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THE PONGKONG DAILY PRF$8, MONDAY, AUGUST 19cm, 1907.
VOLUNTEER TROOP GYMKHANA. frat man dressed according to mgulations, but ;
Trooper Dupree was the first to mount. As be did not observe the conditions, however, be lost the race.
| improṛemont in business which we havansoften anticipated in slowly but surely appearing at last. (Applause) I may mation that call on the new issue of shares have come in freely, When we meet six months hence I have no doubt] the increase of capital will appear complete in the balance sheet, and though it will natally bo some time until the belt is felt in our business. I think you may rest assured that you will receive a satisfactory return on your money. (Applause.)
There haing a questions, the CHAIRMAN proposed the adoption of the report and state- ment of accounts.
only one coolusion, that ifsach szcellent results can be produced during period of depression we may look with contileum to so much better results when the more properous timeatrives, which in common with your Chairman believe to by not so far distant. I bave much pleasure in secouding the Chairman's proposition that the Report audi. Accounts, as presented, be adopteḥ,
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On the motion of Mr. WHEBLEY, conded by Mr. MITCHELL, the appointment of the Hon. Mr. II. Keswick, Messrs. A. Fnobs, E. Shellim and I. A. W. Blade, as directors was confirmed
The CHAIRMAN--That is all the business, gentlemen; thank you for your attendance.
JAPANESE RECRUITS,
Some time ago we riived a letter from a correspondent asting whether one confirmation could be found of the assertion that within the past few years the status of Japanese recruits kad increased several inoties. An answer to this query in funished by the Niche Nich Shimbun which says that, as compared with antebellas returns, the conscripts of the present day show no improvement, physically speaking. In fact they are somewhat inferite in this respect. Ou the other hand the war las had a noted effect in Ppularising conscription. There is a marked dimination in the number of attempted orasions, and to fail in satisfying the standard has now some to be regarded as a disgrace rather than as a matter of congratulation. Farther, there is a
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The members of the Hongkong Yolunteer Troop more "at home" to their friends on the Polo ground at Causeway Bay on Saturday afternoon, and right wellihey entertaised them. Rain threatened. another postponement of the gathering before noon, but fortunately the weather cleared and although the afternoon was rather hot it was in favour of the Troop. As a consequence there was a large getbering at the carnivalin witness the feats of a kill of the Volunteers, and the scene on the Polo ground as rendered more imposing by the presence of a large vomber of ladies attired in summer contame. A matshed had been erected to screen spesistors from the rays of the 2011, but the design was not a good one and be occupiers soon found it necessary to go to the rear of this to Bad the shade. Doubtless the defect will be remedied for the next gymkhana. Therewere also booths where ten and cake was served and where the gentle- men might partake of stronger refreshment. The band of the Middleser regiment was in attendance and played selections daring the interval between events. Shortly after the conclusion of the third item the programme His Excellency the Governor, Lady Lugard and partý arrived and were undusled to the menta
served for the gubernatorial party. Anong others present by this tae more. Sic Francia Piggot, Bob, Mr. F. f. May, and His Excallasey Major General R. G. Broadwood Aggregate prizes on the day's events were, presented by Mesare. & K. Hall Brutton, A. J. Williams, A. C. Hyner, W. 9. Duprey G. C. Mozos J. Paterso, H. W. Looker, C. H. Rose, H. P. White and W. R. M. D.. Par. The judges were Mujer-General Broadwood and Captain A. J. Thompson, R.A., who filled their duties to the satisfaction of all conserved. The programme was under: LaMOY CUTTING WITH SWORDS.--Start from theSlope, Engago." Asalt, "make cats, 2, on the right, Slope Swords Tworaus for ach Competitor. Third ran for those called for by Judges. Trooper T. C. Verant... Troger R. F. C. Mater Tromper W. 8. Dupido:.. HEAD AND Posta-Start from the "Slope,
Engage, Asanit," cut I on theright, point 1 on the left, cut 2 andeut 4 on the dght, pict ontheright, Elope words. Two runs for each compaliter. Third raus only for those called for by the Judges. Traper H. W. Looker Trouper F. C. Hall..
