INTIMATION.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, APRIL 22xn, 1907.
disavowed all responsibility for yesterday's article in the Koelnische Zeitung which
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being left in quiet. Of England it need is inconceivable that a simple declaration of TELEGRAMS.memorerument had formerly DEPARTURE OF THE GOVERNOR hardly be said that she has no ambitious disarmament could be in any way binding. projects in Europe, nor any desire to This is the sort of thing that His Majesty's meddle in her neighbours' affairs. This is Ministers propose to bring under discussion no new determination on her part; any of within the next couple of months. It is, of A. S. WATSON & CO..having been brought about entirely against Europe will take care that the representa- her previous interferences on the continent course, pissible that the common sense of
fives will one and all refrain from giving offence to their neighbours, but in that case the Conference is little likely to have any
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been merely playing with the question, our not overwise ministers have been proving their sincerity by dangerously reducing our own armaments, and not only reducing them actually but increasing the difficulty of again bringing them up to the effective point. This is a dangerous game to play, bui quos Deus vull perdere prius dementat, is
ENGLISH CUP TIE.
["DAILY PRESS" EXCLUSITE SERVICE.] sharply criticised King Edward'e pro- ceedings in the Mediterranean, notably the
The last valedictorias kaving been said, visit to Gasta. The English newspapers | Sir Matthew Nathan standing on the bridge of speech giving way to signals, His Excellency the P. and O. steamship "Delta" wayed farewell to the friends who lingered in the launches encircling the big ship and bade good bye to the place that has known him so well for thras years. As the steamer gathered way his frook- ocated figure became less distinct dat still the moroment of his hat was soon in response to the
LONDON, April 21st. The Association final for the English Cup was played yesterday between
one.
Everton won the cup last year.
7 NAVAL DISASTER.
LONDON, April 21st. The destroyer Ariel has sunk off Malta and it is feared she will be a total loss.
her own will, and always ending in her voluntary retirement, and withdrawal with out any indemnity or recompense of any WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, sort naked or given. Instinctively, since practical result. A more serious considera- Sheffield Wednesday and Everton, the withdrawal of HENRY VI from histion is that while the other Powers have the former winning by two goals to father's conquests in France, this has been the policy of England, who throughout has felt that continental conquesta, even if successful, yet were not consistent with her other aspirations, and could only be per. manent with an entire change of her own home administration. The only possible objector, then, at the present moment, to taking the question of disarmament, into consideration, can come from Gerounny, and Germany has not concealed her dislike to the proposal. Without Germany's whole. hearted acquiescence in the proposition, it is felt by all the other Powers prin. |cipally interested in the preservation of peace, that ita discussion is in itself dangerous, and for more likely to bring about misunderstandings than the present highly unsatisfactory conditions of armed
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saw the proof of which the world has more than once had occasion to recognise. Luck rather than judgment has on former occasions proved kind to England, but providenes may be tried unce too often. We may have to pay too dearly for our whistle, even if it be so beautiful and unique an instrument as the assured "pence of Europe.
The rame of Mr. A. S. Abduloader had been added to the unofficial list of, Justices of the
WHISKY Deurality. This has seemed so self-evident Peace.
to the other Pawers that one and alt have
refrained from joining in the movement, THE LEADING and many of them are none too well pleased
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that an inexperienced and sentimental body like the present English Cabinet, none of whom have had any previous training in affairs, should have the hardihood to rush in to a matter where so much ieliency and kuowledge is required. That Germany is not yet in the mood to lie, as she supposes is intended, dictated to by her neighboure in Europe, is evident to muy one carefully following the present current of affairs. Most of the other Powers are prepared at the moment to syropathise with France in her recent trouble in Morocco. Apparently to show the little regard for France displayed by a powerful faction in that etate a Frenchman, who seems to have been A. S. WATSON & CO..perfectly inoffensive, was set upon Had murtiered almost in the very streets of the LIMITED,
Capital. As no adequate reparation has been even offered, France, has deemed it right to demand a material indemnity,
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LENGKONG OFFICE: 10A,DRE VEUX LOAD CI, LONDON OFFICA: 131, FLERT ŠtamиT, E.C.
The unme of Karl Hics bas bựen added to the register of medical and surgical practitioners in the Colony.
The scale of fees for bacteriological era. minations in the Bacteriological Instituto is published in the Gazette, likewise the nosu ded charges for analytical examination,
The Gazelle antifas that F. O. Amy, third class inspector. Sanitary Department, has by direction of the Secretary of State for the Colonien be dismissed from the Government Service.
boxerar buve began to warmly retort.
The King and Queen of England have arrived at Naples.
