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Japan as a first class Power in the East, has completely altered the aspect of matters in that direction. The acquisition of territorial possessions in China is now no longer & matter that can be pursued without the S. WATSON & COdger of complications in other directions Any step of the kind which would be likely to interfere with the rights of Japan would bellable to be questioned at once, and certainly would lead to opposition; if persist- ed in. Under the circumstances, it is not WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS | likely that any foreign nation would wish to push its away by conquest in China, and
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The body of a sailor, apparently a German, was found by the Water Police Heating in the Inquiries are being made as to his identity, and harbour at West Point jostorday morning,
vassal to which he belonged,
At Holy Trinity, Sloane Street, on Oct. 1st, were to be married Mr. N. J. Hananen and Miss: Muriel Morland, Mr. Hanner is the only son of Bir Nicholas and the late Lady Hannen. Sir Nicholas will be remembered as a formar British Consul at Shanghai.
According to the New York American," the
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United States Naval Board has decided to TELEGRAMS.HONGKONG SANITARY BOARD. those which are now proceeding to the Pacife, construct a great fiset of warships to replace
Plane are being prepared for four battleships, which will be of greater tonnage and superior armament to the recently authorised vessels of the Dreadnought type.
A violent storm hating an boar and a half swept over Lrbon on September 23rd. Tor. rential rain fell, and in several parts of the city
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The Portuguese Progressive leaders, in con-
and suburbs houses were floded, several to a paper editor against whom an action Temncs at Lisbon, are asid to have resolved on
depth of 3ft. The train and tramway services was brought by Count Kuno Moltkefor absenting themselves from the Royal collapsed as the result of inundations in the damage sustained to his reputation were suspended for a time. Several houses tions. A circular has been issued which has
of the most terrifying character, aud caused through the latter accusing him of an
received extensive support in the provinces commonding Senhor Sousa's candidatura
district round the aspital. The lightning was
A meeting of the Sanitary Board was bold on Oct. 29th at the Board Room. The Hon. Dr. J. M. Atkinssa (prezident) prosidad, and there were also present Hou, Mr. W. Chatham, C.M.G. (Vios-President), Hon. Mr. A. W. Bravit (Registrar-General), Dr. F. Clark, Medical Oftese. of Health, Hon. Mr. E. A, Hewett, Captain Lyons, Captain-Superintendent of Police, Mr. A. Sholton Hooper, Mr. H. Woulecok, secretary. Humphreys, Mr. Ian Chu-pak and Mr. G. A.
WATER TANK REGULATIONS,
The REGISTRAR-GENERAL, in terms of potion moved" That the Government by requested to make rules under the water works ordinance to
disastrous results. Looked at in this light, for the Regenerador leadership. The Ropa. something lika a panic. The cross sarmouating unnatural offence, has been acquitted. regulate. the placing of water tanks, in back
The question
Chak Sam was arrested with 314 worth of copper in his possession for which he could not account. Charged before Mr. F. A. Hazeland at the Polios Court yesterday, he still refused to say how he causes by the copper and was ordered to pay a fine of $59, the alternative being three weeks' imprisonment.
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Mr. Nose, the Japanese Conant-General at Ottawa, has been daily receiving claims for damages suffered by his compatriots at Vancou- vor. The total amount has not yet been ascer trioed. The Dominion Government will probably send a Special Commissioner to Japan to consult with the authorities there regarding the restriction of Japanese immigration into
the game may well appear not worth theblican paper "Paiz" lies again been suppressed candle. Ajurt however, from these more obvious considerations, there has of late been for injuries to commissioned offoors having the grant of compensation less desire
on the part of any foreign been under consideration, the Admiralty have nation to push its way in the direction of decided to reduce the period within which territorial acquisition in China, for the applications for compensation must be made $ 8.50
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ibilities, which would so be undertaken, istions in the King's Regulations have been
ordered.. 13.00 now for more generally understood than it was formerly. It may be doubted whether 20.00 any European nation could govern any large portion of China effectively. The Russians with their great linguistic powers and a certain easy adaptability to the ways of other people, might be considered more likely to succeed than any other European nation; but unfortunately Russian admini stration is tainted with many of the defects of that in China; and unless a marked reform were made in respect to official la corruptibility, it would probably soon sink to much the established level of China, and by degrees slip back largely into Chinese hands. Unless it were possible absolutely The Kielcorrespondent of the "Lok alanzeigar" to do away with the corruption which telegraphs that according to the latest arrange. attaches to Chinese government, any nation moats the Imperial yacht Hohenzollers and the would find the Chinese a very troublesome readiness at the month of the Elbe on No
ernisors Schirahorst and Königsberg are to be people to satisfy and it would also have to vember 8 for the Emperor's visit-to-England; face the possibility of constant disturbancIt is therefore asmmed that the Emperor will and outbreaks worked up by secret societies start on November 9. and the like agencies. This has become more and more known of late years, and has made moat foreign nations justly chary of incurring such responsibilities. Thus, upon both the grounds indicated, there has been less desire to acquire territorial possessions in China; and the embodiment in the recent conventions of a declaration that the Powers
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GOKAKONG, OCTOBER 30TH, 1907.
