Farad
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, JULY 2ND, 1906. entertain the opinion that Frofessor di TELEGRAMS. so-called simple reading would be equally fatal.
842 cases.
The French Mail of the 29th May Was delivered in London on the 29th inst,
.F
His Excellency the Governor in Council has
REUTER'S SERVICE. J
CANTON
(PROM OUR CORENDENT,
A SUCCESSFUL COMPETITION.
Messi Gregor and Company, whose word competition has roused so much interest were June 29th at hops" on Saturday between 11 and 1 o'clock
PROTRACTED MISSIONÄRLITIQATION
The plague total at noon on June 30th was COLLISION ON THE HUANGPU.
Judgment in the big in case in white their patrons and friends, advantage being Shanghai, July 1st.
Mrs. Kerr, American wisanry lady, artaken of the occasion to announce the results Wong King-tong were thetigants, has and present the prizes to tho successful 'The Ladien proceeding down last boon delivered by thenew Nem-Hccompetitors. The guests were received and Magistrate Choong Wong. This actioentertained by "Mr. Mowbray Joues, suitable Thuang on Saturday · afternoon has been going on for thlast five year refreshments being dispensed. In the con suddenly sheared, colliding with the Wong King-tong appeared person, whilorersation which ensued it was ascertained how
Mrs. Kerr was represante by
native opular the competition had become, and Loksung, which was swinging at missionary named Au. The spute was over here anchor," and seriously damaged her. large pices of land one foreshore of rut but benoted by the venture.
pepe, sent in cards. The tirst prize, a The Delia.. however, was able to proceed.
been pleased to rescind the proclamation dated 26th April, 190i, declaring Singapore to be an infected port,
His Excellency tho Governor paid a visit to Kowloon Howling Club on Saturday and showed a gratifying interest in the progress of the
greens..
Some months ago we gave particulars from the prospectus of the Rubber Exhibition which in to be held in September, by authority of the Ceylou Government. We now direct attention
to the later announcement on another page..
The time originally Exed by the Japanese Government for disposing of real estate left by foreigners in the Kunnglung district was the Seven months extending from February to August of this year. The time has now been extended by the months, during which period applications from foreigners for the recovery of
their estates will be recaivod.
A Chinaman who had patronised the Tai Ping theatre ou Friday was dissatisfied with his soat in the auditorium and attempted to reach the stage. He refused to learn when asked and had to be forcibly ejected. Outside he picked up a a sing brick and throw it at the ticket collector, un enter striking him ou the face. For this he was r; and greas, day and fined 810.
Jaced before Mr. Gompertz at the Magistracy gor Gries, it to show a
Programme of music to us performed nious other by end of the 120th Baluchis on the The so-called Now
PARKER in
Ground today (Monday) from 5 as follows:-Civerture" Y»lva,"
to 6,30 Reissiger Fave (for cow"; Selbe,
armezzo On the Road to Mos. Bogata Pathetique, "The Flying Squadron,"
THE EPUCATION BILL.
LONDON, June 28th.
Clause No. 4 of the Education Bill has been abiptet by 15 to 1:38. The discussion was brought to a close by the losure.
THE NATIVE TROUBLE IN NATAL.
LONDON, June 28th. Aon of Natalians, on a reconnaissance Man, encountered the rebels who boldly changed the troops, in spite of the artillery and Maxim fire. The kopjes were taken and do mbele killed, but the force retires on finding that a thousand rebels were endeavouring to outflank them..
THE TANTAH AFFAIR.
LONDON, June Яib. Several Radical Members of Parliament have interviewed Sir Edward Grey and appealed to him to secure à postponement of the Egyptian executions. Sir Edward Grey said that he had no power to inter.
vene; but the Trikour states that he has wired to Lord Cromer asking for further on the severity of the sentences, and state particulars. The Badical papers comitent
Fong Churn,
1
Tes
no doubt also but that the Over
Magistrate Cheong in girinigment said of shampagne, wont to Mr. A. B that ou perusing the title deout Wong King-awit a total of 510 words, a result which tong he found that he had, his possession indiested the patience and assiduity with the title deeds issued by the Ird of Rerouns which had scanned several dictionarie. The and ibo ofleiat rest deeds fr the Foon Ya-wimera were: 1. Mr. A. E. da Silva (510); Magistrate, whereas Mrs, are only held Mr. P. P. da Silva (401); 3 Me. D. E. ten COD50- private deeds not bearing it stamp of the vall (44). There werealso
were WOR by Poon Yo Magistrate. In sing into the ntious irer, and these
Mrs. Fraois Clark (414), Mr. A. L. Alyes measurement of the Froal in dispute
in
more
Wong klug-
Mrs. Musso (247), Mr. Tsai Wa Cheung
AFFAIR.
