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ROFAL SANITARY INSTITUTE.
HONGKONG BRANCH PRIZE PRESENTATION.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH, 1908.
and the local branah has done good work judg. ing by the fact that 36 bertientes have been gained since the starting of the movement, Mr. Carter is still the life and soul of the
community the value of sanitation, and to try to get them to work with us, and not to work against us. We wish to make the Chinees gentlemen of Intelligation and standing sooperate with us in our work of
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and possessing a population of 80 millions. According to the anatom-house returns Tean how has already beaten Chefoo in the race and now atands seventh in importance amongst the 36 maritime custom offoos of China; the total
KING EDWARD VII
PORPRIETORE:
LIQUEUR WHISKY, WHITE LABEL.
FLAVOUR,
¿EFFECTS.
THE DISTILLERS CO., LTD., EDINBURGH..
His Excellency the Governor, who was branch, he has all along had the interests of the nocompanied by Lady Lagard, presided at the branch at heart and has done all in his power to sanitation. We wish to get them to show us | value of goods aleared outwards and received annual distribution of prizes of the Hongkong foster it. Our thanks are due expecially to him the righway to put a stop, for instance, to the from abroad amounts to hundred million Marks. PERFECT IN MELLOWNESS, AGE AND branch of the Royal Sanitary Institute held in and also to our focal Storoiary, Mr. Ralphs. A abandoning of bodies in our publio 'streute, Imports from foreign countries #garing for 56
made new departure has recently been made whereby had a day or two ago, the City Hall yesterday afternoon There were
of the number of bodies abandoned within lectures on spesial subjects shall be delivered ested with their Eroallengios at a fable at the head of St. Andrew's Hall Hon, Dr. J. M. at the room of the Institute-by competent the 13 preceding days. The number was 28, Atkinson, president of the Hongkong Branch, lecturers. These are open to any one to and out of that just about one half had died Mr. Ralphs, secretary, Hon. Mr. W. Chatham, attend, 5.g., a couras. of six lootures on of infectious diseases. That, gentlemen, is
Stronger and strains in framed steel strnd-standing reproach to this Colony, and I am Dr. F. Clark. Mr, T. Porkins, Mr. A. H. Daghtares" is to be given by Mr, J. Jonghin, couviticed we shall never succeed in putting and Mr. A. J. Brackenbury. The body of the ball was nis meli Biled when Dr. ATKINSON Assistant Naval Constructor, H. M. Naval Tard, a stop to it until we get the co-operation of the how ommencing on Friday next at 9.15 pm Chinese, and get them to show DS opened the proceedings. He said:
Your Excellency, Gentlemen-As Chairman We have all lately been 'dreaming dress and we can stop this thing without, wound- of the Board of Examiners I thought it would when the Hongkong University in established ing their prejudices and violating the sanctity prove of interest to review the work acin.we may hope to a thie Instisate na well as the of domestic life. That is why I say to you local College of Medicine for the. Chiness all that I bops those who have gained all the plished by the local brapob of the Royal Sa i-
liated to it. 1 would now ak Your Excellency technical knowledge which is represented tary Inalitate since its formation firo years ago.
in mind to present the cortiffestes. There are twelve in by these certificates will bear The first lesture in coupeotion with this move-
vory great deal an ba-dane by ment was given at Queen's College on the 13thall, saren were obtained at the May Examinati-n that
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millions; the number of steamers calling at the port reached 488 of an agregato tannge of RIGHT WHISKY TO TAKE NO. ILL
The traffic on the Shantung 427,547 tons. railway has increased Inspite of the harvest having been deficient in some parts of the coun try: 847,879 passengers have made use of it or 6.2 per cent more than in the previous year whilst 104,675 tons mors of goods have been conveyed by it, s. 448,041 tons. A dividend of 4 per cent has been declared.
The coal of the Shantung mining company is TELEPHONE N. 132. oblefly consumed in the district itself, any about 100,000 tong, leaving 36,000 tons for Teingtow of which 23,000 tons have been exported. Evidence of the growing importance of Taing tow as a trading port is the appointment of and of a consular agent by Great Britain. Rusia and Japan are said to be on the point of doing the same.