THR agreements which have been arrived
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the chapel of the Prazeres csmetory was struck and shattered by lightning. The walls of hewn in the city were strack and set on Bre. The Houe, were split like cardboard." Several houses
damage by flood and fire was onormous,
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There has just been brought to light a great scandal with regard to the flotills of gunboats on the Amur River. The "Priamorye," Russian newspaper published in the Far East, contained the laconis item, that seven gunboat, belonging to the Ammar fotill were destroyed by Angels is Auguet (New Style), Hear Bretenak. The gunboats had not been launched. and the new workshops were destroyed at the same time. The damage is estimated at rather more than £100,000. The gunboats referred to are probably those which were sent out in sectione last spring from St. Petersburg by rail to the Far East to be put together at Bratensk for use in patrolling the Amar River. The Rumian Press reproaches the Ministry of Marine with having concealed the ostastropha so long. The "Priamorye" gaya that a Government inquiry Lad been ordered into the management of the works on the Amur at Bretonsk, and that the local officials in charge of them set fire to the works and offisse so that all traces of pemulation. should be destroyed.
The "Globe" says A nice little gamble in
Pabange has been in progress for, the last few said to be due to buying from Hongkong, weeks, aud. the spart in the price is facetiously
The Pahang Consolidated is a reconstruction of be Pahang Corporation and the Pahang. Kabing. The authorised ospital in £250,000 in 100,000 seven per cent. praference shares of Kingston (Jamaica) asys: The City Council There are 500,000 ordinary shares issued, 86,000 The New York Herald's" correspondent at Elench, and 600,000 ordinary shares of 59, each. has adopted a resolution calling upon the credited as folly paid, and 414,000 on which Government to amend the pauper alien 4a 6. has been called up. It is in these shares immigration law, so as to prohibit the entrance that a determined attempt is now being made Chinese and Syriane, who were said to be over-reconstruction the Malay Exploration Syndicate of undesirable foreigners. This is aimed at
to interest the public. In the course of the rauning the island.
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got 36,000 ordinary álmres for its interest, and tion of 414,900 urdinary shares, offered to the a further 50,000 for guaranteeing the subsorip shareholders in the old companies at par," no means sensational. It certainly does not Recent news from the mine is good, but by
appear to warrant the present absurd price of
Standard Oil Company's. Works at Laleh ikok An naplassant discovery was made at the
on Monday afternoon, when the dead body of discovered. The police were immediately called, a cookie, with a deep gash across the throat, was
What little of the affair at present is known is 4-6, and the body was removed to the Mortuary,
known only to the police, and information from them will not be forthcoming until more light is thrown on the cocurrence. They are not in a position to state whether the caso is one of order, or suicide. There is to be a postmortem, examination.
decided to remove the cargo, and while so en gaged delayed the tramway service. Eventually the tram was able to proesed, and a constable took the master to the police station and charged him. Mr. Hazeland imped a fize of $15.
SUPREME COURT. Tuesday, 29th October,
IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION: BREDBE MS. H.-H. JOOM PERTZ (ACTING
PUISNE JUDGES
LI PAK AGAIN,"
A number of actions were heard against the Lik Loong Wo Kee bank, of which it will be
Pak was a partner: Mr. E. J. Grist, noting remembered the Paians Judge held that L
for the following plaintiffs who each claimed for $1,001, Man Hop Ynen Sang Ki and the Chen Tang Yenk, obtained judgment in esch oase, the claims being for money deposited with the bank. Mr. F. U. Master, who had formerly similar setions, now asked for formal judgment ob'ained judgment against Li Pak in four against the bank, and the cases having been proved judgment was entered accordingly. Mr, d'Almada e Castro also obtained jud, mout on behalf of Kom Kwan Biog for $1,000.
