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TELEGRAMS.
THUGOON LEUTER'S AGENCY.)
AN AUSTRALIAN EXHIBITION.
LONDON, August 19th: -
Reuter's correspondent ut Melbourne telegraphs that Victoria is asking the other
RANDOM REFLECTIONS.
I hardly know which is the greater topic of conversation this week, the atriko at Home or the detugo -bore. The rain, has certainly lasted
·longer and caused more inconvenience than ordinary mortals dare to put up with in this advanced age, bat the only satisfaction that it affords us is that we are experiencing a record rainfall for any one month. Wo arou sporting
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, AUGUST 2 ́s, 1911.
DEATH OF MR. JONES HUGUEN
It is with deep regret we record the death of, Mr. E. Jones Hughes, of the firms of Mosers, Hughes and Hough, suotiousers. Thosad event took place on Saturday morning at 1.15 at the Peak Hospital, whence he had bood removed some two. *** throw days previously suffering from an acute attack of typhoid, and the news of his death care nu-
COMPANY MEETING.
THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI, HANKING CORPORATION.
The ninety-second ordinary half-yearly general meeting of the share siders of the Hougong and Changhai Banking Corporation was held on the 19th instant, in the City Hall when the ninety-second Report of the Court of
old ground by again pointing out its advantages Suloient to say, that the ice will prove of grost valuo, not only to the Provinces through which it passes, but to the whole of China and sire to this Colony. I hope the work will be pushed through with all possibly spoed. The other matter is currency roform in China, This difficult and complex question, which has long been mooted, is now receiving the serious attention of the Chinese Government, and, I
REFUGEES FROM CANTON IN SHANGHAL
States of the Commonwealth to join in community, and now that we have been in- oxpectedly upon the Colony in whose life behed Directors was submitted. Mr. G. H. Medhurst trust, wa may abortly see some definite move fer baieved that part of the honesbolds of
holding an Empire Exhibition in one of the principal Australian capitals in 1912 or 1913.
TEST CRICKET.
LONDON, August 19th. The Marylebone Club has decided to lavite Jessop to captain the English: tean for Australia, and should he not accept, Warner will be asked to take the position.
It has been decided regarding the sharing of the gate and stand receipts that in the triangular matches in 1912 the countries make their own arrangements.
convenienced so thuck we don't mind tolerating the rain for another day so long as the record
be broken. It would be disappointing to have had all this water poured down upon us and not be able to chroniòle a record.
The strike movement in Great Britain is one of those manifestations which make most of us realise that the country or the people are not the somega when we left the homeland. Changes have taken place which it is difficult for us to realise, and one of the most important is the greater power and solidarity of the labour organisations. The day of small associations both among capitalists and labour has passed, and confedera-
shifau prisided, and thors were present the establishment of a national sat uniform Moses, E. Shellim, F. H. Armstrong, G, Balloch, currency throughout the country. It is car A. Forbes, G. Friesland, C. S. Gubbay, C. Rtain that the Chinees Government can count Lenzmann, F. Lieb and the Hon. Mr. C. Hoa the hearty so-operation of all intersstod Ross (directors), Mr. N. J. Stabb (chis! in China affairs in helping to bring manager), and Messrs. F. H. Thomas, H. C. about this desired result. I shall not detain Jonas, H. Pinckney, D. Haskell, E. D. Haskell, yon longer-according to our anston I leave
The N.C. Daily News of the 16th inst, says: will become a refuge for the gentry and officials Like Hongkong, Shanghai, it seems probable, of Hwangtung province who are fleeing from It is understood that within the last few days. the turmoila raised by the revolutionary party. considerable sums of money have reached Shang- hai from Canton, presumably for
salb-keeping. during these troubious times, and it is also of several of the southern officials and the Other have arrived here by Settlement or City cannot be said, bat there the ofleinla intend to set up house in tho seems little doubt that for the time being they are to mako. Shanghai their home. Evidently, from the ofrcumstanes that they are coming so terrorized hoth in Canton sad in the province, far as Shanghai, they have been thoroughly
bers of their households is but the procursor of their own fight from the district. extent, it is quite probable that the experience Should their example be followed to any of Shanghai may in a measure be similar to that of Hungkong. Raports from the Colony: are to the effect that property and rents infaz
bove
It has been decided to recommend that if tlons and amalgamations have taken their place. and kindly, and wany in Hongkong A. E. Griffo, W. H. Potts, The Yam Ghi, T. occasion of our next meeting, the report from one up to an alarming figure on account of the
after, the second match between any two countries neither side has secured an advantage the third inatch should be played to a finish. This will have to be submitted to the Imperial Cricket Conference,
THE MOROCCAN PROBLEM
Loxbox, August 19th.
