THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH THURSDAY APRIL 15,

Dr. Wilder Banquetted. sourceful and as private Individual, he is

“HONOURED) GULST OF CHINESE. COMMERCIAL COMMUNITY.-

A MEMORABLE EVENING,

MR. WILDER ON THE CHINESE.

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This vessel bringe on Cargo:-- *From London, &c., ex S.S. India.

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PE French Steamship Company, CHAR- public that their steamais of the Round the-- World Lice will henceforth suppress calling, at Vancouver and Puget Sound Ports. They will proceed from YOKOHAMA DIRECT 10 SAN FRANCISCO without making any port of call en route,

pig Shippers of caigo 10: SAN FRANCISCO, MEXICO and SOUTH AMERICA no doubt ap prociato this paw facility afforded to, them of

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uncertainties of upheaval are too kind, honest, and charitabis. Foronatu, in- the sympathy of formiguera.. 11 deed, is the country," which possesses a servant so in China where the people accept of his abilities,” It need, never fear that in his government they find," provided

that be {gratifying to Hands, its interests will suffer either politically harsh with them. China teaches the world a or commercially. He is going away from us, number of things ; its appeal to reason and con

Confucion that sil within the four should be brethren. At the fast Dow, and may not come back again. We all,ference rather than to arma in time of quarrel

The Hague, China was ranked: That Dr. Amos P. Wilder, the deservedly of course, sincerely regret that we shall very is most impressive. During my three years in

third class Power. Let us hope that, popular U. S Consul General in Hongkong, spop lose sight of his familiar figurd moving Hongkong I have seen but one fight in the has done more than any of the American energetically amongst us, but, when we reflect streets, which was a mere transitory matter of under the polo regency of Prince Chuo, we officials to cement the bonds of friendship that his absence from as means real happiness hair pulling. The Chinese people are full of may live to see her take a higher position, between the Chinese commercial commuolly to his own kith and kin, longing to embrace capacity. Some have expressed wonder that According to one of the Chinese books for of Hongkong and the United States, is demon.him and possible promotion to a higher sphere more of them have not excelled in science, beginners," nothing is impracticable in that their risk into the basanions and/or extra strated by the cordial feelings manifested in the official circle of his country, for medicine, etc. whereas the Japanese have some world. Who could foretell five and twenty at the memorable function at the Chiasis Club which, by his great talents, he is so well men of world prominence. I believe the ex-years, age that Japan would becomal ons of last night when that Consular official was en qualified, we would rather rejoice in the planation lies in the fact that they have the most powerful mations in the world to tertained at a Chinese banquet, on-the eve of success which is awaiting him than Styret not yet been given opportunity, As I day. What Japan has achieved, I make bis departure on home leave, by the leading his departure from our midst. Gentlemen, have said, Chias, his not yet as universal bold, to think that Chine can also achiere, compradores of the banking institutions and call upse you all to cordially jole mo in un husiasm toward the new learning. The she will only to the right way about it, and if mercantile firms la Hongkong-both British drinking to his and the health of his family rulers bave declared for it and have put up she will have a number of men with a sound and foreign-and the representatives of the im. and wishing them long life" and prosperity, modern school buildings, but unlike the English education like many of my friends. A!! Claims against the Steamer must be pre: GEURS; REUNIS, beg to inform the Japanens they have not put themselves at this board, to advise bar, each cus portaat konge la Boobam Strand having large We wish him "bon voyage" and may be, on

In his special expert aphere of umful. Business connections with San Francisco the anival, find his folks all in the best of health in a teachable frame of mind. The Japanese - Californian const, and the United States general and bis countrymen with outstretched hands, confessed he did know and was willing to learn. Mr. Lau Cho-pak on sanitation, Mr. Sin iy. When Mr. Wilder was first appointed to ready to welcome him to a higher seat of I note that in the Nanking school, with some Tak-fas on judiciary, Mr. Ng Hon-tez on com 400 pupils, that there were too high grade ex-mercial, and Chau Shuki on financial mat- Hongkong three years ago, the Chinese still honour." (Applause.),

"The toast was pledged with considerable en-pensive microscopes unpacked. There was no tern. (Applause)". 1 – hope" - Alas" that our entertained a feeling of soreness towards the

'thusiasm.

