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At the me time steps have been taken to secure a more definite representation of the people in the Supreme Council, and this would appear to be acceptable to those who have been agitating for a wider recognition of the popular voice in the government of the country.
At the Magistracy on Saturday Mr. J. H. Kemp sentenced a native employed at the Naval Fard to three months' imprisonment with hard labour for stealing a number of metal tape.
Mr. Goo. P. Lammert commences the sale to day of the large and valuable collection of earios which has been on view during the last two days at Madame Marty's residence, Uppor Albany.
The export of tea from Fosshow last season shown by the Cristons returns to be larger than it has been for at least four seasons past It exoceded the export of 1907-1998 by about 1,800,000 Its.
It might be thought that those who desire an improvement in the internal government of China would be content with seeing her accept some similar measures to those which is have been adopted in India in regard to the same question-but, with respect to China. the opinion seems to have gained ground, not only among Europeans, but am ng some WINE (AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS of the more advanced Chinese statesmen themselves, that what would be suited to the Chinese nation, is a system of constitu- CHAMPAGNE tional government in which the wishes of the people would be duly consulted and properly respected. If we are to believe the assurances made at Poking, such a system is to be introduced some nine years bence. How far this promise can be relled upon ir,
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At to-morrow's meeting of the Sanitary Board & reply will be read from the Government relative to the proposed slaughter house at Shaukiwau. A woond letter from the same source will be read relative to the secretaryship and principal clerkship of the Sanitary Department. Other important matters to be considered are" the report of the committoo appointed to con sider, the general advisability of disposing of
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-IRELTE'S SERVION TO THE “HONGKONG DAILY FEESS."] JAPAN'S APPRECIATION OF FRENCH HOSPITALITY.
LONDON, March 27th. The Japanese Ambassador at Paris has handed to President Fallieres a collection of lacquered boxes on behalf of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan in appreciation of the attentions shown to Prince Nasimoto, during his visit to France.
THE BALKANS.
LONDON, March 27th.
THE TRIPLE BILL AT THE THEATRE.
The ladier who organised the performance given in the Theatre on Saturday night in aid of the funds of the Eyre Befuge have every reason to be pleased with the success of their undertaking from every point of view. The Triple Hill attracted a crowded house, and the interest of the audience was well sustained from beginning to end. Owing to the length of the programme It was intimated encores could be given, but that no
unstinted and applause was of floral tributes were handed to the ladies on
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RENOVATION SCHEMA.
We have pleasure in complying with a request to give publicity to the following appeal for funds towards the renovation of the Bailors and Boldiers' Home -
In placing this appeal before the public of Hongkong we would point out that the Home in Arsonal Street has for eight years filed a great need in the life of the Colony. It is difficult to realise the fall blessing its attrac tions and influence have been to our sailors. number and soldiers. Men of all creeds have been welcome to its advantages, and by their abund-
the stage in appreciation of their efforts. Their ant patronage have shown their appreciation Excellencies the Governor, the Admiral and the thereof. It perhaps will surprise some to
The first piece given was "Papa's Wife" 12,000 men have slept in the comfortable, clean on were occupying seats in the dress circle. learn that during the part year more than musical comedietta by Mr. Seymour Hinks, bods of the Home. When it was opened it was The scene is set in the drawing room of Birthe only place of its kind where sailors and John Singleton, a widower who has recently soldiers could sleep for a night. Not only has married a widow, and while they are away on the Home provided for the temporal welfare of the honeymoon Sir John's grown-up son writes the men, but also it has been a centre of to announce that he will pay them a visit vigorous activity in tamperance and religions
work as acti
land to bo used as private comotories; the report The interchange of telegrams beat their home, Kate, the widow's grown-up
daughter, who has been left in charge of
of course, a matter of opinion. Upon this of the Modical Officer and Assistant edical {tween London and Vienna continues the house opens the letter and learns from past successful work it is absolutely necessary
Officer of Health relative to the ground surface
of bakehouses, sundries and dairies in Hong kong and Kowloon; and a complaint against sanitary inspector.
with hopeful prospects, but Great Britain and France will not follow Russia's example in assenting to the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in advance.
