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TYPHOON WARNING,
The telegram quoted below was received
·SOCIAL AND PERSONAL “
1
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1911.
THE LATE COLONIAL
SECRETARY.
11
VISIT OF THE GOVERNOR
OF MACAO.
chants who invest their incney in of ono nationality, it will frequently Easiness. in Hongkong, but "Hard have to be set aside in deference cases maks bad law" is an old and to the wishes or prejudices of others from the Manila Observatory at 9.158 a.m.
At to-morrow's meeting of the Legislative
A Most Cordial Welcome. trae saying and to attempt to alter The fact that there is undoubtedly
Council, H. B. the Governor will more" Manila, November 1st 8.20, 4..the following resolution :-`
"Rarely, if ever, has there beon more the general principles of the law of very strong feeling that something
"The President and Members of the interest inanifested in the oficial landing partnership because, as the learned ought to be done in the way of Cyciona or typhoon W, of Guam, moring
registration of partners either com-N-W
Legislative Council of Hongkong desire to fof a distinguished representative of a Attorney-General put it, "The present pulsorily or voluntarily makes us
plass on record an expression of their deep friendly Power in Hongkong than thas Burrow at the sudilun death of tho" late jaccorded to his Excellenes. Senhor partnership law, codified in Ordinance regret that we are unable to view
Colonial Secretary, Mr. Warren Dolabora | Machado, Governor of Macon, which took No. 1 of 1897, is habitually evaded with favour the present Bill, but ns
Mi J. F. Co-Edwards, formerly of the Burnos, a colleague and a friend for whowplace at Blake Pior this morning. by respectable and responsible mem-the matter is a somewhat complicated. and S. Funk, is revisiting Japan, where they and the highest regard, and to offer
As the Portugusse gunboat Patrin, which their sincere sympathy to his relatives la conveyed His Excellency the Governor, bers of the Chinese mercantile com- one we hope to return to it again the intends sponding some months.
accotapanied by Lieut. Soares,, A.D.C., and Peter Grant, of the Hongkong Police their bereavement." unity because it runs counter to the a later date.
| Captain Taborila, »from Macho, steamed Forzu, signed on again at the Magistracy
slowly up the harbour, crowds began to this morning for another petiot of tive...
THE SIAMESE CORONATION.
assemble not only on the pier itself bat years.
right-away frota, the Star Forry Wharf to We understand H. I: H. Prisace-Fu-the-Pand O. Wharf, the latter being The King of Denmark has entrusted shimi, jun., who will represent the Em- simply crowded with spectators anxious to purer of Japan at the Coronation of the got a glimpse of the visitor who was
essential characteristics of Chines partnerships" is, it seems to us, a day- gerous departure from Rust principles in a legislative body.
Because a large number of the so- called respectable and responsible members of the Community evade the Stamp Ordinance and fall to return to the Treasurer a true account of the rents they receive from their tenants is this any reason that the stamp duty should be abolished or that the Gov-! erament should cease to collect rates? It is urged that the law should be altered because a Chinaman when he investa, any, five thousand dollars in a
NEWS OF THE DAY.
7
The Licensing nesting ixed for to-day (Wednesday) has been postponed until the 8th inst.
"
Prince Waldomar "with the duty of
The appropriation bill is the principal representing him at the coronatica of the Klag of Siam, will arrive in Hongkong honenring Hongkong by paying an official object for discusion of tomorrow's mathing of Sinja. By special invitation of the with two warships on the 10th Inst. feat-visit on His Excellency Sis-Freciuricle
lag of the Legistative Council.
1.
- blanila has been informedy by wire from Shanghai, that the Emperor of Chine has escaped to Germany. Next, plenae.
It is understood that the rehearsals of the ceremonials and military parados in connection with the Burlwe will begin at Delhi from the 1st December.
Siamese monarch he will be accompanieding most day for Bangkok.
by his three sons, and was to leave Genoa for Bangkok on September 28, travelling by the sano ship as the Grand Duka Boris, the Tsar's representative on that occasion.
.
Mr H. r. Winslow, formerly head of
THE REBELLION...
The Refugees at Hongkong.
Lugard.
