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esterday taras: bodies of Chinese werd picked up in various parts of the
have bevis den to plague.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY
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Laut Canersi Sir Arthur H. Pagot, from the Eastern Comment, is to encneed yesterday. There were present: Mr X for the cuusideration of the Government, General Sir Neville Lyttelton in the Irish summand on MayTM“ 10..
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matter reads:That his Majesty colony. To one we death is supposed to principal medical officer, Secunderabad Chan Kat Ming. Mr Ng Hon The Dr.) year; and how much bát year.
should be approached with a view to the appointment of a Royal Commis sion, representing the United King . udom, Canala, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and reporting upon the natural resources of each part of the Empire represented at As the United Kingdom was represented at the Conference, the resolution clearly contemplated that the inquiry should ambrace an investigation into and report upon, the “natural resources
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General Memoranda.
SATURDAY, May 11
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The Colonial Secretary's Office inforns us that the Government of French Indo- China has declared Hongkong infected with plague..
A younger daughter of the Siamess min. ister of the Interior died of hydrophoblast Bangkok an April 22nd, having been bitten by dog some two or three months ago.
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Mrs Smyth, wife of Culonel J. Smytò,
died on Aprù 19 of choler, after oursing thair tro year old child through this disease.
The Promideas-For the now reservoir pl
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the sum sppearing in the estimates is #100,000,0
Dr. Fitzwilliams-Something defibits is going to be done?
Clarke (Medical Officer of Health), Dr. oarse(sistant Medical Officer of Health). and M# M. J. Broen (Acting-Socretary) The President-Thera was nothing last. The President submitted minute voir. Feriape she Director of Publi Bir Ogden Milia Reid has been appointed regarding the songested ranges in the Works to tell us how much has been set. managing editor of the New York Tribune, draft estimates for 1913. Under the bend aside this year.
The Director of Eulila Worka-I believe of which paper his father, Mr Whitelaw of personal emoluments, it is proposed to Reid, United States Ambassador in Lon-do away with ons interpreter, as the office dom, is chief proprietor,
ia no longer neccamry, and to ingresso the number of Chinese foramen by one. Mr A. Findlay Smith, proprietor of EnThis will result in a decross in spendi- Peak Hotel, left for home, yesterday to|ture of 8180 per annum. The office of The Fresident-There is a good deat spend the summer, Dir. Smith is one of the separate soxton at Cheung Leung Tim of sarreying work actualy being done, Lance Corporal Wills, of the Water eldest residenta of the colony, and this trip will also be abolished, resulting in a though I do not think any contract das Police ndoa seisure on board the completes his 28th voyage round the world. mving of $00 annually. The expenditure been made yetene
will be farther ent down by the abolitinu. The motion that the report of the Saleof Mongolia this morning consisting of one Winchester rifle, 200 rounds of ammunation Deputy-Surgeon General Hoskyn arrived of the son of the Chiness foreman at Kow-Committee be adopted and forwarded th and one dozen automatic revolter mags-to-day by Syria to relieve Deputy loon Disinfecting Station, for which the the prerament was decombed by Ma of Great Britain and Ireland in com.zinen, A Ohiome was arrested. -
Surgeon General Handyside at the Roys! office of Chinese scavenging foreman at Bowley and carliede Naval Hospital. The latter, offer leaves | Shukiwao will be substituted. d'his mon with those of the Oversen Domi-
on Saturday for England by the P. and O. Johnnger will, incresse the expenditure by non named therein. The awended
80. The abatue of the coxswain, of 8. D. Oriental. terms of reference, however, as dis
So, I is to be raised, and he is to be given closed by the Australian Premier, omits from Clause 1. the words each part of the Empire. represented at this Conference" und substitutes the
16 is reported from Nagasaki that the manics of the. Overses Dominious. Fumi Maru (2079 tons) stranded of only. This excludes the United King-Komoda Tsushims Province, ou the 32nd ul. The salvage steamer Ouen Maru han dom from this part of the inquiry." bean despatched to the scene of the It is, however, clear from Reuter's xesident, The extent of the damage is not telegum that consideration of the known yet. United Kingdom is to be taken into account no matter what the original
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TROUBLE OVER A BICYCLE.
