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riots in Tokyo, quotes the Rev. Jotaus! The Council of the National Ride Association TELEGRAMS. THE KING EDWARD HOTEL. Soren, a missionary who, after investiga. tions, said, "The preaching of the young men from the Gospel Band (of which the Rev. J. NAKADA is one of the leaders) at this time of intense excitement was the occasiou
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famous Baddhist temple, souewhat similar to the Canterbury Cathedral and its court" yard only somewhat larger." The Rev Mr. SOPER-We are not responsible for the rev, gentleman's maue-admitted that it unfortunate his young men should have chosen such a venue jus at that time; we presune that were Buddhist or Shinto propagandists to chose the courtyard of Canterbury Cathedral at any time for their demonstrations it would be rented as a
Hittle more than unfortunate." Baron SUYEMATHU 8ITs the occasional-be will
have decided tṛmt the N.R.A. ordinary Third Class Target shall be the present Government Third Class Target with the ad lition of a 5-inch invisible central to count as a Balls zyn, the remainder of the 12-inch Bulls eye to form the inner,--Magpis 24 inches,--Outer remainder
of
target. The dimensions of the Second Class
Torget will remain as at prosent.
We have received three calendars from Mesra, H. Prios and Co., (wins merchants,12 Queen's Road. One, velbont by the firm theż- sulves, is a handy little desk or wall calendar with moveable dates, suitable for any year ;. another, advertising D.C.L. whisky, is a nest wall calendar with a view of the. River Lavan; and the third is a dainty desk calendar published by T. And F. Martell, of Cagune, for whom
Messrs. Price and Co, are agents.
The following have been chosen to play for the Hongkong Football Club in the Baghy match against Mr. Limpenny's team at 4,30 pm. this (Friday) afternoon. The Club will play in colours. C. T. Costigan (Book). L. C. Larinour, T. E. Pearce, A. O. Long and C. B. Down (Three quarters). C. W. Proshaw and R. J. Blackburn (Halves), F.. C. Hall, J, Hou- ron, P. C. Murray, A. F. Hickman, J. P: Me Gillivray, E. Rogers, S. C. Vickers and H., F. Chard (Forwards).
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NATIONAL STRIKE IN RUSSIA.
LONDON, 21st December. The national strike in Russia begins to-day. The Government is power
less.
ANOTHER TARIFF WAR.
LONDON, 21st December. . A Tariff war between Germany and the United States is threatened,
THE DISSOLUTION.
LONDON, 1st December. Parliament will be dissolved on January Sth.
HANDSOME BEQUESTS,
LONDON, 21st December. The late Mr. Feeney has left £89,000 to Birmingham institutions.
PRÍZE FIGHT.
LONDON, 21st December. O'Brien beat FitzsimmonS thirteen rounds.
(REUTER'S BERVICE.]
OF TURKEY'S LIFE.
in
LONDON, 19th December, After a public trial, a Belgian named Joris, and three Armenians, have been con- demned to death for complicity in the attempt on the life of the Sultan of Turkey, by bouil throwing, in July last.
The following notification has been received from the Government of Madas:- The Governor in Council is pleased to direct that the regula not any frequent indiscretion of the rais-tions under the Venica Suaitary Convention be stories is greatly deplored by thoughtful imposed at all uninfected parts of the Madrus persons in Japan. So it is in China; and Presidency against arrivals from Hongkong, it is now high time that steps were taken intimation baring been received that there in the direction of something more practi-havo been four cases of plugue at that place cal than mere deploration. But to stick since 27th October, 1905, to this dignified Japanese remonstrance, If there is no administrative rule in the which we hail as timely and amply justified local Post Qlers with regard to the no one will deny that "persons who may stomping" of post-card, there ought to be.. THE ATTEMPT ON THE SULTAN be in the position of uninvited guests in We have received a postcard only half covered another man's koves are bound to exercise with writing; but of that writing the vital Agures are obliterated by the legend: "Victoria, the tunst tact and seek by every means in Hongkong. 7 .m. 21-Do, 06. There was vacant |their power to prevent any misunderstand-space sufficient for nine such impressions; but
ing." Baron SUVEMATS is afraid there are many who do not, and never will" and he theads possibilities. He mentions the case of an English elergywan who wrote to Lim "that there was to be found in England a collection of sacred writings collectively called "The Bible," and that its English was classical and good, and that, if I should. like it, he would make me a present of a copy." He comments, "If it is possible for an educated person to form an idea of this sort in the very heart of the qivilized world, One may well be tempted to speculate ou what goes on far away in the distant Orient beteen over-zealous missionaries and people of the common class," There was also the ease of two young Christians who invaded the garden of his villa at Karuizawa, a favourite idling place for missionuries in
the careless oficial picked out the one inch that ought to have been let alone. The usual custom, if it be not a rule, is to respect, the business side of a postord, it is a courtesy due to the public.