A NEW STRAITS LOAN.
LONDON, April 18th.
The Timer states that preparations are greetingswhich were becoming less audible and being made for the issue of a Straits loan of less visible. Soon the steamer's bridge became £5,000,000 at 4 per cent, for the construc-
a blur and then the hundreds who had shown tion of the docks at Singapore, with the that they had seen the last of the Governor, how loth they were to part with him realised eventual option of a conversion at 3 at any rate so far as Hongkong is concerned. per cent.
The demonstration on the occasion of the departure of His Excellen sy was worthy of the man, In doing honour to him the community certainly honoured itself. It was indeed im- possible to contemplate the departure of Sir Matthew without more than ordinary feelings
PRINCE FUSHIMI'S MISSION.
LONDON, April 19th, Prince Fushimi will arrive in London ou
"GENERAL" BOOTH IN JAPAN.the 6th May and will be received in great of regtot. As a matter of fact so abort has
TOKYO, April 21st. "General" Booth has been granted audience by the Emperor.
|
The native press is unanimous in [its praise of the work done by the
Salvation Army.
MEETING OF KINGS.
LONDON, April 19th. King Edward met King Victor Emanuel at Gacte, and proceeded to Naples.
BRITISH BUDGET.
LONDON, April 19tb.
state, and stay at York House,
ILOILO DESTROYED BY FIRE.
Losvos, April 19th.
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FOOCHOW'S COOLIE TRAFFIC.
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been the time between the nanouncement of his departure aut his notas! going that people have scarcely been able to reall the loss which his transfer means to the community, and even yot
The scenes
Iloilo, in the Philippines, has been desit is not easy to realise that he is no longer the troyed by fire. Twenty thousand people occupant of Government House, the courteous are homeless.
dignified representative of the King, and the able administrator who has so stamped his personality on the government of Hongkong that fature generations will rise and bless his The S.S. Caineta did not leave for Brazil memory. with its complement of contract, coolism expected last work, Monsieur Vetch having indiosting the affection of the populace for the witnes.ad at the departure, difficulty is getting the consent of the
man and the regret which all felt at his with.. Authoritim. The Treaty onty permi a contract. coolies a voyage of thirty days, and though no drawal from the colony, mast have impressed difficulty has been experienced hitherto, the His Excellency. It was indeed a memorable question has now arisen, and has caused much ivecavonience and worry, set only to Monsienrosion. The garrison troops, with all their Vetch, but also to the coolies from the interior, picturesque variety of uniform, and tie Volun- who had given up their homes on the chance of toers lived the route from Government House drawing better wages in other countries. This to the City Hill and to Blake Pier, and behind is exceedingly unfortunate for Monsieur Votch,
them stood growds of people. The throug was for whom sympathy will naturally be felt, and The Chancellor of the Exchequer,hould hure waited notil the last moment when Praya near Blake Piar. Shartig after twelve it seems particularly hard that the officials densest opposite the City Hall and along the in his Budget speech, announced that the goalies had already baan sent to Pagoda and o'clock His Excellency, accompanied by Mr. R. were preparing for embarkation to assert their the realised balance was £5,399,000 and authority, and thus pat Monsieur Velel to A. D. Ponsonby, Captsine Coleman and Ogle, iremandons and unnecessary expause. Many A.D. Captain Armstrong. Honorary A..., the available surplus was €3,433,000. couliss base returned to their villages but ховку
and Jemadar Mulismmad Khao, 129th Baluobis, He stated that the tax on earned more remain, and with so many konfers about w Honorary A.D.C., laft Gorernment House, and was escorted by the Hongkong Volunteer Troop incomes under £2,000 would be re-
under the command of Lieut. U. H. Ross to The rules Nos. 10 and 11 of the rules made duced to ninepeace, and that the death by the Governor-in-Council under Section 2 of duties on large estates would be vessel in Port Frockow Eche, the New Territories (Regulation) Ordinance.creased. Two and a quarter millions 1899, (Ordinsnes No. 8 of 1899), on the 2ad day.
would be reserved for an old age of April, 1907, have been cancelled.
pension scheme next year. No reducorisi ultimatam to the Concil of Fort Dodge staircase, the pillars were entwined with loaves, tion in indirect taxation was announced, Iowa, and henceforth there will be plenty of while flags opvered the walls. A pretty floral message to the Uity Council his worship, urged
The Gaz uctilles for general information that meds of re-entry by the Government of Lanterland: Demarcation District 301 Lot No 53 and 155, have been registered according to law.