Je following terms with reference to the
abe hare been agreed upon between M. Fabst Mister for Franco in Peking, and the
be also found that the partalars contsived(63), 1. A. Ellis (39), Mr. F. E. Ellis (252),
Wong King-tong's des were correct than those specifiedio Mes Kerr's Ms. Milroy (237), Mr. A. A. de Mallo deeds. Moreover, some of header deeds(23) Mr. F. Jorge (221), and Mr. P. Silva of Mrs. Kerr did
not agee with those. ob'ained later. According Long's original Crown lase be ahtained SEPLEMENT OF THE NANCHANGA years ago, whereas the olded susigament in the land from the Provingal Treasurer 31 Mrs. Kerr's possession only goes 2 years back. Wong King-tong leased the lant years before Mex. Kerr. Mrs. Kerr purchased one more
Chise Government (1) The Chinese and one teath of a more and tank possession Gorament agrees to acknowledgo that. of two PEDA and
which is Mastrate Chiang Chao-tang committed sui. Que stth. exactly doublo, and not coutout with that cid and that his family should not be entitled wanted to encroach on property purchased to seive any indemnity therefor. (2) The Chiese Government agrees to pay an indeto- by Wong King-tong 39 jars ago, which nigof Tle. 2 0,665) for damages to the Roman was absolutely unreasonable Judgment was delia Church property and for indemnity- consequently delivered in favotre f Worg Kinging the priests who suffered. (1) Chines 100 and the magistrato severely reprimanded offls is Kinngsi prorines who failed to give aquate protection in Nanchang on the An for needless litigation,
casion of the riot in questión to be all cudiered (4) Ringleaders in the attack on the Rasa Catholic Church and Christians to ba Yesterday a ten-party wis given at the all pauished. (3) The Chinese Government railway headquarters to the we shareholder ages to erect a monument in memory of the
prists who were killed during the said riot, in the Company. Numerous girls from the "he above agreement was signed in Peking able number of women responded 10 the othe high contracting parties, and it may also betated that the British-Chinese agréemout in invitation. Tea and cakes were served. With ecnection with the deaths of the late Mr. the exception of a feer male servants the whole Fogham and his daughter, was also signed the gathering consisted of women. The women se day. The smount to be paid by the discussed their chances of making rapid fortune Gnese Government, in this connection is bei Ben Tls. 20,000 and 30,000, Thus ends a and the shrill voicos of these en terprising reprettor which took the French and Chizes offi sentatives of the wesker sex cupid be heard a cla concerned nearly four months to bring to few blocks away.
sisfactory conclusion, it having been especial Idifficult for the Chinese Commissioners who red not come to an agreement in the face ĐỀ Owing to the weather being very bot rycoutly contention of the people of Kiangsi mad
June 30th.
CANTON HANKOW RAILWAY.
King Kuppoy; Adag The Alabama "Minstrels that a section of the House of Commone public schools were also presert and a consider. onthe Sith instant between the representatives
hificated | Beethoven; Skete:capiebanks,” Collier,
bracing Knowles; Section
ter that
that
Diesnor
may be
disapprove of them, considering that the Some doubt has been cast über of the the right to les consulted.
the report | Imperial Government should have reserved that Charles Speir, a leading memboing Standard Oil Trust, mot bis douth his
LONDON, June 29th. shot through the heart by a
burgla) the
Four of the Egyptian villagers who house on Staten Island, near New York assaulted the British officers at Tantah lave presence of his wife. The discovery of extaheen hanged and six Rogged. Sir Edward fernal defalcations by the deceased now occasions the has promised to forbil officers to shoot
The
TEA FOR POLICEMES.
Jail to belief that he committed suicide, and that be in Egypt, and to enquire into the the superintendent of police has given orders todolala is Peking hailing from that province
fessor
vi
#
tel
himself arranged the so-called burglary merely pegging. to divert suspicion.
A memorial service at Yokohams for the
so far horses, killed in the Russo-Japanese war is described io negrasy. For several hong
there was befored by a ce
id it in one | priest, a procession of ed ora wh
a Chinese--ertolled the courage, endurance, and we of. discovery the horses they had ridden and d rehend the parished on the field of battle.
The word the Greek, and the
weaning
It was stage spectacle to see iner, and women obov aju tears over the memory of these atidols.
RUSSIA.
LONDON, June 28th.
Khas been proclaimed ingevoral
notably in the BuDEL.
LAWN BOWLS.
