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bad until the customer had departed. But only a few days elapsed before he gaiɑ paid the mlerman a visit, parobssed some sausages and endeavoured to palm off three spurious treaty. cont piecas for others he had received in change. Then the stallholder arrested bim and handed him over to the polles, who found other sixty cente in counterfeit eqia in his possession. Hin Worship, after hearing the evidence, entenced the defendant to three montur", imprisonment with hard laFour and six hours" stooks,.
POLLARD'S LILLIPUTIAN
PLAYERS.
م:
Again inst night, at the Theatre Royal, there was a crowded boats to witness the second performance of "The Belle of New York" by Pollard's Australian Lilliputians. The majority of the audience, who were Brobdingnagians compared to the miniature performara, marvelled at the catpal of talent from Lilliput as many have marvelled before them, and soepties who.
HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS. TUESDAY, DECEMBER SATH · 1907.
Minutes of a Monthly Meeting of the General Committee of the Hongkong Chamber of Com marce ball in the Chamber Room, St. George's- Building, Hongkong on Tuesday, 12th No rember, 1907 it 330 p.m. Frasent:-Hon. Mr. E. A. Hewait (Chairman), Messrs. A. 0. Wood, (Vice-Chairman), A. Haupt, D. R. Lay G. H. Medhurst, J. R. M. Smith, H. E Temkins and A. R. Lowe, Secretary,
MINUTES,
The Minutes of the Monthly Meeting held on Sist October were read and confirmed. BHANGHAI INTERNAT ONAL EXHIBITION 1 69. The following letter from the Government won reads.
Colonia! Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 21st October, 1907, 8:8, I am directed to forward a copy of a
Shanghai Branch of the China Association to His Majesty's Consul-General at Shanghai on the subject of an Ixhibition which it proposed to bold at that port in 1′03, and to request that your Chamber will be so good sa to furnish mis with their views regarding the propoes! that this Colony should partio! pate I am, dear Sir, Your obedient servant,
made to the provincisi mints, China has not | yet taken my effective measures, towards accomplishing the diffionit tak the bar sat herself by the Second Artiole of the British Treaty of 1901-I have, etc.
(8gd.) J. N. JORDAY,
The Right Honourable'
Sir Edward Grey, Baxt. M.P..
4o., &o.,
Translations.
TRANSLATIONE.
Extrant from the "Tema Wan Yat Po" of the 17th October, 1907.
Proposed Establishment of a Branch Bank in Hongkong.
Tasti Wa Ho of the Imperial Chinese Telegraph Administration, Hongkong, has recently forwarded & petition to the Viceroy to the following effect---
The Bank controlled by the Board of Fiasnos has made a very good proft ainos it was first Copy. The fean of the Diplomatie Body to HI.Hextablished, Trotai Lok Ping has received the the Prince Ching.
Imperial Commsud to start a branch of that Peking, July 12th, 1907. Bank in Canton. The close commercial cont IMPERIAL HIGHNESS, The serious direction between Canton and Hongkong demand. abilition under which foreign trade in China that a branch of the bark should ako be has been labouring by reason of the incessant established in Hongkung so as to improve the and often violent fluctuations in the gold value present facilities for trade. If such a branch of silver, are well known to the Imperial Go back of the Imperial Chiners Government is vernment of Chine, and remedial measure), established, commerce is bound to improve. Ha particularly (he warly adoption of a uniform coinage, have, we are aware, received its call requests the Viceroy to Lubmit his suggestions for the consideration of the Board of Revenu? have, however, we believ, mat with its approval, and the difficulty of the situation appears to be increasing, and proraR OVER more disturbing to foreign commercial in terests in China.
The gravity of the situation than croated, and the diffonity in which the Foreign Representa
It was decided to reply that the Chamber svuld we no reason to object against the opening of a Chiners Government Bank in the Colony so long as it was on exactly the same footing as the other Foreign Banks now trading is the Colony.
found their way to the City Hall also found it letter addressed by the Chairman of the attention within the last few years; none and the Chief Director of the Bank. necesary to believe that the performers were only juveniles by the evidenes of their own ayeight. The young Australians again carried the play through with the same pleasing awing of the opening night, amid the boundless enthusiasm of the auditors, all of whom, as a rule, appreciate a good performanes, but many of whom did not anticipate that the Lilliputians could provide such a "good thing" as they did; To-night, for the last time "The Belle of New York" will be singed. There will be mo theatre on Christies night. On Thursday mud two following nights the children will play "J Town."