Immediately the Patria had taken up ber moorings at the Man-of-Warauchorage salute of aeventooo gune boomed farth from E.M.S. "Minotaur and was responded to by the guns of the Patria. Not long) Although the numbers are not so large afterwards Captain P. M. Taylor, A.D.O., Chinese from Canton still continues. Those J. J. Loirin, Consul General for Portugal the traffic department of the Shanghai-as during the past week-end, the indus of to His Excelenet the Gororser, and Mr Nanking Railway, has arrived in Hongkong to take over the appointment of Chief who are taxing refuge here are nearly all and Brazil, boarded the gunboat to receive Resident Engineer of the Erisiah section wealthy families, who are leaving their, the distinguished visitor. of the Kowloon-Canton Railway, in suc houses in charge of servants and bringing. No time was lost for the party almost MEMOS FOR TO-MORROW.
We have received from the Eastern cession to Mt E.,S. Lindsey. W. under down with them whatever valuables they immediately left tho, vernol fer Blake Pier 2:30 p.m.-Budget Debate in Legislative business of which the capital is ton
thousand dollars, does not think that he and associated Telegraph Companies stand Mr Winelow will assume control at a conveniently carry. Most of them (a-simultaneously to which a salute was fired ought to be made responsible for more most useful strongly-mounted card showing the end of this month. Bir Lindsey pro- tend to stay here marely temporarily and from the chore battery at Kowloon, On hence there is not that rush for property stepping ashore Senhor Machado, who is the hourly comparison of time at placosceeding Home ca December 9th.
perchaao: which was expected would take personally known to many members of the thian bulf the debts of the firm, where-situated in west and cast longitude of
pice. However, as is easily understood, connuunity in Bergkong, especially the There is an interesting 'hote in one of Las under the partnership ordinance he Greenwich.
the influx of so many thousands of peoplo Portuguese, was most cordially greated by the Home pagers on Bir J. M. Barrie, in his meant a severe stain on house Recurs-those present on the piar. Indood His is primarily liable for the whole of the
We are informed from the Colonial which the writer refers to the successful odation and in consequanes a good deal of Excolloney's prog.com way-s-sucession of 9.18 p.m.-Choir Concert in City Hall.linbilities. We are prepared to ad-.
One in respectful acknowledgements which wore mit that in some cases this may entail Secretary's office that Singapore has been way in which the famous author has oror-crowding is taking place.
declared an infected port by ronson of maintained the privacy of his movement, stance is reported of a sass in which a family responded to with equal warmth by Senbar and also to the fact that we are to have of twenty failed to procure accomodation
On leaving the pior the band of the 8th
Council.
น
General Memoranda.
FRIDAY, November 3
Emperar of Japan's Dirthday (1832). Sultan of Turkey's Birthday (1844)
SATURDAY, November
-
Match-on H.K, Cricket Club's Ground
•H.K.0.0-m-R.GMQC. 4p.m.-Football League Matches-H.K. F.C. T. R.E.; KO.Y.D.I. v. N.Y.F.C. MONDAY, November 8:-
President Fallieres' birthday (1841),
Lammert's Sales looms.
a hardship.upon the Chinese who ca-cholem, and that dogs are prohibited from
..
Machado. „***
ters into a partnership in a British landing from, Bangkok for a period of six another book from his pen. It is well and in the end had to divide themacives Rajputs played the first fow bars of the
Colony without taking the trouble to month from to-day.. ascertain what the law is, but it must
known that Mr Barrie's recent domestic
which His Excellency inspected the guard so Portuguese National Anthem after
of honour of the same regiment drawn up to receive him,
Subsequently the party left in chairs for
trouble has cast a shadow over his life, and into small parties and live separately. An increased that desire to avoid publicity other case shows that the hotels are doing 3-Pronty Sue M: Geo. Palways be remembered that although,
which has always been a marked char-very well out of the situation. Formerly a as we say above, a single partner muy
acterstio of one of the most charming slight reduction per hond was made by a be held primarily liable for all the
writers of the age, It was stated some certain hotel in letting a double room to debts of the firm the partners inter se one night. The amah is believed to have little time ago that Mr Barrio had decided two persons, but now as many as ten peopio Government House where an official call pot to write another book, but to spend share such a room and all have to pay the was made on His Excellency Sir Frederick
9,40 p.m. 2,34 n.m.Penumbral Eclipse
of the Moon.
11.48 p.ni.Full Moon.
TUZADIY Movember 7-
Election Day in U.S.A.
ure only liable in proportion to their
5.30 p.m.rgan Recital in St. John's respective contributions to the capital
Cathedral.
or in the way provided for by their partnership articles,
...
