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SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 1908,

THE LICENSING BILL.

A DETERMINED GOVERN-

MENT.

(Exclusive Service, supplied by Reuter,

in Bombay.)

4.

LONDON, March 27. The second reading of the Licensing Bill has been fixed for April 6,

Mr Lloyd Georgé, speaking at a temperance demonstration, declared that the Government would rather full by

to 1 then turn back.

p

BRITAIN FLOUTED.

NO COMPENSATION FOR

SUNKEN STEAMERS.

Tusive Service, suplied by Border,

cine Bomboy.)

Laxox, March 27. The Libau Prize Court has rejected the claims of the British with regard to the stemmers St. Kildo and Princess Mary, which were sunk by a Russian Cruiser ring the progress of the wari betreuen Russia and Japan.

HONGKONG HENLEY.

REGATTA AT WANOHAL

The Hongkong Regatta was favoured with fine weather, the bright sunlight hoing] tempored by a cool breeze. In the open it was rather warm but under the matshed the temperature was very agreeable. Vory little interest was evinced in the cos, particularly the early events, which were contested in the presence of a very sparce, attendance, Later in the afternoon the attendance incressed until a fairly largo: number were present.

The young was a very suitable ons and the spectators were able to get a good view: of the various events, particularly from the stand erected near the finishing línus.

The oficials were :— Patrons H. K. The Governor.. Sir Frederick Logard, a.cm.., te.. H. E. Vico-Admiml Sir Hedworth Lamilton, CH, etc., H. E. Major General K. G. Broadwood, B.

Stewards Sir Henry Berkeley, *... Hon. Sir C. P. Chater, C. M.., Col, C. H. Darling, Hon. Mr W. Rees Davies, Mr. A. Denison, Major G. M. Evans, Mr H. E. It. Hunter, Cui. H. E. Rout. Capt. f. W. Lyons, Hun. Mr F. H. Nay, ..., Hon. Mr H. E. Pollock, &.c., Lt. Col. M. S. Rinch, Mr H. Skott. Major E. W. R. Stephenson, Commodore R. Stokon, Hon. Capt. Basil Taylor, ami Mi A. Turner.

COMMITTEE MANAGEMENT. Hon. Mr. H. Keswick, Chairman.

Messrs C. E. H. Beavis, C. Mel Mesour, Judges Messin . H. Grace, W. H. Ports Tupire Lieut. C. Beckwith, R. N. Messrs F. Law. E. M. Hazchund, and A. Rodger,

Major A. Chapman, Him. Tasure, Lieut. l. H. Broke, Flon, Speretury. For Yachting Fonts, Moss A

and

The owners of the steamer claimed invit, I ient 11. J. Tweedio

R. N.. Livut. Coas. 41. 4. Pickans R.N.

454

$50,000 sterling und

TI

spectively

The Rowiane elite that

The results wer

o Par pen to all at compel JustOR in in

Park or the Hongkong

the

Challenge Cup.

stemu rarried contraband they were

junities in sinking them. The wor

THE GYMKHANA.

THURSDAY,

THE CHINA MAIL.

mile

2.19,

THE RESERVE ASSOCIATION

with regard to the attendance of moiubers: A WAR CORRESPONDENT.

[By N.]

(Continued from Page 3)

COMMERCIAL.

SHARE REPORT,

In their weekly share report, dated 27th. March, Mesure Vormon and Smyth

state

More general activity has been noticeable in our markot during the past week, and a

at the range, Why it was he did not know, but there the inet was. He agreed Speech by the Governor.

chst the association was nota sporting.ono. Entries closed to-day for the Gymkhana

but the fact that they could win a nios to be held on April 4. This morning and on Thursday morning last, a number of The annual meeting of the Hongkong Prize ought to attract members to the

ringe. Ito could sou no reison why ther ponies galloped, the following boing the Volautoer Reserve Association was held should be such a lack of intrest on behalf

Ta response he gravely drew from each yesterday afternoon at the City Hall. Sir of the members, and his orly explanation. timen :---

Henry Torkeley presided, and His Excel. was that there must be some counter of his four waistcoat pockets a guid wateli, fair volume of business at ourront ratos has Silverlaku and Nutma tree one feney Sir Frederick Lugard, the Hon, Mrtection. He presumed that the young and proceeded to tell me the time by each. been transnoted. The feature of the period mon proferred football or cricket or tonniy F. H. May, und inity others were present for some of the other delights of athletis Two more chronometers, one was a chrono- under tovion has been the sudden advance. in China Sugare, for which a strong un- 2.18, Inst quarter 30.