one who konw how to use them. The Japanese distinguished guests will lend their services United States over the Asiatic Exclusioa Bill,

only got the microscopes but gladly im on the art of diplomacy (applause) for Thanks to the tac.falness of the new holder, of the consular incumbency; among other con- When the applauss had subsided, Dr.ported teachers. The result is that they know which China has carmed s name for her

as much about the microscopes now as the man

craftness. - While we are receiving the honour

·tributory factors, that sentiment of estrange. Wilder, congratulated the Chairman' on his

who makes them. They could imagine how of Dr. Wilder's presence with us here this ment has been completely got over, and last able speech in English." He humorously ta

pleasant and broadening it was for an Ameri- evening, we cannot very wall leave his right- night's fanction bespeaks a cordiality of feelings, marked that, had be to speak in Chinese as which Mr. Wildar will not fail to transmit to Mr. Lau Chu pak had done in English, ha.cation sogregated and throws on each hand man in the cold. There is no danger of our

other for information-to mingle for three years doing that within the atmosphere of this room. FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND President Taft who is personally acquainted would bring down the birds from the trees with the majority of the hosis of the interesting to listen to him. Cortioning, he said-It with men of so many other nations and expe- to-night. (Laughter.) I am down for the toast to occasion. * Among those present were:-D was a pretty thing to see Chinese geo- cally to come in contact with the Chinese Mr.Fuller whom I met for the first time when A. P. Wilder, U.S. Consul-General, Mr. Stuart themen in Hongkong toasting the Chinese people. It had made real to him the dictum the biggest man of the United States, not only Fuller, U.S. Vice-Cosul Genial, Messss, Lau Emperor. Ons is apt to forget when we see of Confucius that all men within the four it power but also in size, passed through Chu-pak (compradore, 'A. S. Watson & Co., you mingling with foreigners so much, that seas are brothers—or should be, and he trusted Hongkong on his way to Manila to open the Ld.), Ho Fook (compradore, Jardine, Matheson your first love is your own country, and that that the remaining years of his life would Philippine Assembly, and was entertained by & Co., Ld.), Sig Tak-fin (Ewens and Harston), the mention of your fovereign thrills you as reflect more of this great truth. (Applause.) the learned doctor at Tang Tin-ind. From Ho Kem-org, assistant compradore, Jardine, the Dome of Lincoln an American, or the late He had frequently expressed his admiration what little I have seen and heard of Mr. Matheson & Co.), Chnu Siù-ki (manager, Yuen good Queen; a son of Albion, We do not fail for the qualities of the Chinese-the wonderful Fuller I have no hesitation in coming to the On and Shin On P. S. Cos., lui Kuyuen (com to ngle, however, that Mr. Ho Fook invites capacity that characterized the people. Even in conclusion that he is a gentleman in the fullest pradore, International Banking Corporation) you to contemplate China, not alone for what the remote interior where people are so poor acceptation of the word and is well disposed Lau Pun-chiu (compradore, Hongkong and she has been, and certainly not wholly for what and unprogressive one has a sense of capacity towards the Chinees. As Dr. Wilder has just

• Shaughal Book) Yung Hio-pong (compiadore, she is, but for what she may and will become awaiting but opportunity. The anciens pre-informed us, Mr. Faller had passed his ox Chartered Bank of India, Australia and Chino) Mr. Ho Fook has certainly stated with power judice against the European the fear that his, amication as a full Consul with the highest Leung Shin-kong (compradore, Canadian Paci- the aspirations of your people. (Applause.) coming somewhat meant au suiron rational possible number of marks, and I don't think fie Railway Co.). Wong Kam-fuk (compradore, Dr. Wilder thanked Mr. Lau Chu Pak ill-was broken dowe. The Chinese wish to we should slow this opportunity to pass Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown, and his other boats for the kindness of do things themselves, but this is ambition without offering him our hearty congratula Co, Ld), Choa i esp chee (compradore, China their farewell dinner on the eve of his rather than auspicion and fear. 1 be early rail- tions. (Applause) As a foll-fledged official, Sugar Reboing Co, Ld), Ng Hontz (com departure for home for a season. He said roads and some other projects were constructed in taking over charge of the Consulate- pradore, National Bank of China, Ld.), Chu that he bad eslayed rare opportunities for by foreigners exclusively and have proved suc General for the United States, Mr. Fuller U-tin (the veteran merchant of Califormis), meeting the Chiness of all classes and as he cerful, The Chinese hay jumped to the con- will not be the round man in the square clusion that they can do these things themselves hole. He will be the right man in the Leung Pai-chi, Ng Lishing, Tam Tit-kong, had said before, was enthusiastic over this ca- and the leading Chinese merchants with tradal tion, with reference to their future. He had and they tears their mistake at soms expense. right place. Mr. Follar's acquaintance with us

