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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH TUESDAY, AUGUST
REMOPAL OF THE QUEUE.
¡HE WỰ'TING-TANG'S′′MEMORIAL..
_________Intimations
A BILLY SATING.
"It is a common but silly opinion prevailing
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Nelthar would it be of avail to neglect to alm at the spirit, and only shok to preserve forms. Others:sgain adésaco¬tbæ ̃ar?¤ma£ft"the","the" queus and bair being forms, their removal Wa Ting-fang, Minister to the United States, would naturally'be a fuimality. They fall to Mexico, Fett and Cuba, presents a memorial perceive that spirituäl meratira'mual be stiu among a certain class of people that the worse Corrector 4th August, igro, zoo sla, þar & Mah | Snapper-Lap Yu... on the following subject, That as changes of Isted and encouraged, before they become ap customs take place in the world, it is necessary patent. Anything, therefore, to stimulate and to consider circumstances in accordance with cacourage such mesincer though formul vicissitudes, in order to calm the people's really spititual, may it is the spirit of spirits, „Spirits,ard pròtect their interests.
When the Wa Ling Paince of Chao rode and hunted to a barbarian (foreign) costows his action should not have been looked upon ai formal, as it consisted of the essence of spirit The reason China bas" adopted reforms for ́ecorer of years and net acccomplished success
may be attributed to perfunctory efforts 2009 dilatoriness.
Memorialist, having been appointed Minister to the American continent, proceeded jo Peru, Mexico and Cuba to present bis credentials and on his way through the ports in Central and South America ho received and interviawed the Chicano residents nor discovered their sincers loyalty and patriotism for their Sovereign and -country- llut sight or nine tenths of them had divested themselves of their queurs; boan who had not fɛllowed suit-coiled theirs on the Top of their beads, sicreting them guardedly and keeping them from common knowledge,
Memcralist felt that the national 'costume was a part of the government intention nad should have been most reverently conformed with, so as not to breed divergent practices, He repeatedly admot shed the Chinate resid ents to inch effict, but they all replied with one accord tha: they bad been frequently mocked by foreigners far banging down their qu4u18, and opprobrious epithets had also been applied to them, Again, they had been teased by women and children for this append. age; and its inconvenience for work, added to its soiling the clothes, was open to much tin-climes Chinese or foreign, favourable criticism and objection. :"
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Therefore, if a Decree be issued, Exing period for din cauting off of the hair, and the habit of hundreds of years, a rönt noi ensity eradicated, were once abandoned, to show the world a sign of renovation, the people through out the length and breadth of the Emple would be roused by the Goverment's steady and earnest denke to reform, and would be impelled to discard the old and adopt the per Would there be any greater weasure of spitit? Moreover, if a meandro ḥas any insigoɗican! point in its favour it may be baimless to tolerate its exitsence, but as to the queue intrinscially, it neither serves any useful purpose nor, out. wardly, does it conduce to elegast appearance. No grounds of justification can be found in Its favour at any time, ancient or moderò, in any
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- Notwithstanding the fact tbit national contu. mes vary in different countries, on the face of the globe, with their ens oms, there is en great dissimilarity among them, but the nation that has a queuè iỊ Coion alone.
It has been said that institutions and litera: are may be changed.' Here is now a thing of adoromeut, unconnected with the graat plans or affairs of the Government, and it is being preserved with the utmost vigour to afford an object of derision to foreigners. Memorialist cannot see any wisdom in this action. In his
They further stated that to the many factories and mills bumerous instances of dangers caused by the queue had been heard of, and in view of these circumstances, they felt compelled to unfold their minds and explain the fact that' they had pet wilfully dhobiyed orders. They solicited Memorialist to report to the Thrane and to pray for the issue of an Edic', permiling officials, merchants, scholars and the common pe ple to cut off the long bair nad change to a Lawstero costume, so as to be in line with people.