At the Maglarracy this morning s Chiness was senteooed to three montha's imprisonment and four hours detention in
142 saloon passengers left by the a
In the Supreme Court this morning Me the stucks lor suntching a panama hat from Chigo Mazu yesterday amongst their being din salary of $60. Justice Gompertz hord case in which man who was riding in a ricksha at Wests and Mis NJ, Shabby Mr A. Findlay enlarged staff at the Kennedy Town 3. A Lazman claimed from B. 8. Dowcosk Point.
Smith, Rey. F. T. Johnson, Mr and Mrs slaughter house, brought about by the for the recovery of issycle and 830 value
mises, will menu an additional vote of Dennys, Mr J. F. Van Rees, all increasing work and enlargement of pre of bicycle. well-known residents of Hongkong,
008 per year, and a further $1,540` will Mr H. R. Hunter, manager of the bestred for the completion of the local branch of the Hongkong and Shanghai reconstruction of the old Western market Banking Corporation, is leaving for home which rendered novesary the employment market oversORY. additional on well deserved holiday by the RMS. of an Empress of Japan on the 14th instant.For the creman sevengers at the Central He is travelling for home via Canada, and and new Western Markels an additional socording to present arrangement his hell amount of 8204 will be required, and a day will be for six months. During My manut of 8710 in also recommended for Hunter's beenco Mr Stephen will not as the payment of the ordinary schrenger manager of the Bank.
Lord Cheylenmore's first experience as thirman of the Lendos County Council * to preside over an all-night meeting, Lady Sr. Heller, the only lady mumber present; ant right through the meeting which had commenced at 9.30 p.m.
9 p..- The Great Raymood at New intention was. Again, in the original
resolution the inquiry into the develop ment of natural resources nad the facilities for production included the
Last eraning a ricksas coolie vas Domitions, but Clauses 2 and 3 of knocked down at Shaukiwad by a motor -car owned by this Kalle garage. Suffer the amended terms of reference limiting from severe bruises on the head and the investigation into these matters body, and a incerated left ear he was to the five Oversca Dominions med taken to hospital. in Clause 1.
Non-International Fetroleum Co's 1st United Kingdom and the Oversca
Annual Meeting. SexDay, May 12-
9.Excursion to Macao.
WEDNESDAY, May 15:-
Noon-Hongkong & Whampoa Dock
Extraordinary blueting.
7 pm. Entries!lclore fur second Gymk-
bana Meeting.
SATURDAY, May 18:-
Wit
FRIDAY, May 24:-
Empire Day.
Public Holiday.
9 s.in.-Special Service for Children in
St. John's Cathedral. Boys' Own Club Sports
The han tail
Another interesting amendment is
THE "SYRIA" COLLISION.
Mr J. E. Gardiner appeared for plaintify. while Mr D'Almada defended. the bicgale had been taken sway Froua plaintif who claimed that the biefcio belonged to him. On the 19th of last month- plaintiff was approached, an to`s bicycle and was told that a certain young man wiched to all a bicycle. The young
Mn Gardiner asid it was admitted that
inan turned suu to be the "son" of "đeý“
fendant. A bargain was struck, plaintif
to return it the Lotion was brought.. tion to the 1,000 for markets. Tha mull His Honour submitted there. wsa DO CABE,
with costs.
· VISIT OF R. G. KNOWLES.