If this worthy Institution is to continue its that the interior and fittings should be thoroughly renovated; that the sanitary arrangemente should be brought up to date, that the rough walls should be plastered, electric light installed and in other ways so to improve the interior as to ensure its being an attractive Home,
point, it is probable that Chinese states men themsolves are 69 yet undecided. While some of them can see the advantages that would be gaine i by popular aspport the most progressive may have some doubt as to how far such support can be obtained $52.00 with safety to the Imperial or central nuthority-the preservation of which they naturally regard as of the first importance. What the Peking authorities will most probably do is to endeavour to compromise matters in some way that will meet hat are ably supported by no less than seventeen of Bosnia and Herzegovina, without Kate are coming to the point when the curtain earnestly solicit the generous help of those who
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way the difficulty with which they have to deal, and no doubt many of them hope that long before the expiration of the nine years, some means short of actual popular representation may be found uppease the aspirations of the That the people in this direction, Chinese differ from the generality of
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Eastern natiout, in having much in them that suits them for momething in the form of representative institutions, there can be very little doubt. They have the grat essentist of administrative instinct which is shown in connection with their guilds and other organimations, and there is no question
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CONDEMNATION OF GERMANY'S ACTION.
From April 1st the Theatre will be occupied for a short season by the Royal Enter tainers, an aggregation of musical comedy artists said to be one of the bust ever to visit Hongkong. The company is hooded by Miss Vera Ferrance and Ernest Brinkman, both of whom, weare informed, have created a favourable ing Bussia to assent to the annexation impression throughout India and Australia, and
The Times" affirms that by forc-
other performers. The opening piece will be consulting the Powers, Germany has one of the latest London hits entitled "Behind inflicted a rebuff to the peaceful the Scenes," the principal comedy roles being.
the Scauss," Farther particulars will be found
German Barox and pious clergyman who diplomacy of the Powers and jeopar- become tingled in funny situations in an dised, if not permanently overthrown, endeavour to explain away their being Bohind the balance of power in Europe. in the advertisement appearing in another Such action cannot produce permanent column and seals may now be booked at peace and the moral for Englishmen is the necessity of mantaining the absdate supremacy of the British Navy.
Messa. Moatrie & Co's."
SUPREME COURT.
Saturday, March 27th,
IN SUMMARY JUBISDICTION,
BEFORE HIS HONOUR MB.' GOMPERTZ
(Puss Judas).
·A DEFECTIVE PARTY WALL
His Lordship delivered his decision in the action brought against G. Bertolone by the Fong Kee Trading Co. to recover $172.26 for alleged damage done by water leaking into their premises.
Mr. H. K. Holmes appeared for the plaintiff's
and Mr. E. J. Grist (of Messrs. Wilkinson and
Grist) for the defendant.
His Lordship found that no precautionary measures had been taken by the defendant, therefore judgment and costs would be entered for plaintiffs.
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has been made is to be carried out. It is
Bishop Brent of the Philippines preached at quite possi le that it may be found, in prae- the Cathedral yesterday morning at the oarly ➡tically dealing with the subject, that it will military service and at the usual eleven o'clock HONGKONG OFFICE: 101, Drs Vaux ROAD C be difficult to grant a constitution to China service. His discourse at the latter service was LONDON OFFicz: 131, FLAT STREET. EC in the fallest sense of the word even when based on the words of Jesus Behold we go up the pipe years have expired; but if the to Jerusalem." He dealt with several aspects of authorities are in earnest in the matter, Jesus life and death, the simplicity of the there should not be any insuperable ob foundation truths of Christianity, and after refer- ences to reputation, character, and self respect, stacles against the introduction of a messure he said that every one had ideals. We had one We had our hopes, and of reform which will tend in this direction-ideals as children. and which is the course of time, will lead to ambitions and aspirations as children, but how constitutional government in accordance was it now? Most of us were of mature years, with the wants of the country. The would we had soon something of the world, and we know that Jerusalem is not what it looked when be the true policy for the Government to adopt; and, alhough there are some ren”-
HONGKONG, MARCH 29TH 1909.
