WEST RIVER PIRACY.
PATROLLING THE SOUTHERN WATERWAYS.
SUGGESTONE BY THE BRITISH. COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF."
[From a Correspondent.):
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY OCTOBER 18 1907
dered inadequate, and therefore, if fà impossible for them to perform the duty of revenus
· cininern at the same time.":"Besides, the local Government is responsible for the policing of a place.
Therefore even were these cruisers required to search for smugglers, they should still be under the control of the local authorities and their dignity would thus not be tampered with. No foreigner should interfere with the matter. as to who shall take charge, because it is policy of internal government eith Now I request you to reply to the British Minister promising that four additional fast steam cruisers shall be purchased for the province of Kwangtung and a strict Police systems will be undertaken for the extinction of the prevailing piracy, But the service shall be under the control of the Admiral while the as it will interfere with the right of self govorament. Ma
NO FANG:
"FAREWELL ENTERTAINMENT BY: THE
CUINESE COMMUNITY, ANUS
A relaci circle of the Chinese friends of H.E. Wo Ting Fang, Mlolster-designate for China to Washington, have decided to entertals. His Excellency at an informal dinner this week, White Dr., Wawal first appointed to the Unit. ed States as the representative for Chins, the native community of Hongkong entertained him at a banquet at the City Hall at which there was present & large and representative gathering of the foreige and native commables, But that the enterts occasion it has best decided, entertainment should be of an
of an entirely private character. L
North by the Great Northern S.5. Co.'s steamer · Hins masola.. ・It is
believed that he will proceed to Pasing for an Imperial audience before re suming his journey to the States of sheet parture the following items from the senior Shanghai paper are of isteri.
H.E. WO
THREATENING WEATHER MILITATES AINST
MARUR:ASTENDANCE)
AN ACCOUNTANTS LABOUR.
(339)
UNREST IN THE SOUTH!
(SEVERE: ENGAGEMENS
From Our Own Corrispondent,
Canton, 11th Octeban
{UNIGN: TRADING:COMPANY BURDENE
In the Summary: Jurisdiction. Court, last Last Monday night, the second, promenade Tuesday, his Honour Mr. A. G. Wise (Acting concert of the season was held on the Volunteer Chief Justice) prosiding, an action was brought Parade Ground. The attendance was not so by Jose María Xavier against the Union Trade||| On receipt of faformation, on the fth Inkant, large as was anticipated, but from a musical ing Company, of t9, Queen's Road Central, to that some three hundred bandits were harbour- sandpoist the concert was an entire success, recover from the defendant firm the sum of $50, ing in the vicinity of Nor: Long and Kwai Tai The wasther during the evening looked
being amount agreed to bet pid: to the near the boundaries between the province thiratening indeed, and this, no doubt; kept plaintif by the defendants for services rendered: Kugely and the prefectum of
Upf: Yumkhow, ways good many people, who would other
Mr. EJ. Grist, of Messrs, Wilkinson and Tantal Kwok Jen-chan's commander of the we have been present. As it was, only Griat, appeared for the plaintiff Mr. R. F. C. troops, at once marched to those places with a third of the seats occapied when
Master of Messrs.
Stokes and Master, troops to disperse
* bandits," on the orchestra, began
iscattered in2/thma' After briefly which programme
ouilleing the
facts of the case, directions to meet the imperiallate, who in aldering the
rain,
Air: Grist called the plaintiff to the land consequence, bad an engagement with them.. fresh
of Messrs; Goldring and Barlow, to prepare s
of troops balance sheet for the defendant's firm, which was formerly: carried on under the name of Cruz and Costigantengabe
Mr. Griste-d'Almada, junior, your Lordship.
been
• trolling of the West River and the pirate-infent. ¦ Commissioner' canooi be allowed to take charge, H.E. Wh is due to leave, for the NG képt off, and throughout the evening at that he was engegéd by Mr. d'Almada, with the resale that, when more reinforcements 1
PAK Canton, 14th October, 1957.
1 forward you herewith literal translatiods of throd (mportant telegram that have been ex changed between the Walwupu at Peking and the Canton Viceroy. These telegraphic des- patches relate to the vexed question of the pa- ed,waterways of South China. It will be seen from one of these despatches that the British Commander-in-Chief has been in conference IBM's Minister st Poking by whom re- ons were made to the Walwapu. The most important of these recommendations refers to the control of the cruising fleet to be bullt for the purpose of river patrol. Admiral Moore's views on the matter appear to exactly. St with those of the Hongkong Telegraph which, over a year ago, after the Sainam tragedy, advocated for the vesting of the river-policing into the hands of the Commissioner-of. tha Imperial Maritime Castoms.
