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VOLUNTEER NOTES.
HANUKONÍ VOLUNTENO REMERVES.
AMOY NOTES, -
\(Bong our Oven Corrispondent.).
Asror, Sept. 13.
On the recommendation of the President His Excellency the Governor has decided
CALM WEATHER. that the dall and musketry, senson for the
After the storais, a calni, but who knows Reserves shall, in futuro, comingned on the tw long it will list? It is curtainly a ("Isti Ostölur'und and on the 1st March. treat to have a week of hot sun to dry up Drills for the year 1911-12 will consonce the damp of the prorious wook's rain, al- un the first Thursday in October and will be though, of course, we cannot, have oun held on every Thursday prening during without heat. Still, the nights so much the drill sonson at Volunteer Headquarters cooler, though the days are hot. We do at 3.30 p.m.
not need ans more rain at present, sinco the last typhoon gave us a bigger dusu than we Eargained for. There was a fall of 30 inches in Foochew, and not each less in the country between Fqochow and Amoy, over which the centre passed.
The Criminal Sosalons were continued at the Supreme Court this morning, before His Humour Mr H. H. J. Gomperta, acting Muskotey will so be commenced in Chief Jeaties. When Neo Tan San was October; time and date will be notified agsin placed in the dock on charges of later offences under the Bankruptcy Ordinance. it will be remembered that this weathe enticlusion at the best Sessions. dwg in which the jury did not arrive at a
CORRESPONDENCE,
THE ANSWER.
REPORTS OF DAMAOK, "
From the Hing Hwa and Hweinn Dia tries heart renting accounts of the very Loss of life, destruction to property, great damage done keep coming to band. anmage to erope, those are the inevitable
Hop MrG. C. Alatastor, acting Attorney- Geves, appeared to prosecuta on behalf To the Nilac of the CAN of the Cráva, instructed by Mr W. E. L. Sir,-In order to mitigate the sadness Shopton, and the Hon Mr. H. E. Pollock, and disappointment of your correspondent K.C., defunded, instructed by Mr.LR for the absence of those and ead results of so severe a storm, and
NEWS OF THE DAY, H.M.S. Flor has left Colombo for d'Almada e Castro. Cocos Island,
A money changer in Queen's Road Central sent a feki with a 85 mots to the bank, but he did not return.
.
Mr A. J. Mackie, interpretor at the Supreme Court, and Mrs Mackio, left for Hone this afternoon by the as Sardinia.
respondents who used to amuse him, and
to determine, if possible, what is tho minimal dose of the drug (chloro- form) which will secure an adequate. hasethesia for operations and at the same time not endanger life." Many methods for measuring the amount of chloroform given to a patient had been devised before Dr. WALLER'S letter was written, but these were
The body of a Chinese male was found considered by the busy practitioner as dating in the harbour near the Standard more academic than practical. The Oil Co's Wharf. An unknown Chinese fashion until recently has been to give male aged about 35 years, was found at the chloroform in-an-open mask, to watch sea wall near Waterloo Bond. Both bodies account for part of his property by fictilioon them and his former favourite hobby
The following were sworn in as jurors to satisfy his provoking query, way I be sushi long.ceptinted heavy rain. While Messrs LV. Langstoin, (foreman), H. permitted to inform him that they have been the tam done is not on sa largo, a scalo as, Ram, H. Wasserfall, J. Smirke, W. Taylor, expressaly entrusted with an important in other provinces north and santh of us, G. Budow and O. P. Hochtel
mission abroad which prevented them from and there is no fear of famine, qtill it means Hon. Mr Alabastor said there were appearing in the Press? Don't be sorry, sorrow and loss on a large scale, and great. twenty-eight e us■ but only four main"R" they have neither bean perishedivance in the cost of rice and other neces charges. The sires eleven were for making or have they converted themselves sarics of life, which bears pary bardly apon material mis-statement in his airs with Republicans or Royalista. ́*
the bulk of the people in their normal con- dition of poverty and want.
