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December 26, 1908.)
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
numerous letters demanding blackmail from ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE PRIZE in St. Joseph's College. Sugh interest
OPIUM ULA
Decembr. 23rd.
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DISTRIBUTION,
There was a large attendance at St. Joseph's College on the 21st instant when His Excellency the Governor presided at the annual prize distribution. The social hall was taste- fully decorated with flags. The Governor was accompanied by Captain Simson, A.D.C., and Mr. A. J. Brackenbury, Private Secretary. Among others present were the Rt. Rev. Bishop Pozzoni, Consul General Leiria, Rev. E. J. Barnett, Rev. Father Spada and Madame Volpicelli.
certainly a great encouragement both to teachers and pupils. They were not only encouraged by hig Excellency's presence, but also received the kind words of advice which his Excellene never failed to give. They were all pleased to know that St. Joseph's College held such an important place among the educational establish- ments of Hongkong, and there was no doubt that the work it accomplished during the past year really deserved commendation (applause). The speaker concluded by again thanking his Excellency and wishing the brothers and pupils all success during the coming year.
The GOVERNOR then distributed the prises, after which the pupils staged a drama in two acts by Cardinal Wiseman. The success of play is ganged by the reception of the audience,
and as
Davus
Ursulus Verna
Gaunio, a beggar
Clares
P. Provost .J. J. Thuan
H. Barrenenges
J. B. Xuyen
J. M. Tavares
J. G. S. Lilva
R. D. Baptista
R. F. Lus
J. M. Rodrigues
foreign hongs, &c. The result of this constan hammering at the door of the Waiwupu is that yesterday the Viceroy received a special telegram from that department stating that according to many of the dispatches received by the Waiwapu from His Excellency in which he has repeatedly assured them that the patrol of the West River has been properly arranged and that vessels trading in the West River are now adequately protected against attacks by pirates and that rigid measures have been taken for the capture of the notorious Pirate Chief Lak Lan Ching, yet up to the present time they have not heard that he has been captured. The dispatch instructs His Excellency to give all the military departments in the Province a
HIS EXCELLENCY, who on rising was re- Certain limited time to effect his captureceived with cheers, said My Lord Bishop and 'have him punished. Luk must not Reverend Fathers, Ladies and Gentlemen
The Hidden Gem ” was received with be permitted to remain at large tocon.
When I had the pleasure and privilege last year great applause there can be nothing but a flat- --tinue his evil ways which may result in the
of distributing the prizes here I was able to tering result to record on behalf of the boys of creation of some very serious international congratulate the masters and the boys on a St. Joseph's. The cast was as under :- dificulties, thereby involving the Government
very distinct and marked progress. I am very: Euphemianus, A Roman Patrician J. M. Lopes in no end of trouble. Upon receipt of the glad to be able to say this year, that I can con- Alexius, under the name Ignotus, his son telegram His Excellency immediately sent gratulate you on an even more marked progress instructions to Admiral Li urging him to
than last year, both in attendance and in the Carinus, a boy his nephew at once dispatch troops from the different results of the Oxford Local Examinations. The Proculus, his Freedman and Steward military departments to proceed up-country average daily attendance last year was 299; and do their utmost to effect the capture of this year it is 337, which is a very creditable Luk.
proportion of the total maximum enrolment. Eusebius, freed a fter" In the matter of the Oxford Local Examinations
Act 1 we have just heard from the Reverend Director Bibulus, that this year six pupils passed in the senior, one with distinction, as against only two last year: and that nine passed in the junior division, two with distinction, as against only seven last year. Those are results which you may proud of, and if, as I hope it will be the case, the scheme for a university in Hongkong should fructify and mature during the com ing year, it is clear that this college wil enter as undergraduates. I am glad to see have many pupils who will be qualified to
that you still pay special attention to have also a class for elocution. These are all shorthand and typewriting, and exceedingly useful and valuable subjects of practical use in whatever sphere of life boys may enter after leaving school. The school is maximum possible grant. During the past year returned again as thoroughly efficient, with the [SPECIALLY WRITTEN FOR THE "HONGKONG the school has suffered a great loss in the
DAILY PRESS."] transfer of its director, the Reverend Sylvester, | to Ceylon, but I am quite confident that the After three successive years of great prosperity Reverend Christian, who succeeds him, will the textile industry in India and the world over haa whom the efficiency of the school is due, and ing no little anxiety to fuanufacturers and traders maintain the standards set by his prodecessor to this year witnessed an abnormal depression caus-
that he will be equally loved and respected concerned. Amongst them India has had it as the Reverend Sylvester was (applause). I full share of the depression and it is proposed in came here this afternoon to present the prizes, this review to deal with a few facts and figures and not to preach a sermon to the boys, but I relative to the cotton mill industry of one of shall be very brief, and since they are brief I the trade in Bombay. Cotton yarn has con- want to say one or two words of advice. They our most valuable dependencies, more especially hope you will bear them in mind. I do not forget tributed its mite to the growth and prosperity that this school is primarily a school for the sons of our rising colony and is considered with us of European parents. I am very glad to hear as second in importance and value to that of from the director and the Inspector of Schools opium. still the school is primarily one for the sons of in the year 1874 when sales of 2,243 bales in the that the Chinese section is such a success. but The first mention of the trade is to be found European parents. Yon all know, boys, that local market were recorded.
