CORRESPONDEVCE.
THE PUBLIC LIGHTING. TO THE EDITOR OF THE DAILY PRESS," Dear SIF,-I would like to bring to the notice of the authorities the need of having the street lumps lighted earlier than is at prosent done. To my knowledge certain streets in the Colong to wit, Caino Road and its vicinity, are in total darkuses before the gas is turneť os, renders the public thoroughfare dangerous for traffic. I trust the "powers that be" will ero their way to remedy this grievance and so confer a boon on the cominonily-Yours truly,
flongkong 17th October 1995.
This
ELGINITE.
CANTON.
[FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT. İ
16th October, 105. CHÂU TUNGSANGB CASE.
PARIS LEITER.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18TH, 1905,
PABIS, 15th September. THE SHOOTING SEASON.
September, which is one of the nicest months in the roar, marke the opening of the shooting and hunting season in Frave. Although Chaves is a term which means loss in this country than it does in England it is becoming more and more on institution with the Freno and the development of the sporting instinct in France within recent years has been very remarkable. Thus, last year (1004) at this time tho Prefecture de la Seine fecued 2,216 shooting licences to aspiring Nimrods; during the same five days this current year (1905) the number was 3,097, Something between 450,000 and 180,000 shooting licences new taken out annually in the whole of France. As each licence costs 10 franes, this represents a very welcome addition to the roronuse of the State Be well as the Comanca. The Commune is the territorial unity of the country for administra five purposes. There are 26,000 Comes in Viceroy Shams is reported to hate received France widely differing in area and popula information that Chat Tusg-Sung is at prosenttion. Each can have its proper Munisipality in Hongkong. He has ordered Won Tootsi and or may coalesce, or unite together in order to deputy Wol to proceed to that port, and they left economize and facilitate administrativo work.) this morning by the 8.8. Pucan. They have in- Permission to carry a gun port-d'ernes, as it is structionsand the necessary authority to demand called, may be obtained at any Prefecture; it Chan's extradition. Tan sfraid the Viceroy's costs, as sirendy stated, 40 froncs, and is valid information is incorrect and that his two deputies for only one year. The sportsman should I learn that always carry it about him, since any authorisi "are both on a wild gecss chase.
Chan is now beyond the clutches of the Chinese guard may always demaul to see it; and, if authorities. It is reported that he arrived in not produced a summons may be issued which will be attended by expense.. Sporting must Hongkong on the 11th instant by the s.s. Breyera. Mr. Fung Wa-Chen went to meet not be on another's property without leave, him on board), and Chau slayed in his house till and on no uneneinral property out of the season, which is from the 1st September to the let the following morning when he left for Bangkok.
March. Siam, having no extradition treaty with China Viceroy Shum will be denied the pleasure of
Very low of the French seeing Chau within the walls of a Canton prison. choses, to give them their proper uume, get A curious ebincidence is that Mr. Fung Waanything int fresh air and exercise in return Chues, who arrived in Canton on Saturdes, left for their permission to shoot at large. Game this morning by the 8,5. Poran with the deputies is not ton abundant in France, except on who are instructed to obtain Chun's extradition, private estates, where the chasecur may not go. and who both expect to find him in Fung Wa In any case, if the French Nimeod dees little har ze with his gun-gare where he shoots hie faithful dog--a common occurrence he does a lot of good to these who live by providing facilities for the enjoyment of the shooting season. This is why gunsmithe, ammunition dealers, and game beecdere, tanners, tailors, bootmakers-for in France the special outfit or
Chaen's house, Mr. and Mrs. Ho-Tung wore also passengers by the same steamer.
It is rumoured that two of the inmates of the Tai-Tang Youten, where Chau Tang-Sang's concabines and maid-servants are detained, have died.
FQUEEZE.
The owners of the fantan gambling houses in Ping-cheon hare denounced to Viceroy Shum the military official of that city who is lerying a squeeze from them. The Canton Kwong-Hip has urdered by His Excellency to proceed to that city to investigate into the affair:
baen
A LONG QUARUKI.
POOR SPORT.
"hunters" or,
forme in the principal thing-railway com. panies, have all reason to feel grateful for the growth of the sporting appetite. Every pleasant shotin France on a preserved shooting costs the proprietor of the estate between 30 and 35 francs. For less than the fifth of that sps you can buy a pheasant in the Paris markets even when game is scarce. Of conse by so doing, you k se all the picturesque s mezis, you forege the Berco delights of the classe. while you have no excuse for putting on your quaint sporting cuil, if you are anly going to market. No wonder that very true Frenchman's motto is Five to chase, though he bags nothing.
