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SATURDAY, MAY 2, 1908.
THAMES IN FLOOD.
(usive Servibe, ampplied by Bonter. vi's Bontray,).
RUSSIA IN JAPAN.
THE BOYCOTT.
(From Our Correspondent.)
TOKYO, May 2
Logos, May 1. There have been floods in the Upper Thames Valley.
The St. Petersburg fagation was raised to the state of an Embassy yesterday.
THE CHINA MAIL.
COMPANY MEETING.
The Hongkong Electric Co.. Limited
COMMERCIAL
It is reported that the Fekir Syndicate will operate the iron mine at Fenghong
shat.
bulld a railway between Chengtingft and The Feking Government has decided to Tohchow but the concession will he given to the French Concessionairos.
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stocks arouzchangel and without business. Hongkong Cottons contine in toqueal at 810 and it is probable that a higher rate would be paid.
placed at $192, and China Providente st Miaxeikeneo-China Bornsas Juis si beau 88,00 and the latter closing with
nd Watson at $10 and 810). Grea Dairy Farms at $104, Electrics at 3161, buyers. Sales hara also been elected of
faland Comenta hare ruled in and ente are reputed at 810), and #10) ex the final dividend of 75 cents per share for 1907 paid on the 27th ultimo, market ulosing with further sellors at $225. Ropes have henn xed at the improved rate of Bad at which Buyers at 8101. Icos have sold and have
wanted at 813 and Feak Trams at $12 the market clones steady. United Asbestos
respectively.
CHINESE LABOURERS.
(From Our Corespondent.)
Wanted by Germany. CANTON, May 1. Besides, the very strong organleation de
(From Our Correspunden!.) Chinese merchants in Hongkong, Straits,ing of the shareholders of the Hongkong The ciastecħth untinary general meet- Canton, Ausomla and America, other Electric Go, Limited, was held at the Comenmmunication has from Germaus
Caxtos, April 30. The Taotni of Swatow reports that a agrements have been signed by guilds to pany'softices, St. George's Building, to-day who are desiress of recruiting Chinese The flood waters at Henley and
support the movement. Yesterday the Me 4. W. G. Bunisar presided and there laborers for the devolopavet of an island Maidenheat are at a higher level than THE LOST MATSUSHIMA. aimi undertaking which consists Messes T. Skinner, A.-H. M. dla Sĩ, Q.
Orme dealing in marine products signed wore present, Sir Paul Chater, Dr Noble, belonging to Gorway. was attained during the great flood of
The Frotai states that no Chinese consul of ten clauses and each
of those Harett, F. Grahere, Acting Manager; J. F. having been appointed in the island, notice in vory strist. It is stated that those Wright, W. A. Dowley, U. F. B. Sayer. R. has bog issued advising the inboerera merchants have considered that they have Hobart, L. 5. uri, and O. Baptists not to go However the matter is still about the circulation of foreign bank notes for the old and new fastes been slighted by the statement from Japan The seting inanager read the notice con-under consideration between the Gernian | That Chian' most look to Japan for marine reuing the meeting The Chairman said: fins concerned and the official in charge products and the agreement that they have Gentlemen: The report and statement of of faraign athairs in Swatów. signed was intended to show that China accounts having beer in your hands for can go on without marice meals from smo lime, I propose, with your permiss Japan. The principles of "Freedom of ion to take them as read. The Directors trade" are being extensively preached are pleased to come before you with what
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PORTUGAL'S KING.
POLICY OF REFORM.
(Exclusive Service, supplied by Scuter. via Bombay)
TONTON, May 1. King Mamel in his speech at the opening the rat tortes annonated drastic, modifications in the Customs Tariff, reforms of the Pulice, Army and Sasy, the development of the Colonies, and the regulation of native labour and labour emigration.
İRELTER'S SERVICE}
An Appeal to His Country.
Instos, April 30. King Mannel has opened the Corter, with great state,
THE DEATH-ROLL. ~ ́
(From Our Correspondent.)