His Excellency, on rising to speak, was life, and to supposed it would remain so meter-repenter plinses-of-the-moon-stop-satisfied domand at the clone prevails. Bar Coxcomb and Groytick, one mile, {.

received with applass. He said: The until this generation awoke to the watch combination of the most expansive Silver has ruled fairly steady during the last quarter 31.2.

biel que mila 2.28, Isst quarter 34. annual meeting gives us an opportunity necessity of universal tuning in the uso kind, while the fourth was old-fashioned but intervil, and is quoted to-day at 25-d.,

of arms. It was the duty ovory man Entuchichiof ? nile L39, Inst quarter 22. of noting the progress made during the to train himself to be sule to take valuable, and the cheapest of them most exolange on London closing nt. 1/10 T. C.

past year and of seeing and bearing part in the defense of the country. They have been worth at least 50 or 60 quinens, and on Shanghai at 741 T.T. The Bank Pino treenilo 1.45, Inst quarter 34.

"You've got a nice little collection of of England rate of discount remains at 3 cent, but the open market rate for a Rubber treu If miles, last mile 2.14, Isst what has been done in the matter of knew what it was that rule England in

days of ita early different rifles competitions hell during quarter 32.

is now quoted at 21 per cent. praticiency rand it carefully and I am sorry to say that being in overy village grem a target at

was attained through there you raise them?"

Banks -Hongkong and Shanghais have "You miny remunsber," he rolled ruled slightly caster, and sales have been the strength of the association has fallen which the men of the villageshot, principal that while you wore busy Loafing about booked at 6934, and 8690, market closing aomewhat, namely from 258 to 251, with ly on Sundays. There no better way the Legations at Peking, drinking hot with small sellers at the former rato, and latter. Loudon quotes £75

+

the

pur

Astral and Blue Nilo 1 mile 2.14, last the past year. I have seen the report and proficiency with the history. It was tickera there," I romarked, "Where did months' bil's has been again reduced, and

quarter 92 (Blue Nile hard hald),

Eglinton milo 1.42, last quarter 32.2. Homocea mile 1.45, last quarter 2.4.

ber-34.

SATURDAY.

bow and arrow. That

LINO the

fact

the

Kirkmichael and Gumtree mile 1.39, an average nuiaber in the Colony of 204. to devote the Sunday or portion of the ton with their female and "cold tea" with buyers at

Sunday than to learn her to UNO. last quarter 34.

The Chairman represented to me some weapon that was to be brought into forca their male Excellencies, I was making a agafat £75. 10. a week ago. Nationals

reported transactions. Satrans Rose 1 mile 2.18, last quarter 32. time ago that the lion, secretary and tres to repel the enemies of theiroountry. We daily excursions with the Germans in the are unchanged, and are again without

surer had become too arduous for any had the spirit. The South Africa war environs.

Marine : jzteetrarces

ancet Unions are still in demonstrated the foot that the military

the but

“Now, do you imagine that I want for request at 8840, with probable sellers at Safrane Rose one mile 2.15.3, last quar. single member to performs as they involvert of the nation was alive

and Nortli

At tho roduced rate of a variety of duties other than scoretarials that not ten in a matred ever bad it nothing? "Jamais de la vol Whilst 846. China Traders are wanted at 891.

Tie. 81

are still on offer at 8940 Seringspatam mile 1.05, last quarter 32/ Work. I shall be glad under the circum-brought home to them that there was any remaining truo to the interests of the

Council a vote to cover the necesare munity from invasion had led us sub-colt found time to be loyal to myself. rate being accepted under Grun offer. We

have heard of no business in Yangtases. expense provided the Secretary of State hously to feel it never world he invadel,

As the German detachment which I ac-

Fire Insurance Hongkongs have been would be all ready at the call of their I have written to hip int country, there was no doubt about that, companied, entered a town or village at booket and continued in strong request at ho not yet had a reply. The vote I The moment we realised the necessity had one end, F, said he, was accustomed to $206. Chinus are stil in the market at propose to ask the Legislative Counet come the mon would roll up. What they enter it at the other, and thus I casually 889, with a tendency to buy at a slightly

wonted was that pending t call, punding

tower te.

