Hongkong Opium Farm,
GOVERNMENT INVITES TENDERS,
A THREE YEARS' MONOPOLY OFFERED.
In view of the aplam controversy the follows, ing notification appouring in the current issue of the Gasaffe la fataresting-
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Notice is hereby given that Sealed Too ders will be received at the Colonial Secre,
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
China Lights.
SALE OF CANTON, PROPERTY,
FAYMENT OF BARGAIN MONEY,"
[From Our Own Correspondent:]
Canton, 3rd July.
Trind was a couple of lengths behind. While the Isaders, were contesting, for honours bes tween themselves : Mr. Mackin; called upon Triad who, answering gamely, mada a splendid spurt and within the next forlong had overtaken the leaders and won by over tea lengths from his stable companion, who was about the same - longth ahead of Garth for second place."
Time: am. 07. Winner : $12.40:
Cash Sweeps': 161 5334-45; and Sg270; 3rd $46.35
FRIDAY JULY 9 1909.
THE ROWLOON O, C. OPEN
AIR CONCER7,
Favoured by a calm evening, though not quite so, appropriately, happy in this respect as last year, the K. C. Club's annual open air concert took place last Saturday evening, and a large crowd occupied seats in the sensibly ar. ranged auditorium. The grounds were alcely decorated, and plenty of electric lights lit up | the little stage and orchestra. Mr. Stewart and his Committee are to be congratulated on foancial succose; but, why such tedious 34me advantage as they might have been, for the sound board of the specially erected stage was covered with flags, marring the very effect the wood was put up for. Last year this was seen to, hence the superior acoustic effects
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Circular which invited representatives of hotels, to meet and consider, them.A solution of the problem there shown-how to dianladi hostila- feeling on the part of tourists; Fons more pleasant to all concerned—is indicated by the statement of causes, but the method of proce»' dune calls for experiance sod intinence to make It effective. All will wishers of this undertak- ing therefore feel great patisfaction with the assurance of the co-operation of our Chairman, Mr, Okure, whose induspcs and experience in many fields assure the success of any measure to which he may lend bis said. In opening the consideration of this subject, Mr. Chairman, I tions with the hope that their details will be developed in the course of the discussion. I seems desirable that we come to some agics. ment upon the following propositions
lary's Office, Hongkong, till Noon on Tuesday, | Co, Lải, on the 5th instant for the re-purchase 340 p.m.-THREE QUARTERS OF A MILE Waite'? The singers were not heard to the "The Star Spangled Banner." The hall: word will venture to offer only some general sugges
the gist day of August, 1959, far, the purchain of the privileges known as the Opium Farm östäblished under "The Prepared Oplom Qrdi- BADCEL, 1891-1909" that is to say, the sole pri- vilege of preparing Opium and of Selling, within the Colony, (including the New Terri torias), Oplam so prepared, inclusive of the privilege of collecting drous and of preparing and dealing in Dross Opium, for three years from the 1st of March, 1910.
Full information as to conditions of tender ing, etc., can be obtained from the Colonial
Treasurer.
form
**CONDITIONS OF TENDERING.
1. No tender will be recaived unless the ten- derer produces a receipt from the Treasurer (i) A deposit of $30,000, or of Title Deeds, or other approved securities to a like Blount, and
(ii) An agreement, to be executed by him an a form provided by the treasurer, to the offact that, if he should decline to accept a grant of the Farm on the terms of the tender sent in by him or fail to give the prescribed security for such grant, such deposit ar vaunties abill be forfeited to the Crown, Sach deposit must be cause not later than nood on the 30th day of, august, 19ng. All' deposi's will be returned to unsuccessful tenderers,
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It is reported that the Canion officials will sign the agreement with the China Light & Power of the Canton Electric Light. Works and have undertaken to take delivery of the property on that date. A sum of Sta6,000 has been paid by. the Chinese officials as baigain moneyą
HIRE FLOA47.
TENDERS INVITED, FOR NEW FIRE ENGINE.
Gazeffe, tenders will be received at the Colonial According to a notification appearing in the
Secretary's Office until noon of 'Thursday, the the bull, propelling machinery and fittings of a 15th day of July, 1909, for the construction of floating fire engine, in accordance with plans and specifications which can be seen at the Government, Marine Surveyor's Office, Har bour Office: Lougth over all, 70 fest 6 inches; extreme breadth, 15 feet; depth moulded, 6 fent 6 inches; extreme draft with tanks and bunkers full, 4 feet 9 inches,
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HANDICAP-For all China ponies, Boirapce
fee 55. First prize: Presented, and prize: Sa5.00 3rd prize: $to, (Entrance fees to go to winner).
