taxes the Chinese Authorities now interd to lory a tax on all propared opium of 30 canta per tael. As on previous colons, the exeuse for this is the better regulating of the trade with a view to chooking the smoking of opium. The real reason being clearly, the
collection of zeventie
The collection of this tax is to be formed out to a Chinese firm in Canton and all dealers in raw opium will be required to take ont new licences. Under these new licences the dealers will have to guarantee the payment of the tax on all prepared oplum (produced presumably from the raw opium which passes through their hands), and have to prednés securities guarantee ing the collection and payrient to the farmer by them of the new tax on prepared oplum.
The British Opium Merchants have dealt very fully with this question in their letters to the Consul-General at Canton, but Mr. Jamieson takes the view that as the tax is imposed on both native and foreign opium this doon not constituto a breach of the Treaties. With this view, how ever, the Committee of the Chamber of Com- merce cannot agros,
Although it is true the tax is levied on prepared opium, it in collected from the raw opium deniers in Canton, who are compelled to take out a new form of licence under which they have to guarantee the payment of this now tax
In the course of a long letter from the Chamber of Commerce to the Secretary of State it is stated some BA
"The Chamber of Commoros would beg to direct your attention to the fact that this attempted Interferenes with the trade is of repeated occurrence and as regarda opius is a source of almost yöarly trouble.
The Chinese Authorities in accordance with their usual custom will in every way endeavour to minimise the fact that they are committing a breach of the Treaties. Thus the present tax while a charge on the raw opium trade is put forward as a tax on prepared oplum with a view to discouraging smoking, while the Bureau, in order to disarm hostile criticism, is named The Bureau for the Sup pression of Opium. These are merely subter fuges, the real reason is the raising of additional taxes for the benefit of the Viceregal Exchequer at the expense of foreign trade. This, as already stated, is an old story, se recently as 1902, 1903 and 1908 similar attempts were made by the Canten Authorities to tax the raw opiusi trado and create a monely. The question was on those occasions strongly taken up by the British Authorities and the attempt failed. Again in 1907 the Viceroy of Neskin endeavours to create with the same result. On the prosent
however, the Chinese Officials We believe they have gained their point. already hear of a revival at Nanking of the monopoly previously attempted, and if such a
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, JULY 11TH, 1910.
LOCAL SPORT
SATURDAY'S GYMKHANA
3
0
Mr M. W. Blade's Trowint 11st 9, 51b
a) ponalty (Mr. Johnstone) 1 Mr O. K.'s Yarboro, 13st 51b (Mr Klimanek) 2 Hon. P. G. Scarlatt's Nankin, 11st. 1b
(Owner) Considering the excellent weather conditions Mr H. Humphreys Coxeomb 10et 9lb(Owner)
(Owner) 0 prevailing, the attendance at the third meeting Mr H. G. Marckwald's Hector, 1st 91b Mr Frederick Elits Triad, 10st 6tb of the Gymkhana Club at Happy Valley on
(Mr, Kremer) Saturday was not as large as night have been expected. But those who attended spent a very Mr Blank's Spirit Level, 10st lib. 11b
overweight (Mr. Brics) 0 Corcorab gained an advantage with the falling Pleasant afternoon, and witnessed a good pro-
of the feg and led until the rook was passed with Yarboro second and Tried third, Passing the village Tarboro overtook the leader, and as the straight was entered Trowint and Nankiu came out of the bunch. The former challenged and passed Yarboro, winning the race by about four lengths, while Nankin ran a good third,
noeessary to and situation". I have As.. (8g) Epair &. Hewer, Chairman. In a letter from the Secretariate it was stated that His Excellency had already communicated with W.B.M.'s Charge d'Affaires on this sub. ject in despatches dated the 16th and 21st Jane, besides telegraphing very fully on the 11th June, and in these circumstances did not think that any useful purpose would be served by further addressing Mr. Max Muller at the present time. It was understood that Mr. Jamieson had gramme of sport. Some of the reces produced received instructions from His Britannis close and exelting finishes, while the Pari Majesty's Charge d'Affaires in this matter and Mutuel and Cash Sweeps gave successful further information might soon be expected backers a good return on their investments from Peking and Canton. A talogram from His Excellency the Officer Administering the H, B. M. Charge d'Affaires at Peking to the Government was present, and Rear-Admira Governor of Hongkong, dated 24th Juno, 1910 Lyon, who is leaving for home shortly, had the reported that he had made a fresh protest at pleasure of woeleg his pony, Llama Chief, romp the Waiwup against the additional taxation home in the first race of the day, and ran a of foreign opium in a treaty port and had urged dead heat in the lost. When the racing was over the pony was put up lo auction, and was that the regulations should be suspended as regards foreign opium pending reference to His purchased by Mr, H. G. Marekwald for $210. Two other pola ponies which were also adrer Majesty's Government.