KULANGSU (AMOY) MUNICIPAL COUNCIL.
Minutes of a meeting of the Council held at the Board Boom, on the 3rd December 1907.
Prement-Messrs. W. H. Wallacs (Ghaiy-
(Sgd.) F MAT
Colonial Secretary
The Snoreary
Chamber of Commerce.
· China Association,
Shanghai Branch.
18th July, 1907..
Sir Pellan Warren, K.O.M.G.
H, B. M. Consul-General,
Shanghai, SIR-I have the honour to inform you that
tires at Paling ind themsolver to reassurD. their nationals and to hold out to them hopes for a betterment, haro led them to requent me to address Your Imperial Highness on the sub- ject, mad bo nk if it be not possible that some assuranos be given them that the messurss now ander consideration for the adoption of an uniform coinage are such that a favourable and early solution of the question can be hoped for. Such meurnaces they mould in turn communi. cate to the commercial bodies engaged in the
ME. YANG SHIH CHL, AN OFFICIAL DEPUTED BY THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT TO INFEST. OF THE 10ATE INTO TRADE -CONDITION9
VARIOUS
COLONIAL POSSEBAIONS
WESTERY POWERS,
OF---THI
The following Correspondence was read ----
Colonial Becretary's Office, Hongkong: 29th October, 1907, Sra,-Iam directed to inform you that en official bamed Mr. Yong Bhik Cbi, who has been
degued by the Chinese Government to proceed a mission of investigation into trade condi. tions in the various Colonial Possessions of the
BD
-man); À, F. Gardiner, Hoong Tangoher, w. It is proposed to told su International Exbibi. / establish confidence-nc essential to commercial Western Powers where there ere Chinese
Kross, S. Okayams, W. Wilson, the Health -Offloor and the Secretary.
1. The minutes of the last meeting are red and confirmed.
9. An application is raid from the Japanese Connal requesting permission to use certain ground near the Lower West Road, below the Gerina Coxenl's residence and in the direction of the Japanese Cemetery, by the offlers of H.I.J.M's ship "Naniwa", for small arm prac fios, on a day to be notified by the Japanese Consul. The Council desile to grant per- mission, providing the Basior Officer of the party firing iskes every precaution to ensure the safety of the publio (persons using the roade and paths, working in the folds, quarries, os bond bonts near the teach as) by putting out walicient look out men to prevent person. approaching within the danger sone.
3. On the motion of Mr. Wallace, it in decided * ask the China Light and Power Co. Ltd. b forward, with is little delay as possible, the Conditions of their proposals (in detaff) for supplying the Bottlement with light and power. 4. A letter from the Superintendent of Police to the Germen Commal, together with his reply is read concerning a collision between a Li censed Bampan (No 32) and steam pinnaos belonging to B. M. S. "Arena," in the barbour on the night of the 29th Nov., by which an Austrisu sailor, belonging to the "Kaiser Franz Josef It," and two Chinese were drowned. The German Consal in hin reply states of the B.M.8. the report that from "Arcona" it is evident that the sampon in aleas to blame for the accident, as the sampen without having a light, tried to cleraly crons the bow of the German pinnace which was carrying both red and white lights, whereas she should have passed behind the pinnace. Moreover the mopan was overloaded and careful bandling was the more necessary.
5. The Superintendent of Police reports the following cases have been heard in the Mired Court since the last meeting
Debt 1, Ex aroncking on property 1, Contampi of Court 1, Breach of Municipal Regulations 1. BUMLET ARRESTS.
Theft 6, Assault 2, Committing a nuisance 2- Housebreaking 1 Contempt of Court 1..
(Signed) W. H. WALLAGH,
By order,
Chairman.
C. BELLY MITCHELL,
Secretary.
WEATHER REPORT. The Hongkong Oberritory yesterday issued the following report
On the 23rd at 11.55 .-The barometer has risen considerably over Japan, the depression having moved into the Paclio.
