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SPORTING NOTES.
The improved weather conditions have barn appreciated in sporting circles, and sy a result progress is being made with the lawn tenuis tournament under the auspices of the Hongkong Cricket Club. The first round of the champion-
ship in not halfway through. yet, but Captain Briorley has found his way into the sound round, as have also P. H. Klimatok, C. H. Rose Lieut. Day, Major Samborne Palmer, and the brothers Hancock. Cariously enough, the brothers meet in this round, though of course the former champion should be favourite for the honour now that Carr has left the Colony,
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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 3 TH, 1911.
He has come to save the girl's brother al sister-in-law, in whose hearts love for one an
WRITTEN SPECIALLY FOR THE HONGKONG other has died. He spssks a few words, and
DAILY PLESB.
February 24th, 1911..
"IF CHRIST CAME TO PARZI."
the two burst into tears and kiss, while the girl falls at the Saviour's foot.
The marriages of al who meant to marry for The aim of every true Frenoliman is to prostooney or for position are broken off at the last
moment.
at the altar. They are prevented from saying
Brides and bridegrooms may No "Yes" by an unconquerabla force. The Bourse Practically stops business. Business is almost at a standstill, for dishonesty is at the root of modern business, and dishonesty has costed to
cxist
ROYAL CREMATION AT
BANGKOK.
A GREAT PAGEANT. -
THE STRANDING OF THE "ÚAR-
NARVONSHIRE.” |
A Court of Inquiry has been held at Kobe concerning the stranding of the steamship Carnarvonshire.
The text of the Court's finding, signed by the | President and two Assessora, is an follow
Tho Bangkok Times of the 17th inst, says The cromation of the lato King of Slam is an Finding an Order of a Naval Court held at
which the whole wook's services and rites and circumstances attending the efranding of, and ccomplished fact. The great solemnity to the British Consulate General, Kobe, on the 16th day of March, 1913, to investigate the ceremonios were leading up was consummated consequent damage is, the British B.s." Car- in the Capitol yesterday, when the body enclosed narvonshire, Oficial Number 97,758, Port of
of Negasaki to Kobe, and the canso, auch strand. in the great gold and jewelled urn of royalty Registry, Liverpool, when on a voyage from was borne in a Sato proosssion to whating, and to inquire into the conduct of the tamilbrly known as the Framans Ground, and muster, officers, and grow of the said vessel. there placed on the magnificent Phra Morn of a Sovereign, specially rected for the occasion Thereafter family and people sorrowfully united
The Carnarvonshire was a steel vessel of 2,710 toes nelt registered tonage, official number 97,758, built at Bellast in 1889-1890, an belonging to the Port of Liverpool.
sensation once during his lifetime and so die notorious person. In this respect, it must be frankly admitted that M. Charles Mexico, a writer who is well known for his admimble work on literature and on art, kas succeeded beyond expectation. His latest work, sutitled, "He is Risen Again”—a small book with a pale bluo cover in the talk of the moment, for it has completely startled Parisians. The outside of The football match last Saturday to decide the volume reveals nothing, but open it and the possession of the shield for the Kouson was immediately you will condemn it as infamous followed by the children, by their mothers, and in performing the last servico of "thawai pris Court that she sailed from Nagasaki ou ori
hasphemy. Yet it is not so. reputation is itself sufficient to make sualı à first thought impossible, and the personality if such a word way here be used-of Him of Whom the book is written is treated throughout with absolute reverence This book-whose satire and daring are unques tionably amazing-deseries in the form of a
one of the best games witnessed in the Colony for some time, and the many spectators who found their way down to the Happy Valley despite the disagrosable weather conditions were amply rewarded by the great struggle made by both teams. Until the second half was well in progress the insus of the contest ronnined in doubt, but the first point falling to
The Government, at its wits end, decrees p public holiday, and distributes money, food and wine, so that there may not be a riot. Jesus. by the whole of Paris, goes up to Montmartre and preaches His second Sermon on the Mount. The older people and the men are shamed and in despair. The children and the wouien, of pure hearts are happy, for He preaches of Love
phling." The author's
und of Hope.