The master of a cargo truck appeared before Mr. F: A. Hazeland at the Police Court yester day on the charge of obstructing a trampar. The truck was loaded with goods weighing Point, and three coolies started off with this About 30 owt at one of the godowns at West cargo for First Street. As usual, they got on the tram line, and were not long under way when the ringing of a tram bell warned them that a car was approaching. They tried to get off the practice be considered without some quali-line, but eve of the wheels getting caught in fication; and that circumstances might arise themselves for sometime without success, they rail they were unable to shift. After exerting when there would be a concurrence of opinion among the Powers, that the agres ment could no longer apply. So long as China can hold things together in Rome decent form, no nation would be înclined to interfere with her; but there is at the Mr. Dadabhai Naoroji, who was to have left same time the contingency before her that, England last month, on his final return to unless she find means of improving her India, was at the last moment unable to proceed internal administration, an outbreak might been suffering for some little time took a more on his journey, as the Illnet from which he has occur which might put an end to the existing severs form, and his medical advisera insisted order of things, and under suoli circumstan- on bis keeping to bed. fie has resided in ces manifestly foreign nations would not England for over 40 years, and daring most of be longer bound by an agreement to preserve the time he has been actively engaged in the integrity of China as such integrity political work, and last year he went out The met remit of the year's transactions would no longer exist. As mattera new
specially to India in order to preside at the shows a balance to the credit of profit and los
Net profit, after providing for all
charges in Ching- Add Balance brought. for.***
ward from last year £6,604 Cross receipts in London... 6,140 12,741 £253,959.
CHINESE ENGINEERING AND MINING COMPANY, LTD. The annual general meeting of the share- Ca, Ltd., will be told in London on the 28th holders of the Chinese Engineering and Mining October 1907, when the Directors' report and accounts for the financial year ending February 28th, 1907, will be submitted.
EXTRACT FROM DIRECTORS' REPORT.
at between the different Powers with respect atand the future of China is left in her own sunnat session of the Indian National Courress.count of £208,396, made up as follows-
to their action in the Far East amonut in hands; and it is for her to find means to effect to a policy of "hands of" with regard to China. The chief feature is that Chinese supply such government to the country as integrity is to be respected-and this, in
will satisfy the people at large, prevent other words, is equivalent to a declaration outrages against foreignera and preserve that none of the Powers concerned-Great friendly relations with Europene nations Britain, France, Russia and Japan--will To this task she declares she is willing to
devote herself. It remains to be seen
adopt any aggressive policy towards China, whether she will be equal to her professions but will remain content with the positions It is certainly somewhat curious that China which they respectively occupy at the should have thought it necessary to protest present time. Such an agreement is the natural outcome of the policy which has give her another chance, but, the ways of against an arrangement that will at least been for so many years persistently pursued Chinese are peculiar. by Chian of working upon the jealousies of foreign natione and pitting them the ons against the other. That some such under-struoted on the setuary of the River Amar, It is reported that a naval port will bo oon- standing might be arrived at by foreign near the village of Mego, nations was long ago perceived · na possibility by those who had watched the
A coolie appeared before Mr. F. A. Hazeland at the Police Court yesterday morning, oharged progress of events in China, hut, ne is so with stealing sine pounds of brass frem & shop often the case, this result has been brought at Hunghom. He was found guilty and sea about in a very different manner to any that tened to three weeks' imprisoninout with hard iras anticipated. The establishment of labour.
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given by the London Indian Society in honour Mr. Naoroji was unable to attend the reception. of the veteran politician, whose distinguished personal qualities and high character have won for him universal regard in this country, as well as the respect and affection of bis fellow Indious.
The Paris Journal" gives particulare of as
instructions addressed to him some time ago by inquiry ordered by M. Bean, Governor of Indo- Chius, for the purpose of giving effect to the
Total:
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Delict Expenditure in Europe,,
Salaries, atozoa eto..
