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CANTON.
[FROM OUR OWN (00%RESPONDENT.]
Canton, December 14th.
MORE TROOTS LEAVING CANTON.
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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, DECEMB R 16r8, 1917.
fally this anything but eay job.
HAMBURG LETTER..
[wairTEN-SPECIALLY FOR THE "HONGKONG DAILY, PRESS"]
November 15th
THE 'MOROCOAN SETTLEMENT,'
unprecedentedly lurg and erop estimates range. He was
from 14 to 16 milliun. Talos. Americans are educated in the Chiness Military College and has been in the service for several years, Thros
also buying more freely at present, whlist southern holders, now that about 5 millio years ago he was appointed superintendent of
tales, rather over one third of the expooted | the Military School 'at Whampas and he dis-
Lotal pisld, have come in sight mud have prob charged his duties therein a manner that pleased
ably been sold to advance over and over again, The tolograph will have informed your readers are less anxious sellors and ses determined to all partion. He is well liked among the newly- trained troops and has a great amount of in- of the unfavourable reception the Morocco Conge hold back for higher prios. It is reported
come over thom. A story spouring of treaties met with io-the Reichstag last week; of Napoleon in told of him. Three years ago the resignation of the Colonial Secretary, Hory that mile in Europa has covered their wants section of the new troops mutinied and fought von Lindequiet, owing to his disapproval of the up to the spring of 1913 and some eren beyond with Admiral Li. On General Wong's coming the excited debates which followed; of the that, whilst speculative transactions as far ahead ing on the sono to try and appease matters he Imperial Chan eller Hore ven Bethunan. 1917 have been recordei. From Egypt and was hailed with acclamations and the soldiers at Hollweg's able expose of the whole matter, India the crop accounts are Idea favourable; once obeyed his orders to return quietly. of the grave charges brought against him and offers of colton from China have been entirely the government by the leaders of the conserva sapended in consequence of the political The late Visory, whie was nothing if not a very fine diplomatist, had a lot of faith in tire, the clerical and the national liberal parties disturbance.
for the inadequate results obtained by German near Hai Nam to suppress numerous bands of pirates who wore getting the upper hand there. This work he successfully accomplished and be was recalled from there by the present govern mont to take a position undor Mr. Wa. He certainly has the merit of local knowledge, and with the support of the authorities and the general public he may be the very man who is wanted at the moment.
To-day two of Mossra, Jabson & Co.'s atommers, this Cast Diederichsen and another have been embarking soldiers all the muring Fisch ship is taking about one thousand men immediately to Takbol, whenes they will be moved to the Tonkin frontier, where there The have been several serious, disturbances. robbora anû pirates, are very numerous in that quorier and seem to bave got the upper land; so much so that life and property are not con- idereal safe. The troops are being sent up to suppress lese bands and are to remaid there General Wong, whom he sent to Ko-Cha diplomacy, althongh backed up by the strongest Fallon off somewhat, but manufacturers seem
One of the bosta lay at the for some ti.ne. China Merchants' wharf close to Shamelin, and the troops marched slong the Bha Koe and went Onu mther en board in first-class ordor. significant point is that the boats were dying the German flag.
The four Chius Merchant stormers Huong Lae, An Ping, Yushun, and Kwanglah have been chartered to marry troops to the North rid Shanghai. The boats are ander orders to proceed to Woosung with about 800 troops cach. After that it is not known whether they may have to proceed to Tientsin-or up the Yang tere or whether the troopa will bo transfocred:
A UNIFORM FACTORY.
E reported some time ago that the larga tannery on the river side near Tai-Sha-Tau wo about to be opened again. The uniform factory
which has been idle for about a year now. hns agalo started, and it will have any amount of This was a work for a long time to come. private business in which the Government had only a small share, but at present the authorities are in communication with the directors to Dome to terms to sell the whole concern to the Government.
MORE SHAMEEN.
Shamsen is still guarded by the marines and
blusjackots, and restrien with fixod bayonets and maxim gone to the order of the day stilt The Dafenes Corps have not been on active
LOCAL SPORT.
FIXTURES AT A GLANCE
League. Cricket,
Craigongawer Kowloon
Civil Borrice
2. R.G.A.
RE.
Polico
V.
Other Cricket.
