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further the developicent of the outside world, and did not meddle with their neighbours, they were permitted to have their way. It was not considered worth while to trouble about them, Even China, who assumed sizorainty, was content to let
A. S. WATSON & CO., her authority be largely nominal. But the
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border Tibetous did not leave their neigh. bours alone, and caused continual trouble te the Tudiau Government by molesting Indera and other travellers, and by shifting boundary ark'. When it was learned that this exclusive people were at the same
time barbouring emissaries from Russia, the need for intervention became apparent. Their stupid behaviour, much of it induced WINE AND SPIRIT. MERCHANTS. by over-cunning intriguing, brought upon themselves the indignity to which they had to submit--the presence of an armed force in the boly city of Lhassa. For diplomatie reasons, Great Britain gracefully admitted China's claims, although there was the clearest evidence that Chinese officials had bren treddling yufairly with the premiuary negotiations between the Tibetan authorities and the British. The Home Government id mt cover itself with credit at all by the way in which it neatralised the value of the work done by the wau on the spot; and its weakness may become apparent later, when GUINNESS' STOUT it is seen how China will act in reten for re-establishing herauthority. At present it may be noted that the objection to Skeci wan missionaries crossing into Tihst originate with Chines and not with Tibetans. can certainly agree with the Chinose Amnan that these intruders would be soce da barwed trouble, and we segut as humbug all preten sions to desire. Tibet's opening up for the good of the Tibetans." If to check Russia.
LIGHT ALE
IN PINTS AND SPLITS.
BOTTLED BY THE CELEBRATED.
FIRM
ROBERT PORTER
& CO. LD
SOLE AĢENTS :.
5.
The Gymkhanas this seassa promise to be of TELEGRAMS.[
more than usual interest as many exoellent ponies have been retained to compete in them. A large aitandance is expected at the Raescourse this afternoon, for the first Gymkhana of the
BEASON
A German telegram of April 6ɛk, ways:— The movement against the enterprises of the Poking syndicate in the Province of Staasi is reported from Tayaanfu that large parts of the assuming a rather violont abacnoter. It is
population ars of the opinion that the Catholie Cristians are taking the part of the syndicate and are supporting them. Threats are being
["DAILY PRENG EXCLUSIVE SERVICE.]
OUR NEW GOVERNOR,
LONDON, April 12th. Sir Frederick Lugard leaves for [Tongkong early in June.
LORD CROMER RESIGNS.
LowDos, April 12th. Lord Cromer, Minister Plenipotenti. made that if the Missions do not take steps to ary, Agent and Consul-General in prevent this, all Catholic Churches in Shansi will be destroyed. Encounters between Chris-Egypt, has resigned.
tians and others are already taking place con- Goist succeeds him. tinuously. The Governor of Shansi bas asked
instructions from tho Waiwupa,
ARTILLERY SPORTS.
CAMPBELL MOORE AND CO., LD.
The report of the board of Directors to the twenty first ordinary mesting of shareholders
Even a larger attendance than on the previous day was present at the Valley yesterday to see! the conclusion of the Royal Garrison Artillery Queen's Read Central, on Monday, reads as
to
be held at the Company's office, No. 29,
Credit balance only amounts to $653.93, which
sports, included in the namber being Colonel follows:- Kent and the officers of the Regiment. They
Gentlemen, The Directors beg to lay before were "at home" oa the ground, and by the you the accounts for the 12 months anding hearty reception they extended to visiters made 31st December, 1935. They regret that the them also feel at home, The programme to be gone through was 's lengthy one, but, as before, with your approval they propose to marry for- the committee kept the events up to time, a
ward in the current year's account. This small proceding pleasing alike to entrants and speorstore. During the intervals, music was profit is caused by falling of both in salesuad disovursed by the band of the Middlesex regi. for services. The last three months working shows a slight improvement and it is to le meni, while clowns were on the ground to amuse
hoped that we will do better for the current
the younger generation. There was also abun-
year. Sir Eldon. dance of refreshments, "soft" and "hard," to slake the thirst, raised by the last, and altogether there was overy thing necessary to bring to a successful conclusion au excellent sports meeting.
THE COLONIAL CONFERENCE
LONDON, April 12th.
