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A BOOK ON BOTANY IN
MACAO
Prelude To An Intensive Study Of The Subject
PROJECT OF A BOTANICAL GARDEN
A book under the title of "Des- criptive Catalogue of 380 Botanical Specimens of the Colony of Macao" has just been published in Macao, by the Botanist, Mr. A. C. de Sa Nogueira. "
Soon after his return, H.E. the Governor may finally decide on the "establishment of the Botanical Garden, which, It is anticipated. will bear the name of Fr. Joao Loureiro, the famous Portuguese
study is intended to be the first Catalogue published by the Ad- ministration of the future Bota- nical Garden.
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PROPERTY OR EDUCATION?
Questions concerning the polition! position of women in India were put to Sir Samuel Hoare, the Se- cretary for India by Begum Shah Nawaz of the Joint Committee on Indian Constitutional Reform, ac- cording to the minutes published:
The Begum asked that in future 'sex should be no barrier against a woman serving in any and every capacity.
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This book, the first work of Its Botanist, while Mr. Sa Nogueras PORTUGAL AND THE COLONIES of a general answer said: "We will
kind ever published in Macao is also the first of a series that will subsequently be published by the Forestry Department of Macao, which is to be organized very soon i by the local Government.
These publications will deal with botanical species gardening agri- cultural in general, etc. The main
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It is provided in the provisional Regulations of the Botanical Gar- den that with progressive develop- ment and the acquisition of new botanical species a General Cata-
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take into account what the Begum has proposed, and see how far it is practical and safe to make the kind of declaration that she desires.”
"I myself, should like to see ADVENTURERS ON some women in the Council of State I think, it is most import- CHINESE JUNK ant that we should see some thère,
declared Sir Samuel later.
The Begum stressed the very high property qualification for member-
reason for the organization of this logue shall be published every the ports of Africa, brought more Excitement In South- ship of the Upper Chamber And
new Department is the develop- ent of agricultural and forestry in the two islands of Talpa and"; Coloane. the scheme being em- bodied in the plans for these..two islands for the improvement of gardens in Macau, the establish- ment of a botantical garden in the grounds of Gamoes Grotto, and iso a botanical experimental sta- tion.
The book just published by Mr. Sa Nogueira, which the author classifies as a mere introduction to เuture studies. deals with 380 botanical specimens which are commonly found in Macao. It has also the object of creating a cer- tain interest in. botanical matters; among the population of the Colony, simultaneously giving the scientific and Chinese names of species, with a brief botanical description of each. its origin "habitat," blcoming season, ecoño- mie and ornamental value, and a reference of works consulted for the elaboration of. this "Descrip- tive Catalogue.".
This book though modest in appearance reflects the untiring
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year, thereby keeping an annual record of plants and flowers dis- played, identical and classified by the local botanist in charge of this Department.
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The Minister for the Colonies has authorized the signing of a new convention between Angola and Belgian Congo for the ex- The association of Mr. Joau change of telephonic and tele-
Loureiro's name with the new Botanical Garden arises from" the need of perpetuating the name of the
Illustrious Portuguese most botanist of the Far East and one
of the most prominent names amongst those who have studied the "Flora" of Indo-China and South China.
Cochin-
Fr Loureiro's "Flora chinensis" is still frequently con- suited and those who possess a copy treasure it as a rare source of varied and scientific informa- tion.
It is really regrettable that a new edition of this famous book should not be published, with a translation into English which would be appreciated by everyone interested in botany in South China.
The publication of the "Des-
graphic correspondence.
Mr. Fernando Dias Costa has left Lisbon for Macao to resume his attending the Colonial Conference. duties as Director of Finance after
On the 7th instant, the Uner Sueco arrived in Lisbon with 526 excursionists.
The English Liner Strathnaver also arrived in Lisbon that day with 1,080 whom were members of the Fox- excursionists, among lore Club of London.
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suggested an educational qualifien tion either for both men and women or at least for women.
