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the overcrowding in the professional classes. It is asserted that the solitary university which Portugal possesses turus out too many barristers, doctors, and other pro fessional meu. Ordinarily, the law of supply and demand would regulate this,
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THOR Westerly country in Europe, and perhaps the argument is ase 1 more for pofi- Sical purposes than as a serious butribution to the discussion of the education qucation. A suggestion of such iaBuence, is unloob. tedly at the bottom of the trouble in the university town of Coimbra. According to the Lisbon press, a certain gentleman, wishing to qualify as a doctor of haw, sat for examination, bat the Faculty would not allow him to pass. Toe students, recogni sing more than a coincidessa in the fact that the gentlemmas belonged to the Republican party, promptly showed their resentment against the examiners. Their demonstra- tions became so bostile that The Government had to interfere, and matters have gene from bad to wezar till now the students have BOTTLED BY THE CELEBRATED resorted to a strike, that dangerous modern
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Trees is more than meets the eye in the Incumir telegram The students of Portugal are on strike." This wesange, which was redved in the Colony a few dayɛ ago, tells us that there is an education question in that country, and that it is stirring the
influence, and though the way is by no Igouts clear, it is hoped by all tru; patriots" that Portugal wifi emerge from its political strife into a purer atmosphere conducive to the higher individual life and the advance ment of the State,
The German Mail of 13th Marol was delivered in London on the 12th inst.
Gauners A. Arathoon and W. F. Bissell and Sapper F. Kennedy are permitted to resign from the H.K.V.C. on loaving the Colony.
Owners and occupiers of tonements should remember that rates for the second quarter of 1907 are payabla ia adrages on or before April
301.
Return of the books registered under section 6 of Ordinance No. 2 of 1888, during the quarter ended March 31st is published in the Gazette.
The Postmounter-Gezeral zolifer that on and fter July 1st direol Money Orders may be obtained in the German Protectorata of Kiautehou.
The total liabilities of the Colony on Jana ary Stat amounted to $762,303.07. The assets were $1,62%,91806. Therefore the balance of assets over Habilities is $566,615.06.
The Zig-Zag Company are now at the City Hall, and needless to say, still gain large attendances who appreciate the excallout and novel programme they provide.
Copy of an order of His Majesty iu Council, giving effect to a supplementary convention between the United Kingdom and the United States of America for the extradition of fugitivo criminals, is published in the fastic.
The total receipts into the Treasary between the 1st and 31st January a counted to 3986,783,92, while the paymen is out for those period were 8891.922.41, the amount of receip's
over payments thus being $04,803.51.
people almost as fiercely as the same question dces in England. Happily there
The appointment of Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe to is not the same sectarinu strife in the act as socoad Police Magistrate is confirmed in Therian kingdom. The differences of opinion the Gazette, wherein it is also stated that Mr. are really concerned with too little adres-C. A. D. Melbourne has been appointed Deputy tion and too much education. Paradoxical Registrar and Appraiser at the Supreme Court, as this may seem, it is nevertheless a fair description of the present state of affairs in Portugal, to its shame, is one of the most illiterate pations of Europe, It is in the compaty of Russia and Turkey And its wanderinge from the paths of
that country.
progress may be understood when it is remembered that about eighty per coat. of its population are illiterate. That repre-
senta
one
feature of the educational problem. It is felt that the schools should he opened to a larger proportion. Aa ignorant proletariat cannot be said to be a Bource of strength to any country, and enlightened Portuguese realise that if their country is to retain or improve its position the benefits of education must be showered
schoolmaster must be abroad
From the extract of meteorological obser vations made the Hongkong Observatory during the month of March we note that the
avorago maximum temperaturé was 63.4, and the minimas 597 deg. The rainfall was 385 inchos.
II.E. the Governor has been pleased to appoint Dr. F. Clark, medical officer of health,
to act as
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The Austrian cruiser Kaiser Franz Josef DAILY PRESS" EXCLUSIVE SERVICE.] has arrived in port from Singapore.
