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General Memoranda. SATURDAY, January 21 :---
11a.m.-Farewell Presentations to Sir Henry and Lady May at City Hall Noon-Sir Henry & Lady May and fraily
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CHINA MAIL.
NEWS OF THE DAY.
H.M.S: From mate into port to-day."
SEVERE STRICTURES ON INSURANCE COMPANIES.
“Unbusinesslike and Repro-
honsible."
THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 1911.
[COPYRIGHT.]. THE GERMAN SUB- MARINE DISASTER.
[COPIRIONT]
JAPANESE ANARCHISTS SENTENCED TO DEATH,
(Independent News Agency's Service to the China Mail.)
WONDERFUL RESCUES.
(Reuters Service to the China Mail.)
Toxro, January 19. LONDON, January' 18.
Yesterday afternoon Denjiro Kotoku. The submarine which sank in hand 23 other anarchists, including one
The casu before the Court was one in which
Chinese tradesman was charged with cranc.. selting fire to his premises, and the jury
Twenty-seven members of the crow were anatimuus in inding him guilty, emerged through the torpedo-tube sontones of seven years hard inbour being bores. The others are imprisoned in
mum, were sentenced to death. One of the prisoners was sentenced to eight years' imprisonment and one to twelve years'
During the groat anti-can-in agita-psd. The criticisms of the Insurance the coming tower aft which is still [COUNT OKUMA TO VISIT
Companies business mothora wns initiated
portance. The year was opened with arnice little cash balance of well over
Now that Monaco Jins got, ita, Farlin. | 835,008), but, big as this amount was ment, there are only two countries in the there was no difficulty in utilising it world without ano-China and Marocce,
Saver strictures were passuil at the in pursuing the splendid nims_of_the
Surgannt W. G. Austin, of the Sang-Criminal Sessions to-day on Insurance institution. Over $14,000 was curly hai Municpal Polico, died suddenly in the Companies who issne policies to Chinono wwallowed up in "extension and recharge room at Hongkow on January 18th. without investigating the property insurarbour has been raised by a fonting construction of clerical staffs' quarters Die Mesny and two Chinese doctors and the kitchen in the Hospital, have died of plague in Manchuria. Quite alterations and repairs of the small-pox seara new prevails in the stricken towns, hospital in Kennedy Town, "mid the provision of plague wards in New Strect, etc. Then a sum of $12,000 was, in accordance with the provious decision of the subscribers, set aside for a small-pox hospital to be erecteil at Yumati; while the balance was wisely left untouche in prder to allow of meeting the cost of equip ment and other contingent penses of this undertaking in the future. A careful examination of
the average income and expendi| 0.8, Mongolia, ture of the Hospital revealed the fact that even with the strictest
economy the expenses would exceed
tion of seventy years ago, there were no fower than five general elections in soven
Yoara.
We are informed by the Easton Extension Australasia and China Tolograph Co. that cable communication with Macau is interrupted.
by the Chief Justice (Sir F. Piggott) in his submerged, but the rescuers are con Bamming up, and was ister endorsed by fident of saving them.. the jury,"
His Landship said-There is involved in this case something very much mars' im- partant than the mere guilt or innocence of the prisoner, and I shall make it my duty to address a few words through you to the From the Agent of the Pacific Mail Insurance, offices. I daresay you were
pocket celluloid calendars for 1911, showing on one side, a' splendid picture of the
Company we have received half a dozen
On Monday, 3rd, a discussion, and criticism of the Field Operations on 16th inst. will be held at Volunteer Headquat
the receipts by about $19,000. The ters at inff-past five. All who took part Directors at once set about meeting are invited to attend. the likely deficit by appealing again
to raise sufficient, money to allow of u homo being built close to the
At the inquest hold ou December 29, on the victims of the Midland Railway
THREE LIVES. LOST.
"(Reuter's Service to the "China Mail.)
LONDON, January 19.
It is reported from Kiel that two
coaning tower dead...
astonished, as I was, to find that an insurers and a scaman were found in the
VICTOR' 9pm-Prof. Grossi at Theatre Royal Hospital for the reception and euro disaster, the guard stated that the train brokott, well and goixi, but it is nut.
