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NEWS OF THE DAY. -
H.M.S. Astron left for the North oà Thursday. "
While Kun Dam hial was at a money chaager's in Queen's Road Central Ee had his poekit picked. The thief decampod with $468.
The French Mail of the 20th March the plague years, and their after-was delivered in London on the 99th April. math had temporarily sundered. Wa are glad to notice that in the ad- dress presented to Big Excellency on Thursday allusion was made to this PER MONTH striking phase of his Governorship, for
To-day is the anniversary of the grant- it will undoubtedly shine out in the ing of the constitutional Charter to Portugal years to come as an achievement as full by Bis hts Majesty Dom Pedro IV. At worthy of commendation is the establist-on a salute was fired. ment of Hongkong University, the Yong-kok-sul typhoon refuge, or the British portion of the Canton-Kowloon railway. All will bulk in the historion's eye when the annals of Sir FREDERICK LED's term of office come to be writ- ten, but none will afford him greater tisfaction. we imagine, "than the winning of the obedience, esteem, and gratitude of the Chinese...
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MEMOS FOR TO-MORROW.
Miscellaneous
months" leave,
acers' Institute.
Comparisons we know are always edious, but old residents in casting back
We understand that the sa: Kwelyang is high and dry on the island of the Oksev reap and that the work of refloating the ressal will only be accomplished with gront dificulty..
It is understood that the Buth will pletion of their term of service in Hong probably be transferred to India on com kong instead of, as is usual, being trans- ferred to Singapore...
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For the convenience of passengers
attendiau the meen at Shanghai the steamer Kores will sail from the Customs Jetty at Shanghai, at p.m. on Wednes in memory over the years which haveday, May 4th, en routs at San Francisco.
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The Jarawak Gazette is in a position to state that the results of the last-financial
ear are far better than could have been anticipated, The surplus WAY $190,000, The customs show an increase of somo. §80,000 and the Sadong Mine in stead of a loss shows a small prost.
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
Among the passengers for Hongkonz from Kobe the Empress of India, which strived this morning wero H.E. Lianz Shi Y, Tsotsi S. T. Sze and Mr.Size.
Mark Twain was unconscious for bareo || hours before his death and the end was painless. It is understood that ho left a fortune of a million dollars.
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The appointment of Mr F. A. Hazelard takes ofFect from May tat. He will preside to the position of Acting Puisse Judge
in the Samary Court for the arst time on Monday.
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FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 1914,
OHINESE MILITARY
MISSION.
ARRIVAL IN AMERICA.
(Reuter's Service to the China Mail)
Lowbo, April 20.
A message from Washington states that Prince Tani Tao and, the other)
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THE MAHARAJAH OF
BARODA. 4.
(Independent News Agency's" Servies to the China Mail.)
TOKYO, April 23,
His Highness the Maharijah Gaekwan of Baroda and suite arrived at-Nagasaki
members of the Chinese military mis. yesterday.
by a cavalry guard to their hotel. sion Ears arrived. They were escorted
According to telegrams from Melbourne | include a dinner with Fresident Taft! Colonel Fitzpatrick, who, accompanied as host and luncheon with Mr Philander Field-Marshal Lord Kitchener to Australia. Knox, Secretary of State, has boen, appointed Inspector-Gonera! "v,
the Commonwealth Forces,
A farewell dinner is to be given at the to Mr W. M. Anderson, manager of the Chinese Club to-morrow. (Saturday) night
International Bank, Landing Chines bankers and merchants arg tổ ba the hosts.
The honerary degree of Doctor of Laws of Liverpool University will be con- farred on Mr John Burna, M P., the Eart of Cromer, Viscount Merlay, and Lorde Rosebery on June 2 The Prince of Wales has consented to receive this degres
on the same occasion.
FLOODS ON THE AMUR.
The fisitors are to stay until Satur day night and numerous functions have|]("Independent News Agency's "Servica bean arranged in their honour. These
to the China Mail.)