The rule numbered 12 in the Case Oil Rales made by the Governor-in-Connell on the 15th
following is substituted :-Any vessel having on
can only expect to hear of thafta sad trouble. Monsieur Veteh is doing his utmost for the coolies, but his task is a hard vue. We hope to bear the Officials hay come to his aid, and will
bear some of the cost of the detention of the
COMPULSORY MARRIAGE.
Mayor Bonnett has sent a sort of matti-
the City Hall, where in St. George's Hall, the ceremony of presenting the Citizens' Address to Sir Matthew took place. The interior had been specially decorated for the occasion, and a very beautiful elfoct was attained Plants and teras alurned the carpetted
which Morocco refuses, and which Franc day of March, 1906, bas been rescinded and the and it was stated that the national Beddings in fast prosperons township. In bis aroh was formed at the top of the stairs. It is not usual inboard more than 20,000 gallons of naphths or debt would be reduced by £15,382,000 |that every male and female of marriageable age St. George's Hall however had been treated
determines > m'oree
these affairs for other Powers to interfere, unless some preposterous demand has been rude or other nations' interests been interfered with, which in the present
have
case does not seem to have occurred, the
to
No anonymously signed er munications that have Powers generally quite coinciding with the Feuch claims. Gemeng has had the ent before 11 art on day of publication: After thatge to acknowledge this. Lately Price VON BUELOW has been somewhat studiously apourcing that Moroccan affairs do not interest. Germany. So far so good; there has not been any disposition on the part of any of the Powers to question Germany's sincerity, or
refuse to acknowlege Germany's interest. France has, however, consistently claimed that Germany's in- teresis were
not paramount, and that Power after forcing things to & Conference finally acknowledged this. The other Powers in this particular case have not found it necessary to make any sp.cial remark with regard to the detounds of Frase, and ALTHOUGH the majority of thinking, men in Germany has 10 far coincide in their England are disposed to look upon the views that she also has alowed her proposals of the present Ministry for a
consent Had she objected it general reduction of armaments, which they course, quite within.ber rights to state her purpose to submit to the forthcoming Pence ideas. She has or the contiary rather Congress at the Hague, as little better thau gone out of her way to assure France that quixotic, they have been equally well she will use her influence with the Court of di-posed to threw no obstacles in the way Morocco to induce it to ucceed to the
The Daily Press.
LONGKONG, APRIL 2281, 1907.
was, of
naphtha products shall be ordered by the Har- bour Master to leave the waters of the Colony without delay.
The following appointments were made by H.E. the Governor-Cap'sia D. Macdonald
COLONIAL PREMIERS.
MORE EARTHQUAKES.
Losbox, April 19th. *
Right No.1 Company) Hongkong Volunteer the Nineteen Hundred Club banquet Sixteen hundred guests assembled at
Corps, to be Major and secoid in command vice Major A Chapman appointed Commandant, and at which Mr. Balfour presided. The Lieutenant W. Nicholson, Hongkong Volauteer Colonial Premiers delivered speeches. Corps, to be Captain, vice Captain Macdonald promoted second is command, with effent, from the 16th instant. Captain A. J. Thompson, Royal Garrison Artillery, has been seconded for Volunteer Corps, with effect from the 18th ervice as Staff Officer of the Hongkong instaat. With the advice of the Executive Council Dr. W. Clark to be a Director of the Widows' and Orphans' Pension Faud in spece- sion to Mr. David Wood on leave. Lieutenant (). Malling, R.M.L,1,, as the navel member of the committee for the Wongasiehong and Queen's recreation grounds, vice Captain George Carpenter, R.M.LI.
LONDON, April 19th. * Six hundred deaths have been caused by the earthquakes in Mexico, Shocks have also been experienced in Chili and Argentina.
OBITUARY.
*
who persisted in remaining single should be more elaborately. Bunting was lavishly employ. malised, and this ordinance has been passeded and the use of gronery produod a very All able-bodied persons between the ages of picturesque ensemble. Here about threa tw-st-tive and forty-five years, whose mental hundred ladies and gentlemen bad assembled. and physical prop-nsitios are normal, aid who
ar aot now married, shall be required to obtain They were representative of all the natione in
a
to
great applanse, Mr. Bennett says: "If there the red within sixty day, or be subject the cosmopolitan community. When the The ordinance passed its third reading amid gaharuatorial parts arrived at the entranos they were met by Sir Paul Chater and the other are any who desire to escape the penalty de gentlemen associated with him in the com- perform the marriage ceremony free of charge. Excellency was escorted by Sir Paul upstairs.. seri bed I will be in my office at all hours to mittee responsible for the arrangements, The day is coming when every up-to-date city As they entered the hell the company rose to in the land will pass a sixaila- statute. The Act is in the interest of good morals and sound public policy."