Shipping-Hongkong, Canton and Mar

Chanticleer mile 1.45, last quarter 32. Gumtree and Groytick 1 mile 2.21. Int quarter 92.

(Greytok won,) Kirkmichael and Eglinton 1 mils 2.10, last quarter 34.

(Kirkmichael won.) Coxcomb, I milo 2.58 last mile 1.46,

last quarter 33.

stances to recommend to the Legislativo real need for defence, Generations of im. greatest press-agency in the work, I still with th somewhat lower

CORCUTA.

rate.

t approve is to cover the secretail the terrible time when the need should made the noquaintance of many Chinese expenses for the current year and any really come for rolling up, was to impress gentlemon of distinguished rank and con- grant which the Government gives in pon overy one who might be so willing to siderable fortune as they retired in my close with buyers at the rate, sellers Bow

CROs have again been done at 829, and holding

Rubber tree, Tuile 2. 14, last quarter 31.3 the future should I think be dependent learn that he would be pratically useless direction before the intrusion of mye for 8294. China and Manile have

Pinetree, 1 milu 2.21, last quartor 34. Homocea, I taile 2. 10, last quarter 32. Strathaain, milo 1.05, last quarter 32 quarter

Islas Nile and Astral, 1 mile 2.17, last Baluchichief, I maile 2.18, last quarter 39. Silverlake mile 2. 10, Inst quarter 32. Nutmegtree and Lowlandet, galloped

I but line not taken.

C.T.C. Forlu, B Merkwhung, R.

The two ponies Total Abstainer and Butterjunes referred to above, were C. Witchell for 1.

Vie A. Br. 34. Anot out this morning. It may be that they C. M. S. Alves (Box) - 2.

intend to gallop in the cool of the evening VRC Cruickshank, H. Rapp. F

of the steamers deny the right ổf the Crawford (ex) Rusius to sink the stepers. techerrimally, contraband was not hel

PEKING OFFICIALS IN

TROUBLE.

A DECAPITATION CASE,

(Chinese. Muila Fervice.)

PRING, March 27.

The bigh official, whose residence whe

R. Pfordton, 11 Brightoứ

1. E. Colvin (en) 4.

Wen easily. The winners od god course and finished about, ben length to

wumber of men

who

hu

German friends,

the latter rate.

the good, towing 35 strokes the mate. Association will taks pince at the F. R. A. other word to say in the same connection. † self to shoot. They were there as part of streaming down his cheeks, and beseeching kone Wharees and Godowns-Hong

The others pulled in.

NAVAL GIGS AND WATC

Boats and Conditions.

H.M. King Alfred No. Crew, Alacrity Crew.....

[ (lul.

Kent,

King Alfred

Kent

King Alfred

Belford

Virago's Crew. Bedford

2

E l'ems.

3

Norom,

Algarine's Crew. THE HOSHKONI CHALLENGE CUP - Open surrounded by soldiers as reported into crews representing any Aaler Rowing previous wire and whose name has been Cascos R. dichtson, W. Cabanis, C. Herb, W Imboot, E. Schroeder suppressed, is now lefore the Board of

(Crix) 1.

V.RAJ. D. Niven, F. A. Mackintosh, R.H.K.Y.C-T. C. Larmour, E. David

The following is the programmie --- 1-7 YARD SCRATCH Cosi PETITION, Entrance Feo 50 Counts, 1st Prize present

Mrs. D. Macdonal

mery

176

Tis.