Toxo, April 29. Oring to the malting of snow and ies on the upper levels, the river At the conclusion of their visit the Amur has inundated the country and. party sail for England.
the city of Habarovak is in danger.
INVESTIGATING THE RECENT RIOTS.
(Wah Tas Fat Po's Service)
Periya, April 25.
THE POLITICAL SAITU-
TION.".
BUDGET PASSED BY LORDS.
Premier to have audience with the King.
(Renter's Service to, the China Mail.)
Losos, April 20.
H. E. Sai Ching, the Vicemy of' Hunan, has been appointed to inves- tigate the charges against . E. Haun
The House of Lords has passed the Chun Miu, the ex-Governor di Chuusgeha Budget through all its stages.
while Admiral Shah Ching Ping, bas
Mr Asquith will have an audience been ordered to see that order is proper with His Majesty the Fing this after-ly restored in the Province.
situation.
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The Bishop of Victoria will be shsent noon in order to consider the political Бото
from the Colony for the next fortnight or 20. He gaps north on board H.M.S.; Monmouth, leaving to-morrow. He in- tends to return in good time for the Ordination Service, announced to take place in the Cathedral ou Trinity Sunday, May 22nd.
S. MOUTRIE & Co., Ld. down since Hongkong passed into British possession, men who remember the any Governors who were sent out here simply to mark time, as it were; some who were merely the subservient mouth A.E. the Governor departs on six pieces of officialdom pure and simple; pa-Paper-ou-Lubricants at Engi- while others pushed--the interests
Prospectors from Fairbanks, Alaska of one section of the community Noga-Hongkong Electric Co's Meeting to the exclusion of all the rest Frederick Cook, when challenged regarding claim to have climbed Mt. McKinley. Dr. at Co.'s Office.
Anction.
his ascent of Mt. McKinley, stated that 9.30 p.m.-Auction of High-chas Goods Messrs Hagher & Hough's Sales
records could be found there to substantiate his claim. These prospectors now say that a thorough search was made on the summit of the mountain and that they could not distorer any such records as were referred to by Dr Cook.
Roots.
Meeting.
Amusements. 9 p.m.-Y.M.C., Concert, #p.m.-Volunteer Smoking Concert.
General Memoranda.
MONDAY, May 2
Noon-Auction of Household Fazal ture, etc. at Messrs Bagues & Hough's
Sales Rooma. -
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HONGEONO, FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 1910.
A WELL-EARNED HOLIDAY.
"
these old residents feel that Hongkong has been well, truly and impartially sarved by its present Governor. To are tenacity of purpose and great grasp of administrative detail he has brought a peculiarly well balanced judgment and trained experience to bear upon every question presented to him. So tail has been too hard, no
detail tos peity, so that the real interests of the Colony prospered. We have seen that in the masterly reviews of the Colony's financial position which he has given us in introducing the estimates overy autumn, in the very comprehensive explanations he has delivered in Council from time to time of the reasons for the
Dr J. C. McCracken, who is the speaker
at the T. M.C. A. Sunday evening meating, comes from Canton to the special purpose of giving this address, of his college and university life in America During the years
he was always interested in athletics and was one of the best football players in the university of Pennsylvania. His address will interest every man who believes in strong clean manhood.
A PRACTICALLY WORTHLESS
JUDGMENT,
LONDON TO MANCHES- TER.
FRENCH AVIATOR'S SUCCESS.
(Reuter's Service to the China"Mail.)
Lostos, April 25.
M. Paulhan, the French aviator, arrived at Manchester at 5.30 this morning.
Note-M. Paulhan has by his accomp. with not more then two atoppages, won lishment of doing the trip in 24 hours. the Day Mad prize of £10,000.—E»., C.M.]
WHY THE BRITISHER FAILED.
LONDON-April-29,
MINING IN CHINA
GERMAN APPLICATION
----DECLINED;
(Wah Te Fat Po's Service.)
PEKING, April 28. The Minister for Germany at Peking." has applied to be granted privileges to carry out mining operations in Kinochat and Chinhan, but his application has been refused.
