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THE HARDEN CASE.
LONDON, January 5th. Herr Harden has been sentenced four months' imprisonment.
"THE COTTON TRADE.
LONDON, January 5th, A lockout in the cotton trade is considered probable.
has not put forward any candidato of its Association in British in its aims: can it be OWA." Any reader who has carefully that Sir Rosser Beeboy'a administration followed all our references to the subject of would not be regarded as sufficiently the Inspector-Generalahip, ever sincs Sir British? It is not unlikely, but then the ROBERT HALT's retirement began to be same criticism has been launched against talked about, and that is a long while ago, Sir ROBERT HART, and with equal reason, will know that on more than one occasion notwithstanding that Mr. GunDar makes we have hinted very plainly that there were such n handsome, admission of Sir ROBERT and have been all along, rival candidates for HART's commanding personality. On the the position, and it would be too stupid to vazed question of how far the Inspector- suppose that the claims of one have never Goueral should be pro-British and anti-to inspired objections to the claim of another. Chinese it profits not at present to dwell, We do not suggest that the China Associa As a newspaper in a cosmopolitan.com. POPULARITY tion has a candidate for whose appointment munity, though in a British Colony, our it is unanimous. We happou to know that sympathies are inevitably more divided than those of the China Association. Taking the Shanghai branch was not even un- animous in sending the much criticized the point of view of that Association, how ever, we cannot help agreeing with numerous. telegram. The Hongkong branch is not so
other critics, both public and private, that keen on the business as the Shanghai branch, for the simple reason: that it is not the Iter of Mr. GUNDRY, und still more familiar with all the issues involved, the sub the Shangbai telegram, a indiscreetly rons issues as well as the obvious imperial published by the Standard, was a tactical issues; and it follows the Shanghai branch, error, calculated to alarm the Chinese Government, and to make it more stubborn when it does follow, from loyalty to the than ever in insisting upin its right of general aim of the whole Association. If selecting a man upon whose loyalty to its Mr. J. O. P. BLAND is ambitious to succeed salt it can depend, as it has been able to Sir ROBERT HART, of Mr. Zamieson, or Mr. depend upon Sir ROBERT BART, who, by ACLEN, Mr. HIPPISLEY, or Mr. BRAZIER,the way, has been a sore disappointment to the Hongkong members are not so seriously the China Association on many occasions. agitated about these candidates as their Shanghai colleagues may be. They might be caught more by the glamour of the name of Lord CURZON of Kedleston, which has actually been whispered in this connection. In the meantime we do not care to be more
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Masare. Bruce, Peebles & Co., of Edinburga have obtained the contract for the sinetrification of the bioscow tramways at a cost of £3,000,000.
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It is reported from Paking that the Russiau Minister has written to the Weiwapn asking for permission to establish & Consulate in Ulissul's, Mongolia, in order to protect Russian Interests there.
explicit; all we desire is that our readers should not be misled into supposing that there is no competition for the position, or
Prince Ching and Grand Councillor Yuan that the opposition to "the natural sucesssor to Sir Ropret Hir" (the N.-O." Daily Shih-k'ai are said to be conferring daily about starting local self-government councils in the New phrase) is wholly based on a unami provinces, in order to prepare the people for tha ous-belief-that-Sic-ROBERT BLEDON IS HOLLower-House of Parliament. qualified to succeed. We may have to go into the question of this competition later but as Sir ROBERT HART has no immediate intention of resigning, the question does not at present really arise. It is almost certain that he will go on leave this Spring, and Sir ROBERT BREDON will become, as a matter of course, the acting chief of the
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branch of the China Association has already protested, or induced Mr. GUNDRY to pro- test, against his permanent appointment. This gives us the right to speculate as to the causes of that gentleman's obvious unpopu- larity in certain quarters. We are not so much shocked as some of our contemporaries have been at the attacks made upon him for we know that human nature is very much alike behind the scenes, whether the NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS. stage be Shanghal, the Customs, or the ONLY communications relating to the news column China Association itself. Even kings and hould be addressed to Tas Editor.
Correspondents must forward their names and admayors have their human littlenesses, their dresse with communications addressed to the Editor, not for publication but as evidence of good faith.
ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS. Hongkong, 4th January, 19:8.
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H.E. the Governor has been pleased, with the approval of the Rt. Hon. the Secretary of State for the Colonies, to appoint Mesars Breen, A. E. Wood and J. D. Lloyd to be cadets in the Hongkong Civil Service.
His Majesty the King has not been advised to exercise his power of disallowance with respect
SECOND TEST MATCH.