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Troy Sergt. Major 0, C. Moxon TENT PEGGING BY HALL SECTION-Tow runs for ell competitors after which the judges will call for farther rung, if necessary. Competitors whoin the opinion of the judges are not riding at asuficiently rapid pace will be disqualitlað. Troopers R. F. C. Master and W. S.
Dupree
Trop Bergt. Major G. C. Mozol and
Trooper L. N, Leafe ...
Trospera A. G. Roberts and A. C. Bynes
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RUNNING AND LEADING RACK-Eulries in pairs. Course rectangular, angles my A, B, C, D. Even number will lead his partner's pony round ABC, which add unmber will rua from A to C, At C, even number will dismount and us to A, odd number will mount and lead round CDA. At A ayə number will mount and the pair will thou ride as a balt section past winning post. Troopers R. F. C. Marter and W. S. Dupres1 Troopers F. C. Hall and A. Horfey............ Troopers E. Howard and H. B. L. Dowbiggin3 MESSAGE R..CE-Entries in paire. Paire will ride to a point indicated, even number will draw his rifle from buoet, dismount, fire two round black and hand bis pony to odd number, and double to front of Grand Stand, Urder Arms" and stand to attention. Odd number will take led pony to a point marked by a fag and halt. When all the even numbers bsta arrived in front of the Grand Stand, the Judge
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will then rejoin his partner, return his rida to bucket and communicate the message to him, after which he will mount his own puny Odd number having learnt the massage, vill draw his rifle, dismount, fleetwo rounds blank, hand bis pony to even number, and double to a point indicated where will be found a table, cards and pencils. He will write out the message, aigu bis name, hand the card to the person in charge of the table, rejoin partner, mount, retura and ride with partner to wianing post.
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W. S. Dupree Troopers R. G. Mauro and F. C. Hall Troop Sergt-Major f. C. Moxou anÌ
Trooper B. F. C. Master.
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To many this was the most interesting event rf the day and displayed the qualities of somo of our Volunteers as despatch bearers. The message, to one not conversaut with the nanes of local villages, was a somewhat difficult one. Hers it is: Ride to the Volunteer Camp near He Sheung Heung: tell him, tho Otcer commanding the Troop, to copy without delay the blockhouse at Kong Tau He and the police station at Shalaukok placing six men and a N.C.O, in charge of oach place with 200 rounds of ammunition per man and three days rations, With the balance of his troop he is to patrol the telephone lines between the blockhouse and Sheung Shui and Shatsukek and Fanting, doing his utmost to prevent these lines from interference on the part of the natives.
The winner's translation was "Take a
merge to the Volunteer Officer commanding the Volunteer Corpe at H Sheng Heng and tell him to sccupy the blockhouse at Kao Tong Hong with a small force. Then take a patrol of six men to the police station at Shatankok with 200 rounds of ammunition cach and ration for three days. With the romainder of his force he is to guard the telephone lines between Shotankek: Kao Feng
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on July 4th. At noon a special service was held at St. Martin's-in-the-Fields, when the preacher was the Rer. Dr. H. Rashdall, Fellow and Tutor of New College, Oxford. He dealt with the oriticisms which were being Tired by learned men with regard to the fundamental
many people iruths of Christianity, and said were now talking without realising how far their language would carry them. At the same time, TALKING there was, he thought, a growing opinion that there were some things in the Gospel which were doubtful, and it was of importance that they should know what they were. Whatever they might think of Mr. Campbell. be bad fot them a good example. He had put his own version of theslogy into langusgo which could be understood of the people. The anul meeting of the Union was held at the Vestry Hall. St. Martin's- sutsequently ia-the-Field The Ror. Dr. Morrison (pre/ sident) said the Union did not endorse ovary antiment in the Rev. R. J. Campbell's book, but reorguired that it had sitrasted the attention of the religious world. It showed that, whether people agread with it or not, liberal religious thought of some kind or other was beginning to make itself felt. Let them allow as much liberty and latitude as possible, for it was only by that spirit that they could solve the problem before them.
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said that the general movement of liberal religious thought would have its effect in the Church of Eug- land fater, for it was a very conservativo body and moved slowly.