H.K.C.C-Hills r. Plains.
H.K.F.C.
League Football,
せ。 Neyal Yard
K.O.T.L.I.
ឆ.
THE FRENCH MAIL TRAIN. ROBBERY,
The demand for woollen yarns and goods has army in the world and by a powerful nary; of well sold for some time to come. Wool is quiet, the violent attacks by many of the sponkers, notably by the head of the counervativos, Horrut prices are fairly well maintained,
The coffee and sugar markets are decidedly von Heidebrand, on Great Britain and the English government for their unfriendly quieter, speculation being unable or unwilling attitade daring the negotiations with France, to drive prions any higher, although the the threatening language of Mr. Lloyd statistical position "of both articles remains George and Mr. McKenna on several occasions, strong. Herr Loht, the well-known authority and the hostile article in the Vienna Nave on sugar, atsites that little boet is still in the Presse generally attributed to Sir Francis fields and that the estimate of the total yield Cartright the want of disuretion on the part will liave to be reduced. The stocks in all the of the Crown Prince, who, from his sent in the markets are now 715,000 tons against 735,000 gallery, gave 'unmistakeablo signs of approval tentat the wome time last year. Stocks of coffes of the serious utterances, and of the gallant and show on increase on Nov. 1 of about 750 000 dignißed manner in which on the following day bags, but are still below those on the rain at
in the last six pure, being 13,122.000 ga the Chancellor apparently strong in the support arsinst 14.771.000 in 1910, 17,446,000 hage in of the Emperor with whom he had dined on the 1909, 16,377,000 bags in 1908, 16-4778,000 bags previous evening, traversed the accusations of in 1907 and 13,264,000 bags in 1906. his opponents and administered a sovers rebuks to Herr von Heidebrand for the violent Isa. gunge he had used against a government with whom their relations were normal and whose Club Ground
explanation of the incidents complained of, B.G.A.
Military Oround they were in commea courtesy bound to accept.
The intense excitement has since conle Bugby.
down a little, but there can be no doubt that v. Navy
the agreement is generally looked upon as Naval Ground 4 p.m.auratisfactory and that a strong feeling of irrita THAMB C.C.C.-H. H. Tayler, R. A. Carvalho, J. V. tion exists against England for attempting. Bra, E. L. Braza, 7. A. Hancock, L. A. Rose. as is alleged, to thwart German repirations and have been told more than one that a J.D. Noris, W. H. Vivenshi, B. Pestonji, C. developments on every persible occasion, and
war with France might have been popular. tnt with enthusiasm by a large number of the population. Fortunately there are some people to take a breader view of matters. The follow ing appeal to the common sense of the nation, signed by nearly all the most influential citizens of Hamburg was pablished in all the daily papers on Saturday and again Sunday and yes terday,, the number of signatures having in. oreased every time:
K.K.F.C.
Johnstone, and H. Ba
H.K.E.C. Goggin Hamilton McCubbin; Wilkie, Barlow and Moon; Hedley, Wilson, Brown, Campbell and Cooper.
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NO TRACE O THE CRIMINAL.
A Paris telegram appearing in The Times of the 21st alt says
The polite have as yet found no clue as to the identity of the person or persons who robbed the night mail train from Paris to Marseiller, That the thief was very familiar with the Paris from the fsat that he rau-sacked the only three Lyons. Méditerranée railway service noemos clear vans in which no attendant was travelling. He appears to have broken two panse of glass the vans and their interlox. It 120W between the look out boxes on the top of appears that the inspection of the mail Inspection from the platform. The thief would therefore, be fairly safe from discovery if be did not tamper with any but the inter-com- Moreover, if the actual post bags were not inspected af Dijon-it was naderstood yester. day that they had been--the theft might have been committed before the arrival at that station, and more colour is lent to the theory that the robber set to work soon as the train had started from Faris, and that he left it at the point before Laroche where it slowed down owing to repainto the line.