SUPREME COU&T.
Thursday, 21st December.
IN CRIMINAL JURISDICTION.
BEFORE SIR FRANCIS PIGGOTT (CHIEF
JUSTICE).
AN INDIAN'S MURDER. The trial of the three Indians for the murder of a fellow countryman was resumed. Prior to the opening of the court the judge and jury proceded to the hat in question on the Ying King wharf, inside which a shot was fired by way of experiment.
the prosecution was not The case for candladed till midd sy. The defence set up was
THE SHANGHAI KIDNAPPING
CASE.
LONDON, 19th December. The Times regards the decision of the Ministers at Peking, in surrendering the prisoners concerned in the Shanghai kid- napping case, as scarcely politic, and that it can hardly fail to encourage Chinese aggressiveness.
THE JAPANESE PRISONERS
OF WAR.
LONDON, 19th December.
An era in the history of the King Edward Hotel was marked yesterday by the formal opening of the fine new block of buildings which will now constitute the hotel proper, the older portion being now described as the annexe. No- one will gainsay that the building just opene accupies a striking place in the architecture of the principal thoroughfare of the city. It is eno of which the proprietors, Messrs. Darabjas And Co., may well be proad, and with the attractive extorior supported by all that spelle comfort and convenience for visitors they may anticipate, that the hotel has a successful fatars. Built on the Praya reclamation on vary orp ›n-
siva foundations co piles 40 foot long and
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coment conerete--the now hotel is ons of the highest erections-in-the-vicinity. It has six storay's and the height from pavement to roaf is -103 foot, the Aig staff rising other 24 fest. style of architecture is known as the French Renuisance, and the work se admirably designed by Messrs. Leigh and Orange, the architects, has been accomplished with most satisfactory results. There is a granite basement lined with water-tight material to keep out the tides. Above- is the ground foor, 24 feet high, consisting of semi-circular archas borne on white granite piers and blocked columns, the spandrels being
filled in with moulded plaster ornaments of restrained design. A Romaa Ionic colonnade rans through the first and second floors and shortercalamus carry the intermediate floor, The three upper Boors are designed with rusticated piora aud with splayed shafts, engaged. The top four forms an arcade or loggin with bold overhanging corners a steel and concreta which servo to keep the rain off the entire front, while the usual flagstaffs adorn nach of the corners. Tab entranoo from Des Vwax Road is by
a eiroslar two, granita monolithio porch curried QTL volumns, with Ionic caps, Some comment has been made locally about this corner, and orities will doubtless be plised to learn that there were constractional reasons for not patting a tower there as originally intended; moreover it wae considered better to give grouter spacs in the street, and as the angle lent itself to the Donvenient placing of fire places, these were
inserted.
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An inspection of the interior shows care. modious rooms, furnished in gool taste, and arranged with a view to securing the greatest measure of comfort and convenience. The woodwork consists chiefly of panelled teak, and the text ensemble is pleasing. The bath rooms are equipped with the latest design in baths and are til-3, and modern appliances are used in other conveniences.
On the ground door are the office and har room, the first floor being occupied
a
a dining room which is capable of accommodat ing aboat 200 guests. In this room there are fine poriraits of the Kingand Queen. The second door has a billiard room, reading room, smoking room, writing room, private dining room, Indies The Cambroman and the Vancouver havetes and cloak rooms, all instefully furnished; while on the three apper stories are the bed. from Hamburg, conveying the rums, well lighted and airy. The whole is fi.od with electric light, and telephones are on *ach floor.
sailed
Gorrispondente must forward their names and ad. the hot weather, and who, when spoke that the witnessas for the prosecution were repatriated Japanese war prisoners.
dresses with communications addrested to the Editor, ast for publication, but as evidence of good faith.
All elters for publication should be rition on one side of t
of the paper only.
shened communications that have
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to by him about cutting down green mistakon in identifying the turas prisoners us branches from his faiurite trees, were having crossed to Suu Shai Po on the night; "not in the least sorry or ashamed "in question. No anonymously
other
most arrogantly told him the already appeared other gapers will be inserted.
Unders for extra cepics of JAILY 16 should be branches were required for the House of sent befors 13 a.m, un day of publication. After that hour the supply is limited. Oni, & fer Cash. God." He also deals with the famous Telegraphic Address: Pa, Dodus: A.B.C, 5th Ed. letter. by Bishop A waar, and neatly hints
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Mr. Caltrop partly opened his case and two witnesses were called for the defence.
