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life. These combined with brag and ignor. ance, usually associated with the lowest of gambling adeons, are the main features of the international amenities of the early twen- tieth century. It is not, however, so much to moralise on this fact, which after all is po-
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wire-drawn ideas of universal peace and untrammelled trade which mocked poor hmanity during the middle of the last hundred years, as to point out the foolish- ness, even from a Russina point of view, of the present craze for destruction which is marking the retirement of the Russian forces in Shengking, that we write these fines.
H.M.S. Cressy left Hongkong for Shanguni yesterday.
The Singapore amateurs played last week Heathcoto's comediotts "The Duchess of Bays. Offenbach's Operotta, water & Co." and "Auvergne."
We are asked to mention that a Memorial Service will be held in St. John's Cathedral; Victoria, ut 9 am. on the 15th instant, the dato of the unveiling at Nottingham of a Memorial and won of the 1st Battalion Sherwood Foresters Brass to the offers, non-commissioned offe sa who lost their lives during the South African
War.
There has been a strong agitation in Madres for the registration of domestic servants for the' same reasons that exist in Hongkong. The Government has, however, without giving any reasons, refused to introduce the newḍegislation Bo fur, a contemporary romarks, suggested Ceylon monopolizes official intelligenes on this subject.
A well-known figure in the history of Oriental banking has just passed away at Hastings, in Mr. Edward the sixty-fifth year of his age Maccall-whore funeral took place on May 6th--will he rumsubered, in China particularly, as the Shanghai representative of the Churterad Bank of India, Australia. and China, and, after that, of the (now defunct) Agm Bank.
TELEGRAMS.
[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT]
BRITISH MINISTRY OF COMMERCE
RECOMMENDED.
LONDON, 10th June,
A Departmental Committee has recom- mended the re-organisation of the Board of Trade and the appointment of a Ministry
of Commerce.
[REUTER'S HERVICE.]
NEW TELEGRAPA CABLE.
LONDON, 8th Jane. A German-Dutch Company is in course of formation with a spital of Mks. 4,000,000 to lay a cable connecting the Celebes, Pelaws and Tho with Shanghai, Philippine Islands German and Datoh Governments are giving large sabaidies.
THE UNITED STATES AND
MOROCCO.
It is to discredit to the moral worth of the Kuusinn commanders in Shengking that in the course of a serious war they have been de DISPENSARY is now being CARRIED ON feated; both belligerents cannot be on the winding side, and the defeated in all periods of the world's history when brave men have fought and lost have felt consolation in a cheerful acceptance of the decreas of an a.lverse fate. The fight at Kiachow ex-
LONDON, 8th June. hibited some of the best traits of the
The Sultan of Morocco has appointed a nar Russian army, its capacity of rapidly con
local Governor, thus complying with one of the structing works of defence, when another
demands of the brigand Raisuli, and it is M. Palorowski, the great pianist, was to sail army would yield to the paroutly inevit-
from Naples on the 29th alt for Melbourne.reported that he is granting all Raisali's other The HOURS of BUSINESS of the able and retire. The Russian cumaraunders
Aflor visiting the principal cities of Australis demands in order (o arpadite the release of the had mistaken the character of the troops and New Zealand, it i stated that le two American and English captives. Two give recitals ut Hongkong and moro battleships, the Eifinois and the Missouri. with whom they bad to fight. The mis will
Japan. which he sonic months have been ordered to Tangier from the United take was natural enough; a nation whose Skaughai. system of drill is aimed at repressing allego contenylated including in his tour. will States.
on account of the war, be omited, but when individuality in its ranks is apt to fare but
he learns how erroneous is the notion that the ill in a contest where success mainly depouds
cb was the on the individual soldier. case in the attack on the heights over Kin- chow; here there was no room for manwavr. ing in the ordinary way, and the soldier, taught to fight in large masses, had mani- feally no chance against au eusiy such individual of whom was trained to act independently as a separate unit. Under such circumstances, and immediately follow. ing a defeat, the Russian commanders wise.tain town 3,000 foot lugh, by means of mosqui- ly declined to attempt a stand at Dalay toes which had bitten fover patients. The germ No prudent general would have done other of the, dissave resembles forms of the mudarial wise. Having made up their minds to parasite. evacuate, the Russian commanders would bare displayed more wisdom, as well as a'
premises are as follows:-
Weok Days, 8.30 AM to 6 P.3. Saturday, 8.30 A.M. to P.31.