His
greet His Excellency who was conducted by Sir Paul to the special platform, where two lines of signal dags were arranged to convey the following message. "Governor of Hongkong, good bye."
CHINESE MILITARISM,”
drill." We Globe) should be right glad did this Every school teaches physical and military
Besides Sir Paul Chater the Chairman of the tinguished foreigner on the affect of Lord the other members, who were the Hon. Mr. F. atalement appear in the report of some dis. Committee of Arrangements, thers were present Robert's propaganda of sound training for A. Howatt, the Hon. Dr. Ho Kai, the Hon. Mr. national defonso. But that distinguished critic Wei Yak, the Hon. Mr. H. E. Palloçk, K.C.,
bas
Fot to appear; were be now to make a
faithful report of what had come under his the Hon. Mr. E. Osborne, the Hon. Mr. W. J. observation in this country, he would amaredly Greason. Messrs. D. R. Law, J. R. M. Smith,
have to assert that very few elementary schoola
LONDON, April 19th.
teach sither physical or military drill. It is to A. G. Wood, H. E. Tomkins, G. Balloch, E. China that the posinge refers; the Celestiale Shellim, A. J. Raymond, T. F. Hough, H. N. Viscount Midleton is dead.
have at last awoke to the fact that what some Mody, W. Armstrong. E. Ormiston, II. Hump- timid sentimentalists and other backboneless hrays, D. Clark, G. H. Medburst, R. Shawan, Decezand was formerly president of the molluscs have dubbed "militarism rauks bigh National Protestant Church.]
Published in Saturday's Extra]
[RECTER'S SERVICE.]
THE BUDGET.
is
f
among patriotic virtues. It is, in foot, the R. P. White, Murray Stewart, H. W. Looker, foundation of all, for if any man does not regard Ho Fook, Fung Wa Conn, Lau Chu Pak, Ho the len obligation of preparing himself, Kon Tong and Un Lai Chun. both in borly and mind, to take personal part fa After a dight besitation, Sir Chater et pping fighting "pro aris et fouls," he must
be
absolutely destitute of nivio virility. It is to forward addressed His Bro-ikoner who stood to that perception that the Chinos commonalty freeive the address, Sie Panl said-Your are beginning to awaken, their eyes having Excellency, We have asked you to be present been opened by the astonishing success of the this morning in order that at the last moment Japanese against Russia very largely through
the strong military apirit parvading the whole we might have an opportunity of pat liely bidding Radical doctrinaries in the islands to inculcate insular population. There were never 07 the dogme that the highest national virtue in to knuckle down to the foreigner.
YACHTING.
CORINTHIAN CLUB.
yesterday by seven bosta in the one design The race for the official prize was competed
A successful coacert was held at the Clab Lusitano on Saturday evening, the event being rendered all the more interesting by tho presence of Senhor Conselheiro Komans, Consul General for Portugal, under whom official patronage the entertainment took place. cordially greeted Mr. Romane as The ball was well filled, and the large audienca
conducted by Mr. Jorge, the president of the HD. WIS
new committee, to a seat of honour, the of fair discussion: und certainly do not faster's demands, and France not unnaturally
Sociedade Philarmonica meanwhile playing the
LONDON, April 18th. desire that there should appear to be any resents this appareur piece of patrounge. Portoguese National Anthem. Then followed
The available surplus for 1907-1908 divergence of opinion on the part of Great The difficulty in the matter is enhanced by Mattchiche, played by the band, was
an interesting programme. The maroh La £3,233,000. No diminution of taxation is Britain as to the needlessness under present the consideration that Germany is on such
wall proposed, but a rebate of 3d. upon earned conditions of keeping up a buge military a subject the most tourby of the nations, the evening wore also highly appreciated. exceed £2,000, is allowed. The Death Duties received and their other selections during incomes, when the total income does not display. It is quite evident that if such a and a matter of no consequence to the world Mr. W. Leckie was a host in himself, his proposition-as-a general-disarmament is at large, and of really no importance to humorous asugs bringing down the house are readjusted, and the taxation on estates ever to take place the present is marked cut either of the nations concerned, as thus by Mr. H. J. Alvas and the comic song by Mr. of the sinking fund is invested and ear- on every occasion, while the comic sketch by over £150,000 is increased. £1,500,000 as the most suitable period for its inception. a few indiscreet words been apparently A. II. Baptists were welcome additions to the marked for the Old Age Pension Fund. More by the force at circumstances than in made to assume gravity which rently sme vein. "I am waiting" and "For avor The duty on ten is unchanged. consequence of any pre-arranged policy, does not belong to it. Now, if in a con- and ever" were well rendered by Mr. F. X. Europe has passed into a stage which may paratively miour disenssion, a single, Lopes, and Mr. F. B. Silva and Mr. F. X. The House of Commons has agreed to the be almost called in mathematical language probably unintentional, turn in a sentence
