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perial Equipage, and Superintendent of the Imperial Armoury. His next post was President of the Council of Government (April 1901) and a few months later he again. became President of the Tsung L yamên. His last offices were: Grand Coun
Army Organization (1903) and Comptroller General of the Army Board (1907). As High Commissioner he was appointed to negotiate the anti-bellum treaty with Japan regarding Manchuria in,December 1905 and he was one of the. Plenipoten iaries who signed the Peace Protocol in CHEMISTS & DRUGGISTS, 1901. Though high in the favour of the
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Mr. Sin Takefan (chairman), Mess: Lau peror and Empress. Pas Chiu (compradore, Hongkong and Shang- hai, Back), U Pen Nam' (banker), Wong In Tuag, Au Chak Man (proprietor, A fack & Co.), Chau Chauk Fan (a brather of Me. Chau Siu-ki), Wong Tak-chun, U Yat-yue, Ho Ngok tap (proprietor of the Cheng Hing theatre), Ju Kuun (compradore, International Braking
King-man, Choy Hiulam, Li Kiu pat and Chin Tit-Yuc. Mr. E. A. Irving, the Regis trac-General, was also present.
The charges brought against Ao Pak Kwong, the Bonham Strand merchant, for maliciously seuing fire to his shop, 69, Bonham Strand, on the oth instant, and with the intention of te
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Peking, 21st November. The title of the reign of the now Emperor, Pa-yi, has been changed to that of "Hsuan Tung.":
On the 18th inst. Prince Ching had a fainting fit and lapsed into a state of coma; his servants mistook the Prince's condition for death and reported accordingly.
A European physician was suin- moned and succeeded in bringing his patient round.
we. An Imperial decree has been issu- was first called. He said that on be rathed giving the Prince Regent plenary instant, he received from Sergeant Watt i basket of debris, which he examined for powera to determine all affairs of
Lordship. I kubmit that the businua of the Court be not proceeded with as the nation of China has suffered a great loss and we as pri
vileged strangers Hving within her boundar ies would like to show some expression of sympathy with that loss,
All praient in Court roo, as His Lordship replied-Mr. Douglas, I am very glad that you have alluded as you have done as senior mem- bar of the Bar in Court today, to the und oc currences" we have all heard '‚of @ with"the" grenlest regret."""As a mark of respect and an: ekpresian of sympathy with thị Chinese people in the great loss they have, sustained this Court will adjoure until 19 a.m. to-morrow,-- The Court shen rose.
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THE MIXED COURT.
Owing to the death of the Emperor of China: the Chiness authorities. here received rostence tious yesterday that the sittings of the Mixed Court are to be suspended for twenty-one days, The trouble that would be caused by compli ance with this order," and the overcrowding of the Police Station that would be the insvitabla result, caused the Consular Body to consider the matter at its meeting yesterday afternoon. We understand that steps will be--taken with a- view to securing a curtailment of the period of adjourament.
SHANGHAUS SYMPATHY.
At the presentation of prizes to the Volona
or last night, Mr. D. Landals made the fol
much good. The speaker asked the Goverbor to excuse them for their omissions and short- comings. He was glad, however, to hand over the management to the new directors, who. were baiter educated and more capable. The kerosing. He found no kerosine, but in the State and also to make appointments Chinese Nation in the loss they have sustained
speaker then went through the receipts and expenditure inr the whole year. Out of the entire number of patients received at the Hospital, 65 per cent, weie cured and dis. charged. A reference was also made to the number of distress patients who were received
basket were some spant crackers, campholine balls, and some rags.
The Court-Was there any trace of karesins?- Witness-No. The debris was.under water for two days.
towing remarks:-Bafóre wp begin the business. of this evening I would like to express no be hall of this Community our sympathy with the
by the death of thair'august Majesties the Em- press.Dowager and the Emperor,
and direct dismissals of officials.
22nd November.
