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COMMISSIONERS' Neeting FLACE, EARLY COMMENCEMENT OF DELIBERATIONS. It would appear that our reference to the first men.ing of the Portuguese and Chinese special Commissioners, who met in Hongkong last week for the first time, as having been one that bad been initiated under the happiest auspices auguring well for the entente cordials of the two bigh officials, who had been delegated by their respective Governments to settle this long
with a sort of prophatic ring that has thus early proved the truth of the assertion, Long had it beea speculated in the minds of those who interest „hemselves in the forthcoming, deliberations of
lar residence on Saturday last. Capt. Almalda of the Vasco da Gama and the Commander of the Patria, as well as Mr. Moraes, the Portu goo.e Consul at Canton, were also invited to dinner. The party later attended a public-en tertainment by an amateur troupe of the Portu- guese warships in part for the benefit of the sufferers by the recent earthquake in Portugal
PORTUGAL'S RIGHTS OVER MACAO.
A Portuguese writes as follows in the M. G. D. News, under dete Shanghai, 29th ult. :--
Before the meeting of the Commissioners, which is now expected to take place in a few days, General Machado and Sector Cinuat
address you another letter.``
MONDAY JULY 5
1909.
The Dixon Case.
properly withdrawn. It was at best one man'ı word against another, and 1 must confess I should not have liked such a charge" pressed.
Hero, Chang Chih-tang points out seven dangers which, he says, He, mostly, in the recogulilon of Macao as a Portugueso posses- sion, on account of its territorial importance, HONGKONG SOLICITOR SUSPENDED on the evidence available. With regard to the. and be precseds to suggest five expedients to counteract such dangers. A
"Although the Protocol," remarks the dir tinguished Viceroy, "has already been signed by Duncan Campbell, the treaty has to be dis. cussed and agreed to between the Portuguese Minister, who has come to Chips, and the Taungli Yamĉo,
"Regarding the perpetual occupation of Macao..., we must say that, in conne quence of the co-operation of the For
PATOR THREE YEARS.:
JUDGMENT OF THE YULL COURT,
Was Hl charge I am bound to criticise, subject to what I have already said, the action in con nection with this man. In the first place I' do not approve of the police being made use Mr. Cliye. Fletcher Dixon, Hongkong, of in private matters. The police are publia solicitor, late of the firm of Messrs. Fastings officers and should not be used nor should and Hastings, bas been suspended from thay land themselves to bolog used a private practising law in the Cology for a period of detectives, if only for this reason-that-it must weaken their authority and affi three years.
cacy in the discharge of their publič daties. Of course, there was in this case
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This was the decision of the Chief Justice (Sir Francis Piggott) and Mr. Justice Ciempartz,
pending question, was unconsciously invested having already arrived, I may be allowed 10 toguese in, the collection of imposts, the delivered in the Supreme Court this forenoon, criminal charge involved but I have beant
A literary and news review in published every ten days in the capital city of the district of Hong-San under the name of Heong-San-San-
ground real is waived, but there is no cession of the territory in their occupation, which is not to belong to Fortegal,
the Commission where would be the meatipgou. Particular attention is paid in this review | Portugal cannot surrender Macao to another off the Rolis of the Supreme Court, for alleged Wan Hi looking on him as a witness was .net,
boundaries. In its soe of May, 10 appear the memorial which Chang Chib-tong, who was then Viceroy of Canton, presented to the Throne after the signature of the Protocol of Lisbon of arch 16, 1887.
› By APPOINTMENT TO HIS EXCELLENCY THE place of the Conference. As" Gladtaly" Build-in the question of the delimitation of the Macao ings just then vacated by the German Coppulate, were leased for insidential quarters for the Chi- GOVERNOR AND HOUSEHOLD,
core Commissioner, the report was promptly bruited about that the Conference would bold, its sittings within those buildings. That little cre- dobce could have been attached to the repoil The Fida Aor of Mucao publishes a trans- was the conclusion arrived at by the thinking, lation in Portuguese of this important Chiness public, who could not suppose that the matter official document, from which I extract the could be definitely arranged without reference following passages, as they appear of great to, and agreement with, the Portuguese Com-interest at this juncture as refacting the train missioner in the first instance.
of the Cantonese miod at the time the Protocol Another suggestion was that the Council was negotiated and as affording an explanation Chambers of the Colonial Government might of their present attitude towards Portugal. Chang na utilized. Yet a third was the leasing of Chib-tung begins by quoting the memorial, of a room within the City Hall building. To those the contents of which he was apprised, pra who are acquainted with the interminst lesented to the Throne by the Tsungli Yamên aoise obtaining in the vicinity, it was event giving the reasons for the negotiations which that neither St. Andrew's por St. George's fed to the signature of the Protocol. hall offered the attractions for the purpose of the Conference.