YUAN SHIH-KAPS VERSION OF AN HISTORIC EPISODE,
THE COUP D'ETAF OF 1898. Writing of his recent interview with You Shill-kai, Dr. Morrison Paya -
ans
Before I left You Shih-Kai, spoke of the "coup d'etat" of 1898, and, once miso told me which he caused to be communicated to the story of that listeria episede, in account some time ago in writing, defending bis action a loyal and patriotic and dicluted by The main facts of the story are well the best interests of the country know, but the Prime Minister declares 'th t the statements published in the public Frees, the upised's, are largely misrepresentations in purporting to desuita his participation in
Tu-To considor. of fast. In the sulatan of 1898, the Re form Porry, led by Hnng form Patty, led by Kang Yu-wej, cona. ing that the late Empress-Dowager and the Viceroy of Chihli, Jung Lu, blocked the removal. Jung Lu was to be put to death way of their referans, conspired for their in his yamen at Tientsin, und the Empress
RS a State Dowager was to be interned prisoner. Yuan Shih-kai, whose progressive was to execute. views were well known, these plans. He was to go to Tientsin, put and benefactor, to Jung Lu, his patron death, and was then to return immediately to Peking with his foreign-drilled troops, and there seize and imprison the Empress- Dowager.
THE PLOT AGAINST TUR EMPRESS-DOWAGER.
On the night of September 18, 1898, the reformer Tan Tzu-tung, one of the Kang Yu-wel party, and Secretary of the Grand Council, called on Yuan, After ørdhring all the servants out of their presence, and after
a few words of introduction, he denounced Jung Lapin scathing terms, and laid the plan before Yuan, saying that the scheme had the At the Emperor's consent and approval, conclusion of his speech he produced a rough draft of the proposed plot, written in ordinary black ink, and invited Yuan's co-operation. Yuan replied that, there was no Imperial Order for him to undertake the task. Tan said that on the zoth a secret order from the Emperor would surely be given. On Yuan's further objecting that such a plan could not be executed suddenly, but needed mature deliberation and a "Vermilion Decree, Tan said: "I have the Imperial Order with me," and forthwith handed a document to Yuan. Instead of the Imperial Order
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black ink, neatly written, its style couched written in vermilion, it was a document in in the tone of the Emperor. It stated that Conservative opposition was met everywhere, Yang Jin. Liu Kwang, Lin Hsnyard Lan Tzu-tung (four of the most active members of the Reform Party) were to devise some
duty for some time, but are on the qui Di Bug Hongkong E C.-Fall Back T. El. D. +bat s way with Great Britian wònld be hailed Anu si Dijon consisted only of an outside his Majesty was bent on reform, but since sro prepared for any emergency. The Com-Hobson; backa, H. G. Hegarty, C. Baker, pany has been further sirengthened by some W. Graham, and J. C. Roberts; half backs, members who were home on lerra and now T. J. Fisher, and A. V. Monk; forwards. A. left who have retained composure and are able municating doors at the ends of the carriage, sound plan of action."? numbers over 40 strong. At present there are Murloch, F. K. Ormston, W. Andrews, C. C. the Besario and six other gunboats in the Stark, A. Temperley, L. M. Whyte, W. Rose, river, and the whole plane prosents a martial and A. B. Fitzgerald. appearance. It is a long time since the island has been so lively, and every day mea strenuous football matches between the different boats en the river, which ought to keep the mon la tip- top training. The French Concession is also
■till guarded by French sailors, whose head- quarters is the French Police Station opposite the Bridge. Just now the gnoboats Worhez, Robin and Andpiper are patrolling the Delta and escorting the Canton Washer steamer Sainan and Nanning on onch trip since the tragedy on the West River.
THE NEW ARMY,
CRICKET.
FTS. 15
D..
1
10
It is now reported that 78 kaca wore tampered with. It is stated, however, that only a small proportion of the bags opened were rided, although all the bills of lading attached to the Back, are one, were removed by the their.
THE BRITISH MAILS.