THE THAW CASE.
Thron Japanese were brought before Mr. Hazeland at the magistroy on Saturday on a charge of murdering Araki Taizo, a Japanese- sesmas, on the 4th iust, at a boarding house in Connaught Road Central. They denied the charge, and the case was adjourned for a week. A marions loss of ammunition is reported from Fort William, Calnatta, and so far qo trace has been found of the thief nor a shue as 10 the disposal of the name. The loss consists of of quick firing 13 pound er ammunition. The affair is regarded with some purplexity...
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JURY DISAGREED.
LONDON, April 12th. The Jury in the Thaw case have failed to reach a ananimons verdict, and have reported to the Judge that they disagreed.
The first report to the Judge was that nine of the Jury were for acquittal and three in favour of a verdict of mansisaghter).
CHINESE PENAL CODE.
SHANGUM, April 14th,
CANTON.
(FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.)
CHINA TRADERS' INSURANCE COMPANY.
The forty-first ordinary mosting of share- Canton, 13th April 1997.
holders of this Company was hold at the AN AFFRONTP
Company's Offices, Queen's Buildings, ou Viceroy Chon Fu has made a new regulation, Saturday afternoon. There were present Mr. that in the event of aay Commissioners of the A. G. Wood (Chairman), Messrs. A. Haupi, A. I. M. Customa paying calls on him in futuro; J. Raymond, E. Goetz, C. R. Lenxmaan, and gans will not be fired, and the main door will E. Ormiston (Directors), Mr. W, J. Saunders not be opened for their recuption. This mosus (acting Secretary), Messre, D. W. Murray, H. ( they will have henceforth to go through the Gray, 11. J. M. Carvalho, B. M, Canka, V. E. side entrance reserved for miner oloials. This, Remedios, J. A. Carvelbo, A. E.. S. Alves if accepted by the Inspector-General, will tond E. C. Lane, and D. D. Murray. to lower considerably the status and dignity of i the I. M. Customs' officials.
CHINA'S CANTON "EQUADRON." Owing to the poor condition of the whole of the Southern fleet, H. E. Chou Fu cubled to Viceroy Yean Sai Kai to borrow the gunboat *Po Pik" which was recently purchased by the Chinese Governalent from foreigners. Viceroy
Two men were cangued by order as onsented to load the "Po Pik"sary for us to adopt their esatem of sexants.
The Guzrite contains the following notidos- tion. His Majesty the King has been pleased to appoint Brigadier-General Sir Frederick John Dealtry Lugend, K.C.M.G., C.B., D.S.Oof the Mixed Court yesterday, and the lates High Commissioner, Northern Wigerią to be Gorerner and Commander-in-Chief of the Celony of Hongkong and its Dapendencies, race Sir Matthew Nathan. appointed Governor of Natal,
K.C.M.G
Magistrate announced that these of the hainboo rod would be resumed.
temporarily,
TRUE POLITENESS. Perbaps few foreigners know that it is a Province to entertain the officials and merchants of his native prosince to au ounus! banquet, II. E. Chou Fu gare a anual banquet at the Bannerman's Hall yesterday where there was a large Aften lages. A first class Can- tonese theatrical troupe was also engaged to give a performance. After the basquet Mar- quis Li Krok Kit insisted upon paring for the The bill was over 1000,
customary for the Viceroy of
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FRINCE FUSHIMI IN PARIS.
LONDON, April 11th. The British Ambassador at Paris dined Prince Fushimi yesterday evening; the stads 35,00 of the English and Japanese Embassies, and whole show, and His Excelienes Chon Fu is the same as in previous years, and the same
The Committee of the Sailors' and Soldiers' Home gratefully acknowledge the following subscriptions towards the 3500 required for the renovation of the interior of the Home. A. P. Wilder, Esq. U.S. Consul-General 75.00
R. Shewan, Esq.
General Broadwood, C.B....