This was followed by the appended letter tised for sale were bought privately. During dated June 25th, from H.B.M. Consul, the afternoon the band of the Buffs discoursed General at Couton to the Viceregsetentions of music, Patrons and officials of the
Club are:- have the honour to refer to the recently published regulations regarding a levy on His Majesty's Charge. prepared opium. d'affaires, to whom I have submitted the matter, now instructs me to protest against any levy on raw opium in a treaty port other than the charges sanctioned by the Additional when opium arrives at its place of consumption in the interior that the Chinese Covernment are at liberty to impose farther non-differential taration. Any forsign opium consumed at a treaty port must therefore be excluded from the scope of the new levy. Apart from con travening the Chefoo Convention the rules are Hongkong. 11th June, 1910-Chapelries, farther open to objection by reason of the obli- London. As result of investigation of matter which forms subject of telegram Commerco togation to boil down all opium parohased within Foreign Office 10th June support strongly three days. This is an interference with trade, protest against monopoly and tax-(gd) as it may not suit a purchaser to boil down at once the entire amonat purchased, and is in MAY."
effect adirect tax on raw opium, as the purchas ex might just be well pay the sum immediately on purchase as wait until three days have elapsed.
to a Chinese firm in Canton who will hold the oasion," farm from the Viceroy,
"The Committee of this Chamber cannot but view this as an attempt to interfere with the
a similar monopoly,
Fabrons-His Excellency Sir F. H. May, K.C.M.G.; His Excellency Maj-Gent. R. G. Broadwood, C.B.; Rear-Admiral II. Lyon,
B.N
Committee:-The Stewards of the Hongkong. Jockey Club, Ex-Oficio; H. B. Sir F. H. May K.CM.G.; Capt. Deyer; Messrs. J. Johnstons,
raw opium trade and consequently a breach of the stato of affairs is permited to soufiane it may †'Article to the Chefas Convention, It is only, J. Gedge, C. H. Rose, G. C. Moxon and
Opium Convention, more particularly Articles 2, 3 and 5 of the Additional Articles of the Chefoo Agreement signed in London on 18th July, 1895, it being clearly laid down that ne tax is to be placed upon opinm, either direct or indirect, after the payment of import duty and Likin until the opiura has reached the place of consumption.
"Under the new regulations, the raw opium dealers in Canton are to be hold liable for this extra tax on their drug which may be consumed long distances from Can'on.
well be oxtended to other branches of trade and incite and. Chiness to further ignoring of the Treatios."
The Hongkong Government supported the protest of the merchants, so will be seen from the following telegrams:-
"Hongkong, 1 th June, 1910-Britain, Peking. On behalf of local Merchants protest strongly against restrictions imposed by Govern-
Major W. A. Eaton
Judge-Major W. A. Eatou. Handicappers-Capt. Dwyer and Major W. A. Enton.
Clerk of the Scales :~~~Mr. C. H. Ross. Starter:-Mr. H. J. Gedge.
2nd Starter Mr. Marens Bindo. Timo KooperMr. M. 8. Seasoon. Hog. Sec. and Treasurer:Mr. R. F. C. Manter.
