lords, the present Liberal
FOR "1910.
Agents, for shipbuilding firms are very busy in Feringat present. Opinion seems
·EOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
The customs revenue for Shanghai fos the phat quarter shows su increase of
well over half a million taels as compared with the same quarter a year ago.
*
at
Government will decline to bring in
to be general that German yards will get i On Friday, the lath inet, His Excellency its Budget and thus the administration most of the work, but the British arms the Goventor will be "at home" of the country will come to a stand-represented are not relaxing their efforts to Government House in honour of Their still until such time as the electorates secure a plum or two. H have elected a new House of Commons.
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Highnesses the Gaskwar and Maharani of
The Chinese Engineering and Mining Baroda.
S. MOUTRIE & CO., LD. Such a result will be very deplorable Company, Limited, report that the total
Honekone. April 18, 107.
MEMOS FOR TOMORROW, Miscellaneous
tertainment.
Amusements.
9 - Performance of Mice & Men
from overy point of view and only the most purblind partisan can find justification for Mr. Asqurra's action. He has had no mandato from the
4.30 p.m.-Italian Conven: Jabice Encountry to pursue the path he is now It is the pressure of the taking. Nationalists and the Labour Party that is urging him on bis reckless way Already the newspapers-are-anticipa ting that should the crisis be precipit- ated in May there will be no money
-by-H«K_A_D_Cas
output of the Company's the mines for the week ending 28th March amounted to 7.257.80 tons and the anles during the period to,29,852.37 tons.
Owing to the new Japanese tariff
incramping the tax on ships bought in foreign, countries, there is said to be a brisk demand at home for ships by Japanese buyers who are anxious to fill their require mente before the new tariff comes into oporation."
It is reported that Prince Tao Tuni when visiting Osaka Arsenal, requested
General Memoranda. WZOXESDAY, April 13-
Noo-Meeting of Union Insurance Se in the Treasury for paying the Civil tant some of the workmen employed there
ciety of Canton, Ed., st Fend Office. 12.50 p.m.-Meeting of China Traders' Service and discharging the obliga-should be allowed to accept engagements in China. A large number of workmon Insurance Co., L., at Head Offico.
tion of the Old Aga Pension Act, for are expressed their, willingness to go to 2.45 p.m.Auction of Household Furni-
ture, at the Residence of Bishop's the Government have only asked for chi-Nagnsdki Press. Lodge (South) Na b. The Pask 9 p.ro. Mice and Men by -B.K.moutbly supplies, instead of six-monthly
A.D.C..
as is customary, To such, a low ebb Noon-Auction of Leasehold Properties has political maneuvring dropped in at Mr Geo. P. Lammert's Sales Rooms. England. It makes one blush for the old country that such despicable tricks should be played by otherwise honourable men in order to score eff their opponents. Sir ROBERT WALPOLE's
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tare at Detbick, Rabinaon Road. 2.45 p.m.-Auction of Household Formi. turo at 10, Humphreye Avenue, Kow-
wood.
SATURDAY, April 16:11 -
Last week there were seven casos of communicable diseases notised in the Colony, Four of these wero of Diphtheria British-but none of them was fatal. There were three cases of amall pox (all Chinese). of which two ended fatally,"
-one Chinese, onu Eurasian and two
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British manufacturers and exporters fave formed an influential association to combat unscrupulous foreign competition.
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The Empress Dowager is anxious that a younger sister of, ex-President Roosevelt should take charge of the futurą Kuei-tai Girls' College and has ordered that funds the purpose be drawn from the Imperial Treasury.
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(Reuter's Service to the Chinni Maŭ)
LONDON, April 9.
A further issue of four millions three months Treasury Bills mises the total outstanding to £53,200,000, which is unprecedented in times of peace.
DEMONSTRATIONS IN "BERLIN.
"A NEW ORDER.
F (Reuter's Service to the China Mail.) LONDON, April 9, The Prefect of Police in Berlin ng sanctioned three opan air demonstra tions to-day.
These are the first of the kind ever! held in Berlin, and the Conservative newspapers are wrathful and express the belief that the Prefect acted on a
Majer J. H. Gwypno, kte of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, who owned and roce walers in the HK. ces about 1902. has buen killed at his home in Sussex while out hunting. His horas fell while taking a hint from a high quarter. big gate and rolled on top of him.