A message from Berlin states that the negotiations between France and Germany with reference to Morocco are at a complete
standstill.
'That being so, the small sectional strike of twenty and ten years ago is abandoned in favour of the general and national ceasing of work which brings about a dislocation which was not possible under the old conditions. Government intervention has in consequence been rendered
1
Thars being zo questions, the CHAIRMAN proposed the adoption of the report and state-
necessary; as the safety of the country is threat Jones Hughoe camo to the Colony in 1876 when a favourable report and feel assured that share- ment of accounts в presented.
ened by thetradal paralysis resulting, but this is a factor which apparently has been over-broker and auctioneer carried on by his brother, he autored the bueness of share and general looked by the strikers. The telegratis which fill columns of the Press evory morning do not afford very pleasant reading, and we all hope that in the best interests of the country a satisfactory, settlement may be arrived at which will ensure freedom from such disturbances for
-INTIMATIONS
been such a familiar figure. Until a fortnight ago he was attending to business as usual, but on the 8th inst, ke was overcome by sickness, and last week symptoms of typhoid appeared, Three days ago his condition bocamo gravo And he gradually wonk, passing away as stated in the early hours of Saturday morning...
As was appropriately said on Saturdar. A. V.Apear, Chan Kai Ming, F. A. Gomes, J. the review of trails and general business over and the arrival of concubiuss and other mem- Hongkong in decidedly the poorer by his Machado, E. H Ray, J. W. Taylor, A. until the end of the year. But I would like to death. He was one of the most popular Rodger, W. Dunbar, Wong Loung Him, Ho mention, however; that locally we have export, Kom Tong, P. J. Buckland. A. Bryer. Jensed exceptionally dull timos of late, and I men in the Colony, He was essentially a sociable man, and his bright and genial dis. Arnold, E. M. Raymond, He Fook, Yung Him grot to my that the hopeful outlook referred position endeared him to all with whom he Pong, Clan King Yu, Chun Tong, Lo Cheung to at our last mesting has not been realized; sɔ Shiu, H. L. Donays, sent Helry Humphreys, far as Hongkong in concerned. I hope on the came in contact. Above all he was generous
of refugees, and while, from its distance mourn the loss of
from the centre of trouble Shanghai is scarcely benefactor and E. Pearce and Dr. J. W. Noble,
the chair will record, a recovery from the de The Chiot Maunger read the notice co-pressed state of trade ruling here at present effect may be felt. The foot of refugees having likely to suffer so much in this respect, the he looked a fine type of robust manhood. friend. His personality was distinctive, and
tening the meeting. In business he was keen, painstaking, and
Before moving the adoption of the report ao-airéady sought the shelter of Shanghai, is The CHAIRMAN said :-Gentlemen,The recounts as presented, I shall be pleased to ans significant, and points to the four of the people partacus, and the high standing of the firm of port and accounts have been in your hands for wer any questions you may put to the chair.
in the south of more serious trouble and Hughes and Hough owes not a little to his some time, and I shall take thom ps read.
Bloodshed.
integrity and sterling ability. The late Mr. Your Directors are pleased to bring before you
Dr. Noua-I rise with pleasure to second result of the half-year's working very satisfuc holders will agree with them in considering the
the adoption of the ropert and accounts of the Mr. Kerfoot Hughes. In 1881 the firm's name tors. Including $2,039.151.91, brought forward Hongkong Bank. The facts and figures con was changed to Hughes and Logge, Mr. from last half year, there is available in the tained therein are indicative of good manage William Legge joining as partner, and Mr. General Profit and Loss Account the sam of meat and the safe condnet of the affairs of this Jonas Hughes remaining as clerk. Mr. $5,232,844.16, and I hope you will approve of bank. Of banking, and even of ordinaty Kerfoot Hughes left the Colony in the thefollowing distribution which we recommend: banking figures, most of us know but little; but following your, and Mr. Jones Hughes joined the A dividend of £2 per share; 85 lacs added of reserves we all know something, and the firm as partner, the name still being Hughes and the Silver Reserve Fund, and the balance of Chairman has just told us, and truly, that "them
Theis no doubt that the success of the bank has. Legge. In 1885 this gentleman dropped out $2,038,774.39 to be carried forword, of the business which was then carried on alone dividends you have so long been accustomed to been largely due to the wise policy adopted of by Mr. Jones Hughes until the next year, when receive represent a very handsome return on in the past, and steadily followed, Mr. N. N. J. Eira joined a partner. The our capital, and there is no doubt that the building up substantial reserves." These words business was cared on under the name, of success of this Bank has been largely due to the might be applied with profit to most of our Hughes and Ezra until 1891, in which year wise policy adopted in the past, and steadily companies, for what is true as to banks is equally as part- followed, of building up substantial reserves.trae with respect to all companies and corpora Mr. T. F. Hough succeeded Mr. Ezra
This book is a shining example of the ner and the firm antio was changed te Hughes. You are now benefitting from that policy in notions, LONDON, August 91th.
