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THE

LEADING COGNAC

IS

J. & F. MARTELL'S

The

THE CHINA MAIL.

PARIS TOILET CO.,

LIMITED.

SAVOY, 13, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL

LIMITED

JUST TO HAND

Birds,

Wings,

Quills,

Feathers,

Pompoms,

Aigrettes

and

AS SUPPLIED TO THE

HOSPITALS.

Straw Braid.

per doz. $28.00.

SOLE AGENTS:

H. PRICE & CO.,

Wine and Spirit Merchants.

19, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL

WM. POWELL,

LIMITED.

ALEXANDRA.

BUILDINGS.

SMART

TWEEDS

FOR

TRAVELLING

COSTUMES.

POWELL'S

HONGKONG.

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LONDON-F. ALGAR, 11 &12, Goment's Lane, Lombard Street, 20. OzanxE SON & FLATT, 85 Gracechurch B., G. STEELT & Co., Ltd., 80, Corn. LU

hill, GORDON & Gora, 16 St. Bride B., O. BATES, HINDY & Co., 81, TM 151

Dannon Street, LW WATSON, Cannon Streal, .o. ROBERT. 160, Fleet Street. O. MINEELL &

(Undza ConnaughT HOVER HOTEL),

The only Saloons where European Artistes are employed. ELECTRIC FACE

and

MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW. Anction. Nocn-Auction of Lasehold Property at Mr Goo. I. Lampet's Sale Rooma.

MONDAY, MAROH 25, 1907,

their own Gotornments: Australia is living upon the waters of the delta, BY TELEGRAPH.

bringing forward ons particularly im would rejoice to see something done, portant matter at the Colonial Confer but for the hour it appears money is needed for many things, and as money ence. Mr Deakin, the Prime Minister of

does not come into the coffers of the the Commonwealth, is to propose the Provincial Treasury upon the waving establishment of a permanent Imperial of a wand, the workers in the delta are Council, including amongst its members likely to see many moons pass away Noon-Auction of Household Furniture, oficio Ministers of the Colonics, before an adequate police force guards

which should be kept in touch with qua

General Memoranda, WEDNESDAY, binreb 27;---

Noon-Auction of Triple Expansion fa rine Engine, st Kwang Sang Loong's Beller Yard, Tai Kok Tsui.

& at No. 19, Queen's Garden, Pesk Bond. 1.50 ..Meeting Chica Sugar Refa- ing Co., Lal, at Mesra Jardins, Maths

Bob & Co.'s Ofoe,

12.15 p.m.-Meeting of Luton Sugar Refining Co., Ld., at Messrs Jardine, Matheson & Co.'s Office.

2.30 p.m.-Mesting of National Bank:

of

Chins, L., at Co.'s Office.

SCALP MASSAGE. Goods per Siberia undelivered after this

Large and Assorted Consignment of FRENCH PERFUMERY Sols Agents for the 'RADIO THERM, the marvel of the age for applying 'RA- DIANT ENERGY! Can be used in houses where Electric Lights are avail- able, as it can be connect- ed with a lamp socket. Hongkong, January 18, 1907,

data subject to rent,- Troriday, March 23

tions affecting the dependencies, thus maintaining continuity of information,

the wators..

A correspondent writes us on the publication of the Observatory Com

The particulars of any questions to be tuission's report and we have much brought forward would be forwardód ploneare in giving his remarks. He to the Prime Ministers of the various says: The belated report of the ty self-governing Colonics. He will also phoon inquiry which appears in the Government Gazette is somewhat in. propose that there should be a per-teresting in view of the divergent 2,46 p.m.Auction of Housshold Für

niture, at No. 3, Patell Villas, Kow-manent secretarial staff, the expanses statements made by the few witnesses p.m.-Auction of Valuable Leasehold to be paid on a population basis. The who appeared before the Committed. Property, at Mears Hughes & Hough's Commonwealth is sise of opinion that Captain Roach of the s.5, "Haitan" Goods per Zello not cleared at 4 pm. the principle of preferential trade was at Swatow on the morning of this

on this date subject to rent. Goods per Sumatra undelivered after 4 should be reaffirmed so that preferences typhoon, and bie barometer gava 'no

granted to Great Britain should also warning. Captain Hodgins, of the

loon.