Pressure has iterered alightly over the Philippines, and given way a little on the S.. const of China
The anticyclonic area remains over Central China
ins and pressure is relatively low over the B. part of the Clin Sea.
Strong monsoon will enfinue to prevail in
the Formosa Channel and the China Bea
Hongkong rainfall for the 24 hours ending at 10 am. to-day, 9.00 inches.
The forecast for the 24 hours ending at noon to-day is as follows;-
N.E. winds, Hongkong & Neighbourhood strong; fair.
Some as No.1. Samone No.1.
Same as No.1.
Formers Channel
South coast of China between
Hongkong and Lamooks.
Bouth coast of China between
Hongkong and Hainan..}
CHURCH SERVICES.
ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL, Hongkong, Christmas
tion in Shanghai under the auspices of this Asociation during 1909 provided su cient support can be ob'ained,
Chins trade and they would unquestionably allay all apprehensions on that point, sad ra undertakings, of every nature,
Trusting that Year Imperial Highness will be in a position to supply the Diplomatic Body
ness the asuranes of my highest consideration. "pportunity to renew to Your Imperial High- THE DEAN OF THE DIPLOMATIC BODY.
Communities, is expected to arrive shortly in this Colony,
2. His Excellency will be glad to have. Buy
meg se it to offer regarding Mr. Yang's visit. I sm, Bir. Your obedient servants. –
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ON THE MARKET.
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PER DOLEN
311
H.
$14.00
PRICE & CO.. LTD.
WINE, SPIRIT & CIGAR MERCHANTS,
THE EWO COTTON SPINNING & WEAVING CO., LD.
ANNUAL HEP: BT.
The general managers submit a statement of acccunts to October 31, 19: 7, showing the result of twelve months' working to that date.
The period under review Lae been an abnorm 'ly bad one for all yarns, and while the sotton crop of 1967 was of good quality, it was, in short supply, and prices were maintained at a high level throughout the year.
The balance at credit of Profit and Los is Tis. 16,307.82 which it is proposed to deal with as follows:
Tle.
37,500,00 8,807.82 ....$307,82
To pay a dividend of Tis, 2.50 per share
on 1500 shares To carry forward to new account
Tie..
*
During the year the sum of Tl. 22,663.08 Las been expended on special repairs and renewale out of the amount of Tis. 45,989,90 not amide for that purpose in 1965.
CONSULTING COMMITTEE.
On his depictare for Europe, Mr. P. F.
Mr. E. E. Clark was invited to fill the VROSECY. Lavers resigned his seat on the Committee and H.E. Lord Li Ching-fong has also resigned for | the same reason, but the sacanes has not so far
The Exhibition will be called Shanghai In. the information 'it demires, I avail.myself of this observations or suggestions that your Chamber been filled. -
ternational Exhibition and will be confined to staple manufactures and machinery:
It is of course impossible at this early stage to give partianlars of space available for sech exhibitor or of the terms on which space can be, rented. I may however mention that 70 sores of land have been secured in a switable situation and I hope shortly to forward a plan of As with proposed hailinga. In the meantime I would be gif you would communicate with the Governore of the various Colonies and ascertain from them what meatures of support the Exhibi lion is likely to receive from the manufac. turers in their districts and if they will be prepared to subscribe to a guarantee fund, which it will be necessary to raise.
So far as one be seen the scheme has evory prospect of succese, sud will no doubt prove honeficial to British interests in the Far East, Further particulare will be forwarded as soon as possible-Ilavò ela,
(8gd.) F. B. SKOTTOWE,
Chairman,
It was decided to reply that the Committee recommended the Government to bring the propeial before all likely Hongkong Exhibitore and to endeavour to form a court thoroughly representative of the Colony's trade and in-
dustries.
CURRENCY QUESTION,
The following correspondence was read :--
Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, 23rd October, 1967. BIB. With reference to Mr. Thomson's letter of the 21st May, I am directed to transmit for. the information of the Chamber of Commerce- the exolos d copy of a despatch addressed by Hir Majesty's Minister at Peking to the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs on the subject of the representations made by the Chinese Govern ment in the matter of the reform of the currency in China.-I am, Sir, Your obedient servant.