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[FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.
20th Deomubor.
SANTA CASA DA MISERICORDIA,
It is rumoured that the Government is going appoint a committee to take charge of the affairs of this institution. True or not, it is an unnecessary proceeding.
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The kitchens are interesting by reason of the up-to-date methods and apparatus scen there. There are sopirate kitch-ns for cooking vegetables and preparing pastry, and a new patent cooker has been introduced. The servants quartors show every regard 10 sanitary requirements. Another feature worth mentioning is that all the ventilating boards are backed with copper wire gauze to keep mosquitoes and other lussats ont of the floor.
POLICE COURT.
Thursday, 21st December.
Barons MR. F. “A. HAZELAND (FIRST POLICE MAGISTRATE).
A WRONG ANCHORAGE. Twenty-five subspan owners were charged with anchoring their craft at Causeway Bay on Wedbesday night.
They were och fine1 33.
BEFORE MR. C. D. MELBOURNE (ACTING SECOND POLICE MAGISTRATE),
AN EXTRADITION "PROBLEM. The caso was called on in which Ng Cheong Kai was chargol with laroory within the juris- diction of China.
Mr. M. J. D. Stephens, instructed by the New York Life Insurance Co. orosecu'ed, mad Mr.. E. J. Geist (of Mosers. Wilkinson and Geist) represented the defendant.
Mr. Stephous applied for a reumad, as he was awaiting the arrival of witnesses from Canton
and Shanghai,
His Worship I don't know that I have power to hear you, Mr. Stephens; this is an extradition case,
Mr. Grist-Mr. Stephens must either ro- present the Chinese Government, or watch the case on behalf of the New York Life Co.
Mr. Stephens-I am not appearing for the Chinese Government.
His Worship-In the recent extradition osso of Wong Ka Cheong the Chief Justics gave a decision from whieu-think-the-Chinese Government can be represented in the Police cannot make B privato
Court; but you prosecution
Mr. St phens-Yan will fut the information made on behalf of the New York Life.
Mr. Grist-To whom
Me: Stophena-To the Magistrate. Mr. Grist-Wa hava nothing to do with au information here addressed to a Magistrate. This is a warrent issued on the application of the Chinese Government,
Mr. Stephen-I was inferined at the Colonial Seuratury's office yesterday that a warrant is about to isuna, This is a case of larceny at Canton.
His Worsinp-Well, it is an extradition caso. Mr. Stepbone-Yes, and the information came down from the Viceroy to the Police. On the particulars supplied detectives soartained. the whereabouts of the defendant and arrested him. He came here to evade the easy made ont against him in the American Consulate at. Cantou.
His Worship-I must grant a remand, as I have not power to hear the cass until I have the Governor's warrant, and that has not a peared,
Mr. Stephans-If the warrant is not issued it is about to be issued."
His Worship At present I have nothing before me.
Mr. Stephens-The defondant was arrested by the palico and whosifted to bril in the sum of 2500:
Mr. Grist-Arrested on a charge..
Mr. Stephens-On a charge and on informu tion filed by Mr. Corneil.
Mr. Grist-No information has been filed in this Court. The warrant was granted on the On application of the Chiuess Government. the information filed in this Court I believe the magistrate refused to grant a warrant.
His Worship-The magistrate has power to
warrant.
Mr. Grist The New York Life Co. has not power to issue a warrant ia un extradition cave,
The application must be by the Government of Chine.
His Worship-I don't agree with you. Under
Section, magistrate may issue a warrant
on such information as would justify it, bab before the hearing of the case the Chinese Government would have to apply for the
extradition.
Mr. Grist-But a man cannot be sont back to China without an application from the Chine Goyerament.
His Worship-Nor can the case be heard. Mr. Grist-Quite so, and the man cannot be kept under arrest.
His Worship He is out on bail.
Mr. Grist- But he cannot be kept under arrest wit out boing charged. At the present time there is no case from the Chinese Govern-
mont.
Mr. Stephens-I would ask your Worship to adjonzo the case for a fortnight.
The annexe is now used for bedroom accGOM- modation, with the exception of the front portion let as a bank, and the old dining-room converted proved by the proscention. I should like to apo inte a bar.