for symptoms of danger, and, when such occur, ty remove the chloroform mask. Possibly, says the final report, in the most skilled hands this method gave furly good results, but such results could only be assured when all the conditions were favourable. no danger was suspected or warning giver until the physiological effects of the over-dose make themselves evident. The actual quantity given, and the actual strength of the vapour inhaled, were not accurately known, and were only guessed at by the results scan in the patient. Obvious Entries close for H.K. Cricket Lenguely, however, chloroform, like all
Competition 5.30 pm Chica Mail' Harbour Race, other drugs, must possess its dosc THURSDAY, September 28
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were conveyed to the mortuary. -----
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We loan from the Osaka Akhi that the s.s. America mard, which has been purchased by the Osaka Shosen Kaisha, from the Toyo Kisen Kaisha, was to be transferred to the new owners at Kobe en September 9th. The vessel is to be refitted and will probably leave Kobe on October 30th for her first trip in the O.S.K.'a Formosan service.
According to the latest news we know for certain that they went to see Theo; hius, Affonsus, Machadus, Almeidúsand Arovedua depart to the deep regions by order of the new President
ECCLESIASTICAL NEWS.......
Wo bavo had a visit from Foochow of
intant to defraud and, if he proved that prisoner did make, auch misstatement it was for prisoner to prove that he did not intend to date. He thought that be
Bishop Price wife cause, thown on Wednes would prove to them that primouer did in- tend to defraud. If a man sttempted to
day has to attend a meeting of Amey mis- sionaries to discuss the educational situation Josses it waanzother offence and the second will be restored to him. Do not be too Sunday, 17th at 11 o'clock, followed by the in Fukien. He held morning service-ou ́eloven charges era covered by that. Three glorious or too hasty in stating (like
On their return Me "R" will welcome
The quartermastor of the s.s. Glenroy, of the six remaining charges were for for the Republicans) that the Republic, hae Holy Communion, and be took the seating. " Me Tagel, who was removed to the St Louis gory in acution with three books and already been recognised by the Powers: service at p.m. The number of people hospital at Bangkok recently and operated the other three charged him with uttering your and yours are too anxious in anticipate belonging to the Church of England in on for absccus of the stomach, died sub-theso three books well-knowing them to ing this good wish. Hare a little patience.uy is much less at present than is some- sequently. The German Lgation made have been previously forged. It was purt Boware of Paiva Couceiro! England is times the case, but everyone is very glad."
when the Bishop is able to pay us a visit. the angements for the funeral which of his case that prisoner had made alters watching the events, and she will nut was held at the Protestant cemetery, • *
Dr Gibson, of the English Presbyterian tions in a large number of books. It had recognise the Republic unless it is proved | bean laid down by the Chief Justice that to have a thoroughly qualified rogimo and Mission, Swatow, and the Rev. Murdo C if a man faked his ove books it was not the Separation Law properly epnstrued and Mackenzie, of the some Mission at Wi forgery hut if be presented a faked hook settled. This ta. the very truth: The kingju, in the Häkka country, have also and kid-it was spenting baby then that alleged recognition by the Powers came pant us a visit at Aney by special invitation was forgery. The three books prisoner through Republican BourCCA, not of the Amoy missionaries to disepse plans was charged with ware absolutely, false through any reliable and impartial infor- from co operatipe and possibla nzion in them. He had made an entirely new bookland's decision and should not believe and suggestions for more harmonious work. although ibere were some genuine items mation; therefore we must wait for Eng. educational work. The air is full of schemes. with the aid of this genuine book. Dur og cables despatched by the Republican partying, and it is a good sign when missionaries the last twenty unys before the bankruptcy prisener received large
only. of KUMB money,
of sister Societies can meet together. frank- amounting to something like 840,000, from I don't think our worthy. Consul knows fly to talk over all matters where mutual the country and the Official Receiver The Bangkok Daily Maz. understands wanted to know what he had done with that.
any thing of the kind officially, for he help in advisable and practicable. Wo sod that a syndicato has been formed to take His bission was that prisoner had it seems to maintain a strict silence on the the same sigas pill over Chim, and are poultry farming on a large scale on at prescut and was concealing it. In matter, and his fag staff has since been thankful for af opportunities of drawing. scientifc principles in Siam and that a site connection with the book debts of eleven removed and we have no means of seeing together.