Botelho were equally happy in their rospartive resolution to continue the present duty on one of stable squilibrium. There is little has thus been sufficient to bring about a reellent impression by his rendering of received. It is described as a middle class salos. The Italian tenor, Mr. Salvati, orented an tea. The budget as a whole is favourably or nothing to rectify in the outlines, and couple of days' uneasiacis throughout the Romanza there are few dangerous internal straius to Europe, how much more likely is the to respond to
had budget. The Unionists however protest be provided against. Frame is France, discussion of such delicate matters as the
against the shilling income tax being Italy is Italy, Spain is Spain. Russia is Lecessity on the reverse of the armaments
regarded as a permanent impost. now convinced that aggression westward ia of the chief states of Europe to lead to
During the year the National debt will out of the qucation, and that she will have mutual recrita inations! Who, after all, is
J. A. Gracs and needless to say the perform. be reduced by nearly £15,000,000. ance evoked the greatest enthusiasm. Mr. F. quite suficient to occupy all her reserve to be judge of the propriety of a nation's, Philarmonica, received a great ovation for his Gonzales, the talented leader of the Sociedade
THE TOCE OF KING EDWARD. force in assimilating what she already has amamenta ? And without some qualified exquisite interpretation of "La Stipes the Austro-Hungary is ju like measure more expert to decide, how is it to be known, by an excellent banjo solo. Mesars, J. M. violin. Mr. Grace also showed his verestillty bent on assimilating her Teutonic, Magyar whether or not, a nation is keeping to the The usual complimentary toasts were drop Gasta. King Victor Emanuel and Signor
LONDON, April 18th. Fortes
Inokey and Gonzales were sosomponists. aud Slavonic populations than in looking tonour of her agreement? Yet, if there be during the evening and the proceedings ter-
The King and Queso have arrived, at out for still more discordant elements; no court of appeal an the question of what insted with the singing of the Portuguese and Tittoni, boarded the Royal Yacht on her place next Sunday. Az interesting programme while the smaller states are only desirous of' is or what is not a reasonable armament, it British National Anthems.
the evening
and
Nou Ver " $110 encore. A feature of was the playing of the Lusitano Marcb," specially composed for the occasion, by the String Band conducted by Mr.
arrival.
for
a
presenting to you this address which I have you farewell and also have the honour of
the honour to now read to you,
[The address was published in our Saturday's jasne.]
Sir Paul afterwards handed the wldress to His Excellency with the explanation that the
form, and when the applaase had subsided His signatures would be sent to him later in bửund
clase. The course was from Palice Pier round Excellency replied as follows: Kau I Chau Island port, and back. There was
very good start, all the boats getting off to Sir Paul Chater and Gentlemen, gether. Ariel and lets were the árat to cross I had hoped to stay among you for another the line. followed clossis by Joan and Asthore, three years and I had expected that by that time Theolu and Fas being the leat over. Meta. Arief, the Hongkong Section of the Cintos Kowloon Joma and 1 Spray chose the centre fairway while Railway would be completed. Though my hope
Thecia Asthure, sud Fas took the Hongkong shore. The former tande rather the best of it in to see this is not to be realised, I know no- island first, but on completing the circuit frontier by Marcb, 1910 (applause) nor why tho the light wind, Jeanaud Meta ron ding the reason why the rails should not be laid to the Mets become becalmed and Jaan, on tfe Chinese Section of the Railway, which presents outside, bad the advantage of the wind and left her competitor. The other quintet came
fower difficulties than our Section, shorld not
up with the aid of a little backwash and breeze, he finished soon after that date. (Applause.) Mota and Fas remaining in the doldrums antil The construction of the Chinese Railway the othere obtained long lead. The position from Caton to Hankow will, I fear, be a louger From there to finish was Joan first, followed by matter. Should at any time the aid of this Astore with Throla in attendance. Times:
Joan
2 14 39
Asthere Thecla...
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32 50
37 19
Spray, Ariel, Meta and Fas did not finish, The concluding cruise to Fantanchau takos
↑ has been arranged.
Government be invoked to hasten this construction it will, I 8.00 sure,
be
large scheme of Railway communication given in a generous and effective manner. (Applause.) The completion of this
with the North will doubtless enhance the