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23rd and 145th (in part) Proverbs 1 (in part) and the Beatitudes were also repeated successì, fally. The work which has been done in this class is evidenity appreciated by the members' and the result is very good, laks ---Upper School. The range of lasanna.comEdu ed Samuel 1, St.Luke, Chips. IV to XXIV and "the"first" fifteen rehapters) of the Acts of,thayer
Apostliny Muoy:scholars bad test during the ycar and some warraway ill, leaving only one "preient for the examination. This boyanswered all the written questions well. There was a lesdency to generalise where particulars were bedded. At the supplementary vira voce ex amination, it became evident that these were all known although in some cases they were not written. A half-yearly examination had besa conducted by the Headmaster when most were presest A perusal of these answers showed a high, average knowledge of the
THE INSPECTOR'S 'SPEECIL.
The Inspector of Schools then dressed the satisfactory report of the handmaster, the disci pline, which to characterized as very good, the organisation, and the average attendance. On the fatter (subject hel-had reason to com. plato It was the Uritish people is Hongkong, he said, who petitioned the Government for the establishment of schools for their children, and it was in janswer to that appeal that the Kowloon and Victoria British Schools were es
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY MARCH
A Valuable Capture.
THREATENED HOLD UP OF JARDINE'S COMPRADORE.
TWO MEN IMPLICATED
6th last
Hongkong University
Scheme.
MUNIFICENT CHINESE OFFER.
"AN{XX-QUEEN'S' COLLEGE SCHOLAR,
IN- SAIGONIgh
Ar the Entahan incident In the messago, the
Vicroturged to open segotiations with
the stinguere Console at Canton to bylbg about natisfactory conclusion in order to appease the "minds of the public, MO -NA-THE-WEST-RIVER-PATROL,
The Won River Thullow draugh; patrol ciuly Att Kiang Tulelt here the other day for Hong kong for the purpose of towing to Canton the newly built motor launch is On built by WS. Bailey & Co., to the order of Admiral Li Chung
1900
New Peak Tramway.
* SELECTION OF ROUTE.SE/
BRIDGING AND TRESTLEB IN OLENEALY
NEY DISAPPROVED. F
mine reports a crushing of 5362 of ore yielding 1,010 ounces of smetted gold,baldes, which 338 ounces have been won from other sources. ERAG
Chinese Hagineering and Mining Company's shares sold and can be placed at Tis 18
"spothor:
Docks Wharves, Godowns, &c-Hongkong closing with mellors an $87. Geo, Fenwicks and-Whampoa Dock shares have ruled quiet, have sellers at 512. New Amay Docks are wanted at $91 Shanghai Docks bad apoi big spurt, casing in the nods with buyers at: The Oz Hongkong and Kowloon Whatves sold at 547 nad 548, closing firm at ika latter figure. Shanghai and Hongkow Whatver hava improved in the north to buyers at 11171774
At the meeting of the Legislative Council last Thursday afterbooo; the report of the Public Works Committee meeting, held on the 30th December last, on the proposed tramway to Victoria Gap gia Glenesly, was laid on the table. The report is as follows a pa
The chairman ated that
3 proposals, plans and sections of which were laid before the committee, had been submitted to Government for the construction of that portion of the tramway extending from: Uppar: Albert Road.
bad to Robinson Road, namely:
(i) By au bpan cutting ruboing through the wastern section of the Public Gardens and (6) By a tunnel about 300 yards long under mid-dight, in the areas palm are at near the Public Gardens, commencing below Upper Albert Road and emerging dear the entrance to Glencsly culvert, whence the line. would be in the open and would approximately follow the course of the existing nullah.
Aramarkable story of an attempted ambush, the object of which, was the contémplated What must unquestionably be good news to robbery of Messrs. Jardins, Matheson & Cost-thean who cherish the realisation of the scheme With the kind assistance of Chan Mong
THE FOND FIN HOSPITAL pagys.compradors of a large sum of money for the establishment of a University la Hong Tsang, the Total for the Development of amounting to some $11,000, was told by Chief kong in the fact that interest is being aroused in Detective Hanson before Mr. J.R, Wood at the the movement amongst the Chinese faratdwide. Native Industries, the commitice of the Cdates Magistracy this afternoon. It appears that on Among the prosperous Chinese colony in the Png Pin Hospital has obtained paroission the 4th lust, a Chicaman was charged with French possession of Saigon and Cholon many
to hold theatrical-paiformances at the Lok returning from banishment, and as a result of claim as their Alma Mater Queen's College Sbin Theatre with a view of raising money this, the man, for some losxplicable reason, fa: Hongkong. Mr. Tsang Sik Chow, towards the funds for the maintenance of the offsted to give information which ultimately former student at the College, has expressed.
