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TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 1907.

BY TELEGRAPH.

land in the dominions of the United States of Japanese possessing a nadport sailable only in Hawaii, Mexico and Canadi, while Jepsnone arrving in the United States

time

A NEW HOTEL.

Shanghai Looking Up.

(From Our Correspondent.)

THE CHINA MAIL.

THE FINANCIAL WORLD.without a passport shall be deemed as having possessed a passport available only in Hawaii, Mexico, and Canada at the of their departure f from their native country,

SHANORA, April 4.5 Јадироко thom a tre possessing passports stilling: The premises which Hall and Holts

State shall be permitted to

to land, au tar

Comments by "The Times."

(Ezdusies Savice, supplied by Reuter, via Bombay).

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LONDON, April 8.

hibited by Pana the temporarily occupied on the Bund when

KIDNAPPERS AND ROBBERS.

Bad State of Afairs in Kwangtung.

(From Our Correspopulent,) v-

CANTON, April 7.

With the scarcity of rice in some parts of the Province, roports angrt that things are by no means pleasant for the poorer soc- ties of the community. A wrtoched state of Affairs is reported from the Thai Thiu

BPORTING.

Ride Shooting.

'TAR UNITED' RERVICEA' MEETINO, The annual ride meeting promoted by the China United Services Rifle Association concluded yesterday, after which the prizes were distributed,

In addition the following events for natives were shot off-

CHAMPIONSHIP,-

200 YARDS: Jemadar Mahomed Khan (129th Exlushis) I'; And Gut (129th) 2.

600 YARDS: Jemadar Mahommed Khan And Jaddeo Singh, divided.

600 YARDS: Larghun Shah, 1; Gangask Bhagnak, 2.

800 YARDS: Furbi Bingh (119th) 1; Amed All (129th) 2.

ABOREGATE Khan,

Jemadar Mahommedi

'CİEN NE- COMPETITION.

The Times, in an article dealing with the right to reside in the United States and Co., who happen to be their past district. Though rice is specially dear, sald-Your Exeolleney, ladies and gentle-Chragh Din (Police) 2.

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the money market, states that the week's purchases of gold by the Bank confirm the report that the monetary corner in Amales has turned, although the

Before this was done Colonel Aitken

men: At the conclusion of this, the second meeting of the C.U.S.R.A., it may be of interest to make atow Not content with this method of exacting remarke on the results. The entriss in blackmail, the robbers are constantly the British events were not so numerous carrying off some of the people and holding as last year, but the shooting has been as

neighbours. Doubtless the grumblings are brigands and robbers will not allow any within reason because it is not very desir rice or wood to be imported without first of able to have a hotel adjacent to fons of our all levying a tax, just as if they were the largest clubs and to important business rulers of the pince honge, but, on the other hand, these are not adequate causes why the license for its permission has been granted for the recon-

do not belong to the class of people whose their great fire sent them forth homeless is to bo converted into a Brst-class hotel landing is

Japanes it demanded by the United f

labourers now

in the United There have been grumblings, particularly Statea States

tes authorities, prove that they possess from the Masanis Club and Mestre Siemissen after July 1st.

lights of petition are to be granted the Japanese, and every facility accorded them for communicating with: the Japanese diplomatic and consular authorities in the United States

The Secretary of Commerco is also given instructions to the inmigration in- spectors to pay every attention in the position on the Continent still requires transaction of their business, and to show opening should be refused, and, therefore them to ransom. Some for daya agą two\,good and the standard as high na last year |

the immigrants due civility and

San Francisco, March 27. struction of the building into a hotel, prom could be arranged, one of them had all round, if not better. In the native The Becretary of Commeros issed on vided it is then suitable for the purpose led through the cruel treatment that bad, events the entries were almost the same Bakers anticipate an early reduction the 28th inst. by-law of the New Im- and that it is under proper management been meted out to him. Then, near by, 16 last year.

As regards resulta, the migration Law prohibiting Japanes and Therocan be no doubt that the last stipula another man was carried off, and he was two championships were in the bank rute.

