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of ten houses have been empty for a long time." Among the causes he enumerates for this state of affairs, he is bound, being a Chinaman, to mention the foreign in
A. S. WATSON & CO., deities; but he does not, as he might
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A FINE SELECTION OF THE
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FRENCH PERFUMES,
IN BLEGANT BOXES,
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PERFUME
"CUT ROSES "
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
The Volunteers assemble to-night to discuss the arrangements for the proposed dunce.
The Japanese Government is going te start a tobacco factory at Nagasaki on February 1st.
For a Chinese hosiery manufactory at Can- ton, about twenty Japanese experts are being engaged.
1
Shipping is scares, and freight rates pleno Themenally high just now in Japan, according
to the Japan Times.
well have done, attribute the poverty of the South to the disorder which it has continued to suffer so long. His proposal is nothing less than, a tax upon mandarins. Throne may be "hard up" occasionally, the people may be starving, but the pinch was never known to be felt by the high officials. "For the past 300 years the dynasty has had thousands of officials, and the ministers
Pollard's little favourites again enraptured a meagre audience at the Theatre Royal Ist night, when they produced The Lady Shvey." The dancing was particularly clever, and called irth rounds of applauss.
The Mexican carroney is to be finally abolished in the Philippines this New Year. On and after January 1st, a licence (costing ten thousand pesos) will be required in order to sell Morigun money, according to the Cablenciom
TELEGRAMS,
[REUTER'S SERVICE.]
REFORMS IN RUSSIA.
LONDON, 27th December. The Tear has issued a decree declaring that, in conjunction with the undovisting mainten. auco sad iwmutability of the fundamental laws of the Empire, it is the duty of the Government meet any change in the needs of the people which are proved to be mature; even though it involves essential innovations in 1 gislation, the decree directs the Ministers to consider means, sad the possibility of introducing various ad
THE DISTRICT GRAND LODGE, E.U.
DISTRESSED SAILORS AT
HONGKONG.
OFFICERS FOR 1905.
Twelve sailors bulonging to the wrooked's.s. The 20th annual meeting of the District Workfield arrived here from Swatow by the s.. Grand Lodge of Hongkong and South China Hoitan, and seventeon arrived by the ss. Hang (Faglish Constitution) was held at the Masonic Sang. When a Daily Press representative Hall, Zetland Street, laat evening. Wor. Bro.
went to see them at the Sailors' Home yester- E. C: Ray, the Deputy District Grand Master, day afternoon Capt. Breadhead, the skipper of in the absence of Sir Paul Chater, C.M.G., the the wreck, was paying off his crew in the ship- Right Worshipful District Grand Master,
and said that the only clothes they had sared presided. Dr. G. P. Jordan, the Right Worring office. Some of the men were unshaver, were those they were. Taking them as a body shipful District Grand Master Soottish Con- stitution, and the officers of the Scottish they were an unruly looking crowd, and some Cons itution District Grand Lodge of Hong-of them spoke to the captain in such an insolent manor thatthe Shipping Master sont for the keng and South China, prid on official visit to the Lodge. Wor, Bro. E. C. Kay invested the police. The captain refused to give the Daily ollivers of the District Grand Lodge for 1905
Press any information, saying-I have to tell the Board of Trade first. Our reporter inter- Nim Ofice
Lodge as follows;--
Foochew 1,812 viewed the sailors; the facts, as he gathered D.S.G.W... W. Bro. C. S. Rogers D.LO.W... W. Dra. H. J. Watson United Sar. 1,341 D.G. Trean.... W. Bro. W. H. Wickham.. Par. 1,165 Victoria 1.020 D.G. Regtr... W. Bro. E. H. Ruy.. D.G.P.AG P... W. Bro. F. Salinger S. of 8. C. 2013 G. Sec... W. Bro, A. D. Gourdin Victoria 1.9.6 D.S.G.D... W Bra. B B. Harker Zetiane 525
