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lore, which pozzle one in after life. The In Batu Bahra (Dell) rubber cultivation in go. existence of scientific laws in tousehold, mat| lög abeid, but the pace of progress in checked ters as in chemical Jaboratories was a fact which we did not pursue, and the butcher's book grew, our rooms were draught, the child ren developed unaccountable little ailments, doutor falled to roach the ideal and the sum
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Some day perhaps there may be a chair of domestic arts. Some day disc women may aspire to a mistress-ship of home science, and will perhaps be entitled to write B. Home SC, after their names. At the present moment, - although students have to be satisfied with the | gram.
diploma which is given to those who are suc cessful, the course is nothing if not thorough and the permission which is granted by the authorities to those who are, and must remain, unprofessional to take single courses of some of MANUFACTURERS. the subjects opeos out n wide field of oppos
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This Java Bode calls autention to the fact that, in East Java, coffee estnes are being steadily bought up on British account for rubber.culti- vation. For instance, the Gluasing estate in the province of Pacaruan (about 540 acres in extent) which, for many years has beau worked at a loss, has passed into British hands for that purpose.
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
A meeting of the Legislative Council, was held in the Council Chamber this afternoon. PrewatHis Excellency the Governor, Sir Frederick Lugaid, R.C.M.G, Hon, Sir Henry May, K.C.M.O. (Colonial Secretary), Hon. We, F. A. Haxeland (Attorney-General), Hon. Mr. A: M. Thomson (Colonial Treasurer), Hon. Mr. P. N. H. Jones (Director of Public Works), Hon.
Mr. F. J. Badeley (Captain Superintendent of Police), Hon. Mr. A. W, Brewin (Registrar General), Hon. Dr. Ho Kai, M.B., C.M.O., Hos. Mr. Wei Yuk, c... Hon. Mr. E. Osboror, Hon. Mr. E. A. Heweit, Hon. Mr. Murray Stewart, and Mr. C.. Clementi (Clerk of Coun- cils).
ABSENT.
Hon. Mr. W. J. Gresson.
MINUTES. The minutes of the last meeting were read' and confirmed.
FINANCIAL MINUTES.
The Colonial Secretary laid on the table Financial Minutes Nos. 57 to 59. It was agreed that they be referred to the Finance Committee.
FINANCE COMMITTEE'S REPORT, The Colonial Secretary, by command of His Excellency the Governor, laid on the table, the report of the Finance Committee (No. 20).
It was unanimously agreed that it be adopted, by the Council.
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LIQUORS DUTIES: The Celonial Secretary moved the following ACCORDING to the Times of Malays the Resolution under Section a of the Liquors Resident is to be approached by a very old | Ordinance Amendment Ordinance No. 36 ol Perak resident for the sole right of collecting | 1909 :—.. efisogle produce, resin damar, vegetable oil steds, and medicinal plants in the district of Lower Perak for a period of six mouths as a start. This is opening up quite a new industry.
interest themselves in municipal affairs or in" philantropy nowadays would no' mere dream of entering the field untrained 'than a modern 'governess would of search- ing for a post without a sheat à cet. Lificates. The standard of all-round ficiency is well known 10 be much higher in the average woman, guardian or borough councillor than is the case with ber tellows on the board.
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laundry work and chemistry are three futes who weave the destinies of empires as well as those of the smallest and most insignificant family in the toad
Resolved that the sum of $2,189 as an import allowance up to and including the 31st Decem ber, 1909, be paid out of the public revenue of the Colony as a rebate in part of the duties paid on intoxicating liquors to the Nayal Authorities in respect of the duties paid on in toxicating liquors (unt being Duval stores the property of His Majesty) consumed at the Royal
YESTERDAY at 6.30, p.m. the inmates of No. ty, Wyndham Street raised an afarm of fire and the sounding of Police, whistles from different corners in the vicinity, created quite|Nayal Canteen, an excitement. The Brigada'wasted no time in turning out to the scene of the supposed out- break, When everything was prepared for action it turned out that the alarm was a false ong
THE right to fish for pearls, pearshell, and sea stigs in the waters of the Aru islands, off the New Guinea coast, has been granted by the Netherlands India Government for ten succes- sive years to the Celebes Trading Co. For the privilege, the company pays yearly the sum of fishing rights by the monopoly, the company pays 3,600 guilders a year.
33,500 guilders, and to the islanders, who late
the Colonial Secretary presiding. It was spread to recommend that the following votes he adopted by the Councit
INCIDENTAL IXPENSES.
A som of three hundred dollars in aid of the vota, Judicial and Legal Departments, B.→ Magistracy, Other Charges, New Territories, Incidental Expenses.