Tosin, May 2, The loss of life owing to the sinking of the training cruiser Musushim, off the Pescadores, is stated to be 200.
The cruiser Tokiwa and the Kuriashi Maru are proceeding to the Pescadores to render assistance.
UNREST IN SOUTH CHINA.
In the speech from the Throne, His) Majesty swore to govern according to the laws and to seek inspiration from any resistance. Reinforcements are Sovereigns who were a glory to the being sent to the vicinity by the Govern- monarenical system and a blessing to natione.
or of Yutuan.
Yunnar.
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Conditions in Sydney.
pose to deal with this as follows:
SPORTING.
Billiards.
Home Sporting....
SCOTTIAH - VOOTBALJ..
Tsui Tre, the Provident of the Chinese Board of Finance, as wired to viceroys about the use of national bonds and also and governors of provinces to present views
in the interior.
The Poking Government is considering, the establisident of a bank of Agriculture, Works and Commerce with a capital of five million tala, the shares to be hold by Chinese only...
sent feelings of the pouple and bave placed to be trying to take advantage of the pre The Chiscan merchants at Canton seam
CND also be
THE YARN MARKET.
obtained
In their fifteenth annual report the Mercantile Bank Co. says: The Net Profita daubtful dubte, and including £30,051. the yonz, after providing for bed, and
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4d: brought forward from last Account. amount to £100.351. Os 4d, From this arm has to be deducted
Shares paid for the half-year ending 30th free of Income Tax, on the "A" and "" at the mate of 6 per cent. por annetu, £16,875, being amount of Taterim Dividend
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in hath Fatsian and Kongmoon and appears to them, as I feel sure it will to is being taken by the natives places beyond there ports. Every care you, such a satisfactory report of the avail official interference. At Wuchos pansion in the Company's operatinus, the F. M. 45. A. members takes place nest to year's working. It shows a further exrraged hetween the Chinese Club and
The billiard utter which has been: although an oficial notice has been services now equaling upwards of 000week siencing dh Taosday. issued forbidding ass nestings, the apps, of- & candlu" power: 85 are lampa merchants maintain their policy and are and lits, against 44,300 Tampa
before the public a prospectus for the June 1907. The Directors have added formation of felpufacturing Com£510.00) and £2,000 to this floors Pen. 140,000 to Rosorte Fund (raising it to working indirectly towards the object they are lamps and lifts at the
pany. The proposed capital of the Com-sin-Fund. They now recommend & have in gia, while the antive press one date of our last report, and with the
*pany is $100,000, half of which has been Shares at the rate of 3 per cent. per an fither Dividend on the "A" and "B" and all advocate the development of their reduction rando in cost of cirrent sup
underwritten by the promoters themspiece, man, ino of Income Tax for the synd own natural resources, their articles are plied as from let March of this year we In the latest Glest from Home, to hand and the retaining half is open to the half of the year, leaving a balance of -su ingeniously worded that while agitating have good gronds for Looking for a further per English mail, a great deal has been public. The supply of wond for the £24,001. de dd, to be carried forward. CITY CAPTURED BY REBELS. in the most forcible way for the, main-extension of our operations. Our plant written with regard to the great interna factory will be obtained from the north
tenance of the boycott they keep theta--account slipwax considerable Incresen main- tional between the Rass and Thistle, which whither a representative of the Com- A FATRIOTIC EDITOR. (Chinese Mil's Service.)
aelvoyalways within bounds so as to allowly due to pancut for the two Dissal to have been played at Hampden pany has been sent to unke the nesed HATBONG; May I.
the Chinese officials or the Japanese alternator sets of 5000) H., P. euch, There Park, Glasgow, on Saturday, April 11.
sary arrangements. Wood anitable for Dias On Account of the Tatsu Government to have excuse to in-are just about completed, nad we trust to From a Scottish point of view it was looked the purpose
Mära Caso. Hakow, Yuunan, was attacked and terfere.