In the event of top wolghts not starting waights to be raised all round, ..., top weight starting to carry 166ibs; ·
(Johnstone)
Mr. J. Johnstone's Hertzblatt, 165lbs ..mor Mr. F. B. Deacon's Dart, 165lbs, (Dupree). 2 Hou, Mr. W. J. Gresson's H. H. Isglb......
(Mackie) 3 Mr. O. C. R. Hill's Dreadnought, zóolby ...
Mr. Blank's Sir Joseph, 154lbs...(Marley) a Mr. Leeson's Soudan, 15ylbs.......(Owner) (Moore)
Lieut. Beckwith's Cavaliar, 148 tbs.........
(Commodore Lyon)
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Mr. Bolilios sang "A Chain of Roses pret Lily, and in response to an undoubted encore, gave us a dainty little moresaw which showed off her wall trained voice so well that she had to again bow acknowledgments Mine Farke was down for "Kashmiri Song" by Laurence Hope: Had this been accounted for without which she took a recall. A real encore was that board. Later she sang "Love's Garden" for the drapery, ber voice would have been better
given to Mr. White, who, although he had just obliged by singing the difficult "The moon Cavalier and Sir Joseph were responsible halb raised her lamp above. "(Lily of" Kil- for one false statt, Cavalier unsealed hislarney) with Mr. Ayris, in place of the Jockey (Commodore Lyon) and trotted ont das down for Mrs. Kew and that gentleman, of the course. When the flag dropped lustily translated “ The Trumpster." Spostage- The tenderer must specify the time required Cavaller was not in the race. Dart had the ous and general applause was the result. Mr. by him to complete the work and the place at advantage of a very poor start with Hertzblatt Anderson and Mr. Gonzales disappointed their which the vessel will be constructed when sub-second and.. hotly pursued by H. H. Sir friends, but Mr. Gregory was quite a success, mitting his tender. No tender will be con- Joseph was several lengths babind. From the the little Customs Officer breaking his audience sidered unless the person tendering produces outset, the race resolved itself into a contest be all up. with his versatility. His "character" a deposit receipt from the Treasury (as 'tween the three lesde's. Hertzblatt overtook rong and dance were very quaint. So was his pledge of the bond fides of his tender) for the Dart going down the incline from the Rock musical farce. The glass solos were clover, and sum of $100. The successful tenderar will be and his leadership from that stage to the win. should be a nice drawing room attraction. required to sign a formal contract containing ing post was never threatened. The other conditions to be prescribed by the Superin ponies contested every inch of ground for tendent of the Fire Brigada and also to give second place, resulting in a win for Dart, H. H. security to the satisfaction of His Excellency being third. Sir Joseph fuished far- the Governor in the sum of $1,000. Failing Time: 1.34 4'5. compliance with the latter requirements, the 4. The successful tenderer shall before the satsum deposited with the tender will be for day of January, 1910, deposit with the Treasurer feited. approved security, either money or title deeds, to the valus of three months' rent of the Farm
HONGKONG GYMKHANA CLUB. Tr the due performance of the conditions on which the privilege is granted and of the slipu.
Patrons: His Excellency Sir Frederick Lu- lations or agreement in respect thereof, and the security previously deposited with the Trea-gard, K.M.G, C.B., D.SO. His Excellency surer on the tender being received will be Vice Admiral Hon. Sir Hedworth Lambton, C. retained until such successful tenderer shall B, His Excellency Mal-Genl. R. G. Broadwood, have deposited such security. Particulars of CB, Rear-Admiral H. Lyon, R. N. Committee
· the Security offered must be submitted to 'thá'
The towards of the Hongkong Jockey Club Treasurer before the 1st day of November, 1909, (Ex-Officio) The Hoa. Mr. F.-H. May, C.M.G.
Mesura: 3, Jobostens, 1. A. Jupp, H. P. White,“ for the approval of the Göverdment, and the
G. K. Hall Brutton, John Paterson and Major security shall be infanch form as the Treasurer
W. A. Eaton, Judge; Mr. J. A. Jupp and Major may require. Title deeds of land in any British Territory may be submitted for approval. -
W. A. Eaton, Handicappers | Messrs. H. P. 5. The Governor-in-Council will execute to White and F. B Deacon, Clerks of the Scales; the accepted tenderer a Grant in the form, or Mr H. G. Gedre, starter; Mr. J. Paterson, and as neat thereto es may be, hereinafter set out, Starter; Mr. M. S., Sassoon, timekeeper; Mr. C.. As soon as the security has been completed to Gordon Mackie, hon sec. and treasurer.. the satiefkcuno. of the Governor-in-Council ; and the Granted shall sign a counterpart of such Grant,"
---The-lander-must-state_the_monthly sum offered for the Farm as rent,
3. The Government does not bind itself to accept the highest or any tender,
6-During this contiquance of the privileges the successful tenderer shall be entitled to thơ use of a ride mark to be approved by the Governor-in-Council on all Opium prepared by him:
Wioner: $10,30.