Mr S. Iwanaga, Chairman of the board of directors of the N.Y.K., arrived this rainingen route to Londen, by the s.s. Miyasaki Maru. Mr J. Kusumoto, local manager of the Company, has issued in- vitations to leading Chinese shippers of the Colony and Japanese gentlemen to meet M Iwanaga, as the Jung-tin,ro restaurant, at 7 p.m. this evening,
KITCHENER IN AMERICA.
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fr Redmond and Mr Dillon are mooting Mr O'Brien, but M- Healy
haa refused to do soi
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Mr Redmond and My Dillon are meeting at the wish of their colleagues who believe that if Home Rule is jeopardised they will not long survive the verdict of their countrymen.
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TAFT ADMINISTRATION. DEFENDED.
THE POSITION OF TRUSTES.
(Reuters Service to the China Mail)..
LowDox, April 11.
A Chicago message states that Mr. Wickersham Attorney General, has vigorously defended President Taft'......... |administration, declaring that it would be the fault of Congress and not the President if the programme were bot realised. He defended the Corporation tax, which he described as a legitim GREATEST ARMY."
mate and effective method of establish- ing federal supervision over Corpor- (Reuter's Service to the China Mail.)
ations. Ee referred particularly to the LONDON, April 9.
Standard Oil and the American Tobacco- Lord 'Kitchener was entertained at srust cases which are pending in the banquet in San Francisco." The Gover Supreme Court, saying that they nor of California said their guest was involved the question as to whether
From Paling the China Critia lenzas that although Mr Aglen, the late Com. the greatest general of the greatest a group of men should control the entire industries of a country when missioner of Customs at Eanko; has been army in the world.
Lord Kitchener briefly thanked his such control, was not essential to appointed as acting Inspector-General of
tho I.M.C. nothing definite is known as to hosts.. Sir Robert Hart's return or retirement, or
**ex ay to his successor. Sir Robert Bredon's new post is not settled. but it is
2.30 p.m.-Auction of Household Frezi.idea of government by corrupt partisan-It is not proposed to boycott foreign goods probable that be will be appointed as i 9 p..-Performance Mice and M Bip was comparatively pure compared generally, but only those passed cf as Adviser to the Board which manages the
turo at Dethick,' Robinson Road.
by H.K.A.D.C.
SUNDAY, April 17 pappa ||
with the principles now animating the Liberal party. The game of politics
9 a.m.-Excursion to Magno per 8 has surely never sunk to a lower ebb, Heungshan.
And the best of it is, these tricks are being played in the sacred rame of the rights of the people! No wonder we English are looked upon as a rice
The Chin Mail
HONGKONG, MONDAT, Aran 11, 1910.1 of hypocrites.
ENGLISH POLITICS.
He would be a very bold man who would venture a prophecy concerding the ultimate outcome of the present con-
NEWS OF THE DAY.
A dividend of Th 6 per share, has been declared by the Anglo-French Iarest ment Company, of Shanghai.
British toanufacture, and it such cases it is Communications, Customs, Peats, fe te intended to prosecute the defrauders.
Mr Perry Alden (Liberal) has crganised an extensively signed memorial of Liberal and Labour members of the House of Com- mons to the Prime Minister (Me Asquith). The memorial urges Mr Asquith Go,resort to a referendum in order to avoid the disorganisation of business and the beary expense of another election.
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It will however, be some time yet before despite arrangements are made as ta substantive appointments.
THE DIVORCE INQUIRY.
Sir Fancis Piggott's Views.
THE FUSHIMTS IN- RUSSIA.
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(Reuter's Service to the China Mail.)
LONDON, April 9,** Prince and Princess Fushimi, Junior, have arrived at St. Petersburg on a visit. to the Russian Court.
WELSH COLLIERY DIS- PUTE SETTLED. (Reuter's Service to the China Jail.)
LONDON, April 9..............
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prosperity.
CANTON-MACAO BAIL-
WAY...
MERCHANTS TO SECURE
CONCESSION.
(Wah Tez Yat Po's Service)
Pexise, April 10. The Board of Communications has Banctioned the proposal that the Canton- Micas Railway be constructed by capital supplied by the merchants.
The first man who can supply The South Wales coalowrers and sufficient evidence as to the satisfactory new agreement securing cf shares is to be granted
the concession.
