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are at present deriving," for there is no reason to think that the control from Canton over the outlying dis- tricts of the province would be any more effective than it is at present.
NEWS OF THE DAY.
LOUAL AND GENERAL.
All the "ponics for the next Race Meeting, February 26, 27 and 28, have arrived with the exception of Mr. John Peel's string. Entries close on 17th
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THE MAGISTRACY.
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AN HONEST THIEF.
A casual coole when asked at Faumati to account for the possession of a roll of silk frankly admitted that ho stole it and took the Police to! Holt's Wharf where he pointed as a broken package from which he mid he had taken it. Ele was sentenced to three months' bard labour.
DECKHANDS FIGHT ENGINE
· ROOM STAFF.
A free fight between deckhands and
the engine room staff secured on board Blue Funnel steamer yesterday. The
A quantity of jewellery and cloth-disputs arese over the distribution of tates. Nearr everybody was injured and one man was wounters ana sent to hospital. The signant aftewards went in a body to klo Poljes Station data
ing, the value of which is at present unknown, was stolen by a gang of armed house in a village near Taipo yesterday:
A. S. WATSON & Co., Ltd.,robloggs who Broke into a
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THE DIARY.
.Ganeral Memoranda.
FRIDAY, Jan. 5-
Neon Orten und Caent Co's
Kowloon.
Jun. G-
SATURDAY, Arion of Household Farniture at Messrs. Hughes and Hough'a Cricket: FEK. Club F. Civil
Service on L. S. ground. 9p.m.-lier Reserve Assault-at-Arman
in Theatre Royal.
MONDAY, JAN,
P.W.D.
342 p.m.--full izbon:
MIRRIAGE.
TunSiense—Ou dal January, at St. John's Cathedral, Hongkong, by the Rev. H. Copley-Mayle, "M.A.,
rk
The Hon. Trosaurer of the Alice Memorial and Affiliated Hospitals begs to acknowledge with thanks the follow ing donation to the Extension Fund of the Hospitais:
A. IL Hewits
$50
Layal racing men will wipathise with Sir Paul Chater in the less of the
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SPORTING.
ROYAL HONGKONG YACHT CLUB.
CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURES.
The following Championship fixtures have been arranged for 1917,
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CTRL JANUARY, 1987. FIFTH CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP BACE
WEDNESDA?, JANUARY §, 1917.
CHINESE AFFAIRS.
(Wah Tax Yat Po's Service.)
HONGKONG CHINESE AND PARLIA- MENTARY REPRESENTATION.
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PERINO, JA. 9.
A Presidential mandate has been
promulgated outlining the system for Handicap Chuss-Course No. 8, Lye. the election of representatives to the mun Beacon (S), Kowleen Rock (S) Senate of Chinese abroad, and [stat. Lyemun Peacon (S); Distance 9.2 Miles Preparatory Can 25 pming that?) as there are half a million Starting Gun 230 p.m.
of Chinese residing in Hongkong they
One Design Class-Course No. 4,
Lyeman Beacon (P) Cust Rock Buoy soubt elect representatives.
as, Trepan:ory Gun 2.35 p.m. (P) Channel Rocks (F) Distance B Starting Gun 240 p.m.
Heyward Hays and Cuel Class-Course:
No. 4, Lyemun Beacon (P) Cuss Rocks Bucy (1) Channel Rocks (P). Dis- Lane 8 Miles. Preparatory Gun 2.43
Starting Gun 2.50 p.m..
ANUARY, 1917.
TUMID CRUISER CHAMPIONSHIP RACE.
THE MILITARY "GOVERNOR OF
KWANGTUNG.
PERING, Jan. 2. II.E. Lok Wing Ting, the Military Governor of Canton, has asked to be
the man accused of woundin~ was bourne Datum Rock (S), Treens Rock/lowed to retain the Sals revenue i
arrested and released on a ball of. $210) He was before the Court this morning and remanded.
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EXPORTING DOLLARS.
A woman from Shanghai charged with attempting to export filty silver dollars said she was on her way to
PETEK, eldest son of Mr and Ms Miny Monarchism which he recently Macan. Mr. Melbourne imposed a fine i H. Toy Shanghai, to FREDA ugh in Shanghai fur The. 800. The of and said the woman could take Naser Laxsox, gonger daughter pony arrived on the evening of Sunday the money away if she changed it into
st the late George, Sachs and of but--New Year's Eve-and thed the notes. - Mrs. Sachse, Hongkong, e
gext morning. At Home on and after the Brat Wednesday in February "Kingsclere".
