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propose doing on the occasion, for a Naval and Military display is expected on such an occasion above all things. Our correspond. ent also makes a suggestion in this connec tion which fits in with one that we had intended to offer, when he suggests that if a review of the Forces takes place "the saluting point of His Excellency could appropriately be fixed at the Statue of-the- King himself, and a proclamation, or ad- dress, or something of that description by His Excellency "would form a fitting finale to an imposing display." The sugges
tion which occurred to us was that after the Service in the Cathedral the public should rather on the Parade Ground or in the Theatre and pass a resolution requesting His Excellency the Governor to transmit to Their Majesties the King and Queen the congratulations of the community on the auspicious orent, and their wishes for a long. prosperdi and happy reign. His Excellency will doubtless send such a
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CHINA'S LOAN.
A CHINESE PILGRIMAGE.
THE FESTIVAL AT CHEKWAN.
distinguished for the matting which surrounded fino weather it would add enormously to the it and, the mass of people which thronged it, spectacular effect as compared with lanterns emitted smoke and was filled with an indescribable displayed on baildings difficult to view sive by din. The principal features of the interior were piece-meni. The Easter Holidays this season synchronised
One other suggestion and I come to an end. with the Chinese festival of Tien Hen, the Preping women, jess sticks and other offerings Queen of Heaven, Holy Mother, and Goddess big burned, hugs vuldrons consuming rubbish, Bines the exercise of ueray is one of the divinest priests in attendance, Noreveranos, nu devotion of the prerogatives of kingship, why of Bailors, and foreign residents had opporanch as is understood by the Western nind not associate the commencement of this new tunities of witnessing the pilgrimage to Chek There was a perpetual pushing and crowding. reign by an exhibition of kingly clemency in Wan under more favourable conditions than Wenen, with difficulty, cleared a xeo in the form of a review of the sentences of the usual but the mall number who took
which to make their obrisauces, to light their prisoners in the-gasi, and a-remission of such advantage of these suggest that the abrorbing
again were in front of of them, or such part of them, as might not be jose sticks. Other interest of the ovent and the pleasure of altarsBut there was an order here.. Sulphur considered prejuitical to the poble latorest. the journey by ateamer are not sufficiently filled the air, and made one gasp for breath. This, I admit, is more a question for the Govern well knows. Wera the public aware that the
Dast and burning paper foll onment than for the Community; but if the Com Furnaces omitted a munity express the desire the Governinont loan by which China pledges the visit to Chokwan on such an occasion constitutes
more should give it every consideration. revenues of Manchuria is much criti-xperience seldom repeated in the liatino of the ordinary European in Hongkong, the
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be such an easy matter to arrange a ̈mass meeting of the community to voice their sentiments in the terms of a resolution, and it certainly appeals to the imagination as fit and proper thing to do ou the occasion. The spectacle of such a masting being as sociated with a military review in Royal Square would be imposing and impressive, and we commend it to the consideration of the Committee. We love always to remember in 34.80 por box of 100. this connection the tropic weather of the month of June, but there is no need to expose the troops to the fierceness of the mid-day sun. As in Hongkong we are mere than seven hours in advance of Greenwich time, what objection can there be to arranging such a gathering for late in the afternoon? In all other respects we think, having rogard to the explanations made at the public meeting, it will be generally coastiered that the skeleton pro- gramme is as satisfactory as it is possible to make it, and that insures a four well of the historic event such as will long in the memory of all who participate in the rejoicings.