R. E. T. Hosking Esq. En Wound Co....
20.00
1000 10,00
It is aunounced in the Gazette that the new road now in course of construction from the Magazine Gap Rad, at a point about 31 yards east of Inland Let No. 1833, to the Prak Road at Queen's Gardeus, shall henceforth be known as May Road; that the new road leading from the Pank Road at its junction with May Road to Conduit Road, shall be known as
Queen's Gardens, and that the new real in
extension of Conduit Road, from Inlaad Lot "No. 1544to Hatton Road at Victoria Battery, shall also be known as Conduit Road.
Gardens and the extension of Conduit Ros are now open for public traile, and a further notification will be issued when May Read is rimiarly open.
WORK AT THE MAGISTRACT FOR
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·1906,
Cakes
Mr. F. A. Hazeland, the first magistrate's report on the casas which came under the
during 1906 is published in the Gazette. It cognizance of the Polion Magistrates Courte
shows that in Lotal of 13,871 there
were 26.128 pricners. Of these 16,910 male and 299 females were ccu- victed and punished, while 2,351 miles sud 49 females were discharged. The number com waisted for trial at the Supreme Court was 61 males, while 19 males were committed to prison or detained pending the orders of HE, the Governor. There were 185 males and 17
M. Piebon, Minister for Foreign Affairs, were present.
THE THAW TRIAL.
LONDON, April Ilth, The jury is the Thaw trial not being able to agree on a verdict were locked up all night.
THE EMPLOYMENT OF ALIENS IN BRITISH VESSELS.
LONDON, April 11th
At the Colonial Merchaut Shipping Con- ference in London a resolution opposing the employment of Easeare nul Chinnuen in vessels owaed or registered in Australia and New Zealand was, withdrawn at the request of the Imperial Delegates, the Cal- onial Delegates reserving the right to leg islate on the question.
DESTROYERS IN COLLISION.
LONDON, April 11. The Destroyers Coins and Falcon colluted this morning in the Channel; both are extensively damaged and have put in to
Dover,
RESIGNATION OF LORD CROMER.
LONDON, April 11th.
"finally consen!ød."
| taels.
EXTRADITION ARRANGEMENTĖ, With regard to the readition of Chinese crimitial; from Hongkong and Mat the Max Po gives the following report:→ evidence of two witnesses to prove such cases, The Hongkong Government requires the but the Fortugasse law demands as many as
The SECRETARY having road the native call. ing the meeting, the CHAIRMAN said ---- Gentlemen, I will, with your permission, tako the report as road. The report and accounts are presented to you this year in the same form SE those of the Loisa Insurance Society of Canton, Limited. In view of the close connection between the two companies it has been neces
The obief alterations so far as we are concerned are, that wa hare transferred the liabilities to the debit side of the balance sheet; and the ussots to the credit side the assets are diastitied somewhat differently,
that and that we now show in Sterling our main Sterling assots and liubilities instead of showing only the dollar equivalents. I am serry the working account for the eight months onding 31st December 1905 has not produced a boltar resalt. The dividend of $3 per share for the eight mouths is equal to $4-50 parannum which bonus was paid to contributors as in previous Fears. After contributing $11,085 cowards tho compensation to staff, the account levas a balsace of $431 to bs transferred to Underwriting Suspense Account, against $61,000 transferred, to this year, so that the result may be sail to ba nocount Leat
almust exactly proportionate to the result of the twelve months ending 30th April 1905. The remainder of the compensation to staff has been met by a transfer of $150,000 from the Reserve Fund which, we hope, meets your views. The Working Account for 1906, shows satisfactory balanga, Apart from theInterest and a very Transfer Fees each of the items is precisely one Account of the Union Insurance Bocisty of balf of the corresponding item in the Working
Canton, Ltd, The reason of this is that under our agreement with the Union the joint underwriting business is pooled by the two- MRS. MACHLE'S MURDERED?