Hospital led to the arrest of two Chinamen. «It was in no uncertain language bis enthusiasm over
GIRL KIDNAPPED, that a number of men bad come down proposal to a Hongkong from a certain district for the purpose of com- University, West to more co-she, rispose is miting an armed robberysind that the informer the facts that his authusiasm ft capable had agreed to take part in the perpetration of of assuming tangible form, at no distant the attempted outrage. The man tuok a party date.
Mr. TRADE, who Larosiding at of delaciivas, to "theị extensiva, sugar (works: "Baigon, has addressed a communication to the known as the Sugar Refinery, and there, Chairman of the Chinese sub-committee la the Police discovered that there was some Hongkong, in which be expresies bis willing- truth in the man's statement that be near to contribute, a sum of ten thousand would show them somoibing. Two men were dollars. towards the Endowment Fund, He found hiding in a Buah at Quarry Bay, theirs, moraɔver, sanguins' that he is capable
On the sth
glog of robbers, attacked Ngai Po Wai mean at It is reported that, benides a large quantity of valuables, a girl of about 15 years of age was kidnapped.net
ACCIDENT AT BEA, !
Go the 6th instant, the Chung (ling Com pany's towing junk whils on her way to Can- tos from Tai Leung, collided with another passenger junk when nearing Chun Trun, with the result that the latter craft sunk. A number
(i) Partly by cutting in an unimportant portion of the Public Gardens, and partly by bridging in Glenenly supported, on lofty trestlen
Lands, Hotels and Buildings Hongkong Lands have advanced to buyers at $95, but holders stick out for a higher rate. Kowloon Lands nad West Points are bachanged, Hong kong Hotels have sellers at Spa Humphreys' Estates arp firm at $84, while Shanghai Lagda
quin all Shanghai quotations are s Tis: 103; Internationals Tie, 811) Lau. RUDE Mows 7 11 88, and Soeychees TH1: 310, Hong Kong Cattons have been done again at Syst
"tablished, yet these schools were not patronized. † object so doubt being to hold up' their bf-raising, a sum of one hundred thousand of lives were saved: bat not a few are reported -- He further: stated, that {(1) was the original at $303.ex the final dividend-at-$¡§.per-abere.
by the British parents in the Colony. If the schoals were patronized the school authorities would she be to heavily taxed.. Everything would “be out of the woods,” and ratepayers
was done to selvs the purpose for which they were startad..!
.THE PROGRAMME,
A thote programma of music then followed, in which the "tots" grenily excelled themselves and which was much rajoyed by those present The credit is due to Me, Morris, and her able Assistant Mis Rutter and Miss Barrington- for the success of the musical side of the
ceramony.
...INIPECTOR OF SCHOOLA! REPORT,
9th March.
victim in the person of Jardina's compradore, dollars, in the aggregate, towards-that fund masinth March One of these mes is reported to have known- from among his compatriate in the French quantly, the party of descrivet effecied a raid tai neominst Chicago Bub.com: hiero a qurolity of arms was stored. Subse. Colony. He suggests that the names of cer-
in a house at Berkeley Street. Tha men be included in the Hongkong Sub-Com- were divided into two sectious, and as soon. mittee-a suggestion which, we understand, a. it became known among the inmates will receive the favourable consideration of the followed. The men were playing "fraten at has himself been appointed to the sub-com- that their house was surrounded, a stampede. Chinese in Hongkong. Meanwhile Mr. Trang the simer on, both date and the scard was po..mitter. With the generous offer he makes doubt caused by a mistaken notion that a and the probability be so sanguinely eater gambling raid was the reason which brought sains of being able to raise a round lat of dol. the Police, there. weapons (daggers, etc) were taken possession other step towards the measurable distance of A number of "offensive.lars, the University scheme advances yet an ef, and this morning, two men were arraigned becoming an accomplished fact. before Me R. Wood for being rogues, and what would have undoubtedly proved a vagabonds ibelt arrest must probably prevent-
serious outrago.
**Staff-W. Ht Williams, F.C.5, F.R.G.Sing
Mts; Morris, Miss Rutter, Miss Barrington,
Discipline and Organization-The discipline is very guod. The organisation is satisfactory.
pait years the Upper Standards have soffered through the multiplication of subj. cts. These have now been reduced with very satin. factory.results
SanitationVery satisf cure...
Ficor Spice.-Sufficient for, 123 pupils. Apparatus --Very Satisfactory.
Reading. Good.
Handwriting —Good in the lower stds. More attention should be paid to this subject in the Upper School.