FLOATING FIRE ENGINE.
A sum of forty-four thousand one hundred and twenty-one dollars in aid of the vote, Police and Prison Departments, special expea- diture, fire brigade, floating fire engine,
- SIBERIAN MAILS.
A sum of eighty-one thousand three hundred and fourteen dollars in aid of the vote, Post Office, Hongkong Post Office; Other Charges,
for the following items:- "
Carriage of Mašla :----
Share of Mail Subsidy ........... $34.314 Transit Charges ... maanomé 47,000 Light
100
Total $81,314
Dr. Ho Kai objected to the f it that most of this money was being paid for the benefit of the Siberian mail. He held that the general | taxpayer should not be culled upon to pay 547,000 for the benefit of a few who made use of this route..
There was no discussion. This was all the business.
CANTON DAY BY DAY:
· ANTI-OPIUM CAMPAIGN.
[From Our Own Correspondent.)
Canton, 15th December, H. E. Viceroy. Yuan'Shu Hann bas approved of the suggestions of the Cauton Anti-Opium Bureau to the effect that from the beginning of the province of Kwangtung will be entirely next Chinese year, the plantation of poppy in prohibited. In the event of failure to observe. this order, such fields on which poppy may be found to be planted will be forfeited to the Government and the district magistrate will be cassiered.
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Funker resolved that the sum of $10,268 as An import allowance up to and including the 31st December, 1999, be paid out of the public revenue of the Colony as a rebate in part of the
ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF OPIUM, duties paid on intoxicating liquors to the Mili.
On payment of a fine of $150, the man who tary Authorities in respect of the duties paid was arrested for being in possession of four on intoxicating liquors (not being military sto-balls of opium, at the railway station in Wong, Headquarter House and the military messes opium Bureau. res the property of His Majesty) consumed at she a fortnight ago, was released by the Auti- and canteens in the Colony or purchased by manied officers or men borne on t'e strength of the Garrison for their own consumption.
an import allowance for the year 1910 be paid out of the public 'revence' of the Colony as a liquors to the Naval Authorities in respect of rebate in part of the duties paid on intoxicating
being saval stores the property of His Majesty) the duties paid ou intoxicating liquor (not
consumed at the Royal Naval Casters.
Further resolved that the sum of $8,400 81
CANTON-BANKOW RAILWAY, .... Mr. Liang Yung Wu, a member of the Ministry of Posts and Communications, who inspection of, and to report on, the progress of has been deputed to visit Canton to make an
the work on the construction of the Canton-
from Hongkong by the steamer Fotskam. Bunkow Railway, arrived bere this morning
In the kitchen laboratory the experimental As a consequence of a certain private ricksha the studies reveal many thought of facts of every coolie at Tsim-sa-tsui having accepted a num day scullery drill and simple cuisine of which ber of outside fares, the Jebus in that district the average house mistress knows even less ads bitter complaints to the local Police, than she does of the Euclid of geometry which who feared that there might be a strike. The she learnt at school.. Jam and jely making, offending coolie appeared before Mr. J. R. seen through the bacteriolgin's or the che-Wood at the Magistracy this morning and was mist's spectacles, take very different positions in home economics than they do when the law. discharged, at the same time being warned he rebate in part of the duties paid on intoxicating days as advited in a telegram received by the
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of boiling and the properties of sucrouse and dextrose and all the other forms of sugar are understood practically and theoretically.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
THE light-vessel Brith, off the south-east coast of Borneo, is reported to baye disappeared. A NEW rest house is to be built at once in Jes. selton es the present one has been found to be too small.
would be liable to be prosecuted under the
Servants Ordinance.
ME. W. E. Roberts of the North Borneo Trad ing Co., Ltd., has decided to cul timber o Palau Gaya nad has made arrangements to start immediately. Mr. Roberts bas glen been making a thorough tour of South Keppel and. was a guest of Mr. H. W. Đị Bảnbury, the district officer, who took him round, is the
Dear future a rubber estate may be opened there. Mr. Roberts was much impressed with the excellent land and the amount of local labour that can be obtained.
WRECK OF THE" KİNG GEORGE.".
SENSATIONAL REPORT IN THE BATAYIA "NIEUWSBLAD."
FOR Stealing a quantity of stationery from the Ordinary Imminem ersturmountompinar varald te addressed | Naval Yard, a Chinaman was awarded one
to The Manager.
month's hard labour and six hours' stocka,
THEesident of Perak has ordered ibat, after) December 71, na opium shall be imported into The State of Perat except by rail to Taiping.
