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generally admited by the greater European firms represented and established in Hong kong that without the cooperation of the Chinese much of the success which has attended their operations is attributable the active association of the native com munity in fostering and leading a helping
THE French mail of the 22nd December was delivered in London on the seat inst THE se. Hanging, which sunk in the river at the end of October and remained under, water until December 30, was dry-docked at the O'd Dock, Shanghai, on, 15th inst,
MR. A. G. M. Fletcher has been appointed to
MONDAY JANUARY 25 1909
Tragedy at Yau-ma-ti.
SINSATIONAL SCENES..
EUROPEAN POLICEMAN KILLED."
ARMED ROBBER DIES IN HOSPITAL..
THE LATE MRAP MARTY
PROMINENT CITIZEN PASSES AWAY
WATSON &'00... hand to the import and export of foreign act of Amsistant Colonial Secretary and Clerk was perpetrated at Yau-ma-ti the other night, the 15pd inst. (Chinesa New Year). The sad
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of Council during the absence on leave of Mr. C: Clementi or until further notice, with effect from the 25th instant.
That the news of the armed robbery which the killing of a European police officer, and the shooting down.nf one of the marauders, Chused a scoration throughout the Colony is to put it in a mild way, indeed. Never in the Colony's history-not, perhaps, since the old
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SERVICE"
INTERPORT RUGBY SHANGHAI. TIENTSIN [From Our Own Correspondent.] || Shanghai, 25th January, 3.10 p.m.
and Chinese products. Even if that success during the past year has been of a negligible quantity it has still been of a character to stave off the losses which would otherwise have had to be reported. The power of the Chinese merchant up to the present of the Victoria Cinematograph for the benefit days of Wing Lok Street and Bobham Strand age of 17, and was therefore one of Hong layed to-day between teams repre
THE Rev, Mother of the Italian Convent de sires to thank the proprietors and management
exbibition on the zand lost, which realised $71, in aid of the Convent furds"
is Right, Honourable, Sir Cecil Clementi
time has lain in inaction rather than the reverse, as has been evidenced by the uses to which the Chinese have put the boy: Sun LIEUTENANT Loulang Cho-long; a young cott policy, but every sign points to the Chinamon, who has undergone military train coming of the day when the Chinese will being at the Brussels Military Academy, and in a position to adopt stronger measures and Mile, Amandipe Ceoteric, a Belgian girl of good. take the initiative when their interests are social position, were married on and ult. threatened. It is for that repson, we have consistently pointed out how disastrous to the Colony would be the departure of the shrewd, Intelligent and experienced traders to, the mainland, Already they know to a hair breadth the weaknesses of the Colony, and with that knowledge, combined with the resourcefulness and triginality of the
Cantonese, there would be created at the gates of the Colony a power fil to wreck the commercial edifice which has been so Jaboriously built by the early trading Community of the island. Fortunately, our Chinese neighbours show no disposition to disregard the advantages
tish rule and, so to speak, playing the game according to Western ideas. Canton may be a wonderful incubator of progressive views, but it is also a hotbed of fanatics, who are reformers one day, reactionaries' the next and self-seekers all the time. It is for that
Smith left Government House on Friday and sailed by the P. & O... Devanks at 10 am. for Shanghai. His Excellency the Governor and Staff accompanied him on board to sea, him off.
TELEGRAMS from Antunghsien report that fifteen thousand natives, representing 250 square fi in the vicinity of Fenghuangcheng, are gathering to protest against the Isad conso- lidation scheme, and threaten to invade the Tasta's Yamên. Five hundred troops have been dispatched to the neighbourhood, and strict precautions are being taken at the gates of Fenghuangchang,
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The Interport Rugby Match was
The very sad news of the death of Mr. &. P. Marly Consul for Spalu in Hongkong and a most respected resident" in the Colony, was made known to the general public on Friday, occurrence took place at about 10 o'clock in the morning, but owing to the New Year cele brations, the news travelled very slowly, an
The late Mr. A. Piatra Marty first came cut to Bongkong in August, 1871, at the
Best with his brother, Mr. A. R. Matty, the senting Shanghai and Tientsin, kong's oldest residents. He started busi founder of that well-known firm. Later on, he
Shanghai scored 35 points against went to Tonkin, at the time of the French. occupation of that two, afterwards proceeding the Northerners 8.