JAPAN
any practical démonstrations have been given Thomas Hynes, Rubert Gardiner McEwen, carried in the usual way, ended the proveeding of the war; her financial system has stood the impose a heavy burden on the Ruanoon of the i
dollar by the government last year at 2/4 has tended to render the rate of exchange more stable, but it has at the same time increased the cost of living, and thus affected
lato by the authorities for extensive improve. mente in the harbour and the construction of new docks, in opposition to the view held on the subject by the commerdal community wil
settlements The railway between Eingapore and Penang will shortly be completed and a line straight soross the perineals the direction of Bangkok is projected, which will greatly bencât the trade with the interior The trade with Sumatra is falling off, the neighbourhood of the port of Sabang and the bankers in the Dutch possessions are making increasing activity of the merchant and themselves keenly felt in Singapore.
January 1903. Since then regular intor last year and five at the October Examination tact, common sense, sod a-little give and take diplomatic consul: thereby the United States business adversely. The contracts entered! course bas bien beld; up to the end of JanuarySaoitary Science Examination: Mr. Albertin, their dealings with those on whom they have 209 loatures have been delivered, the attendants Victor Parker, Public Works Department, to impross the primary laws of sanitation.
Nuisanons Examination: A vote of thanks to His Excelleney proposed at which numbered 3441, giving an average of Inspectors of 16.46 per lecture. In addition to the lectures Messrs, Joseph Albert Bullen, Hazy Counts, by Mr. PERKINS, Beconded by Mr. Oven, and Charles Walter Thornton Brett (Sanitary Dept.), John Mackey and Samuel Robert Boyd (P.W.D.), George Willin, (Police Force) Sergeant Major Hutton and Sergeants Walter Houry Jones, Harry Williams (B.A,V.C.)|
At the request of Dr. Atkinson the Governor then presented the prizes.
18 EXCELLENCE, at the conclusion of the prevastation, said-Ladies and gentleman, It is some year now sites certificates which have
HAMBUNG.
(raoм OUR CORRESPONDENT.)
I continue my report of the Hamberg Chamber of Commerce as fellowa ;--
CHINA.
has continued its efforts to obliterate the effects
tost of trying times. The nationalisation of some of the private railways, in accordance with ab act of parliament to that effect, bas nearly been completed whilst improvements on the existing lines are being carried out and the construction of new ones is in progress Light railways ̧ ́and, electric lines ara also being built. A loan of four million starling has been raised in Europa for the pur Pose of altering the gauge of the South Manchurian railway, and several new lines of
steamers have been started. A special treaty bas been concluded with Franes in connexion able fishery rights in the northern waters by coming to an understanding with Russia sepcerning the island of Bachalis. The only dark spot on the political horison are her
The industrial development of the country is relations with the United States. proceeding steadily particularly as regards the
Moch to the regret of the eufonists in the German profectorate of New Guinea, direct
since the imperial mail lines have transferred stam communication with Singapore has ceased
THE HARDEN TRIALS,
at the Cattle Depôt and Sianghter Houtes Kennedy Town by Mr. Gibson and at the Disinfecting Station by Dra Clark and Pearse. Visits have also been paid to the New Kowloon Waterworks, the Tytam Waterworks, Green Island Cement Works, Aberdeen Brick nod Tile Works, Electri■ Power Blation Wanchai, Pokfulam Dairy Farm and to new buildings in course of construction eto. Lectures on
The export trade to China has improved in a Engineering and practical subtests have been delivered by the following gentlemen been won by students of the Hongkong few articles during the past year, ench as rail. Mesra, Ough, Gibbs, Perkins, Jackman, Lemo, Branch of the Royal Sanitary Institute bave way material, machinery, electric plant, cement Wright, Jaffe, Biden and Bryan. On medical been distributed publicly. The last cooasion &c. whereas, owing to the unsatisfactory subjects by Dra. Atkinson, Clark, Hunter, was, I think, in 1904, and on that occasion my enemic conditions of the Celestial Empire, Pearse, Thomeen, Barnett Moore, and Enn. predecessor made long sprook in which ho told pointed out twelve months ago, a falling off in with the above loan. Japan has secured valu: (heir termini to Chias aad Japan. dors; alno by Lients. Craig and Ryley of the you generally of the objects of the institution most other good has to be reported. This is most apparent in Cotton fabrios, of which large Royal Army Medical Corps. The following and the work which had been dous. It was in- gentlemen have lectured on Food Inspection-Slitated in 1900 on the suggestion of Mr. Carter, stocks have accumulated in the hands of im- Captains Fitzwilliams & Shinkwin, Mr. Gibson, and it took shape owing to the energy and periers, that have still to be disposed of. The Colonial Veterinary Surgeon, and Dr. Clark, organising ability of its president, Dr. A kis import of sugar from Europe has ceased entire Mosure. Reen, Darby and Grey of the PWDson, and of various other members of the lady 17 the prices ruling on this side are above have lectured on surveying. The practical of Examiners, many of whom are still on the those at which cane sugar can be bought in the sanitary scienes examination is for these who Board., I think, gentlemen, that the value of cane producing countries of the East. Exsor textils branches, and as ready sale of her prisonment, maloting him in the costs of both