D.J.G.D... W. Bro. H. B. A. Hvile United Ser. 1,311 D.G.S. of W. W. Bro. H. W. Wolle United Sur. 1,341 D.G.D. of ... W. Bro. C. l. Grace.. Vietorius 1,026 D.G.A.D. of C....W. Bro. H. Sykes... Zotland 525
ministrative reformas, and to report them as soon as possible; these will not involve any practical The pro- posals include bringing tho pesant laws into change in the system of government,
messaros to ensure the application of the law for all alike, establishing logul responsibility for arbitrary nets, ansuring the independence of the courts, the extension of the powers of local institutions, and measures to make them more representative, the revision of exceptional laws D.G. 8. BW. Bro, CA. D. Melbour Per. 1,165 against the enemies of public order, the intro-DG St. Bere. W. Bros. R. D. Thomas (8. of duction of which has involved the grave exten While on a voyage between Newchwong ansion of the discretionary powers of the adminis Kobo the shaft of the Clones steamer. Vi turéatrative nuthorities, the revision of the disabilities broke sud the versol drifted for some distance of the natives of certain territories, and the until sighted by the British steamer Hounslow, revision of the Press laws, enabling the Press, which took her in tow to Nagasaki for repairs. to fulfil its mission worthily in interpreting the reasonable strivings for the advantage of
in the court have lived on the fat of the land
Arrangements liave been made by the Osaks at the expense of the people. They have every luxury that can be enjoyed, yet they complain. Shosen Kaisha for the opening of a regular They are the most ungrateful people in the service to Chinwantao (Shankaikwon) with two conformity with the general legislation, D.G. Chap'n W. Bro. C. J. Ifrontz S, of S, C, 2013 -
steamers The now service was to be, inaugur world. These are the people from whosated on the 10th of Decembor, fonds should be raised." WANG would assess the mandarins forty per cent, of their incomes, and thue this HARCOURT of Sinin sees a prospect of millions of taele without difficulty. "At first it would be a great surprise to the public generally, but the people would be pleased." We are told that this scheme has found favour at Peking, and that the proposer has been summoned to an audience. We hope no harm many befall him, but we cannot repress some saxiety. For one thing, the memorialist was indis- creet enough to suggest that half of the money so raised would be sufficient to send to Peking. The other moiety be proposed to distribute among the commercial bureaus in the provinces, to be spent in encouraging
The hyena which escaped from Bacustou's Cirens at Manila afforded the local seribes columns of copy. The Cablenews complained that it kint people awake with its laughing. It was described as" rearing with merriment."
Seventeen subscription griffins arrived from Shanghai by the ss. Hang Sang. They were
MITCHAM LAVENDER WATER. inventors to improve implements and tools.drawn for at Kennedy's Stables:-Mr. Mac.
FANCY PERFUME SPRAYS.
VARIETY!
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In this way the spirit of the people may be roused, and the resources of the country developed." This will not be popular at Peking, and the whole thing is likely to be pigeonholed in consequence, while the en-
donald, two; Mr. Houston, two: Hon. Mr. W. J. Gresson. two; Mr. Potts, two; Menirs Oven, Babington, Peter, Forrast, J. A. Jupp, Craick- shauk, Chater and Mody, one each.
The Mitani Buesan Keisha, agente of the
Russia.
LATER
The St. Petersbarg newspapers profess almost unqualified sutistuolion with the Tur's decree, which the Novce Vranya describes as a
second eufranchisement of the peasants.
THE WAR.
BY COURTESY OF THE JAPANESE CONSUL
URLUNGSHAN TAKEN.
Toxro, 29th December. The Port Arthur army reports that the
8.C. 2013) and 11. J. Weel (Cor., Amay, 18,06) P. Org........, G. Grimble Victoria 10 D.G. P... Wor. Bro. H. G. Baker Exited Ser. D.G. Asst. F...Bro. E. H. Shurn...Perseverance 1,165 D.G. Stewards... W, C. Barrett (Victorin 1,025), W. H. Pureelt (Zetland 329), J. Liublett (United Ser- vica 1,311), H. Creakey (Car. 1,5-6), A. V. Hogg
i912).