TO and Ta. 80, closa steady at the

high fate Hotels and Buildings-Hong-

upon the offency of the corpe, that in to the first few days after rolling up unless

improved to $15, at which rate sal's hard been effected, and more shares gould pro- y its numbers and attendance at the bad previously learned to as the weapon:

These gentlenion, he said, were always bably be placed. Star Ferries re range. The hon. secretary at my request put in his band. This was the doctrino compiled a

la table which is now in the report proocked by Lead Rohort, to train the

Fo delighted to meet ma, that they invari- firinor, and are now eaquired for at 930. showing the number of attendances at the youth and manhood of the muntary to use

Tuito-Chings and Douglases range and giving figures of merit. I see the weapon put into their lands to defundably stopped to lenvo with me some and 815 for the old and now issues re- frons that that there were 50 shoots during the country when necesinty. Ho respect slight souvenir to mark the occasion of spectively.

are willout chango, and Shell Transports this year and about 700 attendances which fally agrees with Lord Roberts that our rencontre-say a watch or a diamond close without feature at the nominal rate mens about 14 pet

shout, that is to say there should he mixersal nilitary

religious I alwaya", said he, "received more and after small sales at 8109 and $113 Belseries-China Sugars haveruled firm. out of the number of 206 in the Colony which There were many good people, igion ring, some jade or a nice little pearl or two. of dde

were patrioti but abjooted people, is barely soven per cent of the number of mistabera of the association. This is not to what they called instilling or inculestin tekens of this kind when Herr Manser, cash, and 8116 for the settlements have, very satisfactory per.ontage and I trust that the military spirit into the minds of the John the Baptist and encountered the since the proceedings at the general meet. during the coding year we will see a youths of the maston, but it did not follow fatter and more solitary type of wayfarer.

ing of th

of the Company yesterday, still further wookly range practices. In fact the table weapons were free thy time cutie to of members attending the that because they taught a boy to use the

"John would stop and neigh furiously, advanced, are now enquired for at $120. in the report gives no the impression that self and do they were insulating in him stranger with his one hollow oye, with with layers at 8640. Raubs have been

country

if over the time cathe to while Mauser wond glare at the stout Luzons are unaltered at $15.

Mining-Charbonnages are unchanged thero is a certain number, about half a do se, dozen or more, who attend regularly and the desire to invade the lands of others of LADIES RIFLE ASSOCIATION. who have done remarkably got shoting, take that which did not belong to him the result that the latter would invariably the medium of a considerable businors at but the overa, e attendance of the members He believed that every man physically fall upon his knees in the mud or dust-apr 872 to 88, market closing strong at The Ammal Mouting of the Ladies Rifte of the corps is rather poor. I have an expable of hearing arms should train him the weather might dictate--and, with twurs

and Whampoa Docks have fired up I see that the list of

shot for during that great organisation which would he

ort. Kontoon Wharves remain as last buyer. Service Ranges con Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the past year is a cory long ano and the formed throughout the empire by Lord gestures would implore me to accept at least with sales at 998, and probable further April . 3rd and 4th. The Programme the number of cups for the current year is Roberts for the universed teining in the use half of his treasure as a small mementoof the quoted at 303, with sulas and further of arms for the defence of the country.estors and afection in which to held me. sellers. Shanghai Docks, after sales at alan a considerable one. Some tinie ugo, includes several Scratch and Handicap shortly after I arrived in the Colony, 1 (upplause.) events. As the average shooting is good, inquired if could usefully

prizes won during the year were How could I refuse, ho asked plaintively, and competition reen, a most successful in rolf but I understood that there then presanted to the augeseful shots by little trifter so spontaneously and foolingly

kong, Lands have been booked at 8100, meeting is expected,

were so many ulready that another would the Governor, and the slation of officers offered?

I had established, he said. an endente and mare shares are obtainable. Kowloon Lady Lugard having kindly consented I take such a koou interest in the nasocia

be superfluous. Gentlemen, it is beenuse was proceeded with.

Sir Henry Berkeley, who was described to present the prizes, the numbers of the tion that I wunld like to utteranword of warns the father of the sociation, was rule of the most Costurpolitas and Land have declined to $86 with Ballers, at 849, are 1. R. A. will be At Home to their friends ing. I think we should bear in mind al unuimously re-elected President and thexigent kind, and a refusal would not rind West Pointe, after sales at

have permitted me to live up to that now on offer. Humphreys Estates have ધી ના માળ

excellent international understanding of agnia been booked at $10. There is no em the afternoon of Saturday April 4th, at ways the object for which the association following were elected to the Committee.