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KEATAO DEBITO (N PARLIAMOND.
The Rev. Dr. Rashdall said they objected to certain Psalms, which they believed wereopposed to the ethical spirit of Christianity. Qui of thirty two Old Testament Lessons he found only six which were edifying. Eighteen dealt with matters of historical but of no ethical interest, and eighteen were distinctly usedifying. A story that should disappear was that of the walls of Jericho falling down. fe did not suppose there were six bishops who in the privacy of their sedios believed they did fall down. (Laughter.) Other stories were the horrible story of Jeel, the murder of Agag, Balasm's! ass, the axo-head fosting, and the story of Jahu.
The Hour of Commons votal the grant of With regard to the Athanasian Creed, the Bishop
La heated debate, The Nationalkts and the sttacked Lord Cromer views of the majority of Churchman. That Labour Members
He showed that victory was already won. Dr.
especially in connection with the Denshawi Rashdall; objected to the Second Commandment incident. Sir Edward Grey spiritedly defended describing God as "jealous," also to the Fourth him. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman proposed Commandment about the Sabbath, whiob was the grant and Mr. Balfour seconded in
eulogistio based on grounds which one of them believed.
speeches. Mr. William Raduoad denied that Lord He would not mention semua, bat he knew of a birth nud bodily resurrection, and the bishop said he thought the clergyman should not be deprived because of any modern ideals on the mode of the Incarnation and Resurrection. :
The Report was adopted.
palpable difference in the moral equipment LED Post Race.-Billa vios pouy and lead Hung blockhouse, He Shing Heang and of Birmingham said it did not represent the £50,000 to Lord Cromer by 254 to 107 after a
The half-yearly meeting of shareholders in the Hongkong and Shangbai Banking Corpora tion was held on Saturday at noon in the City Hall. Mr. G. II. Medburel (Chairman) pro- sided, and there were also presnt Hon. Mr. H. Keswick (Deputy Chairman), M wars A. Fachs: A. Haapt, C. R. Lezaan, A. J. Raymond, E. Shellim, R. Shewon, H. A. W. Slade, I. E. Tomkins (directors), J. R. M. Smith (hiof manager). J. Peters (ohief ecer un tant), (. W. May, G. de Chapeaux, R. Mitchell, J. Wei-y, K. K. Hyad, E. F. Mackay, H. N. Mody, Cheung Keun Siu, C. Parey, Ho Kom
Mr. MACKAY Mr. Chairman and Coatlomen, Tung, A. P. Smith, W. Dunbar, Ho Fook, Lo
in rising to Focond the Chairman's proposition, Cheung Shui, G. C. C. Maslar, Ellis Kaduorie,
I fool I can add nothing to the very full and Lau Pun Chin, E. S. Kadoorie, S. H. Michael. instractive review of the situation to which we J. Barton, Wong Loung Lim, A. Forbes, W. II. have just Histoned, but, I bink, I will be only Wickham, F. Smyth. F. Maitland, and B. Cvoicing the foulinga of these prosent when I say that a report of such a satisfactory mature could scarcely have been expected, taking into consideration the depressed state of trade The CHAIRMAN read the report for the half generally throughout the Far East, and the year and afterwards said-Gentleman, I feel increasing competition which has to be faced enufident that the report which I bave just practically nor the entire Weld of the Bank's read will meet with a favourable reception from operations The advent of new Banking La you, and that the proposed distribution of profita stitutions must apeli smaller margine to the will likewise receive your approval. Looking Banker and consequently improved ratas in the at the balanca chest and comparing the present morchnat, from whose point of view they are, of Egures with those shown on 3at December last, course, to be welcome, but as a sbarebeliler of you will find on the whole n substantial increase. this Bank 1 oan only congratulate the mirage I will rofor briefly to the principal changen. ment on their excellant showing under sach Our note circulation has gone up to 81st laca, conditions. Il proves the soundres. and buing an increase of $20 Inom, snd is 881 ise instability of the Bank'a bariness, and points to. excons of car authorised issus. This excess we are required to cover by the deposit with the Hong- kong Government of dollar for dollar, and you will observe that the condition has boen more than complied with for the amount, as showA IN the other side of the account, so deposited is tan millions of dollars. Both silver and gold ourront accounts have increased; the large incremo of $184 lace in the gold accounts being dur, in a graal measure, to, proceeds of loans recently Bosted in London for foreign goveruments remaining with our office there at the time the accounts were made up. Fixed deposits in silver and gold, also bills payable ahon com paratively little change. On the other side of the account you will see that our cash and bullion in hand and in transit, taken together, are 839 laca higher. Bille, discounted loans and credits are less by 392 laos, but bills re. ceivable show the large increas of nearly twenty five millions of dollars which points to a