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heat which made one with th distant. It was interesting but unpleasant. The women seemed to take a pride in showing the dirty mark on their foreheads which showou that they had bobbed" their heads on the It was my good fortano to make the ground in the temple, but none of the mou trip on Tuesday on board the steamer seemed to care for this distinction. They were Fatehan. Like all the others which were pre-doubtless content to pray for good health and paring for the same journey or hui actually wealth. A visit to the hilltop behind gave wol- started, the ship had Aage lattering främ stom
come relief and a beautiful view. Hofreshed with to stern, while maxicians on board attracted this the return journey wasnade in more comfort, and repelled according to the rass of the hearers, and once the Futuhan was reached tho ntion. The Chiness appreciated the volume of ound tons of the captain and his staff made us realiso The Europeans might have been interestait that the trip had droided compansations. It but they certainly were not enthusiastic, and was, as I have said, an experience, and no one when the music ceased and the band retired who has the opportunity should miss sowing their applause was undoubtedly singer. The this festival at least once in their lifetime. Brst of the squadron for Chekựau dust off about sight o'clock, and within half a hour no fewer... than eight steamera were on the way. An occa sional launch with a big junk in company was overtaken, ach of the vessels, being trawied with Chinesa, and a rough estimate of tho passengers in that aroa of water bound for the temple dedicated to Tien Heu would place the total at well over ten thousad. Fortunately the
Hongkong, April 19th, weather was all that could be desired. The breeze was bracing, and the sunshine was genial, giv. Sin The skeleton programme of the Coko ising an added touch of brilliance to the archipal nation fostivitios submitted for public approval
ago which forms such a lovely setting for hurdly seems to me to be an idoni one. Hongkong. The secluded bays sle Hering little. It may be that practical considerations gut villages, the grassy aplands, the well-tilled fields apparent to me reader what might be consider formed a beautiful coast-line, alid as the eye el an ideal programme impossible of attain. travelled from these to the monatain peaks so went, and the following suggestion must be proudly raised intothe clear sky and dominating takan ar being mida subject to this costingandy the scene one unconsciously rendered worship
as
Losnox, April 18th, The appointment of Mr. W. D. Barnes, Resident at Pahang, Colonial Secretary of Hongkong gazetted.
JAPANESE AUMIRAL TO BE AMERICA'S GUEST.
LONDON, April 18th. It is reported from Washington that Admiral Togo has accepted the invitation of the United States Govern ment to be the guest of the American nation when returning from the Coronation of His Majesty the King,
FRENCH PRESIDENT ON
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LONDON, April 18th.. A message from Rizetni, va'a that port,
The British, Italian and Spanish
CORRESPONDENCE,
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The iden of an alliess" in connection with
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[TO THE EDITOR OF THE "HONGKONG DAILY PRESS."}
18th-April. SI-I have been interested in the corree- pondence, published in the Dady Press, which has appeared in a London daily on tho letters written by Sir Hiram Maxim on the subject of Missionaring ia China. Recently, whilst staying in Canton, I was invited by i frioul to visit one or two of the mulssionary efforts there. The first place was an asylum for the insane. If any porsep lucked deep reject for medical missionarios visit to a similar institution would not only immediately remove this want, but would. I him with enthusiasm for the splendid courage and un- selfishness of these men, who could earn a good livelihood in their own countries with its comf, ris and home tick. -
1
The second place wo visited was a home for
waits and strays. One little mite, imppy and
healthy, had been loft on the bills thron uighis by its mother who watched for it to dio, sha having been compled by her family to got rid of it because it was a baby girl. mother could bear the sight no longer and bought it to the missionaries, more dead than alive, as the only people she could turn-toin her
The poor
Here they were learning to be useful members of The third place was a school for blind girl society, and taught to be Christians, many of
whom would otherwise have been sold to lires of share.
to Nature. Even the most unemotional and meat of the hidrou first. The progresine dis
10 conteniplate the childr n osety of such surroun lings, and most being gathered together in their gelools, given asiaginative cannot rempin unsusceptible to appears people in Hongkong who have journeyed to an arid puss, pressated with a model, and then Canton or who have visited some of the further- giton tes and refreshments. meat bags by launch have at one time or other paid their tributs of admira ion. The picture the entertainment, of children nesandled in
If I ever doubled the value of missionaries on the water was no base interesting. Elgat hool does not appeal to me. It sagare too and their work my reason would let mo steamers, with the Futshan as a late. starter much of a lecture. It must be reced, too, doubt it no longer after that short afternoon lying well behind, introlased more anima- that the children will to of ages ranging from expedition. Izsload, I have become a com top than usual to the NGDAO, Cariously 20 or thereabouts to a much more youthful age firmed supporter of missionary enterprise, onough, not a sail was anywhere in sight and what might be understood and appreciated Eeon leaving the spiritual benefits, which are Steam was sapreme, Lines of smoke by one age might be regarded as a lessou by really the most important and lasting, out of jailed poross the sky, but none wore uear enough another.