Under the head of other charges comes the item ofadvertisements, for which sa increasing 8 for the blycls. The young The address which was presented to the ad vite of $100 is ecommended. It is pro said he wanted the loan, of it, but would return it the same evening. He Bor. F. T. Johnson by ladies and gentle posed to chostract a new bath house in returned the bicycle, however, on the men connected with St. John's Cathedral Gough Street, at a cost of 8270. The following Sunday, whereupon: Chinese stated. We wish before your departure of 8800 which has been set aside for dam-claimed this hierdie atsting that the young from this Colony on May 7th, 1912, whep gers for disisfaction is net considered man had stolen if At the Magistracy ho your resignation of the chaplaincy of St. enough to cope with more than a mild admitted having revered at the
fendant was, however, #discharged, John's Cathedral takes effect, to express epidemic, and to meat all emergencies bicycle being handed to plaintif by a police opy profound regret that after over 13 further sum of 8200 has been asked for, auzeant. Subsequently defendant caused years of valued service your health should Amounts recommended in connection with a distinlunce outside plaintiff's shop and Docuitate your lasting us. We hope that
refused fruit was sold at Covent Garden recently speedily restore you to health and strength,
Arcoord shipment of South African residence to a temperaze- cliniate-wil, incidental expenses is one of 500 in addi.forcibly took away the muschine, As he found in Clause 6. The inquiry the teamalsip Edinburgh Castle having that we shall soon heaf of your appointment amount refers to work in connection with and gave judgment in defendant's favour Rowing Bace at RB.K. Yacht Clab. erigianlly was directed to the extent brought 27.760 pedagog to Engisud. to a new sphere of bour where you will the new Western Market. The latring. fas Boxing at Bells View Hotal
to which Inter-Imperial trade had Owing to the effects of the strike on mil have full scope for the use of these qualities in Wanchai Gap has been discontinued, way transport, low prices were realised for which have been so appreciated by the as it was found to be unnecessary, anxi been affected by existing legislation
consignment of grapes, boxes of 10ths community in Hongkong. We wish to saving of $360 was thus affected. An of each part of the Empire, but such averaging from 25. 6d. to 3s. 6d. each.. bear testimony to the conscientious, self amount of 8300 has been allowed for the Apesos of the forthcoming visit to legislation" which, of course would
sacricing work that you have done, and lighting of disinfecting stations and Hongkong of the famous comedian B. G. The Board of Trida. have received, in saying farewell we beg you to accept themataheds, but that amant, was considered Knowles, who will commence a five nights have included the existing fiscal through the Foreign Office, a silver medal present which is accompanied by our to be $200 sort of the sum required, stay at the Theatre Royal on Wednesday, heartiest good wishes, for your future. legislation of ench part of the Empire, and diploma, which have been awarded by welfare.";
„Au morrase of 8800 la recollimendid on May Ch a leading London drumstie oriti the vote of $1,000 in connection with the describing his introduction to the English but such legislation is now excluded the Portuguese Government to Mr John
installation of electric light at the Wontera Capital says that he got his point and ander Clause 6, which directs an in-Herman Wonicer, formerly an apprentice
Market, and an additional sum of $219 on his laugh at every verse, and he got well, the steamship Clan Maclean, of Glasgow,
the original rote of 8896 allowed for the home with his singing. And then ha quiry as to the extent to which Inter in recognition of his services in saving the
À Passenger's Experiences,
lighting of Tim Sha-ti Market has been capped everything with his dance. I will HONGSONG, WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 1912. Imperial trade has been affected by life of a Portegeso saman, who fell over
asked for. An increase of 8240 in recom- not describe it. I could not. It is only to be seen and wondered at. As a comedian, the laws now in force, other than fiscal board at Beirs on July 9, 1911.