of expansion very considerable change business. There is no market shange in the other items calling for comparison. There prozent are only its well swam that trade legally and indeed throngbout China during the period under review has continued to suffer from the depression referred to by my pradscensor in this chair, and this refoctol in the fall in prices of many local stocks and shares. Fortunately in other places where we established a more active and prosperous con- dition of affairs has boon experienced and we are therefore able to come before you not only with Batisfactory results but also with the gratifying proof of an increased turnster. Our branches extend, as you know, to many countries and while the wido-spread field of our operations is not without responsibility and anxiety attimes, it also has Advantages and on the whole makes for atondiness in the expansion
business of our
and for aud
progress the equalization of our profite. In India especially, prosperity goes on, I may say, unchecked; the increase is the quouity of her crops and their eabanced value croat large demand in' that conutry for silver not only as currency to more the oropi but also as bullion for manufacture of personal ornaments, its effect is seen in the advance in the price of Whether a high silver level is bere- ficial or otherwise to the foreign trade of China is an open question: perhaps the morogeneral opinion is that, in the present conditions of the country, a bheap currency, which means comparatively low exchange, is on the whole. best calculated to encourage local onterprises and develop trade, but each side will have its advocates until China is in a position to adopt "a" "gold" standard-To the ordinary business man out here that day seems at present a long way off; us progress is yel a par- ent towards taking the fret practial step of reducing the various provincial silver tasis. dollars and subsidiary colos into one uniform standard coinage throughout the Empire. Although I cannot point to any hetual improve- ment in the import trade in the Bouth of China I am glad to say the expert season has opened well; the silk erop promises to be a full one and if the coming rice arep is harvested nader na favourable conditions as it is now bring plant, the success of these two important factors combined cannot fail to materially add to the purchasing power of the people and result in better times for importers all road. Oar friends in Shanghai and the North havesiso been concerned in bringing about a rednotion of tho which large stocks of piece goods and gara they have had to carry for so long, in thie they were greatly helped by the rise in cotton which prevented saw goods bing im ported at less cost that these held and even led to the unusual spectacle of reshipments of cotton goods to America. The situation hae boon further assisted by the opening of Custom houses at Dalug and m the Rasian and Korean borders. This more may be regarded as likely to restore to Newchwang its position as the chief distributing centre for Mu churia. Clearance have been fairly atisfactory lately and as only small supplies are now com ing forward the statistical position of the
much import tinle has
improved. The Shanghai silk orp is also an excellant one aud may be exposed to have the same salutary effect on imports in the Northern that we hope for in the Southern provinces. Altogether with so mary factors in our favor there doas seem reason is think that our long suspense is drawing to a close, and that the
silver.
the cadets. They are found to be already acquainted with many subjects which previously had to be specially taughtio them after they had joined. Still it is ovi ent that real improve- meal of the national physique is not yet demon- atrated in the person of the conscript Japan
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THE FLORES EXPEDITION.
DISSATISFACTION AMOXO DUTCH MILITARY ABOUT THE COMMANDEL.
The
Troops forming part of the Flores Held force have been drawn from different garrison placar in Java. Captain Christoffel, the Commander, arrived at Surabaya, on August 2nd, to await of mounted infantry, which con- the coming stilate the main body of the expedition. momont the detachment srrived, on August 3rd, preparations were made for departure on the strong and day. The detachment is 160 expedition as coulies. 150 convicts tave basa teld off te join the
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another (botheaddled overa figaroof 3 course, Porios may be led either by bridle er-beadrope. Trooper B. F. C. Master, lading Trooper T. C. Vernon's pony Troger W. S. Dupree, leading Lient.