Particulars of the wreck of the British sailing TOMORROW at 4 45 p m. the Queen's College ship King George in Sunda Straits show that she bays will play the Hongkong Ladies' Hockey was bound for the United States with a miscal Club, in a friendly game of hockey at Cause.laneous cargo of Chisese goods, mostly shipped
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The daily laeus in delivered free when the address
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way Bay.
A CHINESE shopkeeper was this morning fined $10 for keeping false weight. Inspector Gourlay (Tospector of Weights and Measures) prosecuted,
at Hongkong. As usual at this time of the year, says the Batavia Nieuwsblad, the winds and currents there were contrary. A strong current caught the vessel and drove her ashore on a coral reef. She sprang several leaks and water soon entered the holds. A steamboat which was sent to help, after several ships which passed by had refused to render any, look off fourices of the crow. Of the balance some
Further resolved that the sum of $47,000 es an import allowance for the year 19to be paid out of the public revenue of the Colony ́os a liquors, to the Military Authorities in respect of the duties paid on intoxicating liquors (vòi being military stores the property of His Ma jeaty) consumed at Headquarter House and the military messes and canteens in the Colony or purchased by married officers or men borse on the strength of the Garrison for their own consumption.
The Colonial Treasurer:~The amovat should
be treated as a debit to revenue instead of
an item of expenditure. This would make all the difference na to payment of 20 per cent. for military contribution thereon. It would cost $11,000 more if you treated it as expenditure,
His Excellency the Governor said that the point raised by the Colonial Treasurer would be referred to the Secretary of State and be (the speaker) would recommend that the point
should receive his favourable consideration.
Resolution carried,
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY.
His Excellency the Governor anid that the recommendation he made some time ago with regard to the establishment of a wireless sta- tion to the Minister at Peking had been.com. sidered by the Waiwupu and His Excellency had informed him (the Governos) ibat the Wai- wupu referred the matter to the Board of Posts and Communications and they replied that orders had been given to make the necessary arrangements. (Applause).
GERMAN SAILOR KILLRD AT MADAD,
THREE ARRESTS. RIFECTED
By to-day's mail from Macao 'we- hare received confirmation of the report print. ed in Jast....evening's Tolagraph_of_the shooting and killing of one German sailor and the wounding of another at bincro on Monday last. Both were bluejackets belonging to the river gunboat Tringiau. It appears that on Sunday evening, the anthi Insti, › the two sailors visited the drinking and billlard saloon of one Antonia. Gomes, in Rando Anto Novo. The men had their drinks and paid for them, drawing out of their pockets purses containing "n.quantity of. sovereigas. The gold places attracted the cupidity of certain individuals and, it is alleged, that robbery was the motive that led to the perpetration of the dastardly crimes.
After leaving te saloon the sailors wara making their way to the wharf ip the inner»/ harbour to get back to their ship. "Ariving at oun of the lanes, known as Rua da Lorcha, near the Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboat Co.'s wharf, the' sailors were hold up and asked to "stand and deliver." In the ansuing altercation which followed one of the Germans was fired at in the hip while the other was stabbed by the second of the two assailants.
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The report of the revolver shot attracted the attention of a member of the police force (No, 50) who was patrolling the district at the time, The man hastened to the scene of the onirage and upon his appearance the highbindars took to their heals.
The wounded sailors got back to the gun. boat, and on Tuesday the bluejacket who received the fatal revolver shot expired,
is despaired of already reported, and the life of the other mad
The occurrence took place at sau o'clock in the morning of Monday.
The funeral, which was an extremely im pressive one, took place at 3 p.m., yesterday, It was accorded full naval honours, and was very largely attended, considerable sympathy being felt with the victim of the cowardly assault. Besides the friends and comrades of the da ceased from the Tringeau, those forming the mouraful cortège included a naval contingent and Sring party from the Portuguese gusbost Patria and various units from the local garri. son at Macao.
It is reported that three arrests have been
João Guimarães, fireman, attached to the Public effected in connection with the sad affair. One
Works Department, is bow in custody pending magisterial inquiry. He was arrested yester day afternoon. At the preliminary investigation he disclaimed ali knowledge of the affair'and appears to retain absolute composure under
PROVINCIAL TREASURER. The Canton Provincial Treasurer-designate, Chan Kwai Lin, left Sbaoghai on the 14th || examination.
ostant to preceed to the Southern Capital to The second arrest was that of Antonio take up his appointment; he is expected to Gomes, the proprietor of the drinking saloon, arrive at Canton in the course of about four Ha was taken to the lock-up last night.
The third suspect in police custody is a | sergeant attached to 'the medical department
by Dame Peres.
Cauton officials.