Kércán Immigrants who possess passion will be fufilled, because Captain porta entitling them to travel in Canada, Froderick Davis, late manager of the Aster ransomed only when a thousand dollars slightly fewer points than last year, the Hawaii and Mexice from entering the House, is to be part proprietor and man had been raid. The people are getting British with 124 instead of 127, and the dominions of the United States Thenger, and if the new hotel comes up to his hopeless, it is said, and many of the well-ative with 120 as against 122 out of by-law

that a boon, Ruronu immigrante may have access to the expectations, it will he shot because to-do are leaving the country and are compels 1th. Thor's Cup tour Lona

if they can produce atticient class hotel accommodation. Women Elected in Finland. evidence to prove they are not labourera. In the event of any dispute arising as to whether they are labourers or not, they file a petition with the Secretary of State for final decision.

watching.

FEMALE LEGISLATORS.

(Hulurive Service, supplied by Reuter,

cia Bombay),

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LONDON, April 8. Nineteen women have been returned

in the Finnish Parliamentary elections.

(AKUTER'S SERVICE.] INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL.

LONDON, April 7. The Association match between England and Scotland ended in a draw, with one goat sich,

THE KING IN FRANCE.

Losnos, April 7.

The Queen has arrived at Toulon,

The King inspected the "Jens" in the forengon.

turinland if

may

Sospect

The Secretary of Commerce has issued an instruction to the officials of the Is- migration Board ordering them to extend condial treatraent to aliena on landing, and especially to pay the utmost civilly and

AMOY.

(From Our Correspondent)

Autor, April 5.

* QUIET TIMES.

There is not much nowe just now: things

sons were carried off, and, before the ran-

ing to Canton and to Hongkong where

with

attention to the subjects of most isouted aro vory quiet, business included. The tea police upon his track, be seized the man, Pintos. There were 4 possibles during the

nationa.

PROPOSED IMMIGRATION LEGISLATION IN COLUMBIA. · LONDON, March 29.

senson has not begun, and ordinary trade is dull, savo in the emigration of Chinese coolies to the Straits. Many thousands of

they can live in peace though they must competition between the winners and the Volunteor team, the former averaging 04 then live on their capital.

A few days ago a coldblooded murder put of a possible 105. In the Commander- accurred. A noted robber had been chased in-Chief's Cup H.M8. Tamar's toain put by the policu, who, however, bad not been 9p fine performance in completing the Able to capture him. A little me after, coursa in 27,3-6 ecconds which includes ho returned to his village, and, because he running 100 yds. They only expended. suspected one of his clan of putting the seven rounds in knocking over the 12 ft. sq. and, using his revolver, shot him dead in meeting, one at 500 yards by Mr Jenkins, two at 600 yards by Lieut. Hayton of the cold blood. No one dared to interfere. Hongkong Volunteers in the Officer's Cup It is said that the robbers have banded and by Sorgt. Hunt in the Governor's

In the Governor's Cup the winning team made the good score of 21 hita, 50 per. cent of their rounds on a vanishing target representing a lead and shoulders, visible for only three seconds at a time. In conclusion the Committee and members beg to thank you, Sir, Sir A. Moore, General Broadwood, Sir Paul Chater and Mr J. R. M. Smith for the handsome prizes they

A telegrain from Ottows that these are flocking to mere favoured olimos, themselves together, and have decided to and one by Mrs Bird to day (applause).

AM

migration Bill, framed after the Natal Immigration law, will be introducel dur- ing the coming session of the Columbian Asembly. The Canadian Governmed will, it is expected, disapprove of such a bill, the authorities will stri obsen the

strictly treaty obligations devolving upon t

the Gor- ernment by virtue of the Japani-Canada Treaty of Commerco and Navigation.

RACE FROM PARIS TO PERNO. LONDON, March 28.

presumably because they can para higher wages than at home. Each Strait-bound steamer goes away with a full-to-avardow ing complement of untrashed humanity.

NAVAL NEWS.

The French cruiser, D'Entrecastoaux,' Captain Tracat, 8,000 tona, came into port on April 3rd from Hongkong. By kind permission of the French Admiral the

open gambling dons, and to sell what is alled Fak Kop Piu, or lottery tickets of certain kind, and no one seems able or willing to intefere with them.