Appanded are the telegrams:
1 beg of you 10 thus reply and adhere to this. argument in protesting against his interference. (Sd.), YEN CHUN.Bo1
*SECRETARY TAFT'S FLAG.
"MCCLELLAN'S" MYSTERIOUS, BYMBÓL
EXPLAINED.
While the McClution was lying in Hongkong
cd
H
Bortherly wind kept things pleasant and cool. **The Band of the Middlesex Regiment opened the programme with the Bona Fide March after which Mr. W. H. Claxton mounted the day stage, which was tastefully de
and sang "Out on
the
His Honour-Whica d'Almada is that?!
s arrived, under the command of Caps | taln: Lija“ number of the malcontental as
killed and many other caplured. The
rebels suffered heavy losses; they were obliged to take insurgents have fed heroin the boundaries to to flight. It is ascertained that the rest of the
to view of His Kecellancy's foribcoming des Corated with top possesses a fine bari Plaintiff was to get $50 to prepare the bal⋅ | Kwangel, gender
www.tone
Mr.
appoint 14
and wings well. The next
sace sheet. On the 2 wd August he went to the sung by Mr. Moore, deserved defendant's firm and did over an hour's work who been ringfang thang Ling Cheng the hearty applause
to Sir
by his listeners. be next day he was told that the balance sheet. Caston, dispatch states, bar The Valse Ledie aad Pizzicale Polke (Silvia"), was no longer required as there was a differ®
as.there tried to refuse the 'post on the sCOTB of 11 played by Mr. Jokl (violin), Mr. Koenig.(calio ance between the partners, the health. The Central Government, however, and Mr. Grimble (piano), was a retreat Cross-examined, plaintiff said that it
would has refused to accept bis Excellency's plea and
These three
All capable instru gentlemen are
trabave taken him about five hours to complete it is probable that he will have to go up North, mantelists and always delight
their audience.
audience, the balance sheet. He did not go to the de- Mrs. A. G. Gordon then A eulogisile telegram
which gained for her visit as his services were no longer required,
contralto voice, which was heard to
– Mr, d'Almada, au articled clerk, of great ad antage in the open air. She was lustily en- cored, but did not appear again, and the that she would re-appear latere "Riding on top of a bus," by Mr. Benedetto, audience considerably. His delivery was suff-Plaintiff was engaged to prepare the b
sheet for
"ROBE WATERWORKSPERIOD Vadinga - simu na PA MENANTUNGAN PROFISIONAL MEASURES TO DE TAKEN
As has previously been pointed out, the water reservoirs at Norobiki and Karasuhara
has
barbour some speculation aross-over the flag some time next month: kjm, jak same of "Kathlean Mavourness #g the old 100g fendant's arms on the day following bis Artware designed to supply popolation ¿pf::: ITelegram from the Board of Foreign Affairs † tion is given by the Galleneros in the following number of wealthy, and influential Chinese | hearty applause, Mrs. Gordon has a powerful Mr. d'Almada baying told him to present gungly bas bezo almost reached,” It bas
which flow from the mainmast. The explana
article:-
of
the Secretary of War on board, the first thing? Chinose Legation at Washington, as the proper ¦ audience had to be content with the knowledge solution"-30 attending to the matter of the dif
to the Viceroy of Llang Kwong.]
When the transport McClellan approaches H.E. Vicaroy of Kwangtung, "Hung" (It). Corregidor next week bound for Manila, with The British Minister has represented that the four additional fast cruisers for the West River which will attract the attention of the signal should be placed under the control of the Com-sergeant, on watch, if it be daylight, will be the missioner of Customs. We have repeatedly dag Aying from the vessels malumast. No
་ ་ also stated that the cruisers in the province of man that the Secretary of War is fast approach Kwangtung are unfit for service.
ing, for it will be as clearly read as though it We ought to lose no time in ameliorating this was a huge tablet with a full description writ state of affairs to avoid their interference.
ten upon its face.
business in the United Staten, wanlately doing received by the Watwupu, advocating the claims of Mr. Chou Tre-chi, the Secretary of
cheur, Sir Ct, Lune Lack Cheng. The Waiwupu, however, replied that H.E. W Ting-fang, late Junior Vice-President of the appointed to the United States as Minister.