By kind permission of Lieut. Col.. W. Scott Monoriff and Officers, the Band of the Third The Premier opens the Colonial Battalion. The Duke of Cambridge's Own" | Conference on Monday, (Middlesex Regiment) will play the following programme of music during dinner at the ROYAL CANDIDATE FOR THE
NAVY. Hongkong Hotel, this (Saturday) evening-
"Projaub,"
****** Payzo Mondacht am Rhein," Vollstedt Selection...... "The Cherry Gir...... Caryll Song......... By the Buntain," Alams
clini overture
Navalie Two Stop..... " ! Selections The Orchid,"...... "Chinwischer Kriegsnar-ch,
March Yaist
Donizetti
LONDON, April 12th. H.R.II. Prince Edward of Wales Altyne has passed his examination, and enters
Caryll Michaelis Osborne College in May.
DINNER MasyHom Fouvres-Eggs ea
Aspic. Soup Nock Turtle. Fah-Suoked Fish
und Butter Sunen. Entrees-Stawed Lamb and
dron Pens, Veal Cutlets and Macedone, Celery au gratio. Curry-Burmah. Joints, &c.-Roast Leg of Mutton and Mint Sueca, Konst Turkey and Cranberry Saus, Moiled Yoric Ham and Charn Wepagny Sauce, Cold Roast Wild Duck and Mixed Balari. Sweety-Almond Pudding, Sesselrode
5o promote trade, to explait minerals, or
eren to extend the influence and prostige of any one of our numerous religious colts, we force open Tibet, it can do," as the Hong- kong phrase bas it; but let us by all means | avoid the bypocrisy of professing to conquer
or kill Tibetans for their own good.
The
sketchy but trustworthy accounts of the most recent invaders show that the Tibetans have
A. S. WATSON & CO.. got along fairly comfortably hitherto, with- out the blessings of foreign civilization; and LIMITED.
it is not to be doubted that for every extra comfort he takes in, the white man carries in a load of trouble and annoyance also. In connection with this latest incident, therefore, we find ourselves in the dilem- ma' of supporting the Chinese argument while mistrusting its motive.
ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS.
Hongkong, 25th March, 1907,
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NOTICE TO CORÉESPONDENTS. OngTcommunications relating to the near column hould be addromed to Tus EDITOR.
Correspondenti must fortfard their nomas and ad dressen with communications addressed to the Hditor, mat for pubiicatron? but as evidence of good faith,
All letters for publication should be written on 365 aide of the | Pozor
No anonymously signedje: -murisations that have aiready appeared in other papers will de intorted.
The eleventh plague caso was notified yesterday.
The police are still pursuing their investige tione into the murder of a Japanese seaman
made.
Unders for jeztra csoms of Daily Prem,should as | last week, and a number of arrea's have been end befors 11 am on day of publication. After that hour the supply sa limitad, "Only suppliedjor Casa Palegraphic Address: Pass. Ceder; 2,8‚0, 545, 2:
Lacter!
P.O. Bon, 88. Telephone No. 12
BIRTHS.
March 31st, at Ammy, the wife of LANCELOS Games, of H.3. Consular Service) of a duauhter.
On April 6th, Et Shanghai, the wife of A. W. Bank of a daughter,
HONGKONG OFFICE: 10A, Des Vœux do&D UI. LONDON OFFICE: 131. FLEET STRUNT. E.C
The Daily Press.
The International Cotton Organization, has issued a report estimating over 8 million spindles in Europe with sufficient material to run the milks till September, with cotton still dos, estimated at two million bale, will provide un ample earplus, thus there is no fear of the supply running ekort.
A Chinaman, who was found by a lukong climbing a waterspout in order to get over the verandah into the bonse, at 28 Queen's Road
Went, yesterday was sentenced by Mr. Hazaland to three weeks' imprisonment for attempted burglary. When discovered by the lukong he jumped down, but he could not make his occups
in time.
Defendant went to jail. the alternative of one mouth's imprisonm at.
HONGKONG, APRIL 13TH, 1907.
CHINA's diplomatic protest against the migration into Tibet of a body of mis
Viademar Pulau, who on 24 previous sionaries brings back into consideration the appearance at the Magistrsoy described himself present position of that country. It is open as a compositor, was yesterday brought before Mr. Hazelaud on a charge of being drunk and and yet not open. The British Government, disorderly at Icehouse Broat the previous day. strange to say, is responsible for a quite He had indulged in the favourite pastime of typically Chinese policy of exclusion just drunken Europeans, that is, be chased all the at present, for which no reasons other than coalies he saw. Defendant said by had obtained sentimental ones an be guessed. Various a berth, but, when his Worship learned that the people anxious to explore Mahatmaland ship had sailed, he imposed a fize of $10, with have been refused the permission of the Indian Government, and Dr. SVEN HEDIN,
The curtoonist of the St. Louis Poel in order to make the latest journey, about which he bas sent such triumphant messages, Dispatch bas very cleverly hit off a political situation. Japan, roaring drank, brandishing had practically to start by defying the
an empty bottle labelled "Victory", isapprosok- authorities. It would be exceedingly uning; behind bim is visible a wrecked Faloon. likely that small parties of private explorers window starred, go, "Russia", banging could do much to embarrass Anglo-Russian loosely by ons corner. Just visible round relations, and in any case, after Colonel the corner, Diplomacy Avenue to the right, the Small boy California" lies in ambuch, with YoungHusnann'a expedition, it is improper armful of snowballs.
