RANDOM REFLECTIONS.
No nae attempting to dony that summer has como. The topees and the light suits prove it.
*
Bealdes, bathing is in full swing, and the latest patterns or shades in costumes are bug discussed. Some of my friends assure me that
they have had ladies in their parties with costumes which injure the eyesight: the colours are so gandy. I hope it im't true. I shouldn't like to think that Hongkong is losing its old reputation.
What to do with our boys ie a questión which should not romain long unanswered in Hong. keng now that, the boys' brigade has been inau gurated. His Excellency's address to the young sters at the opening was very suitable, but why should he have addressed then as Englishmen ? In Kowloon whore there are so many sons and daughters of Scotia it is decidedly unfortunato that England should be used when. Great Britain is intended. Doublleen His Excellency "will tak a thoobt an'mon'."
Another escape from gaol! It is not a com- forting reflection that a bad character who is serving a life sautenes should boat liberty again. The fact that his daring and resource are so great make his recapture all the more desirable, angát, as is suggested, retrenchment has been carried too far and the gaol is understaffed, the matter should receive the immediate attention of government.
The ways of government aro past finding out. They have at prosoat in Hangkong one man hold Lug two important appointments, and now they are removing Lieut. Beckwita, who has nohler- ed the credit of starting the custome service and operating it with a smoothness which has called forth the highest praise frun those affected, back to his old office as assistant harbour-mastor. Trus enough, the ways of government are past finding ent: they are too high for me to understand.
LOCAL SPORT,
CRICKET.
BIELD WINNERS 9, THE REST. The closing match of the season was played on the ground of the Hongkong Cricket Club
MAY 16TH, 1910.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, AG LETTER.
season, and Mr. Sweeting to accept a bat for the f best vorage of the season. He hoped that next year they would play together as well as they had done this time, and that they would nome out as well at the end. (Applause.)
the following The speaker presented members of the "A" team with medals
[WRITTEN SPECIALLY FOR THE HONGKONG "DAILY PRE."'].
THE CHINESE CUSTOMS.
(FROM THE "TIMES" CORRESPONDENT }-
on Saturday when the Hongkong "A" team, Messrs. G. E. Aubrey, E. 4. Hagen, J. Hall. tarers, is shown by the roturns of work dous in guerally felt that in so doing ho han acted prop
winners of the Shield, met an elevon drawn E. Irving, P. Jacks, A., C. Laith, B. F. Long. Cheers were then raised for the "A" team from the rest of the Loagas. In this match the Shield winners were defeated by 55 raus, the. H. Makia, A. Mackenzie and H. 8. Sweating and their captain, and the proceedings closed final scores and analyses keing :--
THE REST."
Lieul Hart, o Claxton, b Elakin Power, b Sharpin win Oliver, h eith
Ilose, lbw Makin
Beattio, o Makia, b Clarton..... Brawn, o Jaoke, h Sharpin sma Bird, & Claxton, b Minkin... Wynder, cand b Sharpin
Shields, a tall, b Mukin......** King, not out
i
Wickworth, a and b Claxton
黑配
Total
Bowling Analysin.
0.
*.
Alakiu
0
Leith...
39
Sharpin Claxton
R
8
28
3
.I.I
0
2
KONGKONG ***.**
H. S. Sweeting, o Shields, b Oliver......
E. Irving, e Winkworth, b Oliver.....
J. Hall, b Shields ............
G. E. Aubrey, Power, h Olivar
H. B. Maki, o Beattig, bOliver......
W. C. D. Turner, Boitie, b Oliver.....
A. A. Claxton, e Beattie, b Shields
H. D. Sharpin, o Winkworth, b Oliver...
0
10
&
Dr. J. M. Atkinson, c'Oliver, & Shielda... 30 P. Jacka, b Wynder
A. C. Lith, rot out
Ollyor Bird
Shieldm
Total....
Bowling Analysis.
Winkworth on Wyndor
X.
&
D
1 27
3
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12
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PRESENTATION OF THE SHIELD.