Sir Samue!: "I do see consider- Manila, August 22.-Fired on by Philippine customs oficials and thro-against a differential educational
able atened with shipwrock at Jolo, Capt: qualification for men
administrative difficulties
John Blomshield and his crew of adventurera on the little round-world Chinese junk Shin Di Ping Shi have leaving Manila three months ago. had a number of adventures since Blomshiel American artist and architect who is undertaking the chief officer just for the experience," cruise with Loring Farnsworth, as wrote from Davao where the junk was being prepared for the first long stage of the voyage, from the l'hilippines to Guam.
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He thought that an additional qualification of education wag matter for the committee,"
The Begun then pressed for the reservation of ore seat for a woman member, but Sir Samuel pointed out encumbering difficulties.
India, are not enamoured of one The Begum: We, the women of qualification or the other, but all that we wish to know from you, Sir. Samuel, is that when it has been possible for the Government to find a solution for such a difficult pro ble as the communal award, why Approaching Jolo was heard a is it not possible for the best briaus Trials have been made in Timor number of shots but paid no atten.in England to find some feasible of the petroleum found in Manation to them," Blomshield wrote. qualification which would give the tuto with excellent resulta.
"We changed our tack and practic women of India the voting strength ally lay to which was fortunate for of at least one crore and a half,
A customes boat was firing on Sir Samuel: I am glad to think us, thinking we were Chinese pirates. I now
a bit hot all pase-brians' on the Joint Select Com- that we have got the,, best The boys were ed pleasantly. If we succeed in clear mittes, and I look to them giving thing.
"We have heen craising about this particular question: vaguely, clanging our plana, with A memorandum dealing with pro- every wind. enjoying ourselves tre- posed changes affecting the consti
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efforts of months of unceasing i criptive Catalogue" is a typical Africa, have requested the Minis- ing Davao I think we can face any me a very great deal of help on.
work by the author under the en- couragement by H.E. the Governor, Senor Bernardes de Miranda.
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Mr. Sa Nogueira, whose visit to the Colony has contributed much to the interesting scheme inculding the new Botanical Gar- den, may be justly proud of its efforts and good results of his technical advice in this matter.
Many of the Boers, who used to inhabit the South of Angola and later went to the Union of South
reflection of the modern spirit now ter for Foreign Affairs to be allow prevailing in Portugal and ined to return to the Colony. Macao and it is expected that many other contributions of this kind will be added to the scientific works now being planned.
The "Descriptive Catalogue of Botanical Specimens " of Macao is sold at "Ortent-Comer- clal. Ltd.. Macao, for $2.00.
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HYDROELECTRIC DAM IN SPAIN
Forms Lake 55 Miles Long
Madrid. A dam which is to be bullt
the Over
Dala River near "the northeast boundary of Portugal will be the larg-
artificial -est
lake In Eu- rope, it is claimed.. It will have a navigable length of 55 miles, and a surface area of 37,000 acres.
With the water stored in the reservoir a huge power station of the Saltos del Duero (Spanish Electric Supply Company) at Esla is to be driven. The station is to have a daily production of more than 1,200,000 kilowatt-hours. which corresponds to an entire year's consumption in an average town in Spain. The station will have four generator" groups of 50,000 horsepower each.
tion the water will unite with the Duero River, a tributary of the Eslá, and then tumble down a
When General Italo Balbo, com- manding the Italian Flying Squad-mendously and maintaining a reputa-tution of the High Court in India ron arrived in Lisbon ne was accorded a hearty welcome by the Minister of War and the Navy, and the public in generat.
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Capt. Ramleri; the victim of the aerial disaster at Ponte Delgada, dled shortly after the mishap.
tion for being the most erratic collec- tion of animals to strike this happy group since the first invasion of the Moros."
Suspected of Opium Traffic.
"In spite of our being suspected of carrying opium and engaging in other
as at present laid down in the Statute or otherwise was submitted by the Secretary of State,
Sir Malcolm Hailey, who gave, evidence, with Sir Samuel Hoare, replying to the Marquis of Salis. bury, said the provision in the White Paper was still to prevail, that the proportion of barristers
Mr. Alfred Gater, the Lord Mavor illicit traffic we have been treated who hitherto have teen needed to
Lisbon recently and was accorded a hearty welcome.