Goldring and Barlow, said that his firm was partnership for Cruz & Co. A bal. ance sheet had to be prepared and witonsa the introduced the plaintiff to the defendants to prepare the balance
5000 he population of the city, however, DOW reached 145,000 and the limit of the bean, previously stated that farge, water, fork taleosion is consequently under consideration by the authorities, but at urgent measures are
•¤}} {{ is intended in the first InstÈfice (D
three älter beds and ona distribu between Kitano and Nunobiki. By the and, tion pond at Kitano and another line of pipes Also, of the forty-second fiscal year (1909-10)
protested, against this. The British Admiral aber will be necessary to inform the signal- Board of Punishments,, bad already been re- ciently farcical without being silly. The singer Grist-Was the work completed?No. it is hoped that it will be possible to provide
Now, having arranged with the Ministry of Revenue to put aside the sum of Tls, 200,000 for initiating the rivar patrol scheme, we should give orders for the purchase of the new boats for active service, so as not to give foreigners any cause for complaint.
**
It is, however, expedient to distinguish the right of control.
We propose to lay the responsibility of arrest. ing pirates upon the local officials and that of searching for smugglers on the Customs.
·
It may be of interest to those who are not familiar with this fing to giva a brief descrip- tion of its characteristics, thus enabling us to easily recognize it when secu,
THE SUGAR "TRADE.
A JAPANESE COMPLAINT.
#
Did you approach the defendruts for plain iff's money—§ did.
And what were you told ?-One of the part- sers told me that it would be all right and that he would see Mr. Xavier.
On the following day I was informed that there was a dissolution of partnership and thatter at each house to which water is supplied In order to check waste. The laying of the Alter the balance sheet was not wanted.
the provision of meters about Yago,00 Whep beds, etc. is estimated to cost 100,000, whils
these measures have been completed, the big extension scheme will be undertaken., It in also stated that the streams of the Fatatabi and Tapao valleys will be utilised" in cases of emergency-Kobe Herald, payp
:DISASTROUS FIRE IN SEOUL,
DAMAGES ESTIMATED AT
1
Henrique Cruz said he was formerly a part- ner of Cruz and Company. Witness knew that plaintiff had been engaged to ge through the books and prepare a balance sheet, with a view to winding up the partnership. Witness saw plaintiff in the defendant's firm one afternoon, examining the books
bowever, was too small to allow him much Mr. room for his movements, which always give more effect to pisca, of this kind. Mr. W.A. Hannibal sang the comic song "He was a married man,” and being re-called rave imitations of the recitation of Rudyard. Kipling's well-known poem, "The Absent- Minded Beggar" by a wheezy old paron The Osaka Mainichi compfajots of the action Costermonger and a person who thought of the Japan Sugar Refinery Company, Limited, be could recite, but couldn't. This plece al- since it abbed the Dairi Bugar Refining Mill though not quite so funny, was more sensible buying up the Dairi Mill, and thus moan- than the first. Mr. Frederick Carr's renderlog polising the sugar refining business is Japan, it of "The Burglar's Serenade was decidedly pointed out, the company declared that it good and effective. Mr. F. Jokl again do would concentrate its sporgies upon the exten- lighted the audience with his violin solo Please arrange with the Customs.-
sion of the market abroad, and check jhe rise Humoresque which was well received. in the price of sugar at home, thus endeavour Mrs. A. G. Gidon now appeare i wgain and Please alco arrange with the Commissioner as
Japan Chronicle of 4th instant, to avoid the usual attendant evils of mono- sang "Sunshine and Rain," which pleased, to the proper method for conducting this matter. In the meantime, a permanent fund for this thirteen stars, while the eagle holds with its polles, The company, however, has entirely I those present 'even more than her first song: made between defendants and the plaintiff to expenditure Thould be given attention without delay.
The British Admiral will be in Canton next month, and it will be opportube for you to find out the indicated horse-power and speed of these craisers so as to promote mutual under standing.
The field of the Secretary of War's flag is red. An engle with wlage outspread, facing the observer and resting upon the national coat of arms, in worked in the centre of the flag. This figure is very similar to that shown on each of the colos in circulation. In the Philips pines. In its right claw a branch of olives is bald; in the left is a bunch of arrows, Im mediately above the head of the great bird is a white, circular balo, inside of which are placed
Mr. Master Did you see him making out a balance sheet that afternoon -I don't know.
