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THE FAR EASTERN REVIEW
KOME GOVERNMENTE AND CROWN COLONIKS,
With the June lance of the Far Eastern Re view begins the fifth voluis of that admirable trade and engineering publication, which continues to maintain the high standard it at 10 in the early days of its career. la the latest number, there is a wide range of articles la cluding a description, with photographs, of the Royal State railways of Slam, the Bangyang iron and steel works, s glance at Swatow, bydraulic gold mining in Burma and rubber cultivation. The load og editorial is entitled
colonies," spacially concerned with the recent action of the British Governmesi in deciding to wipe out the opiam divans Hongkong, without consulting the Legislative Council as to the probable resaltz likely to flow from m such drastic action. Speaking of the Crown Colonies, the
weiter in the Review trenchantly, observes. The government of these latter is general. marked by crass ignorance and lets ly than no consideration for the wishes of the colonists by the Home Government. Recent Events in Hongkong have roused the indignation of the British resident and mer chants. It appears that, without warning, the Imperial government decided to wips out the opium linde in the colony without regard to the anormous losses sure to be involved and with
THE HONGKONG, TELEGRAPH SATURDAY JULY 114_1908.
"HONGKONG OIMEBANA CLOB
(Mr. Bretton 7 Slivõlake, fai lbs.
MT WEG:Clarke's Gamecock (Iata Combp
Mr. Dryasdust's Harthquake, 115, Mr. Drysidust's Coxcomb, too lo Capt. Heathcote's Lancaster Rose, 118 fos Ar R. F. C. Maniacs Blue Nile, 1sriba Mr. F. H. May'Astral 153 Iba Mr. B. Morris Brownberry (hate Lingfold),
THE THIRD MEETING TREMA. Danas Rubber Tren, The programme of the third meeting to be held at the Happy Valley, on Saturday, the
tb, prox. (weather permitting) is as follows (1.-4.00) p.m.--THREE QUARTERS OF MILE FLAT RACE HANDICAP For Chios ponies subscription griffint of this season 1907-1908 and all "ponies" entered in the Hongkong Griffin Stakes and/or the Tientsia Stakes at Dr. J. W. Noble's Baluchi Chief, 14 ( lbs, các the Hongkong Jockey Club Masling 1908.99 MEREK Jockeys who have not won more than two PROGRESS OF SINGAPORE official races in Hongkong, Shanghai or
Bikers Tientsin "allowed giba. 181 prica: A cop pre-
KatoWay of the Orient, sa AN
go to winner,)
sented, and price: $15. (Entrance fees to Mr. F. B. Descon's Lyn, 140 lbs. Mr. F: B. Deacon's Abstainer, 15a iba, Mr. H. W. Kenny's Resignation, 154 lbs. Mr. Medico's Sofrano Rose, 154 lbs./ Dr. J. W. Noble's Strathnairn, 146 lbs.
Singapore, the ga remarkable Instance: of, the profress derived, by the effans of capabla administration, For
REPAIRING SHI
DONE
in the your" 1821, thère" were but? 129 mailing „Tefuted; bis. bill to the captain, who to the
vassels entered inwards with a capacity of 130,000 tons, the Sgares, for 900 total verzala entered of a thanage of
zist the world,
to
(TO THE EDITOR OF TAS
COMMON SENSEX
practice.Yours faithfully
Hongkong, ngth June, 1903,
THE INFORMER.