have them working during this month. The forward to with great interest and no little from Kwangsi The directors who aro captured by the rebele, on the night of
Land and Building Account niso shows anxiety, as the selectors had chosen what vary
(From Our Correspondent.) representatiro of the business? The directors of the Surving Railway Condiderably increase, dur in alarge measure was considered to be a purely experimental circles are sanguine that with the fur
- Canzos, April 29,-- April 0 The Chinese soldiers who Company have decide to ny no more to renewals and alterations preparatory to
attack. Howie (Newestle) had been chceanimation of the Company no foreign substitue Chen Yin Chung, age 25, is a unique "one, The death at Canton on 29th instant of were to protect the city, did not offer Japanese eval. Arrangements are being putting in the Diesel engines. Our sock of partner Walker (Hearte) on the wing with be needed to meet the demand, sud This man has been an editor for some time
Australian goal in future. meade with-irs in Hongkong to buy installation material, enal and stores by us playing, then both got over there is no reason why the undertaking with Singapore and Hongkong native stated at almost the same amount a lest the difficulty of discarding me or the other, should not bon success, since the promoters papers, and according to native reports al- Your Hundry debtor aber an increase Wilson (Shield Wednesday) is once more are persons in whom the public. has ways had the welfare of his country at orer last yest, but since closing the the pivot of the team. In the popular confidence. accounts, fully half of that amount, hamil there was always a doubt whether ko
heart, and was always mindful of current- The King invoked his father's terrible The loss of Hokot to the rebels has
bean collected. The Babince of Profit andor Quinn (L'elzie) would be chosen for this
state affairs. He was overwhelmed with wor wartyrdom as a summons to all to unite caused a sensation among the Chincae at Sydney, who
Mr Takala, the Acting Cursul Generaless Account amounts $159.07.13 and position, but the selectors solved the pro-
row for his country upon the settlement of on behalf of the country's pence and
was replaced by M. after deducting $3,000.00 for Directors?
Mogers Phiroisha B. Petit & Co., report every day before large congregations and the Tatsu Maru case. He made speeches Fyenu, returnal to Nagsasi by the foes a sam of 815457 15 remains railable in surprises fashion by playing the under date of May 1: Our last repost was ou VOLYONING war geti orast od progress.
merchants who have dealings with Kumano Bars. Talking on the conditions e appropriation and Tour Directors pro ter a cutside left. Many will regret dated the 17th April. The biterval has and helplessness of the Government
in Sydney Mr Takeen stated:-"The Chinese
the absence of Lennio, Abordren's elevor witnessed sharp drop in sürer exchange the result of his labouring for the salvation To pay a Dividend d I per cont-anywinger, though probably more stamina although the advance in prices has not that he could live no longer be made boycott movement broke out on the day $1.00 per share on 60,000 shates $60.000,00;
of his country he hecaria in, and knowing fony yesterday confirming this news. Maru. There arenbut!,090 Chines in Syd. cents per share on 60,000 ahara: $12,000,00; † Williams are again with the halves, with one, inquiry ruaning principally on No. to become a mon efuse to the country: Private cablegants reached the Co. following the departure of the Kumano to pay a hours of 2 por coal-say required to face Crompton. Aitken and corresponded theroto. The market through most solemn speech hofore he died. B out the fortnight has been a steady called upon his younger brother to strive Ea, 0.ar.).
to write off Plant Acccams for depreciation Thomson between thum. neyandtwo Chinese daily papornarepublish- 258,398.60; to write off from Lan and
McNair and which, with a nuatorially reduced His death has ceraioned considerable com od. Should their decision grow firm and re Building Account 813612.10: to pay a
Cock, advanced from 1 to 83 per ment in the native papay solute the situation will assumco seriousas, bonus to staff $1,395.00; to carry for will defend the sticks.