AlĮ Claims must be presented within ter connections, and branch establishments in ecjoyed personal relations with many of the China is indeed going forward it in impressive is inaugurated under the happiest ayspices,

„date they cannot be recogulsada n Americi. Ip all abouí-seventy sat to the Chinese gentlemen of Hongkong, and simply to think that at last No. of the Empire and in asking you to drink to his health, i ask days of the steamer's arrival here after which is a man who speaks English and has been you also to pledge towards that mutual coNo Ginime will be admitted after the Goods confirmed an old truth that men are much abroad. Information from Paking is that Prince operation which will be of reciprocal adrant have left the Godowns alike wherever one finds them, Courtesy

Chan is wise enough to consult with foreigners; age to the country he so honourably represents,

BYA HEWETT, and kindness he had found on every side. Ha

- Superintendent. was glad to see that the University scheme but of course no one can tell how potent and the great empire of China with" which

Fampkona, 15th April, voro aid was going on; South China is on the ers of the ultra-conservative interests upon the Prince America preserves such perfect and cordial

Menu!“ large things and certainly a modéro university Regent will be. So far from being a monarchy amity. (Applause,)

China is ruled by the people perhaps on no

LATENT CAPACITY OF THE QUINESE. at this key port was one of the things to

other coupity. There is so much to admire.

Mr. Staart Fuller, U.S. Vice-Consul General, develop. Wealthy Chinese could build, na

about the industry, simple form of government,

in responding, said :-In the presence of anch better monument than to put their money into the friendliness of the people, and the reason eloquent speakers as we have already listened Mr Wilder was appropriately accorded the this institution. Continuing, he said. A man

ablebes which is used to settle difficulty in to, I must say that I feel fully as frightened as seat of honour to the right of the Chairman | ikisks nothing-of going up into the cemetery (Mr. Lau Chu-pak) on whose left sat Vice and spending a large sum on a tomb or of preference to force, that it is not strange that did the man who was asked to respond to a Consul-Geveral Fuller, M. Si Tak-fan building's temple; here they would be contri- observers are sometimes carried away and see toast at a dinner given in celebration of the occupied the seat next to Dr. Wilder, while Mr.buting toward an undying influence among no faulis in your people. But of course the sob anniversary of the founding of one of our Ho Fook was accommodated in one to the left their people and their names would be grate. end of civilization is to make the most of every Western cition. Ha sid Mr. Toastmaster. man in the State and this has not been done and fellow-citizens, Filty years ago to-day fully remembered to a late generation. Edo-

tha - pláce - where „we now” are Wal * cation is not everything but it is an open door in China. Even the coolies in the street are to everything, whether in the way of material full of power which a general education would howling wilderness" (Laughter.) Then he prosperity or of heart and mind calture. Chang bring out. It is impressive to think that there paused. Again: "Yes, fifty years ago to-day are inventors, poets, and captains.of.industry the place where we now aro was & how. throng of coolles, Carlyle said: "It is a rears ago, the place where we now are and leaders of thought hidden away in the fog wilderness. As I said before, filly tragedy when one man is shut out from was a bowling wilderness and I wish to Heaven it was a howling wildernsis to-day!! (Renewed that reason. in Hongkong and 'in the government of the bin full development"; for empire; one, bas bat to look over the names the four hundred millions of China are a call laughter.) But 1. do not fool quite so badly of the Chinese in high station to "sible attainment for men. He rejoiced in the told us that nothing is impossible. It has been to every man who gloring in the fullest pos. as this. I am among friends. Mr. Ho Fook bas that many of them are mon trained on foreign lines. The Chiness live in their pleasant relations between the United States said that all that is needed in an after-disper soas even more than foreigners; and if you educators among the Chiasts. He wished to strength to stand the consequences afterwards..

and China. No country had sent so many speaker is the courage to begin and the physical wast a son to do you credit in the highest way

am young and strong. It is certainly a great you must give him the modern advantages; encourage the going to America by young men and these are found along the new education of good educational foundations, especially pleasure and I feel it a high compliment to which foreigners have for the Chinese. The those trained in Qusso's College, Disceral receive at your bands the attention and interest beginning of the fund for the university is School, etc. There is a hearty, welcome for just expressed by our friend Mr. Ho Fook, and an excellent starty what is needed is for them. Americans are interested in sich guests can assure you that such expressions, form-