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Besides, it is stated in the Protocol that pation; therefore Macao is granted by China to the Portaguere as a place of residence, but the territory continues to be Chinese.
*We must say explicitly that Macao was per. pctually ceded to the Portuguese to live there with the exemption of ground-reat, but it can not be considered ana Ponuguste posscusion.. "The fact that the place cannot be given up to another nation is a proof that Macao continues to be Chinese territory,
"As the place cannot be ceded by Portugal to another power, our cession cousista only in nomine and our rights remain voimpaired.
"This mode of procedure does not conflict with the Frotocol, Portugal's mouth shall be closed and other cations cupidity shall be curbed." ***
Mr. Dixon, whose ability as a lawyer in this informed throughout these proceedings thatĒ:
Messi. Hastings always declined to pro Colony is well known, was, it will be remem secute. And even if the police had contem- bered, called upon to show cause why be should not be disbarred, or, otherwise, struck plated taking up the case taken with regard to
surveillance to which tha min was subjected misconduct. The accusation against him was regular also object altogether to this polica that of alleged embezzlement of sums paid to and I am not surprised that he complaized. hira by clients on behalf of the firm. k
Secondly a statement was taken from this wit» The trial lasted several days, and the judgess on oath before Mr. Wilkinson acting inkis, ment of the Full Court was, as already stated, kapacity as notary public in the presence of delivered this morning,
to giving his decision the Chief Justice said: Inspector Hansen. I think thin was irr® Messrs, Hastings and Hastings, solicitors Rular, but we were told that it le a practice which has long prevailed și in practising in this Court, bring to the notice of the the colony for notaries to take such statements Court certain alleged acts committed by their
in this case was perfectly bona fide. Our pro-47 managing clerk, Mr. Clive Fletcher Dixon, also on orth. Obviously therefore what was done^. a solicitor admitted to practice in this court, which, it is suggested, recensitate the exercise cadute does not recognise any mode for manusten of disciplinary measures by this Court. The facturing evidence. I use the word in na offen- siva sense except in a special procedure for nature of these charges will appear from the judgment. The one which I have to mention is perpetuating testimony or binding people down the alleged embezzling of sums paid by clients to statements other than are provided by the "On the extent of the territory in our occupato Mr. Dixon on behalf of the firm for services Stalatory Declarations Act. introduced into this tion, the former Viceroy of the two Kwangs rendered by him as managing clerk of the firm colony by Ordinance eight of 1893 and this did draws a line at the city wall, and Characterizes The first paint, which we had to consider was not profess to be a statutory declaration. A as usurpation any territorial extensions beyond whether this allegation, involving as it did, anotary's powers in connection with the admini, that limit. Further, he maintains that there criminal charge, should not have been tried betration of oaths and irrespective of the duties of fore a criminal court, Mr. Dixon, by his counsel,
The Tsung!! Yamén writesi. "The oplum proceeds from India sad is shipped to China and deposited in Hongkong and Macao, and from these two places it is sea! to other ports for sale. For its fiscalization, late no limits to be determined as to territorial
walers; as "Macao 'is Chinese femritary."" order to prevent smuggling, the co-operation of He does not appear to believe much England and Portugal is required.
in the efficacy of our co-operation for the pro- With the permission of H. M. the Emperor, tection of the imperial revenue in South China Teatai Chau lao-lim in the company of Sirthe only reason which induced China to re- Robert Hart was sent in February, 1886, 10 cognise the perpetuil occupation of Blucao and Hongkong to enter into arrangements with the
ste depeniencies as any other Fortuguess poner British authorities.
He adds that the Taungli Yamné à was not ac. quainted with all the circumstances concerning Macao, and this is the reason why he makes known his views in order to obviate difficulties. He insists on the forbcoming Treaty being negotiated between the Tsungli Yaméa and the
dications as pointed out by him.