The home team played an immen. to the Philippines. He was one of the mem moaan expedition in 1885. From that time, the surably superior game throughout hers who want with admiral Courbet to the For- deceased gentleman made Hongkong his home, allowed to go about with their throat (pes only leaving the Cofany on abort, farloughs, the match. ressing arms are in our midst, the last one being to 1900: He represented As we have maintained before, and still Spain in Hongkong and Canton for several maintain, the Palica Force, no matter how years, and was a widely known and esteemed
rasideat. strong if may be, cannot be expected to be on the spot all the time, but still from recent events, which have taken place ni Yau-ma-ti, and the New Territories especially, the question requires careful investigation as to whether those places are proparly patrolled, and whether the potice numbers' are below the average.
has an affray of such a serious character oc- curred to startle peaceful residents.". IS THE NEW TERRITORY, WELL-PATROLLED? The crime (one to be deplored) has, of course, set, everyone talking. The proverbial man-in-the street in asking whether the Police Force across the water is undermanned, and whether the policemen and residents are to be lives in their
PEACEFUL SCENE.
Mr. Marty' attended to his everyday bus sets to the last. Os the morning of the 15th inst, he proceeded to his office as usual, but shortly afterwards he was obliged to return home very much prostrated. Des Stedman and Gröng held a consultation, when it was found that Mr. Marty's condition was of azarious uniste, and very litla hops was felt for his recovery: A week of persevering at teation by Mrs. Marty, Dr. Gabon and the French Sisters (who were specially authorised“ to attend to their patient by Bishop Pozzoni)
CHINESH "P; M: GALV
The following are elected as the Board of Directors of the Chinese Central Young Men's Christian Association-B. Wong Tape, Pre- sident, Dr. Ho Nai Hop, Vice-Press Lam Woo, Treasurer. H. A. Allen, Anti-Ties Pang Tao Hing, Recording Secretary. HoU Miesi Les Chak Sang, H. Giulian,. Në Kalj Dr. Lun Lai, Dr. T. M. Leung, Mark Pure, W. C. Wang,
The work of this organization is steadily. prospsting. This is due to good work doss by the great corps of volunteer workers, The last year's report abows that Goancial obli toas have all been met promptly. This latter
members and friends of the work for young mea. The time is not far distant when there should be a building for this work in its various phases.
which accrue to them by living under Bri- TREBE months! hard labour was the sentence fire-cracker everything, appeared peaceful, followed, when no pains were spared to get the point speaks woll' for the support given by
passed on a coolie, Wang Ku, in the Police Court, today, for being a suspicious paraon, Wang was found at about five o'clock on Satur day morning in the backyard of "Glende iba!," Macdonnell Road-the residence of Mr. Russell, He could not explain his behaviour. This the
there
It was about ten twenty o'clock on Chinese New Year eve that the disturbance took place Half an hour previously the duties from Yau-ma-ti. Police Station were sent out on patrol But for the occasional discharge of a Nearly every business house was closed-deceased. gentleman round. Their efforts everybody in the streets showed signs of pre- proved fruitless, however, for on Friday last, the sick man passed away. He remained conscious paring for the great festival. From the sur roundings no one could have dreamt that a right to the end.
A Funeral Service wis beld at the Roman tragedy was about to be enacted,
Catholic Cathedral at 330 pm, the next day. The coffin, which was wrapped in the Spanish
THE ROBBERY.
DINNER TO PROF. BURTON, A short time before the close of the China New Year, a company of Chinese gentlemen, all members of the Chinese Y.M.O.A, 280m-
FULLER'S CONFECTIONERY. reason, among many others, that the far police did for him by alleging that he was when a number of man-seven in number-Rig, was brought into the Cathedral and bore bed in the private dining room of the King
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Honokanu, eth January
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HONGKONG, MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 1959.
led us
'for an unlawful purpose. .
No lo to Novembro, 1853, à Porta (Pyrénées Orientales). Mort à Hongkong le 22 Janvier, 1909 (dans sa 56 année.)