It appears from the evidence given before
about the 4th of March, 1911, boun for Kobe with a cargo of about 2003 tons, and a crow of 71 hauds all told, and no passengers.
the Naral Yard practically decided the result. story of fast nothing lartling than the the President of the Republic, in which they charm and the kiadiness of his into Majesty to starboard a little, bat änding that the ship
This remarkable book is brought to a close by an intervien between the Profect of Polico and
decide to nak Jems to kays France. He leaves Paris on Christmas day. The reign of perfect
translation of He is Risen Again" will very shortly appear. In Anglo-Saxon countries and other countries where people are truly religions
The procession and the final scenes will live in the memory of all who witnessed them. There followed the bier of the revered monarch nearly all that are noteworthy or highly placed througbont the country. The members of the Royal family abroad retained for the occasion, and the King and the Frinces, to whom the
were best known, walked heavy borted in their personal bereavement. The highest in the
tives of the Foreign Fowers and the chief officers in Army and Navy. The Lao chiots were there to pay the final act of homage. The
in the obsequies of the late Bororeign, and all the Ministries were represented by their chief
That she passed Shimeneaski Straits abant 9 Straits about 10 p.m. that night. That at 236 n.m. on the 5th March; and the Karashimo
an. on Murch 6th Naboslims Light was nearly 3 point before the beam distant of a mile. the pilot ordered quartermaster at the wheel That the coursis at that time was cast (true). That
steered too much to port ho ordered the helm hard aport, but that the shear still continued.
but as the sheer continued in spite of this, the order to keep as much stoorage way as possible; engines were stopped and sent "fail actor," but the ship struck immediately afterwards.
The Yorkshires made a brave attempt, but they realised that they wore done and their efforts December 14th last! The author had no other love and virtae was not yet to be. An English official hierarchy followed, with the Representa That the engines were kept fall steam ahel in became rather spiritloss towards the end. The two to nothing win of the Naval Yard
certainly very popular.
L
The list of previous winners is as under.
1897-H. M. S. Centurion, 1898-7. Co., King's Own Rifles. 1899-Hongkong Football Club. 1900-G. Ch. Royal Welsh Fusiliers. 1901-Royal Artillery (Sioge Battery), 1902-II, Co., Royal Welsh Fusiliers. 1903--H. 31. S. Glory.
1904-11. M. S. Albion.
1905 Royal West Konts:
1906-11. M. 6. Diadem.
1907--Royal Artillery.
1908-Hongkong Football Club 1909 H. M. B. Bedford,
1910--Buff.
was
sudden return of Jesus Christ to Paris on object in writing oh a book than to be socially satirical. He flays scciety in Paris of to-day and lashes with an unsparing bood.. Consider- dag that "He is Rigon Again" is the sensation of the hour in the French capital, and that it is such a book will bo shunned and its bold author Army and the Navy bore very important part helm when she struck. That after the stranding | destined to create a world-wide sensation, one cannot help briefly describing what is, in the
opinion of several bibliophilists, the most extra- ordinary book which bus ever been placed on the Fronch market. Whether such a book ought to be allowed to be sold is another question. Publish ers are reaping a rich larrest, and Parisians of lata especially are not at all particular about
oh books....
M. Morios is not the first author to have written a book of this description. Mr. Stead's
severely condemned. The French only laagh at suck things and look upon it as good as any
other romance.
THE SOCIALISTS AND DISARMAMENTŲ,
officials. Moreover, as is known, a desizo
joiu in the last tribute of respect brought more thep members of the Royal Family frota abroad.
That tho chip had sheere 5 points against tho all proper steps were taken for the preservation of the ship and carg
The Court having regard to the circumstances
above stated finds as follows:-
The triangular league match between the "If Christ came to Chicago" is still fresh in not, at least, feel justified in saying as much white through which tho procesuion pas. crow or pilot of the vessel in regard to the
Hongkong Cricket Club (Civilians) and the Amy was carried through on Saturday notwith-
standing the depressing nature of the weather The military mon batted first hud knocked up the respectably score of 170 before they were: diswisand, and had it not been for the brilliant stand made by T. E. Pearce the Civilius would have made a ratiier indifferent show. Pearea,. however, carried his bat through and tho Cirili- as won with only nine wickets down.