Companies in the proportion of two thirds and murdered Ms. Mashle in the Linch massacre
The man named Shew Yuet Thong who one third. We recommend na interim fividend of $3 per sbare and a bonus of 20 por cant. to was arrested hero a few days ago. It appears contributors. The remainder of the balance that the U. S. Consul Gyperal ressived infor will be carried forward sad, judging from the mation that Show Yast Yoong was employed in previous resulta of the Union's Underwriting the sanitary department as a coolis under the Acconat compared with the preant guros, assumed name of Chew Hung. A despa oh was
there should be enough left at this time next sent to the Viceroy on the matter and H. E. in year to Fay a Anal dividend
of $1,50 structed the polles to affect Show Yuet Yeong's per share and to replace most of the amount arrest At the trial Shew Yuet Yong denied
which has been taken from Reserve Faud, the charge and stated that his name is Chew
For some years to come, aiarabolders must not Hang and not Show Yust Young and that lie expost a higher dividend than $4.50 per share is not a native of Liochow. The informer gave
as the Reserve Fund and Reiugranes Fand evidence that the prisoner had assumed the require to be added to considerably before the fictitions name of Chew Hang, his real name
dividend can be increased. 29,928 of our shares is Show Yuet Yeong; that he lived next to are now beld by the Union Insurance Society of Canton, Limited, who also in terms of one
writing management. The arrangement under agreement with them take charge of the under-
which the China Traders' got one third of the Joint business is, we consider, a very beneficial for the holders of the remaizing shares in heen fully provided for. Caisse anyone has any
aud Account be adopted.
eight witnesses and a certain time is limited for their appearance. Consequently many callous oriminala have bien discharged, owing to the time for producing of witnesses expiring A few days ago Viceroy Chou Fa delegated deputy to hold a conference with the number of witnesses to two only. Tas Ma oao Governor of Macau with a view to reducing the
Governor replied that he had no power to alter the laws of his country, and that he would refer the question to the Home Governmont,
Dr. Mackle's house in Liochow and that ha informer said he is willing to sign a statement saw him murder Mrs. Mreble. Moreover the that if his evidence was untrue he is prepared to receive any punishment to which the Court may sentence him. The informer suggested
Lord Cromer, the British Agent, Consal General, and Minister Plenipotentiary in females bound over to keep the peace; 87 mains Egypt bus resigned. S. Eldon Gorat will and five fewales bound ever to be of good replace Lord Cromer. Sir Edward Grey behavipur; and 45 males and two femsies untered announced the resignation with the deeport might be berught against them. to find security to answer any charge that
regret, tad read a letter from Lord Cromer Of withoes ca punished for preferring false charges or giving in which the latter said he was most anxious wilful Episo testimony there were two males and that it would be understood that the step that the prisauer be taken back to Linshow the Company, whose interests, we think, have ous female, while 95 cases in which males are he had taken was wholly due to his health that place. Viceroy Chort Fe has catonni. questions to ask I will propose that the Report
where people eonid prove that he is a native of charged remain undecided. Writa issued by and that he had no political considerationcated with the Linobon Prefect requesting the the Magistrates during the year incinde 2.554 of any kind. Nothing could have been latter to make miunte investigations in the summonses for defendants, 42 summonses for wote ed-clive or witneszes; 24) arrest warrants, 2018 search the support he had received from the sent to Linchow for trial.
more generous than matter and in all probability the case will be warrants; 181 warrants for entering gambling houses; sud 32 Magistrates' Orders,
present Government.
Y.M.C.A. CONCERT.