FIRE.
break of fire occured in the city at Shiu Hlog At 8 p.m. on the 13th instant a serious cat.
street in a dwelling house through the capsizing of a kerosene oil lamp. The fire continued to burn for three hours and destroyed thirty-two buildings in all.
CAPTAIN DROWNUD.
MASTER OF THE "TAISANG" IN FATAL GIG ACCIDENT.
Captain Matthews, formerly chief officer, brought the British steamer Talsang in from Amoy, the vessel arriving last evening from that port, says the Menila Times of November
implicated in the fatal highway robbery, the While only, two' parsons are supposed to be
Folice authorities are leaving no avenue open for the escape of any accomplice by placing under arrest all who may be suspected of har. ing connived at the crime. It is reported that' the surviving bluejacket is able to identify the assailants.
SERIOUS CHARGES AGAINST. A. LUKONG,
ALLICATIONS OF MANSLAUGHTER
AND BRIBE.
before Mr. E. R. Hallifax, First Folice Magi..
A Chinese lukong was this afternoon charged
trate, with the alleged manslaughter of a China.
26. While the ship was in Amoy, Captain Davies of the Taliang was drowned. In company with a doctor and a Chinese sailorma at No 5. George Lane on the 21st No. he went aniling in his gig and in some way the vember last and the alleged demand of twenty cents as tea-money from the same source nad on little boat was overturned, spilling the occu pants into the cold waters of the bay. The the same date. It was alleged agelost the da Chinese sair was washed axboro and the fendant that while a party of chair.bearers were doctor also, but the latter was unable to make indulging in some form of gambling, the lukong any statement before the sailing of the Tairang entered the premises and demanded the par- for Manila.
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meat of twenty cents ar fes-money and thraat-
ed, to arrest them if they did not comply with the men is said to have tried to escape by jamp ble request. While this was going on, ass of
Capt. Davies was a man of between 35 and 40 years of age and had been in command of the Talsang, for a long time. Chief Officer Matthews was placed in temporary commanding from the verandah on to an adjacent Single Copier Daily, ten cents. Wookly, twenty siterunog, at Kennedy's stables, for $120. The went to Anjer in a boat, and the rest were resing of the Bill entitled An Ordinance to amend Picknell, formerly of the Zoompeang, will take foto the street and a day or two later expired The Attorney General moved the third read of the steamer, but it is understood that Capt. bruse but missed his footing and was hujled
five cents (for cash only);
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· HONGKONG, THUXsday, DeckMBER 16, 1903.
SCIENCE IN THE KITCHEN,
A good deal of interest and a good deal of criticism were 'aroused last year when King's College opened its doors in women students in
THE rate-pony Greyback was sold by Messrs. Bughes and Hough, by public auction; this
pu chaser was Mr. L. N. Le-fe.
TWENTY-FIVE Chinese appeared in the Police Court this morning on a charge of gambling at West Point. Two of the defendants were each fioed $50 and the rest $3 each.
A CHINAMAN Was this morning given twelve month imprisonment for returning from hanishment. A furiber term of one month's imprisonment was also given him for stealing,
THE cruise: Powerful, of the Australian station, is expected to arrive in Colombo on the 25th instant, to receive a new crew from H. M. S. Terrible, which is expected from England no the same day. The exchange of crews wil Jaké place on January 7,
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cued by a tile boat. Of the cargo, the portion the Stamp Ordinance, 1901, lying at the top can be salved.
The Colonial Secretary seconded.
RAUB AUSTRALIAN GOLD MINING CO.
CHINESE JOURNALISM,
ENTERPRISING EDITOR'S SUCCESSFUL VENTURE.
Following is the result of crusbing operations at Raub for the four weeks ending 4th ins Bukit Komun:-Stone crushed, 2,962 tons, gold obtained, 1,100 ozs, average per too, 7 49 dwis. Bukit Malacca:-Stone crushed, 1,965 tona, gold IN. the House of Commons, Colonel Seely, | obtained, 94 oze, average perton, .96 dwis. · home science. Those who were unacquainted replying to Sir John Jardine, said the question with the pioneer collegen in America, where of the more direct representation of the people domestic subjects are taught and taught | of Ceylon with regard to the enactment of laws' thoroughly as a sclapce, were a little doubtful was under careful consideration. as to the success of the idea
Twelve moribe experience has, however, ́altered many opinions. This one year's course in home science and economics has been a success in every way, and the students who completed their training at the end of the ses sion, have found no difficulty io securing posts, In fact the demand for King's College women THE transport Souds has arrived at Madras has exceeded the supply, and the school prin with the Cameron Highlanders for Bangalore. cipal, who has managed to secare a qualified This is the regiment's first visit to India. The "scientist," feels much, reason for self-congra transport broke her moorings in rough weather, betting STE, tulation.