LONDON, January 5th. The Australians have compiled loss of seven 360 runs for the wickets. Armstrong's score was 77..
(RAUTER'S SERVICE.]
.COUNT OKUMA'S SPEECH.
LONDON, January 2nd. The Time considers that the Japanese newspapers have insorred a grave respon- sibility by spreading erroneous versions of Count Okuma's speech at Kobe.
THE UNITED STATES.
LONDON, January 2nd. Receivers have been appointed to the Chicago-Milwaukee Electric Co. and the allied con ceras, of a capital of 330,000,000. The Governor of New York State, in his annuel soessage to the Legislature, recom- meuds that whatever restrictions are advis. able in the case of Banks should equally apply to Trust Compazios. The report of the Superintendent of Banks recommende
to the following Ordinaness: No. 12 of 19.17, fixed reserves and a weakly banking state-
entitled-As Urdinance to amend the Local
Communities Ordinance, 1899; and No. 19 of 197, entitled-au Ordiantos to limit the imposition of punishment by public exposure in
the stooks.
meat,
LATE
Richmond, Virginia reports that receivership has been appointed to The Seaboard Airlino Railway, with a capital of $70,000,000.
-THE BANK RATE.
Misers. Wilks and Jack, Ltd. have just received notification from the Government that their tender fo complete els tri igating plant and wiring for Tytm Tuk Pumping Station has been acceptel. They are supplying a steam dynamo est m nofactured by the well known British Arm of W, H. Allen Son & Jo Bedford, 6 per cent.. for whom they are sole agents,
Some elcthing which was hanging from the verandah of a bonse in Aberdeen Street at- tracted the attention of Tam Tung, an, unem, ployed barber, last week, and he decided to have it, He managed to get it down with a bainboo polo, put it on. over bis, own, and was going on
LONDON, January 2nd. The Bank rate has been reduced to
CANADIAN PACIFIC ATLANTIC STEAMER OVERDUE"
LONDON, January 2nd. Anxiety is felt for the Canadian Pacific steamer Mount Royal which left Antwerp
LOCAL SPORT.
CRICKET.
ORAIGENGOWER"C"MIDDLESEX"REOT: The above match was played on Saturday last on the former Club's ground and resulted in a win for Craigangower by 15 rans. Scores -- MIDDLECKI.
Major Storenzon, b Evans
Capt. Thompson, b Pestonji
Corp: Roberta, b Brawn
Borgt. Harford, a Kinnaird, b Evang
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Pte. Barton, Lammert, b Brawn
Corp. Sharpe, b Evans
Corp. Heather, b Evans.......
Lt. Bagley, o lasa, b Brown
Pta. Clegg, b Brawo..
Pte. Miles, not out
Brown inpouss Pestonji
CRAIGENGOWER,
overhauled "Alannah” and about half way between the western end of Stonecattern Island and Ashes buoy “Ailan" was also passed and "Vernon" rounded the busy about one miante ahead of "Ailsa,” “Alannah” Srd, and “Dions" 4th. On the best home a good race ensued betroon «Vernon" and "Aila,”. the latter held her own well, keeping first well out in the tide and then standing more for the north era shore, Dione", oleoding to keep more to the south, shore in hopes of meeting a southerly slant. "Vernon" however kept her load andzorossed the line first, but "Ailss” with ber time lowance of two minutes Won easily, "Dione" finishing 3rd, and “Alanach”**
4th.
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Vernon
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A. O. Brawn. Sharpa...
Alannah
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G. Evans, b Sharpe Mo
E. Irving, a Roberts, b Burton
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Min "fourth.
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B. Pestonji, b Sharpa
R. Bnac, b Barton
L. A. Roan, St. Roberta, b Sharpo H. Rapp, not out........ F. Espa, b Sharpe..
Sandrios
Sharpo
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BOWLING ANALYSIS.
Bartoninais
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In the one design class Kathleen" won-
Kathleen
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CORINTHIAN YACHT CLUB, GRAKAN CUP,
In the race for the Graham Cup (handicap H.K.C.C. "A" V. KOWLOON,
class) sailed yesterday, the following boats The Kowicon foam were signally defeated by started, and crossed the line as under: “Gares,” the H.K.C.C. "A" on Saturday, the winners Dorothy," "Eva," nud "Doreen." Tho having 190 cans to the good after declaringTremons," drifted on to one of the dolphins at their innings closed for the loss of thres wickets
The feature of the match was the splendid batting of Makia who compiled 109 ruus, not out.
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A. A. Clarton & Lowe, b Lightfoot...