(S. of 8.0.2.13) and A. A. Nielen (Foo
Unofficial Members of the B, of G.P.-W. Bros. F. W. DG. Fyle Bro, J. Vanstone.
Clark (Perseverance 1,183) and W. H.-Woolley (Urstad Service.1,5413,"
them, are are as follows:-
The Workfield was on a voyage to Hongkong for orders with u carge of Welsh coal. The vessel came out in the Cape of Good Hope, thus: avoiding Suez Canal dues. In due course she arrived off the China coast, and is supposed to have struck a rock four miles to the north and east of Turtle Rock, which is situated off Kup- eli Point. The chart shows no rock in this position. A sailor described the occurrence thus We struck at three o'clock on Christmas Eve, and then kept right on. For the first hour or so the ship did not show much signs of making water, but afterwards she started filling up very quickly in No. 2 hold. The water was gaining so rapidly, causing the vessel to go down by the head, that we raised the water-tight doors just enough for the bilge-injection to get a supply, The ship. nevertheless, gained water steadily, so as to be able to make full use of the pumps. till the engine room started filling up, putting MUSIC AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE.
out the fires and making things dangerous His Excellency Sir Matthew Nathan [It is reported that the firemen refused to stay
ruests at K.C.M.G, entertained several
in the engine room under the conditions). Wa Government House on Wednesday evening, abandoned the ship, taking to the life-bonts, at The band of the German flagship First Bismarck between two and three o'clock on Christmas was in attendanor. This is the fired amcert of morning. When we shoved off the bow was this description given at Hongkong. Those, deep in the water and the stern slicking up; who took part in the programme were
sho was fast tilling. We remained in the boats follows:-Mr G. P. Lammert song). Mrs.
fil daylight, when the vessel eank [The vesse] Kruger (song), Miss Henrietta Murkons (violin
W. Bro. A. O'D. Gourdin was appointed and invested as Past District Senior Grand Warden.
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terprising and enlightene1 WANG will pos- Meiji Fire Insurance £o: Ld., of Tokyo, lave veti and the centre of the ariny, ut 10 m. solo), Makers. Krager. Lammert, Wacker and is supposed to havo sunk in from sixteen' to
forwarded to us some very pretty English- Japanese calendars showing views of Japan. Fujiyama, the Sacred Mountain, naturally being prominent. The capital of the Company is
Y1,600,000, and reserve fund Y1,776,700.
Mr. B. D. Setna leaves Hongkong for Bombay
Wednesday, blew up a parapet at the trout of Urlangshan fort. Occupying the parapet by assault, they constructed thero defensive works, despite the enemy's fire, under cover
pro-
Konig (roon) quartette), Miss Merryicos (pianoforte solo), Mrs. Fullerton (sour), Mias Brown (violin soloj, Mrs. Marty (song), Miss Henriette Markens (violin solo), Mr F.
Austin Fong), Misy Shelton Hooper and Mr. A. G. Ward (pianoforte duet), Mr. W, B.
seventeen fathoms of water, Gool Hope Cape bearing north-west, distant fifteen miles]. We the boats by pulling through the surf When we landed natives gathered around, and then turned towards the shore, beaching
seemed to regard us as if we wore,
We are informed by a Parsee contributor that of heavy guns and field-guns. At 4 p.m. Schmidt (song) and Miss Merrylees (piane forts carious wild animals.
they assaulted and occupied the line of solo). It is hoped that H. E. the Governor.
will hold many mors such concerts.