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Elever aéroplanes landed Estoril carrying French tourists,
most kindly by both than we deserve. We have had ex Americanna-much better indeed, cellent weather at most times and occasionally have surprised ourselves as to distance covered.
abolished,
height of 300 feet, consisting of who were shown to the many pic- in various islands, are laying over vail. The whole court may be
a series of gigantic steps. Power will be distributed throughout Spain and Portugal.
turesque
places, including the famous Monastery of Batalha.
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The Minister of Public Works 13 studying the report on the project for the construction of the bridge over the Tagus, which will be sub- mitted to the Government at a
For the construction of a sub- station at Bilbao extensive electri- cal machinery has been contract- ed with the Westinghouse Electric Company. Erection, of a 138,000-later date. volt power cable from Esla to Bil- and bao, by way of Valladolid Burgos, has been begun, and an. other of equal voltage will be con- structed from Valladolid to Ma-
drid..
The dam, of concrete, measures 12.360.775 cubic feet. It is designed to regulate the unreliable flow of the Esla River. The Baltos del Duero is a large concern, with a
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"We have visited a number of places here preparing for the most ud venturous jump: to Guam. We have had squalls and storms and squalls.
GERMAN NAVAL ANTHEM
IT WAS WRITTEN BY A JEW.
Nazi headquarters are greatly embarrassed by the discovery that the famous Flag Song, the official anthem of the German navy, is the work of a Jew.
Lord Salisbury: So that the practice hitherto that a third of the court must be trained barris ters will no longer necessarily pre vakita?-There will be no propor tion laid down at all. (It was later explained that a vakit is a pleader.)
Sir Samuel Hoare explained that this proposal had been under dis- cussion for good many years, and five or six it was intended to in- troduse into Parliament a bill for the purpose of removing these various restrictive qualifications.
Lord Salisbury: I know that it is felt in the very highest lega! Enen the Kaiser loved to hear circles that it is a very curious this song, which begins "with the and significant fact that at the words: "Proudly the black-white-time when the White Paper is put red flag is flying."
forward this change should also It is so popular and patriotic he proposed that Bernhard Priewe included it Sir Samuel: I hope nobody will in the official "Nazi Song Book.' read & sinister interpretation into: It was intended that only geinthis proposal at all. of German poetry should have anothing more in it than what I
There is! place in this collection.
have just explained:
Governor of Macao. The Governor of Macao, Mr. Bernardes de Miranda, left Lisbon
Proof that the author, Robert by the liner Sibajak for Macao Linderer, was a Jew has been dis following the conclusion of the covered in the Jewish cemetery at Colonial Conference in Lisbon.
Weissensee, near Berlin, where a It is anticipated that. His Excel-white marble tomb-stone bears the lency will bring with him solutions following inscription: of many important problems in the Colony:
The Navy
The President of Republic, the Minister for the Navy and the Commander-in-Chief of the Army were aboard the destroyer Vouga
"Robert Linderer, Born November 25, 1824, Died December 16, 1886 "Where reste the author of the Flag Bong. with which the Ger- man sailors fight and die for the victory and glory of the Father- land."
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FEARS OF A FLOOD NEAR SHANGHAI
Seawall Dilapidated And Funds For Repair Not Available
NANKING, Aug. 21. The National Government is much concerned over the dilapidat- ed state of the seawall at the mouth of the Yangtze River girding The cruiser Vasco Da Gama and Shanghai, Changahu, Paoshan, and Adamastor are to be dismantled ax other districts. Owing to and the armament removed. straitened financial conditions, the The Adamastor came to China | Kiangru Provincial authorities several times and was stationed at have not been able to appropriate
the necessary expenses for repaire
Macao.
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In view of the fact that millions The new torpedo boat Lima of mow of Agricultural land, which is being constructed in well as a large population, are Limia will undergo trials during completely dependent upon the em Beptember, and the cruiser Gon-bankment for protection, the Ex calves Zarco will be delivered to ecutive Yuan was specially order. the Portuguese Government on the ed yesterday to instruct the Minis 17th. we
stry of Finance to raise funds in conjunction with the Kiangau. Pró-
* Newcastle { reports that "the" vincial Government. The two or cruiser Goncalves Zarco has un, gana are also to conduct a joint dergone her trial" with-very, good surrey of the seawall so as to faci- remita.
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