Pearce shares with Corpl. Osman of the R.E.
season. The list is as under:
H. Hancock, 105 not out...
Corpf. Osman, 107 not out
Corpl. Osman, 121 not out...
26/11/10 13/12/10 27/12/10
R. Hancock, 176 not out.
27/12/10
T. E. Pourou, 113 not out...
7/1/11
28/1/11 $5 2/11. 20 3/11.
C. T. Hese, 107 not out. Lieut. Wiltstim, 120 not ont
·T. E. Pearce, 115 not out
...
Last Season the centuries were more numerous. Staff Sergeant Power had three, A. C. E. Elborough had three, Lieut. Groen had two, W. N. Edwards had two, and Captain Baird and W. C. D. Turner one suck,
enr minds, though for power and sensation former books of this nature pale into insignific ance compared with the latest Parisian bomb shell. Now for a brief digest of M. Murica's fast work. This is the way his book begins, rays the Paris Correspondent of the Daily Expre-s ;-i"
and the newspaper oflees were besieged with questioners. No auswor was forthcoming
"That evening the last page of the oving papers had no printed matter, and there were other blans in other portions of the papers. The most puzzled of all were the journalists
theumelros."
about her other noighbour, Germany. The earnest disarmament appest minde yesterday in the Chamber by M. Sembat, the well-known Socialist Député, is significant. t will be very interesting to watch its result, if any, outside France. M. Sembat, maintains that France is the country most interested in the establishment
sea of
That the ship was properly supplied with charts.
in it by Section 483 of 57 and 58 Visky.c.60. The Court in pursuance of the powers tested orders that the sum of six pourds nie of the and sevenpence (£6 7), beiur the coals of the preceedings before the raid Cour, be paid by Carnarconahue, heing one of the parties Willium Ferguson Gregory, Master of the s.s.] thereto, and he is ordered to pay the said amount acordingly.
The expenses of this Court, fixed at £6 97, | are approved,
Dated at the British Consulate-General, Kobe,
FARMING SUPPL'ES FOR MAN.
CHURIA
Mr. E. O. Parker, an American agricultural expert whe is in charc of the Chinese provin cial Covornout Bureau of Agriculture and Industry at Makdeu, bas made the following information of American exporters: statement on local farming methods for the
INTIMATIONS.
ITCHING WAS SOMETHINGTERRIBLE
Felt as if He Could Tear Leg Off. Could Not Sleep. Would Wake Up and Find Knee Covered with Blood from Awful Scratching. All Sorts of Ointments Failed. Cuticura Ointment Cured Completely.
"I have bech affected en my kace for about two years with what the ductor called eczema,
caused by vaticose veina. I suffered mast when 1 gob warm be bed. Then the itching was something ter rible, I ft Af I could fear my log off, and I could' net sleep. Often I would wake up and sind my khen' covered with blood through my awful scratching. I tried all sorts of ointmenta Ruch as
and an olstment from my doctor, but i was all of no use. They did nỡ good and 'I used to be ashamed of myself when I would take my things off to play football. My mates used to look at me itching and watching and you can tilok how I felt."
"Finally I tried a little Cis Ikura Olutment which made such an impro vertent that I got box of which cured mng trouble completely, I am a member of the - Club, and 1. recoraruand the Cadente Remedies to all the sluba I play against for all ka troubles.“ (Signed) L. Murray, 24, Baxton St., Pendleton, ar. Manchester, Lanes., Eng., May 24, 1910
Cutrere Soap and Ombuent afford the most emanfest treatment known for #INCTIAMO! the - 1 and Asia. Näingle tables of Cullenen Ponp And box of Cuticurs. Ointment rin often sumerent. Bokl thringham By world,*Peretsz Tendon, 27.
d'Anjar Australia, R, Towns & Co, éveney? India, B. K. Peul, aleittar ma fee, Lernen, 34 Chan Teres, 2; 5. 5. 2... Potter Pruz & Chen, Com, -Spin Tan, Baga, Meritve, 32-prṣe Culicemi Baski mu zvukmesint then
SURVEYING
AND
SCIENTIFIC
INSTRUMENTS
BY
W.F.STANLEY
& CO.