TO WATCH YUAN-SHIH-
KAI
(Woh 'Tes Yot Po's Service)
PERING, April 28.
Two men in the Norfolk Regiment, quartered at. Gibraltar, ware bitten by a mad dog last September. Both were taken to the Pasteur Institute at Paris, where one died. The other went to London, apparently cured. Recently he passed a medical examination for admission to the city police force, but on March 27 he be came suddenly demented, and died from hydrophobia. This is the first case of the kind that has occurred in London for many two actions were called in which the defested in the flight, M. Paulhan being the former Viceroy of Chihli. years.
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We learn from the Yellow Dragon that PE.O.B. spent the Ching Ming holidays Et a mezorable speech delivered some steady expansion in the cost of the at the facts White Cloud Mounstery, sons months ago a great English adminis-railway; in his statesmanlike exposition contributes an interesting account of his ton miles South-west of Fatahan. En trator declared that the watchword
of the Colony's real attitude cis-à-vis the experiences. Wong Hon Taung sende which should be adopted by the British |
opium question; in speeches and ad-capital letter from Grangtse. Tibet. des empire was Eficiency. Lord KIER dresses on educational questions; incriving for the benefit of xhoolfellows tant town. We note also with pleasure is journey from Hongkong to that dis the number of Queen's College scholars who have passed the qualifying examination for the Peking Postal College.
his successful inauguration of a smooth- working excise system in what was formerly an absolutely free port. We
have but hinted at the more striking
Following upon the report of the incidents of his period of administratios, Royal Commission on Canals Sir John but they will suffice at the moment. Wolfe Barry and his partners have" nuw
necting the Midlands and South Stafford-
"In the Court of Summary Jurisdiction
Mr Grahame White was unable to proceed with the completion of his figh
It is rumoured in official circles that
this morning, before the Acting Chiefing to the fact that the engine of his Po Fun is to be appointed Governor
of Hunan, in order to watch: the- The post intense interest was mani-movements" of H. E. Yuan Shih-kai replace got out of order.
Justice (Boo. Mr W. Rous Davies, E.C.,
iezdant was Usear, Wilson. In the first
case the claim was for 8146.50 and given a tremendous ovation by enormous brought by, the Hong Shung Firm. Mr crowds on his arrival at Manchester, Jackson was for plaintiffs and Mr Gardiner
for
defendunt.
that proposals had been made for a settle-
Mr Jackson suggested that his friend. should consent to judgment. He stated
ment with defondant's creditors but they were too nebulous to admit of acceptance. He would ask for judgment now though it might be worth little er much, he did not know which.
Mr Gardiner said, he did not deny that
THE BUDGET.
ATTACKED AND DEFENDED.
(Reuter's Service to the China Mail)
LONDON, April 28.
In the course of the debate on the
his friend was entitled to judgment, but is Budget in the House of Commons, was a question of further costs which might Mr Bonar Law said the Budget was not be incurred by a judgment.
CHINESE OFFICIAL
CHANGES.
(ah Te Yat Po's Service)
PEXING, April 28. The post of Gorernor of Singkiang has been abolished, and all matters formerly dealt with by that official are. in future to be delegated to the Viceroy
of Manchuria.