of other count fts and thus avoid discrimina.humble opinion Memorialst observes that.since tion. Tais would further obviate any difficulty European civilization has travelled East, there sed by their fathers and eliers agalust their are inhabitants in the interior, with the exception change when they return to China. They hoped thus to moifest their patriotism for their fatherland,
a remedy tastes, smells or burts, the more efficacious it is. So says a well-known Eng- lilah physician. ~. He further adds: "For | example, let us consider cod liver oil. As it is extracted from the fish this oil is so offensivs to the taste and smell that almost everybody Beef striolo & prime jut-Mei Lung Pa abhor it, and many anot use it at all; no matter how badly they need it... Yet cod liver, vills one of the most valuable drugs in the world, and it is the greatest pity that we bave
thus far been able to free it from those poculiarities which so seriously Interfere with its usefulness." This was written years ago;
work of civilising and redeeming it "bow- ever has since beso triumphantly accom plished and as a leading ingredient in the remedy called. ↑
WAMPOLE'S PREPARATION. the oil retains all its wonderful curative pro perties with no bad smell or taste whatever. I nutritive and curative properties of Pure Cod is_palatable as "honey and contains all the Liver Oil, extracted by us from fresh cod livers combined with the Compound Syrup of Hypophosphies and Extracts of Malt and Wild Cherry; creating a medicina of unequaled power for the diseases most prevalent and fatal wong men, women and children. There is no sther remedy to compare with it. It is creases the digestive, power of the stomach and in Blood Impurities, Weakness, Loss of Flesh, Throat and Lung Troubles, Nervous Dys pepsia, Scrofulous Affections, Thinness and Slow Development in the young, it gives quick and certain relief and curo. Dr. G. C. Shannon, of Canada, says: "I shall continue its use with, I am sure, great advantage to my patients and satisfaction to myself" Has all the virtues of cod liver oil; noge of its faults. You may trust it fully; it cannot disappoint or fail Qae bottle convinces: Sold by all chemists.
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HONGKONG GYMKHANA CLUB.
THE EXTRA GYMKHAMA MEETING
Tostosad from SATURDAY, Yhe oth of officials and gentry, be they students, scholingiant, will be held on SATURDAY, the 13th are, mechanics, traders, merchants or farmers instant, commencing åt 3.37 P.M. who have cut off their long hair, in order to
REGINALD, P. 0. MASTER, Memorialist has carefully pandered over the
ensure grestor convenience in lividg. Being
Hoo, Sec. and Treasurer. Hongkong, 8th August, 1910. question and fiods the circumsinaces set forth" ́natiovals of the same country and residing lo
..1530 by the colonists bild fcis, Hè ventures tɔ] think that the long hair tony, with advantage bs cropped, but the costume should by no means be changed. On the human body the bair is the least useful. De fads that la Europa a century ago, meo's hair was done up as isnow the pr ctice in China, but that owing to geroral tendency in the realm's the men have since cut
their bair short, as otherwire convenience le inlercenzsa and work cannot be obtained; ad -the practice) m by conța habit,.
thè same empire, here are people with different Costumes, distinguishable as those of the an: cient states Ciu and Yuels. This state of affairs must be seldom heard of and must also be a surprise to student of Dations and folklore With the spread of new ideas the number who adopt this change will be ever on the increase
that no law or prohibition, however strict
would soffice to prevent it; and, reform or no reform, the change must inevitably came!
To suffer the change to ron its natural course, where the rojul is hardly parceptible, would it noï be better to adopt'the change, and thereby rouse the reform spirit of those abors and below? Memo:ialist fools that the Govern+ meat must sometimes take and at other timet give. It has been said by Kuan Tre (nacient
In recent years, with extended communica ion, Memorialist Ear seen Chinese traders, travellers and stúdents sent from different pro vinces krandies all cu: their hair and change beir costumes, in order to cultivate intercourse with foreign (fficials, merchants, scholars and people: So much to that the practice is aimi. lated and in recent years it has been on the acendant, adopted by the majority. The causerid of it."
BARMAIDS WANTED.
American or australing, for Northera TWO BARMAIDS wanted, English, Fort, Liberal Salary. 6 months Contract, Apply, staring particulars, before the 20th last. care of this paper.
Hongkong, 3rd 'August, 1910.