Nevertheless, the Treaty was negotiated, signed and ratified, integrally, on the lines as
sion.
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declarations bat these declarations must be bis office are these: He may take statutory made voluntarily, the declarant must go to the notary and sek him to take his declaration.
From sources which can claim uoimpeach abte faiths, we-bava-to-day derived information to the effect that an agreement ba been reach
d between General Sir Joachim Machado and H.E. Ko Yu-him whereby the Commission will hold its sittings, in private, in the nonexo of "Duart, the private residence of Senhor J. J Lebia, the well-known Copsal for Portugal in Hongkong. If the report is true-an e have no reason to doubt its veracity Mr. Leiria will enjoy the distinction of having
"It was then found that, although tha co- the booour of throwing open his hospitable operation of Hongkong was important, that of doors to two officiats of the high rank of Macao was necessary, for the effective suppres General Machado and Commissioner Ko, Thesion of smuggling fistinction is certainly an enviable oor, in- "In view of this fact, it was decided to Fasmuch as the Commission's deliberations will
issue secret orders to Sir Robert Hart 10 "be of historical and memorable import. Those send to Portugal the Commissioner of Customs Portuguesa Minister in conformity with the in- ccpris, that it may be exercised in the face preceeding an was adopted in this case are
Duncan Campbell, who was in London as agent for the Jospectorate General, to treat of this question."
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In the meantime, as reported in the Hong- Long Telegraph on Friday last, H.E. Ko i away in Cantos to tender his congratulations to Viceroy-Chang Jon-chan on his recent pro- motion. Until His Excellency's return.the fret sitting is pending. The Commissioner is language will be the medium of the exchange of views and discussion, and the deliberation will, as above stated, be conducted in private.
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VICEROY CHANG'S CONCERN, [From Our Own Correspondent]
Cinton, 3rd July. It is the intention of H.E. Viceroy Chang Jen Chua not to leave Canton until the negotiations between the Chinese and the the Macao delimitation question have been completed. His Fxcellency accordingly pester- day wired to Peking for authority to remain
The Hongkong Celegraph Portuguess Delimitation Commissioners on
HONGKONG, MONDAY, JULY 5, 1909.
bere and at the same time asked the Imperial Government to instruct the new Canton Viceroy H.E. Chang Jen-chun. HE Yuan Shu Hsun, to proceed south at an carly.date.ip_order to have an opportunity of conferring with and assisting H.E. Ko Yu Him in his difficult mission.
• CONGRATULATORY VISITS, VALEDICTORY ADDRESSES BY LOCAL COMMITTEE AND ASSOCIATIONS.
ORNERAL MACHADO. Some of the older members of the Portuguese community in Hongkong and a few oftheir more intimate friends called in a body on General. Machado, at "Kingsclere," on Friday last,
At last Sir Robert Hart reports officially the receipt of a telegram from the Portuguesa Minister for Foreign Affairs fixing these four points-
"Portugal to send to China a minister to negotiate a treaty of commerce,, "Perpetual occupation and government of
Macao by Portugal. "The territory of Macko cannot be ceded
to another nation.. "Macao will co-operate in the same man.
ner as it is done in Hongkong." Permission to sign the Protocol containing these points was given to Mr. Duocão Camp. bell, and arrangements were made through the British Minister al Paking for Portugal to send a Minister Plenipotentiary to Chipa to negotiate the treaty, and orders were conveyed to the Portuguese Authorities at Macao to give effect to the stipulated co-operation.
The Tsungli Yamèa proceeds; "Macao has been in occupation of Portugal, since the time of Emperor Kia Tsing, of the Ming dynasty, and, should we insist on refusing to recognize this occupation as perpètual, our
refusal would be a dead letter. The obstacles to the collection of the customs duties aud likin tax would also be the greater without any chances of recovering Macao.
"With the realization of the treaty the right to the collection of these imposts would be re- covered and fiscal matters would be put in order.