W. F. Brewer, b MagAekill
H. R. Makin, not out.......
S. Moore, b MacAskill
A, Mackenzie, not out......
J. H. Chalmore, J. W. Taylor, P. Jacks, S. 8. Logan, M. A. David and W. F. Bwan; did not bab..
Extra
Tightfoot ....
Daya Harrop
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F. O. Day, b Chalmers.
5
J. Clelland, b Browor
K. MacAskill, o Claxton..
H. Harrop, b Claxton
S. Lightfoot, run out
J. Mead, not out
C. Libenud, lb.w. Makin H. Clementa, ran out
EXIS
Chalmers Brewer Clacton Makin
BOWLING ANALYSIS,
FOOTBALL.
the Oil Co's works before the start, and received Innoient damage to make it impossible for her to take part in the race. The course was from a line at Fenwick's new works to Troess Rook (port), North Fairway Buoy (port) and Kowloon Rook (starboard). "Evs," was arat round the Trocas Hook, "Caresa," second, "Dorothy,” third and "Doreon," fourth." Thủ position was the mine at the North Fairway Buoy, where "Doreen," dropped a little to the rear. On the best home"Eva" and "Dorothy" took the Honghong shore, while "Caress" took the Kowloon side and “Dareon" the mid channel. The better judgment proved to be with the crew of the "Dorothy," who passed "Carem" at Tsimobatsoi Point and rounded Kowloon Rock two minutes Bloud. "Car898" WES GOven minutes ahendof“ Doreno,” while Eva' gave up. On the ran to the mark Caress" gained considerably en the leader, but could not overtake har, and the rsos finished as follows:-
Dorothy
Caress Doreen
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10 1.1 50 1.6 01
petty dislikes, and to be concerned with not affaire of imperial moment does. necessarily make a man immune from the All letters for publication should be written on emotions and behaviour following natural ne side of the paper only.
No anonymously signed communications that have antipathies. Sir ROBERT BREDO happens his way when the owner rushed out of the on the 7th December for St. Johns, New hroys; Hall, Wesll and Gregory : Williams, Arial," "Doris," "Theols," Meta," and,
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BIRTHS
On January 4th, at Cheltondale" The Peak, the wife of Brouand Hancock, of a daughter.
On December 28th. at Shanghai, the wife of On December 30th, at Shanghai, the wife of ALFIED LEON, of a daughter, stillbora
On December 30th, at Shanghai. to Mr. and
I. R, MICHAL, Of N BỤN.
Mrs. KENNETH Mackenzie, a son,
MARRIAGE.
On December 10th, st Tsigaufu, Shantung Province, ADA GILBERT to the Ber. WILLIAM P. DEATH.
- CRALFANT.
On December 28th, at Shanghai, of Scarlet Fever, AONYE MARGARET WILSON, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Wilson, aged 10 years and 9 months,
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to be one of those superio: men who present sharp elbows to their environing fellows. Like the Irishman at Donnybrook who had only to see a-head to aim a blow at it, Sir ROBERT BREDON has only to see what he considers a fault to denounce it. Without considering the susceptibilities of others, he points out error almost as if he refishes the job. The type is not uncommon. We have often met it, and always we have noticed how it has missed much that more genial characters receive. It is at least not selfishly calculating. In its blind devotion to accuracy and correctitude, it exerifiees all the popularity that a little more suavity would easily secure..
house, ses red him and banded him over to the Brunswick, with 230 passengers and a crew polico. Tam was charged with larceny before Mr. of 90. Gomparts at the Police Court on Saturday and atecoed to three weeks' imprisonment and six hours' stocks.
LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS,
THE GERMAN NAVY.
THE BRITISH ANTARCTIC.
· EXPEDITION.