Before the Royal Commission on Divorce The late Mr T. H. Janies, whose death on March 15, Lord Corell presiding, vers is recorded by Reuter, was keenly interest-interesting evidence was given. The first ed during his stay in Japan in magnetics, witocas called as Sir Francis Piggott, and in consequence of his connection with Chief Justice of Hongkong, who in giving the Nippon Yusen Kaisha all commandara evidence on the questios of domicile, said men have signed a in that service were asked to furnish, bit there was a master mariner in Hongkong settling their differences. with magnetic observations from time to
whose legal domicile was Scottish, and Cold weather has led to such misery in time. They did go, of course, but go
the House of Lords. Mr Asqarn, urged looted by the hungry people. on by the inexorable forces set in motion by the most rabid demagogues of the FINE MELLOW present day, is evidently bent on giving
GENUINE AGE test between the House of Commons and Nanking and several rice shops have been their revenge by nickunming the investi.
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Robert Porter & Co.'s
The entries for the Shanghai, Spring Race Meeting exceed previous entries by over Tis. 2,000. There are no less than
entries for the Derby.
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The Commander of the Military Force
gator Magnetic James.“....... 11
after one of his voyages he found it
on commission, and in the end the Scottish
DEATH OF CAPT T. H. “JAMES.
The Shanghai Mercury understands that China will follow the Japanese system in arranging her gold-standard-that is to my, the thel will be taken as the standard as the You is in Japan. Says our con-
temporary There will be dismay in many pamaitic ranks, in the mah shops," the slof's quarters, and the more secluded
necessary to institate divorce prtenėd- ingy. Becuase bis domicile was ein The Empire Cinematograph Theatre Scotland he had to go there to present NY.. EUROPEAN MANAGER. maintains ita reputation as a first-class music his petition, although the alleged miscon
(Reuter's Service to the China Mail.) hall and every night the house is crowded duct occurred in Hongkong. The aridenco, Miss Maggie Frazer is as popular as ever which was very voluminous, had to be taken
LOSTON, April 9. while Miss Addie Leigh has completely
-Capt.-T. H. James, late manager in won the sympathy of the numerous patrons. Miss Winnie Ryan, too, is well Court, Binding the misconduct proved, Europe of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha, haunts of the assayers. But in the market, en the open atreet, in the daily dealings. recciski and is frequently recalled as well pronounced a decree of divorce, but held is dead. as baster Percy. To-night Signor J. that they could not cite the co-respondant, (Note Capt. T. H. James spert many between man and man, there will be joy years of his life in Tokyo as a teacher of unspeakasfo. "Coins will be coins, not Tarmar will make his debut.
who was in Hongkong. The petitioner navigation and adviser in nautical affairs to pieces of doube with which tho initiated incurred very beary costs, and the result various departments of the Japanese When King Albert of Belgium visits of his wife's infidelity was his own bank England the City of London will giraptor. Sir Francis suggested that where banquet in his honour, on which occasion
a court had jurisdiction in divorce it should European line, he went to London to
of the Japan-China War of 1894, when the Government service. At the conclusion can juggle and the banker squeeze, Nippon Fusan Kaitha desided to open a
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the British Isles a brand new con stitution whether they desire it or not, A riot has occurred at Nanling in Auhwet owing to the magistrate prohibit hy eliminating from-the-political-arena.
ing the export of rice The Chamber of the men who constitate what is known Commerce was pulled down during the as the Peerage. By a series of re- trouble. solutions he is moving in the matter and the first of these, declaring that the House of Lords has no right to express any opinion by means of amendment, much less reject, any money bill passed
Lord Gorell.-Suppose the man is living ever since. has remained in England trying to prepare a better medicino than by the House of Commons, has received The Shanghai cices of Mesers. Lowe, It is believed that King Albert's interview
Bingham and Matthews at No. 11 Yuso with Bing Edward will result in the British on an island. How can you give this business and his charm of manner undoubt Chamberlain's Colic, Cholers and Diacthoon edly helped materially in the successful Karnedy for diarrhoea, dysentery er- bawal the assent of the lower Charaber.ming-yuen Road, were recently broken into. Government recognising Belgium's annoz country jurisdiction when he sees po deralopment. of the N.F.K.'s Rotopean comp'sints. It is simply impossible, and so says every one that has used it. For Guinness' Stout Tarte hundred and thirty-three voted The thief or thieves found, Ettle to thair stian of the Congo.