bale according to "chop." Selected pect. All Australian papas a criticizedapan's to next Account $9,321.4 mak-
threads of this count being meagrely The English eleven, it is said, cannot ha held, there ing a total of $156,637.15. truet this (From Our "Correspon dest.)
policy in Manchuria as the first revela-proposal will eat with your saction led Orilliant, but its menthers are all recession in quotations therefor. In all
เส no likelihood of kton of her ambition in territorial ex CANTON, May 1.
al appoval, it be an interese of experienced men. Eight of them have in rates of from $1.50 to $1 per hate, The petision. The Australians are therefore per eht.
other counts there has been an advancu cenpied by a commercial grilc in Sai cautious eyes and special attention. That of the Phant Account is essential especials it may be taken as the possible, Yesterday afternoon at 5 p.m. the build. cycin Japan and Japanese with somewhat shareholders. The min writing down played aust Ireland and Wales this year, agregate sales have been good. To reduce
over last year's return to
Kwan collapsed. It occurred se suddenly the Commonwealth Grement has do-ly in view of the adoption of Diesel engines
the congestion in the Japanese yara that the entire neighbourhood was frighten-quzon seems to have is grout deal of stress of the ongines, the more necessary (Liverpool; Crompton (Blackburn Rovers) work for five days and nights monthly demand for higher wagas and for a nine- A system of sabotago," consisting of The following slopen were to do duty for market, the Japanese Spinners Union dilatery expedients, betching work, and cided to welcome the American Battleship by the Company for the greate working England at Hampden Park-Hardly work for three months besides a stoppage of Paris, besides rejecting the stone w ed. No loss of life is reported.
has resolved upon a cessation of night wilfully damaging material, fed employers) politiead muuming. It is supposed to have it, will become in write off and outirely come out that in case Japan and China displace the Steam Phiunt, that now farm and Pennington (West Bromwich Albion): The application of this plan to the export hours day instead of 10 hours, to declare a thranton to atter Australia at some future a large proportion of the Company's Wirron (Derby County), Wodinok (Bristol of cotton garns will," according to cabled general lockout affooting 50,000 men. day the Commonwealth would have to rely Amets. The writing slow of the Property City and E. 11. Lintytt (Queen's Park inner production by about one-half." The other building trades jolt the dispute
the Philippine Account is necessary as the Station Baildongir): Rutherford (Newcastle United), Chinose boycott of Japanese trade, reported 200,000 wiem will be thrown idle.
report, have the effect of reducing the Should the carpenters and plasterers and The boycott movement in Austalia willings are nearly 20 yours obland the money probably have no serious indeeues execpt spent on this account during the year has Woodwatil (Tottenham Hotspur), in our last eircular, still obtains in Hong- on the cargo of the N. Y. K. liner,
been expanded in alterations and renewals Hilodoh (Ctelsen), Windridge (Chele),ong nd South China with the samada rather than on additional buildings, and Bridgett (Sunderland)
"ters by as a fortnight ago. No. 2.-A fair business is reported at an advance of $DERSISTENT coughs that continue to $3 per bul. No. 16s.In moderate through demand at an advance of 31 to $2. No. usualty indicate some threat or tring, trod
the spring and summer 12s. Not in much request Prices show able and it is serius mistake to neglect. slight improvement. No. 10s-Ruled stea them. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is dy at quotations. No. 8. Nastock in the famous or its cures of cosule of this s market at present. No. 6. moderate care sad a few doses taken 5 timme my business at st rates. Market closes firm. Salem-150 bales of No. fr., 2,000 bales of suffering. For sale by all chemiste and save a doctr'e bill and perhaps yn of
No. 16s, and 1,600 bales of No. 20s.;
Kutsang and Onsing (from Calcutta), and Arrivals:--Persicamers Catherine Apcar.
bombay) of about 4-600 bales, China, Kagoshima Mare And Delta (from
Cheold Stock-About 20,000 bales. Unclented. Stock-About 21,000 bales.