It
He
PROPOSED JAPAN-KOREA
TARIFF UNION..
TO ENCOURAGE JAPANESE EMIGRATION.
rapidly, leaving the care of following them closely to the Imperial Chancellor. would be a profound error to picturɔ the Kaisor always absorbed, his finger an bis brow, in contemplation of the map of the
The Chugai Shogya advocates a revision of Our world, and ever ready to re-arrango it is"-and this will surprise a great many the tariff between Japan and Korea. people-"by nature a man of peace, who does Tokyo contemporary urges that the question. which was made the subject of disenssion at the not wish to upset anything but he feels the tariff anion between the two count i-s necessity of a nervous activity which makes recent conference of the United Chambers of Commerce. merits the serious atleation of the him fear he is wasting his time if he is not dis-
Government. The total trade between Japan William 11 is not s playing his energies.
and Korea last year was only 26 million ver or reign of the old school. He is not bannird but, judging from the remarkable progress made in the past, there is little doubt that the by ideas of the domination of the world. He is on the contrary a very medan man; and if ke tradu admits of greater development if some means of encouragement ene be devisn. The oxisting import tariff of Kores amounts was not the German Emperer, he could well be compared to President Roosevelt," So much to 7 per cent, which in not very high com China, Japan's trade with Korea prudemiuates for a Frenshman on the Kaieer, whose informared with that of other countries and excepting tion was communicated to him by a diplomat over that of other countries, In the light of those facts there may not seem much cessity who knows the Emperor intimately.
for the conclusion of a special tariff union. Bat this is not 83. Most of the Japanese artioler exported to Karon such as rice," sake, sumption of the Japanese in the peninsula, coal, cotton yarn, etc., are chiefly for the cop and it is evident, that the demand for these and other goods in Kores will greatly in- creas, with the emigration of Japanese formers, fishermen, miners and other classes of people to the peninsula With regard to the importe from Korea into Japan, such as bear, animal hides, raw cotton, fish muaure, etc... their production is still largely in the hands of
THE WEALTH OF FRANCY.
week's
Those who considered France to ba poer country, made a great mistake. After peace was proclaimed between France and Germany in 1870-71, Bismarck exclaimed "I thought too much of their country and vot enough of their "money. The French are wealthy, beatuse ssentially thrifty. There is no disregard in Franco, as is so often the case in England, for the fature, which leads an English overier,
to spend all his or workman. wages during the week, arguing that on Saturday he will ressive tha' price of another week's work. The average Frenchman is more careful; in no country in the world is the policy of putting something by for a rainy day more carefully acted up to. Thus, when n Frenchman wishes to take his wife and children for a holiday, he can draw upon bis savings; if he is sick ba onn do the same, and is also able to give his daughter a handsome dot when she gols married.
Koreans There is no doubt, however, that, with the gradual increase of Japanese population, much of these and other industries will fall into the bands of the news-comers. Yet these pay high duty when imported into Japan. sports must, under the existing ar angemonts,
Thus,
in the opinion of the Chugai Shogye, the tariff arrangemouts between Japan and Korea, as they now stand, are likely to prove su obstacle to Japanese emigration to Karen a a rt of tariff anion under the name of the Some years ago Russia, concluded with Korea Russo-Korean Overland Commercial Treaty By this instrument certain places of Korra were opened to frestrade between Russian and Korean, it being agreed that a duty of 5 per cent. should be levied in case of goods being carried out CANDIDATES FOR THE PRESIDENCY.
of certain liroits.. The treaty is now a dead The two most powerful candidates at tho
but should it be resuscitated it present moment for the French Presidonoy are latter, M. Fallieres, President of the Senate, ord M. wanld prove a serious blow to Japanese trade. Dolmor. President of the Chamber. M.M. Some people seem to doubt whether a tariff Brisson, Bourgeois, Duffray, and Rouvier, have union between Japan and Koren would not he also their supporters, especially M. Bourgeois. contrary to the equal opportunities" stipula- The coming Presidential election promises totion in question: however, being intended to be exceptionally keen May the best man recognise the rights and interests in Korea of countries her than Japan. the latter's action in succeed M. Lenbet!
the matter of fariff union will not be bampo red by it in the least. It is desirable that the
A NEW OVERSEA FORCE.