Mr. Master contended that no agreement was
籍
Early on Tuesday, morning, reports, the disastrous fire, occurred in the Japanese quarter in Seoul, Korea. The fire originated in the Kikusuiro, to the adjoining houses, and travelled across the road, destroying the large brick building of the Japan Club, mb, M
01tbould.be raised and the matter beak a wavy ribbon with the legend E Plari. ignored this declaration, and has availed itself | Mr. Leckie took the part of My? Lamm make a balance sheet for $50. The defendants. Japanese restaurant. The flamos rapidly sprend·
Reply by telegram at once.
(Sd.), WATWUPUS10* (15),
m
[Telegram from the Bourd of Foreign Affairs te the Viceroy of Llang Kwang.]
H.Z. Viceroy ofKwangtung, "Hung" (f).
· The British Miolater has called with Ad- miral. (Moore?) and alleged that Britjib steamers bave repeatedly been robbed on the West River to the detriment of British trade and prestige.
bus Unum" appearing thereon. Placed near each corner is a large, white star.
Blue, yellow, white and black bunting enter into the make-up of this flag which is of a de- sign more difficult to make than the President's,
as it differs from the Chief Executive's in that it has the four stars in the corners while in the President's these do not appear. The Pre- sident's flag is with two exceptions, exactly similar to the Secretary of War's. The latter, as stated above, hat a red field and a star in
and no star in the corners.",
who was indisposed, and sang a comic soog in usual humorous styler The Middlesex Band then struck up "Haddon Hall," after which "God save the King" was played, and a very enjoyable evening was brought to à close.
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wanted an accountant to prepare a balance sheet and asked Mr. d'Almada to recommend effor Sgo when it was completed. Plaintiff, Mr. someons to do the work, they being willing to
Master sald, was engaged to do the work." One afternoon plaintiff called at defendant's office and examined the books. After about an hour's examination plaintiff informed one of the part nars that the work would take five or six days instead of five or six hours that he was cogaged by Goldring and Barlow; that he did was worth 5150, and if he was not offered that sum he could bot do I
cach corner, while the former has a blue field to ignore its formet declaration, and to plunge Adsetts for the murder of Gertrude Dayton will not have the time to do the work; that the work
of the advance in the market of raw sugar to raise the price of sugar.
Since the absorption of the. Dairi Mift, the company has been improving its business methods. The Osaka journal contends that it is only proper for the company to change old methods in or- der to save working expenses, and increase profits, but the company should not lose sight of the fact that as it tries to multiply its profis," so the price venience and loss of the public. It is to be
of
sugar advances, toghe incoa-
deplored that the company shows a tendency into the evils of a monopolised business. There is some excuse for a company resorting to such course ifite business is not paying, but the company in question has been making good pro fits, as is shown by the fact that it was able last half-year-a period of depression for the sugar market. Without raising the price of sugar, the company should be able to make larger proft than before by the saving of ex-. pastas incurred by competition," which the amalgamation with the Dari Mill bas rendered unnecessary. Despite this, the market of sugar
THE ADSKIES TRIAL:
SPECIAL JURY TO BE BMPANNELLED On Monday next the trial of William Hall be opened at the Criminal Sessions, before his Honour Sir Francis Piggott, Chief Justice.
A spečial jury, we are given to understand, will be empanelled in the case, and Mr.. H. G. Caltbrop, it is stated, has been retained by
he case of piracy that occurred two months aftermasier to secure one and that without I to pay a dividend of ao per cent. even for the the Crown for the defeate.......
ago was a serious one. The Chinese cruisers were said to be incapable of arresting any of the pirates, who became bolder every day be Cause the officials did not exert themselves and their system of policing was deplorable.
· He said that bis duty was to protect British in-' Larests.
If China was not going to effect speedy ro
The Ang which is on board the McClellan was ordered last week by Captain Scott of the Quarter-master's, Department, Manila. The Army was without a Secretary of War fiag of the dimensions desired and it was left to the undue delay. The Army, having no facilities for making this ensign, called upon the Cavite naval station to supply their needs. The navy storekeeper was unable to furnish the desired article but suggested that one could be manu- factured at the station and completed before the sailing of the AfcClellan for Hongkong.* ment Department and the Equipment (ficer, Lieutenant Commander J. R. Edie, after an
THE MALAY STATES,
A RECORD OF PROGRESS.
