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to be observed in regard to woollen goods | financial standing was to be considered. The man who had the inost money had the better chance of a successful issue, and as a result it was seldom and often impossible for the poor to get redress against the rich in the courts of

DEATHS. BATHGATE-At Dunedin, on 29th Do- cerolier, 1997, JORK BATHGATE, of Calcutta in which the collection of duty upon and The Glen, Dunedin, formerly of

Blankets, Dront, Meding and Habit Faochow, Chins, iu bis 58th year.

Mezzouth Foh. 111, at West Ken- cloth fell off by approximately one third, Bington, after log illness, ILLA! HABAH, widow of the late Canon McClasa renewed importation of Copper is to chis, of Chinn, agod 80,

MEMOS FOR TO-MORROW.

Amusements.

TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 1908.

CHINA'S DIFFICULTIES.

BASIS FOR A UNI-

VERSITY.

TWO EXISTING INSTITUTIONS.

It is the fate of Clan to be overtaken in: the present day by the Nomise of the past. From the time when the West, through its

In the course of our agitation for the traders in old Canton, hegan to clains | he observed, there was a deerenso injustice." Going to law, as was known establishment of a local University we have right in their own sphere, and the cartier diplomats sought, unsuccessfully, to opor- Iron and Mild Steal while the amount of the Chinese, was to compare me's never lost sight of the fact that, brendly come the obstacles that lay in the way of Leal imported did not vary to an extent purse. Indeed the administration of speaking the Colony offers excellent o atornational intercourse between east and

portunities for a sound education. Aa wo "justice" by the Chinese in the past have pointer out more than once the west, the spiritovoked by the buloful tactics of the empire a century ago, has dogged worthy of remark. Sone 16,000 less was such that persons performing schools and colleges are doing work for toms al Coal were imported but Cornelian clerical work in the yauens had a very which they deserve the highest credit. China's footsteps in the path of her pro gress. She cannot now under freer condi ship Co., La., close from this duts to Stumes jumped from 20.920 pieces in good chance of making money, and the That work will be crowned when a Unitions do what she would because in the Goods per Printers Alice undelivered 1906 to 102,493 pieces in 1007. Leay position as clerk was by no means easy versity makes it possible for their students had old days of exclusion and restricted fact put before the public it "action" of life. We mentioned yesterday that stop to Western impact. Chim's course of

9 p.m.-Puiformance at City Hall,

Miscellaneous. "Transfer Booke of China & Manila Steam.

4 st March, inclusive.

after this date subject to rent.

date subject to rent.

Goods per Glenturret not cleared on this Fleur was imported and there was a gigantic decrease in Kerosene, from

America and Borneo, but Snunta sil

General Memoranda.

FRIDAY, Math 20:-

Goods per Vorteinerts undelivered after

this data subject to rent. SATURDAY, March 21:--

showed a substustial increase. Than is

of attainment. It was, as a matter of to gain a degree and bug out all conditions she would not do what she the botter equipped to fight the battle might. Had the nation yielded stop by

Fard those who offered the largest summus probable that the satisfactory reform would have been, if not equabis most lucrative arrangement with the Medical College and regularly progressive yet on lines plain of mey got this appointment. This was not considered that has boon sought will be nived sad clear to the goal of her hopes. Natione disgraces the higher authorities inat. It may interest roaders to know to ko tudividuals, may have not infrequent 2.30 p.m.-Auction of Household Ferni-

ure, do, at Fairview, No. 1, B-portation of foreign rice paddy the same way obtained their appoint- what extent, the Medical College would occasion to look back on the moment when

provide a basis for a University.

the tide of their fortunes was at the flood, blason Boad,

dropped from 353,261 to 76,285 but in meats from more influential places.