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A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF AMERICAN & FRENCH SHOES;
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Hongkong, 17th October, 1905.
NORTH CHINA INSURANCE CO., LTD.
The report for presentation to the second ordinary general meeting of shareholders, to bo on Tuesday next reads se follens hold at the offices of the company at Shanghai The directora beg to submit, for the informa- tion of shareholders, the annexed duly nudited statement of the company's recounts to the 30th Jane, 190,
M. GAINS,
Manageress
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THE
ROBINSON
PIANO CO.
1904. The balance at credit of this account is Tls, 344,232.79, and after deducting an interim dividend of 75 per cent., aggrogating Tis 9.032.26, paid on the 1st. May list, there remains a sum of The 15,200.53, which the directors recommend should be appropriated in PIANOS $375.
A final dividend of 75 per cent, on the paid- the following maurer up capital.
A bouns of 15 per cent. upon contributory premiums.
Tia
Government should take this malter in hand and to the credit of a silver reserve i
and make sach arrangements us to place the exports and imports between the two countries under a los duty and thus encourage Japanese
migration to Kerta Japan Chronicle.
PROGRESS IN SIAM.
THE KING'S REVIEW OF THE YEAL'S WORK.
Tls. 50,000 to the credit of an "exchange and investment fluctuation acevant."
And the balance to be transferred to under- writing reserve account, closing the account
for 104.
1905. The Bulance at credis of working account to the 30th June amounts to Tls. I 302, 53,57.
Reserse Fond-Acting uador the powers? conferred on them by thwarticles of association, the directors decided to nonvert the Tle. 800,000, referred to in the last report, futo a permanent sterling reserve fund, and it now appears in the balance sheet as £100 000.
In high military circles it is stated that the War Offles are desirous of raising an Imperial and Colonial defence. The recent examination feron to supplement the regular army for Indie of volunteers on Salisbury Plain and elsewhere is said to be connected with the proposal. who are efficient soldiers and good marks Men of the Militia and Volunteer corps to be need to enrol themselves men are in the Foreign Service Legion ou somewhat similar lines to the sections of active service volunteers now existing. These Imperialist soldiers will remain is evil life, but will be trained together annually in large centres, and officered from the Reserve of Officers, which is to be reorganised aud considerably angmented to satisfy the needs of the new Oversea Furca. The force will be largely composed of Militia home volunteers, who are to remain in magh the and will, it is understood, he independent of the sane state as at present, the only prospectiva The Halles Centrales kok uncommonly alteratiou being the reorganisation of the Field Majesty's custom at these assamblies to review by Mears. Wingrove and Hayter, and they four hours later the quarrel was still contine | attractive since the beginning of the mouth, se Army and Voluntour Brigades allotted for home the work of the past year, and in the year just again tender their servic-s to tho Shareholders.
On passing through one of the streets in the walled city on Saturday morning I saw two Chinese women exchanging a few cholec expressions from opposite windows. The crowd that had gathered beneath were being scquainted with all the black deads committed by members of both families. When I returned
ing and the onlookers learnt by that time who wore the notorious members of both families for at least five' generations back!
HOUSE 2 STEAMKR.
A strange accident quiered on the morning of the 13th inst. It appears that when the 8,8. Kwong Chow was steaming up to her buoy a junk was almost collided with. In trying to avoid the junk the steamer ran into a honse On the Hensm which anturally collapsed. The owners are now asking for $500 damages. The mantter will. no doubt, be amicably settled.
LOCAL 81ÖRT.
A football mutek was played hero yesterday between members of the I. M. C. and the crow of H. M. S. Sandpiper. The game ended in a draw. This is the first match played on the new recreation gromanl
tioa
Co.),
DROWNING FATALITY,
does the outside of lading restaurants, poul, terers, and grocers-for the latter sell all morta of game in France. Prices during the first fortnight are proverbially exorbitant, but then game is considered a primeur when it first comes in. Hares are actually selling at from 10 to 12 francs enc they are French naimals, German hares can be had at from 7 to 10 franes
Venison which is si seuree, and deer from
French Lorraine sell at prices varying from 5 to 60 francs each. Partridges which are rather a disappointing feature this year se far-com- As time mand from to francs & brace.
goes on, prices become cheap and supplies All wealthy Parisians feast more abondant daring September game as a matter of
course, since it is die rigueur.
AN UNUSUAL PICTURE OF THE KAISER.
defence.