Evidence for the deseden was then called.. Judgment was entered in favour of the plain. tiff with costuju
CHINA'S FINANCIAL REFORM.
|
In all ig houses were totally destroyed and badly damaged, the damaged belog esti mated at about Yz00,000 There was no wind at the time, but the incomplete organisation of the fire-brigade, and the scarcity of water, are responsible for the widespread damage. Many girls were sleeping in upper rooms of the restaurant where the fire originated, and be före the alarm was esired the flames had obtained almost complete bold of the house. Many of the waitresses leapt from the windows, and some of them were injured. Happily no, one was killed.
A SAD DISAPPOINTMENT
THE 'RACE THAT: DIDN'T COME OFF”
fath inst.
A rush order was placed with the Equin. roseˇabout' Yı ́on the amo quality (No. 3); Straits Settlementà on the Federated Mäläv i Jenks' scheme, which was rejected two years either their or their owner's purse: must be
form he had to take the matter into his hands.
Now robbers are always prevalent; in the interview with the master sailmaker, Mr. E. province of Kwangtung and cases of piracy Valmas, advised that the flag woold be manu- are happening too frequently on the West River,factured and delivered to Captain Scat in time The local officials do not exert themsnives in
to allow of its being put on board the McClel arresting the pirates and foreigners have good as prior to her sailing. cause for complaint.
A speedy reform is truly necessary. In the place, guard-boats-should-be
strictly ordered to keep a vigilant which over the river and arrest all the pirates; and in the second place, magistrates of districts along the
For five days Bikeen seamstresses under the direction of Mr. Valmas worked faithfully on
flag, intricate
and from do to 70 san on shion (No. 4) in
diugh the competition between the agents mediately the Dairi Mill had been absorbed,
of the company and those of the late. Dairi
Mill is to some degree responsible for the advance, the company must be held re sponsible for breaking ita pledge. The how, bean awakened to a company has sease of the evil, and made an offer of 10,000 of the ranon quality for public auction on Friday, 43. A measure for checking the further advance. As the result of the auction, adds the fainthi, the market.may decline to some
brought to realise its mistake. The establish any further advance, now that it has been
ment of a sugar monopoly by the Government
The report of the High Commissioner of the States for 1906 is issued as a Blag-book and is the progress of the States continues unchecked, of the most satisfactory mature. It says that
the revenue of the year, after providing for an expenditure of 3,111,761 dels on the juhore railway, showing a surplus of 500,000 dola. Part of the surplus is due to the saving on establishments due to the rise in the exchange value of the dollar, but there has also baro a large expansion of the revenue under almost
If Chinese launch mastera cannot be made to abide by the terms of their licences, then made to bear the brunt.. This morninus co for each passes ger he carried in excess on the the coxswain of the steam-launch Tai Sing $5 aight of the 9th instant.
Policeman Montagus was responsible for the loss to the coxswain. He was on duty off Hanghom on the night in question when be
„Proposals for « uniform coinage for the Empire: are once more being put forward in Peking with some show of urgency and sin. cerity, and it would appear that Professor ARL is now to be studied anew in the light of the Ministry for Agriculture, Works and Come subsequent developments. The Treasury and
merce are reported in be moving in the matter, but it is by no means clear that they appreciate the difference between amateur re- commendation and practical reform. If in no other department of State affairs, at least reorzanization of her currency, it is esseniialighted the Tai Sing scaming for all she was for Chink to enlist the best expert advice, which worth Shau-ki-wan bound. He thought the
overcrowded. To chase on every head: The high price-of-tin-during-tho- CAB only be procured from bread. The police picance was out of the versions of the year led to a large increase in the recolta coming in a considerable shonage in the Cen moment is opportuno when a stimulus is forth from the duty on that metal to spite oftral Treasury; for it must be remembered that mine the decline in production is not likely foreign merchants all interests in China may application of machinery to the lower grade to be permanent, and with the continuance of be reckoned upon to oppose any change in the a high level in prices there is cause for present chaotic system of filoanco. 3f, how
is to be hoped that the advantage of
river should be strictly ordered to detect and made flag measures 12 by 24 feet and cost, f degres. The company is recommended to stop falling off in production. With the increasing with the exception of the Government and
clear all the lairs of robbers in the interior. Rewards should be offered, and time restricted, for the apprehension and punishment of all the pirates connected with each and every case of piracy bitherto reported.
the earth initas idega olje woke me make the feathers, claws, olive branch, arTOWE, OLC.