On the conclusion of the match the sound of
a bell-enmmonsel spectators to the Club parillon, where the Shield, metals and other trophies
wore presented.
with a vote of thanks to Mr. Braidwood.
HAMBURO, April 22nd. That the volume of trade continues to increase, whatever the profit rany be to manufac- the harbour during the first three months of March, it having been not only greater than in the year; exceptional activity is reported in the two previous months, but oven greater than in the same month in 1909 and 1908. The number of men employed on week days amounted on an average to:---
1910 1910 1909. March Feb. March. 4,035 3,619 3,204 4,751 4,762 4,653
Stevedores
BranGray, April 20th. Sir Robert Bradon has evored his connection with the Shui-ww.cha (Offs of Controllers General of Maritime Customs), and it is erly and found the host solution of the present imbroglio, Sympathy may be extended to hire might well have been saved if arrangements had been made two years ago, as they in a position from the awkwardosa of which he
have been, for the suocesalon to the post of In- apertor-General which Sir Robert. Bredon was not destined to fill..
should
Sir Robert Brodon would not be appointed Tuspec- tor-General, and that his acting incumbency would be limited. In appointing him to be n member of the Board of Control the Chinese violated their engagements, and opened up a prospect of conflicting authority, chaos, and eventual disappearones of the Inspectorate. Gonetal-the end which Sir Robert Hart him
self foresaw.
Those who have lately studied the situation
distinot tendency the part of the Customs of the spet report as a significant fonture of the Commissioners at certain important cntcros to ingratiate and identify themselves more disintegration which has already commenced
alosely with the Viceroys and other provincial authorities with whom they ars in touch- natural, if not an inevitablo, result of the wenkoning of that absoluto authority which Sir Robert Hart exersised so wisely and long. The danger of this tendency is evident in a Service which is gradually becoming more and more disaffooted, and at a time when the provinces show unmistakablo signs of increasing relations between the Peking Boards and the friction; but the purblind mandavinato and the
of necessition and opportunities tho
day, never yet hooded any auch danger signals. And the remedy? There is but ous
BOXING AT THE STADIUM. Another boxing tournament was held at the Belle View Stadium on Saturday night, but tho attendanco was not large, and this is not to bo wondered at having regard to the programme, The most interesting event in this proved the | heavyweight competition. The fight between elsewhere, and recourse had to be had to outside set is to remaiù uncorrapted. The change of Hotspurs of Yenug China, alive only to the
Arundel and Coyne ended as expected, but the little fellow was not so serionaly handled as ho might have been, Artadel not seeking to take obvious advantages. The main eront, which most of those present want to the Stadium to see, proved a fiasco, Piggott being declared the win. ner before ho had given the audionos an exhibition of his much talked-of talent. Tho
Tarious houta were refereed by Mr. Jack "Dempsey," Dr. J. W. Hartley and Mr. C. Boud efloisted as judges, while Messrs. Kelly and Wilden were the timekeepers.
Dock porters
The usual reserve of men proved insuficient, particularly as plenty of work was offering
Stevedores
The termination of the deadlock, however, does not alter the vital necessity of disposing ones for all of the question of Chiness inter ference with the Maritime Customs. That interference has already borne very unpalatable fruit. All the independence that can be securel for the new Inspector is necessary if, amid the existing ohues of China's finances, her one solid. authority offers as opportunity that will not recar.
POSITION OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL.
(FROM AN OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE "TIMES."
have
way of restoring stable conditions of Possible
vix, that Sir Robort Hart's successor. should now be appointed with animpaired authority over the personnel and internal finances of the Sorriso, as they existed before the issue of tho Decree of May 9, 1906; and that China should proclaim the appointment by Edict on thew teresa.
hands. The daily average of men employed during the first quartar of the year compares as follows with that of the same period in 1909 and
1969 1908. 1910 1900:-
3,456 3.126 3,756 4,958 4.810 4,929 Dock porters.... The threatening cotton famine and the! necessity of promoting the cultivation of the plant in the Gorman colonies and wherever it can be grown to advantage formed the subject of an address delivered by Herr Dernburg, the chief of the Celonial Ofice, at a meeting of the Dentschement of Chinese Controllora General under the consalting the foreign Powers concern- Handelatag at Berlin' last week. He strongly without coming the foreign to rent issued share report, dated May 13th, state:--
The news recently received by telegram from Gereramente treatment of the question of Peking and Shanghai in regard to the Chinese control of the Imperial Maritime Customs would appear to indicate a covival, in acute form, of the difficulties created by the appoint
Deeros of
1896 and 1898.