Proposals are to le nude shortly for obtain ing a greater supply of officers for both the Mitic and Volunteers, and there are indica tions that the latter will be more liberally dealt with in the near future. The scheme, which has been carefully gearded ponding certain statistics being obtained by the authorities or which to base the nos fighting army, is spoken of as an honest attempt to produce a powerful reservo army without unduly weakening the defence of the home islands, whilst at the sumo time rendering, conscription nugatory Naval
& Military Record.
A SURPRISE VISIT 10 THE "DIADEM."
Au interesting little sorentony took place on Sunday morning, the 8th it, when
th
1
The following summary, says the Bangkok Times, gives the lerding points of the reply of His Majesty the King to the addresses of congratulation made in the same of the Princes (by H. R. H.. Prine Phisan Bororosak di), and of the occasion of the Royal Birthday. As of the officials by Cime Phya Bhaskarawongse Sovereign. His Majesty said, all an oppor taoity of bearing testimony to the love shown for the advancement and prosperity of the by the people and to the constant offerts made country. It had for many years bean His
In
the
Directors. In accordan: a with the provisiona of the articles of association the directors all exception of Mr. Matthews, who is leaving for heme-for re-election. Notices in writing retire, but being eligible, offer themselves with of candidature for the seal vacsied by Mr.
up to 16th October Matthews will be received at the head office,
Auditors. The accounts have been audited
By order of the court of directors
Suerotary
W. M. GEO HAYNE,
Shanghai, 9th October 1905,
RAILWAYS IN CHINA
RAILWAYS CONSTRUITED). Mr.J.W Ragiale, American Consol-General at Tien'sia. has submitted to his Government completo schedule of what be believes to le It is as follows:- railways constructed and projected for China.
Eastere Chinese:-Russion money loaned by France; from Siberia to Yingkan. The Chinese Government has Tls, 2,000,000 invested.
Southern Manchuria Russian capital; from Yingkan to Port Arthur and Daloy
Chnych-From Peking to Tientsin, 80 miles; Bitish capital and Tls. 2,000,000 of Chinese capital.
Chinyu-British capital: from Tientsin to Shenbaikan, 131 miles.
SUPERIOR TO MOST OTHERS AND THE ONLY PIANOS
MADE IN HONGKONG FOR THE CLIMATE OF HONGKONG.
CREDIT SYSTEM
IF REQUIRED.
IMPORTED PIANOS
AT
HOME PRICES.
STEINWAY,
BECHSTEIN,
HOPKINSON,
HAAKE,
WINKELMANN,
KRAUSS.
BABY GRANDS
AT PRICES OF COTTAGES, AND OCCUPYING BAME SPACE.
THE APOLLO. PIANOLA,
$350,
ended many things had been done for the good of the Kingdom and the people. A law had been? posed amending the law on slavery with the jest of finally abolishing such slavery as stil oxisting in as soort a time as possible. Next the speedy abolition of the gembling buses haut undoubted barm and proved a hindrones to all been doored, for gulling wrought the people forts to foster honest infimetry. Further, a new law regulating service in the army had been enacted, to remove the grimrance formerly felt by all who had been subject to this service, A commission for the codifying and amending of the laws, old and new. had ben appointed. and also to render this service more effleut.
This work would still take several years to complete, but it ws work of the highest importanes for all. Not a little, too, had been done in providing bottor facilities for trade by klongs for boats and by railways, and by opening up now land for cultivation by means of members of the Tokiwakai, un association of
irrigation canals. The lock on Klong Fansub, girl gradunted from the Kohe Higher which would be of the bighest value for the boat Muny will be delighted to learn that the Elementary Girls' Scheul, many of the members traffle between the Meum Chao Phya and the
of which, however, are now married. paid Mr. Archibald (ampbell, chief engineer of the Kaiser is not at all so black as he is painted visit to the Hagship Dindron and presented Bangakong River, but been voiapleted, and
of land the Nakuwn Nurok dist jet s.c: Chỉ Yuen (China Merchants Steam Navigo According to a French contemporary, the Kaiser baskets of flowers to Admiral Noul. The party, permission had been given to the anals Co. Japan Chronicle, by the teachers of the school railway work the Tachin ailway had been was accidentally drowned this is incorrectly represented abroad, but his true about 40 iu nauber, was accompanied, says the tapen up land by digging klongs in a section morning. It appears that he slept on decle character is far from being well known oven by and left the Western Customs hatola is two | completed and op-und, and another section to
The devouring activity lighters towel by a steam launch, út about last night in a long chair and was last seen at his own subjects.