• In brilliant sunabine, nad pasciosily at the Mr. Justice Gomperts gave bis reserved decis hour appointed, the first teamur of the Im sion last Tuesday morning in the case in which perial: japaners Volunteer. Fleat, was launched the master of the steamship Progru-Captain from the Miten Bishi Dockyard, and Engine Thomas Schjavig wat sued in the Supreme Works on the 6th allime. The ceremony, says Cofit, last Monday, by Wan Wong, an the Nagasaki Prear partook of Bational Sir,Why not bice someone to provide amusements for the town 11 am told there engineer, of 137 and 139, Second Simet, West character, invitations having been lasaed to the and two old professionsin here who know the Palet, to recover the sum of 5326 money due members of the Fleet Association throughout work and who gare, an excellent peformance for work done and material supplied, the Empire, H.1.H. Admiral Prince Arias for Engire Day judging by Frum reports. for In this matter it will be remembered the awe Fatron of the Fleet Association, WA Engage Miss Horne, pay a weekly mm, leave do certain works When this was completed Commander Nunomada Nanome read a talk is like theory-usela baalde solid 'plaintiff was called nu board the Progress 30 anable to be prese:l; wakuondoa Prior the worry of programme to harð Let the
bat sent an aide-de-camp
(01|pay expepial, Taunch, to pay, sending him to the churterers, address from Prince Arisugaw which was denied responsibility, and plaintiff was responded to by Mr. Maruta, General Manager referred back to the caplain, but he got no of the Dockyard. He then cut the cord and
who
almost immediately the vessel slid gracefully appeared for the defendunt, argued that the down the ways, the bottle of wine being captain could not be held liable as plaintif was ordered to do the work by the charierers broken over her bow as the started. The varsel," which has a very smart appearance, For the plaintiffstries the Mr. Otte Kong Sing opinion that the defendant was was Di was decorated with evergreens and flags.: “An The evidence showed that an agreement given and
estered the water the usual: Samrat entered between, caplain and contractor. Relection of m. Sasebo Naval Hand play พม่ There was no evidence to show otherwise. The keel of the Sakura-mara was laid down The captain was looked at as" the principal, on August 20th, 1907; it is expected that the He was the person who, was given power by vessel will be ready for san & withiniwalya iba Klíng ho in society, rich artis, TO months from that time.) Har first vayage will vive the subscribers to the Volunteer Fleet an be around the coasts of Japro, in order to
'a zealous and devoted servant of the cpportunity to Inspect her; the crisp should
never forgetting that the ose also prove a valuable advertisement for the
im to be accompliabed, is the bezetting of bome ship-boilding industry She will then money. Visions of a passion with small be turned over to the Osaka Shosen Kaisha place in the country stocked with plantain tress, and.bo in the Formosan service is an: absolute essential to independance, pisa op
The dimensions, etc., of the vessel are as
before his eyes as the culminating triumph in a. follows:
life-long series of financial victories. Langth. 335 feet breadth, 43 feet; depth, But by the Celestial, he is estimated in '■ 31.6 feet draught, 17 fent; tonnage, gross rather different manner. The slave of a blun.." 3,200 tone; displacement, 3,880 tons horse power, 8,500; speed, 21 knoti; coal storage daring and allen Government, towards can the contempt and fear in which he is CORVET capacity, 600 tons
Singapore lies at the foot of the Kotisfaction. Mr. Andrew G. Jackson, Pen DimGYMKHANA STAKES-Value longla, and in pouff of townage entering the Stoo, Distance one mile. For all China port is now the seventh Ponies, Catch weights at to st. 6 lbs. Win. It has a most magaificent barbour and a large ners of an open, race or open griffin race amount of money is being expended to afford bs extra. Non-winning subscription grifios sheltered anchorage to vessels. The country allowed glbs.
have not won - Jockeys who
is very fertile and rich in ores, while there are more than two official races in Hongkong, Do serious floods, selemic disturbance_pt spl. Shanghai or Tientsio allowed 5 iba. A copdemics as in other Eastern ports. The pro called the Gymkhana Cup will be presentedgress of the Federated Malay Stater still cop. at the end of the season to be won by the tinues, the country being extensively developed, poa
scoring most marks in the races railways are being constructed, new tin, moes for the Gymkhana Stakes at the Gymkhana opened, while owing to the great European de
counting mand for rubber, plantations are being laid
Meetings, during the card; and for out on a most extensive scale.
t consulting the people of Hongkong or even ainting its purpose. Had Hongkong been a city in central Rossin the mandate could not have been more arbitrary. The proceedings at the Legislative Council when the question was taken up by Mr. Murray Stewart are summaris- ed and the concinasoula: “ Imperial'despotism
the triumphed for
Sa time. Tar
in as we are able to learn the Home Government costiques in itu former attitude.