The
China Mail.
Al
Bapakoju. WensESDAY, Jan. 3, 1917.
The Living Buddha, of Urga bas despatched a special delegate to hear
UNDELIVERED ANTIMONY.
COURT.
presents to the President "Consisting of 8000 CLAIM IN THE SUMMARY eleven Bae Mongolian horses, two white camels, one yellow caruel, a golden statue of Baba and many other gare and valuable articles.”
Chinese newspapers report that the Minister of Education, Mr. Fang Yuen lin, has drawn up a scheme for the introductipa, of general education CONDITIONS IN KWANGTUNG. throughout the whole country. Owing to the foamejal situation, however, the establishment of schoola will he spread over ten years, commencing next year. when it is hoped to appropriate $8,000,000 for that purpose.
most liberally.
The Garbbling Question continues to remain one of the most serious prob Extraordinary Meeting.
lens of the administration in 3p.ns. - Arsion of a quantity ofCanton. The "eternal lack of publie
Sulpher at Water J'olice Coal Yard,
The Folice Reserva Sports. Com pence " some time ago led to
mittee hope to run a boxting tournament prescitations being made to Peking during race week. The proceeds will from Canton in favour of a revival of the for the British Sportamen's Ambul the old gambling monopolies, in "order to rise funds to meet the military which bas set itself to mise £230,000 to ance Fund organised by Lord Lonsdale demands upon the depleted treasury supply motor ambalances to the Allies. The Central Government set its face It is the first time that "Hongkong has strongly against the idea, and in this been asked to subscribe to this worthy they were supported by public meet-object and it is to be hoped that local 3. p.m. Sak of Crown Land atings of Cantonese residing in the sportsmen will extend their patronage
capital. But little or nothing seems to have been done by Peking to relieve the financial stringency in the province. In their dilemma the administration at Canton appears to have actually granted certain monopolies without waiting for the decision of the Central Government but on this information being com. municated to Peking, peremptory orders were sent for the lotteries to be stopped forthwith. It is now said that "in Canton itself there is some
ek appearance
these onlera being obeyed, but we are informed that from one end of the province to the other, excepting in Canton, fan-tan, and the many forms
WEDNEDAY, Jan. 17-
Diocesan School Prize Giving. Noon-Presentation of Prizes by Lady
Blay it Folios Public School. SATURDAY, Jan 20:-
Noon-Auction of RC. "Kung Ting"
at Messrs. Hughes and Hough's.
TUESDAY, Jan. 23---
Chiness New Year. »
General Holiday
THURSDAY, Jan. 25-1-
Burns' Night.
THE CHINA MAIL."
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NOTICE.
Communicatione relating to nowe should be addressed to THE EDITOR.
Correspondents must forwarË their
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
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The Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak and Mr and Mrs. R. C. Morton and Miss Morton left for the North today
Sir Charles Eliot, vice-Chancellor of the University of Hongkong, was in Singapore when the last Mail left.
Nine hundred dollars and costs, was claimed" in the Summary Court this morning, as damages for non-delivery
3) Channel Rocks (S). Dis 10 Miles Starting Line opposite Hurray Pier: Finishing Line, Club House. Prepamtory Gun 10,56 am Starting Gun
20TH JANUARY, 1917. SIXTH CLUB CHAMPION RACE, Handicap.Class-Lousse: No.2 Channel Rocks (P) Kowloon Rock (F), Mark Foat on starting line (P). Channel Rocks (P) Kowloon Rock (P). Dis- tance & Miles Preparatory Gun 2.25 p.m. Starting Gun 2.30p.m.
One Desi Class-Course No. 37,
PRISON LIFE AT MANILA.
"SPLENDID CELEBRATION" OF CHRISTMAS,
The following from the Manila Cablenews shows that prison life at Bilibid at Christmas time has grent attractions:
Never before bare the inmates of bration as the one beid this year Theatre Bilibid enjoyed such a Christmas cele performances, baseball games, boxing bouts, other aports and last but not least, The festa commenced with the prrival distribution of prizes and Christmas gifts. of the Hashim-Vitas Opera Company under the direction of musical director Sr. "Rosello. Señoritas Iglesina, Lolik Leocadin, Roco and Gil, Señor Orteg and Setores Pope Viñas, Taxes, Suarez. Badnell and an excellent chorus helped to make the performance a.great success. In the afternoon, the Com- pania Zarzuela Tagala lagau enter- tained the prisoners with a Spanish and a Tagalog performance, which male s great hit with the audience.