AND
R. WATTS &
SON.
ALWAYS
That the stranding of the ss. Cararamah re at 2.37 am, on March 6th, 1911, n Nabeshima If only M. Pichon could induce France to con
Books in the Island Son of Japsu was due to form to the wishes of the Socialists, and be the
The West associates solemnity and mourning the vessel being cunght suddenly in the eddy first great Power to disarm, he would certainly with black, and this country has adopted black current which caused her to inks a steer of 5 achieve a notablo diplomatic vistory. Peace for ordinary, workaday morning. But white points against the helm, which shear was is but a dream, while
remains the universal colour for to last rites, probably aggravated by a natural tendency of war is reality and surely is not less impressive. In the blaz the vessel to cant with her head to part, the France has
no longer anything to foxing sun of yesterday afternoon black suggested evilence of some of the witnesses going to prove. from Great Britain; sao cannot, she does discomfort, but the occaforal spots of black that such a tendency exists.
served to emphasize the poignancy of the
That no blame attaches to master, officers,
sed. On the Prumane Ground itself white and casualty. yellow blorded, than being many monks on the ground. Fortunately the street along which then either side fur an intouse crowd, and the body was borne in stats affords accommoda there was sample room for all to see the pageant This is said to be the first time in history on which members of the rateadorn as such have When the Paris newspapers appeared on of a European concert for the purpose of, and the same, we are told, was also ten beenallowed to take part in the cremation of a the morning, of December 11th the book page linuting novel armaments. If catione arose of their being so freely admitted to the lying-in. of anel paper-on which, as a rate, the advertise: anxious for the faturo maintenance of peace why state, meals were printed-was white. Everybody to they continue to spind millions every year was puzzled, for the same phenomenon was on bloated armaments "of every description? On the arrival of the funeral car at the place the distinction of having two centuries each this visible on every paper. People got.excited, Should Frames bo the first to begin disarming?, opposite the Ministry of Justice, where the nr the 16th day of March, 1911.
was to be removed to the Meru, the procession This requires reflection. Suspicion of one halted and his Majesty entered a special pavi another is really the enso why no Power has lion which had been erected on the edge of the hitherto thought fit to at the example road. Here the various units of the procession
whose duties were over for the time being mor The proposal of MM. Sembat that tho
to the positious oppointed them, and the ru Franch Government ceased to build new battle. mainder began to get into position for the last ships and approach England and Germany with stage. The Diplomata, niner officials and a piaw to getting these two countries to jola Europeans in Government service took their The director of the Dara--a transparent France in limiting, nations' armam ns, their coromong the nun was lowered from its lofty seats in the different pavilions With much
We have made no attempts as yet to produco paendonym for
Le Matin-offers 100,000 own included, did not moet with the ready resting place to the palanquin on which it was francs for an explanation of the great mystery response the Socialists anticipatel. M. Pichon, to be borne to the Mera.... Over the palanquin seeds of table beats, manget-warzal, cabbage, and in time for the next morning's paper. No the Minister of Foreign Affair replis that these preparations were in progress his Mojes sols of Manchuria being fully equal to any in was hoisted the royal white umbrella, sail while turnip. We bare successfully grown the crops with seed from America and Germany, the bost explanation is forthcoming, although the.
the Government rejected such a motion, the ty and all the officials stood facing the palanquin. the world for-reat, prednotion, Manchuriau Dawn affore, in addition to the money an
mere terms of which are against it. By accept-
At the given signal, when the musicans re-
sa-speaking in general terms - are water- engagement on its staff at a large salary to the ing it the Government would be in contradiction commenced their dirge, every one stood at the deposited and wind drifted clay loams, deep and malute the guns thundered forti, the bands extremely friable. Moisture is easily controlled with itself, and with the Bill-the Naval pro played fuuoral music, and the procossion, shorn in these friable clay loams with good tillage, Athletic sports are being organisa now before journalist who can solve the mystery.