As completed, the handsome and carefully counting labour and material, about 150 pesos. The sail loft employes are now engaged in making a second one of these large flags for use by the Navy and also one of smaller size which is intended for use on small boats er
* Admiral Ch'un has been an able inunches.
and it is for you to decide whether be should be initracted to take charge of the matter for the safety of native and foreign merchants so as to avoid 'excuses taken by foreigners for their interference.
This is a matter touching the prestige of the State, and you must strictly order all the civil and military officers under you to make a diligent search withou: lapsing into the least carelessness. You should communicate to us by wire how you propose to proceed in the matter any time in future..
(Sd), Waiyuru Hap" (Y)
10.
There is probably na ng carried by the Army of Navy which is more difficult to manu- facture than the Secretary of War ensign, and the sail loft employes deserve much credit for orders given them are executed, the expeditious and careful manner in which
· THE SHANGHAI TAOTAISHIP.
The N. C. D. News, of 5th init, says :—The promotion of Taotai Jui Cheng to be Provin- cial Judge of Kiangsi removes from our midst an official whore duties have brought him for Telegram from the Viceroy to the Board of nearly two years into close touch with the for Foreign Affairs.]
eign community of this part. It is natural that during this period the executive of the Settle Their Excellencies the Board of Foreignment should not have found itself alwaysin agree Affair."Hung" (3).
ment
Taf Sing would have landed her passengers and have arrived at Au Tan, in Mies Day, before the official placace had reached the entrapes to Shau-ki-wan Bay Policeman Montague took a wiser course. There was also a possibility.
of the pinnace breaking down going her hardest-reports say, two knots-do he signal led the Tai Sing to stop. The coxswain of the
ous of large profits, it may loduce the Gavern. alarm as to the future of the tip mining ever, there are to be changes, tapdards of Chinese launch was quite: willing to oblige;
is threatening, and it the company is so convet
ment to take up the sugar refining business. is to be hoped, concludes the Osaks paper, that
It
industry. The
the company will adhere to its original pledge.stri Planting of rubber has made great measurement and weight as well as of value because be know it was disastrous to try and
The announced auction of 20,ood bags, of sugar by the company on Friday was postponed on the ground that the regular auction is to be hold tomorrow (5th inst.) The market, which had gone down by 10 or 20 seg on account of the sunbuncement of the auction, began to rise again upon the postponement of the auction. The stock of sugar is small everywhere at present, says the fatnicks, and the sugar market will never go down so long as the company pur- sues the present policy of withholding stock...
H
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· LUSITANO FOOTBALL CLUB,
during the year, the area planted having other countries; in India, for instance, the be recognized. The principle exists in increased from 38,000 acres, as stated on page 5 of the Resident General's report for 1005, la rapes weighs a fola (from, which is derived the 100,000 acres, and the area alienated for rubber word "isel") while the subsidiary coins weigh planting has doubled. As was anticipated in respectively and tools told, In Great Bri- tain, the legal weight of a penny is 1/3 oz, of a the despatch forwarding the reports for 105, halfpenny 1/3 oz., land of a farthing 1j10 oz., substantial beginning has already been made la- na rubber coltivation in Fabang, and the High and the hallpepay is one inch in diameter. A Commissioner locks forward to a rapid increase new standard coin for China abould not be a is the near future, in view of the comparatively as which is too big it might be made to easy terms under which land can be acquired weight tael and to measure a useful standard, in Pahang. The large increase in the applica-say an inch.-N. C. D. News tions for, land has accentuated the pressure on.
دیا
the Reveaus Survey Departments of the States, | THE JAPANESE CEMENT-TRADE, and the accutan
accumulation of arrears bas become serious.
The influx of labour for estate work continnen
The Lusitano Football Club open the season with an eleven-a-side competition on the to increase, Belt even if it were doubled there.
HOPEFUL PROSPECTS.
-- Telegrams marked Siù and Hap have been With His Honour, and that from time to League system. The following are the teams: would be no lack of employment for the intrado, a vernacular contemporary remarks that
carefully perased,
B. Vieira, W. Gardner,
race with the police launch, even if he had won, and like a sensible person.be brought her to a standstill when he heard the police mas tooting, On the arrival of the pinnace alongside his passengers were counted and he provided the officer with all the information needed willingly. He was licensed to carry 26 passengers. He had 6 on board, however Aud when his name and address were obtain ad, and the oficer started to leave, it was. stated that the Coxswain couticoualy volun
to tow him back to the
Whence he This offer, we understand, was refusedí' and to-day the coxswain realized the seriousness of the policeman's visit. to pleaded guilty at the Marine Court to carrying ico pusenger in excess and was ordered to pay a fine of Stolte
WEDDING AT YOKOHAMASHA
toered came.