The Hou Dr. Ho Kai, addressing the jury, Faid that at first sight the case might appear to
que of foul murder, but have been prosecution lead not presented the Cas+ as to exclude the possibility of accidental death. Speaking of their visit to the hus that morning he argued that there were no egidences
WEATH OF AN EX GOVERNUL OF MACAO. of preparation for the crime there, that the place
News was received here last week of the death of the Conde de Paços dos Arens. The late was small, and that people on the other side. could look through the crevices. All that shown a there was no deliberato atto opt to commit sunt came to Bacao as Governor soon after
Yesterday a large number of friends and wurder, and furthermore there was no evidenos, le terrible cyclone in September 1874, and did of a souffle. No one would he so stupid as to much to alleviate the sufferings of the victims of
He worked hard of the hospitality of the proprietors, who plan's murder in such a confined place, while that memorable storm, which nearly destroyed patrons visited the new premises and partook the presence of so many boats and people in the the whole city of Macao.
for many subsequent improvement in Macao. pressed sentiments for the prosperity of the
new house, deliberata planning. He contended that robbery
eighbourhood was against any theory of alys to repair the damage, and was responsible were the recipients of many kindly ex- was not the motive for the orime, because the Paços dos Arcos was Portuguese Minister in deceased gave his money to the compradore of various courts in Europe and was at one time the steamer to keep for him, and a ring which he had was not taken sway; neither was hate the motive for the crime, as all the men were
that the episcopal micekness and humility is not quite up to pattern, in "the general attitude be asstimes towards Jap in -essentially that of tutelage." He asks
Can i, by any conceivable stretch of coarty, be considered that the writer of such a letter for publication in a daily HONGKONG, DECEMBER 22ND, 1905.
journal, circulated in the country wherein We can but admire the ability of Barouhe resides a letter in which phraseology K. SUYEMATSU to take into calm aud of the irritating kind that I have quoted is dispassionate consideration" matters which employed-is a tactiul and discrest leader inspiro us, who are less interested than he of the missionary undertakings of the with mixed feelings akin to humiliation and Church of England, though his intention rage. Ridicule, logië, preof upon demon- may be good?" And to concludes, "It is stration, and demonstration upon proof, have must essential, in my opinion, that those been advanced to cope with an anuitigated who are in positions of suthority in religious nuisance; and its continuance proves that it is matters should take the utmost care in the not dua to a general iguorunce and thought-selection and discipline of men to serve as lessness (cise would it have gone from missionaries, and to recall those who, by us) but that it is due to a universal recogai- lack of judgment or displays of intolerance, tion of the advantages of humbug. But show themselves as being unfit to occupy with such an example as that set by Baron positions of so great responsibility." As, SUYEMATSU in his letter to the Time of in the nature of such a business, no Nov. 18, let us approach the missionary carefulness in selection coull possibly BEFORE MB. À. G. Wise (PuI8N6`JvDq8). nuisance once more in something liker to elimine the constant recurrence the spirit which made him say, “I feel that over-zeal, something wore seems, needed. the risk I incur of giving offence is com paratively a trifling thing, when compared amitting missionaries that they should with the good that may follow an impartial provide their blessings, but wait for these ventilation of this traly important matter." who want them to ask for them. Unhappily, the mischief lies in the failure commercial traveller in trade-seems to be a to reach a mutual standard of importance. necessary nuisance; the commercial traveller There are those who believe the life to come in religion is a fire-brand, un impertinence, so important that it justifies the overlooking and a common danger.
of practices that tend to make this life aubearable. It is not to these we must
We would
make it
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condition in
The
A general mooting is to be held on January appeal ; but to the people who can realise 3rd, to anrol members and leat officers for the Hongkong Horticultural Society. An adet. that to day is a bit of eternity, and that it will appear several days before to remind those is worth while preventing those who are interested of the place and time. over anxious about to-morrow from spoiling
It is announced that Madame Viclet D'Craz
our to-day with their intolerable and in-will shortly appear at the Theatre Rays, where tolerant impertinences. Baron SUYSMATSU, she will give the Calcutta public the opportunity striving for well-authenticated accounts of of hearing the highest note yet recebed by the the causes of certain features of the recent human voice-tateesian, November 23.
on good terms.
The jury were aba-nt for ous hour and three- quartore and returned a unanimous verdict of NOT GUILTY and the three prisoners were dis sharged.
IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION.
CLAIM FOR BENT.
in Rio de Janeiro.
CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT.
On Sunday next (Christmas Eve) there will be a party at the Club de Mucke for the children
of the members. There will be refreshments and dancing followed by the disclosing of the Christmas Tree. This entertainment ought to be an apual fixture.
SWIMMING IN ROMBAY.
PEAT OF ENDURANCE BY PARBLES.