The printers are as puzzled as the journal gramma-before the Hongo. The result of the much in numbers, but more gorgeous and The climate of Ma churia, south of Kusn- the worm weather makes very strenuous cieróise inadvisable. The Minotaur had a good aftrists. Saddenly a journalist makes a discovery motion would only be to delay urgent construe brilliant than before, moved slowly towards the changize, is quite similar to that of southern Lon's sports within the Naval Yard on Saturday Nothing but real facts appear in any paper. tion which has already waited too long. Does before, came the Somdet Krom Playa Vajirayun rainy season in July and August is little more
opan space round the Mern proper. First, as.
Minnesota, Iowa, Indiana, Ohic, and 1llinois, atteritoon; and Admiral Winsies carried off the Everything which is paid for, everything that anyons think," continued M. Pichon, that on a palangnin, reciting the seriptures, surround- first prize in the ofloors' handicap race. The is untrue has disappeared. And on the morn
while we suspended the building of our ships ed by his insigoin of rank. Then came H. K. H. pronounced than in there States. Deat corn KEPT
and sweet corn thrive oxceedingly well in these V. R. C. meeting is announced for Saturday, ing of the 14th, while all Paris is wondering at the other countries would not go on with thoirs? Somdat Chao Fa Krom Khan Naken Rajasim latitudes, and we have produced good seal of
(Asedang) borze aloft and distributing the April 8th, and I understand that a good optry the utter lack of business on the Bourge the day This would constitute a situation full of peril for roasted rice from a golden bowl. He was so varieties as Boone County White, Silvor before, a little noto appears on the back page of us. The Minister then referred to the fact that followed by H. R. H. Sondat Uhas a Krora King, Fank Yellow Dent, Minnesota No. 13, every Paris paper in ams of white. The Southroo times had the question been put aside at The Khan Pitsanulok (Chakraborgs), in and Stowell's Evergreen. Topcorn also grows of Gods needs no advertisement. He is staying Hague, whereupon M. Sembat tuxed M. Pichon palanquin, holding the long strip of silk well and the dry auttmas put the seed in at the Hot-lf the Tlure Kings, Place do with speaking lightly of the resolutions of the his Majesty and the Princes. Three times the Chinese coolie can easily be taught to
connected to the Ura, babind which walked ally fine condition.
We know also from practical experience that l'Etoile (at the top of fine Champs-Elysée, whore Peace Conference, M. Pislion denied the charge, round the Phra Meru thum brilliant
barrow, plough,
onltivato, And the Arc de Triomphe is situated). He will assuring the Chamber of his carnest good wishes cavalcade passed and lasted on the eastern other agricultural work by Amerioon wethods.
entrance to the Mern, where the ura was twelve o'clock all day this 14th of December for the success of fiuro Conferences. A placed in position to ascend the steps of the squad of capable, reliable farm werkers can and to-morrow."..
Pichon willingly accepted to its utmost on Nugn. It was a brilliant scene the late King's be developed in a few months by any sun who has a little patience and tact. Mules for farm There is a rush to the Hotel of the Thresbeulf of the Government an agreement with body surrounded by so many of the greatest and rows agricultery and seed production and who Kings. There are three hundred rooms in it the Powers to place this question of the simul highest in the land. It was the final good-bye werk can be bought in Marichuria for about 40
His Majesty stood on the left of the urn sur- and in every one of the three hundred sim- taneous limitation of armainente on an order of rounded by the Frisvos. The Chace Phyas and dole. gold that would evily soll for 200 dola. ultaneously Jesus receives a journalist. Each the day at the next Hague Conference, the Chaos were congregated around the urn and geld in Amries, and they are quickly taught mun believes that he is the only one to be more sus it confined the reports of the behind them again were the musicians and to palla plough or drill. Farm coolies can be military. The setting sun put the final touch employed for 4 dole, gold per month and extra ceipt, and to each one of them the Saviour French delegates to The Hagn› Conference.