&
are still quoted at 8960 but there are sellers at this rate and could possibly be had slightly cheaper. The price in Londen is down 10s, viz. £91. National Banks are unaltered at $76.
WEEKLY SHARE REPORT. Messrs. E. S. Kadoorie & Co., in their weekly
Business in local stocks has continued dull In the heavyweight competition Gunner
and restricted, and no changes of any importance Kingsland, R.G.A., defeated Lance-Corporal Harris of the Bulla Taft O'Keefe of the aphasized the fact that according to all ap.ed or the Inspooter-General (Sir Robert Hart).
pearancea consumption is fast outstripping the Chinese Board of Control was established. have to be recorded. The sad rows of the death
direct authority over the whole of the. Torpedo Depot defeated Bombardier Nash, production of the raw material and that the personnel of the Sorrico, including the Inspector of His Majesty King Edward VII. cast a gloom B.G.A.: and Gunner Fioldor, who drew deficit for the present year is likely to reach 1,800 General, and making the latter a sorrant of the over the colony and has no doubt been responsible Seaman thousand bales, to meet which work in the mills Chinese Government without reference to bis to a certain extent for the general inactivity of a bye, boxed three rounds with Martin. In the semi-final O'Koofe beat has been largely reduced all over the world. equally important functions as the trustee of the the market, Rubbers have recovered to some of last week, but it would scom unlikely that the boom rates of last month will be again reached Fielder in four fast and exciting rounds, and The particulars with regard to the different bondholders under the Lean Agreements of extent from the depression obtaining at the and
It will be remembered that the British after an interval entered the ring again constries I omit, having already given them on to meet Kingsland in the final, which proved a former occasion. He points out that India Government, stirred to activity by the strength for the present. A fair business has been BANKS.-Hongkong and Shanghai Banks from the Wai-wa-po, which, aftor theevasions proper slogging match. At the conclusion of and the United States are the chief potton grow. and urgency of public opinion aroused by this transacted sud the market has assumed four roundy referee and judges could not dividing countries, that the former, however, nges casure, took steps to obtain certain assurances healthier tone. the principals, and it took an extra three befors over 60 per cout. of its production at home, so aud delays dear to Chinese officials, were given that not-wuch more than a million kales remain in a Note of Juno 2th, 1966. This Note rongi- talated and ro-affirmed the taxt of Article 7 of the fight was awarded to O'Keefe.
Why Coyne of the Naval Yard and for export, whilst in the States the number of the Loan Agreement of 1896 and Article 6 of
were matched, spindles is increasing at a rapid pace, requiring the Agreement of 1898, especially declaring and by whom, it would be interesting to know, larger supplies of cotton every year. It has the appointment of the Controllers General was as at pressat constituted during the currency Coyne is a very smart featherweight, but it was new reached the figure of 29 millions of not intended to interfere with the established
FIRE INSURANCES-China Fires are still in obvious that he stood no chance against a consuming capacity of 5.2 million bales system of alministration, "which shall remain
wore only 22 millions in opere assurances, recognized by all. the clover gunner, Coyne's weight was give of 500 las ench, whereas six years ago of the Loan" that is, until 1943, These Edick (which had decreed a radical change in
placed at the improved rate of $345. at 126lbs, and Arundel's at 139hs, while the thera
SHIPPING-Hongkong, Canton and Macan staple has not increased in proportion, only 32.4 the Customs Administration) romained unre- million acres having bean planlod in 1906 sad voked, were accepted by his Majesty's GOFOIN-
for once acquiesced in one taking the lead by effected. The price at hose, nocording to Reutor," is the same, viz. #4. 5- for the pro- 31.2 in 1909 compared with 30 millions in 1904 ment to the unfeigned surprise of the repre- Steamboats are offering at $30. Indo Chinas and as far as ho (Herr Doroburg) had been ablesentatives of the other Treaty Powera, who had are in some demand and eales at 871 have been area was not to be expected, nor did there som interested in China's foreign trade and loans.