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Dictation. Weak's on the whole. The spel ling is not what it should be, though it bas improved. No boy should be admitted th the Upper School until he passes in orbo- graphy,
Camposition.-Good. The repsiduction of stories is wall done. to Std. VI (the top class) boys should be able to write at greater length on the theme sat.
*** Grammar. Good on the whole. The papers stip-forms V & VI wore very easy. The parsing should be done in greater detail in V Std VI should do literature instead of .Gongraphy.Good. In std. 1 the map should be more carefully studied. The filling to of dimes of places on mox supplied might have been done more neatly in the Upper „Classa..-———————
Grammar,
History-This subject, like Geography, has Improved and may be considered good, In some papais the handwriting was bad. „Ditos might be more freely given. -
Mathematics. The mathematical work" is qulie og to the usual high standard of effici
ency,
Arithmetic. Very good, with the exception
*of Standard 11.
and
Algebra Standards V and VI) very good Geometrical Drawing-(Standards -Vit very good.
Drawing (Freehand and Model) good, Einging-Good..
Masical Drill-(Lower School) very good. Hygicon. This subject, which is compulsory In all Government Schools, appears to be some what neglected. The results of the apoual examination in Advanced Hygiene recently instituted were disappointing. In the element- ary course the school.did.poorly too.
custody till Monday morning, in order to give The prisoners were remanded' in' Police
the serious charge preferred against them, the men on opportunity to clear themselves of
CANTON DAY BY DAY,
· MACAQ'Sİ DELIMITATION. [From Our Own Correspondent]
Canton, gth March.
The Canton. Self-Government Society bas issued circulars to convene a mass meeting to 'SAILORS" AND SOLDIERS HOME. I take place on the 17th day (the 8th instant), for
the purpose of discussing matters in conse tion with the question of the delimitation of the Portuguese Colony of Macao.. As the special
ANNUAL REPORT.
Anniversary of the release of the Japanese THE SELF GOVERNMENT SOCIETY. Yesterday, the 8th instant, being the Mark 77 at Canton, a meeting was held at the Conlon Self-Government Society whee present. Mr. Li Kai Hee was elected to the large number of people of all clasies were chair and several gapllemes made spreches relating to the Tatu Mare incident in which Yugo Shih Kai was severely censured for question of the delimitation of Macao. There neglect of duty in seuling the question. The attention of the people was also called to the were ibrea representatives at the meating from the district of Haungskad, who produced a map of that district to show the people the boundary: limits of Macao when it was first coded to the Portuguese, After considerable discussion, it www resolved that the Self-Government Society should take the recessary steps in co-operation with the Special Imperial Envoy, B.E. Ko Yu Lim, in conducting negotiations for the deli- mintinn. H.E. Viceroy Chang has since re ceived a telegram from H.E. Ko Yu Him, that he left Yunnan on the 5th instant for Hai- phong en route to Canton.
The eight apnual report of the Sailors' and envoy, H.E. Ko Ya. Him, is expected to arrive Cheung Tat, forwarded a telegraphic report to
Soldiers' Home, for 19c8, is as follows:-
FINANCIAL.
The year has closed without a deficit.. In- deed there is a small balance forward of $ 03 on the year's working. We are thankful to be able to report this, for some considerable im provements in the furniture of the Home have been effected. A much needed hot-water apparatus has been introduced and works well. Naw maitresses have replaced the old ones troughout, and many new spring bottoms have been added to the beds, which render them donzied to the Home by the Committes of the more comfortable. Sixty bedsteads have been- Royal Naval Cootees and 4 billiard table cloths by the Hoogkong:Club. There have been sun dry other improvements in the tuvailure of the
-Home,
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ВІСКЕНАЯ,
Ten more rickshay have been placed on the new band for traffic from Ng Sin Moon to the office of the Canton Waterworks Company,
HOSPITAL DIRECTORB
AN ENCOUNTER WITH BANDITS. The Brigadier General, at Nam Hung, Ng Canton that on the 5th instant his troops had district for several hours and ultimately the an encounter with the bandits in Chi Hing troops secured a victory over the builaws. Dar Sog the engagement five of the bandits were
At a general masting id yesterday, Messrs.captured and several others killed. Two mou Leung Shi Tingard Lo Fu Shun were select and four women, who had been kidnapped by the bandita, were also released from their
by Does a beeneral director and ascite director, respectively, of the famous Canton Fang Pin Hospital for the coming year.
CHARITABLE HOPITAL,
hands.
A STRANGE REFORT.