#Tho Committee of the Chamber of Commerce considered it advisable to telegraph very fally to your Excellency, explaining the situation and asking you to be good enough to tako the ment of Canton, raw opinm trado violating Proof of this contention is as a matter of fact Rear Admiral Lyon's Llama Chief, 10st 7b..
-mauiter into your careful consideration.
"As they are unaware if the Censul-General at Canton has communicated with your Excel Jency on the subject, they felt it right to give
his views in their message.
"The new regulation comes into fores on the 9th May (1st day 4th moon 2nd year of Sten Tan), and the Committee therefore trust that your Excellancy will at least arrange with the Wairapu to suspend the enforcement of the new rules in the Provinces of the Two Kwang until our written advices are before you and you will be able to consider the matter fully,
"The Members of the Committee hope that your Excellency will see fit to make such representations to the Chinese Government as may check this last attempt on the part of the Provincial Authorities to impose (ander a new guise) what is in effect a tax on the raw opium trade??
treaty as follows:-Every importer raw opium after prescribed customs duties and likin has been paid must report to Mercantile Office cailed Kwong Yun General Office quantity of opium imported and the place where stored. Im. porter not permitted to sell any raw opium except to holder of permit from Kwong Yun Office, All purchasers raw oplum mast have permit as afore. said and have to pay Krony Yun additional daty at rate of thirty conts per tael on half weight of raw opium purchased before they can move opium from warehouse at any place of import in Kwangtung Province, All nativo dealers in raw opium mast within five days from 7th June take out licenos granted by the Kwong Yun to deal in raw opium. Purchasera raw opium must prepare within three days and may not keep privately or leap in store. Kwong Tan: General Office is a firm which has dealt with opium for some time past and under above regu. lations is conatitated mono polist entire Kwang. Lung Province As result of investigation strongly support Chamber of Commerce protest against monopoly and tax-(Sgd.) May.".
The reply to the latter was reply to your Excellency's telegram of the 11th instant, I have the honour to inform you that I have made
44 A-CLASS”- OF ONCE BOUND FLAT RACE HANDICAP.—For all China pories, Jockeys who have won more than 5 races in Hong-
Entrace fee 85. 1st prize: presented. 2nd kong, Shanghai or Tientsin penalised 5 lbs, prize 625. (Entrance fees to go to winnar.)
(Mr. Brica) 1
(Mr Johnstono 2 Mr. Ellis Kadoorie's Servion Chief, 11st Sib
Mr. Hickman's Kerry, 10st 121b. (Owner) 3 Sir H. May's Moonbeam (iste Date Tree).
11st 11b (Mr Heathcote 0 Mr. L. N. Leefe's Resolution, 10et 121b, 316 overweight (Owner) Mr Elis Kadoorie's Rouxaning Chief, fost
10lb, 6lb overweight (Mr. Master) Bir. Blank's Sidier Dhu, Just 4b, 3lb over-
Time 2 min.
The Pari Mutuel dividend was 89.30, whilo the Cash Sweep pald:-
Let Ticket No. 80 2od 3rd
86 62
$382.80 100.80 50,40
|
8
followed between Hour Admiral Lyon's pany and Mr. Elis Kadoorie's Belgian Chief, and although both were urged to their utmost there
Was no separating them so they fasked past the post with Tomahawk a good third,
Time-2min. 46-1/5 sec.
Tho Pari Mutuel paid 85,90 on Belgian Chief and 815,60 on Llama Chief, while pay |ments by the Cash Sweep wore an
1st Ticket No. 73
2ad 3rd
60
$291.60
291:60 64.00
LAWN TENNIS LEAGUE
V.M.C.A. U. KOWLOON.
This match, played on Saturday on the courts of the former, resulted in a substantial win for the Y.M.CA. by 72 points to 27. Scores --
Edwards and Hickling beat Green and Roge 65, Broyer and Watson 10-1, Zodelius and Eggers 10.1.
