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LONDON, May 21st. The King has sent a message to the Navy, in which His Majesty ex- presses his gratitude that members of
as descendants from deified progenitors, and accruing from retip the double quality TELEGRAMS. KING THANKS ARMY AND the supplications of their subjects were couched in language similar to that applied by Christians in their prosecution of devotional exercise. With the progress of cultural thought, the advancing civi. isation in European countries became emancipated from the beliefs of the dead ages, and the long-retained ideas of the relation of Sovereign andsubject experienced a further forward movement. Reforms in the conduct of a State word effected by innumerable agencies reflecting a growth of ideas, and changes of thought, until now Kings and Emperors are relieved of inherited powers, although their re spective subjects still offer honinge and swear allegianco. During
The German Mail of the 21st April was THE FUNERAL PROCESSION, the Service were able to participate delivered in London on the 16th inst
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returned in good condition.
We understand that the as Denbighshire brought-out a number of guns to replace those at present in use on the fortifications.
Cases involving the kidnapping of no fewer
than twenty-seven children were before the
fixed Court at Bhanghai last wook.
The Government Gazette confirms the ap pointment of Mr. A. Mackenzie to be a member of the Licensing Board, nice Mr. D. W
Craddock, rasigued.
It is only three months since the finger-print system was adopted by the Shanghai Municipal Police, but already it has proved a decided
Muccess.
The photographer Mr. A. Fong is to be conuratainted on the excellent photographs ha has secured of the scenes at the King's Statue. His prints are particularly good.
how effectively the kingly porsonality can woo the dutiful and loyal services and affectionate devotion of subject, denizen, or alien; even in death those attributes, mors
An ordination service was held at St John's deeply seated in the lower orders in England Cathedral yesterday morning, when Deacons W. to-day than has ever boon evinced, were pre-w. Rogers and C. N. R. Mackenzio of Canton dominant, as witness the vast throngs of were ordained priests. sorrowing subjects (mostly of the working class) patiently waiting in the drenching rain to take their place at the bier of their dead Sovereign and render their last tribute of respectful loyalty. It was not that Death was necessary to evoke this remarkable outbreak of emotion on the part of a in HIS TATE usually phlegmatic race: MAJESTY's quest for health resorts, in the high diplomatic excursions to the Courts of Europe-the task of which missions was beyond the power and ability of a State Ministerin those moderate indulgences
His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government has appointed Mr. E. Ralphs to act as head-master of Queen's College during the absence on leave of Mr. T. K. Dealy, or antil further notice.
The extensive repairs to the Bank Line freight steamer Jucerie, now at Taiko Dock, are nearing completion, and the vessel is expoot ed to leave hero about June 9th. She will loud
Puget Sound porta
IMPRESSIVE SCENES.
LONDON, May 20th. The route from Westminster to Paddington was packed long before half-past six o'clock in the morning, and when the Chief of Police cleared the way the crowd was the largest on record:
in the funeral ceremony. The mann- ing of the gun carriage by bluejackets was the most fitting tribute they could have rendered to his beloved father.
SUPREME COURT.
Saturday, May 21st,
IN BANKEUPMY,
BEFORE HIS HONOUR ME. W. Base
· Dayıss (ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE).
RECEIVING ORDER GRANTED. Rs O. C. Gomes. In this case Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher, Deputy Offlaint Receiver, applied for a receiving order. He pointed out that the debtor's total liabilities borrowed in small sms from Indian watobrien and Chinese smals. He had no assets except
were $900, and were all in respect of money
his salary of $60 a month. There would be no
be allowed on condition that the debtor made on
His Majesty also addressed a mes-legal expenses and he asked that the application sage of thanks to the Army and the allowance of $15 per mentis ont of his salad
Police.
ANOTHER CHANNEL FLIGHT.
LONDON, May 21st.
The procession itself was of great length and adinirably arranged. It was marshalled so as to impress the The aviator M. Lesseps has suc- beholder with the splendour and cessfully crossed the English Channel solemnity of the sad occasion, and to in an acroplane. He arrived safely fitly commemorate a great, good and at St. Margaret's Bay, after a flight of fifty minutes, and made a graceful beloved Sovereign.
descent.