A telegram from the officials of the Wei- A private hospital has been established by chow prefectute was recived by the Viceroy Yu Po for the henefit of the public, and willcently found butlly engaged in putting up the focal gentry in the western suburb at Sap.porting that a number of pauers were re-
receive patients free of charge,
Japanese figs along a place called, Sha-Ti is the caueru pitt of that prefecture, and, or dering the inhabitants and the fishin, junks to remove is reported tha H.E-V.cetoy Chang on receipt of the intelligence, on the 8th in-
ANTI-OPIUM CAMPAIGN,
few days ago the Yau Tin Ying theatrical Irnupe gave several performances at the Lok Shin theatre, in the western suburb, to promote interest in the prohibition of oplum-smoking, at once despatched Captain Wa King and the must collected from tot spectators boat to proceed to the spot to find out the
Yung and three other officers on bond a gun was some $1,510. Of this amount the owners of the troupe have voluntarily contributed half | exaci, siluation to the Cabion, Aoli-Opium Association towards the funds for its maintenace
„ANOTHER JIOSPITAI«,
LIKIN COLLECTION.
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The entiretion of Likin dues in Canton dering the first ten days of the second nioon as reported by the Likin officials amounted-10"
The year's income-as shewn on the accom panying balance sheet mounts to $18,111.30 as against $9,766,37 in 1957. Donations, balance from concerts and picnics have benefited the Home to the extent of $1,582.07 as against $721.03 last year. One of the concerts was arranged by the manager, and given by the band of H. M. S, King Alfreit realising $344, he other was due to the initiation the vicinity of the Kes-Ini-Monastery, inside 64:177-3-3.3 fuels,
inclusive of S100 given by R. Shewan, The hospital established by the authorities in of Miss Millington, but was; arranged-und the city, in connection with the Police Force, Riven by Mrs. Hielities, the proceeds amount. was yesterday declared open by the Thotai of ing 10. 8558 80 inclusive of $25 seat by the Constabulary Hon. Mr F. R. May, CG The thanks of the. Home committes are hereby tendered to all who so kindly naisted at their conceris, and also to the committee of the Theatre Royal, who placed their building at our dia- posal for the nominal sum of one dollar,
Against the increased income we have to report a much heavier expenditure than laki year.
JL-SOCIAL:
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Infant School. The kindergarten work....is very satisfactory:
The social sids of our work has been watch. The Cadet Corp-With a single exceptioned over as in former years. The presence of the all boys in forms IV, V, & VI are members of manager and his wife on the premises bas led the Cadet Corps, the numbers in which have to the Roma being more cleanly and home: increased through the admission of English like thou 'before, and ensured that the men boys from other schools. For one week in should receive a personal welcome which they November all the endote: attended Camp at natura:ly look for and much appreciate, Stonecutters and were separately inspected by H.E the Governor and the Corps Com. mandabt; Lieutenant-Colonci Arthur Chap- - man. › It was a week of strenuous useful work, A new fs range has been erected class to the school and provision made in the estimates for instruction in rifle shooting. Victoria'Day wan a hetiday and all the pupils were given an enjoyable picnic by H.E, the Governor, Our thanks ato dun to donors of prizes and to our games fund
THROPRIZE LIST.
Thé pzites were then distributed.. Following were the successful punis ---
Lower School (Infits),
More than 2,001 men have slept in the Home during the year. The game of billiards is na popular as ever, and the tables are con tinually jo use, whilst the reading room with its supply of daily, weekly, illustrated and teli. gious newspaperi, and a small library, forms a retreat for those who are so inclined.
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When it is remembered what are the tempta tinns of sailors and soldiers away from home, it will be seen, that this side of our work'in a boon to the men, and gives us the opportu. nity of gesting into close, çonfact with "Ikem and providing a substitute for their real home.
I-SPIRITUAL-SA
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We rejoice to be able to say that this side of our work is most successful. Saveral temper. * C'EST-Dorothy Morris, Rooald McEwen,
abce societies hold weekly meetings in "the" Class [-Trevor Wilks, Lancelot Breil, home, while the weekly class, prayer and Harold Wilks.į
gospel meetings are very well attended. We Form I-Claude Frerichs, Claude Robertsan, can point to a goodly number of men who, Victor Gibion, Douglas Gibson, Ada Dicksgpfront lives of sin and shams and are now main Through thess gatherings, have been brought Form I-Jack Bluit. Form III-Bessie Brett, Rose Mitchell, Ir, straightforward and godly. Oscar Barringlan,"
CANTON KOWLOON RAILWAY.
It is reported that Viceroy H. E. Chang Jea Chun is desirous of making a tour of Tospec- tion, to ascertain the progress of the Canton Kowloon Railway (Chinese section) now in
course of construction.
TREASURY INSPECTION,-
On the 6th instant, the Viceroy will per- sonally proceed to the Treasurer's Yaman to check the accounts of the Government treasury:
ARVS-PUNNING ...
there.