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It is reported from St. Petersburg that the Cabinet has discussed the question of the plague in Manchuria
APPROPRIATION.
93 MILLION DOLLARS.
ENGLAND:
(Independent News Agency's Service-
to the China Mail.)
... TOKYO, January 10. Count Okuma and some prominent
formation of an Anglo-Japanese Com- mercial Union. The terms and con- British merchants are contemplating the
ditiona have already been settled...
The veteran statesmian will go to Eugland in April to complete to scheme.
|JAPAN ABROGATES GAN-
ADIAN TREATY.
(Independent News Agency's Service to the China Vail).
TOTO, January 19. Japan has notified the Government of
DEVELOPMENT OF
MANCHURIA:
BIG LOAN "FROM AMERICA.
(Wah Ter Yat Po'a Service,)
PESING, January 18. | The Board of Communications, has decided to borrow a sum of $150,000.000 (gold) from America for the develop ment of Manchuria.
ance by a Chinese tandesman in one caso for $1,100, was passed and accepted with- out any axamination of the property. In the second cise there was a policy for 81,400 and in that there was an investiga-" tion, but when the property was moved and the endorsement on the policy was made renoved to Queen's Road Fast" there was no investigation. Rently, goutle mu," that is a most serious state of (Router's Service to the China Mail). affairs because the insurance officer hava | |-
LONDON, January 19. Advice has been received from Rio de public duty to perform. They to the Chinese public, as their pre-Janeiro that all the ton torpedo boat not, having due regard to the public decessors in office had often done destroyers built for the Benzilian Govern safety gunemily, alloy Chinese shopkeepers before. But they were not merely ment by Messrs Yarrow have now arriv. to take out policies for imaginary goods. content with asking for the sumed there without the slightest mishap You know, as well as I do, and as well and has instructed the Foreign Minister needed to carry on the work of the either as regards the resale or their everybody else, that this is one of the to approach China and the other Govern-Canada that the present commercial Hospital on its existing basis-they aachinery. The Parana, the last of those causes why charges of armon occur. A mente interested with a view to the Treaty is annulled. devided at the same time to endeavour vessels, reached Rio on the 18th December.policy is taken out, n small premium is paid, organisation and despatch of a scientific and very soon afterwards a fire breaks out, expedition for the purpose of stemming and there is nothing to consume but some the dread scourge.
ginary parcels of goods. If the "fire could be located to the place in which it AMERICAN DEFENCE of the kidnapped and destitute, was traveling at fifty-five nulles an hour. you know perfectly well, if it had not beer and also to improve the "Ko He believed that an hour passed before the Fong" wards of the Hospital itself thin earring caught fire. The earrings for the watchfulness of the Chinese con could not be detached, because they were stables who were detailed there might have The result was a magnificent repouse, dailed. The sky was black and a galebeu a very serious conflagration in Queen's Road East. Now, gentlemen, I consider it for without the least difficulty a sum was blowing,
of the utmost importance that in the public of $35,808 was got together. As a
The steamers Kitsap and Indianapolis safety the insurance companies should take
A message from Washington states result, there was a sum of 320,000 collided in a fog in Seattle Harbour quali the precautions necessary, not only to
that an Army Appropriation Bill author-factorily. definitely enr-marked for the former December 14 and ruinained locked together protect themselves but to protect, as I say, 9 p.. Lecture at Union Church Liter-project, and already a three-storied for 20 minutes. The Kitap's passengers the public, that these fictitious policies using the expenditure of 03 million building for the purpose mentioned is and crow were transferred to the Indian should not be taken out and the almost dollars (goki) has been passed by the apolis and soon afterwards the Kitsap sank. inevitable consequence of fire following. House of Representatives after an ex- in course of erection. When coin-on returning to port the Indianapolis I want to alarm the insurance companies tended debate on the alleged unpre Co.pleted, this home will provide ample