The prison officials wish to take this
in order to meet aspenges, but the occasion to express their thanks publicly request was refused.
to the Hashim-Viñas Company, the Hagan Company of the Zarzuela Tagala, His Excellency lias again express-and also to the following merchants and ed his desire to resign, but permis- societies who generously contributed sion has been refused. He has been gifts:
El Oriente-15,000 Cigarettes. gmnted leave only.
Secker's Stor-240 Handkerchief." Lambert Sales Company-300 pack- ages Cracker-Jack.
INSISTING ON HARMONY,
PERING, Jan. 2.
Channel Kocks (P), Cust Rock Busy
Owing to differences between "the
(P), Kowloon Rock (6), Channel Rocks Premier. Parliament and the Pre- (5). Distance 7.7 Miles. Preparatory Gun 2.33 p.m. Starting Gun 2.10 p.sident. twelve provinces. headed by Flug ward Hays and Gael Chass-Course: the Vice-President
No. 37. Channel Rocks (P) Cust Rock Kwok Chang) have sant Buoy (P Kowloon Rock (S), Channel
(EE.
Fung 1 joint
Bocks (9) Distance 2.7 Miles. Pre-telegram to each counselling "har,
2,30 pm.
paratory Gun 245 p.m. Starting Gun mony for the good of the country."
The President dib not give any direct reply to the memorial, but wired to each of the provinces a
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TO JANUARY, 1917. RESAIL FOURTH CLCA CHAMPIONSHIP
ACE
German Dispensary-288 cakes Soap and 72 tooth Brushes,
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La Flor de Intal-1500 Cigars.. Helics Fabrica de Tabacos-3,000
Cigars
Alhambra Cigar Mfg. Co.-2,000 Cigars
Smith, Bell and Co.-200 lbs. of Raisins.
La Insular -2,000 Hebra Cigaretter. American Hardware Co.-1 lot of.
Sporting Goods
Pacific Commercial Co-10 CISCA of Fresh Apples.
Bazar Siglo XX-1 large box of "Coconut Icea.".
Parson Hardware Co.-1 Emerson
of thirty tons of antimony agreed to be Handicap Class-Course: No, North Statement of his political intentions. Phonograph and Records.
The
soll on October 23rd 1916. plaintiffs, for whom Mr. Bulmer Johnson (Mesars Dennys and Fowley) appeared, were the Lee Hang firm, merchants of Cresson Street, Wanchai, the defendasta were the Chi On Chang" 5rm, 3 Wing Lok Street, for whom Mt. Kong Sing appeared. j.
Mr. Bulmer Johnson anid that antimony was agreed to be sold at 2510. à ton and the offer was chopper by the defendant arm at the time it was made.
in three days. The time was extended to The offer was limited to acceptance with-
time the offer was accepted by seven days and within the extended?
telegram from Canton.
Un plaintif riefendants and caker for the delivery of return on October 24th he wrote the the antimony or else to enter into a formal contract. No reply was received
and another letter was sent on October 25th and no attention was paid to that. Subsequently defendants "denied knowledge of the affair. The damages were the amount between the offer and the amount paid for antimony bought elsewhere.
The manager of the plaintif firm said the offer was made to him in a Chineas Club.
The defendants alleged that the time was extended without their knowledge. The alteration in the original state from three daye to seven days was made by foki Fun San, who was not a partner in Education the firm.
Mrs. M. W. Bishop, formerly of Victoria British Schock, Hongkong, has arrived in Singapore to take up an appointment under the Department.
'Sir W. H. Treacher, formerly of lotteries with which the Cantonese Governor of North Borneo, has been for many long years have been gazetted temporary 2nd lieutenant in familiar are an rampant as they ever the City of London Volunteer Regiment, tion addsensed to the Editor, not necessarily were before the Prohibition Edicts,
Corr and addreea with any commulen
at the age of 67.
WAR CHARITIES.
"Society, Kow-
"Our ttle Bil loon, forwarded yesterday the usual fortnightly parcels, consisting of The R.G.A. Sargeants' Moss are the following to the Queen Mary's - All matter for publication should be absolutely powerless to suppress it.holding their fortnightly dance in the Needlework Guild, 2, written no one side of the paper only.
Cavendish The Treasury, which formerly benefit-Royal Artillery Theatre, Victoria Square, London, W., through the
for publication bat as evidence of good and the Canton Government is
with.