RBY
There were a
a sufficient number of representatives of the bome ment at the meeting of the Council to smoth
local expression, but the principle will not down." The article proceeds to deal with the resiguallon of Senhor Coutinho, the late Gover nor of Macau, quoting from there, and finally which appeared in the Hongkong Telegraph, and the conditions prevailing in the Philippines, are discussed, an illuminating and most instruc
to
4 points for a first; 2 for al
third. The benefit of marks already scored to pass with the pony on a tale. Any winner of the race to carry 5 lbs, extra for each win subsequent starts for the race, but in the event of a pony carrying the penalty not
tima winning, 3 lbs. fo be deducted next staris. Such 2 lbs to reosain deducted until bo wins again when he will carry the full penalties without de section. Penalties ac cumulative up to 15 lbs. Entrance fee 55.
and
the agents or owners, not by the charteren. was liable, and gave judgment for the plaistie Mr. Gomperte said he thought the captain with.costs.
THE UNRAST IN YUNNAN;
IMPERIAL DOUBTS:
ware
played
H
' '
" mata, anjing " Is among the Malays
vested with, wide". convied place in native
reckoned a man of some official standing in- powers and occupying an
{{ooked:
up to as 1-to appears in the cysg of hie, Europe very clever fellow indeed, whose principal duly
Pienia" is unknown; a, buyer, and 19//sk/fitacy
zad prize: 515, (Hall entrance fees to go the port in 1906 is 10,593, as compared with the news with soma double as to the accuracy ; shaft siesm turbine,Pinas, Parson's: triple i ́hold; : A man without a soul, to whom, honour"
lons, an increase of nago was 14,468,285 id. at rest, for the time being, by the strenuous i cruiser, the Sakura-marù will carry two 6-inch liberty of the subject, 'Bala P
Mr. Brution's Silverlake, 146 lbs.
to winner.)
Mr. Brutton's Kingston, 151 lbs. Mr. Darins Rubber Tree, 151 lbs:
Hound) 146 lbs.
For Chin pony backs and polo ponies passed as such by the committes of the Club. Catch weights 19st. To be ridden by riders who have been the bona fide owners of auch ponit for at least one calendar month we have preceding the Gymkhana and who, have never won an official race in Hongkong or Poio Club and members of both services
tive article in every way. Another reference Mr. F. B. Deacon's Plym (late Itomeward
Hoogkong appears under the heading
Mr. Dryasdusi Earthquake,'156 lbs. "Hongkong-Manila calle trade," in connec tion with the recent protest by Messrs. Mr. Dryasdusi's Coxcomb, 151 lbs. Jardine, Matheson and Co,, Bhewan Tomes Capt. Heathcote's Lancaster Rose, 151 lbs. and Co
and Butterfield and Swire against Mr. R. F. C. Master's Blue Nile, 151 ibi..
the export cattio.| Mr. F: H, May'a Astral, 151 lbs. the injury done to trade of Hongkong by the staffing and dren-440 pm-WELTER RACE-Half a mile, ching of cattle at the Animal Depot. On this point the Revien says: In this connection it Government might be said that the Philippine has been expending millions of dollars in an Ineffectual effort to stamp out rinderpest, and the unloading of imported cattle that are either sick and susceptible to disease as a seruit of the stuffing at Hongkong, did not serve to assist in making this campaign & success. This attitude on the part of the Philippine Government has no motive but the protec tion of Philippine stock, and there is every rea. son to believe that satisfactory regulations will be arranged for so that this frade may be encouraged. The action of the Hongkong authorities in promptly suppressing the stuf fing process has made a most favourable im- pression and reflects credit-upon-the-business- firms who took the initiative. The Review is as discursive and interesting in other respects an ever and certainly cannot be ignored by those connected with the business life of the Far East.
THE PAKUMEN RAILWAY.
JAPANESE VETO MAINTAINED.
Tokia, June 34. The Japanese Chargé d'Affaires in Peking has presented to the Chinese-Government the. Japanese counter-statement on the Fakumen Railway, to which reference was made in niany telegrams to the North-China. Daily News of June ti. It points out that Japan does not abstruct the development of Chinese territory and it suggests that a line should be built con secting Fakumen with a poist on the South Manchurian Railway-N, CD, NEWS,
CHINESE BOAT PROCESSION IN SARAWAK.
Mr. Khoo Slin Tan, the Sarawak Opium Farmer, recently approached the Governmest on behalf of the Hokien Chinese Community for special permission.to hold a public proces sion in the township of Kuching on the 24th, 26th and 18th of this month, says the Saraso Garific of the 16th June,
The
for the 'arrangements the hands of a Committee of
Procession.