As we have already'said it was about 10.20 forced an entry into a stop at 43, Kessady the following inscription--
PIERRE AUGUSTIN MARTY Street, under the pretext of bolag "friends." This shop is situated about 300 yards from the police station, and at the time was occupied by threa men-the owner and his two fokis, On enter ing the robbers closed the door behind them; and, producing revalvers, approached the mas- ter and his servants, who by now had realized their position. With revolvers levelled at their heads, they were given to understand that should they attempt to cry out they would be hot. And the threat was made in caract. of The occupants were then tied together end removed to the hack room, where they were dumped on a bed,
WH. H. Anderson and Company representing the Green Island Cemeo: Company, received on the 20th inst, the award for furnishing 30,000 barrels of their product to the Phillippino Railway Company, at iloilo and Cebu. The ahove is one of the many large contracts,, says the Cablenews, recently awarded Anderson and Co., whose celebrated Green island cement ranks high by test with advantageous price.' A CHINAMAN who was arrested in Hollywood Road yesterday for having snatched a pair silver gar-ringa and jade-stone drops from a widow was, at police headquarters, recognised
an having returned from banishment before bis time. Chui Pui, the name of the suspect, was alleged to have been baaisted in October, 1904. He appeared to answer the two charges at the Magistracy this morning, and was remanded. A DISPUTE between a hawker (Chao Tin) and an amah, by came Chao Kuu, led to Chan Tin's appearance in the Police Court, to-day, charged with assaulting the amal, with assault. Ing a policeman, and with damaging his uni- form Policeman 9:9 was called to the sceen by her cales of being struck on the face. Chan Tio, who, it is alleged, was in a very chearful mood, refused to be locked up and playfully seized hold of the policeman, who, after a little se fls, managed to entice him to head qures. This morning Chan was bound over in the sum of go to keep the peace for six
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The robbery, having procured the key to a safe, which contained over $4,000, removed the contents: Next they forced open a counter drawer and from there stole less than Stoo in
silver and a watch, je
PULICEMAN SHỘT DOWN.
Edward Hotel to mast Prol, E. Dawitt Barton of Chicago University. The tables were beauti fully decorated and covers were laid for forty guests. After the, physical nsada had been abundantly supplied the honoured President Mr. B. Wong Tape in a most happy manner The corpse was thes blessed by Père Robert; acted as toast-master and called upon Mr. Amongst these present at the solema ceremony. M. Work to respond to the toast. The 'aspecial were Bishop Pozzani, Bishop Clement of Amoy Future of the Y.M.C.A. A Fr. Lecomte, the Consular Body, and the compliment to the gasst of honour the French and Spanish residents of Hongkong. toasts were all given in English, Dr. Was Leaving the Cathedral, the corrège followed the Tum Mo proposed "Our Guest and ald that it was most fitting that a compray of hearse to the burial ground, and was joined at different intervals by Captain F, Mitchell Tay-members of the Y.M.C.A. should gather in for, no behalf of H.E. the Governor, Captain bonour of "Our Guest” as he was the author of a book used by more than 100,000 students Homhcote, A.D.C.ta Major-General Broadwood, Commander Grenfell, representing Commodore who are members of the Association in many Lyon, Captain Basil Taylor. R.N., Sir French different countries of the world, Prof. Burton Piggott, the Consular Corps and representa in responso gave a most fateresting account tives from the French and Spanish Missious,
of the chicumstances which brought him The Ki. Rev. Bishop Pozzoní officiated at to the East, Dorlag his remarks: ho showed the graveside, assisted by Pêra Robert, Pro how a great university had responsibility for curator of the Mission Etrangère, Rev. Frs. the enlightement of not only the people with la Maria, Spada, Orun and Gaberdi. After the the walls of its own buildings but of all the coffin' was Inwered into the grave, M. Gaston people of the country in which it is located and Liebert, the French Consul, speaking on be reaching even to a wider sphere over the world. half of Mrs. Marty and the family of the de- Prof. Burton said that after leaving Singapore ceased, thanked H. E the Governor, the Com. he had refused all invitations to do any publie modore, the Consular Corps and others who speaking; however, those who were privilaged were present for their kind respect to the dead to be present on this occasion' heartily, con- in attending the Burial Service..