Efforts were made to indaco his Majesty's Chins and Manilas are obtainable at 38. Donglas Steamships have received a littlo to be any prospect of the yield becoming more gainssid by few that the oriçket League had done reminder not to leave himself too open. The prolific by means of an improved and more Government to demand, at least, that the same attention and business at $33 has taken place; Life should not be dull in Penang with the a good deal in encouraging cricket, and in some fight went the stipulated distance, and Arundel intenso cultivation. One of the chief difficulties aplicity should be given to the "assurance there has also beer some inclination to buy
Newspaper roports would bare us believe that Shanghai and Hongkong have both been badly hit, I don't think there are so many in Hongkong mourning their ill Inck. Certainly the Hongkong speculators or investors, whichever appellation you profer, are not likely to have the same re- marks applied them as have been said of the Shangkai voiturers, of whom it has been declar. ed that they either have money to waste or are a lot of mags. The language is far from
Arundel of the R.G.A.
that
MARINE INSURANCES.-Cuntoes have advanc ed and sales have taken place at 8175 und $1774, the market closing with further buyers at the latter rate. Unions hare again been sold at $840 with more shares offoring. North Chinas competent steady at Tls. 200.
have weakened to Tls. 11. Yangtzes are
Mr. W. Drow Braidwood, Vice-President of the League, said the pleasint duży of handing to the winners the Cricket Leagu Shield had dovolved upon him through circumstances which he thought would be obvious to those prosent when he reminded them that the Hon. Dr. Atkinson was the president of the League. Be Foro proceeding with his pleasant duty he wished complimentary, and I would fain hope that it to make a few romarks with regard to the forms light was billod to go ton rounds. During the tion. Unfortunately the cultivation of the observers to be valuoless so long as the Imperis request at $113. Hongkong Fires can now be
tion of the Longue. It was formed in 1993 through first four rounds the audienco were witnessing the instrumentality of the lion, secretary, Mr. lively spar, but the referee's peremptory order to One man whispered to us the other day A. E. Asgor, whom all would be pleased to see the principals to"fight or quit" changed the as- that if the Scotch folks could be induced to book here, restored in health and strength, The pact. Bolb got to work in earnest in the succeed wear rubber shoes there would be no fear of the magnifloout Shield had been presented, and being round, and Coyne manovred very clover to ascertain, a material further extension of the virtue of our position as the nation ohiolyference und £2.5/- for the ordinary shares. boom disappearing. Dig feet and rubber shoes thought the donors must be gratified with the ly to elude the aggressive Arundel, at the same issue of their gift. He thought it would be time giving the gunner an occasional forcibla there would be a good combination.
is not deserved.