£7,100 Debentures, interest
... 25,183 Debentures, redemption... 10,000 Directors' fees...
Leaving a net
* 3,250
balance the Directors
of the use of opiam in the French colonies of recommend should be ap- the Oclonial Minister for the gradual suppression of which
provided that no now opin dens should be the Far East. The instructions in question propriated as follows—
In plasing to reserva for
depreciation ..... (making a total
authorized, that the price of the drug should be increased, and that off als known to be opiam smokers should be excluded from promotion. first-cxcmine the present conditions of the The ecmmittee ontrasted with this inquiry will consumption of opium in Indo-Cbias; recondly, Proposo measures capable of bringing about its discover the means of comperesting the Budget gradual suppression in that territory; thirdly, for the loss of revenue thus fncurred; fourthly, suggest the represalve measures to be employed for the enforcement of the now regulations respecting the sale and use of the drug.
reserve
£40,000
of £150,000) In paying a final dividand" of 1/6 per share (free of tax-payable 2nd Nov, '07 75,000 Making B dividend of 15
?
per cent, for the year with
the interim dividend_of
10 per share paid on Ist May 1907
73,000
4,840
Directors' percentaga on profits in accordance with the articles of association
· And carrying forward 11,556
£208,306
£241,215
45,538
£208,396
[EEUTER'S. BERVICE.]
THE FINANCIAL SITUATION IN
AMERICA.
LONDON, October 27th. Owing to the numerous runs on the Banks yesterday, and the consequent stop pages in different cities of America, this leading financiers are making impassioned appeals to the public to desist from with- drawing money from the Binks.
LATER,
The New York financiers are more opti, mistic in view of the prospective influx of gold from Europe to South America. There were no suspensions of any importance yesterday.
THE M. C. C. IN AUSTRALIA.
LONDON, October 27th. The Marylebone Cricket Club, in its first match at Perth, has made 350 runs for 7 wickets.
KING ALFONSO'S VISIT TO ENGLAND.
Loxbox, October 27th. H.M.S. Renown will embark King Alfonso and Queen Victoria on Tuesday, as
will last a month. The vis't is of a private Cherbourg, for Portsmouth on a visit which
nature."
SENSATION IN GERMANY.
yards" In doing so, he said-For the last few months we had a great many applications for permission to plate water tanks in bick yards and we have always dealt with them under the Public Health and Buildings Ordiu, ance, treating them simply as enorowhments upon the epsoe provided by the Ordinance.
the last meeting Works informed us that it was proposed the Director of
to put these tanks under the Water Ordinance. Until we know the intention of the Govern- xuent it is simply a waste of tims for us to
At
consider any more of the applications. The Chiasse take a great interest in this question of prohibition of water tanks and I think, we are justified in asking the Government to make regulations es s publish them for general informativn
as possible and
MY. LAU CHU PAK seconded, He said-I
these tanks to remain under certain conditions, take it that the mover is la favour of allowing
Perecnally I think the tanks should be erected, and knowing as I do what residents, Chinese and European alike, have suffered in the past froma total want of water it must be realised that tauky or ressis for storing water will baume indispensable, si every individus on afford to wait at a tap, are when the supply is ample, for water- for cooking and ole nsing purposes. In shope and factories these tanks karo basn in existenc for a good many years and there has not been a single instans of water stored in tanka having become contaminated or a breeding place for mosquitoes They do not take up sach space as to use an obstruction, and instead of being a mans of wasting water they sare
water:
not
Mr. A. SHELTON HOOPEL-I have much plas- sure in supporting the remarks of the mover and the seconder. I think that the wholesale abolition of tanke would be fatal. Of course this resoln. LONDON, October 27th.
tion does not deal with the doing away of tanks The whole of Europe, especially Germany, but it deals with taking away the water which, ceading in Berlin against the well known question should be dealt with as the clever is profoundly moved by a libel action pro-would feel the tanks. I think this particular
in the paper Zukunft alleging that the Banitary Commission with regard to cubicles journalist Harden, who published articles Colonial Secretary suggested in his remarks when criticising the recommendations of the Kaiser was
surrounded and influenced and therefore I cavė permission 1ɔ—refer politically by a coterie of which the princi- to the advies which he gives there sud pils were Prince Eulenberg, formerly would ask you to apply it to this question of Ambassailor to Vienna, and Count Kuno
tanks (Reads.) If we deal reasonably and Moltke, the Commandant of Berlin. The be no need for the water authority to intelligently with each Case there would articles further hinted that this coterle was make any regulations. I do not think it a hotbed of detestable vices, and considerable would be wise to suggest that the water authority evidence was adduced corroborating the should exercise his discretion and cut off the Zukunft. Judgement in the case is expected water. You will notion that the Colouis! to-day.