Education in the home arts has made gikat collision with other sleamers,
on zed inst, and had a narrow escape of strides 'during the last law yours,,,. In the old days we were quite content to shown how FROM the South British Insurance Company, to boil a potato and how to starelkkad gloss a | of which Menara. Arnold, Karberg & Co. are the collarThat the collar refosed to tie a shida local agente, we have received a couple of wall or the potato failed to saften in the o centro calendars. When we say that the calendars of when the lessons sworn, repeated, in, the | limiler design received by us last year have kitchen and wash house at home remained, served out daily purpose we think we have said
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In one American city, at any rate, a yellow editor does not necessarily imply a yellow journal, remarks the L, and C. Express, Mr. Ng Poop Chew, the editor of the Chung Sa Yat Po, of Ban Francisco, is a case in point'; bis paper is one of the feast sensational in the United States.
It refuses advertisements
On the motion of Dr. Ho Kai seconded. by Mr. Wei Yuk, the Bill was recommitted to consider again the terms of the sixth section.
it was agreed that the section in question, which has regard to "due knowledge of its provisions, thould not come into operation until 1st March,
Bill read a third time and passed, SQUATTERE ORDINANCE.
command of the Toftang on her return to the China coast.
ARREST AT SHEK JONG-TSDI.
CHINAMAN ARMED WITH A RIFLE.
A certain house, in Shek-tong-taul was the
scene of an extraordinary incident is the natly
"hours of this morning. At about half-past two o'clock, when the peaceful seighbours round about the district were still sound asleep, a On the motion of the Attorney General, ricksha coolie approached a European con seconded by the Colonial Secretary, the Bill stable with a complaint that a certain China- entitled An Ordinance to amend the Squatters man bad refused to pay him his fare: The Ordinance, 1899, was read a third time and obstreperous individual was traced to a certain passed.
house, where he was found with a rife in his possession. The constable miked the man if he possessed a permit and the latter replied added that he had no right to be there. He that we bad not one and at the same time
LIQUORS ORDINANCE.
The Attorney General moved the third read. ing of the Bill entitled An Ordinance to amend the Liquor Licences Ordinance, 1898, and the Liquor Licences Extension Ordiosace, 1908, and to repeal the Liquor Licences Amendment Ordinance, 1932,
The Colonial Secretary seconded, Bill read a third time and passed,
POSTPONEMENT,
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at the Government Civil Hospital as a result of his injuries. Inspector Murison prosecuted and Mr. P. W. Goldring (of Messrs. Goldring Barlow and Morrell) appeared for the defend. Bot. The case was adjourned, bail being. allowed in the sum of $500.
GOLF.
A match between the Royal Hongkong Club and the United Servicii took plači Happy Valley on the sath fastsat following results ---
Royal Hongkong Golf Club.
Mr. A. W. Walkin
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a · Lieut. · Monteith Mr. R. O. Hutchison, † Lt. Col, Chamier., Mr. M. A. Murray Major Close Mr. J. Johnstone. ... §- Major Caulfeild...
was promptly arrested with the rifle in his Mr. W. Iropsido... 6- Comdr. Boucher possession and both were conveyed to the MC. E. Anton,..... | Lient. Bedwells Palice Station. This moming he was charged Mr.J. Douglas with unlawful poincision of a rifle and defen: MA. Morfey dant threatened to bring a cross-summons against the constable for assault.. Later in the|
SHIPPING AND MAILS
of fortuneiellers and lotteries and publishes
The following Bills were postponed ;--- It appears daily, excepu
Second reading of the Bill entitled An Orday, the licence for the weapon was produced Sundays, and has an average circulation of disance to amend the Code of Civil Proce and the charge was withdrawn by the Folice, 4,000 copies. When the San Franciscearth: Second reading of the Bill entitled An Or quake and fire destroyed the whole of its plant, including every charactes in Chinese type, itdinance to amend its Tramway Ordinance, staff accomplished a feat. Every employes: was set to work at getting out copy with ink and brush." The results were taken to a photo- engraver's and withlo a, short time the usual sheet was being printed off from a presa, at Oskland. Qoly three days' issues were missed. held
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ADJOURNMENT: The Council adjourned sine dis,
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Indian (Catherine Apcar) 17th inst. French (Ozanish) 20th inština), Indian (Kutrang), aand just.
A meeting of the Finance Committee, was The Danish 8.3. Slám Jult Sabang on 13th, immediately after the meeting of Council, 1:net, and may be expected busy on Nóth fast,
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