and Hongh. The firm has been continued small degree, and I am sure it will continue inauguration of a wise policy rigidly adhered to, Thero is very ¦ and I hope it will be continued so that in the under this stylo up to the present time. Sone to receive your support.
little in the Statement of Accounts calling for days of adversity we may yet live and have our special comment-the variations of the figures being. In providing the wherewithal to pay under the different bondings are such as must kandecimo dividends and, in addition, build up naturally take placo from time to time in the reseĽVÉS, our managers, assisted as they
able bean by Although Mr. Hughes did not take a pro- amalgamation of the balance sheets of our hare
of direo- minent part in the public life of the Colony he numerous Branches and Agencier in different tors, have never failed us. How it is done is to was keenly interested in sport. He was over parts of the world. However, as enstomary, I me to-day, as it has been to many in the past, a happier than with dog and gun tramping will make a few comparisons between this and mystery, they have been doing it for a long the New Territories, and there was no greater the two previous statements. Our noto circula- time, in good times and in bad, they are doing authority on sport in the Colony than the tion on 30th Jone stood at 817,700,000, on it to-day, and long may they continue to do it. BEST desessed gentleman. Years ago he took a great unusually high figure for this time of the I am sure our thanks are due to the board of interest in alley bowls, and it is believed that year: this expansion would seem to point to dixestors and the whole staff of the bank, whe his record made about 1895 has never business conditions, but unfortunately the state I have much pleasure in seconding the adoption a better demand for money, due to improved have always so ably safeguarded our interests. been squalled. Но was perhaps one of the oldest members of the
of trade generally in South China does not war of the report and accounts.”. Hongkong
rant such a deduction-the most reasonable
GOOD NEWS FROM INDIA.
LONDON, August, 19th. It is reported from Simla that good rains are boing experienced throughout the United Provinces.
AMERICA WOOL BILL.
many years to come,
*
I don't say
it is an erample to be rrent followed by others, but it gave me joy to read in the recent annual report of the Medical Omeer of Health that one medical man in charge of an infectious discuse hospital in eladed among infections casos treated one -of-oprained-ankle. I bare known occasionally of black eyes and broken heads being contagious, but that was in Irelnud, of course, and it must be news to all of us to find sprained ankle figur by which the joint Committee of the Senatog in Hongkong under the hosting of "infoe and the House of Representatives fixed the tious." Perhaps the doctor concerned will be duty on raw wool at 20 per cent, ne iglorobaffed, but he can console himself with the ein, on combed wool tops at 34 per cent and reflection that ho has made his report more on yarns at 39 per cent.
President Taft, has votoed the Wool Bill
THE POPE IMPROVING.
LONDOS, August 19th. The condition of His Holiness the Pope shows an improvement.
LONDON, August 20th The Pope is convalescent.
OBITUARY.
Losnov, August 19th. The death is announced of Lord James of Hereford.
THE MACAO SENSATION.
Macao has lost nothing of its wouted peace Bu serenity, notwithstanding ramours of impending battles by sea and by loud.
The Chinese cruiser Heicher, which appeared off Macao on Friday and dropped anchor some distance to the left of the drodger which is deepening the entrance waca, evidently, caused a temporary Tattor iu naval and military circles boonuse the visit was unexpected.
The Portuguese cruiser Patria left the harbour and took up a position on the other side of the dredger. Thon the rumour get abroad that the Chinose oruisor hat come to stop the dredging operations. There was the further rumour that the cruiser had declined to present her papers to the Fringes or authorities, and the conclusion was drawn that something alarming was about to happen Passengers on the steamboats who looked through binoculars as they passed at the tire warships saw gunners at their stations, but the dredger was working away indifferent to
all these alarms.
humerous than any of the other medióal men.. [The explanation of the matter, we under stand, in that ailments of the staff of the Intes- tious Diseases Hospital are treated at that hospital, and the sprained ankle case was that of
an attendant.-E.
thirteen years ago, on the death of Mr. Juko Armstrong, Messes, Hughes and Hough were appointed
Luotioneers and appraisers.