Although the health of His Imperial 'Ma. An order has been issued direct-jesty for many years past has, not been such as would, admit of his taking" active
THE German sunil of the azad October was by the Hospital and sest to their native and bad benäünder water it would be impossible 10g General Cheung Kwai Tai no part in Public Affairs, "we must none the
delivered in London on the zest inst.
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Tut Peking and Tientsin Times states that the. sagagement is announced of Major Nathan and Miss Detting
TELEGRAMS of condolence have been received by the Emperor from the Majasties Kiog Edward VII, the German Emperor' and the, Emperor of Japan.
countries and for whose benefit thousands of
been bought for the new plague hospital, at tached to the premises of the Tang Wa Kos. pital, and the purchass mosey amounted to $54.00J.
So that if there was, kerosioe on the debris
for you to detect it 7-Yes,
to bring his troops to the Palace as less condole with his loyal subjects in the leas Mr. Orme-Aro campholine balls inflam
of their Sovereign. I am sure it is the sincera® dollars were spent. A piece of ground hadable? No, they are as inflammable as wood, perfect quiet prevaile.
hope of all of us that his successor will be a They burn well when they are once set
H.E. Chang Chib-tung, director-strong and just ruler.
By the death of Her Majesty, the Empress. going ?-Yes.
Mr. Grist-Campholine balls are usually general of the Canton-Hankow Rail-, Dowager, a great personality has passed away;" used to keep away moths --Yer, and to pre-way, has abandoned his idea of she will ever be remembered for her strength of purpose, firinness in adversity, and in later And you would expect to see them in all leaving Peking at the present con-years the enlightenment she has shows in deal juncture to investigato railway affairs. He will delegate that duty
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used to set fire to a building? -No. Would you yourself use Chinese crackers to tet fire to a building ?-No; they are not much úre for that purpose.
H.E. the Governor thanked the directors for the good work done. "H.E, however, regret. ted that he could not quite follow the figures and expressed a wish that the receipts, expend itures and disbursements were in writing, H.E painted out that the Government was always MR. Bad Mrs. A. D. Brent left Shangbat on pleased to co-operate with the directors in the 18th inst, fer l'aking where Mr. Breat underagement of the offans of the Hospital and
And you will expect to find crackers in near. takes interim duty at the Hongkong and concluded by saying that such co-operation
would be extended to the new directors.: Shanghai Bank fɔr some weekt,,
Mr. Sia Tak Fan then rose to address they every house in the Colony?— Yes,
Mr. H. A. Lammert, auctioneer, said that on Governor on behalf of himself, and bis col-
to some other official.
Later.
ing with affire of state'--Shanghai Timit?
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The steamer Kwongsang arrived from Shang... ceipt of telegrams from their res-bai yex:crday morning, bringing with her twenty- four sub cription griffins consigned to the Hong-
For colds in the Chest, bronchitis, laore & TRUCK Coolie was find $10 in the Police leagues. Ho heartily thanked the Governor the roth and 11th inst, be visited the premisespective Governments advising that kong Jockey Club. The ponies were landed
throat, &c.
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staircase was destroyed. commendable course-to-pursue. intact, but the their genuine concero in all important mal Besides some personal effects on the first Telegrams have also been received
ply a casual inspection, but on the second the appointment of Pu-yi as Heir visit he went to the first floor where he found a and successor to the late Emperor quality of personal effects Wainess stated
under the supervision of Mr. G. W. Geass manager of the Hoogkong Horse Repository, and are at present being liveried at Causeway Bay. It is impossible at this moment to des cribe, the points of each pony, owing to the "Tac{"al" "their" shabby condition, but this our
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hitown part ay President, ho would endeavour "The HONGKONO TELEGRAPH * «hould be corate the officers of the Russian LegaHou to perform bis duty by furthering the pond value of the stuff in the house at the time of
work of his predecessors and by upholding the prestige of the Hospital. The speaker, la conclusion, agais thanked His Excellency for bis kindness,
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On November 3, 1908, at Ellackheath, Keut, HENRY EDWARD BUSH, late of Newchwang, aged 83 years.