It is impossible to detail the sad and mournful procession, but it com- from all British and prised men Colonial arms and forces, in addition to which there were representatives from thirteen foreign' armies and navies.
The central object was the isolated gun carriage bearing the coffin
[M. Bleriot was the first to cross the Channel on 25th Jaly last year. He loft Sangalto at 430 and descended at Dover Castle at 4.53 p.m.-ED.]
CANTON.
(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]
THE COMET.
May 19th.
Debtor was adjudicated bankrupt, and receiving order wng made.
FETITION ADIQUENED. - He Mrs. A. Ford. This was another application for a receiving order.
Mr. Fletcher informed the Court that debtor
had carried on business as a boarding-house misfortunes, bad finally sold her business, and part of the furniture was mortgaged. She had now got a position as nurse at Shanghai, and'he asked that the petition, be allowed to stand over subject to any representations of creditors. She had promised to report to him from time to time and romit the money as she could afford it.
The patition was adjourned sine die,
DEBTOR'S PETITION.
keeper for some time. She kind hud various
Re W. H. Eniborley.
This was an application by Mr. W. H.Emberley boarding-house keeper of No. 34, Robinson Read, for a petition in bankruptcy. --.
Debtor was represented by Mr. Hinds (of "Messrs. Brutton & Hett).
Mr. Hinds informed the Court that debtor
at places of public amusement, and in the Philippines products at Manila and mil for glittering with symbols of kingship its appearance is causing some excitement among and started with hired furniture and borrowed
venue of sport, where the thorough Britisher is best satisfied with the Royal interest. KING EDWARD endeared himself in the
hearts of his subjects by the mostentatious Imperial patronage and the Royal courtesis he invariably bestowed upon those with The veriost whom he came in contact.
Messrs. A Tack & Co., 26, Des Vosur Road, hare sent us fire copics of their stervescopic
views of scenes taken at the state of King slear and form interesting souvenirs of the ad but historic event of Friday.
Edward and at the Cathedral. They are very
We have received from Mr. Moe Cheung an
1
containing the mortal remains of His late Majesty King Edward VII.
prayers to ward off its supposed evil influence
life policy worth which there was IL Ioan
balance of £55. Some furniture was includ
2
The eomast has been very plainly visible here in the early mornings of the last few days and carried on business as a boarding-] are keeper, the natives. Many look upon it as an object to money. There was be propitiated und every morning crowds of £100, upon Then followed King Edward's fav-people barn jos sticks and paper and recite by the company for £45, which left ourite charger, and a stalwart High-As is usual among the ignorant, the people here ed in a bill of sale, but that was of no value, are attributing all kinds of evil to the comet. and there was practically only the £55, Debtor The various risings that have occurred in China | ww now getting a salary of $150 a montè, kud this year, the roarsity of rice in some parta and he understood that debtor's daughter was also even the death of our own King are put down to | earning $50 a month. Debtor was willing to pay 50 a month towards the debt of which the
lander leading a wire-haired terrier, 'His Majesty's favourite dog,
These were succeeded by a splendent cavalcade of nine monarchs
re-
sampans that usually le off the front of the
its malign influence. Yesterday at about one
Mr. Fletcher examined the debtor. Shameen bad to take refage in the creek. This did you put down $2,500P-It was put on both With regard to your statement of assots, why was also attributed to the comet.
Bettles will be charged for at the Rate of trifle affecting His MAJESTY immediately excellent photograph of the late King's Statue $1.20 per dozen, and credited in full on being aroused an intelligent interest in the mind as it appeared on Friday last surrounded by &, and forty-seven rulers, the Heir'clock there was a sudden wind storm and the only assets would be the £55.
of his humblest subject, and more firmly large number of wreaths and other flors! established the band of allegiance and went tributes. Those wishing a momento of the ad CO..alien in a land renowned for that freedom
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far to win the subservience of denizen and occasion will appreciate this picture.
of movement few crowned heads enjoy to-day. In this furthest outpost of a glori oua Empire those qualities already men tionadas havinkkeriavyberos Humeantely surrounding the late KING.