Bunday,
10-A.M. to P.M.
An Assistant will be on duty at all times to
dispenso prescriptions.
social life of the Japanese is grently disturbed by the war, he will probably change his mind on the question.
According to Dr. Graham, of Beirout, dengue fever also known as African ferer, giraffe fever, dandy fever. &c., is caused by the mosquito. It is an eruptive faver, seldom fatal, but with dis- agreeable consequences, for instanco, itsonania. It cours in prostration, and even paralysia. hot climates and the Southern States of America,
Dr. Graham has, carried the disease to a moun-
According to the Ringoon Times Mr. Maurice E. Bandmann has gone into partour
A. S. WATSON & CO. better appreciation of military honour, bad ship with Mr. Henry Dallas, who will take over
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FROM THE "STRAITS TIMES"]· GULF AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP. LONDON, 4th Jane. An American named Travis has won the Amateur Golf Championship at Sandwich,
[Mr. W. J. Travis is the champion golf player of America. He und Mrs. Travis, as well as Mr. John Mollier, jun., and Mrs Mollier, who are also famous players, arrived in England on 7th May. Mr. Travi, who is a member of the Garden City Golf Chub, has been for four years the champion of Amarica.]
COUNTY CRIJKET.
LONDON, 4th June. Lancashire's inuings in the match against Earray at Manchester closed for i13.
Kent. v. Worcestershire: at Maidstono→→ Kent. 293.
LATE TELEGRAMS. [VIA INDIA, COMMON SHELL SUPERIOR TO SHRAPNEL. LONDON, 17th May. The Tintes cartespondent, describing the fighting on the Yalu, says that the common holds the exclusive right
of all Mr. Gee-shell proved much superior to shrapnel. The Edwardes' plays, as well as nearly all the suc cessful oporus that have been produced in
London.
The ab. they yielded the place intact. solutely wanton destruction of buildings and jetties, and the aulicious damage to the bridges and rolling stock of the branch line from the main track to Dalny, which formed no part of the defence, and would have done no service to the besiegers, cannot be construed as the act of a Power with any pretensions to be considered civilised.
A Rangoon telegram states that Captain With nu affectulion that they were engaged
E. B. Rost. I.M.S., Resident. Melical Officer, in warfare with na uncivilised Power,
Rangoon General Hospital, and Government [the Russian commanders have ali, through Bacteriologist, has discovered a cure for that the present campaigu pretended to be- terrible disease, leprosy. He has had, it is said. lieve themselves exempt from the ordinary 29 cases under treatment during the past seven rules of civilised war; and have carried months, and has apparently effected full and temper very ill becomanent cares in every instance. Captain Rost will probably go home this your to attend position the iag
which they have
the Medical Conference held annually in Europe, The discovery has created the most intense in-
MARRIAGE. On the 36th April, at All Saints', Ennisuureit on with a Gardens. Knightsbridge, by the Vicar, the Rev. Ravenscroft Stewart, Canos Bristol, CHAR ES STEWART SHARP, of Hongkong, elder surviving
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of the late Dr. Hoon SARY, M.R.C.S. of
Eng, of Cullen, Hanffshire, to ELLAN BERnows, widow of HENRY Hunrows of "Stookhole," Worksop, younger daughter of WiLLIAM LESTON, J.P., of Oundle.
The Daily
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Anoush there is no definite course of action marked out for a defeated commander when giving up to the cuciny his post, it is
beeu weakly allowed to assume by the
greatest triumph of the Japanese was when They, roated 20,000 Russians, - whom they altacked with only a quarter of that number.
LORD CURZ N.