The Hongkong College of Medicine, to and it is a grovious thing and bitter to do The change which has taken place in give it its proper title, was founded in this at the time when they find themselves antivo rice and paddy the figures rose

recent years signifies a better cinte, 1887, largely through the efforts of Sir bound in shallows and misories. China

the Patrick Manson, Dr James Canthie, tho from 01.473 to 554,079. Decresson in affire. The ealsblishment of native sundries were shown in Beans and police department on lines adopted in late Rev. Dr Claimers and the late Dr has now the complex problem of internat William Young.. At first the College rule, the bringing order out of chaos in was only intended for the training Peas, Raw Cation. Giusrug, Cavond. Japan tends to do away with a great

controlling for own rebellious subject who many difficulties formerly experienced ef Chinese but this was altered, in nuts and Toluero Leaf but the import by the populace in all kinds of publie } [s, experience showing the limitationaresmarting undermawkoned sense of their dealings. What is significant is the fact to he undesirable. The College is its ancient wrongs at at the same time she Alice Memorial has to bring herself into tino with the that when one has anything to complainheadquarters in the

Non-bating of The China & Manila. Steamship Co., Ld., at Co.'s Ollicos. MONDAY, March 29:-

Goods per Tournee unclaimed after this

date at Noon will be subject to rent and landing charges. TUESDAY, March 24:-

YORK BUILDINGS. CHATEE ROAD. THURSDAY, March 28 :--

Hongkone. April 18, 1905

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Non-Meeting of The China-Borneo Noon--Meeting of Chian Sugar Refining Co., Id., at sagro Jardins, Matheson Oo.'s Office.

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| ti of wheat more than doubled, Turning to exports it is found that notable inure:ses are shown in regard to Canes, Fans, Matting, Medicines, Sugar, Hack Tea and Tabuer. Coal wirilo Keans and Pans, Matsui Stream Filature Silk

administration in face of disaffection and

of he may do so now at the police Hospital, and Afiliated Netherwale and entire civilised world in respect of these Mi Ling Hospitals are open to higher and better-things that characterised department, instead of, as of old students for purposes of clinical instrus the noro ndraned nations. The con

wetence is that the clash of swords approaching the authorities, who work! tion. donmnd a payment of money before The government of the College is vested niggles with the loan of commerce and the shots of battle join with the sounds that doing aughing for him. Certain rules in the Court, the Roctur, as President of botoko pescoful industrial ativity. To fining Do., L, at Messes Jardine, Show a falling off view of our sub have laen adopted by which it is almost the Court, being the excentive head. Take the most and best of occasions for extending her terle, huproving the sidiary edu trouble in issuer sting to inpossible that corruption will exist. Court consists of seven members. Then

there is the Semte, which consists of the means

of communication, developing leam that, Clouston sent to Hongkong Among these rules is one whicĺnleserves ecturers of the College, for the fine being, her

POSOUTOS nid putting horsell silver in ruin to the value in Hk. Tls. of the highest praise. The administrators and the Director of Studies. The General on the most advantageous terms with Letters relating to laraina shuld be address 2,390,900 while Canton received from of the police department meet every Conne! consists of all persons hokking Western powers that out of her politica weck and editors of the various papers ofhises or appointments in the College, the friendships good may accrue to the advan- this port and Macau Uk. Ths. 688,831. on to THE MANAGEL,

at Canton are invited to express their Licentiates and such Bunefactors as the cing empire. these are China's worthy

ambitions with which all enlightened men: Communication wlating to meres should be There is it should be pointed out nothing opinion as to whether such and suchour way i

It will be remarked that the foregoing are in fullest sympathy. They would be addressed to Tas Estron,

to show that the unit med repre-cuses which affect the public have been machinery with very little adaptation enn astor of attainment if to the and in vier Correspondents myal jericaní their names

cut ab-idiary coins. Possengers from dealt with rightly or otherwise. Suggeste utilised for the University small altera-those most capable of bringing the minin Canton to Fleagking for the quarterthums which may tend to the welfare oftens and considerable expansion and the purpose to pass were free to dovete then- lies to the hand the basis upon which toives as to the one supreme object of the build. Before an applicant is permitted nation's strivings Sle cannot, however, mnaity are frequently adopted.

to matriculate ho has to pass a preliminary and each day'e novelation in the native oxamination sufficiently stiff to keep out press sheds additional light on the main those who would only be a clog nets of the History of Our Times" In the working of the College. Here again the Empire of China. the system with the necessary alteration would be niepted.

and addresses with any communication au- drewed to the Fiditur, not for puldication but

Iznevidence of goud faith,

All letters for publication whradd be written an ene side of the paper mily.

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'REFORM IN CHINA.'

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CHINA: THE SLEEP AND AWAKENING.