gratulated themselves that they had this op- The wreaths sent wore niany and beautiful.portunity of hearing se eminent a lecturer. Amongst the floral tributes to the memory of Following this interesting discourse the Chair-
man called upon another honoured guest, Mr." the deceased, the following were sent by:
Mdø, and Miles, Marty, Sir Frederick "and" "A. P. Wilder, the American Consul-General. Lady Lugard, Captain P. H. M. Taylor, Captalo || His brief address was very heanlly enjoy- The excitement that followed was intense, Simson, Mr. A. J. Brackeobury, Miss Louisa ed. All who heard Mr. Wilderton this
were assured of his genuine interest in the The shooting bad aroused the whole seigh Rose, Chev. 2. H. Volpicelli, Mr. and Mrs. J. Bri- occasion were won to his friendship and bourhood, and the street was crowded. Folice-basis, Mr. P. de Champmorin, Mr. and Mrs, Bor mat Hedge was in time to see his comrade indoague, Mr. and Mrs. Lo Carduner, Mr. R. advancement of China to her rightful" place shot and, pursuing his murderer, drew his re- !. Audap, Mr. and Mr. E. Fasatin. M. A. Among the nations of the world, After bidding volver, and shot him down. No time was lost Moreno, Mr. and Mrs. Dunn, Mr. and Mrs F. Prof Burtoo good night and a safe journey in removing bath men to hospital. The China A. Wendt, Mr.H. P. White, Mr. and Mrs. E. through China the members departed to their man died eight hours after admission. Sergeant Niedhardt, Mr. and Mrs. B. Brotherton-Harker, homes, Frot Burton is on his way to Shang Mills had to undergo an operation, which Dr. and Mrs. F. Grone, Mr. and Mrs. M Jhal, stopping, at the various ports, Later he proved fritless, the unfortunate officer expir. D. Stephens, Captain and Mrs. Godfrey Wait, will go to West Chias-Commun'estal ing from his injuries at an early bour yesterday Mrs. K. Blanch, Mr. and Mrs. Arrathoon Seth, morning.
As they were leaving the premises the alarm was raised, causing the robbers to set out in Lance the direction of the police station. sergeant Mills, who was on station duty, heard whistles being blown, rushed out into the street in time to see a man coming towards him. The officer waited a while, and to soon as the sprinter got within, close distance, be rushed up and seized him. A tussle followed and when Mills believed that the Chinaman's fighting ardour had been.subdued, the fatter (ponoticed) drew out a revolver and fired, the ball catering the policemen's abdomen below
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secing Chipese merchants in Hongkong elect to pursue their avocations under the aegis of the British Government, and so long as they are not led astray by the ratiocinations of agitators and continue to be regarded with that respect to which their diligence, fodustry and char- acter cutitle them, there is little likelihood that they will seek duother venue for the exercise of those commercial abilities. with which a bountiful nature has so liberally A. S. WATSON & CO., endowed them. These observations have a considerable distante from the original theme, but they are not unconnected with any contemplation of what the new year may have in store for the Chinese as well as the Colony as a whole, Just as the closing twelve months of the 34th year of the reign of Kwang Hsu has been fraught etis kampinigus, dupening period of the new reigo is certain to be marked by characteristics the ultimate effect of which it is impossible to foretell.. At the very outset we have the Opium Commission at Shanghai attended by numerous delegates pledged to the reform of the opium traffic and an Imperial Government in Great Britain lay Qurably disposed to consider the fulmina AFTER THE NEW YEAR.
tions of irresponsible faddists. Then there While the celebrations in connection with is the indication that the Chinese authorities the Chinese New Year may not be concluded in the various Provinces-are-beginning to io the case of those who adhere rigidly to see the force of inaugurating a universal uni old customs and have the necessary where- form currency, and a prospect of silver withal to continue the festivities, yesterday reaching a higher value than it has done for was generally recognised as putting an end some years past. Railways are extending, to the period which the Chinese commercial and even work on the Canton Bankow line community in Hongkong is prepared to seems to be progressing at a snail's gallop set apart for recognition of the annual fes-it-is-true, but still progressing. The condi, tival, The result is that to-day Hongkong tions at the capital of South China appear
•has resumed somewhat of its wonted aspect to be settling into a more ordered array, and the evidences of the revels have practic which would augur well for the future, but, ally disappeared. Whether the celebrations Bevertheless, a feeling of uncertainty as to this year have been equal to those of what is in the womb of time must prevail. previous occasions is entirely a matter of We can oily trust that events will turn put them charged extra-and they do not, strictly opinion, since there exists a variety of views to the interest of the Chinese so that the speaking, tome under the provisions of the Lance-sergt. H. A. Milla was one of the most on the subject, but if the votive offerings to the Colony which already occupies such a diffi-Canadian tariff. The Canadian Government popular men in the Police Force, owing chiefly barbinger of prosperity may be accepted as cult position financially may be enabled to however, either infeat on purity of race of its to his quiet and unassuming manner. He was any criterion of the extent of the success look backward with same degree of satis hundred pounds-the motives may be mixed about thirty years of age, and a native of Bat insists on the poll-sex being paid that is ersea, London. Previous to joining the Me required it would seem that there are, many faction and regard the future with all the acted from every Chinese; the luckless en-tropolitan Police he was in the Royal Artillery, stillnessshown her both during her husband's been invited to compete in the following/
xineers protest that their wives are no longer He was enrolled in the local Force in January, lest illness and in her present, sad bereave Chinese, but British subjects, to Great 1934. The despart sympathy goes to his remont, and desires to say that she is too pros Britain their view would, of course, prevaillatives. The funeral took place this afternoon trated at present to write and express her and, since they have appealed to Qilawa; it is | and was largely attended both by his bother thanks and hopes to be excased if, by any involuntary inadvertance, she should later probable that Canada will also prove favourable officers and bis civilian friends.