THE AUSTRALIAN CHINESE RESTRICTION ACT,
LONDON, January 3rd, The look pick seems tiba a favourite tool The first German Dreadnought will be with Chinese burglare just now, for its maunched at the end of February. during the past few weeks has been frequent and in most cases-successful. It did not benefit Lam Hop, however, as he appeared before Mr. F. A. Hazeland at the Police Court
Lonnor, January 3rd. on Eaterdry cin two charges of assault sansing
The British Antarctic expedition under bodily harm, and on another charge of burglary, The defendant picked a lock at house No. 69, Des Lieut. Shakkieten, has left Lyttleton for Yoon Hood West, entered and gathered together the Antarctic. a number of articles which be intended to steal Before leaving, however, he wakened one of the
THE JAPANESE IN VANCOUVER At the meetings of folis who seized the intruder. A desperate
LONDON, January 3rd. the Country Club at Shanghai, Sir ROBERT struggle followed in which the defendant used
It is reported from Vancouver that one BREDON was ever a caustic critic. He has the kes pick as a weapon and inflicted some lifted up his voice also at the Shanghai nasty wonde on the foki's head. The latter out of three firemen, who were walking in Club, when the time came to heckle the called for axistance, and another foki who went the streets, stumbled and broke the window to bis ald was also seriously out before they could- of a Japanese shop, when a Japanese mob committee; and not infrequently at com-
any mertinge he has given the directors overpower the burglar. Eventually, however, immediately surrounded and overpowered he was secured and handed over to the police. a bad quarter of an hour. Is that not He pleaded not guilty before the Court, but on the firemen, all of whom were badly wounded sufficient to explain some part of the
the evidence his Worship sentenced him to nine with knives, one it is believed fatally. Four Shaughni Lostility to his appointment?weeks' imprisonment, and six hours" stocks,
Japanese were arrested. It seems to us unnecessary to point out that at a meeting of the Shang. HONGKONG. JANUARY 6TH, 1908
bai branch of the China Association THE_Shangbai branch of the China there would be members of the Chuntry Association has in the last two or three Club, and one or two director. Verb. sap. months been variously criticised for the That cantankerousness of bis, however, does telegram that inspired Mr. R. S. GUNDRY's not a cessarily make him a bad Deputy famous letter to the Foreign Office. One or Inspector-General of Custous, and so the two Home papers, judging prima facie, have China Association will have to produce some. auggested that the letter did not harmonize rounds for their protest. All we can find with English notions of fair-play, and its Mr. Gurer's letter is a mere sugges- publication was scarcely in accordance with tion that Sir ROBERT BREDON does not the customary amenities of public life. enjoy the confidence and esteem of the Papers in North China have gone even foreign Legations and of the members of further, and have made statements at which the service, itself. It is extremely in others scarcely dared eyes to hint. It may probable that anything like a plebisolfe cav ba remembered that about the end of have been taken as to that, and, in the October we reproduced from the Aorth absence of such information, Mr. GUNDEY | China Daily News some comments which was led into making a very sweeping included the remark that the step taken by suggestion. He himself admitted in the the China Association bad harsh ring famous letter that no one was "likely to about it," and the not very ingenuous words, command the unanimous assent of the many diverse interests concerned." The Customs *It will be noted that the China Association staff is a cosmopolitan one; the China
The CN. Co.'s str. Chingis left Manile for
to-day p.m.
this port on the 3rd inst, sud is expected here
The N.Y.K. str. Wales Maru (European Line) left Bhanghai for this port on the 3rd fast, and is expected here to-day.
The C.N. Co.'s str. Shaoheing left Shanghai for this port on the 5th inst., and is expected here on the 8th inst,
The P. & O. str. Devania left Singapore for this port on the 4th inst. at 10 am, with the ontwrard English Mails, and is dus here on the
9th isst, at about 7 a.m.
The NY.K. str. Kowachi Maru (European
Line) left Singapore for this port on the ard The HA.L. etz. Sikiang left Bangkok on 5th inst, and is expected here ou the 9th inet. inst, and may be expected here on 12th inst.
The T.K.K, str. America Maru sailed from Yokohams on the 5th inst, and will be das here on the 13th inat.
The J.G.M. str. Prins Heinrich carrying the German Mails with dates from Berlin of the 17th alt, laft Colombe on Saturday, the 4th Wednesday, the 15th inst isst, pm, and may be expected hers on or about
The Indo-Chins str. Namsang left Calculia for this port via the Straite on the 31st ult, and may be expected here on or about the 16th inst. The LG.M. str. Kleist left Genoa on Satur- day, the 4th Rast. at 10a.m.
LONDON, January 3rd. The correspondeat of the Chronicle in Melbourne wires that the Commonwealth Immigration Commission has unearthed a huge conspiracy to evade the Immigration Restriction Act by smuggling in Chinese. Whites are concerned in the conspiracy, and immense profits have been made.
THE HARDEN CASE.
LONDON, January 3rd. On the 1st inst. Herr Harden was sen- tenced to four months imprisonment. The whole cure constituted an absolute reversal of the previous proceedings.
THE BRITISH IN BERLIN.