Government
This makes us fool almost savious, Some time ago," says a Ceylon rapor, H. E. Dear Admiral Sir Edmond Slade, M. v, ., Cem mander-in-Chief of the East Indien Squadron, suggested to the Coplón Gorornment the desir ability of draining and filling up certain Club, having joined in 1976, and he was on swamps within the limits of Diyatalaws Camp ardent Freemanson. One of his hobbies was | withi
恕 view to lessening the mosquito stamp collecting, in which he bad azon the
interest for the past twenty years,
nuisance, which has of late years be .come 匡 vary serious one, At
cor-
tain times of the year the mosquitous become very troublesome, and detract considerably from the virtus of Diyatalawa as a health station. The authorities willingly assented on the Com. mander-in-Chief intimating that the blue- jackets would provide the labour, thus reducing the cost very greatly. Four or five hundred mon have been engaged in the work." Why can't Hongkong get cumshaws like that?
In view of the early opening of the Kowloon Canton railway for through traffle to the City of Rams, it would be well if the authorities on the British section gave some attention to the possibility of farihar landslips on their little line anch as occurred at Hungbon the other day out happened further inland at the time of the last typhoon. There seems to be an opinion that some of the anttings need strengthening, and if that be so the matter should receive atten- tion in time so that a good impression may be formed and retained regarding the advantage of travelling by rail.
They were, in truth, ill-founded. No que Lloyd steamer will from the beginning of next
explanation appears to be, that owing to resent unrest in the Kwangtung
Province and acutequent curtailuunt of oredits The deceased, who was 55 years of age, is notes are being held instead of circulating survived by a widow and a family of seven who freely or returning to us through the ordinary are at home in Wales. Great sympathy is channels of trade. extended to them in their sad bereavement.at $109.494,599,38 Out of respect for the deceased the heal Stocks Exchange was closet on Saturday.
THE FUNERAL.
Silver current accounts are $10 millions lower than the high-water mark reached on 30th
Jane, 1910, but about $4 millions above the December total. Fixed Deposita in Silver bare increased about $23 millions during the half-year and are $13 millions higher than a year ago. Gold current nocounts, stand at £4,157,000, against £4,723,000 in the corres- ponding period last year and £4,006,000 en 31st December last, Gold Fixed Deposits show a small decrease of £200,050 from the figures of the two previous half-years, Bills Pay-
boards
The motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Hvмruznys proposed that the election of Mr. C.S. Gabbay, Mr. E. Shollin and tho Hon. Mr. G. H. Ross as Directore be confirmed. Mr. A. BRYER reconded, and the motion was unanimously agreed to.
The CHAIRMAN-That is all the business, gentlemen. I thank you for your attendance. Dividend warrants will be ready on Monday.
SUPREME COURT.
Saturday, August 19th.
IN CRIMINAL JURISDICTION. BEFORE HIS HONOUR ME, H. H. J. GOMPERTZ (PUISNE JUDGE).
ALLEGED MANSLAUGHTEL. Lauk Chin, a Chinese musician, was arraigned on a charge of moslaughter, Prisoner ploaded not guilty, and the following jurors were sworn in:-A. Weill (foreman), M. Lauritsu, T. F. Hansen, F. K. Tate, G. 8. Roso; H, F. Bunje sud J. J. Bobson.
The funeral took place at the Happy Valley on Saturday afternoon. An unusually larger number of focal residents attended to pay their last tribute: of respect to the deceased while the wreaths were beautiful numerous. The interment tools place in the Colonial Cemetery in the portion set aside for old residents. The Rev. C. II Hickling officiated, and at the gravide commented on the useful life of the deceased, who, bosaid, was above all manly and generous. This chief mourners were, able are some $35 lacs higher than in December, Mr. T. F. Hough, Mr. F. M. Hurley, Mr. D. J. but $32 lass below the figures of the previous de Figueiredo, and Mr. W. G. Gegg, while the June. Turning to the other side of the account, of whom had been in the service of Mr Hughes Cash, including coin deposited with the Govern Chinese office staff and household servants (some for more than a quarter of a century) were ment against authorised and/or excess note present. Among the others were Hon. Mr W issue, together with Bullion in hand and in trao- The Attorney General (Hon. Mr. C. G. C. H, Ross, Hon. Dr. Atkinson, Dr. F. C. Cha ham, Hon. Mr C. Montague Ede, Hon. Mr
sit, stand at 874 millions, sgainst $69 and 873 Alabaster), instructed by Mr. F. B. L. Bowley, Clark, Messrs M. 3. 1. Stephens, H. W. Looker, millions respectively in the two preceding half Crown Solicitor, prosociatal, and pritenor wis II. W. Robertson, N. J. Stabb, J. W. Arm- years. Our holdings of Itupee paper show no undefended. strong W. Nicholson, E Sutherland. E. C.