. H. Ross's pony. Trooper F. C. Hall, bading Trooper A.
Morfey's pony.... VICTORIA CROSS BACE. Eingle entries. Dozmies representing wounded men will be placed on the groud at a point indicated Troopers to gallop ap to their dummies ander fire, lift same on to their saddles and retura to winning post.
Trooper F. C.. Hall Trooper Dupree dead heat. Trooper R. F. C. Mater...
Fanling to prevent the natives from interfer ing with the wires.".
Other translations were:-
Tell the Volunteer Camp at He Sheung Heung to guard the telegraph wires to and leave a non-commissioned officer and six
men there with three days' ma fiona (no more), "lergy man who did not belove in the miraculous Cromer was entitled to the unprecedentedly
Go to the Volunteer Camp at Shan Hing Fang and instrust the commandant of the Volunteers to occupy the blockhouse near Lo Fa Feung without delay and patrol with six
men."
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The grant was inconsistent with Liberal principles in view of the prevalen distress. Lord Cromer, he said, had benefited Egyptian fluanco, which should therefore bear the cost of the grent, Lord Cromer was being rewarded for the tale and fraudulent notion of making Egypt a British provizes. (Cries of "Shame." Mr. Redmond continued that there
"Ride to Shue Shoir and tell the officer of the mounted troop to occupy the blackhouse at She a Cok and Lo Shai Shui, leaving in large This event was productive of so little amuse-
an officer and six men with three days rations ment to the spectators Eight dunaies were placal on an imaginary battlefield, and it was and 30 rounds of ammunition. That toll him to proceed to Fanning Lo fhu Shai taking the task of the heroes who competeil to resous them andar a withering rifle are. A tripod care to keep the roads clear from inogrsions of therefore that, as the legal limit of note issues elected for Colne Valley, in a maiden speech said
Captain Christoffel was on active duty in was erected on the ground, and to this was Sumatra when the summons to Flores reached attached a bundle of orackers. On excli tide him. He is an alien from Switzerland, but has
of the course along which the Volunteers had Hi appointment to the been naturalised. Flores expedition has orased a lot of bad blood, to proceed three riflemen were stationed, and on the grond that Dutch officers have been
as the gallant troopers want on their mission passed over in favour of a foreigner. Captain of its saving at the gallop the enemy Christoffel's distinguished services in ashiering auccess where other lcers failel make no pitilessly blazed away, while the crackera face difference with them.
which the thina pociles bad lo
The argument is that Dutch offers shouldades din which they strongly disapproved be given a chance to shisis honour in the Beld, of, and the prancing and capering of the and that the alien brother offer has had enongh of opportunities for distinction:
ON CHOOSING A LOVER.
miniature war horses was sufficiens evidence of their desire to flee from the field of battle, Sometimes a trooper would rais his fallen comde to the pony's back, lat while ho endevoured to mout the restless animal the Okina and India som to think alike on some
wounded man would fall headlong to the turf. matters Ainda writes:-
I have to condemn mother evil practice that Other troopers could not persuads their ponios exists among our girls, which is the latest to hes such a galling fire and found it necessary importation from the West. I refer to court- to abandon the hope of resece and fy le a ship before marriage. Amongst the Tami's, in quister spot. Trooper Hall who was first to
and young women beror the past, young men mixed together promiscuously. This keeping sater and escape from the jaws of dea'b” was apart of the soxesin e practice that originated closely followed by Trooper Dapse who caught from eliuatio and cler confiderations. But
him upon the rice home and the pair passed the the prevention of the promiscuous mining up pof winning post neck and neez, Trooper Master unmarried young men and young women is now
being a good second. looked upon by sume Foarding school girls as a relie of barbarism. This new idea mas counter the walioual instincts of the Tails. The te selection of husbands by our girls themselves will cover result in te beppiness of their home- life. Of course, they may have their voice heard in the matter, but the chief responsibility for the sek ellen must derolve upon their parents Coung minds fired with ardent or relations. Jara cannot be trusted to judge wisely
selection. the bast
A may mistake the false deportment of young men to win her love to be genuine. He may love the dowry and unt the girl au may not munka au ideal band. The girl will, in meat case, be guiled by blind less, and will not rest upon the consequences that follows a bad choice. Courtship does not, sad will not gro our girls the dance to gauge the true character of their luzera. It only oncourages in the promenade, walks, drirs to lonely places, E., Courtship encourages coquetting, dirtation and other grila unknown in the past history of the Tamils Even in the West mar- ringe by courtship as not provedl se anixed blessing Why are there more divorces among the Wederas Chau among ourselve? What is the time-honoured practice of the members of the Royal families in the West? Are not their marriages arranged by others?