LONDON, 17th May. The Daily Telegraph, in an article on Lord Curzus, says be is the greatest Vicaro sin es Lard Dalhousie, and has stamped a vigorous and permanent improve upon the whole system. of our government in the East, “
DEATH OF MR, JUSTICE NORRIS.
LONDON, 17th May. Mr. Joba Freeman Norris, late Judge of the
other European Powers. On the other terest and the warmest admiration in medica! High Court of Calcutta, is dead.
hand, it is interesting to note the contrary method of conducting the war adopted by their antagonists. Hero every care har been taken to do as little damage as possible to private property, the Geneva cross his been scrupulously respected, even in the case where the Russian Commander-in-Chief was meau enough to make use of it to cover his own light from Port Arthur; Russian prisoners again have had the same care taken of them as Japanese soldiers them-
circles in Raugóðn,
The news of tim death of Mr. Cigarles William Gorden, of Mowre. Kamsay & Co., Hankos, the M.-C. Daily Newe says, will be received with profound regret in Shanghai, as well as in Hankow, where he had resided for over twenty years, and whore he was universally liked and respected: He married within the last two years or so a sister of Lady. Cameron, of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, with whom very deep sympathy will be felt. He was a nephew
of one of the fret residents in Hankow, Mr. William G. Gordon, and Huukow will
generally considered good form that the selves, while Japanese ladies of rank bave remember for a long time the genial and popular
works should be handed over in as good condition as the actual requirements of the war being carried on will permit. The common sense of modern nations deprecates wanton destruction, and a large portion of the modern practice of interentional law is occupied with the duty of the belligerent in preserving as far as possible intact all private property. With that cynical dis, regard of the conventions which has marked the conduct of the Government of Russia, both at home and abroad, especially sincs
Charlie," Gordon. He did at Kaling on the 9th ult. at the age of 34.
The F.M.S. Railway authorities have labelled certain railway carriages us reserved for Chinese only. The effect of the labelling renders the entry of non-Chinese into the Chinese carriage an offence, but the Chinaman who enters other
to do so. To prevent his doing so, u is now done carriages would be perfectly within his rights
is an illegality. It is understood that the Chinese parties interested are about to fight the The elusion of question by all legal means. Chinese from unlabelled carriages, however, is
TIMBER FROM INDO-CHINA.
PARTS, 29th May. A decreo modifies the export of timber from Indo-China.
BOWLS.
THE KOWLOON BOWLING GREEN CLUB.
J. Galt J. Kyles.
D COMPETITION. J. Galt. J. Ramsey.
THE WAR
[FROM CUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS]
THE SULTAN AND RUSSIA'S
BLACK SEA FLEET.
Loxnos, 10th June, 10.5-a.. It is firmly reported that the Sultan has given his consent to the passage of Russia's Black Sea fleet through the Dardanelles
ANOTHER JAPANESE SUCC. SS.
Kong, 10th Juno, 4:26-pri. The Japanese have occupied Simiong?
The Russians fled, burning the Chinese houses as the Japanese ap. proached.
LONDON, 10th June, 10 5 a.. The Japanese have reoccupied Saimatze,
[JAPANESE OFFICIAL DESPATCH.]
JAPANESE OCCUPY SAINACHIH
AND SIUYEN.
WATER CARNIVAL.
OPENING OF TRE V.R.C. AQUATIO SEASON.
T Messrs. T. Mock Handicappers - J. H. R. Hance, Startera:~Mosers E. M. Hazoland und F. Meek. Judges Messrs A. Chepan and A. Rodger. Timekeeper- Mr. J. H. R. Haneu.
The Victoria Recreation Club's Aquatic Seuson opens to-day with a series of competitions. commencing at 4.30 p.m. The Committee of the Club request the pleasure of the ladies of
Hongkong at the Club Enclosure, Austin Road, Kowloon, and the Secretary's launch will Ionsei
Blake Pier at 4 p.m. to convey spectators and competitors to the Club premises. Entries ar as follows:-
430 Two LENGTHS HANDICAP. Thos first two in each heat to swim in the final.
HEAT ).