THE SAILORS' HOME. heavy guns in the interior, and then ceeded to the gorge of the fort, whence the
At present there are thirty-seven anemployed. enemy was eventually dislodged after a stout resistance. Thus the whole fort of Urlung-officers and sighty unemployed sailors at the shan fell into Japanese hands at 7.80 p.m.
by the English mail to-me rrow. Mr. Setas, AS manager of the Cawasjee Pallanjee & Co. hong, is a well-known business man, and being also a society man, he has many friends who condole with him on the recent death of his father, the sad event which occasions his departure.
sibly meet a similar fate. It is a great CUT GLASS BOTTLES
pity, for he has undoubtedly put his finger BEST ENGLISH MAKE, IN GREAT on the most proper and profitable source of If it were unde to apply to income. capital, as well as to income, there might be a surprising disgorging of funds that lave no business to be where they are at present; A. S. WATSON & CO. but it is a dream unlikely of fulfilment.
WAND is against Sir ROBERT HART's scheme, of course, and he remarks: The tariff of likin is five per cent,, but owing to its passing through so many hands, it amounts to fully thirty per cent." Man- darius would no doubt do as better man de in other countries, and misrepresent their incomes, when Waxa's collectors came round. If they failed to persuade the in-satisfactory arrangementa had been made by Mr. came tax people of their poverty, they would also soon recup themselves, in the old sweet way, and on the groaning tax.. payer would be no better off in the end.
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Last (Thursday night there was an auusually brilliant assemblage at the City Hall, on the occasion of the Amateur Dramatic Club's annusl fancy dress ball. Adequate and entirely
Socretary Mitchell. The floor was in fine order, the music fair, and nearly three hundred dancers thoroughly enjoyed the event: There
were many capital costumes,
A case in which the wisdom of Solomon might
There must be nothing short-of-a-revolution-he bean of no avail has been before Mr. of some kind before the status and well-Hazeland at the Police Court for the last two being of the Celestial hoi polloi can be really days. His Worship was asked to decide who There were maile good. Taxing the mandarin is not at was the rightful owner of a chair.
witnesses to swear that the chair was the all a bad idea, but suppressing him, as MARK TWAIN would say, with a club, would property of the complainant, others to prove that it belonged to the defendant. The evidence be cheaper, and more efficacious in the long given on both sides was apparently without flaw, and His Worship eventually had to dismiss
run.
There are now 3,753 Bussian prisoners in Japan.
The Philippines Tariff Commissi n hus sent its report to Congress,
HONGKONG, DECEMBER 30TH, 1904.
WANG CHIA Cin, the "probationary com- missary of records," in the Chekiang prefecture, is a Chinaman for whom we feel obliged to express some admiration. judge from his memorial to TIEH LIANG,Tuvalay next. one of the commissioners whose duty is to
To
scrape the provinces in order to enrich the Imperial treasure-chests, WANG is an en lightened, an honest, a fearless, and...it is to be feared-a foolish man. According to the translation of bis memorial, which we reproduce to-day from the Pcking and Tientsin Times, he has realised the differ- ence between Chinese and foreign methods of government, and the real use of troops He points out that foreign nations never "oppress and exhaust" the people in order to raise troops. He also sees that in more blessed lands, the troops are guarantors of trade and good order, instead of disturber, thereof China is asking for more troops, bat as her present lot has turned out to be, and WANG has a novel, a during, and withal si sensible scheme to obtain the necessary
funds.
His prefatory remarks are evidence of his knowledge of the thinness of the ice over which he skates.
Mr. A.
R. Lowo notifies that the fire insurance offices will be closed on Monday and
The first night that the Iroquois Theatra in Chicago was re-opened, after the frightful holocaust of a year ago, it was packed,
A San Francisco telegram to the Manila Cableneue says the ith February (Chinese new year) bas been fixed as the date for the final storming of Port Arthur.
the case.
Mr. C. L. Brown, a seaman on the Calchas, seems to have disobeyed orders and consented to be interviewed by the Manila newspapermen. The only remark of interest that hus seeras to have mede was thus reported:-" Mr. Browa says, and he is corroborated by his shipmates, that the only objent of the Russians in holding 'them at Vladivostook was to force the owners to sell her, after finding that they could not keep her on the charge of carrying contraband of war, as there was not a pound of munitions of
war on board."