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Alterations and achiitions to Advertisements

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Me Wang Ki-tong, Commercial Attachó of the Chinese Legation in Paris, Las boen proclaimed laureate for 1998 for the finan The American Battleship Fiest in oial and legislative section of the sexiety of old pupils and papils of the Free School of to visit Australia. This should stir up Political Sciences in Paris.

on Pages 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7, shradd be sent to our local people no we suggested yesterday.

Who shall coat the tale of blood and treasure expended in suppressing during But in addition to the College of Me- the last two or three decades atteappts at disine we have the Hongkong Technical revointion, flying on a larger or smaller Institute. This is governed by an Advisory seale, of the people against the rulers, and Committee of seven and a Director. The the machinations of “reformers" prepared

Among the passengers to leave by the subjects of instruction are Engineering, to wade through slaughter to a throne?"

Of at 3 yillám Street not inter than 11 Merely as a spectacle the gigant French wail for Japan were Mr and Mrs Commercs and Science. It is this intention From day to day the story drags on its

a. Ne Adrestiscinents shouls! but aut to our Office at 3. Quron's Bound Central before

Advertisements and Subscriptions which are net ordered for « fired period will be continued until consternanded.

Telegraphie Address: Mail, Hongkong Telephone No So

The China Mail.

Botilla would he worth going a long

J. H. Hiland and Son. B: Hiland is the of the Institute to ginnt diplomes for weary length. In certain provinces local "way to sep. It is hardly likely that thiril Vice-President of the Chicago-3-mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering officials are able to report to the provincial authorities that robber leuids have been we will ever again have an opportunity woukosand St. Paul Railway, probably the and Chemistry.

Thus those who take in haud the suppressed, that perce now reigns in plaes largest independent railway in the United of scoing so many large war vessels at States, having a network of lines over the University are fixtuuade in having at least mal condition of things is restored. In

work of establishing the Hongkong of strife and contention and that the ner the same time as no other Power than north-west and middle Mississippi Valley,pration of the foundation The Amorica dare detach such a large flost The line is now being continued to a of Medicine and the Technical Institut others the record is of urgent cninlegrams to Viceroy's and from Vicures to Peking terminus at Puget Sound, Seattle and will, in doubt, gladly consent to

consent to merge from bowe wators. Great Britain could Theous, and will afford an independent themselves into the grater institution as requistioning sukliory to reach, by forced

it will be readily recognised that diploi of course, rom it not for political rea- transcontinental line. The Hilaud family tisaned by the University will be marchies somes of disorder and violence sons, assemble a much larger squadron is accompanied by Mr F. A. Millet, general more value than those issued by separate

institutions, excellent though they be in to hold their inhabitants in terrorism. but it is not likely that conditions will passenger agent of the system.

then selves. All that is required ia te The 'while that military movements to render that possible in this generation.

The Guette notities that the King base provision for the other subjects and quell outbreaks occupy the minds of rulers, to the methods and machisory al-gigantic schemes for industrial, undertak Therefore those who wish to see an becu plouses to give and grunt unto Sir ready available.

We hope to soon be able to report that ings are discussed in many directions. One unprucedouted sight should join with Robert Hart, B., G.C.M.G.. Inspector-active measures are being taken to take of the most recent is concerning the meins those who wish to do honour to our General of Chinese Imperial Maritime Cus-full advantage of the opportunities offered of forming at Chefoo a port which in the Arun the Customs Gazette issued American cousins and those who have tomis, His Majesty's Royal licence and for making start ou a sound foundation. facilities offered to shipping and the ad suthority to accept and wear the Grund [We have received an interesting comvantages operied to trade may rank with munication from D. 8. G. on this subjec

BONGKONG, TUESDAY, MARCs 17, 1908.

CHINESE CUSTOMS GAZETTE.

and to reduce wide areas to submission or

iy the Imperial Maritime Customs is both eyes glued on the main chance,Cross of the Order of the Dragon of Au- which will appear to-morrow,-Ev., CM.1 the leading shipping and commercial centres

America without delay.

always of interest and importaner the should see that an invitation is sent to figures in-so-far as they show the growth or decrease of trade must not be taken conclusive. The Gazette in issued quarterly but a quarter is short a period of time upon which to fomel any very definire opinions. We have before

nam, conferred upon him by the President of the French Republic in recognition of vajumble services rendered by him

THE AMENDING BILL.

