SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 1911.
[COPTHORT.]
>THE SHIPPING OUTLOOK.
ATLANTIC COMPANIES INCREASE PAY,
(Beuter's Service to the China Mail.)
Lowboy, June 18, Though only a faw ships at the London docks are without crews, the same being the case qt provincial
no difficulty. The White Star, the Canadian Pacific and the Lamport and Holt (South America Line) Companies have conceded an advance of ten skiiliugs a month all round,
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THE CHINA MAIL.
COMPANY MEETING.
Gen. Fenwick and Co., Ltd.
extraordinary general
The postpoan
I've just read some fituly and original comments made by an American parson at [at a recuat Church Congress. Wonten With Comnation Day close on us, little can never get suffrage as long as their olne in talked of these days. Here in Hong-clothes button up the back" he declared kongi where the physical features of the fat a discrasion on "votes for women." Colony so well adapt themselves to illumi-how women haven's any mora seasaineeting of Me Go, Fenwick and Co., nation, we are to have a right royal time, During the latter half of next week we shall be living in Fairyland-a pretty hot one, though. I'm afraid.
Already the scheme of deciations is
than to Bave dresses that button up the back, they certainly haven't enough sense to vote, declared Enedy, "I tell you, buttons up the back are foes not only to but even liberty. Recently I had a tailor make me a vest
Common Retime,
Litt., was held at the Hongkong Hotel at noon, to-day when the following special resolutions were submitted:~~-
That Geo. Fenwick and Co., Ltd.. be wound up voluntarily.
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ports, tire majority of ships experienced gradually revealing itself in the bombs which should have buttoned up the side. Percy Smith, Sath and Fleming, of Hong- may be seen all over the Colony. Royalm that moment I became a slave to my for any one of them to atarciau any of the ercetinas and electric-light durices which Instead, ba pat the hyttons on the back.kong, be appointed Liquidators with powerf Square is receiving special attention. family. I have lost my liberty." This is A nice little crop of gilt-topped lagstaff has suddenly sprung up, the statue of Queen Victoria i at lant getting a much-needed wash-up, bat zbore all ele the filthy conglomeration of matatals in front of the Law Courts and adjoining King George's statue is being wiped out of existence. Last week 1 suggested that tha horrid erections should at least buried in hunting. But the aanrities have gone one batter. Truly we are the next Coronation-the Law Courts will progressing, One day-parhaps before
be finished!
THE STRIKE PROWING.
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LONDON, June 17.
Telegrama received from various ports in Great Britain and the Continent show that the strike is growing.
In some cases steamers have secured crews by means of offering increased wages.
LATE TELEGRAMS.
THE DECLARATION OF LONDON.
LONDON, June 3, 1.55 p.m. The Libera! Prem is enthusiastic over she results of the Imperis) Conference and especially over the decision approving of the
ratification of the Declaration of London.
The Liberal papers express themselves as confident that this decisiou will put an end "to the violent agitation promoted by a section of the Unionist party. For months past the latter have carried on a violent campaign on the platform-and in the Praxe, charging the Government with imperilling the food supplies of the nation.
The Hon. Andrew Fister, Premier of the Commonwealth of Australia, withdrew his resolution after some pressure. Most of the delegates declined to support the
resolution.
Finally a motion approsing of the rati- dication of the Declaration was moved by the Rt Hoo. Sir Joseph G.. Ward, Premier of New Zealand, and adopted unanimously, Australia alone abstaining from voting Mainicht.
ELECTION OF T. S. HENATORS.
Warneros, June 13.
With a clear majority of 40 the first Bill
for the direct election of United States Benators by the people passed the Serato yesterday afternoct. The vote on roll-call as the to 24. However, various changes were made to the Bill before it passed. The changes materially modify the Bil as it came to the Senate from the House several weeks ago, and many believe that the House will not accept the Bill as it was amended and passed yesterday, Dablenes American
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Losos, June 9. The Birkbeck bank, one of the oldest and
infuential most
of British houses, has suspended payment. The news for a time upast the money mar ket, but it was later announced thant graditors would receive eighteen shilling in the pound, which considerably relieved the situation. Cobleneca American.
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new aspect of the situation, anders of such liquidators,
Mr Percy Tester presithed and there ware i pens the chance for acom
up proniise. Husbands can do agree to aup prisent Mers A. Rodgur, G. E. Hax. port Women's Saffing provided they onton, directors; John Rodger, J. Me- their part swar nevor to amin wear back Corquodalo, J. Kinnaird, Hyndham and form of uxorcise is deep-rooted. It begins Mr J. J. Andrews - buttoned gowna. Man's objection to this Lo Chung Shu, and the general manager, early, too. For little Tummy, when asked what sort of baby sister he would like, feelingly replied One that does not batton up behind! **
convening the meeting.