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BLACKHEAD & Co., SHIP-OĦANDLEKS, BÁILMAKERS COAL AND PROVISIOŃ MER CHANTS, NAVAL CONTRACTORS
AND GENERAL COMMISSON
AGENTS,
„GROUND FLOOR,
ST. GEORGE'S BOILDING, HONGKONG,
statesmen)"whatever is desired to the populace SOAP AND SODA MANUFACTURERS. grant it; what is despised by the populace be
is that they daro not appear different from Memorialist prays for the Emperor's' en others with their bair, banging down. Thare lightened decision and for a Decret to be who visit Europe adopt European customs, issued, perinitting officials, merchants, scholars while travellere to the American continent and the plebeians to crop their long hair. The admire American institutions, so that they up-
comume, should remain as bitkerto. In this hesitatingly discard even the Chinese costume, change uniformity and reform lie in but the elegant and refped, long admired by foreigners, one, not the other. Respectful and wontby Memorialist fods that the Chinese costume characters would then feel that Chipa bas her dates from ancient times and attains pre-emia own institutions and would not be carried away ence in the reigning dynny. With thin wrap-
with the tide of foreign ideas. It appeare that. pers, close garmens, short sleeves and long this would confer a teaefit bold on internal
and foreign affairs. breeches, it ensures a variety to suit all seasons
Memorialia has received favours from the and affirds convenience in dressing---Com-
Throne and further is charged with diplomatic pared with the starched collars, niff sleeves, leather boots and silk bats of forelyners the dif-duties. In his study of conditions in the different frence in simpfety and elegance is most mark-countrie, te dares not remain unconcerned and ed. Furthermore, foreign clotring is costly silent on what bas com to hirmind. He prayı and must be replaced after a year. Each suit that, the matter may be referred to the Govern costs may taels and firms an item of great ex-ment Council for discussion and adoption. pense. The Government "places ite wealth among the people and can dl allow it to be im perceptible sapped away. Take the instar co the reform in Japan, though she adopted for eiga inst tutions, stress was laid upon them for
diplomatic interconrie.
When Memorialist werț to Japan in company on a mission, he met the officials and get try, and, Ito and others in their every-day 1.fe, all pre- served the ordinary cosinme, but merely crop. ped the tuft of hair. Their broad sleeves and the
Memorialist's object is to preserve iostitutions and reorganize regulations. Ho is ignorant whether bis views are right and humbly prayi for the Emperor's perusal and commande.
10th month, last year, from America—ML
The above memorial was submitted in the
D. Nawa.
Public Companies.
wooden shoes are worn till this day. To cat. HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, LIMITED,
the bair gains but an empty name, but the preservation of the costumie would retain actual benefits, and this is a most important step in considering all the pros and cons in the question.
NOTICE
will be CLOSED from the gth instant to 13ib The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company fact, both days Inclusive."
N accordance with the Provisions of No. 101 of the Articles of Association the General Managers have this day declared an INTERIM Seme raise the objection that, in cutting of DIVIDEND for the balf year ended 30th June, the hair, oze is forgetting oneself and pander-1910, of TWO DOLLARS PER SHARE. ing to other's tastos, degrading oneself and DIVIDEND WARRANTS may be obtained flattering foreigners, so that it would affect the on application at the Office of the Company on people's loyalty and patriotism. They are not and after MONDAY, 15th instant, aware that the queue and hair are mere forms, while loyally and patriotisma ara spirit Great benevolence and favourt hava bean bastowed by the Government on the people for nearly ihres hundred yours, and the peoplo's love and
boundaries ought to affect there feelings, Wit | the quere and hair, or withont, these senti. ments should remain unaltered. It is spiritual loyalty and patriotism.
SHOW ROOMS gratitude permeate their whole bodies. No
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A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
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Stock Books, Duplicate Focket. Books
ARY HALF-YEARLY MEETING of Memorialist has observed the many buodred the SHAREHOLDERS in this Corporation: of thousands of over-sea residents, and though will be held at the City Hall, Hongkong, on these have cut their bair or adopted foreign SATURDAY, the acib day of August, 1910, costumes and speak foreign tongues, their at Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Repor siperre loyalty for the Severalgo and his of the Court of Directors together with a State- country is no less than that of the lobablement of Accounts to 30th June, 19:0 ants in the lalórias,. As an illustration, since poration will be CLOSED from MONDAY" sa. Toy Books fór Children.
The REGISTER OF SHARES of the Cor'.
the bait has been cut and the costume, chang-he 8th August, to SATURDAY, the 20th ad in Japan, the Japanesu loyalty to their August, 1910 (both days inclusiro), during sovereign and Government has not changed which parlod no transfer of Shares can be
registered. YE from that before the inform, but his on the
By Order of the Court of Director, other hand, incomasach
N. J. STABB,
· Acting Chief Manager. Hongkong, grd. Adgang 1910,
Formal reforms must take place before sphi- takl progress can be expected to be made
Tweezers, Magnifying Glasses, Perforation Ganges.
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