at geen on October :st ni No. 264, Bluß Yoko-
ports the Jußen Gnarlic. The house had hoda prettily decorated, and in the drawing toom white flowers were most profusely displayed. Tha contracting parties were Miss Margaret V. H. Mason, of Philadelpha, U.S.A. and Mr. W. B. Taylor, of Manila Mr. Taylor, who is the accountant of the International Bank- Vokohama, some days ago and rated ing Corporation's Manila, office, inrrived!
by the Honghone-miru. Landing at 9:30 la Miss Masonho crosse
Patific the morning the proceeded to Mr. Metror's boujo and had time only to change inte charming wedding costume, which the shad war the Rev. E. 8. Booth, and Mr. M.D. brought with her. The officiating clergyman Currie acted as best man: The honse cere tifins was given at No. 361, K2Meiver pre- mony was preceded by an official registration at the American Consulate-General. A bridal posing the health and happlaess of wedded couple in 22. Bij maat and j'a li da prema
Mr. and MrsicTaylor) were to procedūța mara for the southward or belong Hong
to jold the
la reference to the prospects of the cement correspondence more or less acrimonious “A” team: A. V. Barros (capt.), Emil Hynd- - Crease, and be trusted that the new arrange- during last spring, when the business boom WAS 'should have punctuated the smooth course of man, F. X. Britto, J; 4. Remedios, 1. Bernardo, meets contemplated by the Government in still active, large orders were issued for foreign With reference to the matter of purchasing international relations. But there has been L. E. Remedios, A. G. Britto, J. A. S, Alves, conjunction with the plantars would do somo: cement on speculation, and abent 80,060 casks An interesting.wedding ceremony fork place additional cruisers for the West River, since nothing to affect the personal esteem in which Jose Remedios, C. H. Osmund, C. P. Pintos thing towards meeling the rapidly growing arrived at Yokohama and about 12,000 at Kabe the Ministry of Revenue has been pleased Tantal jul has been held by all who have to lay aside the sum of Tls. 200,000 for defray made his acquaintance. while on many oc Hyndman, A. H. Hyndman, Tome Perairs,
"B team: L. G. Cordeiro (capt.), H. A demand. The increase in the labour population in Juos last. By that time; however; a 'grams, the residence of Mr. N. W. McIvor, re-
on estates renders the question: of health of change had taken place in the economic ostas- ing the initial expenses four powerful and fast casions ready acts of courtesy performed at A, Barradas, 1 hos, Remedios, H. Campos, F. even more impariance than formerly, and the tion, many new companies had collapsed, and steam cruisers [rupboats] should be purchased the request of this or that foreign official Soares, Ant. Baptista, L'Aquino,. J. C. Gut-general body of planters fully recognise this. the demand for cement had practically ceased without delay in accordance with your instruc- have indicated a disponible in the settler Team: J. M. Victor (capt.), RC, Inédical attendance and hospital accommoda
They would have preferred that provision for The American cement was found to be inferior tions and the matter attended to properly... when possible.general harmony
iq quality, and importers made great afforts, tion should be provided by the Government, Piracy, is an endemic crime in the province ment, The Shanghai Tantai, it is well to Silva, J. M. Lopes, Carls: Remedios,
but without result, to dispose of their stocks. of Kwangtung since time immemorial. If a recall, is also one under authority, and there Ribeiro, C. A. Remedios, 1. M. R. Pereira, T. and were quite ready to repay the cast, The large arrival of foreign
Cement and thorough investigation be not undertaken and can be little doubt that the boticipations formed Perpeto, A. G, Rocha, J. Gardner, C. Boares, But now that they understand that the the projected cement companies, and also effectual regulations not formulated, it would when Viceroy Tuan Fang was appointed to D. Team L A. Oxorio (Capt.), F. da Government is not prepared to do this they are the extension of the old cement works, adser port the manner of conducting the affair, for the improved relations between Chineas and Fr. Soares, Al. Remedios, B. Cruz, G. France, the law, and he did not anticipate that therequently hesitated. Their fears have, however be impossible to effect any reform; I will re- Nanking have met thair fulfilment in part is Silva, A. Barradas, Al, Rogaris, D. Soares, taking steps to conform to the requirements of saly affected, the market, and buyers conse. Four approval after consulting with, the Acting foreigners in Shanghai. Quite recently we
