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MONDAY MARCH 30, 1908,

THE GRAND NATIONAL.

SIR JOHN JORDAN, "

Sir John Jordan. Ayitish Minister at

roverse of complimentary, or Parlin- mentary, in referring to the Reichstag course of his excellent address the reportera es swine. This is adding Poking, is expected to arrive to-mo

on the C. P. I. stoner Monteagle, His insult to injury. It is quite bad enough Majesty's Minister, who is accompanied by

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obligation on the waters of the JONEFT-TÓLADANO.—On the 29th Math Association to show that trust has not at the Synagogng ** Dial Leah" -JULIK? FLORENCE the younger daughter of M, Leen placed in them, in vain. 8. A. Joseph and the late Saul Abdulja Joseph, to TEOFILO TOL AND of the E. and A. Telograph Co., Hongkong, youngest Leghorn, Italy, Straite, Indian and Oriental papers plense copy.

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The funer will pass the Mouʊment at; 5.30 to-morrow, March 31.

JACKSON-On March 30th, at the King Edward Hotel, Captain G. C. JACKNOX, bhith Lmerter.

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Before loving Shanghai Sir John was entertains at the British Comentato, a dinner being given in lis honour.

Hon of Asadea and Mary Toledano, of į Governor indicated that in his opinion for a newspaperman to bave his brain Mr S. F. Mayers, Assistant Chiness Se- any grant given in the future should idened night after night with dreary crotary will be the guest of Sir Frederick depend upon the animbers und .at-spreches and to exhaust his ingenuity and Lady Lugard while in the Colony, and Boss-At the Gorerumont Civil tendance at the range. In other words by trying to put sense into the mouths from Efengkong will pay a visit to Canton Hospital, at 12.30 to-day, WILLIAM

Ho, aged 42 years. At Rest His Excellency considers that giving without being likened to the gentlemne will chiefly consara Sir Johns during his

of a speaker from which none issued, bufors returning to Peking

No doubt currency and opium quastions assistance frço of stipulation has been who pays the rent. There is no class of stay in South China and Hongkong. found wanting. No-one who has read men which receives so much abuse as the report of the Association can deny the unfortunates who provide the world that His Excellency Ins good grounds with its news and comment upon plus. for such an opinion. If the principle ing events. Every little mistake ia seized upon and magnified, any criticism of support in proportion to. results is adopted it will be necessary for mem-

is resented as impertinence or deprecated ps prejudiced. It is not only the hers to interest themselves in the impetuous Herr Groebel who thinks Association much more than has been journalists good gume for insult and the case in the past. We believe we are fair target for abuse. correct in saying that 20 per cent of the

ABERTS,- On 23rd March, at the Ge neral Hospital, Shanghai, HERDHIR PIETER ALBERTS, DE L.M. Customra, aged 32 years. BLUTHNER, RUD, IBACH, DANSFROM-On February 1, sudden ly at 9 Alma Road, Catonbury, London, Mira DAMETROEN, late of Chefon, aged 18 years. Much and deeply regretted."

ARMSTRONG-On March 21, at the General Hospital Shanghai, HeNRIETTA ELIZANETU ÁRUSTRONG, aged 25 years.

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LONDON, March 38.

The Grand National Steeplechase was run at the Liverpool Spring Meeting yesterday and resalted as follows:-

Major Douglas-Pennant's Babio 1 Mr W. Cooper's Mattie Macgregor 2 Mr Whitaker's The Lawyer III... 3