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Police officer to truckle to any other Power, however Roos-valt pushes him along the Avenue, much interested in Tibet they way profess remarking: Move on here, HD. to be. That Tibet will ever be a grently no mood to be monkeyed with," advantageous trading country to British or
The Shanghai Duity Nows of April 8th saya:-- Indian merchants is extremely doubtful,
The attitude of Chinese towards foreigners in but for whatever it has to offer, it will be the native city haves much to be desired at the a shame, a political shame, if Great Britain's present time. A lady who visited the city during first option is allowed to be ignored. Dr. the past week was stoned, and heard the epithet HEDIN talks of Tibetan gold fields, and "yangkueitze" used on all sides. But not only if in the future there should prove to be an in the city has the Chiucso attitude towards Himalayan Klondyke, it would be well that foreigners called for remark. The same lady. the rights obtained by YovNGHUSBAND'S When riding down the maloo in a riesha was hard work should not be overlooked. The deliberately slashed soross the face with a whip Tibetans themselves want to be let alone, to by a Chinese mouleo. Unfortunately, she was isolate themselves, and so long as they were unable, owing to the sudde nness of the insalt, to not withholding anything calculated to
have her assailant arrested.
He aint in
Ice Creaza, Tipsy Cake, Chenge, Biscuita, Dessert --Codoo-Fruit.
a
SUPREME COURT.
FOOD STRIKE IN PARIS.
LONDON, April 12th. The food strike in Paris has begun.
INDUSTRIAL RIOTS IN JAPAN.
Toxro, April 12th, Trouble, similar to what took place the Ashio copper mines, has occurred at Uraga Dockyard, where
Friday, April 19th,
st
IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION.
The 7th Company, by a series of good wins, became champions of the meeting, and thus hold the Regimental Challenge Cup for the ensuing year, while the Sorgents' Mess Challenge Shield was won by the Staff.
On the whole yesterd, ny's sport excolled that of the previous day. Good times were registerad, the tugs-of-war were better and there was plenty of amusement in such ovente as the obstacle race, the mop fight, the bool ross and the sack fight.
Previous mention has been made of the
energy with which the committee worked For Die success of the meeting. Capta'u Butcher's military last and precision carried things through without a hitch, and he had able assistants in the following members of · coni- mittee:-Captain A. J. Thompson, Lieut. C. B. Down, Lieut. O. C. R Hill, Lieut. Waller 2nd Lieut. V. B. Guise, Sub. Maj. Ma komed Dio. Regt. Sergi. Major Thorp, C.S.M. į Owen, C.S.M (LG) Eldred, Sergt. Bayliss,
Sergt. Taylor, and Bergt. Sutton.
Results are as under-
Mile flat racs: Gr. Andrews, 97th Co. 1; Gr. Jones, 57th Cc., 2: Gr. Whitworth, 38ta Co.,
3.
DIRECTORS. Since the last Genera' mosting Mr.J. W. Osborne Las resigned his seat on the. Board and Mr. F. F. Musso lu-joined the Board Mr. Musso's appointment is submitted for the confirmation of shuroholders.
O'
Plie üccounts have been audited by Mr. A. GOURDIN, who offers himself for re-
election,
F. ARGYLLI, Chairman.. Hongkong, 10th April, 1907
BALANCE SHEET,
from 1st January to 31st December 1900.
To Stock-
ABERTA
Value of Stook on land,
To Accommits Receivable--
Due from Customera To Lash-
To Fixed Deporit-
To insurer Account
To Fittare and Furnitures
By Capital-
By Accounts Payable
By Chartered Bank→
By Ralanco nt Credit of Proft und £49.
To Charges
$ G
17,270,51
4,799,01
Amount on hand
1,7100.73
With Chartered Banks of I. A. & China...