was instituted and we should endeavour Dr Even Jones, Mons G. Bird, J. C. which I was the orestor. I simply had to changs or business to report in Bengkong the Ladies Recreation Club, kindly lent for to see that it fulfis that object. nugely to Gow. Bean Chiton, A. m, and a necept what was offered. In addition to Hates or Shanghai Lands which remain as the occasion by the Committee of the boo rosarve defence for the Colony. WW. H.S. Davis . H. Wakes, and E. 8. these four watches that you have mean, he last quoted. Carruthers. do not wish that it should becom

concluded, I I have twenty eight others Colton Mills - No business is reported in LR. C.

nana of winning enps (upplause). We A. vote of thanks we accorded Mr anong my baggage, none of them of less, this section. Eros are slightly firmer in cannot expect that every member shall Carruthers for his work as Hon. Sorry and most of greater value than these. Iblao north at Tls, 55, hut Say. Chitos have have also some very nice solitaire diamond declined to Tis. 280, Hongkonge continno keep his patriotism burning at fever beat during the past year. and regret was ex- regular soldier does his course of musketry, Lowe was elected to position, and

who I consider that my collection of

"Miceluneous. marksmeu able to hit any in future it will carry payment.

Chinese

tinued firm throughout the week, and sales gold robe-buttons is unique." bocomo son, H. G. White, F.-W. Waré, H. W. B. 3.75 YARDS HANDICAP COMPETITION,

In proposing a vote of thanks to "His I hope will

I muttered something about highway have been booked at $11 cum dividend; Entrance Fea 50 Cents, 1st Prize present possible enemy in war which I Kennett (Cox) 3.

the Chairman Still we can

closiae quotation is firm at 810 ex the always keep in Excolleney the Governor, Canton wou easily by five lengths. Thood by Mrs. David. 2nd Prize presented by

view the main object of the association and referred in the propped action of org

"Highway robbery ?" he queriod with dividend of 81.20 per sbare paid to-day. second and third boats raced well together Mrs, Sutherland.

that object I consider to be the general the age limit, which yai 30 years, and raised bye-brows. Nothing of the kind Dairy Farms have been booked at $17.10 now close in request at until the last couple of hundrat yurula when the Y

-50 YARDS SCRATCH COMPETITION..thcianey of the whole corps and not the nid to do, so would mean a diminu doar boy, nothing of the kind I simply and $174, and hout was well alrend. Entrance For 50 Cents. 1st Prize presented K. The R. H. Y. Chose did not inish. by Sir. Paul Cluster, 2nd Prize presented superexcellence of half a dozen members, tion in the number who would join took advantage of the state of way in which 8172 Electrics have also improved, and

keen

the Volontoers. A poin that had been myself to see Hongtrong hold it

we existed to make reasonable provision after sales at $15 can now be placed at THE SOLDIERS Cura Challenge Cer: by Mrs. R. Hancock.

own in all tests with other ports and with suggested to him by one of the heads of for the state of peace which was bound to 818. Groon Island Cemonts are unchanged to European Garris nd Hongkong,

uot loss in 4-50 YARDS HANDICAP COMPETITION, all comers, tin in fine shooting the in the Bruus hero he would place before them,

at si sollers, and Chinn Lights at 25. by Reginents or Corps: in oned gigs.

other sport, but the Hongkong Volun because it was thought tint if it

And what hemme of John the Baptist? Hongkong Millinga continue firm at $150 He was before Ministers Xatang and

by Mr. H. N. Mody. 2nd Prize presented the Reserve Association was not founded the approval of his Exeloney it would asked. "Ah, he said,-aral there was the after a small sale during the interval at by Mrs. L... Birt 5. THE ENCOU Liang Yin for trial, and found

LAGEMENT PRIZE. 50 merely as a sporting association. It has help the movement. It was that when the sound of a tour in his voice--it wrung my that figure. YARD HANDICAP COMPETITION.Prize larger object than this. I should not be heads engaged young tuan it should be one guilty.

inesonted by hir W... Dowley. To be justified in recommending to the Secretary of the terms of the sugagement that they heart sudly to part with him, but I could vanced to $11 buyers, and the Philippino

kind horses. So I sol lean than to the should nerve in the Valutieers (applause), the Jeps are not lend to huren und Co. to 98 buyers, Yun Shit Kai is decided

ersonally him to an officer of the French Legation pets, aking the highest any of the colonial roroane if he had the power he would make all men Guard for eighty tacle,

devoted to the maintenance of an associ score in Competition No. 4.