(8gd.) F. H: MAY Colonial Secretary.
The Scoretary,
Chamber of Commerce.
Enclosure No, 33.
Peking 24th July, 1907, S18, In parmatos of a representation which ho recently received from the Chambers of
Copy
Lettre de Prices Ching a Son Exellence la Joukbeer vau Cilter, Ministre des Pays Haset Dogen du Corps Diplomatique à Pékie.
Le 10 Juillet, 1907.
J'ai l'honneur de vous accuser réception de la lettre du 12 Jain dernier concernent l'introdas tion d'un système monétaire uniforme en Chine
et me demandant i les mesures maintenant en considération, donnaient à espérer une favorable et prompte solution areo priéro d'ase réponse,
Notre Département s'est empressé de so mettre en sommunication avec le Ministera de Finances, qui noni fait parvenir la communica tion suivante:
"Considérant que le prix de l'oret de l'argent ent exposé à des hausse et des baisser, notre Département est justement en train de ohercher Bu moyen pour avoir un système monétaire uniforme en Chine.
"Le 10 Mai dernier en mémorandum fat présenté an trône et an réponse au Décret Impérial ordonnait aux fonstionnaire du Grand Sérétariat et des divers Département de es concerter at d'en fairs un rapport au trône, "Après que les pourparlera auront en lieu et le rapport avec les moyens i employer nera envoyé au trono, neus vous ferome savoir les détails, are an emple rendu arsot,"
Nous avons l'honneur de porter ce qui précèd, à la consistance de Votre Excellence.
The CHAIRMAN said it was regrettable to learn that no material advance bad su far been made by the Chiness Government in plasing the currency of the Empire on a uniform buals but is as to be hoped that the Hongkong Govern ment would lose no opportunity of furthering the project as opportunity offered.
CHIN EMIGRATION OBDINANGE 1889, Letter from the Government was read an follows
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 22nd October, 1907. SIR,-With reference to Mr. Barcombe Smith's letter of the 16th of November, 1906, and to previous correspondence I am directed to inform you that His Majesty's
(8gd.) F. H. MAY, Colonial Secretary. The Secretary,
Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce.
Hongkong Chamber of Commerce,
8th November, 1907.
81, I am diraoted to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of 29th ultimo (No, 7434/1067) relative to the mission of Mr. Yang Shih Obi and to express, the thanks of my. Committee for the information placed at their disposal.
This Chamber has no particular observations or suggestions to offer regarding Mr. Yang's visit, but if that gentleman desires any informa tion which he believes the Chamber can supply as to the course of trade in this Colony, I am to suggest that he should either write direct to me on the points he requires elucidation, er make an appointment for a personal interview with me at the offices of this Chamber.--I have the bonear to be, Sir, Your obedient servant,
(Sgd) A. R. Lows, Baoreiary.
Bor. F.H. Mey, U.M.G.,
Colonial Secretary.
The Secretary reported that Mr. Yang Shih Chi had sot applied for any information, " LONDON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMMERCIAL
IXAMINATIONS. - -
The following letter from the Commercial Ednention Department of the London Chamber
was read:-
Oxford Court,
Cannon Street, E.C..
2nd October, 1907, DEAR SIR, The Commercial Education Committee of this Chamber desire 10 call your attention to the Scheme of Commercial Eduo- tics which it has promoted since 1890, and cordially invites the assistance of your Chamber In this important work,`
No less than 33 Chambers of Commerce în the United Kingdom and the Colonies are en-operating with this Chambor, by conducting under their suspices, the examination of students who may be presented from the Bohcole or Colleges in their respectivo kowanor districts.
..
In accordance with Article XVII, the Mam- bers of the Consulting Committee ratirá, but sil are eligible and offer hemselves for re-election.
AUDITOR.
Mr. G. R. Wingrove has audited the Com- pany's accounts and his re-election to the position requires the contrmation of the shareholders.
JARDINE, MATHESON, & Co., Le...
General Managere. Shanghai, December 1y 1907,
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTI For year ended October 31, 190?.. (Cents omitted). BALANCE SHEET st. October 31, 1967.
LIABILITIMO..