The steamer has
Kiska:
prince hmong thieves, a
the
her undesirable
of
A extremity Malacca Biraits,
the
will doubtless al- shipping port, art prac ways romain a great dically controls the door to China and Japan. The latest shipping statistics are for the year
A Paking letter states that when the Em 6, and a comparison 19
of British and foreign tonnage entering the ports shows the great press Dowager read. Viceroy Hai Liang's tele- extent to which Japanese competition as gram the other day reporting the restoration of entered sincs the cessation of hostilities with order in Yunnan and the dispersal of the anti- Russia. The total number of vesicle entering barchist insurgents, her Majesty received of the Viceregal report. These were, however, 10,872 in 1905, while the
Being intended for service in war-time a
detestable and Altoge 749.94 to 11000 profestations of Prince Ching who declared and six 13-pounder guns. Every care has been however, there is a decrease in British ship:
parson ping as compared with 1995 of 253,482 toms, that Viceroy Hai Liang, would pot dare to takeo in construction to fit the vessel for war- If this be the aspect in which the Chinese the next largest decrease belag America, mislead her Majesty. About a week ago fare, the steam turbines being protected by coal workers and traders view the nativa malay one
bankers below the water line. The system of vit, 42,965 tons Japanese topouge gained a dispatch was received from Yunnan to 241,252 tons, and Russia 147,358-100s. Ger- the
which the that there were still scattered water-light compartments was alto selected scarcely conceive the abhorrence with
police pose the Chinese, in mao tonnage increased by 07,059 tons, Dutch bands of ensuite, on the causing-Toug with a view to minibre Built under the special former is looked on by his fellow country. 63 190 tons, French 20,463 tone, Norwegian klag borders which were causing much
men. In Europe the class also epicy An and Swedish 10,701 tous, Austrian 13 882 tops trouble to the shofities. This report once supervision of Dr. Sakurai and Dr. Shin, of the unenviable reputation, and are instant and Spanish 63,167 tons. The taking over more argused the Imperial doubts had suspi Imperial Nary Dr. Sakurai visited Formia
of reprisals, bat there in of the Tanjong Pagar Docks by the home cious, and a sharp Rescript was at once sent to last year in order to ascertain the requirements difference. Here the informer is not only the Guverament has directed a good deal of Viceroy Hat Llang ordering him to explain necessary for the climatic conditions under link between crime, and punishment, but too often the instigator, if not the active perpetrator, attention to Singapore. The premises of the himself and to delay no longer in clearing the which the vessel will be employed.
and not content, with deceiving the police. company formed la 1863 have a space, what province once and for all of the pests. In re vessels above time with sufficient water along informed the Throne of Bun Yat-sen's escape
the innocent householder who either has incurr affording bertbags for large gumber of ply a joint telegram in, the names of Viceroy
ziving fairs information, he has little screpla la Liang and Governor Chang Ming-ch'i of Kwang
concociles e plan of campaige, directed mykinst side for ships of the heaviest draught, and ar
the strength: 10 Europe (already noted in this column) which
ed his displeasure of whose simplicity and inno- protected by a breakwater
sin nefarious designs
The secret police fond is his bank raserive which can be drawn on when with keen appetito and eagle eyes he searches for fraces, of
munity, but the blackmailing of the poor and A surgery, a dispensary, and two isolation defanclass is his current deposit account on hospitals will doubtless. Be as serviceable for
which be ladents with us sparing hand. the vessel in her mercantile capacity as the ready tool of the rich "Chinaman war-time.
As the vessel is primarily intended for naval
accommodation will be provided forfour special service, no money will be wasted on undue decoration of the interior, but comfortable first-class, 28-ordinary first-class, 41 second room is among the luxuries to be provided for the special first-class passengers. The peculiar. necessities of the Formosen Lervice bave been kept in view throughout the construction of the fittings, do
An' espantial
by
fo farther
Chipa. Open to members of the Jockey and of the tide. The storage capacity for coali, / showed that the back of the insurrection bad | class;'and-240 steerage passengeri. A, drawing: cance offer ready weapons to BER
A
240,000 tons. There are two graving docks beeb actually broken. We now understand well as to members of the Gymkhana Club. and the Victoria Dock, fitted with modern that instructions have since been sent to Vice Winning ponies in the weiter races at the Ist appliances. The earning power of the Board roy Hai Ling to distribute large sum of and and Gymkhana this amazon to carry 7lbs. controlling the docks has shown a steady money from the Yunnan treasury, amongst the extra. Entrance fan 53 1st prize presented increase since the, taking over of the concern. I inhabitants of the districts: that"anfared from: vastal, especially with' regard to the sana' | weakness on the part of the criminal
2nd prize $15. (Entrance fees to go to winner.)