CHINA AND JAPAN,
JAPANESE MINISTER
RECALLED.
(Chinese Man's Service.)
PING, May 1. The Japanese Minister has instru- tions from his Home (lovernment to Jeave Peking. His Excellency was admitted into mu sien, with the Empress Dowser and Emperor and leaves bere shortly.
Baron Hayashi leavea Peking to be transferred to no other post. Mrijuin, formerly Consul General-st-Tientsin, will be appointed Jaipurese Minister at Peking
CHINA ANDTM
CHILI
COLLAPSE AT CANTON,
VICEROY CHANG'S
MOVEMENTS.
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on the American Friek.
A Sane View.
(From Our Correspondent.)
CANTON, May 1. Vienray Chang arrived at Shahing at 10 o'clock on the morning the St.-- Ho was met by the Prefect and the Civil and
The Kobe Herald," April 22, said Military Authorities, flu lis left again editorially: The manner in which all for Washor via Takhing. At Wuchowlasses of the people re joring in the His Excellency will see the Governor agitation, the sacrifices of stocks in hap of Rwangsi, for whota be has instructions and personal property which have been
o
Further expenditure under this head will be necessary, std will have to be undertaken
made with oil or steam. whether future extensions of plant aro I am sus the bonus, to the star which is equal to month's salary will commend itself to you meuled to be excried forward in order A substantially Inige antount is recu that the shareholders may have confidence
prp are the two backs, while M'Bride
A MISSISSIPPI TORNADO.
MACKSON, Missisippi, April 27. The fearful tornado that us Saturday devastated three States was more disastrous in first repeated. The dead list now the path of the destroyer through
its, appearance and the angel relocity frightful description. The suddenness of with which it travelled in it almost im possible for those is its path to seek any set of refuge..
&
LOCKOUT IN PARIS.
Fifty Thousand Mon Idle.
LINGERING COUGHS.
WU TING FANG'S MEMORIAL tron du Throne in regard to politics, made to further the boycott, nach, wat least, in the Company's endçayetax to unintain a {uumbers 368. The ruins of 48 towus mark No. 1, 950 bales of No. 12, 200 balex storekeepers.
After seeing the Governor, Viceroy Chang Chinesewomen, including a number occupy the same time make duu provisior, for the Lisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. The fin all about 5,800 bales.
(China Mull's Service)
Pase. May
Sunisier there.
establish a consulate there in stend.
returns immediately go Canton which will probably be on the 6th instant
THE STORM AT HANKOW.
Hasrow, April 25.
hundreds of miles away to eve the wake of Feople are thronging from points the terrible torrado and to reuder surcor to the wounded auf destitate left in the
ruins,
U. S. SCANDAL
AILARE REPORT.
In their weekly share report, dated let. May, Mexsx Veron and Snugth state *--** - A fairly steady investment business has
A LONG FELT WANT SUPPLIED.
been transscted during the past week, mid WATKINS'
CIRCULATING
LIBRARY:
the very remarkable demonstrations by steady and stiainecory dividend and at
ing pour positions-all Diese Wings go to like sots. In the Chairman's speech inuitable depreciation of plant and such W Ting Fang, Chinese minister to
xlow that the morement is in the main last year he mentioned at in might be the spontaneous outcome of a genuine, iftiossary at no distant hate to increase Ameries, has wired to say faut the
misguided, wave of popular feiling. The our capital. The necessity has not arisen Chinese Dierchants in Chili bave te
i indead, the less reason to question the during the past year and your Directors D tives of the prima murers in the hoy-hopeful of being able to finance suy increase cote because the proibility soens to boin plans, etc., which may occur during the pretemed to him to umorilise the A typhoorlike stovia has destroyed most that the losses which it will adon will present year witboat having to mise fresh Throne for the appointment of a Chinese the bulks with the shore. The steamers of great Hongkong he been trading I shall be pleased to answer any questions of the cargalants and pontoons, connecting for Chinese, debars in certain lines
by no means fall wholly sai the Japanese, capital.