Grms in the country prisoner would not such a dose would give a definite has been located, about two hours away give the act addresses but only the the tasteless red and green fown over his f 5.15 p.m.-Fowloon Cricket Club's strength of vapour in air, as well from Bangkok, which it is thought, will be district in which the firms were. Two of weidere. Have a little more patience, aë
Meeting
the accounts givan were antizely false frem I said, and don't be sorry or disappointed! as a definite amount circulating in found suitable. This however, has not beginning to end and were written in the Fours ote.. the organism, and would produce being taken to push the scheme, which iteration. Frisoner said that ho paid been definitely fixed, but active steps are book in which they appeared while the accounts increased definite effects thereon." When an should be a highly profitable one.
by over 80,000 of the 840,000 to Hongkong unknown strength of vapour and au Political parties in Americs have creditors and that the remainder wont to unknowa quantity in the circulation already mapped out their programme for pay depositors in the country
Evidence was callid, and the cise was are employed, no scientific methoil the coming winter Congressional session. A adjourned.
mvision of the tariff on a greater scale than ena be pursued, and no trae safe-ever will be the battle cry of the Dethocrate,
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HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 20, 1911. guard can be imposed upon the but it is not expected that the insurgent
| CHLOROFORM-IN-SURGERY."
WHAT a god-send chloroform has been to suffering humanity and how its use has simplified the work of medical research we all know perfectly well. People now do not alrink from committing themselves
employment of chloroform. "Watch- ing symptoms alone is at best. in ubscientific plan, and only justifiable when the experimentalist possesses no absolute knowledge of the drug
in its minimal and maximal doses, will provoke."
Republicans will affard, their opponents the same support as they gavo in the session just ended. If this happens it is believed that Democratic tariff revision use of the Presidental reto. willaguin be a failure, evon, without the
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SHAMEEN NOTES.
(From Our Own Correspondent.)
CANTON, Sept. 19. THE WEATHER.
OBSERVER..
our talegraphic service it should be stated [Note-In fairness to the bona fides of
that the news of the recognition of the Portuguese Republic by Britain, Germany, Austria, Spain and Italy was supplied by Heuter's correspondent at Lisbon, an im partial and trustworthy sourco. Moreover, the recognitions were auniuriced, at Lisbon by the Ministers of the respective l'over, Ed. 0, M.]
:
THE FISHER INTERVIEW,
WEST RIVER NOTES.
but the maira are evidently not yet ovor
(From Our Own Correspondent)
NANNING, Sept. 17. The River has fallen very low indeed, we are having several heavy showers and a promise of more to come.
Rice has risen to $3.80 a picul.
The motor boats have fallen en évil times-out of our fleet of eight, four are out of action: Hung and Co's "Hong. On" was burnt the other night to the water's edge and nothing of her is left; Banker and Co's Tion Ma" has struck a rock and is badly damaged, much of her cargo being spoilt the Tien Lik" and Tien Hang" have their machinery more.
There has beet an appreciable drop in.(To the Editor of the "China Man..") the temperature sluce my hat zotes, and I Sir-The Fisher "interview seems to think we may safely assumic that we have have been misinterpreted and reduced to
treachery." The simpliest meaning of it or lesa broken down, and are being denoting that a typhoon is within 300 miles of writing, the typhoon signals asu up, this If my country errs on the side repaired. out of the Colony. It is hoped it may remain at that distancore
CANTON-KOWLOON RAILWAY.
he is using or the effects which it,Gibraltar of the Pacific" to main-left, the hot weather behind. At the time only island of Guam will bo, if plans now tain American supremacy, is what Elle under consideration by the United States are carried out. These plans were ad U.S.N., retired. They are being consider vanced by Rear-Admim! Alfred T. Mahau,
ad by military and naval experts of the government. Guam is considered by Ad mim dahan as an ideal location for an americans doet. Broperly ganrded by
dequnte fortification, the Admiral believes rue from Canton to Kowloon will take from this island. could be stade as strong sa 43 to 5 hours. Gibraltar and defy the Bests of the world.