Mr. P. W. Goldring's Wildman, Mr. H. E, Large's Blotting Pad. Mr. H. Lauren: Chicano.
Mr. L. Keaton's Soudan (late Forfar). Mr. E. G. Morrel's Kirkgunzson. Mr. P. R. Wolff's Esperanto.
and considerable attention has been given to the subject of extension works. The Govern ment of the Straits Settlements has also in band the construction of a besin of 270 acres and aquay of dearly a mile in length for the accommodation of steamers, the works exter... sion involving an expenditure of over two million pounds. The great harbour scheme. which has been a subject of discussion for some time, is estimated to cost about one and a half million pounds, the Government having commenced work on the reclamation of a large area in front of the present sea wall, The direct tide of Singapore with South: Wales is very light, and with the growing in portance of the Straits Serflement 'li is very improbable that a greater demand will ensus' for Welsh coals owing to the fact that Singa. pore is in a zone where native coals would naturally predominate, having regard to the low freight rates compared with the high cost of transportation from South Wales. A fair quan: Mr. W.-G. Clarke's Gamecock (late Camphor tity of coal, however, is anonslly despatched
45.00 p.m.-FIVE FURLONGS FLAT RACE,
For all China posies. Wei,ht for inchor as per scale. Placed ponies in the Gymkhana Stakes at either of the fint two Gymkhana meetings this season buried. Previous with ners at this meeting 7 lbs, extra. Jockey who have not won, more than two official races in Hongkong. Shanghai or Tientsin allowed 5 lbs. Entrance fee $5. rst prize : || A cup presented and prizes $25. (E. trance fees to go to winner)-
Mr. Brutton's Nutmeg 1-5 lbs. ;.. Mr. Brutton's Kingston 155 lbs.
Tree) 149 lbs.
to Singapore from Cardiff, a good proportion
of which is on. Admiralty account. The following table shows the actual quantity of. Cardif "real" despatched to Singapore from
during the past three years
Year.
* 1907 ***
أمور
The
Тора pii:52,735 |
195043,026 progress of Singapore, as gathered t
Είνα
the recent insurrection.-N. C. D. News,
VOLUNTEER CORPS ORDERS
SIGNALLING CLABS,
Parade. At headquarters at 5.30 p.m. on Tuesday, the goth instant,
The examination for the above class will be held on Tuesday, 7th July, 1958.
RECRUITS,
Fardo-At headquarters, at 5.30 pm, ou Friday, the 3rd July, 1908, for 15 pdf, 237, gun drill. Sergt. Basford will attend,
CRAKE CUP.
A shoot for the Engineer Company will take place at King's Park Range on Sunday, the th July, 1958, for the above cop commencing at 9 am
Ammunition must be procured from Volun- tear Headquarters (which will be supplied free by the O.C. Engineer Company) before t p.. on Saturday, the 4th July, 1998;
DOMINA AMBULANCE CLABS. :...
The undermentioned N.C.O's and man pass. ed a satisfactory examination in First Aid to the Wounded, on the 4th June, 1908, and have been awarded certificates accordingly. Sergt. F. O. Day, Corpl, A. E. Wright, Gooner P. L. McPherson, Gunners T. Loft, B. E. Fielder,
·JOINED⠀⠀
and hands same to second competitor, who the latest shipping statistics we had from E. Hope, and P. Jacks, india
Mr. Darius Rubber Tree 15 lbs. Mr. F. B, Deacon's Plym 161 1b. Capi-Heathcote's Bidier Roy-15a-lbs. Mr. W, j: Webb Bowen's Sahib 155 lb. 5.5.20 p.m.-DESPATCH RACE- Hongkong Mounted Troop n. Hongkong Gymkhana Club: Four a side. First competitor an each side starts with a despatch to be handed him at starting post, rides half a mile, alops rides similar distance and hands same to 3rd competitor and so on to 4th competitor on each side, who must weigh-in over. Iz stone; other competitors, catch weights; any China, ponies. The first of the two al competitors to hood his despatch to judge at winning post to win competition for his side. Da spatch dropped must be picked up by.com- petitors. Each competitor must be ug mounted when receiving despatch. Mr. F. B. Deacon bas kindly presented four prices for the winning team.