Saturday night's concert in 8. Aatrew's Hall was very successful. Cader the patronage of . E. the Governor it attracted a good audience which would undoubtedly have been better but for the atmospherical uncertainty, and the proceeds in aid of the library fund of the Y.M.C.A. must laro amounted to satisfactory sam. The programme was indeed of considerable merit. The Alexandra Quartette contributed two pleasing part songs, though the first 138 slightly marred throug
one of the voices breaking, Mr. G. P. Lammert sang two pretty little songs in each part of the programme, but
as bo
was trifle throaty he was not heard at his best. "La Serenata" was exquisitely rendered by Mrs. Belillos, its charming effect being enbarred by the violin obligato by Mr. Joki The audience insisted on an encore and the lady repeated a portion of the song. Her
Coloria! Veterinary Surgeon in other effort, the Jewel Song from Fanat, was
addition to his other duties during the absence as highly appreciated, and in response to the
on leave of Mr. A. Gibson, or until further wishes of her anditore she
Ecties.
gave another pleasing solo. The Rev. M. Longridge, The Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers' R.N., added to his popularity by contriba.. decoration has been granted to Major A. ting. Earl Bristol's Farewell," and "See Where my Love," rendered in his usual Chapman, V.D., Commandant Hongkong Vo laateer Corps, while Borabadier A. E. Rogers cultured style. A cordial recaption was extend of the same Corps bus been granted the C.A.Fed to Mrs. Newborn. She sang "Carmen" by Loug Service medal,
request and her sweet voice ringing through the ball charumed the gathering who would not be denied an uneoro and she obliged with a
A number of coolien quarreled outside the
LUZON SUGAR REFINING CO.
There were no questions, and the CHAIK MAN proposed the adoption of the raport and accounts as presented Mr. SAUNDERS second- ed, and the motion was carried.
Mr. SAUNDERS proposed the re-election of Messrs. E. Oreby and C. R. Lansman to the Diretorata. Mr. LANE senouded, and share- holders agreed.
Mesare. H. U. Jeffries and A. R. Love wore reappointed auditors on the motion of Me SAUNDERS, seconded by Mr. LANE.
The CHAIRMAN: That conclades the busi-
change in the articles of association was held on Saturday afternoon at the offices of the prosided, and there were also present Mesars. news of the meeting, gentlemen, I thank you Company. The Hon. Mr. W. J. Gresson a. G. Wood, H. P. White (directors), H. N. for your attendance. Dividend warrants will tə Mody, S. Michael C. H. Rose, R. Miller, E. J.
sent out on Monday. Moses, J. C. Feter. A. P. Soares, E. £. Kadoorie, 8. G. Newall, J. S. Perry and J, Barton (Secretary).
LONDON, April 12th. The resignation of Lord Crower fills the
An extraordinary general meeting of share. newspapers, to the exclusion of everything holders in the Luson Sagar Refining Company, else, and not a jarring note mars the udi- Limited, to confirm resolutions sanctioning a versal tribute to the retiring British Agent. The Times, while deploring Lord Cromer's loss as a national blow, says that the inter- lude in the House of Commons yesterday, shows that there is a complete agreement between both parties of the House to pursue the work linked with Lord Cromer's name, and that the appointment of Sir Eldon Gorst ensures a continuity of his policy.
ACCIDENT ON THE CANADIAN PACIFIC.
LONDON, April 12th, Canadian Pacific trans-continental train has been derailed and burned at Chapleau, Ontario. Fifteen of the passed- gers, mostly English immigrants, were created and forty injured.
A
THE FOOD STRIKE IN PARIS.
LONDON, April 12th.
The bakers in Paris have struck, but up to the present the strike is only partially successful.
THE MILITARY COMMAND IN INDIA.
LONDON, April 12th. The Times understands that Lord Kit.
more lavishly upon the populace. The Police Court yesterday afternoon, the result delightful little song. Mr. Jokl was another the being that one was removed to hospital. There, favourite, and he also found that the audience inud before Portugal can receive the best his condition was fond to be so serious that a would not be satisfied with his single cheuer has agreed to an extension of his that its citizens have to give, and not till magistrate was summoned to take his dying
violin solos appearance, His
were indeed command in India. depositions, education is more widespread can Portugal
exquisite. Mrs. Longridge was cordially hope to take its place among the leading Bike Musketry Shield will take place on the Reid met with hearty approval for bis rendering The competition among Volunteers for the applauded for her pianoforte solo, and kir. HJ. nations of Europe or the world.