The P. and 0 intermediate steamer mended on the sun of 2330. ast Apart for
(dancer, a storyteller, and an artiste with THE IMPERIAL TRADE laia, The Inquiry, as stated yester Jerry M., the winner of the Grand Syria arrived at Hongkong this morning district anitary offices. Extension of talegreas big magnetic personality, he ranks
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duy, is likely to last three years, and it National, was paraded before a large nearly six days late, the delay being due to phone installations will resolt in an advance second to none, and he may safely be sure of a rousing reception and crowded, houses is reported that the remuneration of/tbed of Carnarvonshire people recently the steamer having been in collision in the of $29 on the original sum of $143 In during his atay here. Mr. Knowles is Rzuren's necessarily brief tele-
at Vaynol Park, the residence of Sir Mediterranean with & Fronch boat, the sa cloded under the head of special expen-bringing with him a talented company of each member of the Commission will Charles Assheton-Sinith; Bart. On the Circa, of Algiers. The Syria left Londonditure is an amount of 81,00 for the artistes who are bound to delight all. The gram, which we published yesterday,
be £1 4x per day during the whole in front of the onion was displayed on March 25, and the accident occurred installation of electric lighting at the Kow entertainment starts at 9.15 p.m. regarding the scope and probable period of the inquiry. This will work the Grand National trophies won by Jerry about. 200 to 250 miles east of Gibraltar. form and Victoria bullock stables, and at
ORGAN RECITAL. 3. last week, and by Cloister, also owned by Soon after five o'clock, the Syria ran into the Eastern and Western districts office. duration of the Imperial Trade Con-out at about £1,100 per annum per Sir Charles. in 1803, and the magnificent dense fog, and as the syrene of several / The total also includes 8600 for an ad- ference is of so much interest, not member. In addition to these fees trophy won by Jerry M. ab Auteuil two steamers could be heard quite close by only to Britons at home but to Britons all. railway and steamer fares, hotel years ag
Captain Poters desiped it advisable to stop the engines. The Syria blew her fog abroad, that a fuller statement of its expenses, &c., will be paid by the Mr. Andrew Camegie has filed a suit signal a most continuously and all the DRAPERS, MILLINERS, aim and its object, eannot but prove Governments represented où the recover 82,000,000 worth of United States answering calls, with one exceptioy Steel Corporation, bonds, with interest, grew perceptibly fainter. It WIS. of considerable interest. According Commission, namely, Great Britain, which he tent to the defunct Carnegie cheious that the Franchi boat was getting to information received, we are able Canada, Newfoundland, Australia Trust Company in 1900, when the company dangerously close, but though a collision to state the revised Terms of Re New Zealand, and South Africa. urgently needed: assistance. Mr Samuel seamed inevitable, no alarm was shown by ference regarding the scope of the When the question of the Commis-Kress, formerly director of the company, is the passengers, who all exhibited com
Mr Carnegid declares mendable calmness. Most of them 1913, They include construction and were given with excellent affect Mr G. tandas defendant at Car aras 850,000.mained on deps, displaying great interest renewal of latrines, and provision for Verineij gere a delightful vilin solo which representing payment on interest coupons, in what was going on, and endeavouring to further sums during the completion of locate the other steamer. The fog was works now in progress or contemplated, exceptionally dense, and the Circo was but not yet commenced. within ten yards of the Syris when she The President stated As you bare sser, was first seen looming out of it. The this minete is a rather lengthy matter, and French steamer had a good deal of way or I would like to have the opinion of mum-
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(1) To inquire into and report upon the natural resources of the Dominion of Canada, the Cominonwealth of Australia, the Dominion of New Zea land, the Union of South Africa, and the Colony of Newfoundland; and. further."
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for the purchase of an autoclave, for the Fuller gave the final organ recital of ditional water cast for Kowloon and $250 Yesterday evening Mr W. Denuzan fumigation of articles liable to be spoilt if the present series in St. John's ad through the disinfector. Under the Cathedral and, needless to my, it proved charges, the increases recommended total ones. His contributions included Prelude head of personal emoluments and o her quite as enjoyable as the preceding
84; and the deercases $1,270, leaving and Fugue in G. Minor (Bach), To The total increase of 84,500. There are a nui-Sen" (Muslowell), Le Carillon (Wel- ber of recommendations for inclusion under stenholme) Night" (Barg-Eiert), and
the estimate of Public Work Estmordinary "Cuncert Roado" (Hollins), all of which
consisted of two morenienta from a Sonata by Pietro Nandini and an Interments by Brahms. It was to be regretted that the congregation was not larger