1 by facts. Admiral Ch'an, ~~
have had occasion to express the general satis "E Team: A. Ribeira (capt), J. A plaint in regard to this matter. One of the Sakura Cement Companies require much time Bat there is a great deal of inconvenience, if faction felt with Trotei fui's action in issuing Yvanovich, P. A. Cordeiro, Castro, most satisfactory features in the report is the yet before starting business, and if the old the additional croisers sow proposed be placed proclamations on the subject of the infringe. 10. Remedios, P. Remedies, O. Rezario, diminution of crime in spite of the growth of companies have increased their output, the under the control of the Commissioner of Cus-ment of trade-marks. As far as Shanghal is C. Sequeira, An, Roche, M. Rochs. J. V. population. The city of depantas met the lock has not stated the market to Be the tomuu as requested by the British Minister. concerned a point has thus been
gained
are found to be practically permanent gaol birds | extent" as to force down the price." It is an unquestionable fact that the Com which might have been postponed in- in Team: .. M. Brito (cap.), A. Silva, has no doubt assisted to bring about this result, recent foundations heavy damages were caused missioner has no of a of definitely, if we had had to wait for action on Osorio, H. H. Remedio Ferro F. but the excellent work done by the police has in
Franco, D. A. Alonço, M. Beltrão, C. Alvar, alab.contributed to it in a large mondance was the market bas the clor good prospect. repairs will in rations parto, and the
for demand community may well congratulate Taqtài, Jui | W. Muttail, A. C, Botelho, Jr., on his fpromotion, and it will be hoped that Team: 1. da Roza cap!), F. Hyndman, very satisfactory considerable amount of The Kwassal Railway Company ordered over his tenure of effice in Shanghai will make for P. Yvanovich, V. Azevedo, J. Ribeiro, Ang propecting had beep done, and the Residem 700 canks, before the line, had been taken harmony in all bis future dealings with Baptista, F. M. G. Ozorio, A. Corveth Awas sanguine that it would open up some good over by the Government, from the Osaka Ce foreigners as an able and trusted official of Rezarlo, H. M. M. Remedios, A. Sequeira. mining and on the Lepar, the Ligt, and the mant Company.-7.pus Chronicle, in a the Imperial Government,
WE Taami, J. C. Barrette (capt) JaHrad Jimpol, food serdang ata/45 F man, J. T. Victor, M. Leito, F. Rosa, E. M. O. B
SCORES of people journeyed to Wong.Del Remedios, A A. Botelho, F.A. Barradas, 7]. THE Hon, Treasurer of the Alice Memorial chong on Saturday and Sunday nights to Parretto, & A. Lopes, P. da Cruz... po and Affiliated Hospitals, acknowledges with witness, the firework display, which was given
The officers of the Labiano
Football Club thinks the following donation to the funds at the Windsor Gardens. For the convenience areƒ--Chairman; A, G. da Rocha): Serrotary, of
of the hospitals s
of those who intended to take the tip out the CM, CV.Ribeiro) Treasurer, A. V. Bairos Tar Shop Coild
Tramway Company, man i spečiai „ou The
Non-Chini Captain, iv 1. V. Ribalroj Vice-Captain 2 days Gapp & Co.
gardens were beautifully illuminated with yari Chin Rosa Committee, C. Barratto, Vice, Pharmacy
coloured lantern and for nearly three hours a Mi Britto, J. O. Remedios, P. M. Remedies, Hon Mr. Wel Yok
grand meplay lastede",
Police and interferencs out of his Jurisdiction
is not permissible. The sphers of influence should be distinctly defined and only thì right of searching for smugglers be under bis con trol. For this service there are sufficient Launches at the disposal of the Maritime Cus toms and no more need be added for the pre- Moreover, the proposal for additional cruisera is a special festum for the Police and has no- thing to do with the searching for smugglers.
The West: River, from Chiuchow and Wu chow upwards down to the Chi Kiang catuary is everywhere infested with pirates and the means - for the patrolling theres with the four addi. tional cruisers sa now proposed le still conal-
the part of the Central Government. This
The Appointment of his Honour M. T. Liang to Shaoghai faa walcame Innovations, an the new, acisi will be the first Kaglish-speaking occupant of the post. His education abroad cannot fall to promote a more ready, under" standing in his dealings with foreigners, and we lok forward with confidence to a marked Improvement during his régime in te relations butween the two sections of the company,
Remedios.
necessary
such
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bury though