-Straite Echo contributing so much as it does to the gaiety of the community. The following editorial is not an isolated specimen of that journal's freedom of expression: "What queer plass Penang is! When we reached our desk this morning, we found two slits, both marked private and confidential, and both asking us if we had noticed that some person adopting the modest pen-name of "Commonsense," had Auggested we were addicted to buffoonery. One asked as if we intended to "take it lying down." He evidently wants us to say that "Commen sonse" is a bat-carod, bandy-legged, cock-eyed, pimply-faced, secretly-vicious, unwholesomely smelling, debt-owing parent-diegrasing, dah brained, pompous posing, dirty-fingered, and generally hyphenated son of a gun. We have We agree with the no intention of doing so. man, whoever he was, and as ho was right in his view of the main question, we supposǝ he must be buffocn businose. What right about the then "
onses in producing players eligible to play in interport watches. Notwithstanding this, it would be allowed that the bulk of our cricketers were imported; they had learned their cricket elsewhere before they came to the East. There was one institution in the Colony in which the national game was practised and played, and from a sportsman's point of view they must regret the recent decision of the Educa tieu Department which had placed the pupils attending the Government Schools solely under the tuition of Indies. He was afraid that encouragement-of-sport in those schools would now be found lacking. This year aine touts competed in the League, and the Hongkong" 4" team topped the table. Playing fourteen matches they won ten, lost one and drew three, and had a percentage, ho ander stood of B1.81, which he thought was a record, and one that any team might be proud of. The Telegraphs, who were always near at the end, were in close proximity to the winning team This year, combined with Dodwells, they made & magnificent stand, and came very near win- ning. The military were exceedingly keon supporters of the League, which the officials recognized, and welcomed that support. This year they rutered seven tears, which occupied third, fourth and fifth places. They -A “dogged "raid is threatened. According to had very hard luck, especially the Buffs, acorrespondent" the inhabitants of the cast-end who drew fifty per cent, of their games. of Robinson Road intend to make an onslaught The idea of forming a junior League was sag. on the nightly disturbera of their peace. It may gested, and the committee thought it was a very be well that the owners of dogs should take the good idan, and were prepared to encourage it, hint, or they and their dogs are likely to suffer. but it was found impracticabla owing to the One large dog is said to be the "ringleader." | paucity of playing pitches in the Colony. This Why call him ringleader rather than procentor was the accend porasier on which a Hongkong or evnductor of the band.
Cricket Club tears had won the Shield, the "B" team being succesful last year. He would Our old parlour game of dominans has come under the bon of the Siamese authorities. Ap. remind the winners, in order that they parently the game is very popular down there might receive their success with dae modesty,
Na.
Soene on the Ferry: Well, Mr. Macpherson, have your sons joined the new movement Macpherson Ye mean the Scoota? their wither winna hae them jine the noo! (N.B-The "Scoot" in suld Scots means "The Bunaraya.")
won on points, but on more than one occasion ho generously refrained from taking advantage of dangerous openings which offered.
The main event was announced to be a fifteen round contest between Sergeant Piggott of the R.G.A., 157lbs, and Gunnor Bart of the R.G.A., 1731bs. This is the first occasion on which Sergeant Piggott, who is declared to be a noted bruiser, appeared before the Hongkong public, and those who attended to sou how he shaped were sorely disappointed, for the fight did not last two minutes. Burt landed twaright swings on the side of his opponent's head, then he went to the boards, Piggott, who was rushing in at the time, falling on top of him. The gunner did not appear to be seriously hurt, but he was carried to his corner, and the fight ended in favour of Piggott.
LEAGUE BOWLS.
POLICE . KOWLOON.
Played at Happy Valley on Saturday this gate resulted in an overwhelming vistory for the Police. Scorea- KOWLOON,
W. Taylor
J. Grant W. Brown G. K. Haxton
-Cooper A. Ramsay D. Keith
(skip)-19
POZICE.