The Grand National: is the blue- ribbon" event in the steeplechasing world,- -

The unexpected death is amounced is valued at over £2000, and is over.a of Mr W. J. Hobbs, who has up to quita distance of 4 miles 850 yards. Last year recently bean in the employ of Messrs the two favourities Red Lad (11st 3lbs) Butterfield and Swire, as an accountant. and Ascotie's Bilvor (1st 7lbs) were The deceased was arrested about boaton. The former fell and the latter fatnight ago on a charge of embezzlement was interfored with during the race and”. and was liberated on bail of $1000. the finished sixth. Eremou. (10st 1b) won members are civil servants, namely While the Shah of Persia has, under hearing of the charge being adjourned from Tom West (Dat 12lbs) and Patlouder until Saturday last. In the interval Mr (10ht 71ba). The race le usually marked about 50. Of this puber it is believed duress, consented to some

mixlern Hollis eume cringey ill and by the number of spills.". Last your

moved to the hospital, where he died at

that only about 10 hoot. After His innovations he has by no means given 12.30 day, from serté puemoult nad out of a fold of twenty-three, no less than

stellenes'a mining te hope to see the

officiala set a good example to the

civilians by turning up at the range

in

Civilians also should

para com todas as pessoas que enviaram grinaldas, que accompanharam n'aquelle stronger force. transe dolenso que houraram com as not allow themselves to rest-under the

funeral

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3 presences a Eelen temben muitas gratos nos mensaligus of neglect of duty. It is the bros da Sociedado Philarnicnics por teren BCC:panhailo o seu Presidente Honoraris, duty of every man who, by joining the Association, has caused the expenditure

sua última morada.

Hongkong, 30 de Março de 1908.

General Memoranda,

WEDNESDAY, April 1 ----

THURSDAY, April 2:-

up

all the methods of the good old days.

There may be Philisments, Law Courts Teheran but the Shah lets it be known and such new fangled concerns at

on occasion that la is still It, with a capital I. These to whom this intelligence

phthisis. The clues of embezzlement eleven fell, on refused to take a jump

was withdrawn at prett

and two were pulled up, Grent sympathy is felt for Mrs Hablis in

The result of this year's moo is some! herself was seriously ill. The loss of his the last mail (February 29) Tom West and one of her children died, while she thing of a surprise, for up to the date of her boreaveulent It is not so long since

davakter seemed to have afected Mr Saiaden Prines disputed favouritiam at' 10 Hobbs deeply, for he worried a great deal to-1 against, Leinster was quoted at 100 and did not onjoy good health. The worry

is imparted receive it in a manner which equent upon the charge ponding noto, Springbok at 100 to 8 and The Lawyer

doubt lustened his ond.

III at 25 to 1. Rubio and Mattie Macgregor were not mentioned in the first half-dozen LOCAL AND GENERAL -they were both among the "others." Ruble did not please his admirars by his infected port, owing to bubonic plague, steeplechase on February 25 last, finishing Batavia has declared Hongkong to be runding in the Surrey and Middlesex

fifth, and the field was not a very "class A soldier who refused to pay 20 cents cal" che. Major Douglas Pennant's horse

leaves it impressed on their memory, and elsewhere-if there is anything left 4 of public money to show that such to take an impression. Not so long ago money has not been wasted. After all the it will be remembered some misguided an demond roade upon the leisure of zero-persons attempted to blow up His Ooods per Frin: Regent Luitpold made bors is not excessive. Probably the Persian Majesty. The assailants were ricksha fare was, at the Magistracy to-day, is an aged cheanut gelding by Star Ruby-

livered after this date subject to rent Governor would be quite satisfied if all bungling amateurs and they only ordered to pay a fine of 83.

La Toquora and was not a competitor Goods pex Nore net clearod at 4 p.zo. on meinbera attended the range on half the innocent by-suuders. The Shal, how-literaturu). no goverment buildings three Rubio finished second to Canary II in the succeeded in aloying a few of the thie dato subject to rent.