material change during the six months, nor is The Attorney-General informed the Court F. Smyth, B. Layton, W. G,
figures under the heading of Consols, musicians.. Prisoner had engaged deceased 29
The announcement that a Norddeutscher A. Shelton Hooper, G. P Lammert, there any alteration to speak of in the and Jury that prisoner and deceased wore both tion abont ship's papers had arisen, becatis, your cillatManila oach month komeward bound. L. Lammort, J. Young, W. M. Humphrey Colonial and other Securities. Bills Discounted, his substitute, and apparently he did not at dret the Chinese cruiser was not in Portuguese and that there is a possibility of the Nippon
five
E. Thiel, E. F. Auoptt, A. Forbes, A. G. Coppin,
A. O. Long, B. Bruce Shepherd Cackie waters. It anchored just beyond the limit. Fusen Kaisha making a similar arrangement, A. E. Wright, G. H. Medhurst, G. C. Mackie, The Commander did not intimate to the means a farther loss of transhipment trade Dyer, Captain W. E. Clarke, A. B. Gordon
J. W. Bollos, W. A. Dowley, W. Logan. C. Portuguese Authorities that dredging opera- at Hongkong, On the other hand,, calling E. C. Wilks, B. James, H. R. Lakin, P. Pott: tions must cease forthwith. Such an intima. it Manils will lengthen the voyage to A. E. Griffen, H. Underwood, W. L. I ask and
days, tion could only properly be giron by the Europa by Apar
and many others. Chins to the it is doubtful whether the steamers onlling Imperi-1 Government of Portuguese Minister in Peking, and at Manila will not lose in freight and past we are authoritatively informed that no order sengers from northern ports quite as much as of the kind has been received.
they expect to pick up at Manila, However, it is as experiment worth making,
On Saturday the commander of the Chinese cruiser called upon HE. the Governor of Macao at Government Houss. Captain Whang informed His Excellency that he was on
The statement made by His Excellency the Governor in the Legislative Council on the
Wreaths wore sent by the following —Mr.
The Food
Question
?
EV
RYTHING
OF THE
PROVISIONS,
WINES
AND
SPIRITS.
H. RUTTONJEE & SON,
HONGKONG.
150
Chas. J. Gaupp & Co.
Hava Just Received 11 New
Selection of Goods from
LONDON,
Comprising
Loans and Credits are almost exactly the offer the fall wages that the substitute thought MAPPIN & WEBB, same as in December, though a good deal ho was entitled to. They had a fight about a below the figures of a year ago, while Bills few cents. There was evidence that prisoner Receivable are some $80 laes higher than in track deceased with his fiets, and as a matter The fight Docomber and $43. lace over the previous June of fact prisoner kicked him. total. refer to, and that is, our Sterling Reserve Fund At 3
One more item in the Accounts I must took place about 7 o'clock in the evening. a.m. the next morning deceased Investments. Our holding of Consols, amount went home, and at 4 o'clock it was noticed that ing to £1,200,000, was written down on the 31st ho was ill. Ha was taken to the hospital, where December to what we considered the safe level of his dying depositions were takes in the presence On 30th June, althouch the quotation was of prisoner, and he died later in the day. A only slightly above our book valuation, wo did not post-mortem examination showed that there were think it necessary to provide for further depra no external marka of violence, but one of his ciation, as the destina appeared to be of a tem- kidneys was ruptared. It was for the jury to
TP. Hougb, Office staff of Messrs Hughes and Hough; Chinese staff of Mosers, Hagles and Hough, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Worcester, M16. Loureiro and family, Mr. W. L. Carter, Mr. W. G. Humphreys, Mr. H. A. Siebs, Mess. Jardine, Matheson and Co., the Perseverance 79 Lodge of Freemasons, Mr. P. Hell, Mr. F. W. Schellhaus, Mr. Lo Lun. Mr. A. Lin, Mr. Ah Fong, Mr. and Mrs. W. Nicholson, Mr, and Mrs. G. P. Lammert, Messrs. Shenau, Tomes .F. Chapman, Mr. D. Dorabjee,
a cruise and would be remaining at his subject of wireless telegraphy was one that we and Co., Mr. B. Mr. W. Armstrong, Mr Rporary nature, due largely to forged sales of the say whether the rupture was caused by prisoner
blu on Sunday, and the invitation was accepted community into his confidence. conditionally upon the weather being fine.