ug -ene wyzer the question. from a soil watt hansion to pat
which should be entertained for our Sovereigas, andpoint alone the work is a great ane, and wa Having appreciated the view, ons naturally the honour they should be held in, and the pro-
are unjust and nureasonable if we withhold our turned to sen the tighterevealed by a perambula. ection and benefits we enjoy ander their rule, but respect and admire the selfless devotion and appreciation and support. Also we cannot tion of the steamer. There were a few Chinese which cau easily be understood by all ages, parities of those who are giving up their tiros travelling list eines. They knew how to pear to me to be all that is required.
In the second class
for the service and well-being of others, and this should apply to missionaries as well. mora numeroILA.
the travellers were
The Hou. Treasurer of the Alice Memorial warships in the harbour saluted him, do themselves woll."- and Afiliated Hospitals bags to acknowledge and later the Bey of Tunis and the with theaks the following donation to the funds French Resident boarded the French of the Hospitals:~~.
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Mr. Chang Su-ho, who has been the owner of the Garious bearing his same at Shanghai since their opening more than twenty years ago, has sold the Gardens, with the houses thereon,
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THE WAR IN MEXICO.
LONDON, April 18th.
I also think the tea might in sssociated with of doing so can be hit upon. They some form of amusement if a practical method
were mostly women, young, widdle-aged and
orly, and most of them wera eating or Another feature of this branch of the pro- chewing something. Down below, the nambors gramme which strikes me is that it leaves the wole greater, and the amusements were move children at the Peak and some on the tower diversified, music, story-telling, and dominoes lively, whose education takes place at Home, al- haring attractions for a large proportion. Un together in the cold. like the usual aight on board river steam ra no body seemed to compose themselves to sleep. The
If any children ur le be associated with the Coronation the class I refer to shank oulout
Finally, might I say that I am sure`a great missionaris is thoughtless and due to ignor- deal of the talk against missions and
Dumb-Ball Island, whers there are a number au e. I was rouently with
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party at
It is reported from New York that interest in the excursión was too ken for that. edly be included. It would be a comparatively aving themselves well in the best places and
the battle of Agnaprieta is ended.
The rebels withdrew secretly, and Hongkong OFF13B: 10A, DEB Yeur ROAD Mr. Timmerscheidt, accompanied by Mr. Danonthe Federal troops moved into the
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HONGKONG, APRIL 20TH, 1911...
We are desired to state that on the occasion of "Lady Lugard's wookly "At Home" to-morrow,
berg, has kindly consented to play the whole of town at dawn. the Cesurfrank Sonata, and Mr. Denian Hüller also has most kindly promised to play.
At the Magistracy yesterday a Chinese who had been-arrested with 539 Fals of loose opium in his possession in Connaught Rond was fined the maximum penalty of $1,000, or three months in prison, Mr. Hoggarth, exciss officer, told his Worship that there was a considerable traffic
in loose opiam in the Colony.
Mr. Lai Han Man will give a botare at the Chinos Y.M.C.A. this evening at 8 o'clock.
the Enheels of Paking. Mr. Lai has attend is now on his way to Amerion to take a place in ing school in Peking for anamber of years and the Legation at Washington, DC. This is the second of the series of lectures on the Great Universities of the World.
It is much to be regretted that the skeleton programme of the Coronation festiviti which the committee submitted for the approval of the públic meeting on Tuesday was not previously advertised. We share the opinion of the correspondent whose letter we publish to-day when he the programme hardly seems to be an ideal one, and it is entisfactory to see that though the programino was approved by the public meeting, which-doubtless through
The return of visitors to the City Hall Library. being inadequately advertised was attended and Museum for the week ending the 16th by not more than fifty persons, suggestions | April-(exclusive when the doors were closed for its improvement are still welcomed by on Good Friday and Saterday last)-shows that the committes. The writer of the letter of non-Chinese there were 244 to the Library which appears in another coluinn to-day and 118 to the Museum, and of Chinese 110 to the former and 1,336 to the latter. The Library offers some valuable suggestions that the
was, therefore; used by 354 persons and the Committee might with advantage take into sum by 1,454.