,,Accounts payablo
Uncollected dividende .......
Repairs and renewals.
Equalization of dividend account Proft and loss
Br Property
Dr.
Tla.
5
To capital-Authorized 20,000 shares at Tie
Tle. 1,000,000 abril 15,000 shares at Tla, 540
Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ld......................
759,000 507.0171 91,356 12,098
23,276
150,000
48,307
Ågesta.
TI, 1,480,037
Tie. 1:0,438 300,153. 367,690
4,264 10,598
89,371
Cotton and yarn in process.
30,356
Yarn stook...................
551,789
2,748
"Unexpired rates and taxes......
Accounts receivable.
Unarpired fire issurance promis
6,684
71,332 980
Tis. 1,500,067
For your ended October 31, 197.
Buildings H.Pisat and machinery Water supply...... Furniture......
Mill stores i
Catton stook
Waste in stock ...
* Cash in hand person
PROFIT AND LOS ACCOUNT.
To Bates and taxes
Fire insurance Interest
Directors' fees....... Anditor's fee Repairs and renewals Balance...
By Balance brought forwürd
Balance of Working Account Transfer fees
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HISTORIC CHEQUES,
12, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL
AWFUL SUFFERING OF LITTLE BOY
Bad Sores Spread All Over His Head- Grew Worse Under Doctor's Care -Cuticura Effects Perfect Cure, Bringing Relief with First Set, FATHER RECOMMENDS
CUTICURA TO EVERY ONE
I
"When my little boy was about four years obl (he is now about six and a half rears) a spot appeared on the side After of his face just under the car. a time it broke and spread further down. I took him to a doctor as soon as it appeared. He was under his orders for about three or four months when he was much woree, Soeing in a paper a Cuticura advertisement I went and got a complete set of the Cuticura Remedies, the Cuticura Ointment, Cuti- curs Soap, and Cuticura Resolvent. took him away from the doctors and gave him these Cuticum Remedies. I used two large bottles of Resolvent, ve tablets of Cuticura Soap, and two or three tins of Cuticura Ointment. From the first bottle he began to mend and before he had finished the two ha was wholly meuded. About twelvo months after he broke out again at the back of the neck, and it sprend all over the head, I had one large and two small bottles of Cuticura Resolvent, three Line of Cuticura. Ointment, and four tablets of Cuticura Soap before I got it mended. I think it took me about three toonths each time. It is now about eighteen months, since he was ill, and it has not broken out again, Bo I think he is all right now, thanka to Cuticura. I always recommend Cuticura wherever I can, and I will always have pleasure in answering any Inquiries. R. Barth, 25 Nawport Rd., Middlesborough, York, June 24, 1908,"
ONE NIGHT TREATMENT
For Sore Hands and-Feet with Cuticura.
Soak the hands or feet on retiring in a strong, hot, creamy lather of Cut Qura Soap. Dry and anoint freely with Cuticura Dintment, the great Skin Cure, Wear on the hands during the night old, loose gloves, and bandage the feel lightly in old soft cotton or foen..
Complete External and Interval Treatment for Every mouroi Enfante, Chlidren, and AduMacao
Hosp to Cicango the safn, Catiests
Custausche Skin and Catcurs itevent Ps (Chocolato Coatedy to Purtis Be 11 Single Set often Curca, Bold throughout the Dejte: London, 21. Charterhouse 89: _R. Towns
Lennon, Cape Town, etc.; R. PA voller Tror and Chem. Corp, Bale Propa Put-free, Cutlers Book on Fin beasca.
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NEW DRUCE MYSTERY.
The Druce claim to the Dukedom of Portland TIL
may be materially strengthened, if the story re, 2,561
lated by a woman of sixty now living in Paris. 19.128 30,893 can be verified. She is vamed Mme. Valette- 3,750 and she announces that she is a descendant-the 250 granddaughter, in fact of the fifth Duke of 14,334 Portland who is alleged to have masqueraded as
Su Mr. Druce, of the Baker Street Baziar Tim. 116,224
324
Mme. Valette's org is certainly an extra ordinary one. In the first quarter of the last 64986 century there was a hotel in the Champs 5131 Elyad which was frequented by Mr. Druce, as he was known. Dracs fell desperately in love with the landlady of the hotel, and in course of time a
ason was born to them, who took his father's name. Mr. Druce paid for the boy's education, and for many years gave his mother
T3, 116,224
certain allowance. Dence's natural KOD.