and I say this--that if the fire had preparedness of the country for war accomodation for 100 persons. In
to other houses they ran the risk of bang. November it was found that about
held liable in damages for negligenca becmise it is their duty under their own $10,000 would still be required to
regulations to examine the property to make good the deficit, although the The Financial Commissioner in London see that the property really exista, It is most rigid economy had been observed, of the Imperial Japanese Government has and if they do not do it, and yet another appeal was made to received advice from his Government that negligence. Without saying positively it has been decided to devote annually to that they are liable, they certainly run the the good feelings of the Chinese
the redemption of the Foreign Debt a risk of being brought before the Court for public. On this occasion a theatrical
portion of the sum (at present fixed at mot damage to neighbouring property. I performance was inaugurated and less than 50,000,000 yen por annum) pro- with me I shall wols you to express an consider it sa important that if you spres held at the Tal Ping Theatre for vided each year for the redemption of the twelve days and rights. After National Debt, For the year 1911: the deducting expenses totalling over auur of £1,000,000 will be so devoted, and 87,008 no less at sum than $15,500 it is the intention to apply it mainly in the reduction of the amount of the 41 per cent. was obnine for the Hospital. Thus
Loans secured on the Tobacco Monopoly HONGKONG, THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 1911. the future again made bright and
E. the Governor. Noon-Japanese Admiral "at Home." 9 p.m.-Prof. Growi nt Thestre Royal THURSDAY, Junuary 28 :-----
5.15 p.m.-Y.M.C.A. Annual Meeting. 8 p.m.-Dramatic Entertainnient at St
Joseph's College.
Ary Cluh.
FarDAY, January 27-
Gorman Emperor's Birthday (1859).
11:45 a.m.Yest Point Buildging
Meeting.
Noon-Land Invest. Co. Meeting, SATURDAY, January 28:-
11.30 a.m.-China Provident Meeting.. 9 p.m.-Boxing at City Hall.
Spedat, January 29:-
Accession of King of Denmark, 1900.
MONDAY, January 30:-
Chinese New Year's Day. Bank Holiday.
TUESDAY, January 31-
Bank Holiday.
The China Mail.
CHINESE BENEFICENCE.
N
rosy. We will nos refer at any lugth to the actual work carried on during the yerr under the auspices of the Hospital Suffice it to say that over 117,000 persons were given medical saidtance during the twelve months, this being well over 2,100 cases per
The whole report is most flattering
ONE of the most gratifying and healthful signs in the Chinese life Children's Department of the Colony is the ready manner
in which the leading representatives week of that community respond to all
A
crashed into a pier and was badly damaged. Previously to colliding with the Indian
polis the Kitap sunk a launch, with the
rosult that ono nun way drowned.
We are informed that a false alarm of bra occurred on board the a.. Japan to day It was seen that some of the cargo consisting of juta and bone meal was amok. ing, sa méesaga was sont to the Central Fire Brigade and the Fire Float but it was found on their arrival that the services of the Fire Float were un necessary, Liout C. W. Beckwith. R.N., accompaned the Fire Brigade which turned out with commendable promptrices, boing on board the ship within 17 minutes of really worthy objects. Time and Directors in their work and to the receiving the message. Chief Inspector again this movement and that wouldmagrificent qublic-spiritedress of the Baker, Inspector Langley and others were have utterly despaired of success but whole Chinese community in provid-also recu for the lavish generosity of Chinese ing the means to made such a splendid residents. In very truth their bene-record posible of achievement.
SPLENDID ASSORTMENT-appeals made to thein behalf of to the devotion of the President and
OF
CHILDRENS'
Coats and Millinery valence has known to limits. While
LARGE VARIETY
OF
Children's Jerseys
IN ALL SIZES AND COLOURS.