the Suaday ervice was in progress, sad the On the State Railways the northern line and been completed to Pakapoh and would about 196 am. It is surmised that he got up which keeps him ceaselessly travelling over his oplock. When the party reached the Dindeus the Mekloag fliser was to be undertaken. a little later and must have overbalance bim. Empire, and taking his yacht te widely-sepur Bahters rowed round the Hogar, Aulromeda,hortly be opened, while the work of co self while walking along the rails of the sted eras, causes peuple to picture the Kaisers and Nutley, which were lying near the Diadem aucting the line from Bangkok to the Hangpakoug River, would shortly be begun. steamer. His body has been recovered and possessed of the most gigantic designs. He is to while away the time, and gave
imanzsi" to cach ship, the beers being Railway construction required a large exper-400,000 of which Tls, 13,000,000 is owned by lons combinations whose extent embraces the warmly responded to by the officers and mon- diture of capital, and formerly that had heen an inquest held at the Consulate to-day. The supposed to be voluntarily absorbed in marvel-
The party then rovel up to the Diadem and jury returned a versiot of accidentally drowned.
entire world, and when, with the dramatic
Mrs. Taukamoto and Miss Adachi, (a teacher provided from resenne, but it was desired the Chinese Government. setting with which he loves is surround all his in the Kobe Higher Girls' Subuul) proceeded to push on with the work of construction
was possible with the money POLICE COURT.
nctions, he appears in any place, the most on board and presented the baskets of furers, fantastic plana are attributed to him. "How The ladies were shown to the Admiral's cabin availablo The example of foreign countries fore been followed, and n foreign 1-as very for this is from the truth!" exclaims the writer and introduced to Admiral Noel, who immediate-in borrowing money for such works, had there- Tuesday, 16th October.
should come on board. When the Admiral came of the articlo in question If Norway had expressed the desire that the whole paranccessfully issued. The readiness with which BEFORE MB. F. A. HAZELAND (FIRST
not thought it her duty to proclaim her divorce to greet the young ladies they use the the money but been forthcoming showed that Bausais," and Admiral Noel was evidently foreigners helieved in the stability and prospe POLICE MAGISTRATE).
from Sweden; the Emperor would have taken highly delighted and not a little suprised when ity of Siam. Owing to the abolition of the his usual crise this summer, we the party joined in singing the British National gumbling houses other sources of reventie and to be asked to yield more, as is esory State when the rerouno was insufficient for the neods Kwangsi to Agram; 50 m.; capital Tis. have now 40,00 Cabís Lost of Cala should not have bad the sensational meeting | Anthem in English. This was followed by the at Bjoerko..
But the King of Sweden singing of the Kimigugo and the way ya fuaye at the country, and the paddy lund tax bad entit
("Great! Greet!" Admiral Nov said that requested the Kaiser to modify his itinerary he was very pleason to hear Japanese girls sing therefore been increased, this being justified by mouts elected in the capital du ing the year, Martin George, a man of colour, charged this year, and the Emperor went for a cruise the British autions) anthem, and the visit would the state of agriculture. As regards improre. from Cheatingiu, in Chibli, to Taiyusufa, in be Open at 10 a.. and 4 P.M. daily, Sunday,
His Majesty mentioned the Hackney tarring Aet, the Law on Navigation in Siamese wature, the new Tramway, and the new
RETURNED FROM BANISHMENT,
Liu Kin, for returning from Vanishmont, was sentenced to one year's imprisonment and six hours' in the stocks.
A COLOURED KENDICANT.
with begging after being told to desist, said he did not belong to the country, but we told he mast oboy the laws of the country. sentenced to one month's lard labour.
THE PERRY DISASTER.
Tío was
Lo Fuk, master of the ferry boat Erraing Star, was charged with the manslaughter of two fanule Chinese. Yesterday morning st o'clock his boat ran into a sampan and capsized
and
6
a cordial
in the Baltic. Nothing certain has yet been nade known about the mysterious meeting of
long remain in his memory. He added that, if previous notice had been given, he would have Arranged a tea party on beard.
The
young
faster then we
thus
Chinese
AND
TALKING MACHINES.
Hongkong, 37th October, 1990.