5,500,00
359.00
L'expired Premium paid in advanca
14.7
$29,673.90
1.IABILITIES.
$ #.
1,900 shares paid up at $10 cuch
12,00,00
Due to Surdeg Craitors ....
1,272,70
In Current Account By Eosurve Fund
.....
4,737:76
651.88
$29,163,90
WORKING ACCOUNT.
4.8.20
To Wages.......
To Restryd Fard--
10,809,10
As pussed at Mooting 31st Mar, 1906 To Dividend
7,060.00
30 per cent, passed at eating 31st Mar.
1998..........SEA To Directore Fres
--3,620,00
600.00
270.10
300.00
-1,718,00
50,50
200.33
254.34
456,30
$53.38
$25,485.36
3. 0,
6,573.17
292.99 0.49
$24.335,443
5.349.54
19,685,36
Brrore Me." A. G. WISH (PUISNE JJDOZ), the workinen, on learning that 600 Khan, 31.5 inches, 1, Rata. Singh, 30 ft. 114 To Fixtures and Famitrea-
SOLDIERA SHELTÄ.
Ramzin Khan, à privats of the H.K.S.B.
P.G..., sued Mak I so to recorer $6, the price of bad sheet lost by the defondant. Bhofn Khan, a unit of the some regiment, sought to recover $12 for two shests which the defendant lost.
Defendant admitted losing one sheat. Kia Lordship-Did you lose three shoɔ ts? Defendant-Yes.
His Lordship Now the question comes down to the value of the sheets. I am perfectly certain from my own experience that soldiers' sheets do you make the price of a bed sheet 83 2-W don't cost $6 apiace. (l'o first plaintiff How
paid pine rupees.
::
Where did you buy them --In Ladia, His Lordship-I'll get them here for you at $2 and raske a profit ont of that.
were
To Aulitor's Bon To Rent
Patting the weight. H. K. 3. B. Fatteli
Inches, 2; Indar Singh, 20 ft. 9 inch ee, 3.
300 yards flat race: Or. Bakor. 83 rd Co., 1; Gr. Thomas, $8th Co., ; Gr. Harray, 8th To stationary Co., 3. Time-13 secs..
of their number
dismissed attacked and destroyed the workshops. The local police were powerless to quell the riot and applied to Yokosuka Naval Station and finally to Yoko-17-4-5 secs. hama for assistance.
[KOUTZEN HERVICE.]
PRINCE FUSHIMI'S MISSION.
LONDON, April 10th. The City Corporation proposes to enter. tain Prince Fushimi at luncheon in the
Guild Hall on the 10th May, and to present an address in a gold box. It is hoped that the King and the Prince and Princess of
The Judge's clerk explained that the sheeting Wales will attend the function, which will cost aixty cents a yard.
His Lordship (to the Interpreter)-Just tell
them I think they must havə yery long beda.
First plaintiff-lhe shoots are lined with
silk.
His Lordship (to defendant)-How mush
be of an exceptionally elaborate character.
THE BANK OF ENGLAND,
LONDON, April 10th. Mr. William Campbell, the deputy
are you prepared to pay -I'll buy one for governor, has been appointed governor of
them.
the Bank of England, and Mr. Edgar
How much are you prepared to pay-deputy governor. should think they were worth 82 each.
How much are you prepared to pay !-82 for each sheet.
His Lordship (to plaintiffs)--Will you take that ?- No.
His Lordship-Well, the three of you bad better ge and it down and talk it over.. I'm not going to allow $6 a sheet. I'm certain about that. If you choom to have silk lined sheets that's your look-out.
After an argument in the centre of the Court the parties again appeared before his Lortship, and the defendant announced that the plaintiffs had asked him to boy sheets for them.
His Lordship asked plaintiffs whether they would be satisfied if he adjourned the case to sea if defendast procured suitable sheets.
Plaintiffs agreed and both cases were fired for Tuesday morning when the soldiers are to report on the quality of their shoots.
Defendant-Am I to pay the costa
His Lordship-Why not? You admitted losing the sheets. If you have not paid the cost and provided the sheets by Tassday morning there will be judgment and easts against you for the fall amount ofaimed in the
writs.
WEATHER REPORT.
The Hongkong Observatory yesterday is mad the following report
On the 12th at 11.55 am-A rather deep depression is moving Eastwards over China_to the North of the Yangtze, and pressure has given way along the coast generally.