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It seems difficult to believe that all this is going on, within fifty miles of Canton. But such is the gist of a report in one of the most serious daily papers of Canton, and there sooms no reason to think, except the reporter is exaggerating instters.

The motor race from Paris to Poking band of the cruiser played a solection of the difficulty of halieving the report, that have giren, and our thanks are also duo to

Their Majesties sail for Cortagena in the organised by the Matin will begin on the evening.

FRANCE AND GERMANY IN MOROCCO.

LONDON, April 7. The French und German Legations im Motccco have arrived at a friendly arrange ment regarding the difficult question of wireless telegraphy, and the agreement is regarded as highly satisfactory from an international standpoint.

10th of Jime this year

A QUESTION OF RENT.

(From Our Oun Correspondani)

music on the Kulangsu Tonnis Lawn on Thursday afternoon, 4th inst., and tea was provided by Molames Lecomto and de Nully. In addition to the tennis players, | a large number of Amoy residentą took the opportunity of coming to listen to the music, and the kindness of the Admiral was much appreciated.

RECENT PORZĄ.

SHANGHAI, April 4. Deqité repeated reminders from the Chineso officials that the white man has no

During the fortnight from March 16th standing in the Paoshan district of Shang- hai, a new Company to be called the Shang- to 29th, the following imports have been hxi-Paoshan Land Co., Ltd., has boc font-registered as antering Amoy:~21740 ed with the intention of purchasing 70 gallone of Borneo oil and 19285 gallons of mow of land on which to build European Sumatra oil, both in hulk: 23185 piouls of residences. If it were not for the fact four from Amaries: 2079 piouls of rice: LONDON, April 7.

that to live in this neighbourhood always. 9523 piculs of peas and beans: 1214 piculs entails a little fear should anything pasty of wheat; and 7780 picula of beancake. The splendidly equipped enginooting in the way of riots odeur, it would be building in the McGill University, an ideal locality for the white man. Montreal, has been completely destroyed The estato borders the beautiful now by fitte

FIRE AT A UNIVERSITY.

The loss in estimated at £150,000.

ITALY AND GREECE.

LONDON, April 7.

AMUSEMENTS.

Mr and Mrs Wallace.gave a Fancy Dress Park, new nearly completed, ou three Ball at the Amoy Club Theatre on Tuesday sides and the milway, situated at the hack ovoning last, which proved a great success, of the estate, prevents the encroachment Many of the costumes were very effective, of native dwelling heuear. It is the it is and showed a considerable amount of at least two miles from town, but the tram ingenuity and resource. will be running by the time the hoses are

The Italian Royal yacht “Trinacria," | erected and then two miles will be smiling

AMOY HORTICULTURAL, KOCIEIK,

Where is the Viceroy?

T..

KING AND SULTAN.

Interesting Mosting at Johorn,

you, fir, for coming hers this afternoon to present them (applauss).

200 YALDS: Fettsh Singh (Police) 1 ;; 500 Yants: Ganda Singh, 1; Jemadar Gulal Khan, 2.

AsomeGATE: Jomadar Khan.

NURSERY COMPETITION,

200 AND 600 Yards: Rupa Rawut (119th) 1; Karbart Khan (129th)."

Golf.

THE "BOTAL"RONGKONG GOLF CLUB,' The monthly competitions for tlie Cap- tain's Cup and May Cup were hold st Happy Valley from April 6 to 8. The following returns were made:-

CAPTAIN'S CUP,

1Major B. E. Loris...

Capt. R. M. Banking...

MFC. P. Chater.. Mr T. 8. Forrest Mr J. Douglas... Mr J. Clark...