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rongly contended, that this was the prop procedure and said that he was willing and desirous of standing his trial. Messrs. Hant
This was it so soose a voluntary declaration." ings declined to prosecute and maintained
And it must be in the form proscribed by the Act which this was not. Secondly, ander order that this Court was bound to entertain their application quite irrespective of the fact that a criminal charge was involved. My own opinion38, rule 6, examinations, affidavits, declarations and other matters may be sworn before a very strongly leaned towards the trial of the
notary in matters pending before the High Court, question before the Assizes but after bearing There was at the time this man's" "zlata. the very able arguments of Counsel on both
ment was made no matter pending: be- fore this Court. The fact that the stakn sides we came to the conclusion that
WAS ¡ment he disciplinary jarisdiction of the Court
Vintended to be used exists altogether independently of their being
i immaterial. The objections to much m concurrent jurisdiction in the criminal
clear. The man who has mede such a statement... of an acquittal. and that it might even be declined in the face of a corviction knows he has made it and most is giving his The polat really involved it, I think, the evidence be conscious of it and that he-might- claim to have a charge of this sort tried bebe confronted with it; yet it is statement on fore a jury. As to this I have no doubt that oath to which the penalty for perjury does not as the proceedings for striking a solicitor off the lach. It in therefore for the purposes of the roll- must in this colony.core.before the court, Court valueless and can only avail the person Deither the old English proçedure by way of who has so obtained it. But the law an I have However, I hope that better counsels will inquiry before the Mastors nor the new English aid does pot sauction such a proceeding. prevail in the end and an era of good-will procedure of inquiry before a committee of the Oaths can only be administered under the oath are public statements and they ́muit ba between the two nations concerned will be. Incorporated Law Society reported in either action of the law. Farther statements on
"available to both parties-The effect of thes re-established in South China for their mutual-case.to the court bo_impossible. The mo benefis.
proceedings and the weight, to be attached to this man's evidence in this question" was bava whether he had paid the $20 alleged to: been das from him under the agreement and said to have been made by him with Mr. Dizon pay $so for costs of which be bad paid $30- an account. Now the moment this man real-
set forth in the Protocol.
But the spirit which dictated the distinguish ed Viceroy's memorial to the Throns is still hovering over the whole question, now in its fast phase,
China Lights.
SALE OF CANTON PROPERTY.
PAYMENT OF BARGAIN MONEY,
[From Our Own Correspondent.]
Canton, 3rd July.
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tion comes before the Coust as normally con- stituted ; and therefore if the Court should think fit either on account of the complexity of the question involved ›of the doubt which the facts raised to call 'tà ́its nid a fury it would be within its power in_doing.no, The question is of great moment so both parties-of the gravest moment to Mr. Dixon. I thought it sightises that this was the question involved, when therefore to ask my learned brother to sit with me so that the hearing of the motion has been before the Full Court. We intimated, however, that if we should in the end find a jury seces.. sary we should cause one to be empanelled; We have not found it necessary, for the gues. tion in issus has proved to be simpler than One time seemed likely. I'desire in
• It is reported that the Canton officials will sign the agreement with the China Light & Power Co., Ld., on the 5th instant for the re-purchase of the Canton Electric Light Works and have | at undertaken to take delivery of the property on the first place to make two remarks of a that date. A sum of $100,000 has been paid by general nature. The action which Mess the Chinese officials as bargain money.
LOCAL AND GENERAL,
OUR Chiness telegrams ara unavoidably held over until to-morrow.
i was put to him with police accompaniment it would be unnatural' for him to say that he had said it. In due course a perception might dawn- on him that the real question bo war being asked about was whether he had made such an "greement and that he was not charged with
not having paid money said to be dua by him. But even if he had pot made such
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agreement he would almost inevitably Hastings took was altogether onavoidable, was stick to his original statement, foduced by forced upon them by the nature of the informa facts which had inevitably clouded his clear tion received. It is difficult to put one self in the appreciation of the real question in Issue. As position of a firm of solicitors in extensive the cate stood after "bis examination was con- cluded, I could not have louad, the charge practice suddenly informed that their managing proved. 1, however, put certis questions to, clerk in whom implicit trust has been placed, him in order to see whether he did in fact up- who has been entrusted with the conduct of preciate the issue. Fis asawers were intel heavy and important cases, who has sp parently conducted them with great success igest, appeared to be trulbfal and seemed to and to the great satisf.ction of the clients, clear away the cloud's but palling the question has been guilty of appropriating money paid to myself afterwards am I quite confident that by the clients to him on account of the firm the cloud which must have been in his mind at H.E. Viceroy Chang Jen-chun during his admirisad of the visit, received his compatriots pourer, rich and powerful nations like France, TO-MORROW afternoon at 6 pm. the Buffs will I shall be compelled to criticise what they first was absolutely cleared away?' I cannot nistration of ibe, two Kwang Provinces, the officially and was attended by the Assistant the United States, Russia and Germany, who meet the 87th Coy,, R. G. A. to play off their in fact did in one or two instances, but this answer it affirmatively with such complete Commissioner, Senhor D Cinatti. The visitors, regard Macao with covetous eyes, with a view first round in the Hongkong Water Polo com criticism mait be tempered by the recognition satisfaction to myso'f as to enable me to say yes who did not possess any official status, called to depositing troops there, may think of acquir. petition. This should. "prove"interesting as of the very difficult and mast" painful position pot proven; but we do not know that form of in their personal capacity. General Machado ing that territory by paying a large sum; for both teams are evenly matched.