It seems probable that the only British mails carried wern poreels or letters despatched 24 hours in advance from London for transmission to Ceylon, Chins, and Indo-China by the French packat Calédonien, which left Marseilles on Bunday morning,
INTIMATIONS
THIRTY YEARS
OF DISFIGURING
ECZEMA CURED
**Ever since I was 'n little girl, thirty years ago, I had suffered tortures from eczenia In one of its worst forms. The disease runs In my family, and nine was of a scaly much most sugaring kind. The eczema formed In round tipps, and tigen téales all over
my face and Nabs, I hitve been smothered from lead to fout. I was born Janzierten, which fatuous for its Mulplats balls waters, and one
think that ther taking the treatment there reg- ntarly as i did, this deusa would long aro liavo bren cured, but it was not. Futtenchơi tha
Itosjálfar gonna atal yents, so you will sep. 1 gave it a fair trial. Everyone in the town knew of my cuse. My faon was claligured very badly. A doctor told me that I should never get rid of W., spent pounds in dui turs” bills and I silended averal Rosplisis, but nothing did me any
han one day uncle of mine recon- mended the Cutiura Rends. 1. tas ke advice, and commenced to use the-Cullouts Boap. To my stonishment at Iraprovement at anen set i, aind my linár, which find bine a Com at scales and seurt, soon began to look in splendid condition, Then I bought a bax of Cutkura Oitment, und this cleared any skin wonderfully. In a few wocks' three alf truers of the skaly eruptions Bad completely disappeared, Now my skła Is clear and healthy, and thanks to the dutie curn Remedies. I am completely curent of eczema. All my neighbours were astounded? they knew what's right I was, ned the manzer of my era by Gutierra. Remedies was nothing short of a maryl, The Culicura Remedies are worth their weight in eold, and one talitet of Cutleum Soap goes further than four en kam of cheaper soups, I shell always kenti a In the house, for It has brought häppless into nay home (Signed) Mrs, Butler, 17. Francis Rd., The Gotterride, Riuga Norton, Bar- mingham, Ealand, July 26, (DEO. Ouslera Remedies are sold throughout the world.
Chas. J. Gaupp
& Co.
Beg to invite inspection of their
CHRISTMAS AND NEW
Yuan once more, objected that the docu ment was not an Imperial Order, since it was not writion in vermilion in nor did it mention the execution of Jung Lu and the confining of the Empress-Dowager in the Summer Palace. Tan said the Vermilion Order was in Liu Fisu's hands, and that what was produced, was only a ropy, and added that in truly an Inrial Order had been issued three days before. He assured Yuan that the phrase" sound plan of action EXTRA FINE DIAMOND JEWELLERY referred to the disposal of Jurg Lu and the imprisonment of the Empress-Dowager.
SEASON'S GOODS.
As Yuan Insisted on a Vermilion Order from the Emperor, and Tan could not show INEXPENSIVE one, there was nothing definite arranged between the two. On taking Teave Tan Yuan decided said "We depend on you.” that at his audience on the anth he would sound the Emperor on the subject by referri'
The question of the moment in Canton is the management of the Army, sud this is being more and more- rangnised every day. That there-is first-class material in the rauke none will deny; but it is evident that given a chance to get ont of hand they will be bound to prove vary troublesome factor. This is fully under- stood by the now governing anthortiles, wad it is pleasing to see their continued action in the Rubbera "are a steady market with a tendency fatherland. We therefore address herewith span empty.rost-bag bearing the stamp "Parcel went often to Teintsin, and deliberated, in
HONGKONG SHARE MARKET. Mesurs, Vernon and Smyth in their weekly share report dated December 15th state
The market continues to improve and rates in many instances, notably Indos, China Sugere Wharves, show further advance. and
Speciality:
MODERN ART JEWELLERY.
CHINES E JADE JEWELLERY
GOLD BRACELET WATCHES.
"We, the undersigned, viaw with grave ap. prehension, the increasing iritation (Erregung) The following is the league table ap manifested in the Press as voicing public opinion to date:
The way in which the Moroces treaties are -CLUD
oriticised threatens to jeopardize our position Civil Servios
in the world. Doubts as to the power and pre Kowloon R. E.
paredness of Germany must be aroused abroad if Craigengowr
from German lips come complaints of a loss of Pallon
prestige and lements over the disgrace and R. GA.