Secretary auggests that the members of the Board should inspect every case. That is s big task but it is a very good thing, and it would by still better if the Executive Council before overriding a resolution of this Board recom mending exemption did the same thing and judged each case on its merits after having
inspection of the place. The resolution was carried..
THE UNITED STATES BATTLESHIP
FLEET.
LONDON, October 27th, President Roosevelt has authorise the announcement that the Battleship fleet will start for the Pacific on the 26th December.
Japanese Ambassador stated that there was Mr. Root after a long conference with the
nothing in the relations between the Unite! States and Japan which did not justify the despatch of the battleships.
THE MERCANTILE BANK-OF
. INDIA, LIMITED,
Ormiston, the Manager, at flongkong, that the We are courteously informed by Mr. Evan Directors of the Mercantile Bank of India have declared an Interim Dividend on the "A" and the "B" Shares of the Bank for the half-year ending 30th Jane last, at the rate of 6 per cent, per annum, free of Income Tax.
BATTLESHIP DEMOLISHED.
ITALIANS TRY TO EMULATE "DREADNOUGHT" EXPERIMENT.
One of the most remarkable experiments carried out by the Dreadnought was the simal. taneous discharge, of a fall broadside of eight 12-inch guns, without, it is stid, even a window baing
broken.
had not approved of the recommendations of the Suitary Board respecting the water tank A reply stating that the Governor-in-Council
in the yard at 88 Connaught Road West was
THE WATER TANX QUESTIÓN.
read,
Mr. A. SHELTON HOOPER minuted---I hope it was pointed out to H. E. the Governor the great atility of the water in the tank in the case of hire and for cleansing parposse during the intermittent supply,
THE BUILDING. ORDINANCE. Some time ago Mesers, Palmer and Tarner applied to the Board for a modification of the provisions of section 188 of the Public Health and Buildings Ordinance to allow of certain latrines being ersted on the roofs of certain bouses in Ko Shing Street. The board decided to recommend that the Governor-in- Council grant the application and on Septem. ber 19 a letter to this affect was sent to the Governor-in-Council, but a reply has now been received from the Colonial Secretary to the effect that the Governor-in-Council did not approve of the recommendations.
Mr. A.SHELTON HOOPER Minute--I recém- mend that this matter be referred back to the Governorin-Council for reconsideration. The board were unanimous in recommending the
The Italian Government has recently on desveared to
to repeat this performance-with the result that the ship was ruined absolutely, i
The experiment was made to determine whe.application and the Medical Offiour of Health ther the three battleships of the Frasocsco also recommended it, Morosini type were worth keeping on the activa list as coast defense ships, or whether they should be removed altogether from the fighting libe.
The simultaneous discharge of the whole broadside, consisting of four great 17 inch 100-ta guns was the test approved. Each gan was charged with 780lbs. of powder, and at a given sigusl the whole 8,120-lbs-w08- simultaneously fixed by electricity.
harm in referring back this matter to the Mr. FUNG WA CEBUN-I don't see any Governor for a reason, or for reconsideration.
Hon. Mr. A. W. BREWIN-It is no good
reforzing the matter back unless we can throw now light on it or supply additional information. Referred to the Director of Pablic Works for further information.
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-LINEWSSHING-AND-CLEANEING.
The reply, from the Government with respect
effect was tremendous. The Morosini's" decke ware buckled from bow to stern, bolts and, rivate were started in every part of the ship, and the propelling engines were broken and shattered. It
tis marvellous that there was no to the calling of tenders for cleansing and loss of life.
imewashing work, was laid on the table It has been decided to remove from the navy The letter stated that the Government had no the Morosini and her sister ships, the Andres
Doris and the Ruggiero de Laurie, which werȧ objections to tonders being invited and in built between 1884 and 1889 at an average cost atractions wore issued accordingly. of £780,000 apiece.