For pasting bills (no doubt boycott last year, though he was jumping wolf".

during the year. In February, 1900 Goods por Breconshire undelivered after shooting days. That would mean ever, was terribly incensed at such an Chinese were to-day fined $7 each. They Gauge Handicap at Hurst Park; was

this date subject to rant.

devoting afternoons in the year to attempt being made and by bis ordera stated they were now arrivals. FRIDAY, April 8-

2.30 p.m.-Auction of Bousehold Fornaccomplishing the purposo for which the Governor of Teheran was soundly

tore, &o, at Mr Geo. P. Lammert's presumably members joined the Associathrashed. Also be threatened to blow Magistracy to-day for stealing a cheque in November, 1006; won the Newbury A Filipino was arrested at the Stewards' steeplechase at Hampton Park' Fancy Dress Bsil, held by Scottish Mation. Unless members awaken to a senso. the Chief of Police from a cannon's book, the property of Mr Marty. Ho lind Steeplechase (2) milos) in February, 1907

of their responsibilities the Government danger of duiness for those who have a watch.

mouth. Altogether there must be little just been dismissed on a charge of stealing will be compelled to withdraw its sup-the doubtful felicity of holding office port. This would be a great mortifica-at Teheran.

Salce Rooms.

sanic Association, Saturday, April 4 :---

9 p.m.-Grand Variety Concert in City

Fall,

MONDAY, April 6-

Gooda per Armand Behis unclaimed after this date at Noon will be subject to rent and landing charges.

TOESDAY, April 7:-

Cathedral.

THURDAY, April 9:-

tien to the Colony in more ways than

one..

We are all proud of the fact that

A correspondent with nerves writes pathetically complaining of the 9. p.m.

It is reported from Changsha, capital of Hunan, that a disastrous fire has broken out in one of the mines of the Pinglisiang lost. The mine is said to be still on firo. Colliery, and that many-lires have been

third to Sudden Riso and Denton in the

foll in the March Steeplechase at Gatwick in 1907 won the Towcester Steeplechase (2 miles) at Grafton on April 1, 1907; was third to Armature and Ashton in the Nottingham Steeplechase in October and was third to Springbok and Paddy Maber in the Grand Sefton Steeplechase in November. Mattie Macgregor, Abay mare of Eye years, by Evan Macgregor, Ju, was third to Kicks and Capitulate in the January Plate Steeplechase at Baldoyle on Plate (3 miles) at Kildars on April 9 and

6.30 p.m. Orgon Recital in St. John's this Colony yielde to nous in its loyalty

to the British Crown. But loyalty gun. His feelings bave been so lacerated

A force of 2,000 mer has been enlisted Transfer Books of Union Insuranco Sp. demands deeds, not mere lip-service that he writes on both sides of the paper new army, most of the recruits being met January 1, 190; won the Prince of Wales

from Shinuhow for the formation of the By proving that we are prepared to all understanding. The trouble appar-containing four Chinese characters mean and appends a signature which passes of education. They have put up a big dag sacrifice a little of our leisure to the outly is that this gun is too large for iteing "Regard death as home." duty of prepating ourselves to assist in purpose. In our correspondent's opinion

ciety of Canton, Ld., close from this

date to 23rd April, Indnaive,

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23rd April, inclusivo.

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to

been shot and sets their berves jangling.

a

won the Long Distance Hurdle race at

Cork Park on May 28, 1907. The Law-

.

News from Tientsin states thint quantiyer III, an aged chosnut gulling, by

wealth of the country.

'Chase, at Ludlow on April 25; won the

Brinenge in the town Moor Chase on, Mag Northumberland National Chase (3) miles)

borough on May 18 was second to Correno

in the Little John Chase at Nottingham on May 27: had a walk-over in the Mats ton Moor Chase at Wetherby on October 16 won the Ruddington Chase (8 miles) Mukden Day was celebrated in Tokyo Nottingham on October 28; and fall in- and other military centres throughout the Grand Sefton Steeplechase at Liver- Japan on March 10. In Tokyo the dhiot pool on November T.-E., D. M. attraction was the meeting of high military.