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sale by all chemists and storykoopar, with the Government and two hundred liking, and the sum of fifty cents was all that was stolen, though evey drawer in the and thirty-seven against, the majority officu had been ransacked.
BULL DOG
BEAND
IN PINTS AND SPLITS
at Ching-Liang-pu, Kinngpch, telegraphs has been any disturbance among the to the Shanghai Mercury denying that there foreign-drilled soldiers..
SIMPLY IMPOSSIBLE. TOHN D. Rockefeller, would go broke
an important speech is expected, a spercise hays jurisdiction against the co-respor exception of a brief visit to Japan about if he should spend his entire income
which is calculated to dispel English distrust of Belgium's policy in the Congo
dent.
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allegiance to it?
The witness said he admitted that it 4 contract for 6,000 tons of steelwork, raised a difficule question of domicile comprising 400 bridge spans varying from Another point was that in the oversCAS 7ft. to 100ft. in length, and required in having always the desire to return to States a large proportion of the population, in favour of the resolution being one Last night at the Y. M.C. A. rooms connection with the doubling of the South England, never acquired domicile. He hundred and two, thus showing that the Rev. J. A., A. Baken, gave a greatly Manchurian Rillway zystom between Su suggested that it might be possible in such A. S. WATSON & the fish Nationalists and the Labour appreciated address to men on "The fact Chra-Tun and Dairen (Dalvy), has been cases to hear divorce causes in the Uve
move the Divorce Court' in London; who Party sclidly supported 31r Asemra in and evidences of Christ's Resurrection". awarded to Messrs Dorman, Long and Cem-cas States, and then let the petitioner Mr A. B. Harris presided and Me R. S. Pany, of Middlesbrough. The contract should formally pronounce the decree the division.
Pierrey ng the soló, "Nazareth' represents the largest foreign structural of divorce
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So far the first trick apparently has picasingly. There are to be five more work lately placed with a British Grm, and substituted for the law of domicile. It was been taken by Air Ásqurta, but what will of these Sunday evezing meetings. Next it is officially stated that the keenost co; | almost entirely due to the law of domicil
week Bishop Lander is to speak on "The
petition was experienced from American
folley! Can the House of Lords be ex-pplication of the fact of Christ's Resur-bridge builders.
pected to calmly submit to being muffed out of existence? We should my not. Neither would the country permit Capt. Mackenzio and Col. St, John, of the constitution being tora up in thie fashion: But the Liberal Gover
rection to present-day life". At the four subsequent gatherings the openkers will be Hon. Dr. J. M. Atkinson, Dr. McCracken,
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that in mixed warring people might Sud themselves "married and their children legitimate in one country and unmarried: and their children illegitimate in another. The nationality of the husband should be the test.
The Bank of England, in view of the Government's decision not to secure legiala tive sanction for the collection of the in come tax, his informed the London County Mr Gillett, the Governor of California Council that it intends to refund the must have recently kissed, the blarney.
Sir E. Shackleton is planning a purely amounts deducted upon the application of stone. No wonder Lord. Kitcheners scientific geographical Aritarojo expedition 8.15 to 11.50 Ement does not wish the country into nart towards the end of 1911. The the owners of stock. The announcement sponded briefly, after being hailed at-s have a say in the matter if it can expedition will not outer into competition refers to £74,500,000 worth of London public banquet as the greatest general of help it. Mr Barza, the leader of the with that of Captain Scott. Sir E, Shack stock, whereve income tax amounts to the greatest arury on earth." Molest, theloton's bases will be Caps Adare, in South £120,000 sterling! The London County thank goodness, is still distinguishing Labour Party, indeed, urgor the Prime Victorin Land, and Adelulaod (a tract of Council has hitherto held this at the characteristic of great Englishmen. Minister pluck up courage end barren land in the Antarctic Uccan). The Government's dispetal bat the Treasury. proceed to the furthest extreme regard. expedition will explore between Caps never applied for it. The Council has agreed
to the bank's decision, Adaro and Gangeborg, which is about dus less of all auch immaterial things na the east of the Pole, noar Kaiser William II- opinions of the electorate in expressed land. The Ataff phich. Bir E, Shackleton in the ballot box The Iron taught has in view includes some of his old-com- panion. Mr Douglas Mawson, of Sydney, by the last election to the Labour party will be the scientific director. Financial evidently is that democracies are fickle, support has sirandy-been promierd.
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