But, he said--and here his eyes" neurialise the Throne for au edict for

6-A PRIZE гR SEATED BY MRA Kestion that was merely a

that on 37 members the power. (Laughter and applause) twinkled-I left him enjoying him- the immediate decapitation of the official.

WICK, Estraner Fos 50 Cents. To buI see for instance thing association. servo in the Volunteers, but he had not

Tho vote of Attended, the

trascordially carried. "I

thoroughly-vary range more than four times won by the Member making the highest Att

theroughty Five His Excellency,

in relying to the vote minutes after I bad led him over and de-. Yuan's decision has been stayed by

Scratch aggregate in Competitions No. 1, and, apparently from the figures I have

hud, exactly air

of thanks, said he did not think it would were never the

ron finge canvassed in the Chinese cantunity for 2, 3 and 4.

claring the formalities of the deal with the Clang Chih Tung who did not care the retention of the Hon Dr Ho Kai on the

7.-50 and to Yars SCRATCH COMPETI at all. Therefore I want to impress upon he right in the first for months of his livered him, and whilst we were still cou- to take immediate action until two oiber Legislative Council. The petition to the TION. No Entrance Fee. For the Kadoorie you the urgency for a greater attendance residence here to alter that which aid of the Major's choque-book and two

Cup. To bo bald until next of mainbow at the ringes. (Applause) the careful consideration of Sir Matthew

hens that John had just bitten off Governor te prolong Dr Ho Kai's torn bas Suason by the Member making highest Modern weapons have a long range and Nathan. But if it accurred to him that he long ubanthes, an orderly rashed in to modern warfare is conducted at long range. could be glad to do so. He agreed with Colonial infantry to whose care he had

anesequil officials who are now endeavouring to been presented, and the Governor has cam aggregate

relaxation he

about half the neck of a private of French equll possibly make my plied with the wishes of the petitioners tee Fur. For the Jockey Ulub privilege of opening the 800 yards range, would contpel mon to serve, and he heartily Peer old special! He zaver got over

very glad to have the Sir Henry that if he had the power he heen confided." YARDS HANDICAP COMPETITION. Therefore I was escape are arrested.

by extending Dr Ho Ka's term an-

je very

difficult in

to this Colony get a Chrdienge Cup. To be held until noxi

agaced with Lord Roberts' scheme. With that fever, for he went South again and We have been forwardad Season by the Winner.

800

I know from all exped other six years.

115 yards range the following correspondence:

PRIZE PRESENTED BY THE AUCIA-nce that a hill range at any long distance is regard to the last suggestion as to en-diod, I believe, rather hard up, in 1902, (Cork)

TIOS No Entrance Fee. To be won by the exceedingly hard shooting in consequence ployees serving in the Volunteers he could having lost the fortune he had so cleverly Member scoring most bulls at the Meeting different lights and shades.

of the various currants of air and the only way that, if it was feasible, it would In spite of receive his hearty suppBut it was a Hongkong, 10th March, 1908.

No sighting shots to count. Hon. A. W. BREWIN

10-CONSOLATION PRIZE, PRESENTED BY

these drawbacks I trust the 800 Registrar General,

conclusion Foare in Competitions have only one word to say. I think I w St.-It is our pleasing duty to forward

be expressing the continents of every g

Governor the enclosed Petition of the prin-

At $9.

charge of disclosing L. fantuurt. L. A. Musso, A. Cox (Cai) 2.ed by Mrs, May. 2nd Prize prosented by go every wook to the range to shoot ass russed at his enforced ratinmezit. Mr A.. rings, and some perfect gums of paaris, on offer locally" China-Bornens have con-

Punishment on a

state secrets.

other high officials are involved, Fight

LATER. The high official has been discoverd to have communicated secrets to member of a foreign legation.

A PEKING SCARE.

B

FURTHER BIG FIRES.

(Chinese Mall's Service.)

PERINO, March 27

78th Company R. G. A.. Nis 2 (rew-2 Royal Engineers--idis dified) - 87th Company R. G. A. I

The R. E. team finished first but as they

were disqualified,

land fouted the R.G.4. No. 1 team they

HON DR HO KAI, M.L.C.

For some time past signatures have heen

..

So.. fe.

Entrance Fon 60 Contà. Est Prize presont-

less

never como.