Mr. Grist-His Worship has no power. His Worship The arrest ought first to be
the warrant and information, and will have to remand the case,
Mr. Grist The Chinese Government must
who is entitled to prosecute on their behalf, there is no case against the defendant. prosecute, and until someone omes forward
Hie Worship-If the Chiness Government are not represented, the polios take the matter up.
Mr. Grist-Even if they do they exroot MARINE MAGISTRATE'S COURT.send the man back to Chins without an ap, lies
tion from the Chinese Government,
Thursday, 21st December.
BEFORE HON. CAPT. L. A. W. BARNES. LAWRENCE, R.N. (MARINE MAGISTRATE.)
DIBOBETING HARBOUR MASTER'S ORDERS. L. Rocha, assistant Inspector of Jdaks, charged Kong Po, master of junk No. 8. 902 H. with unlawfully disobeying the orders of the Harbour Master in the waters of the Colony on the Sth instant,
he
L. Rocha, sword, suid he receivod instructions
He
A large number of persons visited the to board the defendant's junk to see whether he In the action in which the Robinson Piano
Victoris Swiming Baths at Bombay on the was carrying an excess of ammunition Company sued H. Price, lately currying on
November, exhibition business as a wins anda spirit merchant at 12th bor in the water by the brothers rim of informed the defendant that he would make an Queen's Foad Central, ander the style of H. and Dady Golwalls. It had been advertised examination of the vessel the same day. When went to inspect the junk he could Frice and Co., to recover the sum of $375 being that the swimmers would, after entering the
not find her as she had left the harbour. one month's rent of the eastern part of the water, swim for ten hours, keeping up an aver- ags of thirty strokes a minute. One of the con- ground for of Connaught House, judgment ditions was that they were not to partake of any Yesterday he found her, alongside the Praza
food or drink during the parisd of their swim. at West Point and arrested the master. The men, who were medically e examined prior to was given for defendant with costs.
essaying their self-imposed task, were not oiled or in any way prepared, and on entering the valor they commented their swim in strong
CORRESPONDENCE.
THE CANTON LEPER FUND.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE' JAILY PRESE.”
Canton, December 18th, 1995. Please acknowledge the following contribution to the Leper Foud, and oblige yours truly,
ANDREW BEATTIE. Shameen Community per Mrs.
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fashion at some 36 strokes to the minute. This thoy maintained for some time, and throughout the period of their being in the water the strokes registered woro necor less thio 32 At Viboul quarter past six o'clock the swimmers
feat of endurance had been accomplished, and they met with quite an oration on leaving the water.
Sir Jamzot jee Jeajeebhoy called in at the baths during the course of the day, and at the can- clusion of the swim Mr. R. B.Paymaster inde a short speech on the natatorial art and compli imented the brothers on their day's swimming.
Further witnesses corroborated the last, Mok Kain Tunaid he was in charge of the junk, but was not the master, and was not aware of the order given.
At this stego the court was adjourned while the master was sought, and on his appearanco Mr. Rocha identified him as the man to whom he had given the order.
Mr. Stephens-I understood from the 0.8.0. yesterday that the Viceroy of Canton had applied for the defondant's extrudition.
lie Worship-The Governor is aware that this man has been arrested. It be bus boon arrested na warrant, Immediately after the magistrate issues it he reports the matter to the Colonial Secretary.
Mr. Stephens That has been done. I think if Inspector Hanson was before your Worship he could explain.
His Worship-We must prove the urzest first. Put in bo warrant and information, then I will adjourn the case. Meantime you might consider your position, Mr. Stephens. I am afraid there cannot be a private prosscation, but you can watch the case on behalf of your I don't think I have power to cliouts remand the case for more than eight days and the Chiogas Government ought to read the papers down within that tim
Mr. Grist-Six days have already elapsed, your Worship, and it is only about 24 hours by steamor from Canton, I have no objectioń, however, to an adjoaramont for a week,"
His Worship-Very
well. The case is remanded for a week,
Mr. Stephens-With regard to bail, I hardly think $500 is sufficient.
Mr. Grist-I object to my friend making any application; he is out of court,
His Worship Bail is allowed as before,
GAMBLING AND ATTEMPTED BLIBERY,
Chan Lam was charged with gambling with orange pips, and with attempting to bribe a lukong with a view to influencing his condect as a public servant.
Inspector Gourlay prosecuted, and Mr. R. A. Harding (of Messrs. Ewous, Hurston aud Harding) appeared for the defendant,
Kong Po admitted this, but said he disobeyed because the passengers he had on board would
On Learing the evidence His Worship. dia- not wait,
charged the defendant on the first count, and His Worship inflicted a fine of $2 and ined him $10 with the alternative of fourteen cautioned him
days' imprisonment on the second.