humiliation of the fatherland. The right K. O. Y. L. F
of criticism we would not impugn, but it
In every post-bag was a list of its contents.ing to the reform movement. Accordingly, ENGLISH MOUNTED Naval Yard
should stop short where the honour of the land according to the only list which the thief when he was summoned for audiance, he German nome is concernel. Germans should Geft the bn to whia it was attached contained spoke of the new reform and its difficulties, not allow themselves to be sham d by mem-a0 items, every one of which he led carried and the late Emperor was rich affected by Yuan's words, bit made no reference to the bors of other nations who, in combatting eway. The disappearance of the lists of con
"sound plan of action." wrong and injustice, never for a moment forget tits greatly retards the work of estimating the character and value of the lost aarre spondano 1. their duty to their own country. Attacks on and it is feared that some weeks must elapse the government should never overstep the before a complete staterent can be drawn up. bounds drawn by the honour and interests of the. The Paris Profect of Police announces that Post London-Paris Nord 37" was found in Paris on Satur ay evening in the Pue de Montreal It is not known whether this discovery has any connexion with the robbery on he minil trau
CLAIM AGAINST THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK,
Limited, against a decision of Mr. Justics
The appeal of the Jah Rubber Estates
brought against the Hongkong and Shanghai It is to be hoped that this expresses not only Bank over the payment of a cheque for $7,500 the opinion of a great commercial community, which they alleged had been wrongly converted, but that of all reasonable men, who although they come to an abrupt end. After the Court of Ap peal had heard Mr. Upcott for the Jimah Com may have allowed themselves to be carried away by their foalings for the moment, PABy, they did not call upon the conne 1 for the
respondent C. I. G. 9. How prepared to nou ider matters in Their Lordships and that there was evidence
to advance. Fine Hard Pars fa slightly lower mitter. At present Mr. Wa, the Governor, is on the week with a alesing quotation of 4/5 per looking sfter the Volunteers, as they call the ib. sellera Bar silver aloses at 251d steady, and formor pirates and others who have espoused sterling exchange 1/10 T. T. The Bank of Eugland rate of discount is unchanged at 4 per rebel paaso, and Mr. Chan aad cent, and the open market rate is now quoted at Mr. Wong, his two right-hand wor, are 37 per cont, Shanghai T. T. is unchanged at looking after the Woi Chan troops 751.-
BANK-Hongkong and Shanghaisare firmer
the
at £30.
easier with small sales at 9825. Cantona hare improved with sales and buyers at 186 and practically as shares are now obtainable under $190.
earnest appeal to the public and the Fress to desist from the present course. Let us remem› bor our strength and our dignity, for the world is to the brave and not to the excited shouter, Outbursts of passion tending to weaken car self-confidence and unsettle onr judgment should no longer be given reat to. Not enfeebling
demands."
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THE COUNTER-PLOF. While the reformers were lasy with their plans the Conservatives were not inactive. Huat Ta-pt. Li Shan, and Yang Chung-i secret with Jung Lu who was well informed of what was going on by private communica- tions with the reactionaries.
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When Yuan retired from the audience he started for the railway station, where he waited for a friend, with whom he proceeded to Tientsin. On his arrival in Tientsin that evening he called on Jung! La, who said to had better confess all, because him :You have come for any head. You
daughter of Lord Li Ching fang), who was here just now before you came, has told me everything." Yuan answered: "What you have heard is but the plot of a few political schemers, His Majesty the Emperor said nothing to me about such a plan and he is
and the newly trained troops respectively with buyers at 28571, London is unchanged doubts, but a firm belief in the power and The question of the appointment of a Com- mander-in-Chief of all the troops here caused a MARINE INSURANCES. - Unions are alightly / greatness of our country is what the hour Fisher, at Singapore in respect of the claim they (Yang Chung-i, whose son married the great amount of discussion, and en far no one has been appointed, though it was agreed or all hands that this would require to be done immediately. The Governor assured a mating of the guilds that he was quite able to preserve order now that be was recoising financial support. That the people continue to support him in this way is being seen every day. The residents in Honam bave agreed to pay a sama equal to one month's rent, and even the Chair Coolies' Guild in Honam is holding a meeting
FIRE I SURANCES.-Hongkonge, are quint at 8352, but Cinas are in demand at 125 with
shares obtainable at the rate.
BHIPPING.-Hongkone. Canton & Marana ar firm with buyers at 3262 after sales at $27. Indo-hians have improved to $51 after sales at 856 and 858 to London, market closing with breast $60. Star Ferry are in request at 827 and 817 for the old and new issues respec- tisoly, and Shell Transports at 81/6
REFINERIES-China Sugars have jumped
sta
one counsel.
SUPREME COUR",
IN BANKRUPTCY JURISDICTION. BEEEN HIS HONOUR MR II. H. J, GOMPLETE (PUINE JUDGE).