THE OPIUM CAMPAIGN.
prapasat prepared-by-Messis: Denison, Kama" and Gibbs when the Government was first ap:
it on the ground that it would cause serious proached, on the subject, and that His Excel fancy Sir M. Nathan and refused to consent le damage to the Public Gardens, Scheme () was then submitted but, before any definite into the bands of Messrs. Leigh and Orange conclusion was arrived at, the matter passed who, after a survey of the ground, prepared scheme (ill),
After fall discussion, during which the
the High Levels and Hill District, the following opinion, was frealy expretsed that there, was great need of additional facilities for reaching recommendations were unanimously, agreed to
. (a.), That, proposàl (iii) (bridging and, trestles in Glenealy) be not approved.
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(8.) Thai proposal (i) (open cutting through. the Public Gardens) is the best and should be adopted, the damage done to the Gardens not being, in the opinion of the Comunitter, so serious as to justify its rejection. The width of the cutting to be reduced as far as possible by the construction of retaining walls, if necessary.
(c.) That, failing the approval of proposal (i) by Government, proposal (ii) should be adopted.
The committee were of opinion that the zig, zag pathway between Government House and that the Tramway Co, should be required to St. Paul's. Collage. should not be closed and
carry out whatever altorations ware, secessary to preserve, this path for the use of the public,
With regard to the Limits of Deviation shown on Messrs. Leigh & Orange's plan, the com- mittee ware of opinion that these could be
much curtailed and should be restricted to the barrowest possible limits.
The committee then adjourned.
BANK DIVIDENDS.
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND, CHINA.
At the approaching mesting of shareholders of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, the directors will recommend, a divi- free of income tax, that £25,000 be, wrillen off dead for the past half-year at 15% par acuum Bank premises account, that £59,005 be placed to reserve, (which will then stand at £575,000)). that £134,000 be carried forward as undivided profit and that a bonus of 10% be paid to the staff of the Bankerpun
YOKOHAMA SPECIE DANK. The manager of the Yokohama Specid Bank, The Canton Police authorities have seat informs us that at the half-yearly meeting of Lion wooden opium licences to the town of shareholders of the Bank held at the bead Fatshan for distribution to the opium smokersoffice, Yokohama, on the oth inst., it was ro", {solved-to-pay a dividend of 13% pa- for-the The Chinese officials find the wireless tele. half-year ending tha..31st December, 1905, to add to the reserve fund Y403,000, and to carry graphy service most convenient in the transfaward. the sum of V1,140,000 to the dbxt mission of messages; they now propose to
ACCOBOL instal it in various official departments through- out the city of Canton,
WIRELESS FOR"CANTON."""
U.S., ADMIRAL IN CANTON, Mead, of the U.S. Navy, arrived bere on-board. On the morning of the 8th instant, Admiral the steamer fleuspuhan from Hongkong.
10th March.
Mar and Major-General Dalton, Inspector Ge This moraing, the Hon. Mr. and Mrs. F. H. neral of Royal Garrison Artillery, arrived here on board the steamer Heùngskön, and they are now staying on the Shameer,
will be made to smuggle a quantity of art Upon information received that an attempt and ammusition into the interior by way of Kwong Hal, in the Sussing district, by ban. dits, the Viceroy has given instructions to de- tail two guubals to the spot to keep an eya. on the movement of smugglers,"
6th March.
A TIGER'S APPEARANCE.- Two days ago, a tiger visited the Tia Sum The bunding officials are now inviting tend village outside the Northern gate at night and cis for the construction of the bund along the killed two pigs. Go beating the site of the bank of the island of Honam. If is reported beast struggling with the pigs the villagers that if a contractor is secured, the work of constanted to give chase after him with rifles, but struction of the bund. will be commenced at
the brate successfully avaded his primavere, the beginning of the 4th mhon,,
TAOTAL WONG PING YÊN,
THE NEW BUNDAN
ARMED ROBBER EXECUTED.
By the Imperial Decres of the 8th instant, dited to Canton from Hongkong and was tried has been appointed to be Tantai in the pro. Che Choi Tsai, the prisoner who was extra-Tatai Wong Ping Yun, at present in Canion, before the Namhoi magistrate a week ago. vince of Chibli,...
when the British Consul was present to witness the proceedings, was yesterday taken to the execution ground and beheaded for armed robbery.