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A Washington message states that President Taft that the experiences of the Mexican Government bas assured
Aguaprieta will not be repeated.
PREVENTION OF ALIEN. CRIMES BI1.1:
Laxnes, April 18th. In the House of Commons Mr. Winston Churchill has introduced a Prevention of Alien Crimes Bill.
A Pistols Bill is also to be intro. duced, by which the police will be empowered to search aliens for arts,
PEKING'S LA EST LOAN.
of horses where misionaries from the West River romperato their health for a short time daring the long trying summer of the tropics. The usual esreless talk of missionaries Two hours pleasant railing found at simple matter to assemble them all togeilier wind Chikwan. A lipeof jaiks, some decorated, hay give them as afternoon's enjoyment in tried and asked quo of the most complaining having good juhe, etc., etc., ensued, and I loss to the shore. Further out were the grounds of Mountain Lodge or the Mount, if how he would like to spend a summer there. Revenue raisers flying the yellow drgou re- porpane. Sports and fes would seem to be the steam cra from Hongkong and Canton, the owners would kindly loud them for the He declared he would rather die first, and yet moment Ifore ho had been abusing the missionaries for coming from the unhealthy,
It is, I think, a matter of regret that no military and naval display in proposed. I quito appreciate the consider on for, the "Forces which desires to save th from the fatigue of
of the best type of Britisher. How blind prejudice can be! Surely it is time many of us recognised that we have not been giving missionaries and mission work what we an pride ourselves on, vizu
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These show a not profit, after providing for bad and doubtful debts of £375,363 138, 5d. inclusive of £124,168 6s. 4d. brought forward
minded me that we had passed into Chinese best method of cut ortaiuing them, nad a medal territory. Lannabes busily plied from ship to would be a fitting complement to the enterteis lonely plases up the river for a aliort time on began ar pilgrimage. Wonder succeeded sympathy with, the fleted is pre-eminently araarvel, for these same people are in many ways shore and the seone was sot lucking in mout mimation. We reached the shore bud F I also think, sinco consideration for, aut.
account of their health. I give this merely, as case of typical anti-missionary attitude, and I worder. With that marvellons skill which the kingly quality, that some attempt might be Chiuso possess in sigacting the bamboo to a made to render the inmates of the Public Hok- variety of uses, they had not only constructed a 'pitals tanporarily oblivious to the monotony of roadway over the marshy fats, but had ercted their suffering and of their pain. stalls on either side, renting it over, this form. ing an urrade right up to the very gates of the temple. This arcade covered somewhere about four hundred yards. It was the only approach remembered that Chinese swarmed there in two to the temple from the sea, and when it is standing for a long time under arUIN ON
close occasions during tens of thousands every day wine idra of the weather, but it should not be beyond the writ of tho Balance-Sheet and Profit and Loss Account
the hot throng will be obtained. Yet, whether it was accidental or by design, the congestion was not the Coronation which avoided this. It is above
maa to durisu same method of display at of the Bank for the year ended 31st December- so great as might have beau expected. The all things, a time of poop and ceremony, of people soomed to make a point of passing up demonstration of Government and the powers the cue side and down the other. Policemen and that lie behind Government soldfora, steronly and ill-attired as only Chinos0
$10,000,000 to the Board of Posts and Compression on stopping into this arends was one of aro, hold the route, but they seemed to have The Shanghai Times learns that the loan of no occasion to exert themselves. The dist im manicalieris by the Yakolan Specie Bank hes bear upon this Board by the Board of Finance. But mid all the noise and bastio there was some been made on account of presaro brought to indescribable confesión and indescribable amolls. When the Peking-Hankow Railway was bought semblance of arrangement. The movement of back from the Belghat Syndicate, part of the consideration. We cannot believe that the
The display need not be prolonged. All funds were obtained by a loan from the Board people was orderly and no congestion took place. that is required is that Coronation will be colebrated in Hongkong)
of Finsure of Th. 5,000,000. This loan bos The sale of jess sticks and other offerings was There is azid to be talk in China about mar
effective. been outstanding for several years. Since brist, as was also that for the paper mache Naval Forces at various portions of the Colony, A landing of the Kolesa and without a Naval and Military dieplay of ing the limperial Court from Peking to faian. the formation of the new Neral Board, roostors; in fact nobody returning from the and a march by them to Statue Square, where Some kind, and it is disappointing to find The latter is the place to which the Imperial for the building up of a Navy, the Board tenipis seemed to ho content to possess less than they would join a general gathering of the aud the appropriation of Government fands that the Committee which has been deli. Family rotired on the oession of the paptors of Finance has found great dively in furnish half
મ dozen. Then the pictures ing funds for naval purposes.