Before moving the adoption of the report Book shelter on the opposite bank of the almost exclusively in Japanese products No questions being asked the chairman
iver The Meidah is seriously damaged. and these men stand to his howvily by then moved the option of the report. Wu Ting Fang desires to know what Hur holi is flooded, the cargo is damaged their allierence to he movement."
our market closes with a firmer tendency Dr Noble, then said: I rise with plus will be the decision of the Government and partly jettisoned: The stener allegations by some cerresqualents of and statement of cunts as presented. Under these citeamistames the repeated sure to second the adoption of the report
WASHINGTON, April 27.
(in - most stocks. Bareilyer has fallen to- The talk of the capital touhy sentres in sympathy to 19 T.T. The T.T. rate 2440, and storing exchange has declined and whether or not it is sufficient touses, including the Cigarette Company's firns, although none of them hard put of another very satisfactory year's work
Kiongfoo is also damaged. A number of Japanese papers thus the mycot is being and also to congratulate the Board of about the scandal that has developed in on Shanghai bau continued steady, and
fostered by British. Aulica, and German Directors and the staff on the completion connection with the charges of Congress without change at 745 godown, is unmofed. Much other drange forward a particle of proof in support of which is after all only one of manyan George Lilley of Connecticus that the ruled firmer with fair salon at $694), and Itisks. -Hongkong and Shughais have. is done. :.
the assertion, seem to be singularly unvory many necessful proceding Holland Subsanrine Boat Company in bat few sharos the now Tailable at the LITER.
warranted. Chinese merchants are nothing (Applans.) to assume that they are too shrewdl to was adopted if not good nien of business, and it is safer Dorfey seconded sut the report congressmon to voto against the Nationals, aro without business, bat aro rate. London continues to quote £73. alloy themselves to be nude chtspaws
President's programme of four Dread-still enquired for at 851. The appointment of thy Hou Inaghts and in favour of Dumber of of by foreigners at Hagkong Alan, Koawick, Mr E. G. Barrett and Mr.W.. submarines duble that recomended by ported in this suction, and mates are practi Marine Insuran. —Nos biminera is ro- The Indo-China Steamer Woning, hus show that it is by mons to the of the Bo Mr. W. J. Gresson, Bir . H. a little consideration should suffice to Bennar on the Board of directors, în plaes
cally without change. been successfully rafloated. She does not isiterest of foreigimurchante to
the Navy Department plans,
Pira InsuranceChinas have been Appear to have suffered noy dumúgo.
en-Medhurst, and Mr A. G. Wood who have The Congressional investigation of these booked at the improved rate courge the Cantonese in the habit, which resigned their seats, was confirmed. Sir, larges has revealed the fact that Cen-8E2, gives signs of becoming chronic, of flying Pan Chater and the Hon Mr H. Keasick grean Lilley is the agent in Congress Hongkongs are still enquired for at idare infurther request. to a boycott, whenever a nationality were re-elected directors on the proposition of the Lake Subrasting Company, a con-8310 but no shares appear to be available. happens
incur their displeasure. The of Mr G. Sayer, reconded by Mr. H. Mcern that is a bitter rival of the Holland at the mte
at $1.00 becomes a mem-: Americans have not yet forgotten their da Silva.
Submarina Company. This turn in the Hors D'Oevar. By A. Michio. Messrs own pleasant exporisers a few yours
Shipping. Hangkoug, "Canton Kelly and Walsty, Lad
Mr T. Skinner proposed that Messrs matter Las created great excitement in Macaos have been booked at 820, and ber and is entitled to exchange ag the British was for u time similarly Hutton Pottanad Mr C. W. May ha elected offcial circles. This book is n collection of pieces in tion over
threatened in the course of the agita anditos. Mr. Uzorio sonondakt na this was
more shares can be pinced at this Egnro: the policing of the West agreed to."