Le Breton and MocPherson boat Green and Rose 8-3, Brower and Watson 10-1, and Zedelias and Eggera 9-2.50
Shorey and Joseland lost to Groom and Roso 3-8, boat Brewer and Watson 9-2 and Zedelins and Egges 7.4.
LAWN BOWLS.
TENT FEGGING IN BECTIONS OF TESEK.
Open to teams, mounted on China ponies, and composed of say three members of the Gymthama Club. Three small cups to be presented to the winning team at each com petition and at the conclusion of the season & Trophy will be given to the team which scores the bighest aggregate of points, all mastings included. In competing for the araall caps a competitor need not necessarily represent the same team ou each and every the ground of the Police Recreation Club at occasion, but if competing for tho aggregate trophy he can only represent ons team during the season, that is to say, he must continue to compete for the teara first selected by him and for no other. To provide for sickness, absence from the Colony, or for the improve. ment of a team, new members may from time to time be introduced into a team, but in order to win the aggregate Trophy two at least of the Members composing the winning team must have competed in not less than three competitions. Entrance fee $1 each run each Gymkhana.
The Committee of the Gymkhana Club will appoint Judge, who will judge this. competition throughout the season and whose decision shall be final. In the case of illness or absence of say Judge appointed the Com. mittee shall appoint a substituto,
Mr. Potter and Mr. Crookendon, 32 points 1 Buffs "A" testa, composed of Major Eaton, The Magpies, composed of Messrs. J Johnstone, C. H. Eoss and E, M. Bishop,
26 pointe 2 R.G.A. team, eomposed of Captains Twins,
Finch and Loring, 25 points, 3 Nothwithstanding the somewhat peor display of both the leading teams in this evout on Saturday Mr. Gedge's team still remains on top, and the R.G.A. combination, before second on the list. With the marks scored on Saturday, 0 | the teams now stand —
MARKS, Mr. Gedgo's team ... R... A.
afforded by a receipt issued to a certain nativo buyer for a ball of raw opiam purchased on June 10th, which states that he at the time raid $7.20 fa respect of the boiled opiam levy. The Hongkong Govern meat have also written to me complaining that, as the Kwong Tang Yuan firma are still carrying on their opium business, the grant to them of the collection of the new levy partakes
weight (Mr. Klimanek) 0 of a monopoly and places them in a more
Llams Chief took the lead from a good start, favorable position that their competitors. On lodge & protest and to request year Excellecoy mainder of the field followed in a bunch a few all these grounds, therefore, it is my duty to closely followed by Bilier Dhu, while the re to take immediate steps to have all provisions of langthe behind Passing the football stand the regulations infringing the Chefoo Con Kerry drow into third position, but was over- vention abrogated. Chins having given Hish suled by Resolution. Ascending the incline Bidier Dhu challenged and draw level with Majesty's Government distinet assurances that, pending the expiry of the decennial period, Liama Chief, the remainder of the field closing the legitimate trada in opium carried on by British subjects woukl not be interfered with, 12 Entering the straight, Llama Chief was the letter have a right to expect that the still in the van, Servian Chief endeavouring to overtake him. The grand Llama had a fairlod, premises made will be carried out."
and 6th the Hon. Mr. Hewett despatched cables to however, and maintained it until the race was London and Peking stating that the trade was still demoralised. The British Consul at Canton also addressed on July 5th another protest to the Provincial Authorities, and there the matter rosta.
profest to-day to the Waiwups in the sense of that telegram, stating that I could not accept any regulations which enforce additional duty upon forsign raw epiam in a Treaty Part The Wawupn will form the Governor-General. of the Liang Kong Provinces by telegram of my representations ant will call upon him for a report.--(Sgd) MAX MULLER."
But the tax continued in force, on
July
Corespondence showing how the trade was affected by the prospect of the imposition of the new tax followed, and writing on May 25th to the British Charge d'Affaires, the Hon. Mr. Hewett explained that the proposed tax and not been put into fores on May 9th as anticipated, partly because of the opposition of an raised against it and also because
PROGRESS IN JAVA. unexpected difficulty having arisen in regard to
EUCCESS OF RUBBER AND TEA CULTURES. the farmership. However, on June 7th Messrs. David Bassoon & Company, Ltd., and Messrs
A report on Java for 1906 by Mr. Coneul J, E. D. Sassoon & Co. informed the Hon. Mr.