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LAMES NOMINATION RACE Trcopare to be inately a kdy. Ladies to fine up in front of grand stand. Start from a peint indicated, ride up to a tethering post, ando Leadrope, remove bridle, and lie up pony to post. With bridle ou arm rus ap te lady and and her tunic with all butteusoff and chain straps unhooked. Lady to put in battone and i on straps and assist her pariner to put on lis tunic, which must be properly buttoned up, st, as if for a parade. eturs to pouy, up. litch from post, pst où bridle, is up headrope, npunt and ride past winning post. Treper E. Howard, nominated by Mrs.
Balilios. Twopar H. B. L. Dawbiggin, nominated by
Mrs. Ormiston ... Top Sergt. Major G. C. Mozoa, nominated
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It is again atated that the Government had beer, no more savage or ruthlase miscarriage contemplates a substantial increase of the Bank of justies than in the Dashawi incident, sand of Japan's capital. The last returns issued by not one farthing should be voted till at least the Bank show 174 million yen of specie one victim had been released.
Mr. Kelley described the grant as a donation TOBATTA, 150 millions of negotiable securities
to a despot. It appears and 306 millions of note issues.
Mr. Grayson, Socialist, who was recently
was to solve social
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and a tendency to more wholesome conditions
His expenses had exceeded hie salary.
the is only 120 millions over and above BALACLAVA MULKE. To be competed for by negotiable securities, the Bank's actual note Government's msudate
Komoints with half the Troop ve: the other halt issue is 10 million yen in excess of the legal probleras and not to provide Ligh-uslaried
grants. Bir Edward Grey admitted that such grants Loaders will be selected, and they will selset limit. Such excess has come to be a normal the teams by lot. No spurs allowet. Com feature in the Bank's returns and it constitutes petitors will to provided with dummy swords clear proof that an increase of capital is were rare, but not rarer than Lord Cromer's The Treaty is sail to have services. He sharply challenged Mr. Redmond's and cuekades, balf the Troop blue and the required. remainder red. The object of the competition appreciated this fant for some time, but of version of the Denshawi affair, and said. Loni every desire to ancura justice. This was not for the past few months made Bush a step the time to review the sentences. It was in is to knock off your opponents' cockades. courts the great depresion that has prevailed Cromer like himself considered the judges had petitora must keep within bonds, and rotira untimely. Now that things have become que possible to measure Lord Cromer's service in Opponents' ponies may not be hit. Com- at once when cockade is knocked off. The Balaclave melon wasan interesting event, and the spectatore appeared bigbly amused to see the amateur tempiies' getting considerably knocked about with dummy swords. As stated previously, the object in the competition was to knock off an opponent's cockade, but the troopers went ab.it, with such a will that it appeared more likely some of the fighters would karck off their adversaries' heads. A bard fought fight ended in a win for the Rede, who fought in close order and weakened their opponents' attick by dividing their force. The winning detach ment was composed of Trop Serg. Major G. C. Mrxon (lead r), Bergt. O., K. Hall Bruttoo, Troopers C. H. Blaeon, H. L. Dowbiggin, H. W. Looker, R. F. C. Master, G. E. Morrell, P. C. Potts, A. G. Roberts, T. C. Vernos, A. J. Williams.
Las displayed itself, the offleial financiers are eag. said to have again takes up the scheme, and it Government preferred instead of giving him an is probable that they will submit to the Dista Ambassador's pension to grant Lord Cromer s
special occasion. bill for increasing the Bank's capital from 30 amp am as special recognition of a very millions to a 100 millions of gen.