Lotters relating to business should be
gúrewed to Tas Managem.
Rate of subscription to "Chine Mall" $38 per annum ; per quarter and per men. som "pro rata.
The China Mail is delivered free to subsribers in Hongkong and Kowloon,
Postage is Charged at the rate of lilty. sonte per month.
fre cents each.
monte on Pages 2, 3, 6, and 7 should
1,
MA H Harris, Cothriasion of Chinese Customs, has kindly consented the Diocesan School and Orphanage on to distribute the prizes to the boys of Wednesday, the 17th inst.
& Co.:- 44
2.604 Rolled Bandages.
350 Swabs. +
06 Flannel Munytailed " Bund-|
agen.
40 Floor Mopa. 32 Milk Covers.
7 Eye. Bandages.
12 Caps (White).
4 pairs Kate Caps.
140 Suite Pyjamas.
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ted to the extent, we understand, of Barracks, on Friday, 5th Jan. from 8 courtesy of Messrs. Shewap, Toinen some ten million dollars a year from p.m. to 12 midnight. the gambling licences, a not new receiving a cent; but it is calculated that quite as much as the Govern-: ment formerly obtained is now simply going into the pockets of the gentry Under for extra copies of the Ours and the soldiers of the various districts MAZ' should be sent as soon as possible as in the form of bribes to ignore the tho supply in Umited. Cash 10 cis.. Orodib
When the news of the death of Sir 2) eta, per copy-
orders of the Government. If this is Jesse Herbert was telegraphed out last Rate of subscription to the "Overkad the case, as we are assured it is, week, and we azid it stated in "whos China Mail" in $12 per annum: postage $1 per antom extrs. Single copis twenty the province of Kwangtung must who that he was "Legal Adviser to ba-in-a-very-parlous state indeed the Government of Such Chira, W Alterations and additions to Advertise. These circumstances, it is said, assumed, in the absence of a date, that be sent to the Office, No. 5, Wyndham explain the constant requests which this must refer to Sun. Yet Ben's (Street, not later thao 14,30 à. me
Japan, remarks the "Japan Chronicle," Alterations ant additions to Advertine both the Civil Governor and the revolutionary scheme, butan old resident has lately been rather unfortunate in ments on pages 1, 4, 5 and 8 should be Military Governor have been making has set us right in the matter. Sir Jesse the matter of epidemics, which have to Peking for permission to resign Herbert came out to Canton about the occurred in varicus parts of the country New Advertisements should be meat in their appointments. The bribing of year 1889 on a contract of service, while during the last six months, causing the before 2 pp.
Advertisements and Subscriptions which the military and the police who are the famous Chan Chik Tung was viceroy lose of many lives Cholers, which are not ordered for a fixed period will be supposed to be guardians of the law, which the viceroy had for him to do did such a scare for a time, secins to have of Canton, bat finding that the work claimed so many victims and created jeantinued satil countermanded,
Telebin Addrone Mam Hongcong. sa very serious evil which it will Code: AB.O. 6th Edition.
manifestly not be easy to eradicata. not come up to expectations his stay at been successfully stamped out with Talapbone No. 22.
Even if the Central Government Canton did not last longer than about mix the advent of cooler weather, but months. At the same time as Sir Jesse plague and small po bave not only were to approve the revival of Government gambling monopolies in
Herbert came out the viceroy engaged not been extirpstod bet threaten to an expert botanist from England but spread the moment the precautionary the province, the "gentry," the soldiers and the police who are now longer then he could help, for, the and dysentery are by no means fewer this gentleman also did not remaja grip ja slackered. Cases of typhoid
sant na not later than I p.m.,
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VISITING CARDS profiting by their ability to extort viceroy's idea of the vocation 6.a highly ban in sual years, though people
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bribes from the existing gambling trained botanist was that he would be have become so used to these disenses, institutions would be found extremely able to show the Chinese agriculturists that they do not seem to pay serious reluctant to forego the income they how to grow cotton."
attention to their malignant nature.
CHANGING CHINA.
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Fairway Buoy (5) Troens Rock Buoy 4) Channel Rocks (S), Distance 11) Miles Preparatory Sun, 2.25 p.m. One Design Class-Course: North Fair-
Starsing Bun 2.30pm.
way Buny (S), Trocas Rock Buoy (S), Distance & Miles. Preparatory Out. Beyward Hays and Cinel Class-Course:
2.5 p.r. Starting Gun 2.40 p.m.