Stewart is issued. The year 1909 (it says) Howett that the tax bad been enforced, and he
been more than usually prosperous one for despatched on behalf of the Chamber of Com
the island of Java. The principal feature of the year has been the steady inlux of expital-mere merca a wire to Polding soquainting the Charge d'Affaires with the news and making his A few days fater Hou, Mr. Hewett sont the fol especially British for investment in agri- cultural undertakings. Rubber and tan are the coltares which have formed the principal attrae Excellency to take prompt action. At the lowing telegram to II.B.M.'s Charge d'Affaires, same time the merchants concerned telegraphed Peking:-"Hongkong 22nd June, 1910. Canton tion for investors, and there has been a sharp to Mr. Jamieson and also sent a representativa Opium question still unsettled, trade absolutely, advance in value of land suitable for the cultivation of these products. Several large to interview him, but the Consul General ro demoralised in consequence, situation very frealrold, estates have become the property of fused to inferreno, maintaining that the new tax request take stap immediately withdrawal fee
companies fosted by means of British capital, was not a breach of traaty unless it was differen- taxations tending to monopoly delay increasing and negotiations for further inrge purchases of tial. The Committee also despatched telograms to heavy losses me chants, prompt action absolute. the same nature are said to be in progress. situation.-HEWETT During the past year there has been a the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, they necessary to save
markable increase in the number of tourists London Chamber of Commerce, and to H.B.M.'s Chairman,"
visiting Java, no doubt the result of the world wide distribution of attractive handbooks by the Charge d'Affaires et Peking pointing out tha
Oficial Tourist Burean. The 1909 sugar crop has, on the whole, been a good one, and, as high prices have been realised, plaaters have every reason to be satisfied with the financial results.
question of the Opium Monopoly in Kwanglang, I now beg to inform you that the British Mer- chants have received the following telegram from their friends in Bombay
The following letter to the Government ex- the opiam trade had been brought to a stand-plains itself: Hongkong Chamber of Com- still. On June 10th the Hongkong Government moroo, 22nd June, 1917:-Sir-Referring to was informed by letter that at a Meeting of my letter of the 15th instant dealing with the the Chamber of Commerce hold that afternoon it was decided, "in view of the urgency and extreme importance of the question, to despatch é telegram direct to The Bight Honourable Tho Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs pro- Govern- testing against the creation of a ment Monopoly for the sale opium in Canton and the imposition of a new tax en proporod opium for which the dealers in ra opium would be responsible to the Government monopolist."
For
COFFEE AND TOBACCO.
Kerry ran a good third, Time-1 min, 58 mecs.. The Pari Mutuel paid a dividend of $16.10, while Cash Sweep payments wers
$144.90 41:40 20.70
The Magpies The Bulls A The Bula B Mr. Blason's
The Naval
** 40
.. 105
102
90
63
54
20
The two latter teams did not compete ou Saturday.
Cash Sweep payments on first socond and third were:-
$252 72 36
Ticket No. 55
·69 6
RACE-For Chins ponies subscription grifias LADIES NOMINATION. 5 FURLONGS FLAT of the season 1909.10 and all bond fide pola ponies. Catch weights. Ponies to be nominate by a lady. The names of the ponics will be placed in one hat, the names of ridars in another hat, and drawn alternately. Ponies to be ridden by riders whose names
have won more than 5 races in Hongkong, Shanghai and Tientsin penalised 5 lbs. Do pony to be scratched after entry except on account of sickness,
When entering for this event Competitors are requested to give Lady Nominator's name, Owners must provide a rider to correspond with each pony entered by him. The name of riders must be communicated to the Honorary Secretary two days before the dato of Gymkhann. Entrance fee 65. First and Second Frizes presented by the Gymkhana
An enjoyable inter-club match was played on
Happy Valley on Saturday, the winners being preserted with silver spoons by an authneinstio maabar. The teams were skipped by Grant and Cooper, and at the outset Grant's foam piled on the points until it appeared that the men' captained by Cooper had not the slightest chance Then Grat'e mon remained stationary and axeitament rau high as they were gradually avertation by Cooper's form. The former playors, however, recovered their cunning in time, and ran out winners by six points. Teams and SCOTOS WETA !---
Bell, Robertson, McLennan, Grant (skip)...23
R. Watt, Withore, Camoron,
Cooper (skip)... 17
The Kowloon and Civil Servico Clubs wore to. have met in a match on Saturday, but the latter, could not raise a team, and the match was abandoned,
COUNTER-MATRIMONIAL SUITS.