On November 16, 19:8, at Soochaw, Doctor ZAK FOR-ME, for years 'connected with the Mary Blace Hospital,
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Tux adoption of the new Kuo Hug, or the name under which the new Emperor will reigő, will be announced soon. fhe characters chosen are Hsuan Tung, which may be translated Continuation of Glory.
The deputation then withdrew.
THE WILY CHINAMAN;
USUAL-TRICK AGAIN,
reporting
the fira was between $3,000 and $1,000,
Mr. Orme Did you take samples of the silk stored in the shop?
Witness-I did not, but I saw samples taken away by the police.
Detective Sergeant Wait deposed that on the forecoon of the 19th instant, the defendant made a report at headquarters to report the outbreak of fire. Witness took his statement down himself. Defendant produced his insur ance policies.
Proceeding,
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"A COUNTRY GIRL".
Yesterday morning, Mrs, E. E. Elias, who YASTERDAY morning. Ng I was happy with resides at 6, Chancery Lane, made the un- large profits looming before his greedy vision pleasant discovery of being refiered of and the delicious thought that for months to some_of_ber_valuabler_by_an_uniccúpulous. come no leather artista' bill would disturb his peace. Ng had stolen several pairs of shoes the maiter to the Police. The articles con-
person and lost no time in
yesterday and this morning the presiding ma$35 in money. The lady's suspicions fell to the notice appearing on the front page of fan shopkeeper at Des Voeux Road
sisted of a gold watch and chain and We would draw the attention of our readers gistrale gently broke the news to the erring one on her boy," who had been dismissed the fast-approaching performances of The that he would have to do work for Government by her ten days ago. Inspector Ritchie took Country Girl by the Amateur Dramatic Club the matter in hand and that officer's investiga- The booking opens at the Robinson Pinao tions enabled the Police to lay hands on the Company at 10 am, on Wedce day and those right man. It appears that during the ab who wish to obtain seals would do well to sence of the lady, ber one-time "bey" visit do so at once. ed the amih and sout that unsuspect treat which is to begin from the and Decem
That the musical comedy ing piece of humanly to get some "chow" ber will prove the huge success it deserves When the "boy" saw he was the virtual boss
for two months.
A TRUCK cnolie had to pay $15 in the Police Court this morojng for his carelessness. The accused-Wong Song-was charged, with rick- |lessly driving his truck along Connaught Road West on Saturday last causing bodily harm to a widow named Ng Kwai Tai. It would sp- pear that accused was racing with another
knocked down the widow and injured her foot. The delinquent was fined $10 and ordered to -pay-Sj.compansation to the lady...
The Hongkong Celegraph
Jongkong Celegraph track, and being unable to pull up in time
HONGKONG, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1908.
PRINCE CHING.
Prince Ching, whose supposed death was reported on Thursday, but who, RC-
IN connection with the armed robbery which was perpetrated at 37, Kowloon City Road on Saturday morning, particulars of which we publi hed exclusively in our last issue, three men were charged in the Police Court, to-day,
are accredited proposing to send an official to the Chinese embassy to express condolence with China on the "death of her rulers. As there has been no precedout for this act of
courtesy, the Ministers-ask-for-in- structions as to their procedure,
All the foreign Powers represented in Peking are pleased with the ap pointment of Prince Chun' to the Regency on the ground that His
to act as Regent. Royal Highness is the proper person
The Chinese Minister in Berlin las telegraphed to Peking to the effect that the. Kaiser is desirous of being informed of the ailment which brought about the Emperor's death,
as follows:-
No.