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But to return to our parson friend, whow come before you with two resintions.
having for their objech the voluntary wind is obviously no ordinary ann. "The same objections, ho saps," apply to other ing up of the company. In spite of the
note of optimism sounded in one or two No Subscription. All sorts of novel auggestions are being
ridiculous customs of women-customs made for viewing the illuminations when which prove them to be an interior sex. quarters we have not found that any of the at the best. One man has suggested that There is the picture hat-absurd. There improvement in the affairs of the Colony the Coronation Committee spend some of
acu moro garmenta which I forbour to men- has percolated to our business of engineers We have had work on hand during the pas tion. Finally, there is the bobble skirt- its fabulous walth in chartering a steamer, anchoring it in mid-harbour, providing been born of a wedlock betwear the inform you that it has not been nigh a garment which looks as if it might have five and a half months but I regret to refreshments on board, and running fre- Spanish Inquisition and an inser asylum. to pay quent launchies to and fro. No had Only a few days ago a couple in Kansas our
working expenses and balance has increased at on that. The Star Ferry Co., I see, are City came to me to bo marriod. The bride the race of over $1,000 a month. In the to run some special bonds on sight-seeing was dressed in the most hubbling of interests of the shareholders your directors cruises at reasonable figures, while a well-hobbles. I told both to kneel down, are convinsed that the best course for us know firm intens making similar arrange whereupon the bride blushingly informed to pursue is to stop work, and place the ments. What a pily there are no hemplanes me that to do so would be a physical inconcern in the hands of liquidators in the possibility. But it is an reclesiastical necessity, I said, and told her tim if sepe that after wa hare paid off our I've heard it and that many British Indies really wanted to be mariel, the physaltar and debit balance at current of the Main Rund, by Victor L. White. in the Colony are determined to create an would have to give way. Finally she agreed account, there may be something left to impresion during the Coronation fes.to try. The physical gave. I won't say
the shareholders. I have halance sheet The Real Biru Holyer, by E. M. Chanen.
The Woman in It, by Charles Garvice. tivities, by showing themselves off at
whether anything else did or not." Now, here which is open to your inspection. Brazenhead the Great, by Maurice Hewett. their very best. Some aru said to have what did the parson mein 7
it is your wish I will pass it round for your The Lord of Labour, by George Griffith, been hiding indoors for the past week
tapection before putting the first resolution The Unknown God, by Patnam Weale. to preserve their complexions. Others
of the Saints, by John Trarena. are reported to have kept their locks)
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in curling pins and rigs. One or two HONGKONG MILITARY NEWS. are even said to be having their teeth done up for the occasion! Of course, I don't vouch for the accuracy of those atories. They must be regarded for the moment as
unfounded ruinours."
At Home in one or two tewas there has been a little indignation felt at foreign made mugs and medals being ordered for the Coronation festivities." Hure in Bangkong wa
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The R. I. M. S. Harding is due to arrive at Hongkong from hing Wang Tao on 28th instant. After discutarking and em birking a few pakisengers she will proceed to Singapore, at which port she arrives on 1st July, Karachi, the final part, will be reached on July 11th.
Leave of absence on private affairs, to the
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Laidlaw's Wife, by Florence Wardet.
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Pintold, by. J.-S. Flotehor.
and any questions you wish to ask theron The Regress, by Christopher Heath.
I shall be pleased to answer to the heat of my ability.
The balance sheet was passed round and there being no questions the chairman pm posed the first resolution.
Peter's
Mac's Adventures, by Jame Barlow. Dead Man's Love, by Tom Gallon. The Rectory Guvemens, by Fergus Hume. A Rogue in Ambush, by Headon Hill. The of the Napiers, by Jchu Strange
Winter.
Mr A. Rodger seconded and the motion Just to get Married, by Cicely Hamilton. was carried unanimously,
On the motion of the chairman seconded by Mr G, K. Haxton the accond resolution
was also carried.
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The Chairman-That is all the business.