of beauty to the soone. Its rays shone through day labour can be called into existence at any the western entrance of the Biery, and cauhtime at in any amount desired for 10 cents appears as a deification of the man's own ideal
However, the sale of improved seeds would By the sudden death of its War Minister, the jowole in the top of the aru, and played geld per day.
around the gold on the royal ambrella.. The General Bruu, from exterio-sclerosis, Franco chanting of the priests in the four prayer towers not be profitable in the present day Macharid. aleo starting a series of competitions, bat long enthusiastic interviews, in canh of bag lost one of her ablest military men. While coused; there was a mom at of silenco, broken markets. The Manchurian farmer is decid nothing is reported from the other clubs. The hiol Jeeus is differently described and at work in his office yesterday the General had only by the creaking of a pulley. Then the edly primitive in his methods, and his rooket- open championship is being promoted again this what He has said is differently told, stroke from which he quickly recovered bands crushert forth again, the echoes of book at presaut is not big enough to purchase year, and doubtless a good entry will be forth Nothing else is talked about in Paris at all. but hardly had be resumed work again when he poming from the members of the four clubs in Bofors creaing a crowd of several hundreds of again fall on the floor. This time ho was dead the Colony,
thousands has gathered outside the hotel, and Decessed passed away in the midst of his untir The Royal Artillery Annual Sports wore the police fail to keep order, until some one in ing labours for the progress of the Froach held on the U.S.R.C. Ground, Kowloon, the crowd says, "Why does not He koop order | Army, yesterday, before a good atteudence. The Band Himself, if it be really He?” of the KOYLI was present and played several selections which were much appreciated The prizes were distributed to the successful competitors at the close of the proceedings by Mas. Craig, who kindly consented to perform this duty in the unavoidable absence of Mrs. Chamiór
had been obtained in most of the ovents. Other meelings are likely to take placeabout Eastertide,
In this connection 1 may ask if there is any
likelihood of the AAA. boing quiccaued into a semblance of vitality! It would to a pity if it were allowed to go under.
#
The gyшknana apason commession Saturday with the mosting promoted by the K.O.Y.L.I. Given good weather this should prove a very interesting event. The first of the regular gymkhanas is down for April 15th.
now.
receive all visitors from twelve o'clock till
Interest in lawn bowls" is being manifested The Police have the competition for the Pitt Cup in wing, K. Maolonnan having
of himself, roached the firal. The Civil Service are
The Manila polo players are going to return the visit paid to their city by representatives from Hongkong, and another interport pole contest will be welcomed in Hongkong. It is interesting to note that the final in the local quarterly competition will be played this evening.
OFSERVER.
WEATHER REPORT..
The forest for the 24 hours ending at noon Lu-day is as follows:- Hongkong & Neighbourhood E- winds, fresh;
fair. E. winds, maderate. South coast of China between Some ne No. 1.
Hongkong and Lamooks f Eonth coast of China between E. and S.E. Hongkong and Hainan..: winds, frosh.
Formosa Channel
The papers of that afternoon appear with
At that moment, as though Ha hid heard the words, He appeared on the balcony of the hotel and raised His band. Immediately the immense crowd passed slowly and with perfect order in front of the balsony, and Jesus bleused them as they passed.