Charger and recriminations are heard in fow shares, however, are to be obtained same for any other novel on arrived at Wachang, the provincial prose and verse reproduced from the pages that their own lux 19ay not come on and Gentleisen: On behalf of the mem- by the interest in the investigation."
many quartor and other matters pending under $20. Indo-Chinas are also firmer River, and the Germans cannot know The Acting manager said Chairman Congress, are somewhat worshadowed at 28 and 24 for the Freferred and payment of 20 cents cash, Hong- of Blackwood's Magazine, The Graphic, of these fitte days. It is, indeed, absurd bera of the staff, I expense my thanks for capital and takes over the, seal to Sport and Gossip sud the Fuochow Echo. to suppose the the able. men who the hangs which you have just voted to me, estate man before he entered the Honso ás ourable at 810 and 840 respectively, and Kong currency, for every change..
Deferred combined after sales at the rate. Crasgressmen George Lilley was a real China and Mauila and Douglases ste pro- The writer is Mr A. Michio of the Imperia direor the great foreign "longa" me too The Chairan. That is all the business Congressman at large in 1903. Customs service who is, we understand, a shortsighted to coalims that these ebulli gentlemen. Dividend wants will be son of thoauthor of An Englishman in China.
tions of Chinese feeling ara in truth rady on Monday.
namon dunger. No piationality, it
THE LIANG HU VICEROY.
ARRIVES AT WUCHANG,
(Chinees Mail's Service.)
EARNOW, May 1, Chan Kwei Lung, who has been up | pointed Viceroy of the Ling Hu provinces, over which Chang Chih Tung.
had ruled for a number of years, line
morrow.
DISORDER IN ANHUI
MAGISTRATE MISSING
(Chinese Mall's Service.)
SHANGHAI, May 1. The Magistrate's Yamer in Yingshan hsien, Aalui province, which was set fire to as reported in yesterday's wire, has been reduced to ashes.
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The gale has abated. It is estimated that the damage caused by the storm will
punt to thire Lux
REVIEW.
The hook is very well got up, the japer, must he apparent can benefit in the binding and printing remind us strongly long run by periodic disturbances oết
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According to the Intest cohaus talon
of the first edition of Kipling's Barrack commercial oonditions. Thows Japan by the Kyst. Manipal authorities, the Room Ballack, "We are, finwaver, forced ese journalists who are so ready to atta
to admit that the poetry, even if we under-ute to foreign inshante à Machiavellian population of the city numbers 407,429,-
tand the local, mostly Shanghai, allusions, attitude in this matter should remember, occupying 77,973 houses falls short of Kipling and does not as a ton, that at the time of the boycott of rule rise above the efforts of the clever American goods it was very fredy hinted, afbune. The prose pisces on the other that Japanese were at the bottom of the from Yamada stating that the famo writer of original vors in, satognph and with probably no better foundation,
The Mainichilus resolved a report hand wo rate at a high standard of arcel-novemont. We depirpeated those sugges intorest and pleasure and could wish that that some Japanese journals, by making Amurios, has accepted an invitation the
We read them all with great tions at the time, and it is a great pity wrestler Hitachiyan who recently visited the space taken up by the poetry had been similar insinuations, are to mating to the inhabitante of his native provines to The Magistrate is missing. The dis-Dinner Party, A Night's Adventure or A of foreigners in commection with a more-
devoted to Atorics as good as A Chupase allece from their country this smpathies become a candidate for this impending trict is in a state of disorder.
Chinese Fluke. We commend as Others went which would ordinarily meat with Japanese General Election. See Us, being the confessions of Chinese the lisapproval of commercial circles in servant, to the careful consideration of general.
lence.
WEATHER REPORT.
The following notice is issued by Me Figg of the Hongkong Observatory-
China Sca
Latest Novels by the Best Authors (Colonial Edition) Arrive Every Mail.