The Unknown Lady, by J. M. Forman. Mother and Son, by LT. Maade. Account Rendered, by E. F. Benson. The Card, by Arnold Bennett. Perputus, by Dion Clayton Calthrop.
are not troubled about United Kingdom, has been granted to Lieut. a confirmatory, meeting, will be held in t
I have to thank you for your attendance THE EDWARD DISPENSARY, these things. In fact, nearly all our decorations, especially the interns, wil. M. Kirkpatrick. 1st. Bx. 5.0, Y. L. about a fortnight's time. Al be supplied by non-British concerns. But from 4th August, 1911, to 4th February, this is largely because there's no belging 1912.
it. Thero. las beon one complaint made however, and that is with regard to the
Leave of absence on private sfairs, to the printing orders given out by the Corons- neighbouring countries, has been granted to tion Committen. Foreign firms have, I ara Lieut., F. W. Thicknessc, R. G. A., from told, received the bulk of it, while the 1st to 31st July, 1911, both dates inclusive. British newspapers have been studiously ignored. Why this should be when the
the Press it is difficult to see. Committee is constantly being obliged by
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KWANGTUNG NOTĖS.
The Trouble in the North of the Province,
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A few days since we reported that there
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entertained to tea by the Coronation Cele Province. What the exact nature of the bration Committee on Thursday next at trouble is and what are its dimensions we 4 p.m., the Officers Commanding Royal can only surmise. The Viceroy, however, By the time you, dear reader, are Artillery, Royal Engineers, and King's ecems to regard the affair as of some Bacing over these lines an event of graat Own Yorkshire Light Infantry), making importance, for he has ordered the present bistoric significance will have happened all the necessary arrangements. The chit-military commander, Kung, to dispose bis The new Post Office will be occupied by dren of the Royal Garrison Artillery and troops and has sent out strict injunctions the postal authorities! The sudden an Army Ordnance Corps will be provided for as to what places are to be guarded "and nouncement of this intention fell like a at the B.A. Theatre, Victoria Barracks, what may be regarded as of secondary CHINA'S DEMANDS FROM MEXICO bomb on the public, almost taking its and those of the R.E, A.B.C., RAM. the purober of troops detailed off and Hanoi, at half past six o'clock on the importance. Also it would appear from While bathing in the grand lake st breath many. Why all the hurry? And A.P.O., M.P.S.O., and Garrison Staff at Waatusezos, - June 10, fancy stealing a march on the Law Courts, the R.E. Theatro, Wellington Barracks, ordured to enter the disaffected district morning of the 13th inst., M. Bunni, a clerk Chine has made her first aggressive move too! It's really too bad. So official open. The children of the 1st BG. KO.T.L.I. by different routes, that the situation is attached to the office of the Resident since the Chinese-Japanese war in sending ing, aither! No bram band! No Thanks will be entertained a Marrack Barracks.ded as serious. Some of His Ex-Superior, who was accompanied by 37. a squadron of warships to Mexics to de-giving Service! Dear, dear:
After ten the whole of the children will be cellency's special guards have also been Hagenbach, a pianist at the Hotel Metro mand protection for her subjects residing
the guests of the management of the Bijou dared to proceed to the districts. As we pole, was suddenly seen to be in difficulties, Bonic Cinematograph Company..."
have pointed out before, this district. Hagenbach immediately went to his very mountainous, and there are many difficulties in the way of movements of assistance but was unable to effect the troops even if they know the country well. roue by himself. The ampen people also endeavoured to runder help, but it was
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in Mexican territory. This action in the These are days when everybody enjoys result of repeated reports of barbarous the luscions mangoo. But there is a treatment of Chinese subjects by the rariety of opinion us to the beat Approval has been given for the appoint guerillas who have overrun unprotected way which to tackle the delicacy, ment of Miss E. Hayward as aavistant districts in Mexico since the close of the A correspondant to a Straits paper has teacher in the Garrison Infants School, rebellion.
kaked.What is the best way to eat Garden Road, Hongkong, with effect from In addition to sending squadron to mangor to decide a bot!" The reply 19th instant, rice Miss Stephens, transfer Mexican waters, China demands indemnity given was:-The best place to eat a mared to the charge of the Infants School at in the sum of six million dollars for overt goe in in one's bath; we have tried all sorta Lyemun. Mata committed against hor citizens residing of ways and found them all inferior to this
method." in Mexico.
Good advica. It reminds one of the
WASHINGTON, Jane 12.
of
statement that the only satisfactory way Information has been received here that filling a fountain pen is to fill up a bath Judg.LohbausR Wilfrey, attorney-general with ink and then jump in with the pen.. of the Fhilippines and later American Jodza
Major W. Wooldridge, 125th Balu- chistan Infantry, will be visitor to the Detention Barracks for the ensuing week, and Captain G. E. Garnet, R.G.A., field
officer for the woek.