North Fairway Buoy (S) Trocas Rock Buoy (5) Distance af Miles. Pre- paratory Gun 2-45 pm. Starting Gun from 5.00 pm.
10TH FEBRUARY, 1917.
SEVENTH CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP RACE
"
A REVOLUTION IN THOUGHT.
The following - interisting" tnessage in the Peking enrrespondent of the Conaty New
The President's visit to Pactingiu- yesterday is suggestive at the process of Handicap Class-Course: Datum Rock development slowly but surely taking
One Design Class-Courses Nurth, Fair the old capital of this and to artend (S) Distance 14 miles. Preparatory place in China A thousand students Gun 2.5 p.m. Starting Gen 2.30 p.m.graduated as the Maitary Aenderty in
way Buoy (S). Channel Rocks (S). Dis- tarce9.68 miles. Preparatory Con 236 p.p. Starting Gan 240 pz. Heyward Hays & Onel Cass-Course Rocks (5). Distance 9 miles Preps North Fairway Buor (S). Channel
ratory Gun 245 pá, starting Gun
0.50
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FEBRUARY, 1917
FOURTHI CRUISER CHAMPIONSHIP BACK, •
John Rothschild and Co-3 dog. "Jars Candy, 10 tubes Graham Wafers, 4-1/2 cases of Butter in tins and 3 dez. jars of Cheese.
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Ferminal Cigar Factory-500 Cigars and Cigarettes
Tam Lim Ti-Cigarettes. Rueda, Hermanos-1 tin of Choco- late.
Faustino Perex-2,000 Cigars and 8,400 Cigarettes.
Clarke's-6 boxes of Candy, "Nestle-Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk
Co-4 packages of Chocolate.
Frank and Co.-P10.
Women's Chib, Manila-1 Gramo- phone and Records.
• THE REVIVAL OF WOOD SHIP.
BUILDING.
sident went 100 miles by train to attend the graduating exercises, leaving ut 9 u,m. and returning at 4 pc. Thereis ure they are indicative of a state of things contains three facts, remarkable because
A notable fact is that the past year inconevitable in Chins a generation ago. has witnessed the revival of wood ship- The least significant fact is that it is building in America, owing to the abnormal demand for steel. Since the pressible to journey a hundred miles from beginning of1916 Lloyd's Committee have Peting into the interior, to do solid busi-considered proposals for the construction Course Cheung Chau Island (5). Dis. Dess at one's destination, and to return of several vessels to be built of wood, tance 22 miles. Start and finish oppo-to the capital. all within a few hours. ranging from 100 to over 300 ft. in xite Murmy Pier. Preparatory Gun Next comes the fag: that one thousand similar to these of the four, five and six- length, the dimensions generally being 9.50 aru. Starting Gun 10a.m. young Chinese of the better classes have masted schooners built in the United..."
just completed a military education of a States, the
largest of which are 330 ft. modern character, fitting them for com- missione rank in a modern army. All of the thousand would repudiate bows and arrows, and would write you an essay on bailistin sa easily as they would
3RD MARCH, 1917. EIGHTH CLUN CHAMPIONSHIP D'ACE.
Handicap Class-Course: No 10 Lye aun Beacon (P). Cust Rocks Buoy (2) Lyemen Beacon (F). 101, miles. Pre- paratory Gun 2.25 pm. Startling Gun 2.80 One Design Class-Course: No. 38.
p.n.
bestow a bowl of rice.
in length and 50 ft. in breadth. Several of these wooden vessels are being built trade of Australia. The principal wood on the Pacific Coast for use in the lumber used is Oregon pine or Douglas fir, found in great abundance on the Pacific
slope. Steel reinforcements are introduced in
giving
strength
Channel Rocks (P). Cust Rocks Buoy walks in and out of his Palace, drives the necesary Bagive the sail
Thirdly, the Rules of the State calmly the larger vessels at the keel and
wale and at the various decks for (F). Channel Rocks (S). Distance 8.9
the In miles. Preparatory Gun 2.35" p.m.long streets in his motor, brushes the structure. Startling Gun 2.40 p.m. Heyward Hays and Cuel Class-Course: popular address to a crowd of lads, and use when necessary, donkey boilers being through crowds at railway stations, makes power the vessels are fitted with single
twin s
screw cil engines for auxiliary No. 38 Channel Rocks (F). Cust all the time is doing what everybody supplied for working, windlasses and Rocks Buoy (P). Chancel Rocks (S)-thinks natul and proper.
winches. Some of the larger boats will, Distance 8.0 miles. Preparatory Gun
Truly, the times are, changing. This however, be propelled hy steam power 2.45 p.m. Starting Gun 250 p.m.
trip of the President is indicative of alone. Engineering. nothing less than a revolution of thought; in the mind of China, a revolution nij
and encouraging. which the possibilities are equally endless
17TH MARCH, 1917.