H. C. Auxton.. P. M. Remedios G. H. Macdonal
C. Humphreys
R. C. Witchell N. H. Alves
J. Cronin...
M. Humphreys
H. J. W. Gidley
A. V. Barros J. Millar
R. Lapsley
T. C. Swaby...
Owese.
HEAT
"Go' Owes 2 sre.
14.
HEAT 3.
6. M. Gilley
"Ga Owes 6 sor
J. M. Roza Pereira
J. A. S. Alres
9
A. J. V. Ribeiro
1}
J. Witchell
B
5.00 p.m.-Boys' Bacs (two lengths handi- Past entries. cap). Nizo to 14 years of age. Son or brothers of members only. Two prizes. 510 p.m. -TEAM RACE. Tenis as follows:
1
3. Witchell (Capt.) J. Millar
H. J. W. Gidley
J. M. Roza Pereira
Toxxo, 10th Jane, 7.40 p.m. General Kuroki reports that a detachurent occupied Saimachih on the 7th inst,
Our casualties were three mon killed and E. R. Moore 24 men wounded.
The enemy left 23 killed on the field, besides two oficers and five men who were
taken prisoners.
General Kuroki's army, exoperati ng with the forces that landed at Takashun, occupied Siuyou on the 8th inst., driving the enemy towards Tainucheng and Kaiping.
C. M. S. Alves
3.
N. H. Alves (Capt.)
G. Humphreys J. A. S. Alvos
R. Henderson
W. T. Androws
|J. Cronin
R. C. Witchell (Capt.)
A. J. V. Riboire
S. M. Gidley
O. R. Chunnutt
J. D. Maclonald
G. H. Rubie
t.
A. E. Alvos (Capt.)
A. V. Barros
H. C. Sayer
F. D. Bain
H. C. Anston
P. M. dos Remedios
WATER POLO.White . Blue. Teams
BLO
R. C. Witchell (Capt)
N. H. Alves
J. R. R. Hance
F. D. Bain
A. V. Barros
H. H. Lammert
The enemy consisted of 4,000 cavalry H. J. W. Gidley with 6 guns.
Our casualties were three men killed, 'nad- one lieutenant, one sub-lieutenant and 28 inen slightly wounded,
[Scarcely two mups among the multitude recently published agree as to the spelling of places in the arena of the war, and it is difficult to discorer exactly where the places mentioned in the foregoing telegrams are
'sitmateri.
WHITE
J. Witchell (Capt.)
C. E. A. Haneo
J. Miller
C. Humphreys
A. J. V. Ribuiro
R. Henderson
S. M. Gidley
THE STANLEY OPERA AND DRAMATIC COMPANY.
Is the Theatre Royal last evening, in spit, of the many disadvantages which prevail in Hongkong it this eangen of the year, the above Company was favoured with a fair and some what demonstrati caudience, whau they produced that old favourits of playgoers "The Harbour Under the depressing conditions:
Saimachih, spelt in the London telegram as cheng. Sinyon (usually spelt. Hain-yen) is a prevailing last night it woull be obviously Faimates, is apparently north of Fengwang lights,” large town west of Fengwaugcheng and anfair to judge the respective merits of the north-east of Takushan, while Kaiping is on the line of railway due west of Siayen and porformers, either calia.tively or individually. Tomucheng about midway between Kaiping although it was more than once apparent that and Haicheng. General Kuropatkin was the Company might have been seen to better advantage. Taking it on the whole, however, reported to be in this locality a few days ago. →ED.]
the performance was far from discreditable, and an improvement apon that of tho pro inus oven- Connt von Bulow on May 8th made an jeg. The orchestral portions, were pleasingly important speech in reply to one by Herr Bebel rendered, and the principals worked hard to make on the general position of Germany. The the play a success, nad given more favourable Chancellor said that he would not follow the conditions the performance would be quite up to the standard expecled by a Hongkong audience. Social Democratic leader far in the survey heIt will be seen from the advertisment that the had given of the international situation. He
ever-popular andemotional drama East Lyane would only deal with some observations which will be staged this evening, whoa we trust the Seemed particularly to require correctiva. Horr
THE GERMAN - CHANCELLOR
AND THE WAR.