By kind permission of Major Radcliit, and officers, the Band of the 93rd Burma Infantry will play the following programme of music, st the King Edward Hotel, during diuser, on Friday, the 30th December, 1904 (weather per-
There was talk at Manila of sending an ocean tug to look for the overdue steamer Legaspi,mitting) --- which was supposed to have been disabled and driven before the monsoon.
Morch........"Le Conquerant "
Under the Moon” Intermezzo. Selection...
Il Corsaro" Polka........ Bon Vivant
Ord Hame
Reusch Verdi Godfrey Schub rtiana" ............. Godfrey "Des Fleurs --- Tchaikowsky
The La cers Attack".
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(Manilo Cablenews Service) PESCADORES UNSAFE
SHIPPING.
FOR
SAN FRANCISCO, 20th December. Japan has Botified the State department at
Washington that American shipping mast
Yeap at least twenty miles away from the Pescadores Inlands, off the west coast of For- moED, The limit includes the Posondores Strait, batween the islands in question and the mainland of Formosa.
The
some
The vaseals managed to
steal the few rags of clothes that some of us had saved. The light-house keeper from Good Hope Cape then came over the hills, took us to his place and treated us well. He had no beds for. ue, but he did everything in bis power to make us confortable. He managed to signal the N.D.L. 38. Samson. She stopped und took us on board. That wasnt about 7 a. on the 26th. We arrived at Swator on Tuesday, and were afterwards brought on to Hongkong by other steamers. No lives were lost.
The Worfield bad between tresand six
Her owner
Sailors' Home. These figures include twenty- one sailors and seven officers belonging to the wrecked steamer Workfeld. These mer have been paid off and their expenses are being paid by the Board of Trade until they are soat home to England as distressed British seamen. Bigures also include about twenty members of the crew of the ss., Salfordia-men who refused to go to Vladivostock in the vessel. The men amuse themselves by playing billiards, baga elle and cards. There is also a gymnasium and piano inngineer; J. H. Rogers, second engineer; H. Baillie, third engineer; M. Hall, fourth both the sailors' and officers' quarters. accommodation-bath rooms, bed-rooms, etois engineer; J. G Crona, first mate; S. J. Copuelly, second mate; and J. Hopkius, third
The
It is reported that the Japanese are lying teily very good, and the grounds of the build. mines along the entire west and northwest ing. laid out with flowers, are very attractive.
Yesterday Capt. A. Milroy, the Superinten- coast of Formoss, from Koaling bay to Kilung, ia anticipation of the arrival of the Baltic sundant of the Home, employed a number of dron in far eastern waterY.
European beachcombers to serab the church American shipping between Manila and Nagasaki has been warned to take the tast of down, clenu the rails, do some painting and Formoss and to keep at least twenty miles to various odd jobs. The men seemed pleased and the north-east of Kilung at the northerni limit grateful for the employment.
of the island.
The other commercial nations have received similar warning.
It is evidently Russia's prime intention to seek a base in Formoss.. It is true that with the exception of Kilung, as far as regards the part actually under occupation, there is no good port, but the Pescadores are near, and it is these which Russia would sook to recupy as a first move. There are besides, on the east coast, practically unexplored, one or two hays which will afford a temporary shelter, so that the pro- position is not so chimerical as would appear at first sight. The Russians once established in comfortably quarters in the Pescadores, it is to expected that the state. f affairs will change,
he
and Japan be obliged to employ all her naval force to guard the Formosa obangal. Then Russia would attack the Japanese communica tione, using Formosa as a base.
GREAT BRITAIN AND THE MIDDLE EAST.
▲ EUROJAN OPINION,
Discussing the saccessive encroachments of Great Britain in South-Eastern Persia," the Buss remarks that once that region is finally in British hands Kussia can have no direct access Bobu
to the Indian Ocean, and the Persian Gulf will then be a British possession and of no use to Hors d'Oeuvres-Sliced Cucumbers, Russia in any way.
Selection ... Witz.......