One day last month the Russian Ambassador visited the Japanese Embay at 4, Grosvenor married, and became the father of Mus. Valette. Druce, san, paid periodical visits to Paris, his son and his grand- gardens and formally handed to the Japanese and always called to mee
Valette says that she daughter. Mmo, balance of the sum das to Japan for the moneys remembers hini distinctly. On one ocomion Ambassador a draft for £4,860,440 83. 6.1., the erpended by her on the maintenance of the when he called, the father and sou had a long of A copy of the Syllabus of the Examinations Russian prisoners, as agreed under the terms of interview. Druce père handed his son a zum
money, and directed him to go to Australis, The original-sum due guardians and students, setting forth the objects and advantages of these examinations for those larger, but there was a small par contra aedonot presumably the father of the present claimant, intended for a commercial career-and the Rules entailed by the maintenance of the few Japanese Mme. Valette's father carried out his mission,
prisoners on Russian soil,
This "deal" practically canoladed Russia's and returned to France after an absence of
nearly a year.
Now comes the remarkable part of the whole Guancia) indebtedness to Japan sa a result of
the WAX.
The old lady, who claims to be the grand-
Commerce of Hongkong, Shanghai and Tientsia Government dow not see its way to permit the for 19 8-a cireular letter, addressed to parents, the Portsmouth treat to Japan was slightly and seek the whereabouts of a half-brother,
the Doyes of the Diplomatic Corps addressed a note, copy of which I have the honour to enolase, to Prince Ching again, calling the attention of His Highness to the disabili ties under which. Foreign Trade in labouring owing to the delay in the establishment of a uniform National Coinage,
In his ply, copy of which is likewise enclosed, The Prince states that the question is now under the consideration of a Commission composed of officials in the Grand Segretarist and other departments of Siste who will make a report to the Throne, after which His Highness promises to furnish fuller information on the subject.
In spite of his assurances, 1-regret to say that, ne material advance bar, as far as I can ascertain, been made towards the sḥtainment of uniform system of currency. At the same bine it must be admitted that in pertain repeats at least the Chinese Government have shown tome appreciation of the disadvantages of irresponsible notion on the part of the provinces. ?
the amendment of the Chines Emigration Ordinance 1889, in the direction desired by the Chamber,-I am, Sir, Year obedient servant, (gd) F.H. MAT, Colonial Becretary,
The Forstary,
Chamber of CommOTOS, The CHAIRMAN remarked that the nititude of the Home Government towards ibe carrying of contrast Chinese labourers in British Ships. on voyages of over 30 days' duration was to be regretted in the interests of British Trade but it was not unexpected sud it would be adriesblə to represent the feeling of the Chamber to the
London Uhamber of Commerce. FROPOLD BSTABLISHMENT IN THE COLONY OF A BRANCH BANK OF THE CHINESE
IMPERIAL GOVERNMENT. The following Letter and Enclosures were road:-
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 29th October, 1907.
and Regulations for the formation of a Local Centre of examinatiors, by Chambers of Com merce are sent under separate cover. Should your require additional copies of any of the above, or further particulars relating thereto, they will be readily supplied on application.
Trasting that your Chamber may give this matter their careful consideration and decide to co-operate in this movement.-Tours faithfully,
(Sgd.) KENEIC B. MURBAY¡
Secretary.