Bebel had alluded to a tolegram which the Company will meet with greater sucress than Emperor had sent to the Tsar from Syracuse, has attended their efforts on the previous but he had not given the correct text. It was nights. 'certainly true that the Emperor in his tel graphic message had given expression to warm sympathy on the occasion of the grave disaster
MASONIC.
*FORMATION OF A NEW DISTRICT GRAND
LODGE.
The final for the next bowls competition will by which so many brave reu had lost their lives
in the discharge of their duty. Count vou For long time blasonic Lodges in Hongkong be played to-morrow afternoon-
Bulow was convinced that this sentiment of working under the Scottish Constitution lavo "A" COMPETITION.
human sympathy was shared not only by the desired to have a District Grand Lodge. The majority of the House, but also by the great question had often been discussed, but nothing majority in the country. Hear, hear," on the definito took place until the commencement of Right.) I would also take this opportunity this year, when Wor. Bro. D. Horley, who is of expressing his regret that a section of the German Pross, particularly the comic paper, had repeated their conduct of a few years ago by making the misfortunes of a friendly country the subject of malicious and spiteful articles and
"HOIHAO" BREAKING UP. The Yatshing, arrived from Hongay yesterday. She reported having sighted the wrecked Hochao; the vessel is ashore four miles E.S.E. of Buinan Head. She is apparently breaking up. The bows are under water.
earried ou wholesale; while at the sure time Selection
Waltz.........
the accession of the present Tean, all those Russia will ever be restored to the po people of all nationalities are allowed to decay Cake Walk... Jolly Negmes"
"God Save the King."
not thought it beneath them to themselves attend on Russian wounded. Looking at the aftair in its most sordid, light the action of the Russian commanders has from a merely financial point of view been unwise in marked degree. Had the Russian troops respected this property, unservicablo as it would have been to a belligerent, they would from this point of view bare established a claim for consideration when expenses came to be adjusted. Whatever happens in the future it is in the last degree unlikely that
sion of Port Arthur; a wise belligerent
and travel in carringes reserved for Chinese, would have taken some pains, if not to
Chinese are being constantly proceeded preserve. his good name, at least to have
to present against in Australian law courts, and in most instances heavily fined, for selling pakt-a-pre some tangible counterclaim
It is well that-
lottery tickets. That, of course, is an old story; against bis expulsion. these facts should in the interest of civilisa-bit, just at present, taken in conjunction with tion receive more attention from the other the existence of a big white man's gamble for Powers, whose own honour is intimately ready cash, now proceeding in Melbourne, the Pigeon a la Parisienne concerned, than they have hitherto bestowed inconsistoney of the business seems more glaring than ever it did, says an Australian contempor. upon it.
ury. That the Eight Hours Annual Art Union is promoted solely in the cause of charity does nct alter the moral aspect of the matter one jot, Tho Chinese sell their tickets by tempting the purchaser with the chance of a prise in money. The Art Union promoters do exactly the same thing; the first prize is £1,000; and there are also other prizes, ranging in value from £1 to £150,
conventional safeguards for life, liberty, or property, which men of the nineteenth cen. tury foudly imagined had been placed on firm foundations, have been cast to the winds; and international amenities have receded to the low position occupied during the sixteenth century. Slaughter of Jews, persecution of Finlanders in spite and con- tumaey of solemn engagements sworn to by the TEAR on his accession, unprovoked occupation of territory belonging to friendly States without even a pretence of justifica- tion or the miserable wakeshift of a formal deed of surrender; and finally a policy
Eight 'cases of plague were on yesterday's towards outside Blates which in private life list of notifications. Four of them were fatal. would lead to the committal of the per- It was ascertained that one case reported on petrater to gaol for the remainder of his 'the previous day was imported from Canton.
To-day Lord Portsmouth is to move in the House of Lords the appointment of a Select Comittee to inquire into the methods of the Crown Agents.