Lieut. C. H. Hess commanded the Bless, the other units being Troopers E. Bucion Formin, W. 5. Dupree, F. C. Hd, E. A. Hantoy, ́E. Howard, A. Morfoy, R. G. Muaro, A. C. Hyues, L. N. Leefe, J. Paterson.
Aggregate prizes: The first aggregate prize was won by Trooper Dupree, Trooper Master taking the second, Trooper Hall the third, Trooper Veraen the fourth and Troop Sergt. Major Moxon the fifth.
When the sports were over, Lady Lagard complied with a request to present the prizes. On completion of her task, and at the call of Lieut. C. H. Ross, the Voluntaar Troup raised thras cheers in her Lalyship, who thanked them very much and retired.
As was to be expected of them, the ladies were very smart in fixing the battou in the gentle men's couts--nt least, the majurits of them wore, There were a few, towever, who appeared to be Overcome with nervousneer, and so long did A Londen telegram to New York papera they tarry that the ponier, who were not pre-reads:-Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the novelist, and Miss Jon Leokie will be married in perly tethered got loose and started riderless Septen bor. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is s I their stables. Sergt. Major Mexon was the bachelor. He is 48 years old,
SIX MILLIONS FOR POST OFFICE
TELEPHONES.
BILL. PASSED AT GRAND COMMITTEE.
On July 8th Standing Committee B. of the House of Commons met, under the chairman- ship of Sir D. Brynmor Jones, to considor the Telegraph Monoy) Bill. This is the Bill introduced by Mr. Sydney Buxton to enable the Pos. Clive to raise six millions starling under the Telegraph Acts. Mr. Barton moved the insertion of words to make it clear that the money was to be spent entisely on the develop mont of the Post Offico telephone system, and not on telegraphs. This was agreed to with out a division.
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Mr. John Robertson cordonned the Dea shawi procedure, but did not think the case against Lord Cromer was such as to give a clear ground for objecting to the grant.
The House of Lorde ananimensly concurred in the grant after warm subgies of Lord Cromer by Lord Ripon and Lord Lansdowne,
CHINA AND JAPAN.
What appears to have specially struck the Chinese in the last page of Korea's interstate history is, not Korea's folly in bringing such things upon herself, but the complete acquiee-
the conce of the foreign Por. Ev though lafter remain tacit onlookers, China did not expect them openly to approve, and in this respect their attitule has inspired her with a Mr. Harold Cox moved the reduction of the very strong conception of the place Japan now
H three millings occupies in the world. The Kempio, Peking Bum from six millions to He said at for years Parliament newspaper, takes the line that Japan's recent would bare no opportunity of variewing the treatment of Koma, may be regarded as a way in which this money was apunt. Nevar prototype of what she contemplates doing in bafore had tho Formaster-General asked China akse, and extravagant as this view seems kum, and he thought, in it is evidently put forward with all gravity. for so large K view of the fact that over a million sterling Even Vienroy Yust is not above associating was lost on the telegraphs, Parliament should himself with such sa aualysis, in apparance at be constantly in touch with the way the money all events, though we cannot suppose that he
garlously.
To Tuan, was being spent,
really Mr. Burton said he could not accept the however, every lever in valuable that promises to amendment. Mr. Cor was not quilo correct in assist in prising his country out of the dangerous have plainly his statement as to six years because in 1911 rat of conservation, and be is said to the Post Office would purchase the National told the Tarone that the Franco-Japanese involven new policy, Parliament would have an China's security. He persists in advising that Telephens Company's system, and as that would Estens is not at all calculated to contribute to opportunity of reconsidering the whole question the principal etstesmen inking, hoaded by of capital expenditura. There was no fatoution Princa Ching, should be required to repair to of issuing this six millions, or even three the Imperis! Tombs and there solemnly swear themselves advocates of constitutional govern. millious, all at ones.
On a division the amendment was rejectedly mont. In answer to this memorial the Throne 19 votes to 3.
has taken its usual course, nacely, ostled for The Bill as amended was (reported to the expressions of opinion from the four principal
Viceroye. House.
entertains it
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