Mr. John Johnstone
Major Eaton." The Buffs." - Sakam Mr. W. S. Dupres
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Mr. Jobastone scored 11 points, Major Eaton 10, and Mr. Dißiren 9.
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ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE.
CELEBRATION OF GLORIOUS FOURTH..
Yesterday, July 4th, being the feast of the Rev. Bro. Christian, director of St. Joseph's | College, the present and past⋅ pupils gave $. concert in honour of the occasion. His Lord. ship Mgr. Porzsal, accompanied by Rev. G. Spada, was present. On entering the concert ball, his Lordship and Bro. Christian were greeted with loud and prolonged applause, while Mr. O. Baptista, the pianist, struck up its most festive appearance, being tastefully decorated with flags and evergreeni, Cop: spicuous among the decorations werethe Shield and the Cup which the Senior and Junior teams secured during the last football season. Marter Pater Prevost read an appropriate address from the present pupils, white Master Cheung Kai read an address in Chinese on be half of the Chinese section of the School The grestings of the past pupils were tendered, in short but oloquent addresses, by Mesars, F. M. de Jesus, A. us. Silva and J. Alves. The latter gentleman, who is vice-president of the Catholic Colony, graciously offered a scholarship of be conducted with careful regard for recognis of co-operation among bis compatriols in the Usion being much impressed with the necessity
$25.00 to the boys of the Collage for the basted business principles, which require equitable essay ou
treatment of patrons and reasonable satisfac- "Co-operation."
tios of their expectations, the amount of tbla satisfaction to be that of the most successful
His Lordship Mgr. Pozzoni also said a few words appropriate to the occasion At the conclusion Rev. Bro. Christian thanked one and all for their kind greetings and a very on- Joyable afternoon was brought to a close by drinking the health of the vaasrable head of the College.
The programme of entertainment was a follows-
"'n-God Save Ireland
IN JAPAN.
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That the nefartafoment of fourist travel has become a business, world-wide in its field, and that cash value when wall conducted is now recognized everywhere to be so great that the desire to secure its benefits is prompt. ing the expenditure of very large sums of money and the employment in Guest abifl- ties in many lands, all of which are competing for patronage.
-That this business, like any other, should
competition elsewhere in the world, although the quality of entertainment will' necessarily depend upon local features.
5.-That if these propositions are accepted as trus, it behoves all of the associates in the burl. nain to work earnestly and unitedly for their V1effective operation.
MEETING OF HOTEL MANAGERS IN TOKYO,
On the 17th ult. a masting of managers of foreign style hotels in Japan was held at the Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, for the purpose of con
JAPAN'S ADVANTAGES.
Some such propositions as these might be made the preamble to any resola.ous of or- ganisation which we may adopt. They would then become the foundation principles of that organisation. The object of the measures pro- posed is to do what we can, by means of effective organization, to remove all obstacles to the full enjoypient of the advantages Nature has provided for the entertainment of foreign travellers. In geographical situation, on the
Cast Sweeps: 1st $127.60; and $93.60; and allow the band to leave without acknowledge sidering measures for correcting some of the fringe of the Orient which is so full of all that
$46.80.
1-That in this business not only the owners of hotels, but all who derive benefit from tourist travel, in short all of the people of the land, are associates whose interesis are mninal, and are · Overture... The Star Spangled Banner... Mr. O, Baptist therefore sided or injured according to the da Addres se Rev. Bro. Director. Peter Prevost gree and sincerity of the co-operation which --Duct. Who's that a-calling. H. Baptiste & R. Bourguignat may be secured. If the associates in any busi. Torning to the instrumental part of the pro-- SongHome, Sweet Home. Baptista ness work against each other, or even work to- Recitation. The Twin Collacogether to the disadvantage of its patrons, that gramme, the 13th Rajputs once more made
6-Song Old Folks at Home E. Bato business will surely fail, their bow to a Hongkong audience, and very
& Sony Thel Minstrel Box Digest “heartily were they greeted. They first played
-Address in Chinese Rev. Bro, Director...Cheung Kai-That-the satisfactory entertainment-of the selection from 11 Trovatore. This music,
visitors to this country will not only promote to-The Truant
1. Murray with its abundant charm of Italian melody Song Iritannia the pride of the oceno... Rodrigues its industrial development by increasing the won for Mr. Çoka and.' kis men a feel- Cash Sweeps 1st $412.65 ; 2nd $117,90; 3rd ing appreciation, which, viewing the wan
13-Violin Soin...... Travatorer. F. Gonzales umber of travellers and the cash they exchange 4-Song......... The wearing of im Green J. Lopes for goods and services, but may assist its diplo 558.05.