omit to express her gratitude. 10 them. The wife takes her husband's national ity in England; even if divorced, she retaine the nationality of her husband. So far as Canada is concerned, the point is of little real importance, for few English-men marry Chiness women; and very few Chinese women will the be able to avoid the poll-tam
who have no lingering regrets that the past year has gone. There are several reasons why this should be the case, principally con- aected with the difficulty of estimating the course of silver in dealing with forward of ders, the reduced purchasing power of those resident in the two Kwang Provinces, due to climatic influences and native unrest, the vagaries of the yarn market which was threatened by the Japanese invasion, and various other causes which scarcely need re- petition. From the European point of view last year ended nearly a month ago, when all that was necessary to remark in the way of retrospect was recorded, but from the standpoint of the Colony the new year really begins now, considering the im portance of the Chinese element in the trade of Hongkong. It has frequently been raid by shallow onlookers that all the Chi- ness in the Colony might emigrate to Can
complacency it can command.
LOCAL AND GENERAL, The English mail of the 26th December was delivered in London on the 23rd inst.
MR. A. G. M. Fletcher will act as Deputy Official Receiver with effect from 21st inst.
HER Excellency Lady Lugard's condition remains about the same since the last report.
THE foreign Ministers hava protested against the withdrawal of supervision at the Telegraph Office in Peking.
Tuz general mangers of the Laon Kang Now Cotton Bpinsing and Weaving Co., Ld, has recommended a payment of a dividend of Tia. 4 per share. "
A SINGLE order for public bonds to the extent of Y500,000 was received in Tokio on 18th
quoted rato,,
months.
TH London Globe Temirks that a curiously interesting episode had just taken place in con arc ion with the Immigration of prohibited aliens in Cuoad It is well known that any Chinese who enter the Dominion are subject to a poli-tax of 520 dollars. But what if those Chinese are women, and, moreover, the wives of British subjects? The case has just arisen at Victoria, BC., where, two British engine drivers have just arrived from China, each accompanied by a Chinese wife. Not unnatural ly they refuse to pay the pofl-tax-wives are expensive enough luxuries without having
the heart. Mills collapsed immediately.
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ROBEER KILLED.
THE FUNERAL
THE ARRESTS.
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On Saturday, four men were arrested in con- nection with the affair. They are - Yau (28) o silk weaver, Su Wa (34) a silvéramith, Au Fuk (27) a silk weaver, and Su Chi (37) employed. They were arraigned before Mr, J. H. Kepp, in the Police Court, this morning, on the following charger-
(1)-rabhery with arms, to wit, revalvers, and did steal, taka and carry Away from 43, Kennedy Street, Yau-ma-ti, $4,316 in money and one silver watch, total value 84,344.25, German ( Prins Regent Luitpold) 29th inst, the properties of Li Tscong, Ng Min Cho and Indian (Namsang) zist inst..
Leung Min on the 21st instant, Indian (Estiang) Bih prax.: Tha C.
SHIPPING AND MAILS
A "MAILS DUE.
P. R. Cols 1.6. Empreis of Japan toria and Vancouver, left Yokohama at 1 p.m., on 25th fast, for Vic
The imperial German Mail s.s. Prinz Waldic Sydney on aard inst., at 10 a.m.