In the Divorce Court Mrs. Grace Naish (née Brann), daughter of the late rev. John Wilhan Swann, formerly of Calthorpe Restory, near Bagby, cought a judicial separation by reason of tan alleged cruelty of her husband, Caplain Edward Theodore Naish, of the Royal Engineers. He denied the charge, and alleged eruelty on the part of his wife and claimed Judicial separation.
Opening the o so for the wife (ufter attempts. had been made for a settlement), Me. Harnard, C, id that his client, being the daughter of clergyman, was brought up in a religions way and when she made the acquaintance of the respordant he appeared to be a religions mann.. They were married in 1858, and want to live at Southaea. The husband shamed that he had the right to strike his wife, and ho treated her on Indi hilosophy. Subsequently her father- 48 &t. He insisted on her reading books wrote to the respondent, stating that he had formed an opinion that unless his daughter * refrains from reading of discussing scientifo subjects and other abstruse questions of theological or mundane matters, you will find sooner than you
powers
and injuriously affected," appear at the same drawing. Jockeys who will become serious that her mental i
In 1900 the husband obtained a position at Halifax, Nova Scotia, and a child of the marriage was born out there. After the wife's confine ment the husband thought it necessary to set his. wilo task, and he produced books of a hoary nature and expected her to learn them. Subsequently she went to England by herself, and her father wrote to "his son-in-law stating that bis daughter was broken down bodily and mentally, adding, "There is no doubt that your treatment has amounted to direct cruelty, which if continued will mate- rially shorten her life. Guptain Naish sent his wife an allowanco, but she was to receive it through his mother. The wife complained 1 of this treatment, and is one of her latters she spoke of her life with her husband as 2liko being with a schoolmaster of the severest type. When they were in Canada, in 1902, he 3 struck her a violent blow. On a number of ocea
sicas he had sworn at her and called her
rabusive Onames. He had also blackened her eyer, knocked her down, and tried to strangle her, "I will,"
Cab...
1st Ticket No. 17... 30... 3rd GYMBHANA STAKES-Valon $100. Distance One mile. For all China ponies. Catch weights at 10 st. 6 lbs. Winners of an open race cropon griffin race 6 lbs, extra. Non-winning subscription griffins allowed 5 lbs. Jockeys who have won more than five races in Hongkong, Shanghai or Tintsin penalised 5 lbs. A cup called the Gymkhaus Cup will be presented at the end of the Season to bo won by the pony scoring most marks in the races for the Gym khana Stakes at the Gymkhane Meetings dur ing the season, consting 4 points for first 2 for a second, and 1 for a third. The benefit of Mr Hickman's Kerry, nominated by Mrs marks already stored to pass with the pony on
Maitland, 10st (Dr Kremer) a sale. Any winner of the rane to carry 5 lbs.
Mr L. N. extra for enel win in subsequent starts for the Mr L, N. Leefe's Resolution, nominated by Mrs Leafe, 10st 101b (Owner) race, but in the event of a pony carrying the penalty not winning, 2 lfe, to be deducted Mr O. K.'s Double Dragon, nomiuated by Mis von Wiser, 10st 5lb (Mr. Hickman) next time he starts. Such 2 lbs to remain deducted until he wins again, when he will Mr Fred. Ellis Job Trotter, nominated by Mra Ellis, 10st 31b (Mr Klimanek) carry the full penalties without deduction. Penalties nocoumulative up to 15 lbs. En The start saw Double Dragon take the leal trance fee $5. 2nd Prize: 825, (Half entrance with Job Tratter second and Resolution and fear to go to winner.)