FRENCH ADMIRAL'S VISIT:
In connection with the visit of Contra:
at Blake Pier on Monday next. A. salute
before leaving india impressed upon his military and civilian bearers, gathered together at a public banquet the super-excellent qualities of "The-
His Lordship-You had better coneant.nance but a penal code for injuring Mr Gardiner I will consent if your trade and national credit. Toughness. if we wished to remain
Lordship grants a stay of execution sine Mr Asquith, in reply, contrasted die Taughter). leaders in the very forefront of modera
Mr Jackson I ask your Lordship for the enormous deficit which France, judgment with coste by consent. It is only, Germany, Russia and the United States civilization. It is not indulging in
Every resident of the Colony is cor-anbmitted a detailed report on the cost of hosping coals of fire en his head. Laugh-had each had to face with the surplus Admiral de la Croix de Castries who arrives extravagant hyperbole if, ia taking vinced that Sir Fuentes has the improving the canal and river rontés center),
Mr Gardiner-So far as I know the shown by Mr Lloyd George. He or the cruiser Montcalm to-morrow the "AGE advantage of the present version, we say roughly well earned his holiday and share with the estuaries of the Thames, other creditors quite prepared to give him having been permitted through the honour, consisting of 50 rank and file, with feeling of the plaintifs they are with the expressed unalloyed satisfaction at administration orders state that a guard of that Hongkong has been governed hores that he will be able to Humber, Meracy, and Severn. The total time laughter)nnt in Victoria Gael,
-(Laughter)
genius, tact and courage of during the past three years by derive every possible beneût from it.timated cost of the schemes is for barges
the two oficers," one carrying the regimental
carrying 100 tons, £13,500,000, with a judgment for plaintiffs with stay of associated with a
His Lordship suggested he should give Chancellor of the Exchequer, to be colour, sad bund, will be furnished by the 13th Rajpats, on the occasion of the land- distrator whe has kept ever befors on every hand we hear expressed additional £300,000 for extra worka; and Foxetation for 14 days
great Ginancial his eyes both Efficiency and Thorough good wishes on his behalf, united with for barges carrying 300 tons, nearly consent to plaintifa' rights being injured expanding revenue to meet the needs
Mr Jackson replied that he could not scheme that would provide an ample ing of Rear-Admiral Law Croix de Castries. ness in all that concerns the welfare the hope that he may have a happy £27,000,000, with supplementary estimates in that way. He might, cxecute the edge of defence and social reform." of the Colony. Taking up the burden reunion with. Lady LuGARD (once more
amounting to over £2,000,000.
ment if he got it or he might not. It might not be worth it. of office at a time of great financial
Judgment was entered for plaintiffs and we trust thoroughly on the high road depression. Sir FREDRICK LEGARD TOS
The Straits Times congratulates My stay of execution granted for one week, to health), a pleasant sojourn in the Juho Milne and a Manilaman named Chun Wah sud Co., whose claim was for In the second case the plaintifs wore
La Segue in Rhis Straits. They descended asked that a similar order be made. their salvage operations at the wreck of Mr Davidson appeared for plaintifs ază
Mr Gardiner offered no objection, azd 150 feet and recoverd the precious stones contained in the luggage of the late air the order was accordingly made. Habib and the jewellery of the inte Barancss do Beniczgky, valued at several thousands pounds. The famous Hope diamond was not found, as it was never an board the vessel. No corpecs remain,, the sharks have done their work too well. while the swift currents are fast sarashing the vassal up."
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confronted with much tougher questions "old country, with not too many calls Castille upon the specess which attended 843.26." than disturbed the leisured ease of upon his time and strength white there, several of his predecessors: He also
and a safe renira to the Cclony is the autumn accompanied by the gracious chatelaine of Government House.
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His Excellency the Governor goes Home on leave to-morrow (Saturday).
sanitary mcasares were bastily ad He is giving a reception at Govern The first annual report of Lieutenant opted which pressed very hardly ment House to-night, at the conclusion of Sladen, RN, the chief officer of the
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the above official visit, at the time of land-
ing at Blake Fier. A stay of about ten or twelve days will be made after which the" Admiral will proceed north, and after visiting Japan, continue his journey as far
America, visiting San Francisco.
A fow days ago, anys a home paper; a party of fourteen Crow Indiana from Mortano went to the White House' tər protest against the opening of their The Prince Regent has directed the reservation to settlement as proposed in Civil Board that the men who have bill introduced in the Senate. One of the been arrested in connection with the bomb him an aisborntaly embroidered buckskin members of the party had brought with
We are again indebted to Mesars Enoch plot at his Palace must be imprisoned war shirt for the President, but on seeing. and Sons, 14, Great Marlborough Street, for life and not be sentenced to Mr Taft, he, knowing the dimensions of London, for some charming songs and decapitation.