I am

That struck him: should b

tho

a good idea.

met with

Max TOMKIN. To be won by the Momber be, the best used range. In will matter beyond his personal province.

maki the

In nine successive daya pine big fires you for trammaission to His Excelloney thend 4, who has not won a first or second in this room when I say we are st

have occurred here.

It is believed that the rebels are at work, and much consternation has been

created,

KUTEX'S SERVICE] RISE IN FREIGHTS.

LONDON, March 26,

The Berlin "Boersen Courier" is advise frota Hamburg that the Con- ference lines to the Far East will raise

their freights to Shanghai by 3/6 per ton on the 1st July.

BELGIUM.

LONDON, March 20,

nexation Bill

RUSSIA.

LONDON, March 26.

The Government has appointed a

ing hightest prize at

at this Meeting. CONDITIONE.-All Competitions, to bo heartily indebted to the retiring sporetary cipal loading merchants and citizens, re-shot for with rifles and ammunition and tronsurer, Bir Carruthers, for tho

presenting the Chinese Community of this Colony, praying that His Excellency will be pleased to extend Dr Ho Kai's tea antinofficial sumber of the Legislative Council representing the Chinese for an other six years.

We have the honour to be, Sir, Your ohodlient servants,

LED PI CHI, No Roy Ca

THE TAN TA1. (Tradution)

Hongkong, 16th March, 1998.

Bon. A. W. BREWIN

Registrar General

&c., &c., .,

SPORTING.

Athletics.

wild Whichever oculation in shares.

my old friend has way. I am sure,

that, gone, of this I

whether ho is thumbing the harp unhandily" top- eide, or plying a shovel among the eternal stokers below, he has obtained, with the aid of bis persuasive sequisitiveness, either. lis musical instrument or his labourer's implement from the man who serves out. the stores in the place to which he has gono, at a price at which no other angel or oxpress ty The preliminary programme for theimp could btain it. at least 44 lbs. One sighting shot allowed year at the cost of much time and leisu

No Member to applause), and also if I may rho sinio Lusitano Athletic Sports to be held on fre shoot in two Competitions consecutively has inuentation of this movement has been race course (By kind permission of the

energetic chairman Member is Any other

waiting the instay and mainspring (applause).

approved by the Committee, Pull-off to be indefatigable work done during the past

in each Gampetition.

it

ta go on. Positions-Standing, prone, ite

sitting, or kneeling. Savon shots in asch

THE LUSITANO BURTS,

Sir Henry Berkeley said His Excellent Stewards of the Hougang Jockey. Chul) THE ATTACK ON MR STEVENS. Competition. Other conditions as usual had touched upon two subjects which bo on Easter Monday, April 20, is as follows: nt Bisley. No member many receive more had intended to bring before them and

thinn

two prizes

exclusive of Challenge which he thought were obvious to all who

一起

120 yards Flast Race, Handica}}.

Roys' Race, 220 yards Handicap, open

Cupa (a member winning more than two had given any attention to the report. to boys from 10 to 14 years of age.

may choose any two of them that she was obvious that if the Governor came to wishes). All Entranco Foos must be paid the meeting he would speak upon theo especially the last. They be con

will

Sir,-Learning that our presentative date.

of the

Half-a-mile Flat Race, (open to Sailors, Soldiers, and Folice).

120 yards. Flat Race, (Handicap), open

Attacked in a Hotel

BAN FRANCISCO, March 24. A desperate attempt was-made here to murder Durham White Stevens, the famous diplomatic advisor to the Korean and Ja padest Governments. Mr Stevens was in the lobby of the St. Francis Hotel when attacked by our Koreans who beat hima brutally, until driven off. The catise of the attack was an interview in a San Fran-

cisco newspaper in which My Stovens was quoted as saying that the Koreans had benefited by the Japanese taking holt of the Korean govaramanut

After leaving the hotel an his way to the Market street ferry to tako the train for Mr Stevens was ngain Washington, attacked and shot. It is believed that he is fatally wounded. A mob caught Когсан

named Chun, who is believed to have boon the one who did the shooting.