Sales Rooms.

p. this date will be lauded. Fay, March 29-

Goods per Bentenue andelivered after be granted to other parts of the Em-"Hatching," left Swatow the previous

this date subject to raak. SAXURDAY, March 80-

Transfer Books of China Traders' Insur- ance Co., Ed., close from this date to 18th April inclusive.

451 MONDAY, April :---

Goods per Polynesien unclaimed after this date at Noon will be subject to ront and landing charges. TUESDAY, April 8:-

11.30 am-Meeting of Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Id. at Mecars Jardine,

Over 200 A. S. WATSON

TO SELECT FROM.

THE SAVOY, Ltd.

13, QUEEN'S ROAD,

HONGKONG.

CHS. J.

GAUPP & Co.

WATCHMAKERS,

JEWELLERS and

OPTICIANS,

Alexandra Buildings, Chater Rd,

HAVE JUST RECEIVED & SPLENDID SRLVUTION OF

HIGH-CLASS

ENGLISH JEWELLERY

IN DIAMONDS,

EMERALDS,

RUBIES, AND

& Co., Ltd.

WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS.

ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.

WATSON'S

VERY OLD LIQUEUR

E

Matheson & Co‘a Dâlce.

3 p.m.--Auction of Leasehold Properties Mr Geo, P. Lammert's Bales Room. 5.30 p.m.-Organ Recital in St. John's

Cathedral.

WEDEESDAY, April 3 :---

pire. Also it will be proposed that there should be a final court of appeal for the Empire in substitution for the House of Lords and the Judicial Com- mittees of the. Privy Council. These proposals all morit consideration. The permanent Imperial Council, if it is established, will prevent the recurrence

CHINA'S TRIBULATIONS.

Famine And Plague,

(From Our Correspondent.}

SHANOMA, March 25. Plague has broken out in the famine stricken district of Suchion, Kiangau.

Hundreds are porishing daily.

BIOTING IN THE PROVINCES.

Troops Requisitioned.

(From Our Correspondent.).

SHANGHAI, March 25.

Troubles which were created by the boatmen at Yuyaoheien have developed

into riot and the orty is threatened.

The Magistrate has wired to the Governor for troops.

Riote have also broken out at

day, presumably the evening, knew of the typhoon and advised a friend to be oo, his guard. Captain Outerbridge maintained that warning could have been hoisted at 6 a.m. on the morning Fenghwangihen owing to dissatisfac of the typhoon, and Captian Unaworth tion regarding the manner in which agrase with him.

However Captain the authorities have dealt with certain

Outerbridge did not consider it suffi- lands. ciently important to leave the shore

of the dangerous disputes which have for his steamer until 8.45 a.m. On the

11 am.Meeting of Green Island Co-patriotic Britisher will wish the Con-

ment Co., Id., at Co.'s Offices,

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL,

A theatrical troupe known as the Zig-

imperilled the relations of the Mother-other hand we have Lieutenant But- land and the Colonies recently. Every terworth at 8 a.m. ordering his skiff to

be alongside the "Tamar" at 6.30 age is now on its way to Hongkong Irena and that torpade kost No. 36 was Bangkok. The company consists of clowns, slongside the Tamar" at 8.5 a.m. musical artista, dancers, strong men, etc. under orders to proceed to D'Aguilar and the advance agent promises a good telegraph station. Monsieur Liebert, the Fronch Consul, felt on Sunday the A large number of people who 16th we were going to have a typhoon, from Poking to inquire into the currency witnessed the Volantoor Inspection on and that from that day the sky was question at Canton, arrived in the Colony

Transfer Books of Union Insurance Soference well and hope that its labours

ciety of Canton, L., Close-from this will make for permanent harmony with date to 12th April, inclusive.

in the Empire. THURSDAY, April 4 ;-

12.30 p.m.-Meeting of Hongkong Ice Cou Id., at Mees Jardine, Matheson & Co.'s Office.. FAIDAY, April 5-

12.30 p.m.-Meeting of Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co, Ld.,

A Mesera Jardine, Matheson & Co.'s Ofee. SATURDAY, April 6-

7.45 p.m.-Annual Dinner of Hongkong Football Club, at Hongkong Hotel.**

The China Mail

HONGKONG, MONDAY, MARCH 25, 1907;'

Saturday last were agreeably surprised

entertainment.