NEWS OF THE DAY.S
The French Mail of the 20th Dec, was delivered in London on the 18th Jau.
this fact is appreciated to the full by those who are brought into actual contact with the effects of such liberality, we fear there are large numbers of the European population. Thu ilk ex O. S. K. H., Tacoma Maru, who have but the faintest notion and which left Hongkong
on the 30th Nov. the most hazy idea of the large sunst, was died in New York on the
4th inst... of money which are every year will- ingly offered by our Chinese friends. on behalf of charitable, education
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
Prince Ching was recently, shot at while entering bis carriage, The bullet went high but the Frinco swooned and had to be carried back to his residence,
The belief is growing in Canada Lliat she Duke of Connaught will not bu sppointed Governor-General. The Times states that the question is still under consideration Up to the present the Duke has not been informed of any change in the plan..
Reuter's Service to the China Mail)
Laszor, January 10.
CALIFORNIAN SCHOOLS.
SEGREGATION BILL ́ INTRODUCED.
(Reuter's Service w the China Maity
LONDON, January 19,
California.
A Sacramento mesange says that a opinion on that questioni so that there may Bill similar to last year's line been be a record in the Court of expression of introduced in the Legislature segregat- opinion in the Colony quite apart from ing the pupils in public schools in whether you find this man guilty or not,
In announcing the verdict of the jury, the Foreman (Mr. D. V. Lanning) added :-We fully endorse your remarks with regard to Insurance, Companies, Their action we consider most unbusinessbike and repres honvible.
THE ATTACK ON M. BRIAND.
ASSAILANT A LUNATIC:
LONDON, January 18.
Bia Lordship--I wish to add to what I have already said that I consider it the (Reuters Service to the China Mart.) duty of the Insurance Companies who live got policies outstanding of this auture, where the property has not been investigat ed, to at once investigate it.
“ALLEGED-ARMED RÜBBERY
HAT SHAUKIWAN.
At the Magistracy this afternoon, before Mr E. Rallia, U. Hoi was charged with armed robbery, at Shaukiwar. **** Mr Leo D'Almada e Castro appeared for the prosecution and defendant was up- represented.
Mr D'Alanda Boid clust that was one of the cases of robbery which so frequently happened in the New Territories, only it had happened at Shaukiwa. Complainant was a married woman and rasided on the ground door of No, Taikoo Street, her The Oriental Brewery has issued
husband's ono being Lenug Pak Kwal. founy Chinese calendar lithographed in
On December 14, in the morning about 7 cold. It is a capital advertisement of
The runny friends in Hongkong of them, the husband went to werk as l Rev. and Mrs S. B, Roaster, formerly of and be left his wife, two children, buth
Wm. Powell, Ld., and medical activities in Hongkong. their well-known. bear and leo.
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With the idea, therefore, of bestowing
.. Erglars entered the Roman Catholic Manila, will learn with great sorrow of infants and two servant girls in the hours praise where praise is due, we wouki
the sudden death of Bir Rossitur at having their breakfast. Boon after thres Cathedral and Bishop's Falso at Bouth Benares India. The end came without men came in apparnotly by this back door draw our readers attention to the wark, on the night of December 11, and any warning deaths being due to heart and two went ahead to the front dour and facts revealed by the unul report te Es,000 worth of chalison, siguet rings, disenso. of the Tung With Hospital, which and rules. The police arrested two men has just been laid before His Ex-in possession of some of the chalicos celleney the GOVERNOR This is but
one of the many; institutions in the Colony which rejoices in the applie ation of Chinese beneficence, but 2007 1916 10 15.50 F. all the same the story which is told
Perfer-2:15 9 and
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The Great Yorkshié Comédian And
Pond Stile Dancer DENNIS CARNEY GREAT TRIUMPH ON EVERY
APFEARANCE,
The Charming Vaudeville. Artista MISS DOLLY SWIFT. Hew Songs And Expert Danes.
the Celobrated Arc MISS SADIE MELROSE,
fellow residents when they are con-
It has been ascertained that M Briand's assailant was formerly a law clerk and was recently released from in asylum
A RUSSIAN NAVAL BASE.
- SWEDEN UNEASY.
(Reuter's Service to the Ching Afail}
Losnor, January 18,
The negotiations are progressing satis-
THE CHINESE CABINET.
(Wah Tr Tat Fo's Service.)