Bicycle Race, 1 mile (Handicap), to the Honorary Secretary not later than one, prished to thank His Excellency

220 yards Flat Race, (Challenge Cup). Girls Race, 100 yards, (Handicap), Monday, March 30th, and storing care for tendering the assistance of

only be issued to those members whose Entrance Fees have been paid by that and he entirely agreed with the condition: Open to girls under 10 era of age.

offered. He was apon which that help Hon. Dr Ho Kai's term of office as à ment- Members wishing to enter for Competi-thought that unless the awociation showed

440 yards Fint Race, (Handicap). ber of the Legislative Council is about to tions, who have not been shooting the that it was worthy of the support promised that assistance should not be given. The

Bioyolo Race, 3 miles, (Handicap). expire, and that it is his intention to Season, will receive no Handicap points.

Three-Legged Race, 100 yards, resign, wo the Chineae merchante citizens, RANGES. INUNDAY, APRIL 257, 7an that, if the Socrotary of bendes thor, 1,

Competitiona il the Secretary of State approved, n.

Boys Raco, 120 yds, (Handicap), The Brussels Parliamentary Colonial representing the Chitose Community of 75 YARDS RANGE, all day.

this Colony, have the honour to

to roquest and 2,

(which

1st Stage, Comp

Competition 7.

nssuciation did not show a falling Open to boys sudor-10-years of age. Commission has passed the Congo An- that you will be so good as to forward this 6 and 9) and ludo first stages of Nos, igrant would be nude provided the number

Team Race, 220 yards. Petition to His Excellency the Governor FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD THE 60 YARDS off, and provided that the stondanes it

Sack Raco, 60 yards. conveying, the wish of the Chinese Cam-RANGE, all day. Competitions 3 and 4, the range was in the Governor's opinion munity that Dr Ho Kai should be induced (which includes second stages of Nos adequate. They were indebted to the Ger

ernment in many ways. They had excellent to continue to represent their interests for and 9) and 2nd Stage, Competition 7.

SATURDAY APRIL 4T,THE 50 YARDS

referred to. That was given to thom free of cost. They had ammunitions supplied to them at about three fifths of the cost price, and he doubted whether there was any other association similar in char

CURED

enjoyed greater facilities. That fact ought cap (440 yards) will be decided, open to and messages of condolence are pouring in the most suitable man to represent us on

from insuy countries,·· the Logislative Council. We therefore PROMINENT lady of Brooklyn fforts. Now. he

to atimuinte the nasociation to greater all comers, handicaps to be allotted on the A

going to take.

ប that you will on our bohali request Now York, USA, writes to in-himself the part of the father of the associa ground The V. R. O. should' have the Excellency

Gaversor to kindly quire where she can obtain Chamberlain's

which his Excellency had bestored deciding of all championships this year, We have the hover to bo says: While stopping at a ranch in upon him and hio was going to perform one no other sporting organiston has put one

South Dakota

I was taken ill of what of the rights of the paternal head and on, and the A.A.A. are foo busily collect seemed to be cholera. They gave me somo lecture the atembers of the associationing, or trying to collect funda for the bersin's Cough lamedy and no time will (Huru follow the signatures nad chops of of this mediel o aud it eared use. I upon their want of real in attendance at construction of the cinde back at Kowloon be lost whether the cold is alight of the loading Chiness merchants, bankers, brought a butt home and have jus und the ringu He had to plead guilty on to think of promoting a sperter meeting severu, For sale by all chemists sod compradores and property ownere

of the last of it to day. For sale by al behalf of tho a sociation to the unsta

factory mature of the report espells da Rocha. etorckeopets,

Hongkong),

chemists and storekeepers,

another termi

It is

Ladies Nomination.

noocasary to resapitulate the RANGE, morning only. Competitions No..call one at 800 yards which His Ex-te Adulta over 30 years.

good works which Dr. Ha Kai has ac-8 (which inoltides third stage of Nos. complished in the interests of the Governand 9).

permanent Committed to consider mesmont and the Community in general, dur

sures to facilitate the teaching of ing his term of ofice, and we are arced SUDDEN ATTACK OF DYSENTERY acter in the homeland or elsewhere that

the interests of the Colony ho Japaneso do the shools to enable that. students to visit Japan.

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the

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Sir,

Your obedient servants.

tion

Half-a-mile Flat Race, (Handicap). Tug-of-war.

Consolation Race.

In addition to the above an open ludi- Mr Stevens is being given ovory attention

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