from Chins slao show a deerness of raw silk productions in the neighbouring states soome an institution like this, affiliated to have no intention of becoming sanitary offloors
a great
the government will no doubt make every effort yat desire to obtain from the Institute a corti institution in England is immense. The certi.matting and of seama seed a little more barely well secured as long as wages remeis low, ficate indicating their knowledge of Sanitary Gentes con be obtained here, and are recognised been shipped and of tes about the same quantity to foster the native industries Labour treubles are however beginining to appear, strikes hav- Faience. The Council have arranged a Bylis-throughout the British Empire, and they albumen, cotton, tobacco, ginger and specially already occurred, and combinations of bus which although not including many. can be obtained without the expense of a hides the business has been decidedly lesa, manufacturers era being organized with the technical subjects that an Inspector is required | vayage home to know, is of a higher standard than the Inspec- tuition in England. They can be obtained wing, in the latter instance, to the anestis object of coping with such disturbances and
factory quality of previous shipments. The tors Examination as for se relates to practical in their leigre hours of the evening by the use in the economic development of the of stopping too keen a competition amongst the previous trial and is now the inmate of a country must however be looked upon as merely temporary and already higu■ of zeviving activity
and without the
cost of
as last year, but in all other articles such a
themselves.
country to foreign traders is not to be expected powerful companies are doing their utmost to
In your issue of 30th November last I notice. an account of the first Melike-Harden trial by another correspondent, but venture to think that my appreciation of the osse was the more correct one, for not only has the criminal court
sentensed Herr Uarden to four months im-
his inability to prove the assertions made in the trials, but he himself has been obliged to admit incriminated articles since his principal witness. Frau von Elbs, bas broken down completely. She has turned out to be bysterical in the highest degree and therefore quite untrustworthy; she has moreover withdrawn every word she said at
sanatorium ander medical treatment. "All that' remains sees to be tittle tattle for which nobody will now take the responsibility. Herr
good faith and from motives of patriotiso, but that he has been misled by persons whose informa tion he bad bad every reason to believe reliable. Hedenice having brought any accusation against General Moltke, his object haring been polition) and not ethical. He has appealed against the
Sanitation. The following candidates have passed men who are still doing their work and earn since the formation of the local bravohing their
The shipping trade of Japan is also expand salaries. These are very great
·P. I Cunningham, Naval Yard Extension advantages. The Hongkong Branch, too, ha are noticeable; the opening of further treaty sings the war have proved ucremunerative; / Harden still maintains that he noted in perfect i
ing, although some of the linen inaugurated Works, F. E. Hemmings (Messrs. Loigh and let the way in adopting that great principle ports will offer new markets for European for instance the one to Chili which is about to Crange), J. Lemm, Architect, A. P. Saxy, of aliation with institutions in England, Abhitect, J. W. White, Surveyor. War which I think is of im mense advantage to the goods, but the throwing open of the whole be given ap. On the other hand the incre Department, A. R. F. Baron, Architect, H. E. Goldsmith, Public Works Department, P. T. Lamble, Sanitary Department A. N. Parker, Public Works Department, H.J. Gidly late of Sanitary Department. Number of Ex aminations held 5; total number of Candidates 21; total number successful 10 percentage of
parees 47.61.
verdict and, if report be true, intende hunting
12, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTKATI
BRITISH SOLDIER
INVALIDED HOME
Suffered Torments with Skin Disease Contracted in India-Was Covered with Large Sores-Life in India Affected Liver-Found No Relief In Several Hospitals but.
