ARMS TRAFFIC.
NOTICES ON FACIFIC
LINERS.
That rifles were not usually
SCHOOL CRICKET.
· THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH;
INTERESTING CONTESTS.
A vory oncouraging feature of
used to commit robberies was local criokot is the meeting of
PIRACY PREVENTION.
WIRELESS AND SALE OF TICKETS..
A meeting attended by Chineos
the only extenuating point made olovens chosen from some of the shipowners and representatives of in the caso, of unlawful posaces-sahools and the Boy Scouts. ion of two rifos and 120 rounda
the Chinese General Chamber of Last wook the Diocesan Boys' Commerce took place yesterday of ammunition against a Chinese School tried conclusions with a afternoon to consider the proposed passenger of the s.s. Prasident strong team of playera from the amendments to the Piracy Preven Jefferson to-day, when he was Roving Fifth troop of scouts, and tion Regulations. Owners of coast- sentenced to six month's hard were beaten. The Roving Fifth ing and river steamers were pro labour, with the option of a lovos consisted of W. M. Gittins, secut and a long discussion took $500 fino,
the Kowloon Fred Zimmern, E. Zimmern, 8. V. placo. Magistracy.
Gittins, Y. Fonton, E. Cunning- Mr. Li Po-kwal, Chairman of thei Mr. AE. Hall appeared for ham, Erie Loo, D. Anderson, Chinoso Chamber of Commerce, the defence and said that he had Francis Zimmorn, J. Hunt and A. presided, to plead guilty as defondant wie Hunt, Thoy compiled 158 (W. in possession of the keys of the M. Gittins 43. S V. Gittins 39), box in which the arms were and the Diocesan School replied. found, but he asked for leniency. with 62.
at
ia of
America YOUTH and
for
It
WAS
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буда
to bring the Ubina for
point only extenuating possibly the fact tha the box bore the name of another party and not his own, but, as already intimated by Inspector Angus, that night only be a dedko.
The Chairman said à Committee had been appointed by the Govern ment to consider tho amend-
Committee mente. This
con.
the
Defendant had been a resident R. Gorrard was top scorersisted of the Harbour Mastor number for the School, with 15, the L. Comdr. Hole), Chairman; Mr. asked other members of the torm being II. K. Holmes, Crown Solicitor:
E. rifles
Goddard,
L.Mr. R. A. C. North, uf A. Bower, friend. The Guterres, T. S. W. Chan, G.Sopretariat for Chinoso Affairs; Ladd, E. Lee, J. Fox, F. Samy, Captain Bloxham, of tho Pulive; W. Hunt, and J. Fishor.
Mr. N. S. Brown, representing the General Chamber of Commerce and European shipowners; Mr. T. N. Clinu, the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Chinoso) ubipowoors; and Mr. T. T. Laurel son, of the China Coast Officers' saw the Divossan Boys' School Guild. The first rooting of this lond on the first innings, in a Committee WAS hold at the
Bowling for the Roving Fifth, W. Girtins took 4 for 19 and rad Zimmern 3 for 20. For the School, E Goddard took 3 for 20. D. B. S. vs. C. B. 3.
His Worship said that as rifles word not usually used to commit Another match, last Saturday, armed robberies he did not take
n serious viow of the caso.
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ser Hall Mater told the Court match against the Contral British Sanitary Board room the other day HONGKONG & CHINA GAS Co., Ltd.
that from his own experience School. The oama wore.
when it was cuggested that tho
when travelling on one of the D. B. S.-S. V. Gitting, W. views of the European and Chiucso trans-Pacific liners, police notices Hunt, F. Zimmern, E. Cunning-shipownors should be obtained signed by Mr. Wolle were not hata, D. Anderson, L. Guterres, before the Committee made recum posted up until after leaving F. Samy, E. Goddard, R. Gerrara, mendations.
Baid
that
Shanghai.
Inspector Angus notices were always posted in
the Chinese quar tors but not; so much in the first-class com- partments.
His Worship said that the Inspector would probably bring the solicitor's remarks to the attention of Mr Wolfe..
Jnnos, MacNidar.
Going in to bat first, the Diocesan Learn compiled 83 (8. V. Gittins 31), Witchell taking for 24 and Bliss 4 for 34. The C. B. S. rep led with 50, Goddard taking 3 for 9, Zimmern 5 for 16, and Lee 2 for 0.
G. Fox, and E. Loo.
Mr. T. N. Chau explained the C. B. 8. Angus, Bliss, Noave, proposed amendments, after which Edwards, Witchell, White, Wail, brisk discussion took place. In Hynes, Ellis, and regard to the first amendment: "Compulsory installation of wire- less on board ships in piracy zone," the general opinion was that time question should be delerred until it has been ascertained from the Government what the probable cost of the instaliation and unkoop Two Smith and Wesson re-
ix. it was stated at the meeting volvera'found by the Chief Officer
The Diocesan School, going in that the Government would shortly of the Taiyo Maru in one of the again, declared at 58 for 3 in their bo able to inform shipowners on cabins, and handed to the police econd knock (Anderson 18 and
a new maks of apparatus which on the 5th instant, wore ordered Samy 15, both not out.) Edwards could be installed at modernte cost. to be confiscated by Mr. E. W.
bok 3 for 23. The C.B 3., how- Sale of Passengers Tickets. Hamilton at the Kowloon Magaver, managed to last out time,
Strong criticism WU6 mado istracy this morning
with 32 for 8, Angus being 23 not
against the amendment: "Legisla
CONFISCATED.
LAD SENTENCED.
POSSESSION OF OPIUM.