NWTH AND LAST CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP RACE,
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Handicap Class-Course: Stonecutters
Island (5) Distance 10 miles. Pre-i paratory Gun 2.20 p.m. Starting Gun £30 p.m. OneDesign Class-Course: Stonecutters Island" (S). Distance 0 miles. Pre- purstory Čux 2.32 p.m. Starting Gun 2.40 p.m. +
Heyward Hays & Guel Class-Course: Stonecutters Island (S). Distance miles, Preparatory Gun 245 pm Starting Gun 2.50 p.m.
16TH MARCH 1917.
FIFTH AND LAST CRUISER RACE
Course: Lamma Island (S). Distance 22.5 miles. Start and fish opposite Murray Preparatory Gun 10.25 a.m. Starting Gum 10.30 a.in.
Pier.
HANDICAPH.
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The Handicaps for the Orniser Class have been re-adjusted as follows pe CHINESE RIG-
Miranda..
Ecratch. Qerano restengden Dorothy IL Lady Clodiva
Feather.............Beratch.
20 Sed per Mile. "30 40 140 »
11
2 Min. per Mile:
2
ENGLISH RIO. ****
Lens...... Yesper Queen Bee...
D. K. BLAIR. Hen. Sailing Secretary.
CLOSING QUOTATIONS.
13.30 pan |-710-selleri---
134 buyers 136 sellers
Indos Def
China Sugata
Hongko
395 buyers 128 sellers 127 sellers
SHANGHAI TRÁDE.
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The angel of death is abroad in the land. You can almost hear the beat. ing of his wings." Thus John Bright is the House of Commons during the Crimena War; and a friend told him after that he shivered for a moment lest the speaker should say "fapping" and so ruin the speech. Is is net often that great orator is found tripping, but, Me. Lloyd George came rather a nasty crop. per in his first speech in the House of The market here has fluttered slightly Commons as Prime Minister. "I was dharing the week owing to ignorant talk the quagmire of distrust, which clogged. amóngst thỏ native dealers with regard the footsteps of progress, that was the mailed fist, that has been offered to the slain" and so on. But you do bob slay to the German olive branch clasped in a real enemy of Ireland. If that could be. Allies, and the crop of peace rumours which have
qurgmire as a rale--not even if you are interior,
Mesurs. Ilbert & Co.'s Piece Goods Market Report says:
Piece
are,
the psed into to some slight extent, retarding orders Prime Minister, and, notoriously a from being passed down to Shanghai Of fighter. Mr. Asquith, would, never blan- a the great European struggle the up, der so an a country merchant knows nothing and his speeches with infinita care and bis big occasion. He prepares less, but merely argues that us war
sentences seem machine turned. No, sont prises up, therefore
Care
pence
would
sout them down. Meantime the central doubt the new Prime Minister also pre- isation of effort on the part of the Allies, pares his speeches, bat ho hoa his feel.: upon war-work and war-work only, ings leas carefully under control and the continues, and the native may have to wind of his own eloquence carries him look elsewhere than Earene wards for
bis cheap supplies of clothing, of which at times off the prepared track into (shall the stocks remaining in importershands we say?) oratorical quagmirea which her are being fondly cherished against the cannot slay. And just while we are time that the real pinch' for supplies dealing with expressions that are not too must occur.
GABWOMEN IN PETROGRAD,
www
The Petrograd polies recently informed,
happy. what of this in an advertisment wo read this morning? ! Customers are Kindly requested to visit as before pur chasing their goods elsewhere, d "Straits Times."
DO YOU COUGH↑
s owners of horse.cabs that weren might act as drivers both for cabs and.. Fan Next day, a great uniber of enha were being driven by women, mainly overstruin the fine membraso wives and sistors of horse avers. The
2 of your throat is trying to dislodze traditional Russiaisvoschik," with Remedy will amplish this for you,
the phlegm Chamberinin's
Cough long beard and long overcoat, inseparable and cure the cold that is easing it. marke of air dignity, threatens to become For sale by all Chemists and Store-
thing of the past.
keeper!