CUTICURA REMEDIES
BROUGHT HIM HEALTH
"While I was stationed at Bellary, In India, with my regiment from 1806 to 1901, I contracted "malarial -ca- chezia, which brought on a compli cation of diseases. Isuffered frequently with agus and my chest and back be came covered with large sores and rim- plea, my face was also disfigured with these dores or ulcers. My blood bo came very poor. I was admitted into hospital, but the treatment I received did not seem to give me any relief, as became very emaciated and, weak, I lost my appetite, had no energy for anything, and my weakness was dreadful. Early in 1971 I was invalided to Eng- land for a change. On arrival 1 was sent to several hospitals, but still no .........signs of recovery. - Aftersome months of treatment I was finally invalided cut of the service us medically unfit through my sickness.
I then thought I would try the Cuti- a Remedies, chiefly on the recom mendation of my wife, who had great faith in them; having used the same in India for roughness of the face, red pimples, and bläckbesida. After I had used four sets, which included Cuti- cura Soap, Cuticurn Ointment, and Cuticura Beaoivent Pills, I began to Bee and feel a great improvement, I was less languid, my appetite improved, I felt stronger, and the aoree and pimples began to disappear. I continued to use the treatment for about nine months. Finally I was quite a different man, I lost the yellow tinge my skin had, the Bore and pimples quite disappeared, and I becarie, strong again and able to go to business daily, which I have done ever since. I thoroughly recom mend Cuticura Remedies for humours of the blood and affections of the skin Thomas Hender, late Sergeant in a British Infantry Regiment, 143 Totterdown St., Tooting, S. W., Aug. 2, 1908,"
Complete External and Internal Treatmunt for
Every tumourof Infants. Children, and Adults con- Ništa of Cuticum Soap to Cleange the Bein, Cusleura
· Churment to Heal the Skin, and Cutleura Remoivent Pill (Chocalis Corteily to Purify the Blood. A Single Set often Cyres. Hold broughout the world. -Depois: Landos, 27, Charterhonke 846 8. Tarm
de Co., Sydney; Lennon, Cape Town, etc.; B.K. Paul. cakulta: Potter Drug and Chem. Corp., Sole Props,
"a"Positron, Cuscura Book.on Skin Dizengo
48 16
Colonies, and of which I should like myself to at present, which is all the more to be regretted,ep pace with their European rivals as re- see the Colonies take much more advantage. as the growing self-assertion of the Chinese gards size and out of their steamers, orders It is the principle which underlies the Oxford interferes with the construction of new railways for abips of large tonnago have been given to Loosl Examinations which we have in our schools here; it is the principle upon which the antis to a steady development of the trade alive building yards, which will shortly be
up what evidence he can, concerning the Hongkong College of Medicine intends to to build all new lines themselves, with their own The augmentation of her naval forces is recuir latter in the language of the verdict, leaves the of the country. The Chinese seem determined able to turn out vessels of 12000 tons and over
General's private life past and present. The frame its future; and it is, as Dr. Atkinson ospital, of material made in the country, and bying the full attention of the government; Japan court without a stain on his character, even the said, the principle which I hope will find still their own engineers; a few concessions however is no longer deg dent on Europe for the con-medical expert of Herr Harden having declared Sanitary Inspector Examination. With further expression in the Hongkong University have lately been granted to foreign companiestruction of ironclads as works for the manu reference to this Examination a practical as of the future (applause). The Sanitary Depart and progress to a limited degree in the extension facture of armour plates have been established at
that he r longer believed in his perverse oil fields and denied us any recognition what well as a theoretical knowledge with the subjects ment of the Government absorbe a great deal of of the railway system cannot be denied. The Kare, whilst others are about to be erected at tendencies.