W. Stuart Insp. Gourlay
W. Pitt
8. Boll
Un
B
them
Arê
had been given to the Edict of May 9, if only he takes to be the want of labour, for the to remore the very natural feeling of alarm and forward. Star Ferries are steady at 325 for the cotton fields, instead of increasing at what broughout the Service at the prospect of Chi- Transports have strengthened considerably, the but this the latest advices by wirs from London making administration nese methods of coloured population, which alone is fit to work in narest which had already manifested itself the old and at $144 for the new. Sholl
at advancing rates. hein locally was considered an alarming rate hitherto, has of Chinese Government refused to do, and the them 98/-; large business has been done in REFINERIES-China Bugare have weakened little and are now offering at $177. Luzong Inte shown signs of a decline in timbers and of resources of our diplomacy were unequal to any
are obtainable at $29. bat every one familiar with the avowed objects
MINING,Baube have been dealt in to a fair general degeneration, the combinence of further effort. The incident was declared closed; excessive drinking. Herr Dernburg therefore of the Cantonese cligne st Peking was well considers it incumbent on all governments to aware that, sooner or later, it would assert itself
DOCKS, WHABVES, AND GODOWNS.-Hong promote the cultivation of cotton in their unpleasantly and that our weakness would, as extent at various rates, the market closing with
Low happening. colories and dependencies, so as to become usual, be construed as an invitation to further sellers at $81. Chinose Engineering and The appointment of the Controllers-General kong and Whampoa Dooks are still obtainable independent of the United States in time, acts of aggresive bad faith. The expected is Mining Oo, hare boon sold at Tls. 18. Africa he looks upon as the land of promise
elivities, which have been frequently explained-857 and 868 with more bayers at the latter in that respect, and hails with satisfaction was only one of several manifestations of the at 800, Shanghai Dooks are quoted at Tis. 77. the successful efforts made by the British Young China Party's programme and pro- Kowloon Wharves have been dealt in at $57, LANDS, HOTELS AND BUILDINGS.-Hong- Cotton Growing Association to miss the expecially in connexion with railway constraste Shanghai and Hongkew, Wharves aro fibre in the English possessions. The imion-in the columns of The Times, Theoreti- quoted slightly higher at Tis, 122. mill-hands in Lancashire, who have within the the abolition of extra-territoriality, a natural kong Lands have been parted with at $102 and aspiration of a proud and sensitive nation Humphreys at $83. Kowloon Lands are asked perfanes of the work is fully recognized by the cally considered it was legitimate enough, like last few years contributed something like to control their own affairs; bat it omitted for at $30. Hongkong Hotels romain at 8107) ot Tix. £50,000 towards the cost of it. France, Belgium consideration of the vital fact that the for the old shares and at $834 for the new. and Italy are also in the field, whilst the Foreign Customs had been called into existence Shanghai Lands aro firmer with buyors
COTTON MILIA--Hongkong Cottons Kolonialwirtschaftliches Committee in Ferlio, fand had eared China from bankruptcy) 112
weak with sellers at 864. Ewos, according to supported by the government, are endeavouring because of the admitted lack of honest ad.
advice by wire, have weakened, being now obtain- to assist the cultivation of cotton in the German ministratore among Chinese oficials. territories by the establishment of agricultural shao-yi and his colorgues in Yann Shih-hand schools, the erection of gins, and other plant, the Yumen, who instigated the Edist, defended it able at Ts. 1313, other Northern Mills (mail the ground that the eficiency and intelli. advices) are as follows:--Lan Kang Mowe distribution of seed amongst planters and natives,
countrymen were equal to any Tls. 74, Internationals Tis. 62 and Bay Cheas &c. The results so far have been most pro gence of
MISCELLANEOCSA recont flotation, "The P. S. Grant
misine, particularly in East Africa, where thing that Europe had prodaved, but they Tls, 250. Egyptian descriptions ano chiefly grown, and in ignored, and still ignore, the fact that China
been well received and Insp. Langley
detaile appear The Company Toge where a kind of cotton similar to the borrowed vast same. (England's contribution Toukin Paly and Paper Co., Lul.", has K. McLennan Insp. Roberston American article is produced. The quantition being 23 millions sterling) on the security of o
has been formed to acquire a large enn- (skip) 25 raised, sithongh atill insignificant as bearing on Customs Service under foreign control, with a elsewhere in this circular.
the supply of the world, go on increasing every British Inspector-General whose authority was year, and several of the large spinning firms to remain aimitered until these kans are repaid. cession in French Indo Chias on which Ban in Germany have bought extensive tracts of land They ignored also the obvious fact that the buo grows in great profusion, from which it is in German East Africa with a view to growing discipline and moral of the Service mast Jopend proposed to manufacture paper pulp. The
ohlef invested with Company is a combination of French (skip) 26 their own supplies of the raw material. A fair upori ite loyalty to
appear likely to prove a very successful venture. start has thus been wads, but it will take many authority suficient to protect them in the British interests and from the prospectus would shares have been dealt in at varying rates years more, until we can do without American execution of their duty.