We need not go'iu any detail into the conclusions of the Committee, many of which can only be fully appreciated by medical men, but it
is
of blunder, I shall certainly not endorse
its error," or, in other words, If you sin, even learing the "old" soldiers untouched. The new Revolutionary spirit is not I shall not approve of tit sin, but shall Amongst these who left Kwangai for reserve that freedom unte toy conscienco Canton, was an officer who gave rise to
The opening day of the Canton-Kowloon of being independent of your sin." Now, suspicion." It was not thought advisable Railway has been fixed for the 2nd of Mr,, Editor. whero is the treachery October next, and on this date a through Yours, etc... train will run through from Canton to
to its influences in cases where surgical operations are necessary as they did many years ago, for, thanks largely to the extreme care may be pointed out that although impregnable base, in, the Pacific for the Kowloon... It is expected that the average!
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The propriets of the Hong Fah So Restaurant was sammoued for having acc ulssion. A fine of 810 was imposed.
with which the anaesthetic is several methods for providing accurate doses are described, "the one found administered by the medical faculty,
most useful by experimenters seeDIN its dangers are now reduced to a minimum and its benefits corres, to" be that devised by Mfr VERNON | Manchester Guardian hears that a Lord the. Chartered Bank agency rico Mr A. S. j.bis bakehouse without the necessary por
The London correspondent of the Mr J. Macdonald has taken charge of FLOWERS pondingly enhanced. If, however, wo
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cinematograph syndicate has just congluded Hewett may judge from the final report of the control over the relative proportions negotiations with the Chinese Governmen Chloroform Committee of the British of chloroform and air. By using this
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that he should be denit with there, so he was dispatched to Nahning as fons special mission; but instructions were wited to the authoritios here to execute. ' him immediately on arrival. This was done, at least so I am told.-
There was a big fire here the other might and several Leuana wars completely gutted.. At the Magistracy this morning, Sanitary bat could render little assistance owing to The fire engines were soon or the spot, Taspectos Itchell prosecuted the Tak Wu. firm for having in their possesion fourteen the lack of water. the street boing some tins of food unfit for human consuption, distance from the river. A far of 825 was imposed...
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tensive system of cinematograpdi theatres at work for nearly ten years, there dangers of angsthesia are reduced throuhout the whole of China.
Mesurs Nicholls and Saunders who beat VIOLETS, etc. has been a good deal of diversity of to a minimum, if not wiped out expital is being provided by local iman and Kracyer who beat Schultz and Popper Lanting and Rossiter 6/3, 7/5; Pugnor
opinion as to what are "sufficient" altogether. Indeed, the sentence in the darins, and the theatres will be entirely in 4/6, 6/3, 6/1, Moore and Knapel, who and what are "excessive". quantities report which makes special allusion arrangement is that the syndicate is to be and Lindsoll, who beat. Davenport and Chinese hands. The other part of the best Combe and Herb 6/3, 03; Wilson of absorbed chloroform in the to this form of inhaler suggests that given the right to take films in any part of Kitching 6/1, 6/3. human body for the purposes of all danger has gone when capable Chinn, and to have special privileges which Charming Selection. surgical operations. Too often, bands take charge of the instrument the past three yeaza o good deal of cinema
hitherto were quite unattainable. During Mr and Mrs C. S. Paget have left for a it would appear, rule of thumb Hero is the new gospel of safety as tograph work of one kind or another has trip to Manila and the island of Guam,
been done.in China, and an operator who Mr and Mrs. A. V. Hogy have roturned methods have been adopted in announced in the summary of the recently returned had some terrifying from Fei Tai Ko. determining this important question, reportThe members of the com-
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Mr H. G. Lowder han returned from and the fact that "there are so few mittee have now had large experience,
The Governor of Kanagawa-Kop Newchwang. deaths from over-dosing is to bo and have found that in induction of prohibiting the the display of advertisement for a brief visit to Wuchow.
Japan, has issued a Prefectural Notification Mr Vice-Congul G. & Combo has gone largely explained by the majority of anesthesia there is no danger of boards at prominent places Charing ple- The Rov.-H. O T Burkwall has left fur doctor keeping within what even chloroform death when percentages torial advertisments of medicine, liquor, Nanning. their partial knowledge tells them to
eto,, have of late bean increading in number
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