ever for the encrmous help ws hare given them ast out in the Syllabus is required and the Loest the revenue of the Colony, and consequently has results of most of the lines now in operation, Hamidofor the production of heavy ordinance, assumed a most mentional character, ewing in note the use of continuing work for the mere The first trial before the Schöffeugericht in developing oil fuel in the British Navy. I do Government Board London, accept this certia Fory considerable staff, and there are architects, have hitherto been satisfactory, but it in confunction with s welknown fra in Eng-a-large measure to the vile insinuations and the
parpone
of money-making having realised long fiosta as evidence that the person possessing it is. builders and others in the Colony who also would probably no longer be, the so if and that has hitherto supplied-the gun. intemperate Isagaage of the leading counsel of quite as much as I needed. The only reason. quali fod for the office of Torpector of Nuisances require certificated engineers, and the number the management were to pass into the hands of"
going on would have besa to do a
to do a great in any urban or rural district outside London of those appointments offers indumente to Chinese officials.
An extension of the dock Boooramodation, Herr Harden, Dr. Bernstein, and his refusal to national service. It is also recognised by the. Local Govern- candidates to come and learn, and obtain
necessitated by the increase in the shipping allow some of the evidence to be lak- in British statesman, and when they made us the The Datah had greater proscience than the The transmission of letters by the Siberia trade has already been taken in hand in the private. In strong contrast to this stands the offers they did on condition that they recovered ment Board, Edinburgh and the similar insli-certificates at this branch of the Royal route has proved of great advantage to trade, tation in Dublin. The following offers of the Sanitary Institution. I think therefore that and it is highly desirable that printed maltor are frequented ports, the others will have to second trial which was conducted in a most control of the fields, T, as chairman of a great Sanitary Department have passed the Examin-
governing body of the
Board of and samples of goods be no longer excluded,
dignified manner, with due decorums and de públic company (the Shell' Transport and -ation for Inspector of Nuisances since tho
aminers of the Hongkong Branch may
The opening up of the island of Formosa is Political reforms and others, continue to be.
cency, all objectionable matter being dealt with Trading Company, Limited), could not refore
them." formation of the branch. J. Reidie, W. H. that they are roudering a great public promised by thoas in power but so far very little asking rapid progress; the natives are boing in carers, to the exclusion even of the press, On the subject of his snooose Sir Marous
forced back into the interior and extensive area. Woolley, &. W. Coysb, O. Mar honefit to the Colony, and I think that our has been done; a bankrepfoy, law has beep suitable for the cultivation of sugar-mine have and the presiding judge exercising striot con. Samuel gave few hints. "If you want to Duncan, C. E. Frith, D. J. Makenzie, D. J. thanks are most heartily due to the body of enacted, with what resalts remains to be seen, thus been acquired, in consequence of which trol over ths proceedings. This is acknow. sacseed you must work with beart, mind, and O'Halloran, R. G. Ms Ewen, H. Coombes, J. A gentlemen who give their time and thought and an imperial adio has beon published for th♦ { several factories for the production of raw and edged by almost everybody and does great brain. Your ambition must be to work when'
C. W. Brett, T. Hynes, J. Mackay (since transferred to PW. DG. Willis, (since transferred to Police Dept.), H. J. Gidley, B. M. Gidley, (who have left the Colony). The following offers of the Public Works Depart ment have passed this Examination:-Mesra,
follow.
twelve months.
dimination; experts to that country having Germany's trade with Jagan shows no even increased lately owing to the decline in the prices of some articles. She has also had a fair
railway material, and plant for arsenals and sugar-refineries do.
1
Ago
orodit to all concerned,
you are young, not to enjoy yourself while you The judge of the Soboffengericht has, it is are young. For many years I never left home later than eight in the morning, sad at night said, at his own request, been transferred to a often did not leave the office in time for the civil Court,
last omnibus. 1 was living at Regent's Park flen
SIR MARCUS SAMUEL
But, obiefly, you want new ideas. · Suecem is not on the beaten path. And, finally, in the nature of things it cannot be given to ovary man.'