Both the Civil Servidin
owling for their
engage men to carry buckets of tes around the at Magistrate Chiang was murdered and different police stations in the city so as to at it was not a case of self-destruction. ewbole matter-hung on this one contention, allow the men on duty to quench their thirst.
Rich at one crucial meraent eran tiffatened tinvolve thaprovince in a general anti-Christian thing. Of course the secret societies in the agiza Valley were eager to take advantage of to popular discontent against the Government. acturately the prompt measures taken by regular rebellion in the province, The the cung veroor, H.E. Wa Ch'ung-hsi, the and bemitry authorities of Kiangsi in supessing solled rice riots in various parts notably in the Poyang and of at provine The Kowloon Club de competi- Fap districts prevented these riots from serious proportions, and we healthiness of the clut tions going, which larion of the sting to anyder that it is all quiet at ma therefore convince. Naturally theris The returu muteh ba and Others | wilbe grumblinest some Kiangai men.
prent in Kiangsi
THE NEW YORK SENSATION.
LONDON, June 28tb. Mrs. Thaw, who was not arrested as visited er previously reported. has.
Messrs. Lamike and Rogge wrote husband in prison. Eminent lawyers have 30th --If it constitutes an improvement en engaged to save Thaw. The doctors uly pro-tonnage in part as when we last wrote report that he is sane.
there is not now quite as much disemal
y Chinese.
15th instant, there is in other respects notį, abling, and that would justify the froight market, to
anri
other
ds to the described as any batter. Ia fact the
circumstances prevail, there is very little de at the close, and a fair number of staan practically of all sizes, remain anemployed
LONDON, June 29th.
Mr. Thaw has been indicted for the wilful murder of Mr. Stanford White. Public opinion sides with Mr. Thaw owing to the questionable character of Mr. White.
HONOURS.
himself with the The terrible calamity of Mout Pele ha trauslators last, the Newcouette Chronicle correspond, says, produced its echo of romance after ki years. Among the victims mourand all service, has been made a Companion of the
it best hat
opinionist"
Whether it
, he rarely
translation"
lear that he well as words
time as dead was a M. Jean-Mario Lê Fivils.
LONDON, June 29th. Mr. Alfred May, of the Hongkong Civil
His brother and sister live together at Mains Imperial Service Order. Lafitte, and the other evening the latter
FIGHTING IN NIGERIA.
LONDON, June 29th.
Clubs have secured respective champions draws took place
ties will soon be in pro.
aud
took place at the Kov gran Saturday. Buey will be too few number to cause any On this occasion the "ged their ser trouble. N. C. Da News, defeat of the previous won by a margin of six points. the scores being :- Dock
J. H. Houderson..... F. Neaves...
competed
thers
sy...... 16
17
R. H. Baxter,.... 1sseli... 11
APPOINT
52
The following appoinotified in
the Gazette:-
s suggestive, wated at the piano in her sitting-room, shaf she suddenly found herself clasped in the arca of an unknown intruder, who burst into rooze-covered in dust and all the appearance of. long travel. Her shrinks brought her brother rashing into the room, and he completed le THE MILITARY DISCONTENT IN amazement by failing to embrace the stranger.)
The King's Exequering Mr. J. Eitzen to be Consul Hongkong, Frequent fighting is occurring in South-bus received His Majeste, ern Nigeria.
Aiseworthy in
oint of view
in the case | Then the explanations rame. The intruder xas
of which are no other than the brother who had four yar
RUSSIA.
LONDON, June 291f.
The King's Exequaturg Mr. Amos Parker Wilder to be Caporal for the United States of Atterbugkong has received His Majesty'
His Excellency the or has been pleased to appoint Mr. Dyer Ball been mourned as dead. Ho kad succeeded in an arbitrary
Military outbreaks bave occurred at to be a Deputy Registra ninges, with RY BALFOUR getting on board a ship bound for Australia Vladikavkaz and Samara, where the regi-effect from the 22nd ft. more literal the war with Russia practised blockade-running
thoace he made his way to Japao, auds during ments have drafted a demand for a better even with his with such success that he made a fortune, position ou the same lines as the Pre-pleased to appoint Alfred
crown of his labours had left him time for bajensky Guards.
All the officers of the Probajensky Guards will be court-martials, and the first battalion of the regiment transferred to tlie The members of the Bowling Club hold a line, and deprived of their privileges of a
1, how much
one at which thoughts of bome and kindred.
"The Tad,
De discussed
t it is not
A-MUSICAL LAUNCH PARTY,
on through smoking concert on Saturday night in cireum Guard regiment.
ess jargon, stances that deserve to be frequently imitated,
eous would
a they do
A fine new launch, the Hun Kong, was chartered. for a cruise out to rea
There was a piano, maby rocalists, sundry bottles, and skilful NIETZSCHE servasta aboord. The launch was draped with
RUSSIANS IN MANCHURIÄ.