Exiled from
The hearing of the charge against Captain W. Winoh, manager and licences of the Belle View Hotel, of selling liquor during prohibited hours, was concluded before Mr. B. R. Halling
His Excellency the Ocer Administering participating in the direct obsequies of KING the Government has given his assent, in the EDWARD, the loyal subjects of this loyal name and on behalf of His Majesty the King, Crown Colony presented themselves en
to the following Ordinances passed by the
-AД Ordinance further to amend the
Apparent, and other princes.
The representatives of Russia, Italy and Japan riding abreast made a note- worthy trio.
Twelve State carriages followed, in mkoshmaru the Queen Mother," and Princesses.
Then came the Colonial representa tives and ex-President Roosevelt.
SECRET SOCIETY.
sides of the account.
The furniture was covered by a bill of sale,
Among the many secret societies, that havo such a hold among the people of China the Why was it not mentioned I told my solicitor
declaration. Sam Hop Wai or Triad Society has the greatest of the fact. I did not know it was omitted when number of adherent at the brotherhood has urea covered by two tálls of large branches in the Straits and Malay States,le. A second bill of sale covered a large part
While
Dutch Indies, Burmak and Sin professedly a political organisation, it is in many cases a league of thieves. This is especially the case in the Malay States, where the bulk of the members are house servants, who often combine
M. Pichon arrived at Paddington at to rob their masters. This society has been
All letters for publication should be writion on maere at memorial services marked by a Legislative Connell :-Ordinance No. 7 of 1910. 11.50 a.m., two hours after the start very active of late in the Shun Tak district, No anonymously signed communications that solemnity and religious fervour as befitted Magistrates Ordinance, 1890; and Ordinance of the procession.
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MARRIAGE.
On May 18th, at H. B. M.'s Consulate General by Sir Pelham Warren, K.C.M.G. St. Joseph's Church, by the and afterwards at it, and in the presence of
Hon. Amos P. Wilder, Consul-General for the U. S. A. Dr. WILLIAM JOHN ISENMAN, second son of John Iserman, of Farmington, St François County, Missouri, U.S. A., to LILLIAN ANNIE, eldest daughter of the late Sydea Mostrie, of Shanghai. No Cards.
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The Daily Press.
HONGKONG, May 23rd, 1910.
A-TOKEN TO A FRIEND.
a nation that lored a King in life and Bor-No. 8 of 1910-An Ordinance to amend the rowfully mourned his death. In striking Squatters' Ordinance, 1890. relief stands out the expressive sympathy of the preponderant-section of this community with the citizens who mourned for the loss of a beloved Sovereign, and the tribute in itself but further emphasises an advance in the path of fraternal association so desirable for the Colony's prosperity, towards which the leading Chinese citizens assiduously devote their energies in educating the native to respect the Government under whose
POLICE PRESENTATION TO ME, A. COVESE.
Recreation Club on Saturday afternoon after A pleasant ceremony took place at the Police the bowling match, when members of the Chub presented Mr. A. Course, trefile superintend ont of the Tramway Company, with a handsome crocodile leather cigar case, and a pure amber
cigar-holder,
Mr. J. W. Hanson, Chief Detective-Inspec- protection they enjoy liberty of subject tor, as Chairman of the Club, in making the and freedom in commerce. A due sense presentation, said it was a good thing to have a
Not a single cheer or waving hat marked the progress of the stately procession, the people being deeply affected, and an intense reverential silence was maintained,
where its leaders are foreing the villagers to be- come members. If they refuse to join their lives
of the furniture mentioned in the first bill of Bale ?--Yes.
...
The furniture was never yours -Ne, it was Mr. and Mrs. Tanford's.
The agreement was cancelled ?—Yes. What was the amount of the original policy?
When did you pay the hat premium ---Up to March.
-£100,
You borrowed money on that policy?--Y Have you paid any interest?-No. That
and property are in danger from the society, and many persons have become members through and sundry and they hold a feast twice a month. years' time. sheer terror. The members levy toll upon all makes it £75.. It will be worth £126 in two Although this state of affairs has been reported
How about the profits up to date! There to the officials no notice in taken, and it appears has not been any profit, it has been all loss. that the law is powerless to make headway Is it your business --It belongs to Mrs.
Emberley.
THE PRICE OF RICE.