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Stories, Paragraphs, Articles,

Sport at Shanghai. His Excellency Sir Matthew Nathan replied as follows It is hardly necessary"

(From Our Correspondent.) for mo at this lato hour of the day to say

SHANGHAI, April 4. The past month has not wantly been a that I take a great interest in rifle shooting, looking on it not only as a very excellent good four weeks for sport, as the weather Among the events of the visit of H.M.pastime but also as a very valuable military has been distinctly bad; at the same time, the King of Siam to Singapore, on his way exercise. It was therefore with greatest the arddont sportimien of the Settlement through to Europe, was an informal visit satisfaction that I watched the inauguration have insisted on leaving the elements and tion by Major General. Hatton and saw links endeavouring to play the ancient across the island to Johore, where, at the of the China United Services Rifle Associs enthusiastic golfers have been seen on the Johore Hotel, he met the Sultan, save the that he made provision that its meetings geme on a field of mud. Singapore Free Press,

should be open to all those who would he Racing mon and owners of ponieshave also The King of Siam had travellad over by called upon for the defence of the colony, begun to get into harness for the coming LOCAL & GENERAL CARTOONS ferry steainar from Woodlands and at once sailors, volunteers and members of the May meeting and quite a little crowd meet proceeded to the Johore Hotel, but prior to Volunteer Reserve Association. At this at the Raco Club in the early morning for going through its entrance began to amusementing I have only been able to watch the nistution? coffee and the gallops. It is himself by taking photograph of his suite, two of the competitions. The first was for impossible to yeb forecast any of the SKETCHES, GRAVE AND GAY. and presumably his private secretary. To my own cup in which the Middlesex made winners of the "classic" races but there his greater amusement he found himself a fine store, and the Hongkong Volunteers are rumours of surprises in two or thres of One of the featursa of. March has been haing "anopshotted" by an Englishman were some little way behind, though I was the new ponies, who was a member of a party enjoying the glad to see that at any mite they were second. same trip. His Majesty was not at all I felt a little less satisfaction in witnessing the koon interest taken by the ladies in perturbed, and rather enjoyed the event the affinity competition this afternoon. Shanghai in Hockey, and many braises the but his suite seemed a littlo to resent the I heart ons lady say that the ladies the men have received from these energetic fitod a great deal better than the men, sportewomen. Cricket is also beginning to This Society is "going strong," so that episode and tried to head of the par conwying King Victor Emanuel, and matter. There is little doubt if we over it has been decided to hold two Shore.petrator by the subterfugo of taking a Standing in front of the arined wo-bat in an sppearance, for practice at the

manhood of the Colony and seeing the nets is now in full swing. come the ritual dislike to living in what instand of only one as heretofore. The Photograph, but the deed had been in leadly precision of their arm, I thought To sum up the month, however, it has has always been a troublesome neighbour arst of these is to be held as usual on the stantaneously accomplished. Camorna of with horror of what would happen to our been a poor time for sport; but one and all hood, and trust in the good intentions of the Chinese towards us, this Corpay will Kubagen Lawn Tennis Lawn on or about every style seamed then to flash from every Legislative Council supposing the spirit are looking forward to the good weather that prove itself to be a little gold raise, because April 8th, for Annuals. There will be corner but the King of Siam had as quickly of the suffragettes invaded the colony, will make things brighter, and happier.

(Laughter) However the fear was not a now it is very weary and heart-breaking work Clasets for Plants in Pots, and for Cut disappeared. to find a house suitable to your family and Flowers, as well as a prize for Table income. Rents are going up, up and up Decoration. The second show for Roses and salarios are going down and if the new and Begonias, Lilles, Carnations Feras, Pruce Buslow declares that Germany Company stick to their intention of charg- &c, will be held about April 29th. taking steps to induce the Sultan of Morocening moderate rentals for well but and

The near approach of the Shanghai to give France prompt satisfaction. The commodious house, they will be a gəlsind. European residents at Ufida have been They start with a capital of The. 1,000,000 Missionary Conference is responsible for safely removed. The total French force then numbers about three thousand. The divided into 40,000 shares of Tis. each the troops of visitors that have this year

The Sultan who looked charmingly in Commander is endeavouring to avoid coll- and they confidently look forward to favoured our port, as other ports in sion with the Moroccans.

dividend of 7 per cent. If it reheres the Chios. Many have already passed through,teresting, drove himself to the Hotel in his automobile, presumably the 10 HP. congested state of residential Shanghai and hut we hear of others to follow. Just

have with us Mr and Mrs Christle/chedes, accompanied by a lady most The European Cabinets support Frence's also serves to bring down rents we shall now

дождей.