CANTON HANKOW RAILWAY. *The newly-organised Canton Railway Share. holders' Union by a party of stateholders of the Canton Hankow Railway Company has of this moon (the 11th instant) to discuss mat- called a meeting to take place on the 20th day
of the Company. ters relating to the present Board of Directors
THE DELIMITATION OF MACAO,
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WEEKLY SHARE LIST
Messra. Erich Georg & Co, write, under:date: 6th just. —
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Sundry Manufacturing Companies China kong Electrica at $18 and Bell's Asbestos at Light, and Powers are wanted at Saf, Houg $10. Dairy Farms can be placed at $14. Green Island Cements changed bands at $2,60 and more shares are wanted. Ices have sollers paid on ist instant, Ropes sold at $24 ax the dividend of $1 per share paid on ret instant,
done-1-5114 and Star-and-continue in demand Otherstocks under this heading ars unchanged. Miscellaneous-China-Borneos have been at the higher rated China Providents have buyass at $ New Peak Tramway shares to Tis: 210 buyers; referring to our circular of have been fixed at St. Langkats have risen 20th whimo, we find that we omitted to state carried forward to new account, that an amount of Tla. 316,581.89 has been
ing nothing has transpired and quotations are quotations, In other stocks under this head- Watkins and Wm. Powalls are quiet at last
the same as given last.
FREIGHT MARKET).
In their fortnightly report, of 6th foment. Messrs. Lamke & Rogge write
The most important feature of our market during the fortnight under review has been the sudden revival of a concem, the birth of which in the beginning of last year gave rise to various rumours, which, however, gradually, died out, as no particulars of what was going on could be obtained. The concern referred to in combication of Siamese and Chinese merchants, who are evidently determined to make a bold bid for a share of the traffic between Bangkok and Hongkong, hitherto monoplised by the. io view they have now chartered, for the North German Lloyd. With this end
torm, of one year, six Norwegian steamers, which, all being of modern build, aro omla- antly suited for the trade. The total carrying capacity of the boats amounts to over 200,000 dicule. The direct consequence of the event
will no doubt ha a rata war between the Gar-, man company and its now rivals, and whereas it is obvious that "outside" tonnage will stand do chance of obtaining employment on the rung: during the coming season, the competition of the above six beats will on the other hand, an longer havo to be reckoned with in the Salgon, trada, etc, and rates in general should be far vourably influenced by the occurrence.
Saigon.business continues to drag considere ably, although, there has been a slight improve- mest la the rate, which, stands at 13 conta-al., time of writing.
From Saigon to one port Philippines 22 cents has been paid to a boat for 30,000 picule.
The first chanter of the season, is reported drawn from Nowchwang-to-Cantos, 25-center having been obtained by a stoamer for 28,000 picpls. It is calculated that Nowchwang will: reopen about 17th last,
The following coal charters are, on record; Putolaut to Hongkong at 52:10, part cargo, 10 Caston at $2.50, Pulolaut to Singapore at $2.25 Moji to Hongkong at $1.50, Wakamatsa...to, • Swatow at $215,
Particulars, of the time-charters referred to above will be found in the list of settleme
Sail Tonnage Loading or to Load t-None. Spil Tonnage Disongeged :-Nous, Departure of Sailors:Nonp
WEEKLY SHARE÷RBPORT:
Reviewing the abare business for the wock, Messrs. E. 5 Kadoorie & Co. write on the 11th inst, 2-,
A strong demand has set in for most stocks.
Banks Hongkong, and Shanghal. Banks). have ruled very strong during the week, with as unsatisfied demand, and botransactions,of, any importance hava takon place. The demand. continues, and with practically no shares forth- coming, the market clases firm with buyers at $730. The London price is also higher at "LBS sos, Nationals can be placed at $57.
Marine Insuraffices,Cantons are steady at, $1871 North Chinas can be sold in the Nogh, Eat The 971, while Yangiftes continge steady at 5100. Unious have changed hands in small
this heading are in favour. Hongkong First lots at $1871 and can saw be sold at $830,
Fire Insurances. Both companies, under
have been dealt in at Sjoy, ex the dividend of 537 per share paid on the 9th inst, and an upra ward tendency is apparent China Fires are firmly held, and with a strong demand prevail ing, have jumped to Stos, at, which price sales have taken place.