Sullivan
Secretary for the three Lodges in Hongkong. called a meeting of the Past Masters of each Lodge, and it was decided to form a District Grand Lodge, Wor. Bro, Dr. G. P. Jonlar was approached on the subject and consented te caricatures. ("Hear, hear," on the Right) take up the duties of District Grand Master This expression of regret was in accordanco if the Grand Lodge approved. We now learn both with natural human feeling and with poli- that the Commission opposting Dr. Jordan as tical tact. Hear, hear," on the Right and Distriot Grand Master arrived by the last mail among the National Liberals.) If Herr Bobel from home and at meeting was held last
night for the election of the District Grand Lodge Officers, when the following officers were duly elected:—
By kind permission of Lt. Col. Iremonger and officers, the Band of the 93rd Burma Infantry will play at the Hongkong Hotel this orening from 8:09.30 p.m. Programme :-- March......The Espada Ivan Caryli regarded the Emperor's sympathy on the dis Selection Utopia imited" Overture "Margherita d' Anjou" Meyerberaster to the Petroplovsk as a deviation from the neutrality which was incumbent upon Brahms hungarian The Toreador".
District Grond Master, Wer. Bro. Dr. G. P. Monckton Germany in the East Asiatic wat. how could an ...
Munche
Murgia the Socialist leader possibly justify thuse most Jordan; District Grand Deputy Mastor, Wor. Berger
violent attacks in which he had once more Bro. L. Mallory; District Grand Substitute indulged against Germany's Russian neighbour Master, Wor, Bro. F. Howell; District Grand Horr Babel bad called to his uid every conceiv Senior Warden, Wor. Bro. J. Diokie; District able kind of irrelevant historical analogy, and Grand Junior Wardon, Wor. Bro. J.I. Andrews ; had frankly declared that he desired the defeat District Grand Secretary, Wor. Bro, H. Horley; of Russia. That was a doviation from the District Grand Treasurer, Wor. Bro. J. A. honourable and strict neutrality which Garmany Tarrant; District Grand Chaplain, Wor. Bro. maintained towards both sides in the present. T. Jowitt; District Grand Senior Deacon, East Asiatic war. It was indeed, an infrings- Wor. Bro, H. B.Bridger; District Grand Junior ment of neutrality in which he, as responsible Minister, could not join. (Cheers on the Right)
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MENU.
Hors D'Euvres
Anchovy Eggn
EQUP.
Consomme Colbert.
FISH.. Salmon nu Gratin. ENTARES.
Laub Cutleta a la Nelson Chicken and Macaroni Puddings.
CURRY.
Shrimp.
JOINTS.
Reast Hibs of Beef and HorseradİSİ
Roast Capon Rand Bread Sauce Boiled Yori Hama in Jardiniere, COLD.
Cornel Ox Tongue and French Bean Salad.
¡WELTS.
Tapion Pudding Peach Tart Raspbery Ice Cream and Citron Cake Tipay Cake.
Coffee
DESSKET.
Fruits.
The agony columu Isa great institution. Here is a genuine advertisement from the personal column of a London journal-Mary False woman like you not fit to live. I hope you will soon be shat up where your allcted brother is. Will you meet your false old grandfather at your pure-minded, modest mutber's grave st 12 o'clock to-night? May she hant you night and day.-K. L.
Deacon, Wor, Bro. G. F. Focken; District District Grand Director of Ceremonies, Wor Grand Architect, Wor. Bro. G. A. Watkin; Bro, W. C. Claret; District Grand Director of Music, Wor. Bro, C. J. Tyndalo-Lea; District Grand Inner Guard, Wor. Bro. J. Lochead; District Grand Standard Bearer, Wor. Bro. T. Spafford; District Grand Sword Bearer, Wor. Bro. P.D. Hyett; District Grand Bible Bearer, Wer. Bro. W. Farmer; Dis riet Grand Tyler, Bre. J. Vanstone; District Grand P. Jackson, J. W. Graham, and D. Harvey
towards, E. A. Earby J. L. Cotter, F. Last,