dering harmonic subtleties, and instrumental
macy by correcting muinal misapprehensions 44.40 p.m.-INDIVIDUAL TENT-PEGGING colouring, was or is, a tribute to the skilful futer-13-A School-boya ilialogue. {Gulch, A Buato, L. Comen
and by promoting mutual acquaintance. COMPETITION.-China ponies, only to bepretation of the Hongkong bind. The Mirre Du.. Whispering Hope...K, Bourguignat & R. Baptists used. Best of three runs. 3 Paints for a choms opened with the bell, which, of sonorous, The Menaid F. Murray, L. Guimamed Carry; 2 for a Draw and for a Touch. The and in-lane lope, rang out, as in the play,The sang that reached my heart... Bourguignet. Judge has at his disposal a points for Pace while this beautiful part of the work was played.
cappatentos af, Lopes and Style over all three ruas, Lance exercise Then followed the crude and dificile "Ah me, with The Star Spangled Bannerid
་༔་ ན GOD SAVE THR King. will not count towards style. Lances as what anguish," and cornet solo so well known as supplied by the Club, or of a similar pattern oh che la mords, the finale to which was splen must be used. Entrance lee Sz. A Cup will didly worked up. Probably, some will say that| ACCOMMODATIön op jouris7s be presented at each Competition by the the recitative for baritone, was as good as any. Hongkong Gymkhana Club.
thing, the light and shade, and genomi ex- prawion causing audible encomiums. At the conclusion the audience were unstinted in their applause. "But the idea de resistance of the evening was andoubtedly the overture to William Tell which those present would not
ment. Mr. Coke, whose conducting i singularly clear, yet emphatic, gave us a grievances of which foreign tourists to Japan attracts the curious, the philosophical, the ar charming interpretation of a time-honoured so frequently complais, and which it is felt artistic, and the religions in the Western world; work. The storm's approach, its gradual ces-doing considerable barm to the tourist traffic in in climatic' and scenic attractions: in natural sation, the pretty 3-4 movement in which this country. The grievances are stated is a courtesy and refined fealing of the people; Rossini reproduces the calm after the prage. Circular issued from the Grand Hotel, and are in the interest with which those of the Quebeard the shepherds playing their fisgeolets
West regard the spectacle of an Asiatic on the hill sides while the birds sang merrily,
people steadily rising above Asiatic traditions welcoming once agalo their bright sup. Never
of governmental organisation,, Japan scarcely equalled by any country in the world. too arrogant in any one section, the Rajputs certainly excelled themselves, and, after the
In every land in the Wait there are thousands, tanu of thoursads, who are looking toward bor (Jobustone) news opened in excellent toss and crispaers, and
as the desired scene of enjoyment of the various drums played with preciseness, the audience,
wishes that start people on a visit to forelga (Dupree) 2 ladies and their escorts, broke out into rounds 3 of applause, which Mr. Coke made the band acknowledge by first saluting the listeners, o and then repeating the quick movement. "Dorothy Selection, Colliers masterpiece, was band not only took us back to the old days of the Baroy, but gave us the inspiring bunting music with effects-whips and cries being smartly worked up during the translation. The ‡ gib overweight,
reeds sarpassed themselves, and we must not The Gift baited before the race started forget to mention the splendid handling of the
Merchandiss.—Business houses overcharge and trotted into, the stable. He was led tenor saxophone, which, wo learn, opened the
gain "to the post and delayed the start overture instead of the bassoon. We con- foreign guests, and divide the surplus with the several minutes. Blue Ruin got away on the gratulate the officers on the artistic con- guides. There are cases when orders for goods fall of the flag but refused his advantage tribation to the programme by their band. are sent, and when the packages arrive the and when the fold raced passed the Grand "The King" was played shortly before mid-contents are not as ordered, and negotiation Stand for the first time, the order was Polonight, but many people left when the selection often fails to remedy matters. Stick first, Have a Bag secard and Macao was over. We again felicitate Mr. Stewart and third, The Gift, tired out, brought up the rear, bis Committee on the general success of the All the hurdles were cleared in fios-styla. §-concert." Johnstone on Blue Rain rushed to the front at
5.-5.15 p.m. HURDLE RACE, ONE AND A QUARTER MILE-Over not less than sight flights of burdles. For all China ponies, Catch weights 11 stones, 5 lbs. Jockeys who have not won more than z official races in Hongkong, Shanghai or Tientsin, allowed 5 lbs. 1st prize: presented. and prize: $25. 3rd prize: $10. (Entrance fees to go to winner.)