of troops ou the Island; calaipating in a march | It was finally various dieties
M William Foot Mitchell, of Messrs. were greatly in demand, round similar to that so recently and impres Saronel Samuel & Co., Lid, has been elected a celebrations was not able to submit to the underlying this idea are two.
troubles. According to the telegraph the reasons should ha asked to
repay the Peking Haukow
carried, cut, would be all that director, and the shareholders are now invited public meeting a programme, showing that important, is that it ja sa contemplation to build should use this money for the purposes of the with almost startling distinctness. But the of Hi
One, the loss Railway loan, and that the Hoard of Finance in one place the word "bear" stood out would bo
to confirm his election, necessary. The saluting point Sir Montaga Cornish Turner and the co-operation of the Naval and Milia palace for the Empress Dowager, and Heisn Nov. 1 Board. The Board of Communications, most disagreeable feature of the journey through be fired
Excellency could appropriately Lewis Alexander Wallace, the directors who Mr. tary authorities had already been onlisted is thought a mers convenient site than Peking, contrasted the loan with the Yokohama Specie the arcade was passing the horde of mendicantebimself, and a proclamation or address, or fading it-impossible to repay this sum,
at the Statue of the King now retire by rotation, prezent themselves for Pothaps the Committee has regarded this The other is that the Rasso-Japan spectra has Bank, giving tho Poking-Hankow Failway as who led the route. They were too ghastly something of that description, by Uis Excel Willam Adelphus Browne, F.C.A., again ten-
re-election.
The auditors, Mr. Magam Mowat and Mr. us rather outside its province, though we cast its shadow over the present capital, and the rarity for its repayment.
to observe, and ons was glad to look the other loney would form a fitting finale to an imposder their services. do not sou how they can very well draw up Shensi. This story needs a good deal of con- Court desires to emerge into the sunshine of,
The dividend, free of income tax, will be a programme without first ascertaining firmation. The collateral issues are of great
witnessed by the European was presented. The illumination. Why should not 's chain of bon
ing display. Arrived at the temple, a soene not often One suggestion. I have to make as regards Payable on and after Wednesday, the 5th April, what the Naval and Military authorities magnitude.--Japan Mail.
By order of the board, temple, whose main features could not be fires be lighted on the Kowloon Hills? Given
WE. HOOGAN,
A better opportunity could not be had of from the previous year. The intori a dividood
white dwelling and trading here, and, of the further ana of £21,000 has been appropriated bringing home to the large population of this at the rate of Thirteen per cent, per ainm Colony a lively sense of the protection it enjoys paid in October last absorbed £78,050, and a
supporting the i hrous. political significanes of the Throne and the force to pay a bonus to the staff. The amount_now available is therefore £276,363 13s. 6d, and the directors propose to pay a final divideod at the rate of Fifteen per cent. per annum, making it glion be Fourteen per coat, for the whole year; to add
stand at £1,626,000, £25,000 to the reserve fund, which will then officers superannuation fund; to write off to add £10,000 to the
the balance of £126,363 138: 64. pretuisos noronat £25,000, and to carry forward
berating for weeks past on a scheme of of Poking by foreign troops after the Boxer decided that the Boir of Communications Of course there were eating-houses galore, and airely
Princess" by the Bandmann Company was well The second performance of "The Balkan
attended last night.
Way.
Secretary.