200 YARDS: Gunner Coles (Volunteer and have sent a petition to one Chan Kue nction in Morocco. The Madrid journs!

Reid, of Chislehurst, who have gone up Alighting the Bultan of Jahore, with Corps) 1 ; Sergeant R. Lapsley (Voluntoor faz, a Mancha, I believe, at Peking, and Per

baye asked that the said potition be well knit and sat up, proceeded with Corps) 2. Herads expresses some suspicions se to give them fervent thanks,

country to Chin Chow and Eng-Chun to martial step to meet in a cordial manner

500 YARDS: Mr A. Jenkins (Volunteer presented to the Emperor, that their see something of work in the "Hinterland," the King of Slam. For some five minutes before going on to Shanghai. Mrs Scudder the two monarchs roinnined standing and Reserve) 1; Mr P. P. J. Wodehonas grievances may be looked into.

good English. During the (Police) 2. conversing in and her daughter, Dr Scudder of India, have interview one significant phrase was

of by the Sultan use of

of Johore. You iare the King of a

Signer Tittoni, Foreign Minister, on a visits the King of Greaed, has left Taranto for the Piræus, escorted by war ships,

LATE TELEGRAMS.

(From the Kore HERALD) THE MOROCCAN CRISIS.

LONDON, March 28,

LONDON, March 27.

the French occupation of Tjida, but the Spanish Government is satisfied.

LONDON, March 28,

The French attitude toward Morocco la approved on all sides, particularly by the British Governmen. It is not expected.

WEATHER REPORT.

The following notice is issued by Mr

that any Power will oppose the energetic Figg of the Hongkong Observatory --

and complete enforcement of the French claims.

LONDON, March 27.

MAKY VISITORS,

been here some time, also, intent upon seeing country work. The Rev. W. N. Brewster of Hing Hua has also passed through here, and is going up to his station,

On the 9th at 11.55 a-The biomoter Zas rison over Central China, and Allen on the E. coast.

con- The depression is passing from the Itia reported from Paris that the French Gowrumont is irrevocably bent on having a tinent to the Yellow Sea. Pressureemains and on to Shanghai by road. direst settlement with Morocco of all high over 8.E. Japan. Fresh claims and will not permit any foniga intervention. A debuts in the Chamber of Deputies resulted in a vote of confidence in the Governmenikur.

RAILWAY TROUBLES IN AMERICA.

SAN FRANCECO, March 29.

Gradients continued light in the South. and light or moderate variable winds are expected to prevail in the Formosa Channel, and light to moderate N.E. winds wor the N. part of the China Sea.

ECOLESTISTICAL NEWS.

Bishop Prico came to us from Faschow for Easter, and held services in the Union Church, Kalangeu, on Good Friday and on Easter Sunday, as well as a Christening Service on Easter Monday afternoon.,

The party of Englishmen, (including Dr real or serious one. I have a request to Fielden of the P. and O. Manila") then make to the Association which I hope they went on their way (rejoicing over the will comply with that is that I may no orent) to view the Talico of the Sultan of Longer be a patron of the Association, I Johore and on the rotara jounoy, whilst in may beng my predecessor, Sir Henry Blake. the Hotel, viewed with pleasure and in class elected a life member (applause).

"Colonel Darling said they would elect proximity the meeting between the two His Excellency a life member on the spot. monarchs.

figure

made

Three cherra were given for the Governor The priza list for British evanta is as follows:-

CHAMPIONSHIP REELES,

CHINESE IN. SIAM.

An Ambassador Wanted.

(From our Dorrespondent )

CANTON, Aptli 7. Rumours have for some time indicated that the Chinese in Siam are getting to be very dissatisfied with their surroundings. They hare now taken the matter in hand,

ar the King of a small country, try. I Engineers) 1; Sorgeant R. Lapsley (Volun-pointed by the Chinese Government who

With amiles the friendship was cemented

over a long iced drink. Whilst the meeting lastod, about 20 minates, the suite of King of Slam remained standing,

relative size

ous

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NATIVE DARING AT

BBANGHAL

(From Our Correspondent.)