Mr. J. H. Gardiner (of the firm of Messrs Beast into large gifts. With the land, and large futures await sech young men on their trying to do his duty, are appreciated. Your Bratton and Betty appeared for the defendants, some of your wealthy people to put their and the results of 40 years, have shown that Pg as they do an encouragement to one

Gentlemen,—As you are all aware, the ocĉa,

words of encouragement come at a most op: Lospector Langley, of the Water Police Station. the buildings by the generosity of Mr. Mody return to China. Many of there before me are sion which calls ue together here this evening in sight, it will be a reflection on the Chipersonally acquainted with Mr. Taft and know portune time. I shall need help and con- conducted the case on behalf of the police.

Mr. Gardiner-In this case, your Worship,: is to pay our respects to a gentleman, as be

nese if they let this opportunity go by, for his kladly feeling and warth desire to continue lideration. It is no easy task even to deserves it, and to bid bim farewell on the

the most friendly relations. While the Chinese attempt to carry on the work that my chief I don't think there is any evidence. It is only they arethe", "oses who will-receiva the evo of his departure for home on a well-earned chief benefit: Dr. Wilder said he had, ne

matred in their own colonies in the large cities has so tactfully and ably conducted for the past hearsay evidence. There was no eye-WTECH holiday. That gentleman is no other than the hesitation in saying that to the man in in the United States have risen to some three-years. As Mr. Wilder has said, we have to the occurrence, and what evidence is to be widely popular and highly-esteemed. Consulterested in live thing, Hongkong in an

andesirable conditions in the smaller.com- not been long among the Chinese, hot oven

us Inspector, Zangley, said that be would rather General for the U,S., Dr, Wilder, I am,cx ideal residence, for the chief movement of munities where there are a half a dozen or our short station here has impressed was called to-day will only be format, SPREADS TABLE CLOTHS and SER ceedingly gled that, in the midst of his busy the world of our time ir now our Chien is dexen Chinese, they conduct themselves with the wall latest capacity of the Chips, peoplo: not call say witnesses to-day, as the wooded preparations, he has been able to find leisure to awakening old prejudices have disappeared out reproach, they enjoy the confidence of. We have learned to respect them more at woman was not expected to leave hospital. for Lavour uswith bisgenialcompany, thus affording. While the people are not as yet eager, a

the bankers, the church people interest them know them better. Their spirit of democracy another fortnight, us an opportunity of giving vest to our own the Japanese were, to take on modera things; selves in them, their children go to the appeals to us. We have learned to know their admiration for his many excellent qualities and yet there is a contingent who have the fever public schools. This Colony has dones notable keen business capacity and their high stan service in teaching influential Chinese, what darda of commercial honesty. Gentlemen, I to the appreciatiba' of "our compatriots of bis | and it will "pread. Chias is' a democracy many kind acis, both in his official capacity as it essence and admirable at many points good government should be. This is shown by can paly assure you that I shall make every the representative of a powerful nation and jo in its governmental methods but ref the fact that the Chinese like to live here endeavour in my power to continue the pleasant bis private capacity as a friend. In castoms ficiency, economy, prompiness, unselfishness They take to the mainland ideas in governments relations that Mr. Wilder has so ably main and habits, it is true, the East differs from the to administration have yet to be learned. Oz Canton Dot only bar officials trained Hongkong. Lained, and endogaria every way to merit the but that capital increasingly reflects the influ approval of the residents of the Colony. I look West in a great many ways, but in feelings, der sheaven's first law-and from the fact that ence of the bonesty, promptness, and efficiency to you, my friends among the Chinese com thick you will all admit, there is, if not an exact, returning Chiness often do not dare to selur of British methods. (Load applause)...). müolly, for that co-operation and help which a a very close similarity the Chisele know as to their villages without protection, forces one At the conclusion of his speech, which was Consol most always have from the people 19-No well as their Wastern brothers, who deserves to shink that in the interior the citiz so is not honour and respect and what to be grateful for. properly safeguarded. While the Chinese closely followed with absorbing interest by the whom he is sent in order to properly falil his

cit son will not, endure extortion from his affi- catire party, Dr. Wilder seat to his office for functions. (Applause.)

bar quet.