Messrs. Gregor & Co, ask us to contradict a rumour that their fina is being run by a Chi- nese syndicate. We do so willingly, having Galop already published the names of the principals
intororted.
MENU
God-Save the King."
"Our whole movement to the south in the
FOOTBALL.
HONGKONG FOOTBALL CLUB Y, NAVAL TEAM This match was played on the Club's ground at Happy Valley yesterday afternoon under Bugby rules. The Clab played two men short, and were defen'el. Bates, of the Naval team, scored a goal and a try against Kempthorne's try for the Club.
H.N.8,
Result: Navy, I goal, 1 try; Club, 1 try.
VENGEANCE" V. 88TH CO. RG.A This match was played on the Naval ground under Association malas, the following teams competing:-
Vengeance-Marchant (Capt.), goal; Briggs and Gardner, backs; Cornick, Plummer, and Halligan, halves; Rovel, Keywood, Mr. Greevy, Burness and Gilbert, forwards.
R.G À. :--Banks, geal; Compton and Cassidy, backs; Cooper, Chew, and MeLellan, halras; Longman, Maguire, Barlow, Langford and Patterson, forwards.
The game cuded in favour of the Vengeance by one goal, which Gilbert shot into the net shortly after play began.
thousand tons of ecal nu board. Was W. R. Re, of Belfast, and she was a steel The vessel of 2,769 tons. built in 1901. officers are as follows:-F. Shields, chiof
maste.
GARRISON ORDERS.
HEAD QUARTERS,
HONGKONG, 29th December, 1904′′ ATTACHMENT-No. 1. The following will
be attached as under from 1st January, 1905, in relief of RA.M.C. who return to Station Hospital, Victoris, for duty. No. 12184, Pte Holland, R.A.M.C., to 2nd Royal West Kont Regt, at Mount Austin for Rations, No. 18352, Pie Walden, RAM.C., to R. G. A. Lysmuй for rations and quarters.
CUN PRACTICE No. 2. Gun practice will be carried out as under:--Nos. 1 and 5 Cox H.K.S.By.R.G.A. from Lyemun (Pak-sha-wan) in the direction of Junk Bay on 2nd, 4th, and 6th January. 1905, commencing daily at 9.30am.
No. 83 Co. R.G.A. from Lyemun at targets placed on Bigh Junk Peak ou 6th January, 1905, commencing at 9,30 a.m.
Launch will leave Kowloon Police Pier at 8.30a.m. and Murray Pier at 8.45 a.m. each day,' No. 87 Company R.G.A. and No. 1 Company H.KS.By.R.G.A. from Pinewood Battery in a north-westerly direction ou 9th January, 1905. commencing af a.m.
Nos. 1 and 5 Companies H.K.S.Bƒ.E.G.A. from Pinewood Battery in a north-westerly
9 a.m. direction on 11th January, 1995, commencing at
Tomatoes, and beetroots, Caviare en Toast. Soup Middle East," the journal continues, "will have mcks: Gibson, Parkin-and-Webster, Ilves--1905, commencing at Sywan at 9.30 a.m. and
Result: Vengeance, 1; B.G A., nil.
H.M.8. ALBION" V. H.S. "TAMAK." Competing teams were. -- Albion:-Pelham, goal, Nesbitt and Walters, Hunter, Petrio, Jeffries, Ambler and Gaynon, Tamer:-Hobbs, goal; Wright and Taylor, forwards, backs; Brookman, Lewis and. Harding, halves; Dennnn, Hurston, Ridley, Fernley and Skipton,
-Almond and Chicken, Italion Faste. Fish- of Pigeon Larded.
come to nought. We shall have to content Fried Fish, Entrees-Brisket Grilled Fillet of Beef and Potato Chips, Quail on ourselves with the sands of Turkestan and giro A pic Joints-Roast
Saddle of Mutton, Roast up our most ardent aspirations and tendencies.