the work of defending the Colony should a small gun, which would bark just tios of copper coins, arms, and atomunition Brozten, dam by Solon, won the Hunting- occasion arise we are practically demons-loud enough at 9 o'clock to enable people and other contraband goods have been don Open Handicap Steep echase (2) miles) Letters relating to business should be address trating that we accept the obligations of to set their watches right, would be recently seized by the Castems on board on April 1, 1997, was third in the open nationality together with its privileges, quite sufficient. As it is the explosion Shih-hsiang, Acting Viceroy of Chi, Day; second to derostat in the Country Steeplechase at Newbury on April 11. fózoign steamer at-Tientsin. H E. Yang being hesten by Springmount and Yoddling Communicationa relating to nexe should it There is another point worth consider makes the timid jump as if they bad has been notified of the seizure Correspondents must for card their names ing. Great abjection is taken to the He begs us to endeavour to persus the last for the Government of New South at Hexham on May 1: was second- to: and addresses with any communications ad military contribution demanded from the authorities to use less ambitious Wales, arvised from a trip to Java on the Mr J. Sattor, the Commissioner in

dressed to the Editor, not for publication bet this Colony. The main points upon ordnance. We are afraid that he has a Tjilatjap yesterday. Mir Suttor who went on the Willoughly Chase at Scal

All letters for publicaties should be scrittes which that objection rest are, as we somewhat exaked opinion of our powers down on a health trip has come back wreat an one side of the paper only.

pointed out on Saturday, the fact that of persuasion but we cheerfully and ly improved. He speaks highly of Java No anonymously signed cornmunications that have already appeared in other papers will be Hongkong contributed so much to the sympathetically record his grievance and and was greatly impressed by the antum general trade of the Empire that any recommend hini to use cotton-wool if the should be sent before 11 am, on the day after

Orders for extra copice of the Cuwa Ma special contribution is unjustifiable and authorities remain adamant.. publication. After that hour the way is also that so much valuable land has beau limited. Cash 10 cts, Credit 30 cts, perceded for military purposes that any There is a sporting flavour about that

Alterations and additions to Advertisements

further claim is proposterous. But al-statement of Mr Lloyd-George in re- and naval officers in the compound of the CHINA'S CONSTITUTION. on Poges 1, 5, 3, 6 and 7, shudd be sent to our though these two reasons are in them-ference to the Liquor policy of the

Yakumi Shring, where wrestling and other: Office at 5 Wyndham Street not later than 11selves sufficient to show that the military British Government. The fiery Welsh

amwoments were arranged. Several Princes New Advertisements should be sent to our Offes at 8, Queen's Read Central before contribution is not based upon justice stick to its principles even if it is beaten Ito and many other distinguished military man states that the Government will Generals Kuroki, Oku, Negi, High Admirat Advertisements and Subscriptions which are the additional argument has been ad- by 6 to 4. It sounds as if it were the and naval officers were present. not ordered for a fixat period will be continued duced that Hongkong does its part odds on the favourite. As a leading

(Chinese Mail's Services) We are advised by M. Droeze, Nether- towards Imperial defence obligations by nonconformist we can harily suppose lands Consul, that the Governor-General

FERISU, March 29, voluntarily preparing itali for the day that Mr. Lloyd George would sully Lis of Netherlands-India has declared quaran The joint memorial from the Ministers, of trial. This argument will lose a lips with sporting expressions but it isportation of animal refuse, clairs and which has been before the Throne

tine against vessels from this port. great deal of its force if the Volunteer difficult to fit in any other explanationofs is temporarily prohibited, also for nearly a year and a half for the grant Reserve Association is allowed to fade: of his statement. Why should a Minisanimal or human. hair, sad bristles and

of a Constitutional Government has out of existence. We commend the which would fail to quench the zeal of salted or oured with arsenic.

tor worry to cite the exact proportions hides which are untanned and which are BONGSUNG, MONDAY, MARCH 30, 1908. speechce of His Excellency the Governor the Government? It might almost be porary prohibition also applies to bags o

and Sir Henry Berkeley to the attention inferred that if the proportions were 7 sacks, VOLUNTEER RESERVE ASSOCIA-not only of those who already belong to to 3 the Government would "how its Leave of absenes, on private affair, to

TION...

the Association but those who are quali created head and tame its heart of fire" the neighbouring countries, has been promise. ALTHOUGR Sir Frederick Lugard. has fied to join and have not done so. That is certainly not what Mr Lloyd-granted to Major F. H. Davidson, RG THE KIANGSU RAILWAY

3 pan.

until countermanded.