elcomed them most cordially and spent fully this reason there must be included in the treaty
[From Our Own Correspondent.]
Canton, 3rd July.
In appreciation of the exellent services of His Excellency, who bad been previously ap
Nine Charitable Institutions, the Seventy-two
guilds, the Self-Government Society, the Cen-- tral Railef Committee and other Associations in Canton are preparing addresses and gifin, to the
“The dutice, which would otherwise be lost to us through smuggling, could be collected in the custom house which is to be established.
The fugitiva criminals who formerly found shelter in Macao shall be liable to capture.
"Above all, as Fortugal i daily becoming
*** REPORTS of Saturday's Gymkhana and the open-air coscert of the Kowloon Cricket Club will be found on pages 3 and 2 respectively..
shape of embroidered hangings, umbrellas, ball-an-hour in conversation with his nationals the explicit-condition-that-that-territory cannot H.E. GENERAL Sir Joachim Machado,him as he allegea.ha.is)....was placed in a most
Eco, to be presented to him before his depar ture from Canton." H.E. Cháng has proved himself to be a very energetic official and has done a great deal in reforming the ad. ministration benides promoting education and Industries," daring shelterm of office in Canton, thos earning great popularity of the officials, Rentry and populace. H.E. Chang's promotion from the Liang Kwang Viceroyalty to Nanking le much regretted by ibe people of the two Kwang Provinces,
Owing to his being about to relinquish the reins of office 11.E. Chang Jen-chup has issued a notification to inform the public that he has ceased to receive petitions from the sud inst.
BRITISH CONSUL'S CONORATULATIONS, A
who had called to do honour to their distinguish. be ceded to any other Power." ed compatriot. The topic of conversation
Chang Chib-iung was evidently not satisfied dealt with principally had reference to such all-with the Taungli Yames as will be seen from important subjects an education, the successful the remarks made by him. The following is colonization of Hoogkong, the immigration from his pen: and development of the Portuguese colony on the Island, Portuguese influence in Africa with special reference to the recent Delegen Bay Convention, and the faiore prospects of the
K.C.M.G., accompanied by Senhor D. Cinatti, and Capt. Norton went on a round of informal visits this morning. Senhor Cinatti called on
engaged in Coart in the farenson. the Chief Justice when. His, Lordship was
and's hold that the charge in proved-perhaps
in which they were placed. So'too' Mr. Dixon. (if he is innocent of the charges brought against findingin England and i am therefore compelled to find that the charge has not beep fully and distressing and painful position and I would satisfactorily established on the evidence stiods
fusion to which I abzil come presently. some palliation for some things that he his done. willingly if it were possible find in this facting by itself and apart from the alleged con- He has been defooded with real and devotion to the Wong case and here I find very consi by his prefessional advisers and if the finding of derable difficulty in coming to a conci
case mora substantial then one man's word this Court could have been saved off by advo The question that, troubles me is this? Is the
sate matters also that trouble, mel`im far to ma's one further general, remark as to the cacy and handling of his case it would have been achieved most legitimately. I have now
against another ?" And there are two sabordi.