12055
Kwanui-British capital; from Shaphai- 1,000 NEWEST VICTOR RECORDS
Chibit:-Brauch hoes beyond Stan- hinhusu tr Haimintua; haikwad; one from kwan to Hsiuminton: 240 miles: cost T.8.
ane from Ninho to Naugtao. coal mines; cost ChiapuoBolaian and French capital; from This is a portion of Tla. 1,500,0.0.-- Tiants to Pactingfu the Lubas ne.
Lahan:- Belgian and Freach capital: from Lukuetiao to Hanker: 933 m.; capital Tis.
་
Julian Branches-From Linlihoto Chukutien in Fangshan district, 9 m.; from Junetsu to (1) Yencheng to Chuchiation, 40 m.; capital Tis. $700,00 Kaifour, 57 m.; to (9) Henaufa, 88 m; trem Sungha-Belgian and French (British)
Lubru money. the Kiuchi-German capital: from Kacchau capital; from Shangle to Wusung: 10 m. Paid
to Chinaufa; 543 m.; capital £15,000,000.
Langchau-French capital: from Longchan
fr.ro
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HE HONG KONG [OB COMPANY, LD., Chenylal-Lussisa with French capital; Sterago available at Basr Porr Stores will sxcepted to receûreand deliver perishable goods. Shansi 167 m.; capital Tls. 6.809,000.
WA PARLANE, Manager, 155 Tuchko-United States; from Canton to
Hongkong, 18th November, 1901. Hankow 800 m.; capital Tis. 40,000,000.
The last named road has recently passed into
the Caur and Kaiser; the future will not tell us ladies were then shown all over the ship, spend. Hospital. In conclusion His Maj-sty appealed / the heads of the Chinese. much more, for in reality nothing coptional ing about two hours and a half on heard, Sume occurred. The Kniser, we are told, is of an pretty picture cards were presented to the extremely lively temperament and intellect, and officers, and Admiral Nool in return gave the
Diadem printed in goki. be likes to exchange idous, to pay and to receive young ladies hat bands with the name of the
it, reuniting is two women being drowned. He visits. He does not mind if he causes the was remmanded for a week pending the recovery of the bodies, bail being allowed in $100.
BEFORE MR. G. N. ORME (SECOND POLICE MAGISTRATE).
worl to hold its breath at times, and it must h admitted that modesty is not the dominant trait of his character. But it should not be imagined that he is for ever studying problems of grandeur and sagremacy. His Majesty is, As the result of a police raid on premises at indred, loss occupied with questions of foreign 32 Bridges Street fourteen natives were charged politics than is generally supposed. With is with gambling. They were playing min yung. The first and second defendants were fined $40 great facility of assimilation he often, in a rapid bird's eye view, toushes on these matters, each and the others $3 each.
GAMBLERS.
LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS. The C.P.R. str. Empress of India arrived at Yokohama at 1.30 p.m. on Monday, the 16th inaty and left again at Ga.m. on Tuesday for Kobe, whore.she is dus to arrive at 6 a.m. to-day.
The CFR. str. Tariar left Vancouver on Monday, the 16th Oct., p.m. for Hongkong via the usual ports of call.
The Ben Line str. Benmohr, from Antwerp and London, lolt Singapore yesterday, and is expected here on the 23rd just,
It will be anticed that Mr. Ragsdalo has and Chinese construction by the British to all the officials to assist in promoting the emitted the hoportant line now in conrre of corporation, connecting Shanghai and Nanking. advancement of Siums.
WEATHER REPORT -
The Hongkong Observatory yesterday issued the following report
On the 17th at 11,55 a m. The harometer has fallen over Obia and Japan.
The low pressure are not d yesterday is passing from the Pacific to the E. of Japs.
Pressure is highest over N, Chius,
Gradients continue slight, and moderate maroon may be especie the Fear Forecast-Moderate E. winds; showery. Channel and the N. part of the China Sea.
One elterly lady complained to Mr. Plowden one of the Loudon stipendieries, that lor husband wriuld not eat anything that she cooked; so she wanted a separation.
Mr. Plowden: What does he complain of your sous?
DR. NEWELL WILSON,
DENTIST.
Latest American Methods, Reasonable Fees.
No charge for examinations. Office hours 4,4. to 5 P.M.
No. 2, PEDDER STREET (next to tho Applicant: We have been married thirty-eight years, and he says I am poisoning General Post Office and opposite to the side
him.
Mr. Plowden: Oh, give the man a good entrance to the Hongkong Hotel). dinner-something he really likes—and it will
all come right.
Hongkong, July 6th, 1905,
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