THE INTERNA IONAL COTTON FEDERATION,
gratuitously, without any remaueration, to con- surpression of opium smoking and opium hells refined sugar hare sprang up during the past dusting those lectures day by day on these which appears to work well. **** difficult subjects (applause). When I look, as I did just now, at this syllabus of loeturos, the dif- Earopean marolante notably in the carrying Ja. Bness competition is severely felt by ferent themes of the lecturers apper to me to be trade in Chinese watera. In 1965 Germany J. T. Longstaff and B. B. Boyd. The fol-practical and so sound that I honestly wish I coupled the second place and Japan the third;
RUTIR 8 FROM THE FAMOUS CITY FIRM, lowing officers of the R. A. M. C. bare also had the time myself to be admitted and to in the following year already Japan bad 11 bare of the orders given out for locomotives, come and learn some of thess things and million tons engaged in it and Germany only
on, the pioneer of the Rassien bulk oil trade Bir Marcus Samue), ex-Lord Mayor of Lun been successful:- Sergeant Majr Hutton endeavour to obtain a certificate (applause). 7 millions.
with the Far East, has just retired from the Sergeants Williams and Joues. I may also I will not apask to you, gentlemen, new, on The mesossity of some form of legal protection The prospect of an abundant rios orop, se
firm of Messrs. M. Samuel and Co., of Billitor. state that several candidates from the Army the necessity of encouraging sanitation in for foreign trade marks has repeatedly been important for the welfare of the country, here the firm will be continued by his brother Mr. street. The "Petroleum Revikw” announces that are attending the present course of lectures. Hongkong; I will not give you adis urged by the representatives of the different not been realized entirely, still a fair yield may Samuel Samuel, the remaining partner who has national Cotton Federation were contined at The meetings of the committee of the Inter- The following candidates in privato employ course on the lessons to be learned from powers in Peking but so far the only result bo expected. Silk has been largely exported been joined by Mr. Walter H. Samuel (son of Manchester, Mr. Macara presiding. have passed the Examination-Messrs. the great outbreak of plague or of the great has been the drafting of a law for the protation during the first half of the year, but the demand Sir Marons) and Mr. Walter H. Lavy. Bennett, Naval Yard Extension Works; G. valne of having an object-lesson-liere in Hong of Chinese marks, whilst in the meantime the has since fallen off, probably owing to the only been largely interested in bulk oil, bat in fase 1, 2, and 3 next, at which will be present The firm of M. Samuel and Son have not international congress to be hold in Paris on Arrangement were made for the fifth Morphow, Mesas. Batterfield and Swiro; C, kong for Chius. All these are great subjecte Japanese are flooding the markets with cheap timinished purchasing power of the United Japaness art, in rios, and in marketing onm Killingtoo, Naval Yard: J. B. Winter, but they have grown somewhat hackneyed and goods of an inferior quality bearing the States Shipments of tea remain on a level phor from Formos. Hongkong as Company. In all there have you have heard them discussed by speakers welknowa marks of European and American with these of last season and in copper
Tray have fosted larg delegation representing the cotton manufacturing and cotton growing interests of Japanese municipal loans, and they imported Ameries. This delegation will probably make bees 39 candidates, 26 of what were anaessful. I who have more fineney than I have makers. The governments of Germany, Bug large business has been done until the collapse.
vast quantities of fodder from Australia daring a tour of the industrial centres of England a percentage of 66.6 passes. The number of 1 will only refer briefly to the labours of land, France, Rassie and some other states have in the price of the article stopped the demand. They supplied the Japanese army with clotbed Commission, a sub-committee of the federation, the recent war for the Japanese Government.. and the Continent. The Cottur Contractors candidates axamined by the Royal Sanitary the Sanitary Commission who have spent signed a convention for the mutual safeguard-
OTHER COUNTRIES
and blankets during the war, and they have reported that, as a result of the energetic work Institate at London in 1906, is 992; number of their private time and laid this Colonying of their interests in that respect, bordspan
In order to prevent my leter from growing largely developed the Japanese soul trade. passed, $81. 1907 returns are not to haud.; The Lander a great debt of gratitude to them has hitherto refuse to join.