WEDNESDAY, November 8-
3.30 p.m-Sale of Work in Union Church
Hall.
Hall
5.10 p.m.-Operetta Alice in Wouder. land by Childrer in Union Church 9 p.m.-Concert at Union Church Ball. THURSDAY, November
Hall.
3. MOUTRIE & Co., SATURDAY, November 11-
LIMITED.
Hongkong, April 16, 1907
0.
".
It appears to us that there is a good deal in the contention that if a person holds himself out as a partner the creditors of a firm should
5 p.m.-Practice Roel Dances in the City be entitled to look to the man to whom they have given credit for the 9.15 pm.-K.D.Y.L.I. Concert in the payment of their debts in the first
Theatre Regal.
instance. A partner in a firm is in a better position than any one else
from the parties liable and, if it is
THURSDAY, November 16-
The U.S. transport. Warren from Mindanao to Manila, reports a tragedy, the Japanese nurse and infant child of Major Truby disappearing from the vessel
jumped overboard.
Yokohama, playing on its own ground, on the Interport gricket match against Kobe this year by an innings and 12 runs. Kobo made 86 and 35 in the two innings, Yokubems 133. Capt. Piggott (son of the Chief Justice of Hongkong) made 14 for Yokohama. The highest scorer was F. E Bansfield, 54, not out, for the winners.. Pigott accured 6 wickets for 7 runy.
the rest of, his days in retirement either in Englund or in his own country beyond the Tweed. Happily for the reading public,
ene of the author's closest feends, Sir Wil
liam Robertson Nicoll, has impressed upon Mr Barris the selfishness of this decision and has induced him to give the publient least one more story.
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL.
#Annual Kermesse.
full rate per head. It is said that four Chinese gunboats are to be employed in removing the oficial families to Hongkong.
and Lady Lazgard.
Amongst those st. Government Hous A Chinoso pressman irou: Canton reports were Major Jereml Anderson, Hon. Mir that Admin Li and Chief Commander W. Browin, O.M.G.. Colonial Secretary, After leaving Government Hoase He Loung Chi Kwang are both opposed to the and the Commander of the Minotaur. aims of the Kwangtung Protection Society for the adoption of Provincial indepen. Excellency Seabor Machado called on Mr dunce. They both state that they will J.J. and Madame Leiria at their residence remain loyal to the Government until it is where light refreshments were partakeo finally wiped out of cxistence, ..
of
The Chinese official Kong Hung Tang. Later in the afternoon His Excellency. who is the originator of the Kwangtung Senhor Mashade and personal staff left by Protection Society, is falling into disfavour the gunboat Patria for Mamo. with the Chinese of Canton and Hongkong.
The good work which is being carried on It is said that as a result of his mission to
5 p.m.Practica Reul Dances in the City to get the necessary contributions first order.""In these words the Times by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is so Hongkong he only succeeded in getting the
Hail.
THURSDAY, November 23--
Hall.
Mail.
Powell's The thin l
Limited.
NOW SHOWING
NEW AUTUMN DRESS
FOR.
Day and
Evening Wear.
CHINESE PARTNERSHIPS.
1911, being now limited in its
"There are signs that some day we may have a sober England, not one in which drunkenness is unknown, but one in which it has ceased to be a social evil of the
comments on the recent returns as to con- victions for drunkenness which show that the offence in decidedly on the decrease. Convictions have diminished from 63-60 per 10,000 persons in 1005 to 40-80 in 1919. It is clear that forces are at work in Eng. land which tend to encourage sobriety:
41
matters.
ITEMS AT THE COURTS. well-known in the Colony that it needs no signature of on Californian dealer út recommendation. The institution will hold representing this whale Chinese commercial
Sai Hing, licenses of No. 64 stall." its annust Kermesso on Sunday night community of Hongkong, but that oss his under the distinguished patronage of return to Canton ho reported that he bad Wanchai Market, was fined 910, at the His Excellorey Sir Frederick and Lady met with great success. The Chinese Press, Magistracy this morning, for obstruction, Lagard in the spacious compound of the hero refused to take up his scheme. Kwong
A sentence of two months' imprisonment is much in the Viceroy's favour and has
of coolies was the crise.
Storekcopera.