PEND NG SETTLEMENT.
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innocent of such a measure." When they got far as that part of the conversation the iate Adairal Yeh was announced, and later on Ta Yu-wen arrived. The stayed till 1 p.m., and Yuan, seeing no chance of re- newing the conversation, returned to his lodging. Next morning, September 21, Jung Lu called on Yuan, and said "Lately friends from Peking have repeatedly informed me of the reformers' minútest movements. Their daring is astounding. We must rescue the Emperor from their clutches. "
IN GREAT VARIETY.
MAPPIN & WEBB'S
* STERLING SILVER. AND
LEATHER GOODS.
CLOCKS AND TIME-PIECES
of all descriptions
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SPECTACLES
When Jung Lu returned to his yamên he summoned Ta Ya-wen for consultation, and sent for Yuan in the evening. Yang Chung-i was present, and produced an edict, sent by wire, informing jung Lu that the reformers' PINCE NEZ and plot had been exposed in Peking, that the Emperor was in durance, and that the Empress-Dowager had resumed the Regency. On dismissing Yuan from his presence Jung Lu pointed to the teacup, and said:"You can drink there is no poison in your tea." Four days, afterwards, on September 25 Accurately Jung Lu was called to Peking, and on the 28th he was transferred to the Grand Coun cil and given the rank and power of gene- ralissure
a more equitable spirit. At any rate it is felt to anpport the fluding of the Court Felow that that the settlement of the Moroccan difficulties the cheque was bear cheque, and that there has removed an insahas from trade generally had not been any negligens on the part of the and if the improvement has so far not been bank. The sppoal was dismissed with costs for more marked, the reason must be looked for in
for the purpose of arranging to make a subscrip-under sa queatisfied demand for cash shares to insurrection in Chiss. The money marke's the Turco-Italian troubles and the spread of the
tion to be handed over for this same purpose..
8116 with burers. Tizone are also firmer with more particularly had suffered from the One thing which would clear the air bere buyers at $30.
suspense caused by the protracted negotiations and do a great deal to set things rooming MININO.—There are bayers of Ranhsat $24. | between Germany and France, and the increas again in their old swing would be the bat otherwise quotations in this section are nning stringency of money must in a graik appointment of a really strong man to the changed
measure be attributed to a feeling of insecurity T. M. Nico sued Miss M. Woodward for DOCKS, WHARVES AND GODOWNS--Hong- commend of all the troops, for there is no doubt keng and Whampos Docks are easier with which, as long as the danger of an appeat to 3444.50. Mr. Gardiner appear d for the plaintiff about it, the average Chinaman is afraid of the sellers at 848. Kowloon Wharyse have advanced arme lasted, led the great booking institute oud Mr. Grist for the defendant. It was stataft that the case was in course of settlement sad-it militery and has good cause to be; and not to $55 after sales at 850, 851 and $52. New of Germany, England and Franes to adopt a was accordingly adjourned sine dio.
Amoy Docks are wanted at $7. Shanghai policy of extreme caution, Investors and F. Reichmann und E. R. Annesley, for until they feel secure from molestation, looting Docks are quoted at Tis. 57, and Hongkew pesulators likewise refrained from entering 352.20. Mr. Gardiner appeared for the plaint F. and rowdyisen will the commercial men of Wharves at Tx. 90. Canton be doing anything like their usual
L NES,
HTELS AND BUID M.-Hong. into fresh engagements, but are now once more and stated that a settlement was pending. The kong Lands are weaker with sellers at 8101 after appearing on the scene. Mining and shipping case was adjourned for two week. business.
sales at 802 Kowloon Lands are procurable shares have proûted most by the favourablo tare at $30 and Humphreys Estates at $63 in politics and it is to be hoped that the restora. Yesterday all over Honam were found posters West Points are in request at 948. Hongkong tion of confolensa may act boushinially on the FRAX CHURCH-Holy Communion at 8 a.. stating that one month's rent will be collected Hotals are quiet at $119 and $75 for old and new
export trade and consequently on the industies and opening Frayer at 30 p.m. every Sunday.
UNION CHURCH, Kennedy Road, Minister. Rev. from all places within the next three days and respectively.