The Rer. Edward Clarke LowB, CANON
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sian's expenses. was raised at the Imperial Conference last year Mr Fisher stated that the Oversea Do- minions would gladly pay their The Li family case, which has been on share," by which is meant that each trial in the Origins Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court for upwards of three wooks, of the Governments concerned would and in which Mr Drummond, of Shanghai, contribute in proportion of its repre- has been appearing for the defendants, and it was feared that the P. and O. hers as to whether we should discuss it residentiary of Ely, died at Ho sentation on the Commisalon. will shortly, be finished. Today the boat would be struck amidships, but by to-day or whether further time should Sunday in his eighty runth
Az there are eleven members, six of evidence for the defence was closed and promptly reversing the engines the captain be allowed to consider it. Of course, Laws, was headmaster of St. Joh
the ease adjouched until next Friday, when avoided this, wad the Syria received the blow owing to pressure of work, it was imposal Hurstpierpoins, from 1850, to whom are nominated by Great Britain further witness for the plaintiff will be on the starboard hawse pipe. The shock ble to supply members with individun of Denstone College 1873.91, canos e and one each by the Dominions, the caled to completo her care. It is under of the impact was felt most severely for copies until a fairly fato date. I am amid sidentiary of Ely 1873, provgat, of British Government's share of the sood that the addresses of Counsel on both warf, and arveral of the crest and bewvide more of the member here not bad bical to Nigholts, Culfege, Lancing, 1801 98, and. (3) Upon the facilities which exist the Dominions share one-eleventh
total cost would be air-elevenths and sides will finish not later than Tuesday were knocked down. Some of the Indy digest the matter. It has been an inproctor for Dean and Chapter of Ely 1880.
passoligers, who were at dinner in the past years to form a select committes to go second saloon, were much distreraid, but into definite proposals and report to the The Ikillitiso Telegrafies Ufichie ba or may be created for the production, euch.
Board. I don't know whether you wiell to unearthed from an old number of the Whilst the epidemic of queso-cutting there was not the slightest sign of panic; follow that custom, or whether you prefer Osservatore, Romson of the year 1855 manufacture, and distribution of all
of all is articles of commerce, in those parts of results attained by the Commish Chapul. barder, it seems to be prevalent well. The Circes sheered off and was instion of the various items a little more in of San Reme, which appears to entfalpet
It is sincerely to bo hoped that the ban for the monitat autelded on the and the native crew behaved remarkably that I should to-day give you an explain remarkable letter signed by Canon Bobone.
(2) To report upon the develop ment of such resources, whether attained or attainable;
the Empire:
aftemoon, next. · ·
wala telegraphy. The Canon #tatet Dr. Fitzwilliams-I propose that the that he had made a physical discovery usual course be taken lát s select com hitherto unknown to say scienti mittes be appointed
between separate bodies not composted" by The motion was seconded by Mr Ng Hoo anything. He considered that Tee and was carried unanimously
could be devel
open the French side, says the N. the tag immediately after, the collision and detail will justify the great amount of Inbour Daily News." At six o'clock in the morn-for some time her proximity to the Sa (4) Upon the requirements of each the inquiry is certain to involve, the ing recently a daring instance of it occur caused the officers and passengers nou such part, and of the United King time it will occupy and the expend the Concession, sad whilst in the Qust du that another collision was fossed, and ted near the bondary soldier entered anxiety, So close was-aho at tim s don, is the matter of food and rawture it will neccesitate. We feel sare Rempart laid hold of three Chinese, and once it wa material and the available resources the best results may be confidently with a pair of scissors cut their quenas. Aliser, to -
coasty for the P, and of enchi
anticipated and that the Report which he was thus engaged member of the the Commission hope to submit to the took him into dustody. The man is pow French police surprised him, and instantly Imperial Conference in 1015 will in prison, awaiting trial at the French it'timately lead to important, far- Mixed Comm reaching, and beneficial results to the
(5) Upon the trade of each such part of the Empire with the other Y. EVERY EVENING 0.16...pert, with the United Kingdom, and
with the rest of the work
WE BRING THE WORLD BETUNE.
YOUR EYES
MOVING PICTURE PLAYS.
MPLETE CHANGE OF ICTURES PLAYS
DAY & SATURDAY
"ONLY 7.157.
(6) Upon the extent, if any, to Mother country and the Emp which the mutual trade of the several whole
parts of the Empire us been, or is being affected beneficially or other wise by the laws now, in force, other
fent laws and 47)Gen
methods, consistent alwa
existing
India,
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The matter until receipt