Chamber of Commerce,
Hongkong, Chino,
The Beoratory,
The Enclosures were laid on the table. It was agreed that the Chairman should discuss the matter with the Inspector of Schools;
818-I am directed to, forward's translation NEW YORK TO PARIS BY MOTOR, of an article which appeared in a local Verne Restrictions have been placed on the ́isans of
propond establishment in this Colony of a Day Matins (118) Hymn, Co; Responses, experiment which His Excellency Chang Chin-branch of the Bank controlled by the Chinese copper coins from the provincial mists, the lar Paper on the 17th instant regarding the Festival; Venite, Crotch: Psalme, Special: Tetung was authorised to make of introducing a Board of Finance, and to request that you will Deam, Standford in B Flat; Benedictus, Garrett in G: Athanasian, Crood; Anthem, "Sing Tuel cinege has been stopped and its failures so good as to farnish me with the views of Daughter of Zion. Gadsby: Hyun, 68; Kyrie, seems to have convinced the Central Government your Chamber on the subject.-I am, Sir, Your
NB-Hymn ( (in unison) not played over, that the dollar must be adopted as the standard obedient servant, Psalm 19 Verses 1, 2 and 15 in unison. Palma coin. 45 Vertes 7, 11 and 16 in unison. Fealms 185 Verses 4, 9 and 13 in unison.
Adam in F; Offertory Bymn, 59.
Preacher The Lord Bishop of Victoria. N.N.E.-Choir Fragtige Friday, December 27th,
Apart from the above and the visit of in. apection which His Excellency Ch'empi, the Vice-President of the Board of Finance, lately
to
SEQUEL TO THE CHINA RIDE. The Matin" announces on November.25 details of a grand motor car tour which it is organising. The route will be from New York The cats will leave Paris on February 2, next Paris by land, without taking steamer year, and on reaching Liverpool will be shipped to New York, where the lart for the great journey will be made. (Sgd.) F. H. MÄT,
The route to be followed will be by way of Colonial Secretary,
Chicago, Klondyke, Alaska, Behring Braits The Secretary,
which will be crossed on the ios during the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce, Folar winter and Siberia.
of
The payment does not mean that the mons the castris duke, relates that
which in now in the Bank of England will be transferred and so unsettle the Money market.
money.
after her father's return to Faria, o night, while going to his home in the
On the contrary, Japan will temporarily lead Boulevard Montparnasse, he was waylaid by three mam, who fatally stabbed him, and carried the.
The world's largest cheque Was for off important papers relating to his birth. £11,0 8,875, paid over the Bank of England Mr. Drace, of Baker-straat, came to Paris instalment of the Chinese indemnity for the news of the death of
of his ■ naturai von. He gave counter to the Japanese Minister at the first soon efter this, and was terribly distressed at th war of 1995. The scond instalment was a into the bands of Mme. Valettes nosled cheque for £8,225,00 Ls. 100,
When De Beers hought the Kimberley envelope, which he bade her guard oarstally. Then he went off, and she id not me him again Central Company they paid over a cheque for for many years. In the meantime she had heard £5,338,650. Mr. Pierpout Morgan, in con- of the death of Mr. Druce, it the Baker-street. nection with the disposal of Mr. Carnegie's
stool holdings, drew & aliaque for £4,781,751 Basaar, and naturally fully expected never to But one day he is-anable to fix the exact 28. 8d., and last mouth, when money was oversee her grandfather any more. 100 per cent. premium, he sent down to Wall data or the year, but says it was about four years street about £5,000,000 in one batch of securter the close of the Franco-Prussian War-the ition.
The smallest oheque is probably that for one dent (id.,) drawn by the American Treasury for Mr. Cleveland in whces Pre: sidential salary an error bad been made.
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men whom she thought was dead walked into the little tobacconist's shop which she kept in the.. Boulevard Montparnasse. On her expressing astonishment, the visitor replied mildly, "Yes, Dracs is dond, bat Portland is still living."
Mme. Valetio is living in a modestly-farnished apartmeal near the Gara Montparnasse, and she says that she has still in her possession the The P. & O, str. Arcadia lett Singapore for mysterious envelope banded to her many years this port on the 22nd inst, at 8 am. with the ago, and that she is ignorant of its contents: advisors of Mr. George Hollamby Drace. She outward English Mails, and is dus here on the She purposes forwarding this to the legal 27th inat, at about soon,
The C.P.R. str. Empress of China arrived is sharp-looking, clear-spoken woman, and Bhanghai at 11.30 p.m. on Saturday, the 21st very rigorous, in spite of her years. Her lost, and left again at 8.30 am. Bunday for husband died three years ago. She has two Nagasaki where she was due to arrive at Ip.m, daughters and a son, and the latter is now yesterday.
performing his military service,