khana Club this season took place at appy. The third meeting of the Hongkong Gym
ed the spectators, who were not in very large MValley on Saturday last when fing weather favour numbers, at the Race Course. There was only conducted as usual and attracted quite a num a:fair attendance of ladies The totalisator was
ber of patrons. The racing was excellent and provided some exciting finishes, sotably in the hurdle race which was won by Blun.Rein (Mr. Johnstone) and the mile and a quarter flat tacere John Johnstone's Blue-Ruio-1501b-quick movement, in which bye-the-bya, the cor (handicap), won by Seafoam. Proceedings were enlivened in the courte of the afternoon by selections played by the Band of The Buffs." Detailed results of the races are appended:
CONDITIONS OF THE FARM. Conditions to be fulfilled by the Grantee of the Oplum Farm, and the breach of which will involve liability to the forfeiture of the Grant and of the Security deposited with the Treasurer.
Mr. Dryandust's Best Friend, 159 lb... Mr. D. L. M.'« Tazist, 154 lbs.*......(Owner) Major H. Findlay's Polo Stick, 166 lbs.t
(Owner) Mr. Gegg's The Gift, 154 lbs....... (Mackie
as follows
1. Raibody-(d) First-class tickets are sold lo such numbers that they are in excess of the seats for accommodation in the traios,
(b) The temperature in cars is not uniform,
and passenger-care-are-diny.
(c) Sleepling cars are but imperfectly arrang- ed. Men actually smoke in them, to the grest discomfort of lady passengers, while food, ser Vice, and waiting-room accommodation are all imperfect,
Hotel Rates-As a result of competition, hotels fabulously high charges are made for ordinary service to foreigners.
lands for rest, recréation, or study,'
FALLING-OFF IN 'TOURIST TRAFFIC.
(1)-To-pay the monthly fee regularly in advance, from the 1st day of March, 1919; on the first day of each month.
(2) To have ao Raw Opium in possession except what is reported through the Imports Waight for inches as per scale. Winner of aplain Leah's Maceo, 154 lbs,* (Monteith) o always noteworthy for its huuting scene, The hotel rates are not uniform; in somin Japanese care for, and all went away delighted with what
and Exports Office; and, unless the special. permission of the Governor to exceed that amount is obtained; to draw not more than goo chests of Kaw Opium in each completed year of the Farm if any Prepared Opium is imported Into the Colony by the Farmer & equivalent deducilon' must be made in the number of chasis of Raw Oplum frawn by him.
(3) Not to part with any Opium in the raw
3.30 p.m.-ONE MILE FLAT RACE. For subscription griffise of searon 1908-09,
`one race at this sennon's gymkbumas, or at 1909 'meeting, 10 lbs. extra; two or more races 14 lbs, extra. To be ridden by owners. Pogy to bave been the property of rider for at least one month plier to date of entry: Entrance fee $5. First prize; presented, 2nd prize: 525.00. 3rd prize: Sidoo (Entrance feas to go to winner), Mr. Blank's Grey Back, 160* Ibs....(Owner) 1
Mr. H. G. Moore's Lyemuo, 155 lbs. (Owner) 3 (Owner) z
* Penalty of 14 lbs, Penalty of ro lbs.
state either by ssle or otherwise, but only Pre-Mr. F. B. Deacon's Butcher, 15 lbs. pared. Opium fit for smaking.
(4) Not to grant to any person any licence to boil or prepare Opium,
(5) To bave one establishment only for boil- _lag"; anch establishment to be approved by the
Goverour
(6) Not to have loose Opium (as defined by 18 Raw Opium Ordinance, 1887,) ‘wisowhere than in his bolling establishment or any Raw Oplom other than that covered by removal permit.
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(7) To observa, perform and keep the pro visions of the Raw Opium Ordinance, 1887, and of the Prepared Opium Ordinances, iRg1-1909,
THE KAWASAKI DOCKYARD,
REPORTED ORDer for a cruibĖL
FROM CHINA.
The Chupai Shogyo learns on good authority that the Chinese Government has placed orders with the Kawasaki and Mitsu Bishi Shipbuild- ing Yard at Koba and Nagasaki for the con- struction of one cruiser, each of 5,00 tons. The Orska Iron Works are said to have also received orders from China for three or four
·vessels of smaller size. The contracts aro reported to have already been signed, .