The ball was ta tefully, decorated with Howers and bunting for The occasion. Numerous silk embroidered hangings of Chi, nese design and finish, adorned the walls, While the fumitura was of typical Chinese desiga in blackwood. The dragon fig and the Stars and Stripes were displayed in a pro- minent position,

of Mr. Fuller.

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Full justice was done to the excellent meus provided, which was served in trus Chinese fashion, with the indispensabla silver-tipped chopsticks.

Chih Tung understands this and never loses an

Loyal toasts to the King" and "The Pre opportunity to say that to learn is China's only sident of the United States having been sub hope. A university graduating Chiness of the mitted by Mr. Lau Chu-pak and Mr. Sin Tak-finest callure, would make them influential fan respectively.

Mr Họ Rock gave the toaEl79

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A “THE EMPEROR OF CHINA?"" Howald-The next toast on the programme is that of the Emperor of China, and it is with the greatest pleasure in rise to propose it. Instead of wishing His Majesty, in the stereo- typed phis, c, a long life of 13,000 years, let us hope that China will take her proper place in the political world during his reign,

The party drank the toast standing.

THE GUEST OF THE EVINIKO. The Chairman, in proposing the toasi in

honour of the guest of the evening, said:

THE CLUB'S ACKNOWLEDGMENTS,

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Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Venge PUBLIC AUCTION,"

FOR ACCOUNT OF THE, CONCERNED,

TO-MORROW (FRIDAY),\"

the 16th April, 1959, at 11 AM, at their Bales Rooms, No 8, Des Voeux Road,

corner of Ice House Street, SUNDRY VALUABLE? BOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,

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STABBING AFPRAY AT KOWLOON.

SOLDIER SERIOUSLY HURT; MARVELLOUS ESCAPE" FROM DEATH.

„A casa concerning the Indian"regiment at Kowloon to wit: the 13th Rajpats, was heard. in the Police Court, this afternoon.-

Ragnath Singh and Saspal Singh, sepoys, were charged with maliciously wounding one. Sawal Singh, in barracks, on the fath ultimo.

Witnesses, however, were called, the first be

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Hanoknna. 15th April, 1009,

ing Corph Kaha Singh, of the 13th Rajpuin, He deposed that just before the occurrence, on the 11th March, be lost a bayonet, having missed it from the arms rack in the room which ne occupied The injured man-coropied the same room. Suspicion fell on no one. No THE H; A. L. Steamship: body was accused of the theft,

The Court-Had there been any quartel between the fujured man and the defendants:

When did you firit kearof the stabbing?—The first defendant told me of the fight

When did he tell you ?—At about 7.45 p.m. on the 14th

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FALSE THE MENU, NATO SVContinalog, the witness said that ip cosic Any Cargo impeding her discharge will

In our distinguished guest, our compatriots who have business connections with his cials beyond a certain point, he must or should graph photo of President Taft which he A flashlight photo of the group was taken by the cisairman of the Chinate Club to Ah Foog, photographer, at the conclusion of country have not only a fair-minded official to demand that there be no extortion. Chinese asked

the dinner. deal with, but also a sympathetic filand, who officials should be paid a fair salary and every accept for its members, la mady to assist, in any way he can. Who one who has business at a yameo should nee

The menu was printed in English and quence of a conversation between the defend knowing him well has not a good word to say the fee posted up and always pay the same. Mr. Sin Tak-fin, on behalf of his Chinese Chinese, the lettering being bronzed. The ants relative to the fight, which he had over heard, he took the second defendant in froot of in his praise? ....... During the many years he bar | As it is, a. Chinese citizen draads to have friends,, la é fen, well-chosso words, thanked mens was as follows — apon amongst us, he has by his affability, business at a yamen. Waall know ibay It Is | De Wilder for his gift of Preaļdent Taft's súfo- politeness and impartiality, won the goodwill unjust to assail atl Chiness officials, ne many of graph photo, to doing so he stated that most and eittem of all those who have been brought || them sen just men ; it is the system that is at of the gentlemen present had bad the honour of into contact with him. To win the good-will: fault. But, as in the conduct of railroad, menting the President during his short sojoam -of-one's fellow-creatures, by purely.

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landed at consignees, risk into the and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Fes kong and Kowloon Wharf and: Godowait pany, Limited, and stored a: Consignees risk and expense,

All Claim minst be presenti days of the steamer's arrival bero "data they cannot be recog

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