Kerry racing together in third position. The Messrs, Moron & Gedge's Temptation, 10st older was unchanged until the village was ap-
11lb (Mr Mostar) 1
pronchel, when Resolution was sont ahead and Capt. Heathcote's Hinton (late Uranus), 10st
(Owner) 2 erertook the leaders. Entering the stnight Mr John Johnstone's Odds On, 10st 11lb Kerry also responded to the persuasions of his jockey, overtook Resolution and won the race by a length, Double Dragon being third.
Time-1 min. 21 sess.
HARKS.
Blackmore Vale Temptation. Llama Chief
Hinton (late Uranus)..
(Owner) 3
The dividend paid by the Pari Mutuel was 89.90, while Cash Sweep disbursements were:-
1st Ticket No. 112
2nd
3rd
111 ... 21
365.00
104.40 52.23
Coffee prices during the past year have been very good, indeed for some lots of Government coffees what might be considered fancy prices were obtained. The 1909 crops of Robusts Indian Government have not replied coffee considerably exceeded my estimate, and as watter rests with British Government, who this species has been freely planted of recent will be influensed by reports from British years a greatly increased production may
shortly be e expected.
tobacco the year under review Minister in China you should urge with.
growers of t has not been a favourable one. The weather drawal taxation through bim. Te
The field wore despatched to a good start, "Since last writing, no chungs has taken was unpropitions and exports were fully 200,000 packages less than 1908. Good prices were place in the situation. H.B.Ma Charge obtained for native grown loaf, but the crop was Temptation, who we restless, taking the lead, Then a change oozie over the scene. The d'Affaires has, we understand, made represanto small one, being in some districts one-third with Hinton second and Olds On Inst. The order ONE AND A QUARTER MILE FLAT HACE
HANDICAP. For all Chins ponies. Jockeys. Government communicated that day the follow. tions on the subject to the Waiwupa, who and in others one-half of that of the previous was the same until the football stand was!
who have won more than 5 races in Houg RUSSER approached, when Hinton drew closer on the
kong, Shanghai and Tientsin penalised 5 lbs. ing telegram which had been received from His state they are communicating with the Canton year.
Entrance fee $5. First prize presented by Britannic Majesty's Chargé d'Affaires at Pek. Authorities. The Consul General at Canton is The rabbor production of Java is still incon leader. He was almost level ascending the
the officers of the Garrison 2nd prize: $25. ing, dated the June 9th. Following for apparently still determined to see no branch of siderable and will remain so for some years to incline, but near the rock Temptation again.
(Entrance fees to go to winner,) Chamber of Commerce. Your telegram 7th the Treation in the action taken by the Chinese, come. A great deal of clearing and planting of shot ahead, while Odda On lessened his distanen
past 12
6lb (Mr Brice) DI June. In accordance with instractions from and apparently the Charge d'Affaires still now proud has been done during the Forsi gn Office I have requested British Consul- hesitates to act independently of his opinion. months and the demand for land suitable for from the leaders. Entering the right Real Admiral H. Lyon's Llums Chief, 10st Mr. Ellis Kadoorie's Bel. in Chiof, 10st rabber Boultivation has been very strong. Temptation was still leading, bat was challenged
8lb, 5lb overweight Bir Johnstone DIY General at Carton to protest against any mea The seriousness of the situation will be so Numorous estates which have not proved by Hinton, who had been falling off. The pony
2 (Owner) sures violating treaty rights secured under apparent to the Hongkong Government that it successful under coffee have been disposed of, showed that he still had a sprint left, however, Capt. Heathcote a Tomahawk, 10st 61b
and in cases where rabber had been planted for additional article to Chofeo Convention, is noodless for me to say more on ǹ subject. Ja'yaar or two the prices paid were very high and a fine race home with the leader resalted in t
1b (Mr Master) which has so fully been dealt with in my No figures are so far procurable showing the Temptation winning by a neck, with Odds Ona Mesura, Moron & Gedge's Templation, List
Mr. H. Humphreys Burry, 9t 13lb (Owner) 0 On June 13th the Sassoon firms wrote to the previous dospatches. The Chamber of Commerce acreage under rubber in Netherlands India, but bad third,
Temptation led the field, with Tomahawk Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce are now sending the following message to on attempt has been made to ascertain the Time-2 min. 12-2/5 6608.