THE DEATH OF OFNERAL BRUN,
UNIVERSAL SUFFRAGE BILL IN
*THE JAPANESE DIET,
the inside of
A
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IN STOCK
CHS. J. GAUPP
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ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS,
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N. LAZARUS
and the nen slowly passet up the inclineit the gues rumbled in the sky overhead, forsica seeds or machinery in sny goan
His business is barter and not true WHY GO TO commerce. If Manchuris is opened up by plane. The bugles rang out, every one was at the saluto... The ara moved steadily to railways and foreign trade and her people adopt Western agricultural machinery in order the Meru, the STA to produce an export, surplus for foreign mar golden cartains enung to and it was hidden ats, the situation would be quite different. On the other hand, if Marcharia, which is pavesly opalated at present should i up with Chinese who till the soil us did their for fethors, the markets for agricultural ma chinery and improved seeds are not worth considering to Americans.
from view.....
the
His Majesty then proceeded to the Royal pavilion, while the preparations for the ereins- tion wore rande inside the Maru. The King took part in the various ceremonies that follow ed. As sunset approached the lights around the The answer given by a parliamentary delegate Mern ware gradually switched on At length. to a question in the feess of Pers on the when everything was realy the golden curtaine Saffrage Bill, in which he said that universal were swung back and the doors thrown open. suffrage was an outsome of dangerous ideas, At 633 p. m. His Majesty ascended to the incompatible with the conception of a mouar Meru by the southern entrance, and started the chical constitution. has provoked a strong ceremonial lighting of the pyro This was im dennuication from he Press Especielly, since moniately followed by the firing of volleys by the tires, the Fress condemns the utterance no aning of the National Anthem by the assembled the Bill originated in the House of Representa troops, the bcming of big guns, and the play
followed up expression of contempt regarding the House. Bands. His Majesty was As an aftermath of this unfortunate incident, steps of the Mera by Prince Bhanurangai Mr. Takayanagi Kakutaro M.P. introduced to and the other members of the Royal House, the House on the 14th instant an interpellation The Chao Physis and Ministers ascended from to the effect that on the 12th instant in the the eastern entrance and the ceremonies termi- Homes of Peers a Government parliamentary mated with the visits of the officials generally to delegate declared the suffrage was based on the Bern. dangerous ideas and had no foundation in monarchical countries, and also that the system was productive of a grndition where a great mass of the lower classes were able to oppress u mall number of the upper class, and asking if the Government must hold themselves respon The girl was trombling. Jesus reassured rible for the utterance of their dels ruts. Why her with a smile. What do you want of me?! did the Government make such indistrost state Ho said. Loril, those I love are in danger ofments in the House of Peers, whereas they had death and I have come to implace you to ware made no statement in the House of Representa them. Jesus tikes her by the hand, and For Lives when the important question was being with her to a rich man's house, where a dinner debated ?—Japan Mati. party is in progress.”
His coming creates an immense wave of enri osity all over the world People come from all parts to see Him and to question Him, and He preaches of love, and stigmatices the sins of modern life M. Jaures asks Him to declare Himself favourable to the Socialist idea. Jesus Answers The poor will always be among you.
- Thon members of the French Academies try to question Him, and ask Him to attend a meet ing of the French Academy of Science Jesus refuses with a pitying smile, and allude to Hia former mosting with the doctors in the Temple. He refuses to perform a miracle, but this is what He doos -
Later in the evening the Queen Mother and Somdet Plira Nang Chao Phra Borom Raja | Devi, together with the other Princesses and Ladies of the Palace, visited the Meru. After thee again the representatives of the different European communities and those selected from the rat adorn by the Ministries concerned were permitted to file past the urn,
Lats late night his Majesty and the Queen Mother were present at the breination proper, together with many of the Princes. This was an entirely private carenony,
MANCHURIAN BEAN TRADE.
SHIPPED FROM CHANGCHUN.
A reliable statist has furnished us with the following figures showing the shipments of (8) October, 1909 September, 1909. reduce from going by the 9. M. Bailway:
Beans
645,877 koka. Other Cereala.
341,231
787,158 (b) October, '09-February, 10. Beans
422,484 koku.
62,269 Other Cereale
484.753
515,886 koku.
Валик
(6) October, 10-February, 11.
Other Cereals,
70,820
586,706
INCREASE OVER THE PRECEDING YEAR. Comparing (e) with (b), the 5 months up to fast February gave an increas on the same period of a year before by 101,953 koira, of which 93,402 koku were beans -Manchurian Daily!
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