hat had been done, maoh improvement was to an inordinate length I am obliged to leave
Marcus still remains chairman of the antleipated in the baling and handling of cotton. following officers of the Sanitary Department You hare beard, so doubt, a great deal of dis- passed the Examination for Inspector of Nai Tanssion on their report, and I can tell you you
out the pessages relating to Siam, Keres and Bell Trading Company,
I should never have retired," he said, "it I of mutual fire insurance companies on the A scheme was suggested for the establishment After sa expe riemos of ten years the ecoupa Dutch India and will only just add a few words could have found among contemporary statesmen Continent of Europs on the lises already sances during leave of absence in England: are likely to hear a good dont more within the tion of this territory is still considered by soms with regard to the Straits Battioments. The aty zdan Cutorament representative on the board adopted by the English Employers' Federation. Mosers, L. E. Brett, F. Fisher, B. Allen and next week or two. There is only one point a mistake and the prospects of a satisfactory Chamber is of opinion that Singapore is slowly placed a representative on The scheme will H. J. Knight; so that out of a staff of 30 which I will allads to before I sit down, and it is industrial and commercial development doubtful lesing its position as the predominant emporium have taken similar action in the-all-important A meeting was held of the English members
of the Suez Canal Company, and who would Paris Congre
discussed in detail at the European Ins potors 19 now hold these that I will say to these gentlemen I have just on account of its situation somewhat removed in the Malaya archipelago, as the varions ports matter retaining under British control and of the recent delegation to martes, with diplomas. The Government in order to had the honour and pleasure of presenting with from the main sea-route. It is admitted how in Dutch fadia and slong the coast become guidance the greatest oll field for liquid fuel members of the International Committee and of encourage the Inspectors obtaining these theas certificates, that in their greater wealth over that, thanks to the affoient aid of the for more independent; but trade with the Federate in the world (that of Borneo) certifontes refund the fees of the success of sanitary knowledge they should not 100 man imperial navy a harbour has in compare Malay States in the interior is growing with the men at the head of affairs, however high- two yeses, to consider proposals for forming a "Bat we have fallen on degenerate days, and the promoters of the two commissions that have ful candidates, and next to
knowledge sight of the saving grace of common sense tively short time been constructed in Tsingtow sxtraordinary rapidity owing principally to the sounding their names, are medioorities, never limited company, under European control to mde investigations in America during the last of Chinese Colloquial, in considering the (applanse). I think that easible teleration is with which a port in Chins, not even-Hongkong attention paid to the cultivation of india-rub- looking beyoud to-morrow straid of responsi acquire a cotton plantation in the Mississippi question of promotion from one class to another, the most valuable sense man can have; our
can bear comparison. This settlement forms the ber, the production of which is likely to increase priority is given to these who possess the ideals are good, but not always easy to entrance to a vast hinterland and a
and utterly lacking in business experience.delta, where excellent bander cotton ir grown. bility, and railway materially every year. The decline in the with any
John Fisher Pertificate. The local branch is now established realise. By the exercise of common sense, already connecte this port with the capital of prices of most other articles produced in the
the only man I have found The opinion held by the American delegation backbone, "Although I have realised large fortune apon this plantation is that it is the most up-to- in enitable room at Beaconsfield Arcade, tact, a little give and take,
may the province of Shantung branch lines are
-date plantation that has come under their where members oun study. It is here that the often schieve results that are more vala: projected to Tientsiu and, to Kaifengit, the country having impaired the purchasing power and some fame, I am disppointed mag. I had notice. The meeting appointed a committed to lectures are given and we have the nucleus of able than all the rules of the taxt books. Yodlatter being instended for a sort of central efe of the inhabitants, the imporó trade has not conceived hopes and ideas for retaining for our certain, by the Inne of a preliminary
Empire the results of the very arduous work library viere, Another important fact is that may obtain these results without wounding the for the tapping of four of the most fertile failures amongst native merchants it has 1 balleve to be the greatest oil fields in the key to receive the requisite financial support, been very brink, still, in spite of several and anxiety of discovering and developing what prospectus, whether the proposed scheme p it is now half-anpporting. Generally speaking prejudises of others. It is your business here provinces of the colostial empire, rich in
and, if the inquiry proves satisfactory, to take the work of the Institute has been well supported to endeavour to impress upon the Chinese minerals, twice as large as the whole of Germany been better than in the previous twelve world. But when the Government refused to the necessary steps for the formation of the
months. The fixing of the value of the allow us to participate in the development of the proposed company.
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