Troop Team.
are in members of the Hokien Community of which Mr. Ong Tiang Swee is Frosident, and Messrs, Khoo Sian, Tan and Khoo Siew Jin, the Opium Far meri, are specially importing from Penang the propenics, etc. required in order to have every. tbing,on the grandest possible scale and make the procession the longest and most gorgeous Lieut. C. H. Ross,
Trooper W. S. Dupree, in Sarawak, of any that has yet been seen
'C, G. Mackie. The whole of the Hokien Chinese in the State
R. F. C. Master, of Sarawak are interested and will take part
Gymkhana Club Team. in the procession which will extend for over * quarter of a mile in length. The Gorera The Hon. Mr. F, H. May. ment have promised to supply twelve police Mr. H. F. Hickman... cepitables to guard the procession and keep order on the appointed days. On the roth the Chinese bands which are to take part will march
round the town. For the excessary prepara» tions which have 10 be-made two temporary sheds have been erected is the Main attap Barker opposite the shop houses of Masar
TWO
Swee Ann and Chin Hin respect oppone
theatre buildings have alen been put i
the Hokian Chinese Temple for wayang per formances from the 15th to goth instant. On the evening of the abib, the last of the three appointed days, at about 8 pm- the procession proceed to Padangan where the Chinese jank which forms the principal figure in the procession will be barnt
The so which have been collected
all over
amount, we are informed, to About $20,000 and will be expended on. this- procession which is balog organized for the Beneft of the Country: so hope that by the
The Chinese traders solely hop
hope that by this
above, is very great, and Singapore as the gate way of the vast Orient will undoubtedly loam more largely in the future as the exploitation of the East proceeds.➡Cardly Journal of Com merce. March 24,
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AN INGENIOUS ROBBERI. THE '" DEVIL " 18 THE CLOCK!
A most ingenious robbery was perpetrated a couple of nights ago at Ban Kee near Sam Sen says the Siam Free Press This, locality is inhabited by many rich Malay families, and consequently became a mark for robber speculation. A rich Malay's house was selected first visit, and towards hours,
of the airy won the old patriarch of the tum bering family thought he heard a noise down stairs; Hallstened again, and assured himselfibst ideed there was a noise, and so be cautiously proceeded to the parlour, from whence the sounds came. In the compartment stood an anci. 6.00 p.-ONE MILE FLAT RACE esttime-keeper, of the Grand Father's Clock For Chins ponies subscriptios griffins of any type, that stood ninety years on the floor. So did Malay stole softly in with a lamp in his
G. K. B. Brutton. H. E. Large.
Mr. R. J. Brown joined the Corps on the 16th June, 1958, assigned Corps No, 1032,and posted to the Infantry Company,
Mr. C. Summers joined the Corps on the 18th June, 1908, assigned Corps No. 1083 and 1983 and posted to the Engineer Company.
Mr. J. D. Campbell joined the Corps on the ráth June, 1908, assigned Corps No. f014 and posted to No 1 Company, H.K.V.A.
Mr.
"THE ANTI-OFIUM GAMPAIGN":
Owing to the slackness with which upium is suppressed by the provincial authorities, the Imperial Commissioners of Opium Prohibition aro about to appoint a number of officials whose "dutler shall be to visit:
fit the different provinces and so ascertain, the local conditions relating to the prohibition of opium,
As for, the manner of auppressing opium smoking among the Metropolitan officials, the Commissioners will request the heads of the various Ministries and yaméos to make our a list of opium-smoking officials ander them. within ten days. The Commissioners will then compel the smokers to go through the opium care offered by the Imperial Anti-oplum Bureau-N, C, D, News,
BDUCATION IN CHINA,
NEW REGULATIONS.