THE schedule to the Licensing Ordinance, 1887, has been "waried by the substitution, in place of the Colonial Secretary, and the Re gistrar: Gondral respectively, of the Captain. Superintendent of Police as the officer in whosa discration shall lie the granting of auctioneer, public billiard table, skittla-ground, sine-pia, bowling alley licences and of hawkers' licences; and by the substitution, in place of the Re- gistrar General, of the Head of the Sanitary Department as the officer is whose discretion whall lin, the granting of Chinese undertaker licences.
Tamar was the only entrant for this race that did no face the starter. After one falso start the trio got away loval with one another. Passing the spectators' stand Groy Back had the smallest of advantage of Lyeman by a neck, Butcher bringing up the rear. In processional order the field covered the next two stages of the course. Up the incline Butcher reduced bis distance from Lyemun who made a plucky altempt to close with the leader with whom kè drew level round the village where the trio banched. It was difficult to tell who held the premier position in the home straight, but Grey Back had the position of advantage on the rails, whilst Lyamun was closed in be. tween him and Butcher. Grey Back was being: easily ridden and won as easily. The race for second place was a capital one, Butcher beating Lyemun by just a length.
Time: zm 315055. Winner: 517.70.
Cash Sweeps 1st $198,45; 2nd $96.70; 3rd $28.35+
Mr. Thicknesse's Have a Bag, tôi )bi f................
* çib allowance. +7lb overweight.
(Owner)
be football stand with Polo Stick second and
BANKRUPTCY IN BANGKOK.
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on his heels Best Friend third. Blue Rain FAILURE OF chinese bỌNGS. now made the best of his leadership and when the village burdle was negotiated he had some twenty lengths to spare from the second pony, Best Friend. Dupree's mount pluckily an- swered the spurt and but for a slight swerve in be foal home bordle looked like winning Blue Ruin was not to be denied the race and won by a clear length. Tamar get into third place by only a neck,
Winner: $12,80
fees to go to wipser.)"
3. Jirikisha-Jiarikisha accommodation is poor, and jinrikisha-men are weak aud feeble, yet sometimes a doable charge is made to foreigners.
4. Policemen-Although the police system is highly developed in Japan, sometimes there are policemen who merely smile al complaints when a misunderstanding takes place with-a-| rikishaman, etc.
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A long time ago, it seems now, they began coming here in greater numbers than we could they had seen and purchased, all of them hop ing to come again. Then something happened, and the stream of travel became a tivulet that now looks as if it might in the near future cease entirely to flow.
In the principles and regulations proposed' foradoption there is nothing that may do wrong. to anyone; they are designed to prevent any one from dolag wrong to us and to himself. Our field-neighbour may have 'all of the water he may need, grow what he likes, and dispose of the crep as he thinks best, so long ai ho doesn't divert or pollute the stream that foeda our fields.
Frankly, the business of entertaining foreiga travellers, in which we and a very lurga`num-, bar of other persons in japan are legitimately engaged, has been injured by selfish persons, The visit of foreign tourists is of such an im- to their own harm as well as ours, and that portant nature that various plans are formed in in our own behalf and theirs. we propose to England, France, Germany, Italy, Switzer do all the laws allow to stop this mischief. land, and America for inviting tourists. Ac. In this proposal we should have the hearty cording to the investigation of the Financial support of every person in Japan, for its object Is the good of all. Even the man who would Agents in America, the rum of Ya00,000,000 an
kill the goose that was laying golden eggs will sually is actually spent by the American tour. ists, and it is therefore advisable that both the understand that it is at to keep her alive and at her work. In coorie of time he may learn Government and the people should join.kande in finding the best means for the accommoda-something about the art and science of breeding such binds. He will be happier then as well an tion of the tourist trade,
more prosperous, for instead of taking the victim by the throat and ripping her opes to get all she has at once, be will entertain, and instruct. himself by studying her nature, the food and drink and running ground that are best to develop her egg-laying powers he will build incubators and try to increase the number of bis flock, for he will find that it pays to do so.
Within the past week or so, we (Stam Free Preis) are informed that two more Chinese chops' closed in the vicinity of Sempeng, and declared themselves in bankruptcy. According to information received from persons concerned one of these establishments is involved in about a debt of Ticals 85,000, whilst the other is credited with something about so thousand Cash Sweeps: 1st $406,35'; and $116.10; 3rd ticals. Creditors are reported to be mulcted 558.05.
in tums varying in from Ticals 10,000 up 6-5.40 p.m-ONE AND A QUARTER MILE to Tics 15,000 and there is little hops that FLAT RACE. HANDICAP.For all Chine avena amalt percentage will be retriev. ponies. Entrance fee 55. First prize: Preed This is rather bard on the creditors sented by the Hongkong Gymkhame Clob. but it is even feared that the worst is not and prize: $25. 3rd prize: Sto. (Entrance over, as some other collapses are moment arily expected. Financial crashes of this nature frequently occurring are enough to paralyze trade and bonest dealing between man and man, and it is high time that Bangkok im- poning firms should set about hedging around some defence in their own security. Sampang creditors, ways a corespondent, bave bean glut ted for the past few years with the exten:
most of them bail from the Celestial Empire they were not slow to realise that a rapid and abun dant harvest could be reaped under such favour. exchange ton ticals from Bangkok will fetch able.circumstances. At the present rate, of about 58 in China, and never has such a more brought us together to-day was so fully set Mr. Chairman, the occasion which has favourable opportunity been offered for the
In the event of top, weights not starting weights to be raised all round, is, Top weight starting to carry tốt lbs.