THE NEW VICEREGAL YAMEN,
It will be remembered that some two too late. A little later the body was re weeka ago it was proposed to orect the new covered and Dr. Cognac was called, but all. official buildings somewhere on the Kunis efforts to revive M. Banel were im yam hills, as the north of Canton, Apailing. It was not long before the Ro parently this proposal has not found favoursident Superior himself and the relatives of with the officials, and the order has been the unfortunate man were prosent. His issued that they are to be built upon the old nncle had been chief of the administrative sitas. Some private property has been service in Tonkin and is now resident in bought and so the site will be bigger than Saigon,
that on which the old buildings were The funeral took place the following erected. Judging from the sketch before morning when an eloquent tribute was paid Captain J. C. Gretton, 128th Baluchistanu, there will be a compact block of to deceased by M. Herbinch, Chief of th® at Bhanghai, has been selected by the The little guide book of Hongireng Infantry, has been appointed Acting buildings, which will be quite different 2nd Bureau. Chinese Government to prosecute its claim just turned out gives a good pidgin Deputy "Ansistant Adjutant and Quarterm any official offices yet pocupled by the for 88,000,000 Maxiçen indemnity against English" story, which is worth re- Master General, South China Commsed, officials in Canton. The Viceroy's yamen the Government of Mexico on account of posting, The scene is interior during the almence on leaps of Captain W. is to be in the centre. On the cast there the outrages perpetratod against Chiness of a' silk store in Queen's Road and the M. Stewart, Cameron Highlanders. residente and merchants in Mexico during characters a lady revident and a Chiness
merchant.
Leave of absence, in extension,
will be the buildings connected with the Trcastary and on the west the, headquarters of the military; Surrounding the whole, will be the barracks of the soldiers who
on form the guard of His Excelency, and
SPORTING,
Wrestling.
CARLSON'S LATEST VICTORI
And aince the close of the reces* Lády: My wanches one picce bumber medical cortificate, has been granted to her als will be the hondquarters of the tin witness a wrestling match in Iloilo,
Insurrection-Cableneras „American,
PAPKE BEATS SULLIVAN.
SAN FRANCISCO, Janu 0. Pipke, middleweight champion of the
Before the largest crowd that ever turned |
El Carlson of Manila daleated Balrose of
one silk, ull same my fiend have catchce Livat. N. D. Pinon, 8th Rajputa; for a guard for the protection of the city: Pfth infantry in two straight flis on
CM. (surely) My savvy (gets down
ars out for the work, and estimates ora wont in. Orders have been issued that the strictest cure is to be exerche. I that every. June 10, Carlshn secured the Gras fall in thing is far and square, an that there be 19 minutes and the 12 second fall in 12
business transaction and nothing else.
United States, mocemiul by defended his inferior roll and spreads it out). This bloor/matograph Company have kindly invited no favourifism, show. The contrict is to minuter and 12 seconds. Bairose did not
fight
title against Ballivan to-day in a which went his way from start to finish. Cablenews American
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this mide before time. My find take my period of five months from Uth Joly, 1911 bleng two dollar one yard
The management of the Vistoria Cine-
all ranks of the Army and Navy to free entertainment at the Empire Theatre, at Lady (axcitedly): This no long all 430 m. on 2nd instant Ons of the same! This pieces my fliend Kare catches best entertainments it is possible to provide this side blong more lig, so Labion (point will be given and as there a beating accom ing to width). Blong all same have got modation for 500, a good attendanes in that sido (pointing to roll on shelf.. anticipated.
AMERICANS WIN" AGAIN.
NEW YOR, Juss 11
C.M. (getting down and displaying rolly: second international
polo match This pieces no can de two dollar one yard, between Amsica and England has taken bong three dellar one yard. Any man pileće, mad the American team has scored a second victory, The score was America, so this long nun bez one kind I. No mae Hongkong side can catches more -Cablenence American
ehoup! S'poen any man talkoc su fashion he no balioe tlue Long time my do this REMINDER.
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FATSIAN LOCAL MILITIA appear to have been in the best of con Since the outbreak at Taliban, whatdition when he entered the ring and right Rarolutionists set fra to some houses from the start it was evident that the the outskirts of the city, there has been Manila man had him at his mercy. · Carl- thing of the same is therefore, havo trouble in downing the infantryzaka.
fuar throughout the town let som son was in perfect condition and had little gain. The hopkeepers, met togather and do ided to raise and pay Carlson suffered no ill effects from the some men to form a local militis. After bout and will be in the pink of condition posted to the 1st Battalion.
Lieut. Dennison, K.0.1.L.I has been wundry discussions, and a general concensus when be meets Roy Kenny in their fight
of opinions to what should he dono, scheduled for Hongkung on Coronation there has been mocand outbreak on the Day June 22-Carison could not catch JUST WHAT ITS NAME IMPLIES
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