Bay-1,Douglas. 4-Black-General Broadwood. 7-Nutmeg grey-Lieut. Wedd (Baffs). 8-Bay-F. H. May. to-Grey-Lleati Sill (Buffe). 14-Gray-Col..Bayard (Buffs),, 18-Grey-J. Armstrong. 22-Bay-R. E. Tong, 13-Bay-Lieu', Lehek, R.A. 34-Grey--Wacdonald & Co.,
· 33—Marble grey-A. Moir, 37-Bay-Liculi, Moore, R.A. 41-Grey-Lieut. Hempli) (Buffs). 42-Gray-W. j. Gremion.
44-Grey-C. H. Ross, '. 50-Whlie-T, H. Forrest. 54-Dark grey-A, R. Lowe. 55-Day-Lieut. Bcarlet (Baff), 56-Grey-H. N. Mody, 59-Gray-". A. Setb. 6-Grey-J. RM. Smith, 64-Black-F. B. Diacon. '66 - Bay—-T. F. Hough. 68-Grey-Capt. Heathcots.
JAPAN
Tokio, November:14) Prince Ito, the Resident Generál, left Olse
this morning, He will embark on board s man-of-war at Shimonoseki for Korea.rea. The goob at Chikayo and a few torpedo bost destroyers are patrolling on the look-out for pirates who are usually active during winter.
CONSULAR APPOINTMENT.
Tokio, November 15, Mr. Chozo Koike, Japanese Consular-General
reply by telegraph so as to be in a at San Francisco, has been transferred to position to communicate-the-inforThe death is snugunced of the Dowager
Mukden.
mation to the Kaiser,
Princess Kwachio, cousin of the Emperor,-- N. G. D. News,
to be we have not the slightest doubt and is Majesty desires to know also the of the field, he very naturally set to work and Hongkong play-goura may well pride them. succeeded in bagging his ill-gotten gain. This selves on having in their midst citizens whose ago of the young Emperor. The done, the cunning rascal proceeded to Shekhistrionic abilities have been put to the test on Chinese Minister asked for an early tong-isa and was just beginning to think "all's more than one occasion pad who bave come well that ends well when the poor may out of the ordeal Creditably and well on each received a rude shock to feel the relentless of those occasions. With same people, musi "hand of the law on fir shoulder. "He was
|cal'comedy has been synonymous with itiner." arraigned in the Police Court this morning'on' ant theatrical companies, but how far this view a charge of theft and sentenced to six months correct the public will have ample means of hard labour.
Judging when the curtain goes up nightly dur ing the early part of next month. For some time past, rehearsals have been conducted with vigorous enthusiasm. The responsible work of stage mabagement and orchestre,ran which pot have been placed in better hands. The the success of the piece largely depende, could
piece chosen is an ambitious one and is wall sulted to demonstrate the latent talent in the Colony.
ANOTHER serious bank fullure occurred at Shanghai on Wednesday evening when &
reported that lixbiilies amount to fls. 350,000, and that a promibeat local Chinese official and the Arsonal ará íhe heaviest lostra.
TWENTY-THREE military attachés travelled from Hankow to Nanking: on board the C..N-HE ANTI-JAPANESE BOYCO71. 3. Nganking. Those officers bad come by
The N. G. D. News, of 18th inst., saysı-AL His Britannic Majeury's Supreme Court yester. day morning sympathetic references were made by Judges and Bar to the deaths of the Em- peroral China and the Empress Dowager.-- took his scat in the upper Court the Crown When Mr. F. S. A. Banṛpe, Acting Judge,
Advocats (Mr. H. P. Wilkinson) said-May it please your Lordship. It is with deep regret that wa-learn of the death of the rulers of this Empire. I submit, my Lord, that the highest mark of respect, this Court can pay at the mo ment is for it to proceed with the administras
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The 1.5. Rubi left Manila on 21st inst, alter- woon, sad la dus here on 24th initiat daylight The E. & A. Co.'s s... Empire tolt Sydnay for this post on axat inst, vie Quangeland Forts and Manila.