The other depression is moving towards the Pacific over. N.E. Japan, and the highest pressore is now over S.. Japan
Moderate to fresh 5. winds are expected to prevail in the Formosa Channel, sad moderate S. and 8. winds over the N. part of the China Hongkong minfall for the 24 hours ending at 10 am, to-day, 0.00 inches.
Sen.
The forecast for the 24 hours ending at noon to-morrow is as follows:-
Hangkong & Neighbourhood Formosa Channel
·South ocast of China between Hongkong and Lamocks Bouth coast of China betoon Hongkong wad Hainan
S.
moderate; fair. winds,
to showery.
S. winds, fresh
THE UNITED STATES AND GERMANY.
LONDON, April 10th. After protracted negotiations, a modus vivendi has been concluded in Washington ensuring American goods the minimum tariff in Germany.
THE STRIKE AT PORT SAID.
Lesbos, April 10th. The strike of colliers and workmen at Port Said is partially ended.
CORRESPONDENCE.
Half mile, H. K. S. B. Jhima Singh, 1: Roda Singh, 2, Dadu Khan, 3. Time-2 min. İ
High jump: Gr. Cast, 87th Co., 4. iliae, 1; Gr. Thomas, 88th C, 4ft 10 ing., 2; Gr. Colline 87th Co., 4ft 9 Inc. 3.
afhanke
To famurance
To Interestávat To Bal Debts.... To Balance....
account
By Balance brought forward from last By Interost By Bad Debt By Sales and Shop Returna
Tess Lost of Stock ...
Sergeants Face, 120 yards handicap: Sergt. Bayliss, 1; Sergt.
Tuersley, 2; Mester Gr. By Tronafor Fées Torr, 3.
Ostale race, HK.S.B. Zaman Khan, 1; Akbar Khan, 2; Ali Kina, 3.
Hurdle rico-final: Sergt. Bayliss, 1; Gr. Canter, 87th Co., 2; Gr. Thomas, 88th Co.,
3
Hop Bight. Grs. Vernon and Willams, 1; Gr. West and Riley, 2.
1.
RESERVE FUND.
325,485.36
To Binavo Juk Invember 1000 0,500,00 $8,000.00
By Balance 81st December, 1985........ Ada per relation pasand 3 lat
March, 100G
1,000,00
$5,000,00
FUNNELS AND FLAGS.
NEW 0.8.K. STEAMER.
Boys race, B.G.A. only: Walter Mitchell. 1 E. Little, ; . Little, 3.
Girls
race. B... only: Mand Barrie I; Evelyn Satlon, 2; Nellie Thorp. 3 Gladys Little, 4.
Final Sack fight was won by the 3rd Cole ! to have a speed of 15% knots.
texto.
Yesterday the first of two steel spor dack steamers for the Oaks Shosen Kaisha was be launched from the Kawasaki Dockyard at Kobe. The Horan Haru, the name given to this steamer, is of 2,500 tons and designed
89th Co.
Tug-of-war, R.G.A. final: The woL after a pull of 6 min, 7 seas.
Tezm race: 57th Co's, team composed of Gre, Williams, Andrews, Cast and Harvey. 1; 83rd Co's, composed of Gra. Brown, Baker. Willen and Leader, 2. Time--4 min. 1-2-5 secs.
Boot race: Gr. Price, 83rd Co., 1; Gr. Cook, 87th Co., 2; Gr. Meyers, 87th Co., 3; Gr. Willie, 87th C... 4.
Obstacle race; Gr. Brown, 83rd Co., I; Gr. Canter, 87th Co, 2; Gr. Williams, 87th Co., 3. Gr. Wyndham, B8th Co., 42%
Band race:
Boy Stewart, 1; Corpl. Sharp, 2; Trumpeter Gore. 3.
920 yards championship of Hongkong. Open to all Europeans: Gr. Baker, 83rd Co., 1; Mr. Mead, 2 Time-25 6928,
__INVESTIGATION DEMANUED.
The Times correspondent at Philadelphia thinks there ought to be a rigid investigation into the terrible "Larchmont" di aster in order to dispel the ugly charge, which is freely made, that the explain deserted the vessel. The lesson of the General Slocum" borror, he says, scoutS to have been forgotten, and we hear stories of a badly constructed, ancient, and unwaworthy bat, of a lack of life suring apparatus, and of the enforcement of regalations left in incom petent or renal bands. One frightful eslamity
after another ruises these questions, and the Puklio believe that criminal negligence existe
somewhere.