SHANGHAI, April

- Another instanco of growing nativa dar-

What they want, first of all, is that a 600 YARDS: Lance Corporal Bone (Royal fully accredited Plenipotentiary be ap

teer Corps) 2.

ehall represent his own nationals at the 800 YARDS: Sergeant Hill (Royal Marino court of Siam. The particular misfortunes Light Infantry) 1; Able Seaman Young hat are mentioned in the petition are four. The Chinese are expected to pay a ("King Alfred ") 2.

ABORTOATE Lieut. Looky (119th In-poll tax to the Government ere they can aus aspect in view of the differunt build of fantry), 1 Sergeant Laurenge (Royal En ater the country. Then they have to the two monarchs. Sultan Ibrahim was ginger) 2; Gunner Coles (Volunteer serve in the Siamese army, whether they ing and aggressiraness has frightened timid

khaki goloured befittingly dressed in suit of a reefer type, with pear! buttons. Corps) 3. His shapely hands were bodec

bedecked with jewelled ringe, and his neat leather watch- guard went well with his khaki-coloured ured THE HAGUE CONFERÈNCE.

helmet and general costume.

ing in The King of Siam looked quite young Germany's Retirement Rests appearance, being becomingly dressed in a

with Great Britain,

white

suit with

exoy coloured topi, as wore also all of his suite. He was accompanied by two LONDON, March 81.

little Princes about 10 and 12 years. Professor do Martons, a permanent Amongst the suite of His Majesty the Mombor of the Council of the Ministry of King of Siam was one who carried & braes Foreign Affairs for Russia, and a members covered helmet shaped case and there were viewed at St. Petersburg by a correspon 11.55. THE KING OF 8143 of the Hague Couforence, has been inter various bags engraven with dent of the Paris journal, Le Temis. deposited on the jetty and afterwarda des

According to the Presa representative,

that the

It was a feature to be remarked that "Didn't your husband rave tion of armaments was still the subject of such an amount of luggage should have when you showed him the remaker's diplomatic negotiations, which, he hoped, been taken by his Majesty for such a short bill? Wifo: "Rather." Friend:"" And ¦ would;

would muset with a

successful termination. visita

Hongkong rainfall for the 24 hours end- ing at 10 a.m. to day, 0.00 inches.

Forecast for the 24 hours oading at noon to-morrow.

mallato tordance with the law passed light to moderate.

mployés in by Congress nine years ago. They four that unless prompt action is taken the agilation will load to a serious general in-

FORECAST,

A general strike of railway employés is thratened. The capitaliste controlling the teading railway companies operating to 1.Hongkongend Neighbourhoof: Varl Chiago are asking the Government to able or N. winds, light to moderate; fair.

between the companies

the ani 2.-Forman Channel: Variable winds, 3.South coast of China between Heng. kong and Lammocks Sario as Na 1.

4South coast of Unina botwem Hong comonierico to the public and much loss to kong Bad Hainan : Same as No. 1. thewolves. On Wednesday last, President Roosevelt called a conference at the White Hoso to consider means of checking the staite movement.

INDIAN ARMY.

Lopos, March-28.

As a result of Lord Kitchener's scheme for the reorganisation of the Indian Army, the available strength will shortly be prac tially doubled.

FRIEND:

patched to the Hotel he declared that

question of the limita

sustain a severe abeck.

proposals of Great, Britain aro withdrawn. of tho

200 YARDS: Gunner Niven (Royal Garrison Artillery) I: Sergeant Major Yale (Army Ordnance Corps) 2.

600 Tarda: Constablo. Spencer (Police) 1; Sergeant Major Yule (Army Ordnance Corps) £..

600 YARDS: Sergeant Gront (Police) Sorgeant Major Yulo

AGOREDATE: Sergeant Major Yule 1 Sergeant Grant 2

NURSERY COMPETITION."