The Board of Education -has-issued: ten.
regulations governing educational matters throughout the whole Empire. They are as follows 1---
Paket
16
(D)-That in, every district Bureau shall be established to encourage the gentry to open colleges and students to attend same MAN
10
who has a grudge against his neighbour, or the Chitty who has been nutritted by his own familiar friend, and does not hesitate to strike the cowardly blow with callout indiference the why or wherefor, sufficient for him that be kills two birds with one stone. The vindictiva aggressor is now a sponge in bla hands, Rad. threats to convey evidence to the Russulted i sure masss of supplying the squeesion process as one who in discovering a willing slaws finde he has raised up a bar
hard and tyranpona, taak master, from whose rapacious clutches there le no escape. The Samsenge look to him for employment when a man has been, smarked down for attention, and in the parligus of Sago street are to be found his friends, male, and female. But life is not all moonshina, ke: has enemies whom be fears, many and cun- ning, and he knows not from what dark comer there may spring the wolf, and how soon his brains may be spattered on the footways, Even now his body bears ́tile àvidance of deres stab thrusts all too near the region of the heart,- The life of the "police nose” is on no too secure a footing, and among those with whom he smokes the pipe of peace, amidst the rise of opium fames, though he accepts their good wishes, laughing over their mutual ance cesses and lamenting their few fallurns ho never knows, bot Always suspects, more than one is waiting the first opportunity, to give him the sudden push latosoiber world be Singapore River is a convenient, burial,pláca, (3)-Every capital city must have at least and the sumpan with its silent bardan carries. one hundred primary schools and a minimum with the flowing tide, the old gunny bag of five thousand students. alice with its waight of stones and somebleg cold (3)All prefectures and districts must have and clammy besides which hedefrosting
and schools
place amongst the mating dapizens of the hare (4)-Every village must have one primary at out. It is however the farm Ayslom school and minimum of forty students activities and the exercise of his rarcalitike. He Hamlets shall combine to form a similar classiContraband bas an attraction for frugal mlada scation
and the generally peacefully disposed, and la abiding native citizen feels file if any, moral qualms at lending handle cheating the authorities. A charge of smuggling is to easily. up then often the accused in exposure, and a charge of which he may or may not be entirely Innocent
Apa salan ark the
asks the surprised hodieholder, awakened from dreams of porbaps with memories of his carty loren, and noneppetto Extrmore, surprised when from corner of the room den is abstracted qukatify bichando; the stamp of the Farmers, Riddhich
wake of the Goremment Anal of Education in the kind or quality sap (10)-The Commissioner of each of the Provinces shall make a thorough dispensers of the drug. investigation in accordance with the foregoing in an eastern country the and shall inquire into its proficiency of ore fation the informer, lihwell bint fessors and teachers and report thereon. Two DOCERSITY: years shall be allowed for the carrying out of and if kometimes she innocua, this work;
of fabrication An from which ascape ja dific
(at least forty 'thon and students.
minimam
of two
A. Cheriton joined the Corps on the 16th June, 1908, assigned Corps No. 1025 and posted to No. 1 Company, H.K.V.AEE
Mr. Li E. Lammert joined the Corps on the 19th June, 1998, assigned Corps No. 1026 and()-Every child at the age of seven years posted to No: Company, H.K.V.A.
shall be compelled to attend school.
(6)-Any officht poceeding in persuading gentry schools be rewarded.
Mr. F.). Rowley Joined the Corps on the 19th June, 1908, Corph No.
to
that offers the most remuneratīva scope for, bla
postal to ho. Company, TEVA 2017 and 869)- The parents of any child, of tares years prepared to adopt a casosch, allude to avoid
Mr. G. Piquet joined the Corps on the 1gb June, 1908, assigned Corps No. 1028 and posted to No. 1 Company, H.K.V.A...A
Mr. A. A. Clarion joined the Corps on the 19th June, 1998, assigned Corps Na, 1029 and posted to No. Company, H.K.VA
Mr. W. W. Edwards Joined the Corps on the 10th June, 1908, assigned Corps No. 1030 and intru- posted to the Engineer Company,
it bad
of age or over, shall be held responsible for the attendance at school of such child and will be punished in the event of its failors to attend
(8) The officials in charge of the above mentioned Bureaus will be rewarded
accessful but in the event of failure will be degraded. *(9) --All: prefects and magistrates, who fail to obtain the stipulated number of schools and
pupished.
season and all ponies entered in the Hong and searched the room, Rod found no Mr. J. Osborne joined the Corps on the 20th students: in their respective districts; will be declared to be on cha naimpeach ble:
kong Griffin Stakes and/or the Tientsia Stakes at the Hoogkong Jockey Club Meeting der He then proceeded to look at the
bo might be
He
MAY 18800IATION:
of detection - svefĕ present of the old thief, who is bim into the police vet during a lifetime of law! comdrums of bla prenssit on
Weight for inches as per scale Wic and to bis great bad not done for year, to the infantry Company.