The Pari Mutuel paid $33,50, while Cashining second and Llama Chief third. "Enclosing for your information translation of Peking sud trust that His Excellency the amount of capital sank in rubber estates in Java, Sumatra and Datch Borneo at the end of 1909
Approaching the football starl Tomahawk took permits with receipt relating to the purchase of Offer Administering the Government will soo with the following result one ball of New Patna opium for transit to his way to support us in a further telegrama to
the lead and Barry challenged Temptation for Shun Tak, a district some distance from Canton the Charge d'Affaires at Peking -
second place. Tutting on more pace the latter The parohner of this ball of opium, on which
"B CL:89" OF ONCE ROTED FLAT BACe pony took leave of Barry and raced up the in- duty and likin had already been paid to the
HANDICAP For all (binu ponies. Jockeya pline with Tomahawk nock and neck. This pair Customs and bearing the Customs transit car
who have won more than 5 races in Hongkong, headed a close feld at the entry to the straight, Shanghai or Tientsin penalised 5 lbs. Ea
but here the two Chiefs were sont ahead and tificate, had to pay to the Kwong Wing Un
2nd trance fee 85. 1st prize presented. Hong an additional tax of 7.20. and give an
prise: $25. (Entrance fees to go to winner.) soon passed the leaders. An exciting race andertaking to propure the opium within three days.
(8gd) Max MULLER"
Canton Opium question still unsettled, trade absolutely demoralised in consequence, situation very grave roquest take steps im mediately withdrawal taxation and regulations tending to monopoly, delay increasing heavy losses Merchants prompt sotien absolutely.
British Dutch Franco-Felgian German
Capital
£2,500,000
1,500,000
1,455,000
185,000
Total
£5,649,000 These figures are, however, morely approxi mate.
Sweep payments were:-
1st Ticket No. 69 2nd 3rd
64
9292.95
83.70% 41.85
Mr. Barnard, prove a enss of urnsity up to the hilt. A more abominable or worse charge of craolty has seldom come before this Court For s time husband and wife were separated by deed, but in August, 1906, before they resumed cohabitation, he made her cancel the deed and admit through her solicitor that she was in the wrong,
In the course of her evidence the petitioner said that aftor the marriage her husband desired her to read Persian and Indian books which were immoral in their tendency. He was pacu liar la regard to food.ie drank all the
was no and sao had the solids, in which there nearishment."
USBBECO
What did he say about your duties as a wite-He said I was to be his servant and should to my privilege to work abjectly for him and that a wife had no social status at all. It was the Mohammedan theory, I think. He said that he was my god, and that if I did not Pray to God it did not matter, As long as I Was obediout and pleased him it would come to the same thing.
The case was adjourned.
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Much sobered by the importance of the nowE. he led to communicate, youthful Thomas stroda into the house and sail breathlessly:
Mother, they have a new haby next door, and
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Mother, the lady over there is awful
You ought to go in and see her
"Yes, dear," said his mother. "I will go over in a day or two just as soon as she gets better" But, mother, persisted Thomas, "I think at once; maybe you can do to Eelp. somethin
"Yes, dear, and the mother patiently, but wall a day or so until she is just a little better." Thames seemed much dissatisfied at his mother's apparent lack of neighbourly interest, and then something acemed to dawn upon him, forbe blurted out:
"Mother you needn't be afraid-it ain't catching!