5 p.m-Practice Reel Dances in the City advisable to alter the present, law, it would seem to us that it should be altered for the benefit of the creditor rather than for the advantage of the
Roman Catholic Cathedral. Heavy" ex debtor. It must always be remem-
pensos have been incurred during the past been frequently used nd an intarmediary and four hours' stocks was imposed, by Mr bered that by taking shares in a Following upon the resignation of Sir rear owing to the increasing demande from between the Viceroy and the people, and F. A. Hazeland, at the Magistracy this HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1911 registered limited liability company Charles Prestwood Lucas, it is intended to foreign destitutes and to the number of it is oven said that he was recently morning, on a native for stealing a the of any member of the community can reorganize the work of the Colonial Office, extra exigencies from the poor under their approached by the Viceroy with a request corned beef, valno 65 cents, from H. M.
It is surmised that the Government will go care, and those responsible are hoping that that he should ask the Kwangtung Protec- Naval Yard, Kowloon. invest his money in trading concerns step further towards the realization of the the public will attend the fete on Sunday tion Society to send in a petition praying
K. Sakawa, master of the a. So Shu without being liable for more than ambition of the Self-governing Dominions, and help on the cause to the best of their for the diarming of the Manchus and bis contribution and if he does not that their relations with the Home Governability. Some new festuros will be intro- Bazaermen in the city and that on receipt Maru, was charged before Commander Ly the Government Gazette of the wish to to this but prefers to have ment should be separated from the affairs duced this year la the programmer and the of the petition he (the Viceroy) would see 0. W. Berkwith, R. N., at the Marine of the Crown Colonies. It is thought likelytes and refreshment stalls will be under that it was acceded to. Kwong apparently Court on Tuesday afternoon, "with failing 50th October, at the registered the opportunity of making larger that there will in future be two heads the charge of some prominent Indies of has not much faith in the capacity of the to observe the rule of the road and a ne Partnership Ordinance Bill was profits in partnership with his friends in the Department, one to deal with Hongkong, who through the courteous Society to preserve peace inasmuch as be of 850 was imposed.
His Lordship Bishop recently removed his fainily to Hongkong. republished as amended by the Special or acquaintances, he should, we think, Imperial and one with Crown Colony invitation of
Pizzoni and the Committee, have kindly
A passenger ca board the sa. Fataban Committee of the Legislative Council select for his partners persous of
consentod to attend..."Messrs Pathe Freres Two Japinose were killed and a was arrested on the journey to Hongkong A weekly Hono paper makes the have generously consented to give a grand foreigner seriously injured in a fire which on Tuesday night of charge of having to which it had been referred. The moral and financial standing-who Bill as now published is called an can be trusted to contribute fairly to amazing announcement that "the smartest cinematograph exhibition on the same broke out in a godown belonging to the picked the pocket of another passobger MATERIALS amendment but, in reality, it differs the losses of the partnership in the London people are learning Hindustani crusions Special Sims have been care- Standard Oil Company at Yokobnun ep and obtained 6918 thereby. Mr Otte event of the business turning out to or protending to in view of the approach fully selected for the show. The band of the 18th Uctober. Cardlessness on the part Kong Sing appeared for the defence, ab the RY.O.LL by the courtesy of Colonel
the Magistracy this morning, and the case ing Durbar." This is a less harmful pur Hamilton and Officers will be in attendance. very gruntly from the Bill presentedbe unsuccessful.
was adjourned. by the Acting Attorney General and
The programme is as follows:Test There is however another objection suit than many in which the smartest
·GOOD ADVICE. read a first time on the 20th April, to the Bilt as now-amended and that: pouple engage but it seems to be a pity. March, Tannhauser, Wagner; Overture,;
that they should be mbjected to any nece-Stabat Mater Ros Serenata, Bragad T THE best time to buy Chamberlain's
; Largo, Handel Selection, Zampa, Berold
JUST WHAT YOU WANT, THER you buy Chamberlain's Colle," is that it is to be confined to Chinese las mental exertion: If the desire is to Valeo, Angelus, Letter;uite, Peer Gynt, Cough Remedy is right now. Don't application to such partnerships as partberships or, to quote the words of suggest that the leamer has been invited Grieg: Inisarare Seene, Il Trovatore, put it off until you need it, but keep it at W: cholers and Diarrhoes Remedy you Verdi: Serenade, Standchew, Czibolka band. A cold is much easier cured when get what you ask for. It is just what its in the opinion of the Registrar of the bill to such partnerships as in to Delhi the purchase of a large tepee Cornet Solo, The Lost Chord, Sullivan Erst contracted than after it line settled in name implies a remedy that will stop colic Companies can properly be described the opinion of the Registrar of Com-would be a more afective advertisement. Minden March Jockey to the Fair; God the sysical, For sale by all Chemists and pains, diarrhoea and dysentery immediately. For sale by all Chemists and Storskeepers. ns Chinese partnerships.