In bis frst surprise and indignation at a
for the partly paid Cotton.
aaguin paid (825 paid ap). Green Islands have So far Herr Dernburg. To turn to the measure which inflicted such undeserved humili and possibly $37 would be article itself we and that in spite of its strong ation upon him, who had so long served the been the media of a large business, but sellers statistical position, the markete bave shown Chinese Government with unabated devotion 78 little buoyancy since the opening-of-the-year and seal, Sir Robert Hart in private letters still predominato at $74. Chine Providents are fluctuations have been frequent, but prices hase described the institution of the Board of Control firm and sales have taken place at 89 Hong- as a fraudamental change in the constitution of kong Electrics have been booked at 220 und not again touched the highest point reached in
of the latter now obtainable under 2. Watsons are deferring further operations and disappearance of the Inspectorate, noOLOR OF antil later to a dangeronaly low. leval that
ron in the season when stock shall later, and intimated his intention-to-retice at are wanted after sales at $62. Hongkong an early date. Subsequently, influenced by his Bopes can be placed to a small extout at $215. Peak Trams have buyers both for the old and hare
answerring loyalty to his employers and resliz would facilitate manipulations, or whether they have renounced all aggressivo plans in the face ing, no doubt, the futility of looking for effective now shares, China Horneos have dropped back Atkinson to take possession of the Shield on
of the improving acoenats of the growing rop support to the British Government, the In-to $11. Langkate bure weakened z, good deal
also lower with sellers at Tls. 280. behalf of the winning team, and hoped that
to reassure them in may be doubtful; the former supposition, how spector General issued (September 22) a circular and are offering at Tls. 1,376. Buinstras ace RUBBERS A Local Company-The Toer It makes one smile to read that the Chicutts when the eyes of his donghty men fell upon it
(akip) 18 ever, seems the more likely, as the corner is to the Berrice endeavouring
making itself. A new feature in the struggle regard to the benevolent intentions of the Con shop-keeper does not appear to have displayed as it hang in the Club-house it would stimulate A Pile
between bulls and bears is the recent inter-irollers-General, and exhorting them to abstain angie Labber Co., Ltd. has made its appear the eso enterprise regarding the American them to play the game, as they had often played
ference of the United States Government; a few from all criticism of the Chinese Governmentance, particulars of which are glsen in oar old cerafort which served only to increase the quotation columne. Although it is a planting tourists as did an ingenious betel manager in it before, with coura.e and success. (Applause.)
1. Dickie (skip) 361 days ago two of the leading operators wore arrest Rangoon, who honed over two hundred of the
Hon. Dr. Atkinson, on behalf of the "A"
ed on a charge of having infringed the Sher- discontent and unrest of the 1,500 European venture its relatively small capital and excellent Ferguson
shares have been done at 7/6 premium for 7/6 Gray
man Anti-trust Act, and an inquiry was rdered employés who had hitherto served, in all security, prospects have attracted invos.ors and the tourists. The tourists are an abstemious team, said he had much plasure in taking
Farrell
into the transfer of 150,000 bales of May futures under his orders.
Sir Robert Hart left China, on leave of partly paid sh res; there are, however, sellors Jot, and the manngor.in question getting annoy possession of the Shield. The institution of the
H. Dinnan (skip) 18 to July. This caused a smart drop in quota- ed with the incessant demand for nothing more League had undoubtedly added great zest to the
tions, particularly as it was stated that a low absence, in April, 1908, but before his departure at this price. Anglo Malays are rather buyers at and Castlefelds are quoted 125 Carey was under consiiloration for the prohibition ofnistakable evidenes had been given (vide 31/6. Allugars have improved to 7/3 in London, profitable than iced water, promptly put up the game. About-ball-way through the season the notico: The manager does not guarantee the speaker had promised to give a prize to the
ationals have risen to 47. Highiands have bat a more reassured lone has prevailed since, aricketer with the best bowling analysis, the -water supply!"