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piano selections. One of the prettiest songs is "The Wosing of the Roses," by: Cesar Franck. This composition is written in two keys and will appeal to many as it ia necompaniod with French as well as
Monmouth, which leaves for the North at that during 1903 103 persons lost the English words. The melody is dainty and į
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and yet in our then incomplete daybreak to-morrow. state of knowledge were the only The Hon. Sir Henry May will be sworn expedichts which seemed likely to be in as Officer Administering the Government at all effective in preventing the utter ruin of the Colony. Quickly grasping the crux of the situation is Excellency
at 0.30a.m. to-morrow,
„GOVERNMENT HOUSE. His Excellency the Governor gives on
lives in London-ten more than in 1908.
of these 67 were injured and removed before the brigade was called, and of the rerenining 30, 22 were taken out alive from the buildings, but onbeorquently died. Of
the 103 lives fest no fewer than 62 were those of children under twelve years of age. The total number of bres attended by the brigade during 1909 was 319-41 fewer than in 1998, and of this total 62 were classed as sorious,
Halley's comet is plainly discernible
a rippling arpeggio sccompaniment adds to the charm of the song. In quite a diferent style is Waiting for the Spring," by Eric Coates, and though a rory pleasing samber doss net seem to reach the high water mark expect from this talented composer. Another attractive drawing-room song is
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PREMIER HALL OF THE COLONY,sought the co-operation of the leading oficial dinner at Government House to Opposite Central Market. members of the Chinese community in night at which the following will be a campaign of education and exposition, present:-Rear Admiral, Mre and Miss 9.15 to 11.30 E. while wise relaxations of the laws in Lyon Sir Henry and Lady May. Mr Hazeland, Mr Reos Davies, the certain directions and a more urbane Bishop of Victoria, Colonel St. John early morning hours when the sky hap natural and the melody so simple and to the unked oye at Hongkong during the Vere Smith. The sweet little poem writ
ten by Miss Ells Drown is very pleasing and Bishop D. Pozzoni, Mr and Mrs Sale, administration of the more urgent re- Hon. Mr A. M. Thomson, Hos: Mr W. pens to be clear. We would advice tuneful that almost any child could learn it, gulations.combined in a very short time
Madame Chaminade, The Brat Lo to break down the walls of prejudica son, Hon. Mr E A. Hewett, Hos. Mr A. However, until the comet has passed over Ketoor is brilliant in style and will mako 7. and Mrs Browin, Capt. and Mrs Bade the sun's disc, when it will reappear se autory Acceptable drawing-toom morceau. and bring about a wholeunire change loy, Hon. Dr Ho Kai, Hon. Mr Wei Yük, object in the arly runing sky. It all The second, ** Meunet Caiant. in public opinion. This statesmanlike Hon. Mr Murray Stewart, Hon. Mr. E depends upon the angle at which it restarts quietand res fal and melodious throughout. Henri Puchatel is responsible' for a very Its long journey to the uttermost space quaint and picturesque tumber in "Boun Osborne, Mr C, Clementi. policy of the Governor was as keenly.
whether it will be as brilliant and awela Ramée," and another selection from the appreciated by those having the largest Telegrams from Moscow state that the inspiring as it must evidently bave been at samo pen in Danau de la Dauphin," Liebes stakes in the Colony's welfare as by the thief who robbed the Kremlin Cathedral, the time of the Fall of Jerusalem, the death, written in very stately remare, humblent inhabitant, vad sil rejoiced) was found bidden beneath the altar. The final defont of the Turks la. Hungary and at/Feb of Dr. Belisirs and aro written in his young peasant, has been exptured. He of Agrippa, the Battle of Bestings, the Krum" and "Prospies" and both from the meus] carofal style. The fisnt is composed. other historical periods.- sincerely in the restoration of cons! jowola hara. Loon secorprod..
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