One can see that the occupation of Macao by the Portuguese dates from a long time, and A MOTORIOUS character was found to have the Tsungli Yamés recognizing that so ex escaped from the Victoris,Gael, on Saturday
that he must have had some assistance in es leaded a period has elapsed without having to-night or yesterday morning, it is surmised Toreguese African possessions whose des covered the place, and having reason to appre caping, us the prison wall is nearly twenty feet nature of these proceedings, because ky fiadin, from wishing to attribute to Wong Hai Tong
́any intention of wilfully deceiving the Court, finies the General exercised such au important bend that other nations cover that territory, high and topped with glass. Up to the present depends in great messure upon it. The motion But this point I cannot pretend to appreciate; was made by Messrs Hustluge because there is how an action of the most important character His Excellency was made up its mind to come to terms with Forts the prisoner is still at large. influence in wielding.
no representative body representing the body particularly struck by the size of the Portuguese gal Jo appearance it was for the collec-
of solicitors incorporated as is the Iccorpoated affecting the very existence of a fiums of high community in Hongkong with some of whose tion of Imposts and repression of crimin- oldest members he felt gratified' at bring perals that the assistanceTM of Portugal wag” “A GERMAN, wkole name. was given as Otto Law Society in England, who could assume the standing in Canton, involving, enormous › costa - sonally acquainted that evening. After cordial sought, secretly, it was to devise means to Boge, was found dead in a local Chinese hotel daty of putting the matter before as officially should have been filoanced entirely by one At 12 o'clock this morning H. E. Viceroy ly thanking his visitors, the small party begged prevent the absorption and usurpation of that at West Point, on Saturday Grening. It is and the proceedings inevitably took the ultimate partner, as he himself says, out of his personal territory. The consequence is we succeeded in believed that death was due to spicide, reform of an issue between Messrs Hastings and exorces He produced a private book which
wo could admit as evidence, but upon which Chang received Mr. H. H. Fox, acting British leave to retire.
mas CrÒSE EXImined and be" vald: In the course of the forencon to-day General directly in restraining Macao with benefit to the valver, with two discharged cartridges, belgar, Dixon. But the dispute between them covers found within reach of his band. The fineral a wide area, involves many subordinate issues, Consol-General at Canion. The purport of ila
will pass the Monument this evening at 5 pannone of which is before us. Even heissus which showed all these paymentu 20. MC612 HAVhen I'saw this published-in-Hongkong- Consul's visit was to tender congratulations to Machado, attended by Sarbor Cloutti and Capt, empire."
is apparently before the Court whether Mesurs, the Viceroy on his recent Viceregal promotion. Norton called on one of the members of the
party at his office to return the visit--as act of piperi 1 had my misgivings; but from dis«" ACTING VICEROYBHIP. Zaļa Peading the arrival of the New Viceroy; H, courtesy which was very highly appreciated on patch addressed to me by the Taungli Yamin, Oug Cantón correspondent writes ander Satur Hastings have proved the charge or whether meals wars apparently X. Yako, the Provincial Treasurer, Wu Senng behalf of the gentleman called upon as well which cama to hand soon after, I found that the | day's date-A telegram has been received Mr, Dizon bas disproved the charge is not be. Hongkong, though in
from the officials of Kwai Lam, Kwangai, fore ut, precisely in this form because as 1 brought by Mr. Wong Lum, had been authorised to take temporary as of his friends. It should be added plan was realized.
The idea of restraining Macao is a good one, advising that incessant and heavy rainfall has shall presently point out some important ques-agent Wong's private charge of the Viceroy's Yamen. The Frovincial that, on Friday, Mr. J. L. de Selevisa Alves, Tyskrurership this vacated will be filled for the who is held in highresteem and is respect, but them are many dangers, which must not be been experienced there during the last week toss of onus would seem to be involved and of the Arm, but he him tinasbalag by the present Provincial Educa- | by his friends, was the vabicle for the laterpen- lost sight of, and I have in consequence been and the givõis haver consequently-fisen, con- were in fact urged which I did not think are
prehensible conduct brought dual Commissioner Sham, Trang Tang, as it 'tation of the greetings exchanged between the spending the last few days thinking, suxiously aiderably causing the volume of water to swell really failed, The, sole, question, is what
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and 4, and Total Chong Sik Fas will be visitors and General Machado at “Kingsciare," on the pros, and cons, of the whole question, afnordisalaly on the West River Tha villagers
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mad;1 must, in the riv ary, Educational Commissioner, DINNER AT THE PORTUGUESE CORSUL,
what I think warned The General and staff mere she guests therafore, put before my Sovi
Leiria at dieɔut at the Consu. L'abor
bu account of coste, But some
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