A-3.50 p.m.-GYMKHANA STAKES.-Value $100. Distance one mile. For all China ponies. Catch weights at to si, 6 lbs. Win- | Mr. Leeson's Seafoam, 146 lbs......(Dupree): ders of an open race or open griffin race 5 Mr. J. Johnstone's Just-in-Time, 161 lbs. ... lbs, extra Noo-wiening subscription grifini
(Johnstone) 1 "Allowed"the-Jockcaya.mka-havW+BOC\WQD Mr. Blank's Grey Back, 150 lbs...(Money) of credit which they could obtain, and as
199.....................................................................{Myckle) o The last race of the day produced the most exciting finish and was won by Seafoam. The startwas a good one. Grey Back led the quar tette, followed by the favourite, Just-in-Time, with Lammerton third Seafoam was last,
At the meeting, says the report in the Japan Herald, the chair was taken by Mr. K. Okara, Chairman of the Imperial Hotels Co., Ltd., there being also present: Mr. H. C. Manwaring, of the Grand Hotel, Yokohama, Dr. C. H. H. Hall, Grand Hotel; Mr. George & Adsoi, Orlentel Hotel, Kobe; Mr. J. Maracur, Oriental Palace Hotel, Yokohama; Mr. Ir. wine Williams, Club Hotel, Yokohama; Mr. Nishimura and Mr. U. Otsuka, Osaka Hotel, Mr. K. Sato, Mampal Hotel, Karuizawa; Me W. Aoyama, Kamakura Kaibin-in Hotal; Mr. S. Kanaya, Kanaya Hotel, Nikko; Mr. H. Arai, Nikko, Hotel; Mr. T. Inouys, Kyoto Hotel others present was Rear-Admiral M. Kaburaki, Mr. B. N. Yamaguchi, Fujiya Hotel. Among
of the Welcome Society, Tokyo.
At the request of the Chairman, Dr. C. H. Hall addressed the mesting. He said:
· DAD, IMPRESSIONS OF TOURISTS, .
Mr. Chairman, the gods have given to us in this charming land a heritage which should be carefully guarded and improved to its utmost productive capacity. Let us take up with serious determination our share in the task of making it the Mecca of the world's pilgrims in
recreation, or serious study. search of pleasure, the most delightful resort in the world for those who seek restful comfort,
NEW SOCIETY FORMED. The proposals were discussed sepamainly and unanimously approved, and it was decided to form a society ta bakpowans "The Japan Hotel Association." Mr. Okura was elected President
were appointed the Executive Committee Messrs. Nishimura, Yamaguchi, Goo, A. Adam, Mr. T. Murata, Secretary of the Imperial Hotel, Kobe; Marsons, Yokobama; and Ani, with Tokyo, as secretary,
points for a first; 2 for a second; and i for There was no change in the order golog past merchant, hailing from the "Floweły Land' to forth in the Circular which all have received and Dr. Hall Vice-Prosideot, and the following.
the home.