LONDON, June 29th.
The last Russian detachment in Man-
cient know- Bags, and lighted with a powerful are lachuria has left on its return to Russia, hitus to an The dage, while they made a very coloursonas tacept a small number which will return
that there!
spectacle, were rather a mistake, for "the moon in 1907. on the water was dimmed by a ripple, affording hilosophical
u chequered delight", and it was only the few ndering of who put out their heads who realised the real
LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS.
His Majesty the King
graciously Late second ember of the
eras been pleased
MARVELLOUS SHOTING.
A WORLD'S RECORD.
Fellous fe following table shows a recent a the redd of shooting with 6-in. gay for Ranny of H.M.S. Drake," te fing of ear-Admiral Prince Loais of Ettenbert Cading the Second Cruiser Haadron e thAtlantic Fleet :--
Rounds Hits,
11
Gunner Sparrow......... Corpl Ward Bombardier Nixon Sergt. Read
11.
11
11
11
11
11.
10
13
his amounts to 97.8 bits per 100 gad
Lits per gna per minute
the record was obtained at Arranch Ba
retice, ti presence of the Inspector of 7
STRAITS TIN RECONSTRUC“..
With the present boom in tin, soy raul, no Eetter time could probab the scheme under which th
rporation. the Palang Kabang the Malay Exploration Syn
bine their interests. The Paus on was forund as far back as 18
master, Queen's College, Imperial Survios Orde His Excelleny the
develop and work mining righ's to appoint the Hon. Osborne and stricts in the State of Pausug Mr. Albert Daison Looburn of the Authorized Anhitects Cog Committee, vice Messary. Shows and Danby.
MACHINERY-FOJAPAN.
a estimated at 24449 square mil eastern side of the Malay Pon hang Kabang was formed in
of the Paliang sidiary though the mining rights were aracter, the chief operations har ection of developing tin min Sand 1909 the Pahang Col
its dividends upon red
on the Prefer terly only by the United States Coast stole. Fortunate throughout, a propos
Great industial activity pan is reported list the Pahang Ka luna, Mr. Mrs. B. Miller states that constructed once. The prop various new colpanies the essions, involving a company with E
INDUSTRIAL CONCERY, CUTTPLZINÓ.
ystem", he happiness of these three hours of aquatic bar. 30th alt, at 1 p.m., and may be expected here estimated at £200,000 for bw electric light change for the Preference cap
a large outlay o expital, are at to be launched res of £1 each, and £15000 and the folloring figures re of interestres of on each. The Preferer Capital require for copani being promoted
used to buy up the interests i The I.G.M. str. Zieten left Shanghai on the to supply wateksower relacical motor power, rporation and the Pahang Ko ic meaning. mony. There is no need to repeat the about Wednesday, the 4th inst, st 6 am. and railway cupanies tid foxtension, pumpanies. Of the Ordinary
Branch of programme; most of the singers, and all the
The 1.G.M. str. Prins Sigismund left Mauila poses, £1,95,00, of which 1770,000 will be aes will be banded over to the 30 might songs, were well known to the company; and it on Friday, the 29th ult., at 6 p.m., and may be supplied from: bread; extasion of spioning ation Syndicate for its righ
will be sufficient to say that Messra. Inokay, at daylight.
xpected here on Monday, the 2nd inst, mills, £3,255,0. Micipi enterprises in stares will be offered for p
many cities tolve an outly of £2600,000, ar, to provide a cash can Hume, Chapple, Burnett, and Jordan were fatality rewarded with applause as frequent des it from Shanghai on the 29th Jane, at 3 p.m.
The G. N. str. Dakota, from Seattle, sailed New mining empaniestre also being Boated. Ordinary shareholders Their aggrega capitalmointi to £3,500,000, mies will receive no a literal spontanocas. During the voyage, the prizes singapore on Friday night, and is due here loans. New way shipbuilding enter for the new D
The O. S. S. & C. M. S. N. Co.'s 8.8. Danfu, of which £1,71,000 is to be raised by foreign baldings, except a rendering, for the Club's billiard handicap were presented, en the 4th July, p.m.
prisas represerithe surf £5,000,000. Almost cheerful progu The C. P. R. Co.'s as. Empress of India, left every steamer rriving a Kobe from Europe el ask whe
aforded t Victoria and Vancouver.
Professor
The lotter Mr. H. S. Holmes receiving a handsome silver Yokohama on Friday, the 99th ult., p.m., for has had consignents of machinery on board."
ers, and we bowl, and Mr. Zenkowitch a well-made flask.