A King's Park Hangs on Saturday, the 20th of "The Red Scart." Miss Blair's recitation "too much education "—a contradiction in instant. Teams of 10. from each unit will After ths Ball" was an acceptable item. The bermas in face of the accepted axiom that no shoot, 8 to conut. The competition will be fired programme was brought to a alose sko 11 one can be overeducated-this applies to under Bisley Rules at the Now Bisley Target. o'clock.
THE NEW GOVERNOE,
The following telegram has been received from the Secretary of State by the Governor:
Referring to your telegram Lugard will start probably first week in June. Exact date later
The actice convering the meeting having been read, Mr. MILLER moved the confirmation of the first resolution actioning the altere. tions in the articles of the association. Mr. NEWALL seconded, and the resolution, was escried.
The scoond resolution as to the date was carried on the motion of Mr. PETER, seconded by Mr.
MODY.
The CHAIRMAN-I am much ebliged for your
attendance, gentlemen.
CHINA SUGAR REFINING CO,
An extraordinary meeting of the China of confirming the two revelations passed at a Sugar Befuing Company, Ltd., for the purpose previous special meating, was held at the offices of the Company on Saturday afternoon. Hon. Mr. W. J. Gresson presided and thera were also present:Bir Faul Chater, Messrs F. Mailand (rector), W. A Cruisk. sback, G. H. Balloch, A. Rodger, F. Smith, J. T. V. Vernon, A. C. More, T. 2. Forrest, Ho Fook, Chan Lup Chee, Lo Cheaug Sui, Ho Wing. Ho Tong Fing.
been read, Mr. BALLOCK moved the first resolu-
The notice convening the meeting having |
tion, approving of certain siterations in the articles of association.
Mr. SMY?ax seconded, and the resolation was agreed to.
THE PORFULUM MURDER.
The case in which Cheung Tai is charged with the murder of Yiu Hung in his matsbed on the Pokfulam Road last month was called before Mr. Hazeland at the Magistracy on Saturday. It will be remembered that the prisoner after attacking the deceased with the chopper struck two of the children with the some weapon. At first their injuriat were not regarded as serious, but since then the boy has died and it is not expected that the girl will by which the charge will probably be amended survive. The case was adjourned till next week,
to double or triple murder.
LATEST ST CAMER MOVEMENTS. I be steamer Shutomat arrived at Yokohamun on the 11th just.
The IG.M. str. ¡P. E. Friedrich, which left were on Wednesday, the luth inst, arrived at Shaughs on Saturday, the 13th inst., at I am.
The N.Y.K, str Nikko Maru (Australien Line), left Munila for this port on the 13th April, and is expected here to-day.
The N.Y.K. str. Yawala Mare (Australia Lino), left Nagasaki for this port an the 12th inot, and is expected here to-morrow,
The NY.K. str. Kamakura Mars, (Enroperti inst. and is expected here on the 18th inet. Line) left riiugapore for this port on the 12th The East Asiatic Co.'s (of Copenhagen str. Sibirien,
sailed from Shimonoseki yesterday afternoon via Shanghai, and may be orpooted Lore on or about the 20th inst.
"The second resolution firing the date when The NY.K. str. Kaga Maru, (American Line) the articles should come into force was passed on left Kobe for this port vis Moji and Shanghai the motion of Mr. VERNON, seconded by Mr. | on the 12th inst., and is expected here on the FOBRENT.
21st inst
The CHAIRMAX-Thank you for your attendance, Gentlemen.
The O. & 0. str. Doric, will sail from Yoko- hama on the 15th inst., sad will therefore be due at this port on Friday, the 28th inst.