A very fair inquiry for skarné made itself faltand a fair business has resulted. in the market during the week under revlaw, and had it not been for the firm and reluctant Pattitude of sellers, a much larger business could. have been done, than bas, been the case. As it is, several trocks have advanced in valus, without bringing out many, shares. The iter ting demand rate of exchange on London cluses at 2. 84, while rates on Shangbai, are 1 ls. 743 for a Bank T/T, and Tis. 75 for a three days! sight Private Bill, the rate in Shanghai for a three days' sight Private Draft on this being Tis, 741 Bar-silver in London is The Bank of Eagland's rateof discount as quoted 233 b, and Connois £84-5/16 ex interest
3 per cent, while the private market rath of DISGRACED OFFICIAL REINSTATEO: discount in at per cent. Li Kah Chak, formerly expectant Taolai in Bank Shares Hongkong and Shanghai Castop, who was cashiered and banished, to Banks opened very firm with sales and buyers Thibat by or ler of ex-Viceroy Shum, has now a0 $875 and $9771, but on Wednesday the rate been reinstated and appointed to be Expectant jumped to sales at $8821 and $185, and we now Taotai of Canton. The people here, propose closest 5950, with sales and buyers, Shanghai to protest against the reinstatement of Li and quotes: buyers at sgio with an exchange of Shipping-China and Masilas Aranaziented, his return to Canton
Tis. 73, while the London rate is £84 tax, odand any, be had at Sit Douglases continu 1th March Nationals are still la request at $51.
firm and are wanted at $34, Hongkong, Cap. Marine Insurance Shares-Unions have, ton and Macao Steamboats have been the The local officials are in receipt of a telegram been done in small lots at $825, closing steady, mediam of a fair business at $291, and more, from H.E. Ko Yu Him, the Special Envoy Chind Traders are wanted, at 5971, and North are loquired for at the rate. Todo-China at appointed by the Imperial Government is con: Chinasat-Tis, 971 an, well as Yangiszes al request at 55g for the preferred and deferred, AN UNDESIRABLE'S 'DOW«FALL,"
noction with the question of the delimitation of Stor Cadions are firm at $1871
shares jointly, after inlov at the price and poje (V.—RETRO¡PECT AND PROSPECT, I On the 5th instant, at-g o'clock in the evan Macao, advising that be will probably arrive at Fire, lasurance Shares-Hongkongs are sibly a better rate could be obtained. A tan- This work has been carried op now for eighting, on information received, the Police secured Hongkong from Makow about the 12th instant, easier and obtainable MK'S139... Chinas ara in dency to buy for forward delivery has alia,sol years. It cannot be doubted that the Home the arrest of Li Tai Lik, one of the leaders of ALLEGED INTERNATIONAL BREACH. demand at 399, ex the: dividend and bonus, of, in and, buyers, bave offered $51, for., Juss. dils an important place; and supplies a need
the recent rising at Yamchowat Shang Moon
With reference to the report that some together $8 per share, paid yesterday, What Skoll Tratisports are slightly. "Armen», at + 53%)- inite lie of Hongkong. The sustained de Tai Street. As Total Kwok Jon Chang, Com Japanese are placing their country's flags in Shipping Shares Hongkong,, Canton sad. Star Ferrips old and new, are unchanged: anda From V-English and Geometry-van votion of the members of the committes
mander-in-Chief of the Imperisi trampe in Sha Ti, in the prefecture of Weichow, as ro-
Macao, Steamboats are in demand at $194 without business to raport Gib:00.
to the well-being of the Home, and the interest
Yumchow, kappened to be in Canton, the outponed the other day, the Canton Self Govern but at $29 a law, ain obialuable... Indo-Chipss, Refineries-China. Sugars baveagain beau " From VI-Dex of: the -School-Geo. Hos-shown in the work by many friends in the low arrested was handed to him by Admiralment Society bas wired to the Commander-in-old Sajthe Shaghai rata is sellers at Tie, 47, dealt in to a large extent and the market closes. king? › Special „Prize Mathematics-Geo. Hos Colony, is greatly appreciated by the minister Li Chan to be tried.: It is reported that the Chief Chun Ping Chik in Weichow asking while London quote. £3151, od, for prefer with buyers at Siro. The General Ageois disso, kins,
in charge.
alleged culprit, had a band in the dastardly him to take the necessary steps to compel the red, and. B1, for deferred-shares. China and in their report for the year ending stat Deckmas. Athletica?
Yet there remains much that ought to be affair where the LingShan magistrate and his Japanese to evacuate the place. In reply the daullas, Douglases, as well, an Star Ferriss,ber, 1908, just issued to shareholdera, that there done, and done soon to make the institution a family, uinely parsons in all, were foully done Commander-in-Chief wired to inform the are, unchanged Shell Transports have. In was a good demand for the Refuery's SugaDE real "home away from home”. The interior of
to death,
Society that be now has his attention directed quirles at.155, with a rise in London to 56s throughout the year, at prices which gave the building badly needs renovating and im..
ECHO OF "TATSU MARU” CASE.