Pexis, January 18.
It has been decided that the new Cabinet shall be established during the" the third year of Henn Tung (1911), and that the new regulations respecting: public officers shall be published at the Bame time.
UNSETTLED MAN- CHURIA.
(Wah Tim Yat Fo's Service.)
PEI, January 18. HE. Chan Chi, Tartar General. Canton, and formerly Viceroy of Man- churin, has been sent for by the Throne to consult in regard to Manchurian affairs.
HE. Shi Leang, the present Vicemy, has tendered his resignation for a third tione.
SENATE FINANCES
DISAPPROVED.
War Tex Fat Po's Service.)
PKG, January 187
All the Viceroys and Governors have protested against the Budget suggested by the Senate for adoption..
A REMEDY FOR CROUF HÁT IS ABSOLUTELY SAFE. A telegram from Helsingfors states
CIROUP in the post panvalent during that the creation of a new and powerful winter months Parents of young children the dry cold weather of the early Hassian naval base near Fango, on the should by prepared for All that is steeded in a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Finnish coast, is causing great uncasines Remedy Many mothers are never without Sweden, and is likely to provoke a it in their homes. It is not only a anto for cough, colds, and croup. For anlo by great strengthening of the latter's arms and harmless medicine but the best in use
all Chemista and Storok/separa
mentat
PORTS.
All our Ports are guaranteed to be the products of Pure shouted out for:" Ah Wing As soon as Grapes ONLY, grown in the ineyards of the famous Douro she saw the men the left her cubicle with District, near Oporto, Portugal.
The newly elected Vestry of St. Andrew's view to going to the back duor to call Church. Kauloon, "cousists of the follow for assistance but she was met by this
Our Invalid, Dry Imperial, No. 2 Royal Tawny, and even
The American Government has brought ing gentismen Mesare IL F. Campbell, third man who pushed her up against the cheaper Brauds cannot be beaten in Price or Quality. an action against all the British, French, Puckinin, E. Cornewall Lanis,, J. J. the door and threatened to kill her Guru, Dutch, Russian and other Atlantis Ruban. B. Fiolder and W. J. Crawford, if she moved. The woman was gnged stemning companies whose steamers carry Churchwardens Messrs E. Corewall with a cloth gag and defendant watahid emigantes on the grand that it is a violation Lewis and H. l'ackhom. Bidomen: Meseis bee whilst the other two topk the servant Port
DANGER FROM CROUP.
In this part of the world, any Port can be labelled Invalid Invalid and other good Ports should be matured in Wood
is cloquent testimong to the really hate of farts for emigrants and Smith, Mr Buyward was re-elected audi dr alleged to have threatened her with a knife ......... Do not take any notice of the labels on a bottle of Port. of the Sherman Law that they have lowered J. F. Douglas, B. Drude, and Crowther girls tats another cubicle Defendant was for many years before bottling nobio apirit which animates our concluded a conreation
na koppladder and the two other men canmakel box The contents of the bottle concern you more, no deal only with |_ The following in an extract from the and took away a mattan banglo valuo (59, a
London Carrile dated 10th December, gold watch value Boc and be send in a firm of good repute who will give you the best value. vinced of the wefulness of the cuNO calling for support. The Tung Walfer minute delay in treating some 1010 Regular Force, Infantry The money. The men then ran away and the cuden of croup, red the length of King's Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry) woman was able to from herself when Alle the it takes to go for a doctor, often prove Capt. Rupert Y, Riley, D.8.0., in seconded called for assistance Defendant was
"The safest way is to konp danger o Chumberlain's Cough Bomery in the house, for morrice on the Staff luted Ist Decors arrested on January 4 and was subsequently is ample evidence that this work and at the first indication of group give the bor, 1910, huparnugetary Capata Chatoideurihed to the police
eldid a done. Tensatt to take and always es For sale by all Chemista and B. Ackroyd in rentral to the Establish
tient, dated fat December, 10102
Hospital perforios a grand work among the native pomluce, and there
fully appreciated by those who secure chief benefits therefrom.
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