Europeans More.

of the world. It sees on a first perusal that the scheme has been suggested by Western advisors. Whether this be so ur not the proximity of Krachau and, Wei- China has climbed down. The Tatsu)

hai-wei have served as object lessons. The trend of the moment as regards the Thoro is every possibility of the Bill to There is no other inerns of impressing Maru has been released. Private telegrams to that effect have been purely decorative side of the dinner table Amend the Public Health and Buildings the lessons of Western civilisation equal in received from various quarters. So far is still towards the Japanese, says London Ordinande being thoroughly thrushed out potency to those derived front observation. no official announcement has been roade paper, and at a big dinner recently given before the second reading, so the Govern- The Chinese see in Shanghai and at other

by a well-known London hostess the tablo

to have that. and so be able to do someth ing to suttle for all time the vexcil question of sanitary administration.

„There will is no mueling of the Legislative Courell on Thursday, A

us the Gazette for the October-December by the Canton Viceroy. The Chinese cloth was of the linest and silkiost damaskent will have every opportunity of know-leading porta, most notably, too, in Hong

resources wisely directed. They are keenly quarter of 1907. It is as usual-well get public stand askancs. The many heroir whereou disported themselves. Japanese ing the views of the community and so kong, what may be done by skill and up ad altogether a credit to the spenthes and actions of the Canton silver fish filled with ranunculas and fon meet them if it is desired to do so.

Already we have announced that the alivo to the possibilities of the present. It Statistical Department of the Inspectorate Viceroy and the Chinese community thery fern and tulip leaves. The coatre Chinese liave taken steps to unke them-is their past only that hampets thent. The General of Customs, whence is issued.Dust be left out of consideration. Pekine piece was a hugo silver fish filled with salves acquainted with the measure, and unwisdom of yesterday is, the scourge of. ranunculas and the tulip leaves, flanking it now it has been decided that the European to-day and the mistakes of decades ago landowners shalt form themselves into a ROBERT PORTER & CO'S We are already published the total decides that the Japanese flag must be were four saintler fishes, similarly filled.

committee to get professional assistance were the sowing of the wind so that the hoisted and saluted by the Chinese

in criticising the Bill This should lead to prosent generationi xoups the whirlwind. figures which were telegraphed last cruisers, irrespective of the attitude of

An exhaustive analysis of the measure, sud The death is reported on February G., the Government will no doubt be plensed week by our Shanghai correspondent the Viceroy and his supporters. Their of Lieutenant-General Sir Jolin Wollesley who also supplied the statistics for that agitation for a boycolt against Japanese Thomas, a very distinguished soldier, who port

The port of most interest to goods and elegrams of appeal are of no activo nilitary wareer datas back to the Hongkong residents is Cunton. It is avail. Peking will not listen to them. middle of last century. In North China, found that though only 6,460 vestul Japan wants war if the vessel is not in 1860 be sorved with the 67th Regiment

and was wounded when in cortinand of á This afternoon the Chinese business com those interested that entries for the forth- LIGHT ALE entered the port in the quarter as released, ant the Waiwupu wants to be had hinttalion attackkug the Notti Takumanity and property pourus mot at the coming Regnera close on Sunday, March 2 agains: 6,913 in the corresponding at peace with all the world even at the Fort. For this campoing he was en Chinese Countoreinl Union to diecuas tho

coat of China's prestige. In the meantime toned in despatches and givou a C.1: Bill; Mr Chazı Kang Yu was in the chair. The opening of the Royal Hongkong period of 1806 the tourage uns 703048 Yuan Shil Kai will be held responsible Two your Lator he coumanded the 67th Adler some discussion, in which it was Yacht Club's now house takes place on

stated that 90 por cent of Hongkong against 112,588, an increase of nearly by his conutrymen. The Chinese cannot Regimont and a brigadent the second caperouse was derived from the Chinese, March 21, at 3pm. Ifis Ezeoliency wil 100.00) tons. The revenue for dues blume Japan for her attitude but Yature of Khading in the Taiping robellion was decided to asks the Government to perform the ceremony, and duties collected by the Maritime Shih Kai is the target at which the tired in 1881 with the honorary rank of Kni be requested to ask the Govern, Prince Ching has reported to the

This was his last active service. He ro-teanslate the Hill. Mr Ho Fook proposed and Mr Cheng Sun. Wit seconded that Dr Customs te the last quarter of 1907] Press and public will unanimously Lieutennat-general.

mond to translate the Bill, and all sub Throne that his fifth zon is engaged to be shuva, however, a distinct falling off, direct their arrows in Canton the

soquent measures. Thus was enrried. In

Rainier Beer

Chinese Meetlig.