panies can properly be described as on the other hand, those who are coming are the King. When the Bill was read a first time Chinese partnerships" Now this to Delhi will probably find their English follow
more intelligible than their Hindustani. His Excellency Sir FREDERICK opens a very large field for discussion. Calcutta Staterman, LUGARD stated that when the Com- The Registrar of to-day" may have, mittee reported in 1900 or 1961 upon totally different ideas on the subject, Some time ago, saya the Japan Chro-Proceeds of Al Fresco Tote
Lysaght the compulsory registration of part to the Registrar of to-morrow, One aide, it was announced that the Customs Donation from late Mr W.
gundry Donations ners bill then before Council Mr.may say that a partnership called, say, suthorition at New York, would institute a
strict campaign against home-coming Donation from. Colonial Govern Hobey and Co." or "Wellington Americania amuggling clothes, dresses, meat 100.00 THURBURN remarked in a minuto
and-Co", which has one or more"
jewellery, oto purchased in Europe Collection at wookly meetings... Subscription from Hen. Dember which he wrote that no legislation could be devised on this subject Chinese partners in it is a Chinese through the Customs without paying duty. Intorest on bzed deposits, and
Savings Bank... duloss it was heaven-inspired and partnership while another may refuse During the last few months scamber of to accept any firm that has not a sensational incidents have occurred; and aid, "Without claiming any divine distinctive Chinese name and where the latest now to hand talls of Abraham Lichtenstein, a leading Futh Avenue VICTORIA THEATRE. inspiration for the present bill (that some of the partners are not Chinese milliner, being sentenced to four months Monthly allowances to 43 families
is the 'Registered Farthenship Ordin- but our chief objection to the Bill imprisonmout in a penitentiary for smug Weekly allowances to 43 famines (1,124:80 anco 1911') we still hope it will from this point of view is that it is n ging, after paying the Government an Xmse allowances to 01 families
in casti afford a practical working basis and very great mistake unless it is indemnity of £24,000, Nathan Allen, a
millionaire leather manufacturer of Wis Contribution to Wanchai Hos
pital Be remove a difficulty which has been absolutely necessary, as it sometimes in, and John Collins, the president of Contribution to Wanchal Content chronic in this Colony for a large undoubtedly is, to pass different laws the Bouthern Coal Company of Memphis, Contribution to Orphanagon and
Houng for the Aged number of years, so that Chinese for different sections of the community. Tonnessee, have boon bed respectively
Contribution to St. Eaphael's
Burial Society's food 9.15 F. to 11,15 v. business customs can receive the The Partnership Ordinanco like the £2,400 and £800 for smuggling jewellery,
sanction of the law so far as it is Sale of Goods Ordinance or the Code
CAUSE FOR ALARM practical and advisable that they of Civil Procedure should apply should,"
equally to all members of the com-THAT hacking cough usy appoar to be of no onpsequence, but you may be We fully appreciate the excellent munity whatever may be the laws certain that it indicates some derragement of the countries from which the of the pulmonary system. This fact in intentiona of His EXCELLENCY · 18 several "persons originally come wait until it canes you sanoyance, it may 21 most affuetual Chamberlain's Cough |
Fitzelz enough to cause alarm. Do not once more trying to solve a most is the only way to obtain that equality be too late then, but got rid of it now. Remedy note on this plan. It allays the Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is famous cough, relieves the langs, pena, the secre difficult question and to alter a law before the law which we all wish for its pure of coughs and colds and bustions and side nature in rustoring this which undoubtedly at times may bear to sea and, if this principle is once betale costing but a trifle may as you any system to a healthy condition. Thomanda amount of trouble and expense later en have testified to its superior excellenco.. somewhat hardly upon Chinese mer departed from to suit the sentiment For sale by all Chemists and Blareksepera. For sale by all thomista and Storekeepers.
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