"THE DOWNFALL OF BUSSIAN
PRESTIGE.” LONDON, March The Russian newspapers passionate.. ly lament the bumiliation by powerful Germany caused by the abandonment of her policy which has entailed the downfall of Russian prestige.
it that Gerald is unaware of her existence While she is still nudecided as to how to act Gerald arrives, and as he assumes the attractive young lady who receives him to be his step mother, she keeps up the delusion. So facinating does Gerald find his step-mother that he laments exceedingly that the good-fortune of marrying her had been his father's and not his. Disillusion comes on the receipt of a telegram from Bir John announcing that he and his wife are on thair way home. It does not take Gerald long to recover from the shook of surprise, and he and drops. Miss Ella Rowe acted the part of with a naturalness and charm which delighted the undience. Liont-Commandor Lloyd-Thomas, R.N., sdmirably filled the role of Gerald, and Mr. W. G. Worcester made the
her the place was capitally enterpreted. most of the minor part of the butler. Altiget
The second item of the bill was a comedy by
For this purpose a sum of $10,000 in urgently required, a portion of which amount, it is hoped, will be obtained from England. During the eight years of the Home's existenco no appeal has been previously made to the public of Hong- kong, and it is therefore with confidence “we have at heart the highest welfare of our sailors and soldiers. Inspection of the Home by these interested in its work is cordially invited.
Donations should be sent to-The Rev.
J. A. A. Baker, 2 Morrison Hill, or to Captain F. A. Brown, The Hongkong and
Kowloon Godown Co., Kowloon,
VOLUNTEER INSPECTION. this piece a young married couple, Joyce and G. M. Bryant named The "Peace Maker," In
Theannual inspection of Hongkong Valudteers Richard Harford, have quarrelled and separ ated, and Elizabeth Lavender a spinster by the General Offer Commanding took place who before the marriage was on close terms on Saturday afternoon at Causeway Bay, This of friendship with Joyce, feigns ignorance of was the first occasion on which the Infantry the separation which had occurred while she was company and the cadets participated, and consa- more than naually travelling abroad, and arranges a little dinner quently the event was 27th.her return, to which Jogos and Richard, as interesting. A good many onlookers were well as Dr. Burton, and old lover of Elizabeth's, attracted to the locality and enjoyed the in- were anvited, Elizabeth's object being to affect teresting spectacle. The three detachments of a reconciliation of the young couple, Dinner Volunteers nesombled at Headquarters, with the begins gloomily, for the meeting of Joyce and exception of the Quarry Bay section which Richard was unexpected. Conversation at the waited the arrival of the others on the ground, table draga and is confined to a few banalities and headed by the Buffs Band marched to th about the weather. By pre-arrangement the Polo Ground at Causeway Bay, the artillery, with fessional business and shortly afterwards the guns, Lieut. Colonel Chapman was in command, PRINCE BULOW'S RESIGNA.Doctor is suddenly summoned away on pro-rifi alung over their shoulders dragging maxim
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hostess Herself is called to the cook who has The corps certainly looked very smart and busi- got into hysterics. Thus the young couple ness. Hikeand their appearance evoked favourable who had quarrelled, are left to themselves, comment en route. Arrived at the Polo Ground Both had secretly longed for a reconcilin they were joined by the mounted troop, to the tion, but neither had found the courage number of 24 in charge of Lieut. Ross, and to make the overture. Now, alone with the cadets commanded by Lient. Willame. His each other they feign an aloftues that is felt by Excellency Major General Broadwood was not neither, hat-presently a thaw sets in. There is long in coming upon the scene. He was received reconciliation in the end and before the hostess with a general salute after which he made a minute has returned from her attendance on the examination of the arms and sécoutrements of hysterical cook, Joyco (whose suspicions that the Volunteers, Then the whole corps marched it bad all been pre-arranged by Elizabeth past very steadily and subsequently advanced had been unwittingly confirmed by the parlor in review order. The new having been drawn maid) leaves the house, accompanied by her up, the Turpecting Offer addressed them, Insband. Feminine perversity, however, asserts very briefly, complimenting the corps upon their itself to the last. Not wishing that Elisabeth creditable appearance, smart turnout, and should take credit for the success of her plans, steadiness on parade and said all the move- Joyes leaves a curt note in which she roundly ments were done in a soldierly manner, abases Elizabeth for meddling in the
The parade strength was 230. delicate affairs of other people. Elizabeth Las scarcely finished reading this startling note, when Dr. Burdon returns, and as he had been strolling outside the house
LONDON, March 27th. The reports of Prince Bulow's resignation are emphatically con- tradically.
THE GRAND NATIONAL.
LONDON, March 27th.. The Grand National Steeplechase resulted as follows →
Lutteur III Judas Sunbeam
THE AUSTRALIAN DREAD- NOUGHT.