URCHASER of one Novel
of
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And
Star Ferries at 2 for the old, and 818
new, Shell Transports have been booked | The Path of Lies, by Aliso and Claude- at dos. and close steady.
Adon. Rafineries.-Chins Sugars bave ruled Sandy Carmichael, by C. J. Bye. steady at 8135 with sales, and close with n Eve's Apple, by Alphonse Gourlander. firmor tensioner. There is no change to The Wlloughby Affair, by D W. Appleton, report Luzons which remain at 816.The Virgin Widow, by Randal t'harlton.
dining further advance has been The Wheels of Anarchy, by Max Pum established in Charbonnages, for which
barion.
Queüx.
BOD
On the 2nd at 11,do s.-The barometer tas risau uver Chink, and fallen over 8.W. 9560 is now offered. Raubs, are firm with The Paper of Park Lane, by Wm. Le Japan the Loochoos
buyers at 281 The depression over the Eastern Sea is kong and Whampoa Docks have been book-
Dreka, Raven and Godowns--Hong-The Lost Millionaire, by Liftian C. David. progressing slowly Eastwards,
Areas of high pressure of omsiderable ed at #103 and 104, and cles with buys Chim to the North of the Yangtse. intensity are lying over E. Japan, and at the fornier, rate Hongkong and Low- The Man Who was Thursday, by G. K.
loon Wharves haru-Pulod stondly with zalew Chesterton. Nh - winds may be expected in the Amor Dooks continse in regnest at 8, In The Fies of Night, by Dick Dinover.
Gridients are rather, steep, and strong at 852, and probable further boyers New The Past, by W. Jelgomouth She zo Frans Channel and the N. part of the and Shanghai Docks at the improved at gie Hitton's Sin, by Geo. Manville Fann, ofTh 8. Shanghai and Hongkow Wharvas Hongkong Rainfall for the 24 hours and are slightly easier with sellers in the north The Saxuage, by Warringtin Dawson. ing M10 a.m. to-day, 0.01 inches:
Last The 229.
A Jscotite Admiral, by H. B, Forster, A Japanice paned Nakamuin Katari Forest for the 24 hours ending soonkong Lands have again been booked at 889. One Fair Enemy, by Carlton Dawo
Lands Hotels and Busin4" -- Hong-| Vayonee, by Pereg James Brehmer. “ bide, a native of Yanguolt profecure torrow. who has for some time heen currying on a
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and Kowloon Lods at $96. Humphreys & New Cinderella, by Fred. Whishaw, TT le most annoying, as well as disagree Gross business in Chamulpo, has been, N. winds, fresh fair
Hongkong and Neighbourhood Estates have been booked at $10 and $104, MANY a person's life le rendered pisar-able, to be troubled with palus in the ordered to be deported from Hores for two 2 Formosa Channel; N. to NE. winds, ME's to there lo opal of it, fee CITEARNS HEADACHE CURE.-Tent cm be quickly cared by the use of good ano dos of Chamberlain's Calle, Cholers and Youry It has been discovered that this ataonge Can headache of gears, ocast of Ohine between Hung Lenin at quotations, Buanghai Lands are heat of Corn, by May 10: Almon, can be relived in less than betime by Stearns Wian of God Llver Ull. This remarkable is one and be convinced. For sale by all ition to Koreans without ord fuctfouth cast of China between Hong the worth to Tis, 55, but otage Shanghai Roblox, by James Blyth,
remedy produces wonderfal results, Gobelets and starekespen,
A regiment of soldiers has been de spatched by the Govora of Anhui i
overy Bachelor Moas in Hongkong. Tho in price of the book is $1.50. restore order.
and no other care. Alt hominte.
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kong and Banks Samo ns No. 4*
Hongkong Hotels, which can still be pro Thoir Marriage, by Curtle Tarke and close with buyers at $10 We have The Bio Lagoon, 7 H- De Vers Bus heard of no business la West Points or 1-
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Cation Mülls won have improved in The Mother, by Eder Flátott.
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