cording to today's telegram, is still alive,with the offence. They were: Chan To, a native draft bruke suspended payment. It is like the famous Russian Admiral of tailor, 218, Aberdeen, Street, Tae Yau, a farm Taushima fame, has had the privilege labourer, r, U Yam, Lana, and Li Kai, an actor, of reading his obituary before his actual Yam Lane, They were charged with death, was born in 1836 and succeeded maliciously causing grievous bodily harm to a woman named L..., No] ånd-being armed with to his father's title as Prince of the Second offensive weapons did steal two bangles, valued Order in 1884. His first political post was at $35. The case was adjourned.-- that of President of the now abolished Taung Li-yamen. The following year, he became Second Director of the Imperial Clan Court MR. H. Howard, for tame time in the employ
of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company as officer-Garmaos and Japanese-were to fol. ) saki were taken back by the British steamer and Associate Director of the Board Ad-storekeeper, committed suicide on the 18th low on a Japanese steamer, The follow Denbighshire, which arrived at Nagasaki on the miralty, His next posts wen Grand Cham-instant by skoolleg himself through the heading are those who travelled on the Ngan rgth instant. The P.M.S. Korea is expectedcorded that this Court hears with the deepest The N.,Y, K. 13. Nikko 'Mary, Australian berlain, Vice-President of the Imperial Clan with a revolver in his house at Arsenal Street. king --Col. L.G. Kamiloff; Capt. Afanasien, to take some more goods to, Japan of which regret of the death of the rulers of this country, Line, will leave Maails for this port on 22nd
rail from Peking, intending to be present One hundred packages of marine products at the autumn manoeuvres. Seven other which wore shipped to Hongkong from Naga
Court, Lieut-General of the Bordered Yel The deceased had been missing for several Comdr. Van Halften, Surgeon-Lient. Goldam.
TYPHOON WARNING.
low Banner and from August, 1891, days and the matter was reported to the Police, mor, Comdr. Pernot, Lieut. Lafontaine, Llent delivery has not beto accepted at Hongkong, Superintendent of Customs and Octroi at | who after several visits to the house and finding || Raselli, Lieut. B. Vogel, Lieut. F.C. McConnell, Peking. In the following menth be became the door locked, forced it open and the tragedy Lieut. Lambert, Comdr. Laribe, Lieut. Reg. Director-General, of the, Board of Ad. was discovered. Mt. Howard was found sitting || baciti, Linoi-Col. G. Pereira, Major. DaviOS, miralty. In 1894, bealde baing elevated in bed with his head resting against the wall Capt, Robertson, Capt. E. Mallinarick; Lieut. |--The following telegram was recolved from
and a revolver by his side. It is not known' von Habu, Dr. A von Wittenberski, Captain the Manila Obserratory at 1.20 pm to the position of Prince of the First Order what led Mr. Howard to take his life. He was Sets Wen Wel, Mr. Li Fang and My Chang Cycloan or typhoon West of Northern Luzon,
received the posts of Director of the Im- buried yesterday afternoon at Happy Valley,
- more than 100 miles distant 'moria WN:W.
tion of justice especially in a case in which subjects of China are concerned,
All in Court, then dan, and his Lordsbig said Mr. Crown Advocate. It should be se
The N, Y. K. Bingo Mars, European and is expected here on 26th inst. ju Line, left Singapore for this port on noth insty
If this had been a action, the Court would inst, and is expected here on 24th Test. have adjoumed as a wark of respect; but I The CF. R. Co's 14. Mentiangis atsived at agree with you that we had better go on with Yokohams at 9 amIL pis agrd the work we bara to do.
* again at 4 pm, same day, for
where she The adjoproed bearing of the case of Ching is due to arriyo at 6 am, on 25th inst Fong Krony & Co. was fixed to take place The P., M. S. S, Cola sa-
Judge, but when his Ford before Mr. R. Vincent, cting Assistant American Mail from San Fras “Look bie mest fest, will sail from okohama to- Mr1.0, 1. Douglas rose and saldım Your be due to arrive in Hongk