The final scene in St. George's against this brotherhood. Chapel, Windsor, was unforgettable as the sun streamed through the Owing to the scarcity of rain the merchants
of this city are taking the opportunity of rain- beautiful stained-glass windows, light-ing the price of rive, and some distress is already ing up the gorgeous-uniforms of the being felt by the poor. The Self-Government military and naval representatives.
The service was most impressive, all present being deeply and visibly affected.
DEATH OF AN M.P.
LONDON, May 21st. The Right Hon. Sir Henry Aubrey
Society fears that if this state of affairs con tinnes ricts similar to those that have lately
Nam Hoi and Pur Yu Magistrates and certain other prominent, officials have during the past few days performed certain ceremonies to invoke Heaven to send rain. This is a usual occurence in times of drought. Yesterday there was rain for a few hours, but it is feared that the amount www too slight to be of much service.
TUER HON RAILWAY,
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If it is Mrs Emberley's business, then-you are. 20 bankrupt?—I have been acting for her. have been acting for her.
The bill of sale was made by you? Yes. I
His Lordship-Has your wife any assets in respect to the business F—No, sir.
FREEHOLD ESTATES IN JAVA.
Mr. Fletcher Mrs. Dmberley might be occurred in Changsha way arise. They have joined to the petition The business that is of those privileges and the continued friond, and a good friend. The police were
asked the Viceroy if it be not advisable for the bankrupt is the Waverley boarding-house, and efforts of the leading Chineas in our proud of Mr. Couras as a friend. He had
Government to acta a large sum of money from the less luas been transferred to Mra, Emberley LONDON OFFICE: 131, FLEET STREET. EC idet in the direction described have associated with them in their sports and
the Provincial Exchequer for the purchase of Mr. Hinde suggested that Mrs Emberley bu well earned the encomiums deservedly pastimes, and he had joined with them in their His Majesty King George made no rice, so that it may be re-sold at a cheap rate to joined to the petition and that it be made out as bestowed upon the masses of Chinese for the intended departare-for Home, on holiday, on
sorrows and bereavements. Hearing of bis attempt to conceal his tears.
the poor. The Society lias also used the trading under the names of the Waverley board- orderliness of their conduct and their tacit Wednesday, next, they could not let him go
Memorial services were held in all Viceroy, to request the various charitable ing-house. consent to the regulations required of without his taking with him something that parts of the world, and in every Euro-have done on previous occasions. Owing to the application was adjourned.
institutions to assist in the matter, as they
Hie Lordship assented to this course, and the them, whether of a nature affecting their would remind him of them. The speaker know pean capital Royalty and Ministers scarcity of rain the Kwong Chow Prefect, the ALLEGIANCE, the subordination of the commercial or domestic life. The fruit of that Mr. Course would not forget the police,
attended. inherent idea of equality to a respect for the seed thus sown has been snch an un-but they wished to have him take with him
President Taft and his Ministers and an adherence to the fulfilment of the paralleled expression of sympathy during a something, the daily nee of which would remind domands of a ceremonial, and originally period of great national sorrow as to dispel him of them. Mr. Hanson then made the pre-attended a special memorial service meaning an abject submission to the will of forever the suspicion of that peril which the sentation, and trusted that Mr. Course would
in Washington. a ruler, has, in thoughtful minds, been a awakening of China is expected by the enemies long. be spared to use it. (Applause.)