Shrimp
Salad-Scorch Salad. Vegetables mentioning the matter, as Turkey, Gold Siladoled ch a louck, Cetalen we may be fold that this is en inopperts as -Boiled Potatoes, Fried Potato Balls, Sweet Corn, before the war with Japan is over we cannot
Sweets Mixed Fruit Pudding even think of an active policy in the Neater East. forwards.
The Minced Pics, Coffee Ico Cream, Finger Cakes. Fruits in Season. Tea and Coffee.
A missionary who las returned to the United States from Jerusalem says that Dowie. has fooded the Holy City with circulars announ. sing that he will enter it riding on a white donkey, and will make the greatest proclama.Boiled Potat tion ever heard on earth.
The Hon, Treasurer of the Alice Moworial
3100
30 15
Very often," he says, “faithful advice cannot be given to high and Mathersole Hospitals begs to acknowledge
with thanks the following donations;
Zoroastrian Charity Fund authorities for fear of giving offence. I am
Fresh Fish Guild well aware that my unworthy words will be of no service, but cannot help speaking frankly to you about this matter. You are here in the South with the order to raise funds for drilling troops in Peking. The
F. W. Spencer
CRICKET.
H.K.C.C. V. THE GARBISON. al This annual match will take place on Satur- day and Monday, the 31st December and 2nd oach day at Au extraordinary general zaesting of the January. Play commencca
The following have been selected Wo Shun Steamboat Co., Ld. will be held on 11.30a.m. the 9th prox., when the following resolution to play for the Club:-Messrs. R. E. O. Bird, will be submitted for the confirmation of the E. G. C. Bailey, W. Daniel, J. T. Dixon, W. Walter Dixon, R. Hancock, IL. Southern provinces are generally known as meeting-That the capital of the company be Dizon, fertile and rich, but in reality they are increased to $140,000 by the creation of 900 new Hancock, C. H. Mackay, G. E. Morrell, and T. wealthy only in appearance, and nine out shares of $100 each.
E. Pearce,
game
ended in a win for the scores being Such a view, however, may result in our linding ourselves, after being victorions in the Far Album by three gouls, the East, beaten in the political field in the Near five to two. The goalkickers for the Albion wore Hunter, Petrie, Ambler and Gaynon, and Middle East. As our interests in these two.
while their fifth was scored by one of the regions are far more important than any we bare on the coasts of the Pacific, we shall thus Tamar man in a seramble in front. The lose more than we shall bave gained by bringing men who found the net for the Tumor were
Taylor and Hurston. the war to a victorious conclusion.
"We must then defend our interests in the Near and Middle East with greater vigour than ever, inasmuch as they are now more monased. The British expedition to South-East Persia is a
1 danger threatening our interests, and its effects must be counteracted. We know very well what comes of British expeditions professedly with purely commercial objects, and we must there- fere take care that that result does not follow in the present instance."
Result-Albion, 5; Tarar, 2.
LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS. The Bucknall Line steamer Bucentaur left Singapore for this port on the 28th inst., and is due here on the 3rd prex.
The N.G.I. steamer Tachia left Singapore for
this port yesterday, and may be expicted here
on the 5th prox.
Noa, lande Companies H.FC.S.By.R.G:A.from Bywan and Faksbowan Batteries in the direc- tion of entrance to Junk Bay va 14th Januarṛ,
The practies from Pakabuwan will com- finishing as 11 a.m: if the range is clear.
mence on the conclusion of that from Sywan.
the above datos practice will take place on the If the weather is unfavourable on either of
following day.
Lanach will leave Kowloon Police Pier at 745 m., A.S.C. Pier at 8 am, and Murray Pier at 8.15 a.m. on 9th and 11th proximo, and AS.C. Pier at 8 a.m., Marray Pies at 8.15 am.
and Kowloon Police Pier at 8.30 am, on 13th proximo.
HOLIDAYS-No. 3. Monday and Tuesday, the 2nd and 3rd prox., will be observed as holidays by
By Order, the troops in Garrison. Military offices will be closed except for despatch of pressing business.
A. A. CHICHESTER, Major, Chief Staff Ofcor.