more than two official races in Hongkong, | Hon: Mr. W. Į. Gresson's Lammertos, 135 Shanghai or Tienisin allowed 5 lbs. A cup called the Gymkbans Cap will be presented at the end of the season to be won by the pany scoring most marks in the races for the Gymkbars Staken at the gymkhana meetings during the season, counting 4
third. The benefit of marks already scored the judge's box. Seafoam overhauled Lammer to pass with the pony on ssin. Any win ton at the Bowrington Gate and soon reduced make a big fortune in comparatively short that there seems no need to recapitulate the nor of the race to canys lbs. extra for each bis distance from the leaders. Negotiating to profit thereby is too great for the scrupul cially as the replies which have been received time. The credit is long and the temptation conditions which were there mentioned, espe: win ic sobrecocet staris for the race, but to the hill up to the Rock, Just-in-Time caught unity of a heart formed on the nature of that from hotel men indicate that their own ober. the event of a pony carrying the penalty net up to Grey Back, and fed into the village of Ab Sipa
vations confirm the statements made, Later winning, zibs to be deducted next time he and round the bend into
Various suggestions as, to rules were laid starts. Such 2 lbs, to remain deducted until be. straight when a grand race ensued. The best daty on all importing fitain to unite and evidence that tourists are tabing away with
Wherefore it becomes a peculiarly incom: observations of this year's travel only add before the committee for consideration. wins again when he will carry the full penal primrose with the silver sash steering the outer
Dr. Hall, at the close, remarked that 'while ties without delaction. Penalties accumula course, while Just-in-Time bagged the rails, terests not to be fleeced, or mined by the wily injurious to the interests of this country emulate the style of the Waldorf-Astoria la make a firm stand for their own mutual in them impressions which will be seriously conditions in Japan did not permit them to tive up to 15.ibs. Entrance fes S, and aswered avery call of the whip and beat the
apless those impressions are removed by New York, or the Hotel Cacil-lo London, prize: $15. (Half entrance fees to go to Cavourite by just a head' and so secured the Bankruptcy laws au maintained in other coun more satisfactory quality of entertain they could set themselves a big ideal s WiDDer.}
tajadges verdici amidst great excitament Grey tries are absolutely essential to the prosparity ment Formerly, on days when the steamer endeavour to live up to it) no that visitor to Points awarded up to date are as follows:- Back was a good third.
was leaving, one could hear on every side in this country might go away satisfied" with the of trade and commerce, and these backed up Tima: $2.45.
by a Chamber of Commares would be calculate the hotel lobbies expressions of tograf at lear-afforte suide to cater for their comfort, Jagan Winder: Sta.20.
Chronicle, ad to do much towards safeguarding the in ing Japan and of confident expectation to retur Cash Swoops i. 1st $577,553 and $159.30 s 3td | trests of both the Importer and Home Manu. for longer stay and to bring friends, but it is not so now; the faces which In-former days $79.630
facturer.
We shall be glad to express say further showed pleasure with their visit and regret at Ir is notified in the Gorets that applications
going away have now given place to others His Honour Sir F. T. Piggott, Knight, Chief opinion anent the Important subject. V
Where disappointment and discontest are plata are invited from Eamesos for the post of sed (Dupree) * Tostice, bas by Commissions signed by him, and
ly visible Some, when asked if they have en Interpreter at the Supreme Court Salary (Johnstone) Kemp, Registrar of the Supreme Court of RETURN of visitors to the City Hall Library Dyed their visit, laugh and shrug their shoulders, commencing at 5060, but should applicer 5lbs. aliowanOS, :
contempt and ridiculs which these expressionssentials, and preference will be given to cin begives, A. knowledge of Cantonpes la ase 1 to the penalty.
Hongkong, to be Commissioner to adminis and Museum for the wask Bending the 4th This means serioner state of Cindy for the qualifications justify ly salary of $1 de may gloj ter caths and take declarations, aniriatlons, July, 1909 *---
show are difficult to remove by hopeful ex dates who have a kde Wieden el con 8siba, penalty, porednated and attestations of bonour in the Court, and a
Library Museum.
planations NOTACERE Getting away in "partnarskip" on this fall of↑ Commissioner for taking Acknowledgiant by.
Chinese dialect. Applicants must be poder year of age Applications RECOR
Two kidnappers of young children have just been discovered, says the Japan Advertiser, in Hoblo Ku, Tokio. They hava besa conduct- 'Ing their operations since the summer of last your and during that time have kidnapped”15′′ 'children, y ́it has been their practice to frequent Akkora and other busy centres of the city and to abduct with enticing promises, children unaccompanied by their seniors. The captives -harn then been pold pader a contract to some
fisherman in Chiba Prefecturn at 7'yonʼnach; and have been employed as assistants in fan- Mr. Dryandust's Triad, 146lbs. (Mackio) T Ing. The kidnappers have finally fallen Into Me, Dryasdust's Best Friend, stilbs.§...... the bands of the police and are now unders
Garth...kka, Kozyatida Triad Sportsmap...EMLİ OYUKİ KESTİR Best Friend Aaronur.51,
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banqueiramination, it appears that the fisher. How. Mr. W. J. Gresson's Garth, gibt... dated the soth Jade, 1909, appolated. Mr. JH.
anand understood the "children" to her beggars who had been assembled from various parts of baycry and had coma, voluntarily, the Y
Shiny paid for the services of the two men who
pposed to sssemble and bring them to
customer as above described.
mi however, that many of the tha fag,: Garth and Bert Friendsmaistained married women of danda" to be skecuted, by |:15! Chiasse listin
fa'^ good and walito-do" "the companionship ricing all the way bịch and then, soʻlong sa he shall hold the said office of
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