Mr. Course, in accepting the gift, said that subject for deep consideration during the distinct from the natives of the interior, the and would highly prize the present which had of humanity to produce. Though but little ho very deeply appreciated what had been said,, present monarchical change in the British Chinese inhabitants have risen to the occabeen given to him. But he did not know why sovereignty. In the present time, the sion and have shown themselves worthy of he was deserving of such recognition. It was subjects of a monarch fulfil their dutiful the best traditions of their race, which has feeling of satisfaction to him that bore the Fletcher, M.P. for the Lowes Division obligations to a Sovereign by faithfully been unduly maligned as being anti-foreign. Tramway Company and the Police got along complying with the laws of the land This Colony is justified in the pride felt in its so harmoniously, because at Home the Tramway of Sussex since 1885, is dead. which the progress of civilisation three hundred thousand Chinese resident on Companies and the Police were at times [He win Groom-in-Waiting to Queen Vic
The towards the Crown manifested in a single thanking the donors for their handsome present. The speaker concluded by again good government of the State. doctrine of loyalty accepted by primitive day, and will accept such as an augury for a The health of Mr. Coarse was then drank. races, based on the belief that kings and continuanes of the loyally rendered Hta with musical hongare, hoorty cheers were raised rulers were of superhuman origin, has been LATE MAJESTYx to the kingship of KING to him, and the old song "He's a jolly good awept aside by the avalanche of developed GEORGE THE FIFTH, than whom there could fellow" was sung with much enthusiasm. opinion, the product of the conviction creat- be no more worthy King Emperor in the Then followed farowall shakes of hand, and the ed by the intellectual advance of the races long succession of the ablest monarchs the expression of whales that Mr. Course would have the Earth. In early days humanity world has ever seen. In these days of a plastant voyage home, and a happy holiday in implicitly believed the State was established Empire-building much depends upon the his native land. by Divine authority; in the medieval age--
inhabitants of Crown Colonies; upon themi devolves the duty of promoting trade. A and even entertained in less remote periods
freer commercial intercourse between British and regions than one would expect such
has demanded should be onacted for the the Island, in the expression of allegiance bickering.
in condict. Here, however, there was notoria in 1885-86, ED.]
of
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THE QUEEN OF SPAIN.
LONDON, May 21st,
are now being carried on for the formation of In connection with the negotiations which joint-stock companies for the working of so Legation in London pablishes the following:- called "private lands" in Java, the Netherland L has been brought to the notice of the Netherland Government that aramour finita currency among commercial circles in Eng- The Fast Hon Railway muddle still occupies land that it is not the intention to expró- public attention. According to the rales of the the sovereign rights to those lands are priate the privato landu (freehold estates) if
Only parts of the accounts were thus made publie other retaons exist, are not removed, so that Company the statement of seconuts should surrendered. This rumour is entirely without have been published during the 2nd moon. foundation. By such a surrender the objec
tions against ownership of this kindy which for and even these were found to be inaccurate, the Bill which has often been referred to, and Beveral months have since elapsed, and there has which is well known in this country, aims at as yet been no correct statement published. bringing back to the State domain, the property Public feeling is much against all concerned in itself, with all rights and obligations appertain
ing thereto... this state of affairs ANY
LATEST STEAMER-MOVEMENTS.
SLOVAKS AND THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE.
Tao N.Y.K. str. Hirano Maru (Europea Ling) left Shanghai for this port on the 20th instant, and is expected here to-day at daylight.
The C. & M. str. Rubs left Manila on the 21st inst, and is due here to-day at 4 p.m.
The NY.K. str, Tosa Maru (Bombay Line).
A Reuter's telegram from Madrid.
A curious electoral episode is reported from states that Queen Victoria has been the Slovak village of Zakopone, in the Troncsen country of Hungary. The official candidate, delivered of a still-born child. Her Baron Ludwig Levey, was attempting to address condition is, however, most satisfactory.language when a peasant came forward and meeting of Blovake in the Magyar
asked him to speak English as his audience and is expected here to-morrow, « know no "Magyar, The candidate therofore The Apear str. Gregory Apcar, from Kabe, spoke English for kalf an hour and received left Moji on the 21st instant morning, and may vote of thanks, also in English. He subsequent be expected here on or about 25th inst
ascertained that more han 60 per cent, of the The F.&O.E. N. Co.'s str. Malta is expected
KAISER AND KITCHENER.
Lord Kitchener had a long con
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left
Bombay for this port on the 6th instant,
belief to prevail in our age of enlightenment manufacturer and Chinese merchant can pecialities for the Blin are the study of a versation with the Kaiser at Bucking000 fuhabitants of the village had returned to arrive at Penang on the 23rd in, at hoon.
the rulers were accepted with pious ardour
far towards developing the existing marts of Hatime, A. B. Watson & Co., Ltd., Sole Agents, Aais, and a recognition of the mutual benefits
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ham Palace.
from Amerita, where they had, as emigrants, soquíred a good knowledge of English.
The 1.G.M. str. Prins Eitel Friedrich, which left here on the 18th lust, at 10 am, arrived at Shanghai on the 20th inst, at 7 pm,