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(2)—with unlawfully and with malice afore. thought did kill and murder oza H, A. Mills (L.S. 55) against the prace, etc, Penjuala
The prisoners pleaded not guilty to the charges, and were remanded. Out of this
Cogoited. Two others are still at large and everything, in the power of the police will be done to lay them by the heels. ⠀
the Spanish Consulate, Mr. and Mr. J. L.van Houten, Mrs, and the Mieres Loureiro, Messi, Jebsen & Co, Mr. J. F. Sequeira, Mr. Chit Cheong, Mr. Lai Tye Kwan, Mr. Ah Ling, Mr. Leung Wong, Mr. Cheb Shing and the staff of the Banque de lado-Chine
ROWING,
CANTON, REGATTA,
moon, the 6th March. We understand the
The above will take place on Saturday after-
Victoria Retreation Club, Royal Hongkong. Mrs. Marty feals deeply the expressions of Yacht Club and Corinthian. Yacht Club baya
"races —
Interport Senior Foare-Griffith Challange Cup,, One mile,
Junior Fours," One mila, ag Senior Pairs. One milo, Junior Pairs. One mile,
THE WEATHER.
The following report is from Mr. F. G. Figg, Director of the Hongkong Observatory :-
On the 25th at 11.45 R.-The barometer has fallen considerably at the stations around the Eastern Sea, the depressiop, which is moving towards N.E. to the NW of the Loochoos, having become deeper.
Senior Double Scalis. · One mile. · Junior Double Bcutis. One mila, Slagle Scolle. One mila.
THE PROPOSED T, K, K, SUBSIDY,
For some time past the Japannes: Govern- ment has been encouraging emigration 2. South America with the object of finding an outlet for those emigrate who are prevented. from proceeding to the United States. Emigra- Hon to South America has not, however, proy The depression lying over the N.E. part of ed a success, sed the Imperial, the Morioka, the Sea of Japan yesterday, has moved into the and Meiji Emigration Companjes, which hava Pacific and the barometer has risen modefately been sending labourers to Brazil and. Chile over N. Jap.
on trial, in accordance with thộ Gorstamant Pressure is bigbest over the Upper Yangtze, permission, have discontinued the traffic for the Fresh N, winds may be expected in the For time being. Trade between Japan and South
the total value, both exports and imports, will res of the China Sea.
Hongkong Rainfall for the zë hours ending mains under Yen 1,000,000. Such being the con- at 10 am. to-day, 0.00 inches."
dilion of Japanese emigration and trade to South Amarica, "comments the Japan Chronicle, It remarkable to find the Government proposing,
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ton to-morrow and still be commercial inst, from London at unu yen higher than the mar, which left here da 3 et uit,, arrived at amber only, two of the suspects can be remote. Channel sad along the northern shores America has been increasing your by youry but.
prosperity and prospects of the Colony would remain unimpaired, although trade might Da. F. O. Stedman has been re-appointed-a be temporarily disorganised. But such a member of the Medical Board and will serve contention will not bear investigation for a as secretary of the Board with effect from the single moment... The myopla to which thess 7th December last._______ observers are subject is probably caused by His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to make the following appointment under sec air their views in public and the comtion of the Public Health and Buildings paratively small effort they seem to make Amendment Ordinance, 1903, (Ordinance No. In order to push themselves or their busi-25 of 1903)-Acting Inspector George Sim to peas into prominence. Nevertheless, It is be a sanitary inspector for Aberdeen,
the reticent nature of Chineas merchants to
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The P. & O. S: N. Co's s.s. Nore left Singa pore for this port on and inst., at 8 a.m., and is dus here on 27th inst, at 6 pm.
The 1. C..B. N. Colesa. Laliang left Cal-PEKK cutta for this port via the Straits on aard inst., and may be expected hers on 8th prox.
The Imperial German Mail se. Prisr Fiff Friedrich left Shanghai yesterday, at 8 am and may be expected her tomorrow at 5 pm
The T. K. K. a. Nippon Maru, with thời American Mail feam Sao Francisco of and lost will be doe to arrive in Hongkong vid Manila, ́on and proxi.
TORECAST.
It is slated that a new and more scientific Hongkong and Neighbourhod, N, winds, to grant a subsidy of Yen 400,000 this year to
method of treating appspdicitis has been dis- covered by a London doctor which, while it dose not do away with the secessity of opera tions, ameliorates the condition of the patient, and leaves the appendix to perform its fonc tlane, if it has any,
fresh; Ape..
2-Formosa Channel, sama at No. 1,
South coast of China between Hongkong and Lamocks, same as No,
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part of the world. It seems that much doub
in felt as to the necessity of granting such
subsidy, do uØRMOTS") ɔniog to:
4- South coast of China betwest Hongkong and the appropriatloć bidai fair- sad Helnan, same as No.