LONDON, March 27th. The Lord Major of Sydney has appealed for a fund of a quarter of million pounds sterling towards the building of a Dreadnought,
a
Waile the large majority of those who may be taken as authorities with respect to Far Eastern mattera are of opinion that representati se institutions would prove and suitable to Indin, a contrary opinion prevails with regard to China. As respects India, it is generally accepted that constitutional tionary signs which do not look promising,
it may be hoped that these will bo overcome, loking in many essentials, and our business life government would not be advantageous upon the somewhat general ground that and that it may be possible to introduce the impaired by false standards. He pointed out government by the people is not in accord: looked for new system by degrees, if it ean that we could only find the ideal in the actual EMARKABLE PRESENTATION OF FACTS- ance with "Uriental" ideas and it would not be adopt d in the rapid manner which and we could only gain the ideal by idealising ecem at first sight that, if this argument is has been attempted in some other countries the actual
with by no means encouraging results. The
we first say it. Even in our national life things We assume from this that appeals are to be are not what they once seemed. Our govern separately issued in each State of the Common- meat is defective, our social conditions are well The cost of the first Dreadnought was
£1,797,477.]
AT THE THEATRE.
EFFECT OF ALCOHOL.
MAEL
BY A SCIENTIST.
THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED.
Mr. E. Ormiston, Manager of the Hongkong all the time and had seen Richard and Joyce Branch of the Mercantile Bank of India, informs enter a cab together and direct the driver to go us of the receipt of a telegram from the Head to the Carlton Hotel, he is able to lift a great Office stating that at the forthcoming genaral burden from the soul of Elizabeth. Then it is meeting of shareholders of the Hank the Direc
tors will recommend dividend of 6 per cent. per annum on "A" and "B" shares free of income tax: that £40,000 has been added to the Reserve Fund (raising it to £250,000) £2,000
the Doctor's turn and he and Elizabeth are leaving for the Carlton too when the curtain falls.
The piece was admirably staged and most excellently noted. The acting of Mre Hastings added to the Officers Pension Fand, and £25,300
as the hostess and of Mrs. Gomperta as Joyce Harford gave unbounded satisfaction. Mre will be carried forward. Worthington took the minor character of the
parlourmaid and had very little to eay but when LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS.
Dr. H. 8. Williams, of New York, has been she told Joyce between her sols that her investigating the effects of alcohol upon the mistress had nabraided her for calling the 7 individual and his views have aronsad much doctor too soon and for anticipating by several intrest. The comparative effect of lighter and minutes the cook's hysterics she did it admirably
spanology stronger drinks is shown by studies in
with the conclusion that the relation of alcohol Mr. H. W. Bird, too, as the doctor was excellent The paras for the fight between Barns and to crime is much the same in beer-drinking and Mr. W. J. Daniel creditably took the part Germany and stria, and in wing-drinking of Joyce's husband. Great applause followed
the fall of the curtain. Professor Williams comes to this conclusion
The last itsma of the triple hill was a
dividual c
5th inst,, arrived in Sydney, on the 27th inst.
on
The str. Aldenham which left here on the ̈ The C.P.B. str. Monteagla arrived Vancouver
the 25th instant at 10 p.m.
The C.P.B. str. Empress of China left Van conver on the 25th instant p.m., for Hongkong via the usual ports of call,
The C. & M. str. Rubi left Magils on the 27th instant, and is das here to day at 6 pm.