3d. sellers. Union, Waterbokis advanced to fair.margin of profile. The gain an working provements are urgently needed to make it
On the 6th instant, the Japanese Contol at
THE "FATEMAN" INCIDENT.
buyers BE STO
Was $275,6]3,40, add, the sum at debit on that. cheerful and homelike. We therefors earnest-*| Chua and showed him a certain, issue of the one of the witnesses'jaTMconnection with epackiktive demand, and from: S135-to,Sijaż i which: Jn carried forward to -next:account, Canton called on H.E. Viceroy Chang Jen Li Cho Tech, who offered himself to be • Refineries-Chien, Sugar, have bean in at January, signs, was reduced to $5,85824, Guilds, which contained a report concerning iteamer Fatehan, died a short time ago further buyers. We hear that at the forthcom daily paper, conducted by the Seventy-Two the alleged manslaughter on board the bas been paid, for cash, shares, closing with the Tattu Mare case which is said to have. ftoh consumption. The Canton public, ing meeting a dividend of $5 per shira, will be
ars neglected at 5174 other stocks under this heading, way hIVA Tho. Consul asked the Viceroy to prevent the ed grost sympathy with the untimely death of publication of similar. reports in future, - this so-called patriot, and they are now making: dona and are wanted at $600 cum the dividund
line of
Arrangemente for a commemorative function just paid, as follows: an interims dividend on
Form IV-Top Bay Ernest Brett. Top GulJestie Stokes. General Progress-Alas Mortis, Scripture 16x, Robertson, Geography Norman Robertson. Attendance - Joho
"" Grimshaw. Deswing Leslie Wilki
Form V-Eriglish-Jersia McNeill.
*Upper School,
- Best batting land bowling-(Seniors)-Geo,
Boskias.
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Bast batting-(Juniora)-L, Wilks. Best bowling (Junior)-E, Brett.
¡Cadet Sports
No attempt whatever is made to proselytize; we can truly say we are the friends of all and the enemiet of none."!
ly ask thai those who have the welfare of our
Hos-allora od soldiers at heart will send us a
ought to be done. Apbscription In order that we may do what
Odiner mila—ssr O'Musso; and Ged, Fooyards - Kile; and A. Goldenberg, Mihoaring (spoon.Competitions.) Seniors-O. Musso, N. Railton, E. Littla. Junior). Robertson, J, Grimstraw.'
Camp Maskatry Course,
1st Prize Cops (Presented) 0. Masse 29%. Highost aggregate for the year.
8th March.
to the matter,
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holders of $5 par share absorbing $100,000, It in prepared to pay a dividend to shatov
out of Equalization of Dividend - Fund. In
The work during thai year has been in the encouraged the Japanesa boycalt movement, especially, the numerous sóciaties, Devinc | deciais ezen Chatbonnages» have been heard of no bazia czajnLuzona are qulat at $17201
charge of the Rev. C. Bone, who is now on *(urlough.
THE DELIMITATION OF MACAO.
and Barák Búgars are quoted at-ils, sap- Ace cording to the Genaral ngenis report and
JAPANESE papers report that success in the the delimitation of, Macao, the Canton Self-people in taking this stop is 100 doubt to im-16) hat been paid in Parision rat Match,909 December, 1908, subrouted to shareholders of negotiatious for a compromise in the liabilities Government Society has sent telegraphic press upon the minds of the public the Faishan A. drawing of, 140 found per cent, 1905 booda the Luzon Sugas Refining Co., Ldy the gain.on. of the Dal Nippon Sugar Refining Company circulars to the Chicass people in various places incident, is hopelers, and the Milsal, Mitsu Bishi, and inviting suggestions to satisfactorily deal with
has taken place to be redeemedhat par on ist working was $12739143 and after converting. Daiichi Banks, which undertook, she relief of
Tactal Kwok Jon Chang, Commander-in
A HOTBED OF REBELLION, MY proximand
Pathe, astetoileto, Hosgkong: Gureancy p the company, have at length declined to adi.
Chief of the Imperial troops at Yamchuw, wka Hongkong Aalegraph,af 27/brainnto, prince she i sumval, debility (1999)
Raubs are easier, with sellors at 59; the allowingu for interest" and "Auditor's len zbo vance the Y3,000,000 required and bars with The Viceroy has received a telegram from the arrived here some time ago, left hard yesterday mining managers report, for the four wasks forward to rastas bonjani..
Cantonery Agliativviste at Shanghái, regarding., for the scene of his activities,
1st Prize Cup (Presepted) Gao. Hoskins. Ralphs' Cup (to be won twice for possession), Higher percentage for one years shooting thfulmun your rounde, not more than 15 tobada, st one shoot - Tat Namie Inscribed Géo, Horking," "drawa’their assistance,
the quest once in a
by THE “FATSHANA-INCIDENT,
unded 'goth: January. A télegram (from the that owing to the restricted demand for