COTTON MILLS-Soy Chern are slightly of the country. Matal works have been pretty C. II. Hickling: 11 sm. Worship. Hyında, 100. calling upon all to pay. This has been done by lower in the North at Tis, 28, but there are no well engaged for some time past, the demand ICS, Far. 89. Chant 68, Aalben anno ponied the merchants and is not an order from the changes otherwies and no business to report,
MISCELLANEOUS.-Cements hare besa booked continuing fairly brisk; the textile industries 6 pm. Worship. Hymns 106, 118, 110, 119 and
101 Wednesday 9
Cantat authorities; the ides being that immediete floan-
pju. Sacred
The fire reported at Morrison Hill Gap cial help will enable the Governor and his of 831 and China Providents at 883, both closing too show greater motivity, outton aplasiers Bud Olivet to Galilee."
yesterday has assumed a different aspect in request. Union Water Bosts are wanted at manufacturers evidently looking upon present Br JOHN'S CATHEDRAL Hongkong. 17th under greater knowledge. The occurrence, Council to keep better order and enable business the improved rate of $73, and Win. Powell's at prices of the article as moderate, Complaints Decor 3rd Sunday tin
Advet Holy
which is more correctly described as £1 to go on si before the trouble. In the same con- $42.
Communion (8.35 am.) Matins (11 am) Be explosion, took place about eight o'clock on "LUBBERS, ETC --- Closing gastations (middle still come, it is true, from Satony, bas'nose in pengar, Feris Veni'e, Cr teh; Faalms, of the Thursday morning. It is alleged that the nection word has just come of the coolies' guill
B nodiste Frost morning in Macao al ranging to pay a sum equal to five price) received by wire from London to-day are hosiery goods with the United Sales being Bon- dictus, Langdon in F.; Anthera "Praise His occupants of the house were manufacturing
A VOLUNTARY TAX.
days' income towards the military expenses of the Government.
BB follows:--
United Serdangs... Batu Tigas....
apongs TAR PROBABLE GENERAL IN `KWANG TUNG..
Lodharys Itis expected that Wong 81 Lochy, whe is at London Asistion present a sort of Tics Governor, will be London Ventures appointed to the Command of the Army in Linggis
E. & 7. Trusts
Canton. Wong Ei Loong is a Cantonese and Eubber Truste
HT
107
·67,6
52/6
in very much thought of all over the province, Shell Transports bester" but it romniar tó be seen whether he in espable Trouch (Tin, Micer
Hongkong Fleetic Trans of taking in band and carrying through succes. I
17th
CHURCH SERVICES;
FL
D.
in Amarios, bat from other parts of the country accounts are decidedly more satis factory; spinners find no dißulty in disposin of their yarns and are mostly well ander orders up to the second quarter of the new year They have, moreover, both on the Continent and 19 premium,in Great Britain laid in supplies of raw untari,
alto an extent not witnessed for many years, of Queen Bond Co Leal, Sundaya nt:11.15 a.m. HEISTIAN SOLENCE SERVICES-Zeland Stroot, although the movement in the States continue and Wednesdays at 5 30 par.
$3,9
MANUFACTURING EXPLOSIVES IN
HONGKONG.
madh interfered with by the bigh import duties wil aanpar. Holy Communica (11.46 bombs, and some misapplication of chemi- am Kyrie Somervell in F. Minor, Tyns cals appears to have caused the explosion. 217 and 51
NB.Palm 86, vertes 1, 2, 9, 10, 14 The people who live near by were alarmed, and 17 iu sunjen. Fea m 87, verses 1, 4, & G. P. is especially when they saw a terrified Chinese nonymn 8, verses 1, 1, 10, 14 and 16 in rushing out in flames. Mr. Bullen rolled unis. Eveusong (5 45 pm.) Responses, Ferial; him in a blanket and extinguished the Nine Dimittis. Felton Hymns, 60, 16 and 40 18sms, of the 17th er ting Maguiflcat, Smart- flames. Meanwhile the other inmates of the house had disappeared. When the H-Fesim 89, verses 1, 2, 9, 16, 26, 30, 37, 45 polloc arrived on the seems they found a and 4, P. in union.
number of detonators on the promises and traces of the handling of explosives. The man who was burned is lying in hospital in La critical condition. Two children were
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