- found that
· 1908.
June, 1908, assigned Corps No, to31 and posted eg: ponies at any official meeting other stopped short the labouring under an optic: RESIONED.
* than subscription griffes of this season 1907. 1968 and popies entered in the Hongkong al delusion, the old fellow.rubbed his eyes again Gunner E. W. H. June 11 primited to Griffin Stakes and/or the Tientsin Stakes and approached closer, bringing the light almost resign on leaving the Colony wir effect from a the Hongkong Jockey Club Meeting in touch with the face of the clock. This time 1905 of one race 7 lbs, extra of two or there was no mistake. The clock had stopped, 33rd June, 1908 our in
friend decided more races 13 lbs, extra. Non-winning and so
1 to set the pendulum runners subscription grimins of this season swinging. He then proceeded to open the ACCORDING to the annual report of the
907-1909 and son-winning runners in the door of the great clock, when with a cry of Standard Life Asurance Compaey, of Edin. HONGKONG VOLUNTEER RESERVE hapted in co Hongkong Grifin Stakes and for the Tientsin terror be dropped the light and rashed out burgh, for which Mesum, Dodwell & Compare Stakes at the Hongkong Jockey Club meet calling on the neighbours and crying that the the local agents, the past year bas, been very 1908 allowed 716s. Winners at althier of devil or påt had taken possession of his clock successful. During the year 4,543 new policies IDE the two Gymkhana
son that he saw him with his own eyes and heard were written, insuring the large sum of chana, meelings this season
bla horrible aspulchrall, voice. The family: 1,334,166. Of that sum £231,715 wasre-insured the and previous winners at this meeting to catty and The, neig oura nosiered
, neighboura
dtogether
spot|| Consequently the not new invgruaces: Were who have not won more than two official got mere lights and proceeded ether and with other offices at premium of 47,850. races in Hongkong, Shangas) or Tientsin fully armed and determined to efect in over two milions
Theo £48,434 was ro A cap presented, and price $15. (Entrance approach they found that the clock's door was belved is consideration of anauities granted, foas to go to winner.) B
atlil open and that nothing worse looking than and 506,5ri ja interest; and dividende. Th *ME F, B. Deacon's Abstainer, 148 lbs.
the motionless pendulum was to be seen, total premium rayange, after allowing for re forther search it was discovered that's let of insurancer came to: 21,007, 51, bringing thi walable silver articles, which had been the gross roce pse for the twelve months to over pride of the family
for generations had dies ensando half millions stating. The claimi appaired,
154 by months, losludier bonus, additions, cemo to
703,000, "und-by su penser el
means the present "depression of trade will coase. Since the falling off in prices of Jungle and other produce some four years ago things
31b extra Penalties accumulative, jockeys
have been getting worse and worse and they allowed & lbs. Entranca fée 55) 131 prize;}} satanic mijesty by hook or crook, but on their the remium #70rling, and add £87,935. 16
trust that after this the health and prosperity. of "Sarawak, will improve by the help of Providence.
|| Mi Haridon's Grey, Tick, 159 lbs. Vanc
WITH 'regard in the proposad
and extension of the International Bettlement at Shanghai, the Chiness officials and papers in Peking treat the ingai the Shanghai Muncipal Councills the Tagban police trouble as a mare pre- that if the Waiwupti yields to the oreign Ministeru, in Peking to "extensions, the whole Pas- fine Chirase marts (known
MH W Kenny Resignation 151 lbs. Mt. Medico's Sofrano Rosejtes IDOL VORNA Dr JW, Noble's Straikuniru, 145 this was too late then to unravel the mystery, 7-6.30 p.m.--ORE MILE (ARD QUARTER and the clock; bow stands the innocent victite ATLAT RACE, HANDICAP-For all, Chick of the anger, and chagrin of the outwitted old
ponies." Jackaya'; whoʻhawa not won more
* than two official races in Hongkong, Shangy.
kai pryTientsin, allowed s jbelo Ratrace fos
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The following are the five highest scores in
competitions on Saturday and Sundays
BERKELEY, TLC. Gown A. Jobkian R. Baker 1. Hutchings?
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