Chas Pik, the Minister who was sent

gray with thick cloud in the West. The to-day. He has been to Canton and is What Chin

at the workmanlike appearance present. Observatory on the same date at 4 p.m. now on his way north.

divulged

ed by the Corps, the large turn-out; observed bine sky without cloud. As thinks of subsidiary coin has not yet been: and by the manner in which then observer in a small way I can assure various evolutions were carried out. Monsieur Liebert that the Observatory

The Volunteer Sergeants' Mess had a The Mounted Troop, in particular, record is correct, but the exceptional

jolly time on Saturday evening when they elicited admiration. The ponien gave clearness of the sky led me believe entertained the Royal Garrison Artillery evidence of being exceedingly well-that a disturbance was probable. Even Sargeants Moss. Most of the Volunteer trained and their riders handled them on the 17th Monsieur Lisbert is wrong ofleem, including Major Chapman, attend- well. The march past the saluting in stating that we had thick cloud in od and a progressive whist drive and base, where His Excellency Major the West, as a matter of fact, although bilbord tournament Volunteers e. R.G.Ay- General Broadwood stood, was well I see no statement by the Observatory or contested. The visitors came out on top in the whist drive but the Volun THE COLONIAL CONFERENCE, done, the Artillery Corps with the regarding cloud on that date, the day beers reversed the positions when it came maxing guns making a good showing. was cloudy but not what would be to billiards. The toast of the R. G. A.- Ix a few days the representatives of the This branch exhibited considerable called thick cloud, nor of that forma Sorgeouts Mess, proposed by Sergt. Major self-govorning Colonies meet Lord skill in handling the maxims. They tion which generally procedes a storm, Higby, was replied to by Master-Gonner Torr, and Major Chapman replied to the wheeled them round smartly, brought I might go further and state that even toast of the Volunteer offcera, also pro- Elgin in London. In many ways it is

them into action with celerity, took up to 7.30 am. on the 18th there was peised by Sergeant Major Higby, a pity that the Crown Colonies cannot the wheels off and mounted the gun on no cloud indication that a typhoon have gentlemen who are conversant its tripod, replaced the wheels, lim was close upon us. I notice that Mr

According to the Birminghans Post, Mu

with their requirements to speak for bered up, and dashed away again Hike Doberck prefers to call the storm a Balious has consented to preside at the them at this important conference unto the manner born. They want tornado. Call it any name you like, great Unionist banquet which, under the There are many things which, without through these Inanœuvres, Hoveral it certainly was a different class of auspices of the "1900 Club," is to be given in April. It is soldom the Albert Hall is any disrespect to the Secretary of State times, giving a practical demonstration storm to that which we are accustomed to the Colonial Premiers at the Albert Hall of their knowledge. The day was a to in those waters, and from the selected for a banquet, but the large num for the Colonies, we think Crown

close, muggy one, and the Volunteers evidence at the disposal of the Combers of Unionists, bath Fears and Com Coloniste could well express their viewa

felt it, but while on parade it apparent-mittee it appears that the Observatory ours, who are expected to be present, fully warrant this unusual stop being BLEND upon. The Natal and Newfoundland ly affected th little. The Goastal could not have given earlier warning.

taken. It may be questioned whether any incidents have shown that even self- took a keen interest in the work, and

entertainment remotely approaching this LOCAL AND-COAST NEWS. io, importance. will be organised by sup governing Colonies with represente-afterwarde .congratulated the Corps.

porters of the Government, who apparently tives in London find that tho Jugger. His praise was not profuss, however.

The English mail of the 23rd February are very timid of encouraging the Premiers naut of Imperial policy when guided What he had seen was creditable, he was delivered in London on the 23rd to make more public utterances then may

anid, but he is waiting until be seas instant.

be absolutely necessary during their star by a Liberal Government-passes

in this country. the men in the field alongside of the callously over all that they hold most

regulara before he begins to criticise WHISKY, dear. New Zealand and the Common them. On the whole the inspection lowing the example of the Chinese The Portuguese community has fustata-

wealth of Australia found that the was extremely satisfactory and the Municipal Council at Shanghai. government of the New Hebridos, in large attendance at Causeway Bay which they are both deeply interested; must have been flottoring to the oficers Was arranged between the British and the men in the ranks. Colonial Office and Fratica without

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WEDDING PRESENTS.