LONDON, January 3rd, Sir Frank Lascelles is about to retire from the Embassy in Berlin.
were:-
ONE DESIGN CLASS. In the one design class for the Commodore's Cap ten boals started on the following cones, Trocas Book (port), North Fairway Booy - (port). A good start was partially spoiled by a junk getting across the starting line. * Asthore,” and “ Joan," were firet away, being followed by Ariel;” and “Spray," with the remainder of the starters close up. At the ferry wharf “Asthore” had a lead of two or HC.F.C. H. H. 8. "KANE" An excellent game was witnessed at the three lengths, "Spray," running second and On the ran to the mark Valley on Saturday between these teams, the Joan" third. Club winning by four goals. The players "Joan" displaced "Spray," mod the yachts rounded the mark in the following order :-- H.K:F.C. Chinchen; Aucott and Hum.Asthare," "Josn," "Spray," "Gael," "Nina,”
On the reach to the Fairwa Turner, Eager, C. Humphreys and Bayer.
Bucy "Authore," increased her land, and Ariel," "Mote," "Doris," and "Theola"
dead beat to passed. "Gaal." It was now windward to the winning line. All the boats except " Gael" kept to mid channel. She chose the Kowloon side, and the wisdom of the holes was soon evident as she passed all the dost except "Asthore," the finish being in the following order :--
Astbore Gael ***: Dorin
H. M. S. Kent: Mensforth; Beard and Keeley Heath, Banter and Cole; Westlake, William, Garrett and Lamont.
The Kents opened play, and fór á time the other pawed rapidly across the fsid. Then the sailors besieged the Club's stronghold securing three unproductive corners in quick #accession. Come pretty coi bined play by Turner and Williams carried the leather-beyond the danger sone, and then the sailors were forced to defend Williams attempted a few
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MOTOR BOAT BECTION,
shots at goal without success, Eager following Redoubling their efforts on the restart the
and eventually placing one in the net. not taken, and the remainder did not finish. Kents carried play into their opponents' In the afternoon the motor boats had a raco territory, but the superior play of the Club for a cup presented by Mr. J. W. Graham, the forwards prevailed, and again they were pressing course being from the Club House around on the sailors' not, but the strong defence of the Lyeeman Beacon (starboard) back to the Club latter prevented further score before the blowing House. The following boats started i Vital of the whistle.
Spark," (Messrs. Blako and Harvey)," Nellie," (Mr. Lyons), “Bridgeport," (Mr. J. W. Kow), "Patay," (Mr. Holmes), "Daisy" (Mr. Irvine), "Kelvin," (Messrs. Roberts and Hara). A
Half time: H. K. F. C., 1 goal; H. M. § Kent, 0.
The opening of the second half sw the Clab forwards playing a splendid game, and although the sailors ware also seen to advantage they failed to repulse the repeated attacks of the oivilians. After turning many ahots aside a high one sant in by Gregory beat Maasforth. Eager defeated him again shortly afterwards, and notched the Club's fourth goal from a pensity just before time was ontled.
Final: H.K.F.U., 4goals; H. M. S. Kent, 0.
YACHTING.
B.H.K,YC,
The sixth race was sailed yesterday in bright weather with a fresh north-east wind
very good start was witnessed by the crowd the Club pier, "Palsy," esembled on frat rounded the beacon, being followed by
*Kelvin," "Nellie," "Vital Spark," and Daisy," in the order named. These positions were maintained until the end of the race, the times at finishing being:-
Patsy d Bridgeport Kelvi Nellie
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34 22
50 28
62 17
62 55
€7 12
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77
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Bridgeport Vital Spark Dairy Kelvin
Patsy
THE VOLUNTEERS.
The Course was from Police pier round Trecas Rock (port), Stonecutters (port), Ashes bucy (port) and home. "Vernon" crossed the line first, Dione" "Ailsa" and " Alanash" about *20 secondo astern. Reaching jibs were set and "Diote" coming along at a good pace looked
The Blake Musketry Shield Competition will as if she was going to para Vernon" when
leg match between these two hosts take place at the King's Park range at 2 p.m. occurred which lastext until Yaumati wa on Saturday when teams of ten from each unit reached. In the meantime Ailas and will shoot, eight to count. The third monthly Alannah keeping in the channel were shoot of the Left Half No. 1. Co. will take place establishing a lead and the mark was at Tai Hang Range on Sunday morning, the founded by "Ailes" 1st, "Alannah" 2nd, 12th inst-Gunner J. Eadie has boon permitted "Vernon Sed, and "Dione," which had got to resign on leaving the Colony, and Sappor into light winde, 41k. After rounding the buoy W. F. Called has been granted leave of absence
Vernon" with the wind on her quarter soon out of the Colony for twelve months.