The Wai-wu-pu has cabled. to the Viceroy that a dispatch has been received from the British Minister in which it is stated that the British Consul at Canton has reported to him that there is a certain percentage of morphia in all the various kinds of pills sold in Canton for the curing of the opium smoking habit. The British Consul further said that upon inquiries made he found that most of the shops dealing in these pills have notices posted up announcing that their pills have already been analyzed by the Government Medical Bureau and that the authorities have sanctioned the sale. The Consul reports that he purchased six pills from each shop and had them forwarded to the Governor of Hongkong for analysis by the Government analyst. The result of the analysis proved that all the pills contained a certain per centage of morphia varying from gramme 1.37 to 1.7 gramme. The Governor of Hongkong had remarked that, if the Chinese Officials allowed the sale of such pills, it was but changing the method of consumption and not suppressing the use of opium. The Governor moreover said that he was already aware that pills of this "description have been sanctioned by the Viceroy of Canton for sale in the market. The Wai- wu-pu desires to know what are the actual methods adopted by the Medical Bureau in Canton for analyzing these pills. According to the opium regulations, doctors must be specially appointed in each province for the purpose of analyzing these pills which must contain neither opium dross nor morphia. The opinion of the Wai-wpu is that the pills for curing opium smoking submitted by the dealers to the Govern ment Medical Bureau for analysis are not the same as those generally sold by them. The Wai- wu-pa therefore suggests that the Viceroy should send detective officers to purchase pills from shops and have these analyzed by the Government Medical Bureau. They believe this to be the only method of getting at the truth. The cable adds that the Viceroy is aware that the suppres- sion of opium smoking is a question which is uppermost in the mind of the Government, therefore it is the Viceroy's duty to see that stringent measures are adopted and strict inquiries made in the matter.
Should any dealers fraudently be selling or evading the regu- lations they should be severely punished. All officials holding high and important positions are requested to see that the opium regulations are carried out to the letter.
An Edict renders it the duty of the district magistrates to prevent in future all " squeezes of the people by the lower officials and the gen- try. It explains that since these very district magistrates are in the best position to gain a olear view of the profession which everyone follows and how much he can earn thereby, they are able to proceed against anyone attempting to make money by illegal means.
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An Imperial Chamberlain An Officer
I. Mayer J. Asensio
Scene on the Aventine Hill in Rome, partly outside, partly in the court or Atrium ef Euphemian's house, in the Reign of Honorius, and the Pontificate of Innocent I.
THE TEXTILE INDUSTRY OF
BOMBAY.
In 1875 sales
climax
Was
the people of the great Empire of China are increased to 2,715 bales. In 1876 importations and that their sons are going to Europe and Hongkong of 5,809 bales are recorded. now learning to value Western knowledge, from Bombay of 17,598 bales and of sales in America to acquire this, and that many of them space of four years importations and Sales In the
are going to schools such as this in Hongkong, increased to 60,265, and 39,052 bales tively. They will there mix with European boys and From 1880 the trade would appear to have learn still more from their associates in the receipts they will learn not only from books, but will advanced with rapid strides and in 1890 playground and in the class room.
aggregated 209,889 and sales Now. 187,33 bales. In 1892 the want you to set to them a good example of reached when supplies totalled 237,569 bales, what a European boy :hould be. You should and 219,189 bales passed into consump- teach them and let them see that we in the tion. The year 1893 was a period of great sneaking, so West do not tolerate what is mean and what is disaster to the trade when imports fell off that when they go back to about 30,000 and sales close upon 50,000 them the high idea of their own country they can carry with bales, consequent on the closing of the mints to the standard of the free coinage of silver by the Indian Govern- European boys. Every boy in this school, ment. In the middle of the year. exchange at however young, exerts some influence, and I once dropped down from Rs: 217 to Rs: 195 want you to see that it is an influence for good. per $100, or 22 points. There were at the time That is the only word have to say to you. It about 70,000 bales of unsold and uncleared yarn will now be my pleasure to distribute the prizes in Hongkong and Kowloon Godowns, and cal- which I see on the table here, and in conclusion | culating the decline in exchange at Rs. 15 per I wish you all very happy holidand a real bale of an average value of $70, the depreciation good time before you come back soool at the in values alone mounts up to over 10 lakhs of beginning of next year (applause).
Rupees. In the year 1894 plague made. The Rt. Rev. BISHOP POZZONI, as representing its first the catholics of Hongkong, thanked his Excel-less yarn went into consumption. Subsequently appearance in Hongkong and lency very sincerely for the interest he had taken as exchange settled down, trade again resumed