The 16-your-old Chinasd who was convicted fast Wednesday on charges of unlawful possession of 110 taols of raw opium an117.5 of prepared opium, was this morning ontoncor by Mr. E. W. Hamil on, at the Kawloon Magis- tros, to six man he used labour, with the open of a five of $2,200, on he first charan and $1403, with the alternative six
..[
months' bard labour, 01 CE E charge of possession of prepared apture, the sentences to run con- currently.
out.
Z ni uern took 4 for 13 andtion to prevent tickets from being
toddard 4 for 16.
Nold
on board river kteamers.
Reveral
The matches were played on it was pointed out by he University ground, kindly lent for the occasion, and this penkers that on avent of local Assistance was much appreciated.templated was impracticable in conditions the arrangement con-
respect of second and third class SILK STORE. passenger. The selling of tickets
on board was absolutely necessary| HONGKONG'S NEW SHOP.
in the interest of business, becausu no shipowner would be able to say An announcement appearing how many passengors could be alsowhare in this isso draws carried until after all cargo had opening of been londed and checked. "Thero attention to the another silk store in Hongkong, was no delinite time for the loading which is to be known as the of cargo and consequently it would "Pionner Store."
bdilleult to comply with tho Government's wish,
Spicious premises have boon fitted up in the China Building
a
Another amendment also arouscil)
in the mast modern style, elegant discussion. This reads as follows: The police withdraw the charze
-hoWCANON and glass-topped "No Chineso passengers will be profuso permitted to travel in first clase of possession of twa revo vers and untors revealing 13 round of am.nunition which election of I dian and Chinese acenmmodation situated on bont wore found by a party of revenue craftsmanship.. Wonderful em-ducks inside the grilled areas unless officers concoale i in different proideries, shawls, Mandarin guaranteed (in writing) by thef places on the fira: Bor of No. 108 coats, capes, kimonas and silks owner or ship's compradore." Canton Rd. Two other mon, of the finest texture in every The general view expressed was who were also charged along with conceivablo
been
colour moot tho that the new measure would serve the hoy, were provicusly dis-eye, while boautiful examples of no useful purpose because the charged.
ivory, crystal, amber_and_Laiz arrangement covered by it had In imposing the above sontones, ware pro to be soon. Carpets and already
introduced by his Worship took into cons dera-tapestries are also artistically shipowners, and had beon in force tion the possibility of there being displayed. The store, which is for some time. If the Government|
bo oponed at another person conc rned
a.m. desired to put this down in black} defendant was regarded as a
o-morrow, the 10th, makes and white the speakers thought the minor criminal,
handsome addition to the Colony's words "in writing" should be business promises.
deleted.
and
to
Messis, Verkomal, Shewaram and Company are the proprietors
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At the end of the discussion Mr. T. N. Chan was requested to transmit tho views of the shipownors to bis Committee at their next meeting.
ANOTHER MOTHER'S TRIBUTE TO BABY'S OWN TABLETS. Says They Saved Her Baby's Life.
WU TING-FANG.
SATURDAY'S FUNERAL..
The universal respace in which the late Dr. Wu Ting-fang was held was manifest on Saturday when the funeral took place. Dr. Wu died about two years ago, a A most enjoyable bridge_and fow days aftor Dr. Sun Yat-sen whist drive in aid of the M. C. L. had bombarded the city. Dr. Wu took place at the Kowloon Dock No bighor eulogy could be paid had found sanctuary in the Roading Room last night, the a medicine than that contained in Cantou, Christian Hospital. It function being given by the ladins the brief statement of Mrs. Frod. was here that he developed anj of the Dock. There was a largo Rose, South Bay, Ontario, Cana-}- ilinoss which proved fatal. He attendance, and as a result of the do, who writoo 'I fool that was removed to the Kung-1 avont a sum of $200 was collected. Baby's Own Tablets saved the Hospital where he passed away. The Prize-winners того as life of our baby when who had! His body wae oremated and his follow!:-
cholora infantum and I would filial son has guarded the romains,
not bo without them.” pending the construction of_a Ladies-1st, Mrs. May (prizo Unlike most other medicines, Aultablo grave and monument for presented by Mrs. Noave); 2nd | Baby's Own Tablets are pleasant their last resting place.
Mrs. Cuthill (presented by Mr. in tasto and therefore the little On Saturday morning hundreds D. S. Neilson); booby, Mrs. Dixon onos liko thom. They are ab of officiala and thousands of (presented by Mrs. Ramany). solutely puro, and so can be free- visitors attended the service of Gentlemen-1st, Mr. Puncheon, ly given oven to the youngest and commit al to the ground of junr. (presented by Mrs, Forsy bli most delicate infant in arms with tho doceased's remaine, The 2nd. Mr. T. Mackinnon (presontod perfect conüdenco In-their safety lato Dr. Wo was a Obristian, and by Mr. Gow); booby, Mr. Gray and goodness, The first action be desired to havo a Christian (prosented by Mrs, Mackintosh). of the Tablets is on the stomach burial: His Alial son, Dr. G. 0.
BRIDGE.
and bowels, which thog gently Wu,, tactfully arranged for all Ladlos.-1st, Mrs. Atkinson stimulate to hoaltby action; they denominations of religions to be presented by Mr. D. Koith); 2nd, assist toothing and ally its paina; represented at the grave, All Mrs. F. Goodman (prosented by they chook diarrhoes,. expel branches of the community ware Mrs. Cooper); booby, Mrs. Labrum worms; rellove collo, group and present and the Rev. Mok Shau. | (prosented by Mra. Maokaskiii). colds, soothe the nerved, indues Bang of the Church of Our Gentlemen. 1st, Mr. F. Good pendoful, healthegiving sleep by Saviour, mad the prayers of com-man (presented by Mr. Simpson 1 removing the causes of aloepless-|- inital and the Church choir sang 3nd, Mr. Churcher (presented by ness in natural waya
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