200 AND 500 YARDS: Gunner Coles (Volunteer Corps) 1 Ord. Seeman Hille man (King Alfred;")

AFFINITY COMPETITION (Ladies 75 yards, Gentlemen 200 yards): Mrs Carter and Mr Clothier, in

txy,

OFFICER'S TEAM COMPETTRION, 200, 500 AND 800 YARDS: 119th Infan-

|_ COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF'A-CUF, Marites from H. M. S. Tamaz."--

REVOLVER COMPENTION

how did you quiet him?" Wing**I Otherwise, the professor declared, the His Majesty and the whole party on showed him the milliner's account, and mision of the Hague Conference would leaving Johors were enthusiastically sont then he became simply speechless."

The correspondent learns that Germany off by the Sultan in person, and to add to the merriment of the occasion, a member INCAUTIOUS FRUIT HATING. Be from the Conference unless the of the suite was instructed to take a

pleasant

L. mannered DOWEL complaint is alwayamon or long prevalent during the fruit on, and

LAME SHOULDER.

When His Highness had made his adiou an attack is liable to come or without

King he found time to pass a Uberlain's Golc, Cholers and Diarrho0s Wfrom chaubarto gain there for wataing, it is best to keep a bottle of HETHER resulting from a sprain or Good-bye, Bill" to some other passenger The Secretary of Comoros, and issued Rem dy in the hems. This medicine is thing so good for fame shoulder as the furry boat heard of Garrison Artillery) 1; Captain D'Oylay;

wharf, to lay the regulations concerning the well kero for its prompt ouree uid many Chamberlain's Fain Balm. Apply it freely

Ou alighting at the Woodlands jetty His fortament of the Japanese Immigrante Efpulsion Law, recently promulgated by times earious Ulness is avoided by having sud rub the parts rigorously at each Majesty and quito: proceeded to the train, bly promulgated beat hand when needed. For sale by all che application and a quick oure is cortsin, in which a carriage had been reserved under Prident Roosevelt.

For sale by all chemists and stotekooporn, the name of r Audorson and party. regulations provide for the prohibition to late and storekeepers.

............ (From The Japan Daily Herald.) JIPAN AND THE UNITED STATES,

WARRINGTON, March 27.

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20 YARDS: Inst J. U. Hope (Regal

THE GOVERNOR's our. THED MIDDLEREY Regiment 1. BONGKONG Volunteers, 1.

will or not, and as we know the aversion of housekeepers, and in the near future we the Chinese to serving in the army, especial shall be afraid to say one word of rebuke ly of tradera, and more especially still to our boys. As long as two years ago a serving in a foreign army, we do not wonder Mfrs Paroebals charged a boy before the at this expressed complaint. Further, it Mixed Court with larceny, but the griev. is stated that Chinese are selected to do anes had grown the harder with age and rough and unpleasant work in the country, it was only last Thursday that the boy gave though what kind of work is referred to

vent to his brutal angar. Waking between does not appear. Lastly the rules and three and four in the morning, the unfor regulations under which they live are very tunato lady was terrified to see her old boy repressive and surore. In a word, the co-starding in the bedroom brandishing a hig

dition of the Calastialia by no means pleas

ing one, but with all these assumed hard knife. At her fret ocream he leaped as ships, there are said to be thirty thousand and savagely slashed at her face, breast and arms and he must hayo, ended by Chinese in the country. They are unable, taking her life if her cries had not been they say, to pull up the tout pegs and heard and help almost imediately forth- seek other lands now, and, besides, if they coming. Happily mons of the wounds are were to leave Sibi they would not be acridis and it is sincerely to be hoped the allowed to take their property with them... man will be captured. As it is, he is at Such in brief is the count against the liberty, darting off at the sound of sp- Siamese Government. It must be all the

more galling, as in the olden days China Preaching footsteps, was not afraid to lay down the law to the rulers of the Southern kingdom. One CHAMBERLAIN'S COUGH BEMEDY would think, however, that even now

THIS is a medicine of great worth and China la powerful enough to insist on merit. Try it when you have a cough something like reasonable treatment being or cold and you are even to be pleased meted out to her nationals, and there with the quick reliefs which it affords. It in pleasant to lake and can always be ought to be little difficulty in settling the depended upon, For sale by all shemlats matter to the satisfaction of both parties. and Korekeeper.