·SALVIOR. WORK AT FORT AFTHUE, Many steamers are still lying at the boltom both at the entrance and within the harbour of Port Arthur. As has been previously mention- ed, the Navy Department decided to first raise the vessels lying at the entrance of the harbour, and then raiso those in the barbour proper, Contracts were given to two or three salvage agents for the the firet batch of the vessels, includ
Officers' race: Major Stephenson, Middlesex Baisuma regt: Major Keball, 83rd Co., Z.
Putting the weight-Sergeants Мегв Three teams in this overt tried their skill on Thursday, the Staff team leading the other.
ft. 9 inches-Ailsale," with a total pat of 77 Yesterday the Sard Co's trul
of the
and "Takte." The renal of these operations has proved very anatik- factory, sad up to the 15th January last, the time given for the completion of the work, the vessels raised incinded only the "Tabike," two mud-boats, und fifteen
sen steamers—the “Totomi” ""Fukui," "Ed," "Mikavo,” ^
Chiyo Sakura." "Asagao," "Sagami," triedokok" and
which were sunk for *Diar
"Harbin, blocking up the Larbour. The
Bairal" and suother Russian steuer are still lying at the bottom of the entrance.
E.G., NATHAN JUNCTION."
TO THE EDITOR OF THE "DAILY PAYES,"
-FIR-Becently a correspondent in the Daily in appreciation of Fren suggested that H. E. Sir Matthew Nathan's work in the Colony, a statne should be erected by pablio subscrip- tion, but a more appropriate idea, it seems to their hands, the result being that Sergt. me, would be to perpetaste his came in the Bugliss' best pat" was 231t. # inobes; Sergt. nomenclature of the stations in the British Williams; 24ft. 7 inches; and Sergt. Turner's section of the Kowloon Croton Railway-92ft. 10 inches, a total of 75ft. 9 inc. The Yours truly,
Stay team thus won the contest, the 87th Co, being second.
"Jinson,"
"
The naval authorities cancelled the contracía on the 15th January, decided to underiske the work themselves, and give the contrast to other contractors. Mr. Hashimoto, salvage agent of Nagasaki, has now been appointed by the Consolation Race: Gr. Dutton, 1; Gr.authorities to undertake the whole of the raising of the vessels lying in the harbour, Mr. Has- Welling, 2, G. Erans and Dichenham dead
himoto is to commence operations by the end of his month.. Copies of the addresses to His Excellency heat for third place.
OLD RESIDENT.
DAERPTURE OF THE GOVERNOR.
the 87th
the Governor will be ready for signatura Lo- In the final of the light-weights tug- day (Saturday) and all members of the Com-of-war the 83rd Co. defeated manity are cordially invited to sign.
Copies will be circulated as rapidly as possible among the larger firms and offloss and copies will also be found in the undermentioned places
after a puli of 5 min. 37 secs. In the heary weight contest between these companies the 83rd Co. were again successful after a pull of 5 min. 10 secs.
At the conclusion of the aports Mrs. Kent,
The Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, The Chartered Bank of India, Australia and Chine, wife of Colonel Kent, prosented the trophies to The Hongkong Clah, The Germans Clab, The the winners. On the conclusion of her task. St. George'n Club, The Club Lusitano, cheers were raised for the lady, her husband and Messes. Kelly and Walsh Ltd., and, for the Captain Butcher.
A. 3. Watson and Co., Kowloon. convenience of Kowloon residents, at Messrs.
Birth and brilliance have always admitted to Noties will be given later as to the time at the great playhouse of society, but today they
Same an No. 1. which the address will be prezented to His take money at the doors. There has been a Excellency. This will probably be about noon, crashing down of social barriers, a breaking ap Same as No. 1. Saturday the 20th instant, at the City Hall, of small circles.
LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS.
The N.D.L. atr, Bornes, which left here on 2nd inst., arrived ut Sandakan or Friday, the
12th inst.
The CPR. str. Empress of Japan, which left Hongkong on Thursday, the 14th Marob, inst., thus making a transit of 27 days from. arrived in New York on Wednesday, the 10th
Hongkong.
The Boston Tow Boat str, Lyra, sailed from Manila on the 11th inst, and may be expected
here to-morrow,
The N.YK. str. Iyo Maru, (European Lines left Shanghai for this port on the 12th inst. and is expected here on the 15th inst.
The D. B. str. Lightning. From Calculia left Singapore this a.m. and may be expected bere
on or about the 17th inst.
The G. L. str. Eastern, sailed from Sydney on 10th inst., for this port and may be expected.
to arrive here on 3rd May..