for although the action of the goverment may of the worthlessness of thoussarances
Lail market for a time, it does not add so Eightly accepted, and of the growing been done at 145, and Kamunings at 9/9. unsettle the The French Court of Cassation bris decided conditions being that six innings had been played. On coming to make out the analyses he
a single bale to the supply for the season. On demoralization of the Service upon which premiuc. Kuala Lumpurs aro 2157 that a certified idiot, unless he be otherwise found three so equal that he could not separató The general election for members of the Corrs the contrary, it may have the opposite effect to depends the maintenance of China's credit burys have been sold at various rates from 961-
were held last week throughout Spain. The
that intended, by encouraging short selling, and solvency. Upon his departure Sir Robert to 105 Linggis have been steady round disqualified, is ontitled to vote for parliamentary
which would render the crisis til the more acute Bredon, Deputy Inspector-General, was placed about 64/-. Saugei Kapars are quoted 185/- candidates. The aucertified ones vota in shouls them, and he would ask each of them to accept the returns show Bepublican gains.
when the time for tendering arrives. That a in change of the Service under the evor-increas- buyers ex div. United Serdangs are firmer with impunity. I don't know the exact condi- snail memento ef's mounted pricket ball. Tho
HOW TO BE BEAUTIFUL-Keep your nom-suppression of the faturas markets is seriously ing muthority of the Board of Control. To with nouo obtainable under 140 All Stage-
write of this appointment and its effect on the pure Stocks remain very quiet st tions, but I am informed that the inmates of three were Mr. A. C. Leith, who took 35 wickets asylume are allowed to vote in Australia for an average of 10.4 raus per wicket. Mr. plexion, Mrs. Ellen's Crême Charmante, Lait contemplated few people believe, as it would be
Charmant will enable you to do it. Her corn, lard, &c, without the advantage they afford that, acting under instructions, his Majesty's small sales of Sandyerofts at $40 (Straits) und Probably some unkind critic will suggest that Hager had an average of 1007, and Mr. Makin Charmant and Special Skin Tonic and Poudre impossible to move the gigantin crops of cotton, Service is now unnecessary. Sufice it to say quotations with no business to report, except the sweeping Labour victorias in that country an average of exactly ten. He asked each of Specialities for the Skin are the study of a of hedsing boxides, it would probably lead to Minister at Peking obtained from the Chinese Glusealy at $34 and 834 (Straits). United those gentlemen to kindly accept a mounted Retine, A. S. Watson & Co, Ltd, Sole Agents, the whole of the business being transferred to Government a specific and formal undertaking, Singapores are quoted $ ex rights from
an stated in The Times of Thursday, April 14, that Singapore, 1467 Liverpool are not unrelated to this franchise privilege.
cricket ball as a memento of a very happy RODERICH RANDOM.
•
J. M. Henderson
D. Harvey T. Ramsay C. W. Alexander T. Petrie
(skip) 13
(akip)
9
P. 8. Ogg Insp. Mellardy Insp. Fentor Insp. Cameroti
(skip) 27
and as cne writer naively remarks, "much money the Shield, and an examination of the table and after a close finish resulted in a win for the New of January,, Whether the bulls in the Service, in which ha foresaw "the absorption China Lights at 51.80; however, there-are-uwe.
is lost at it." However, on the occasion of the more important holidays special permite may still
CIVIL SERVICE V. TAIKOO,
This match was played at the Happy Valley, the beginning that other teams in the Colony bad twice-won would show that one of them was at the wrong visitors. Secre
be obtained for this game at a fee of Tes. 4 end this year. The speaker then asked Dr.
a day.
CIVIL SERVICE. F. Howell A.Blowey 11. Malvor
J. Wheni (skip) 28 P. R. Adams A. Thornhill C. Bond E. DaWBOR B. Duncan W. Fincher
(akip) 12
L. E. Brett (skip) 26
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TAIKOO.
D. Me Neil Hardwick Taylor
Scott T. Grimshaw H. Harron A. Curie
GENERAL ELECTION IN SPAIN.
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all dealings in futures in agrică tuïnt produco, † The Times Peking-Correspondent's telegramniteds are 32/6 prom. and Eusters Intera
of July 31, August 2, and November 8,
recont