The P&O. str. Devanha left Singapore for this port on the 26th instant at 5 pm, with porward English Mails, and is dos here on the 31st instant at about 2 pm20
The N.Y.K. str. Atsuta Maru (Europian expected
Shanghai on the 27th instant, and is
good as to India, it ought to be taken as nation, as well as the official, has to be eduTO-NIGHTS CINEMATOGRAPH SHOW good also with regard to Chinn, which is
oated up to the change. Much is being done certainly nn. Oriental country, if any country is entitled to be so designated. The in the former direct on by the force of term "Oriental” is, of course, a very wide Bucial changes, but it will require no little Johnson was £7,500 and axelusive of liberal trarance, 89 in America and in England and it is often used without due consider skill to blend the new ideas w.th the old veling and living expenses was the greatest ever
ohol by the admirably arranged pot pourri, for which we ation of the difference which may exist traditions of government in Cluna. In the offered for a fight in any country. The pictures respecting the use of alcohol by the in- between nations who are Criental as commeantime the Paking Authorities might of this famous contest will be shown at Theatre So I am bound to believe, on the evidence, believe Mrs. Dooner was responsible. The pared with western standard, but who are possibly take a lesson from what has been Royal to-night to marrow and Wednesday night that if you take alcohol habitually, in Cortain rose on a group of strolling players Line) loft Kobe for this port via Moji and
quantity whatever, it is to some extent o so in very varied degrees. Generally speak done in Judin, nd, without changing the only Mr. Sydney L. Gohan, the Manager of menace to you. I nat bound to believe, in encamped around a fire at night, on the estate ing, the idea of Orientalism is that of being existing form of governmet, might gra- this cinematograph exhibition, promises that the the light of what solence has revealed: (1) of a gentleman whose son is about to be here on the 5th
more repres ntative Exhibition will be the most interesting of its tint you are tangibly threatening the physical married. Coming suddenly upon them he con governed or governable in a more or less dually introduce a despotic manner in having a strong tradi- element into the chief councils of the nation. kind that a Hongkong audience of ladies and fracture of your stomach, your liver, your meires the idea of engaging them forthe marrings tional respect for personal authority, and n | This would have the effect of satisfying to gentlemen have ever had. Besides the fight kidneys, your heart, your blood, rourels,
dressing your capacity for work in any fed the old gentleman and his son a private rehearsal solo, à quartette want of appreciation of power as derived some extent the aspirations of those who pictures there will be a specially interesting satarres, your brain; (2) that you are unequivocally festivities and the members of the troop give of running pictures embracing dramatic, be it physical, intellectual, or artistic; (5) that of their entertainment which included songs
("Brightly won στι wedding day from the people at large and exercised on are in favour of popular government; and pathetic, scenic, sensational and come films. It are in goue mesure lowering the grado of and dances, a whistling their behalf. It is coreltded by those would prepare the way to the introduction of is declared to be "s treat through and through, your mind, dulling your higher esthetic sense, and banje performantes. Those taking part in and taking the fiuer edge off your morals; (4) this item included Mrs. Badeley, Capt. and Mrs. acquainted with the state of feeling in a representative system, should such prove and should not be missed.
that you are distinctly lessening your chances of maintaining health and attaining longevity and easley, Mr. F. G, Carroll, Mr. and Mrs, Coah. 16th prox. str. Takasaki Maru (Bombay)
rone,
Capt. and Mrs. Doouer, Dr, Hooper, B.N., (5) In lia that, at all events at the present time, desirable at a future time,
that you may be entailing upon your the old traditions which make the people
Ella Rowe, à re Wait, and Mr. W. G. Wor- and is expected here on the 1st prox, descendants yet unborn a bond of incioulable Capt. Murray, Capt. and Mrs. Fanfold, Mise Line) left Moji for this port on the 27th inst., The N.T.K. str. Tango Maru (American mimory. Snoh, I am bound to believe, is the probable cost of your moderate indulgence e kind permission of the Commander-in-Line) left Kobe for this port via Moji and Bhang
Br must pay in person: the balance will be the heritage of future generations. As a mere 1.8. King Alfred played some much ap the 4th prox
one which the business proposition: Is your glass of beer, preciated selections during the intervals, and your bottle of wine, your high-ball, or your altogether the evening was
audience thoroughly enjoyed.
Mr. F. A. Hazeland, Folion Magistrate, return
your
in
The NYK. str. Hakata Muru (Europeni Line) left Singapore for this port on the 26th The N.TK str. Inaba Maru (Europea inst, and is expected here on the 29th inst inst., and is expected here on the 1st proz Line) left Shanghel for this port on the 26th The NYKA. Kageskima Maru, (Bombay
and is expected here on the Line) left Bombay for this port via Singapore on the 26th
The NYK.
disposed to look to personal auth rity as ed from leave on Saturday and is expected to charmant and Special Skin Tonic and Poudrosoholic beverages. Part of that cost you Chief, the Captain and Officers the Band of hai on the 25th instant, and is expected here on
the essential element in government is so resume his position on the Bench this week. strong that an attempt to introduce an
The master of a fishing junk on board of administration upon a representative basis
which Bergeant Gordon found a quantity of could not be successful and probably upon explosives was fined $50 by Mr. J. H. Kemp at the whole this view of the subject is correct. the Magistrovy on "aturday.
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The NYK. str. Wakamiya Maru (Bombay Line) left Singapore for this port on the 24th inst., and is expected here on the 1st proz