An avortisement elsewhere, reminda

was decided that the Conimarcial Union Chinago Minister to Berlin,

translation. The Chairmari said ho woul subscribo 8100,

The collection mounted to Hk. Tls. Viceroy and the Commander of the Prssengers booked to Hongkong by the the event of the Government refusing it married to a daughter of Sun Pro-chi, the ILIGHT wholesome, and /846,783.185 as against Hk. T. crusier, which effected the capture of Himalaya, connecting at Colombo with the should invito subscriptious to pay for n

the Taten Maru If, had announced Malta, include Vice-Adtiiral the Hon. 916,560879 in 1906. In regard to the their decision of giving up their allicial Sir Hedworth Lambton; K.O.V.O., C.B., imports, the amount of opium upon appointments if a sucera ful issue could Sarge W. Kendall, Flout. H. B. Mullen- which duty was paid during the last not be got in their favour. It will be quarters of 1900 and 1907 respectively interesting to watch developments. was about the same and the proportion

invigorating *Undoubtedly the best. Been brewed in America.'

of foreign to nalive opium did not vary.

Sanitary Board's Opinions Asked

The French crnisar d'Entrecasteaux, from Manila, arrived this morning and saluted the port. The cruiser ia a vessel

of 2005 tona, and is 393) fest in length, 58% beam, and 95 draught. She carries

aux, Staf Paymaster F. W. Motton, R.N., Mr. H. Kemp, Caplain L. Clinton-Baker, B.N., Com. D. T. Norris, Mr. G. E

At a meeting of the Sanitary found this nine dio, trove 5.b, twelve. 181 Lawrence, Assistant Paymaster AS afternoon a letter was road from the s

If anything is desired to show the whyhan, Mr J. A. Wyatt, Mis Lang Gorerament dated. March 6 forwarding

...

But there was a marked failing off in progress of China it is to be found in the Mr and Mrs W. H. Miller, Mr E. C. copies of the Bill amending the Public Mr B. G. Scoane, the Peruvian way the administration of the Canton rett. Mira E. and Misses Mulladew, Miss Health and Buildings Delinance, 1902. Consul-General, writes as once again on A. 6, WATSON & 00 cotton goods; Whale Shirtings, Drills, Polico is conducted at present. Before 31. Doughty, Cant. Morris, Mrs Parry and 16 road as follows: Sir, I am directed to the subject of the Foruvasu quarantina tax chill, Mrs J. P. Formaid, Mr Hagan, Sic forward for the information of the Board on Asiatics. It was stated that the seme cloths, Chipizes and Plain Cotton AIMITED.

reform was introduced into Chin Sand Lady Sadler, Mr G. Potter, Mr J. eight copies of the Bill amending the Prints, Figured Cotton Tastings, Velvets

persons desiring in lodge a complaint or B. Lord, Mr and Mrs B. St. Clair, BA Public Health And Buildings Cidore Asiaties did not include Japanese, hut Mr and Velveteens, Tandkerchiefs, and to take out a summons against any-one and Mrs C. van Rodeo, Mr J. B. 2009 which was road a first time in the Becano says this is an error due to a differ

receive any rumasks which the Board ray English) and that Japanses are included. Indian Cotton Tam showing the more found it an extremely difficult task. In Creighton, Mrs C. & Gol, Mrand Mrs T. ciss all today and shall be glad to suce in idioms (Mr Seoshe does not optak marked decresse. A similar tendency the first pince the question of the person's Troup, Miss G. E. B. Wood.

ALEXANDRA BUILDIN(8.

Hongkong, November 10, 1900-

wish to make on the maasike,"