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Hongkong, December 5, 1906, 2348

THE WELDON HOUSE,

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JUST RECEIVED NEW ASSORTKÉNT DE

FLOWERS, SILKS SOARES, VALEN DIENNES LACE, LADIES' SHOES,

VESTS AND TRIMMINGS, etc..

CHEAP SALE OF CURTAINS, SHEETING, RIBBONS, AND HATS NOW ON.

Evory Convenience in the DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT.

HATS romodelled and made to Onter.

The Leading

Whisky

FOR OVER

20 YEARS.

The gentry at Puoting are proposing. to start a Municipal Council there, fol-

ed a great loss in the demise of Dr Fran cisco de Paula Soares, who passed away at

gether with Peking officials that are natives was one of the oldest, if not the oldest, Grand Secretary Lu Chun-lin, to his residence Villa Branca," Robinson Road, on Saturday ovening The deceated of Chilli, Shantung and Kinngu, a Portuguesa resident in the Colony, at the issued a joint memorial for permission to true of his death being ad. Dr Soares was build the Tientsin-Chinking Railway.

stationed in the "Faisalcao Fort." From Dr Watson, an English physics practicing in Macno, Dr. Soares lent much appertain-

born in Macao and his long life has been any sort of reference to them. These Admiral Li has been laying his views

Owing to the enormous expense of spent in ministering to the wants of his things show that thero is distinct about the inefficiency of the prescat need for a conference such as that arrangements for, the effectual policing carrying out the reform of administration countrymen, Luth is a pharniscist suit days Dr. Soares volunteered for service THROUGHOUT THE EAST which is shortly to meet. They also of the waters of the delta of the Canton as well as improving educational and later on as a surgeon. In his young River before the Viceroy. The criticism Shih-kai lus asked for Imperial Macao froia a contemplated invasion polico affairs in Chili Province, Viceroy under Colonel Mesinito, to defend show how helpless are the Crown

ia sure enough and has pierced the instructions as to which of them should be by the Chinese and was among those Colonies. No man in his senses could defects of the present measures, which, carried out first, doubt that Lord Elgin is-honestly and though they may have been possessed of hovourably doing the best for the out- virtuo ages ago, are comparatively 4 Weil mexited Fine.

Tan To was on the look-out for some ing to surgery and hy the time Dr. Watson2 lying dominions of his King. But un-valueless today. The present guard-cheap nast, but the vigilance of watchmen retirel Dr Soares was quite competent to fortunately he has encompassing him boats are condemned from keel to truck way too much for hir Knowing that take up his master's practice. His spéciali and every part of their fighting equip disensed cattle, unfit for consumpty was the treatment of the complaints of the traditions of his party, a pacty

tion, were usually buried in a piece children and his unceasing attention and mont is also effectually measured up and of land at Hunghoni watched genini manner made him boloved by which even yet bas not quite aban

described as worthless. Everybody his opportunity to secure fine the youngsters, and he gained the doned the belief that the bast thing

Three name of the Children's Doctor." He who knows these boats is aware that pig winch had been buried.

with digging implements, started opers-Hongkong after having become qualified plag off of the Co

That senti pose which they are supposed to serve as tions, but he was caught in the act and was to practise medicine here, and he devoted meat in its crude form would hardly a duck would be for swimming were it marched away to the Magistracy, where ho great deal of his time to administering to be voiced now-a-days even by the rubbed of its webbed feet. What the was okay Haveland inspect the on run the poots During the plaque epidemie be critic suggests is that the whole of the land." Mr imposed the maximum worked hard and gained many friends by most daring Little Englander, but antiquated boats be done away with and

al

penalty, viz. $100.

his energy. He diod comparatively poor, But during his lifetime he did not labour that instead there be supplied a small SUDDEN ATTACK OF DESENTERY for the sake of making money, but for the

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