Telegraphic Address: Mail, Hongkong

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The tam been sanctioned. The constitution will

unanswered Wyt did he mean? George' meant but, the question remains A., from 1st to 22nd April Lieutenant

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manifested just as keen an interest in Houry declared that it was the duty of the fortunes of the Volunteer Reserve every man to thin himself to be able to Association, as did his predecessor the take a part in the defence of his country. figures which His Excellency quoted at That is one of those propositions to recent meeting of ratepayers which as Shangly, if it is to be judged by the the annual meeting of members on which too many unhesitatingly agree sembled to pas the annual budget, is Friday would seem to shoir that thus fail to give effect. to by putting afflicted with the desire to eat its cake Bir Basto, of Macão has passed a brilliant

| Pektno, March 29: interest of the publie is waning. This belief into practice. If all those who and still have it. Some time ago when examination in the Electrical Engineering

The Peking Government has ordere if true, is most regrettable. The Asso-spplauded the sentiments expressed by mens and a wave of crime scared the London. His name is Mr Arnalda J. da

murders were rife in the model settle Instituto of Correspondence Instruction of the arrest of the ringleaders of the

arrest of the tiation has been extremely well ticated the Governor and Sir Henry Berkeley public there was a loud demand that the Bilya Basto. His brother My Antonis J. recent trouble in connection with the by the Government in regard to the on Friday were to put their shoulders police force should be increased. The Basto, Jr who passed the Lincoln's Inn Kiangsu Railway loan. The Cororment provison of ranges and the supply of to the wheel we feel convinced that this Council promptly strengthened the force brothers are is tho Imperial Maritime Cushas held that the excitement, in Canton

Bar Lost your is still in London, and both ammunition and arms, and there have Reserve Association would have a useful But when the budget, was brought for toms service and will shortly return to is a lesson taken from the people of, The Accumulated Funds of the PA VERY FINE WINE, POPULAR been generous donations of trophies for and prosperous career before it. Forward the other day, Shanghai found that China. Mr. Basto, of Blato, ought to be Kiangsu by the antonose.

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On Saturday evening. Dr Belilica SUDDEN ATTACK OF DESENTERY was preposterous. With

great en favoured thu Y, M. C. A. Literary and up at the fange, and the membership may be anticipated that much better thusiasm Shanghat declined to pay the Dobating Society with a very interesting

PROMINENT ady of Brooklyn has slightly fallen off. This is not a results will be accomplished thus rear. bill for goods ordered and delivered, and instructive talk on "The Eya nisi ita Now Terk, U.8. A., writes to 14 A. 3. WATSON & 00%, condition of afmits which reflects much The responsibility rests upon each in The Council, however, had a number of within the bour and, at the carucat roquet Celic Cholers and Diarrhoea Remedy. Si functions. He limited his remarks to quiro, where the can obtain Chamberlaine

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credit on the Association. The este dividual monber to see that at the next proxies, up its sleeve and succeeded of all present, he very kindly consented to say While stopping at a ranch in

the lecture on another occasion, South Dakots I was takeb il of wit, complota tance of the Government hitherto has anbud inesting His Exeliency will be Shangligi is now realising, rather late in vote of thanks which he was accorded that of the medicine and foured 0.

in routing the fancial recalcitrants, when wo feel curtain that from the hearty seemed to be choler. They gave The Hote been givan entirely, free of any spun able to announce that his admonitions the day, that what is worth having is will be taxed to its limit. Captain FA the last of it to-day. For sale by

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