E.
or pot.
THE HIPPODROME CIRCUS.
SILVER CUPS,
PRESENTATION PLATE,
TEA SERVICES,
&c.
PRINCES PLATE,
TABLE WARE,
FISH
CUTLERY, KNIVES and
FORKS,
present anchorage off Macao for a few days. His might expect from His Excellency. As soon as Mr. F. Lammert; Excallergy invited Captain Whang to dine with he can His Excelleney usually takes the Führmann, Mr. II. G. White, Mr. and Mrs. A. stock. However, since that date a further de
The only Murray Bain, Mr. A. E. W08, Mr. H. eline in the price has been experienced and, if
G. Gordon, Mr. A
The jury, after hearing the evidenca, brought Mr. Yamada, there is a continuance of the present low level in a verdict of net guilty, and prisoner was atter. Mr. F. Lieb, Messrs. Arnhold, Ksrberg and It is now thought probable that the object regret we have about Thursday's of the cruiser's visit to waters in close proximity snce was thatit was not mors promising Co., Mr. H. F. White, Mr. C. A. Westerburger, the stock will be written down at the end of the discharged. to the Colony is not only to observe Hongkong ha
Mr. and Mr. R. Chapman, Sisters of the Gor current half-year in pursuanes of our poliny! fumed and frotto for what the dredger is doing, but also į ty
ernment Civil Hospital, Miss Maker, Miss Ie, of keeping these Investments well within the of facilities President and members of the Stockbrokers koop & look-out for junks smuggling, years over being deprived
Tho. The long and excellent programme provided firearms and opium into China. We have which it so pre-eminently needs, and when Association, T. Takimichi, Mr. and Mrs. Barket price. There are two matters to beard a report to the effect that a big seizure of these wezą denied for apparently good cause wa C. F. Aucott, Mr. and Mrs, A. G. Coppin, which I wish to make a brief reference, opium was moda, by a beat's from the
staff of Messrs. Deacon, long drawn out by the Hippodrome Circus at Causeway Bay is erniser, who searched a junk carriage Hous. anticipated that something satisfactory would Looke and Dean, har. g. We Put un, fast is the conclusion of the Railway Lost, attracting many to the spacious matshed. All DRESSING CASES with This, however, is the work of the revenns eventually result. But as the Psalmist might C. G. Mackie and Mr. A. O. Lang, Mr. H. Whick, as you all know, was offseted in May who admire a good horse, and there are few who cruisers, and one would scarcely expect a cruiser have said, "Put not your trust in governments" Looker, Mr. J. H. N. Mody, Officers and meelest, and the loan, £6,000 006, recently flouted do not, should take this opportunity of visiting of the flaichew's type to be engaged in this The Imperial Government has failed us, but se bars of Vitoria Linde If. Holysis, Mr. Ir. in equal portionsía Amories, England France the Hippodrome and seeing the splendid stud of
The Chinese Press has also published reports the Chamber of Commerce do not altogether Noronba, Mr. F. J. Halton, Ewo Junior mass,
sud Germany, met with unqualified success. The Hangarise stende pat through thoir paces by, of a considerable military force being dispatch believe in grinning and boaring, it may be that Mr. J. W. Bolton, Dr. JW. Noble, Hr. importanos of this Railway, which will connest Mr. Borowsky, Besides the horse show the ed to Chin-mu, close to. Macar, but we are in- ome further effort will not prove quite so and Mrs. Braco Shepherd, Mr. and Mrs.
Shelton Hooper, Mesary, Blackhead and Co., the two great centres of l'auton and Hankow Members of the Hongkong Club, Dr. and has so often been commented on, and is so Mrs. Harston, and Mr. Schwarzkopf.
apparent that it is needlees for me to traverse
work.
formed that this has not cause any concern tɔ
the authorities at Macao, where the garri son is fully a thousand strong.
.....
barren.
RODERICK RANDOY,
of Freemasons, Mr. G.
programme contains other attractive items, and
is to be completely changed this week, when other novelties will be introduced.
SIL ER FITTINGS,
LEATHER HAND-BAGS,
and WALLETS,
RAZORS,
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