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The Peking Government. Skaïl to have sent another regiment to Chiontao.

MONDAY, JUNE 15, 1908,

MILITARISM.

NEW MOTÓR BOAT FOR

CHINESE NAVY.

Messrs W. S. Bailey and Co. hero, book- | cd un order from the Imperial Chineso Government for s motor hours boat 83 feet in longth. The vessel will draw only 2 feet 6 inches of water and have speed if; 394 miles an humar. She will be equipped with electric light and highclass. Dutinga throughout and will meant four quick fir.

THE CITY OF FARIS, Soner or later. Japan is at the present time financially exhausted and Tientsin is feeling the elects us are we Bus there is plenty of room for optimism.

The British collection of works of art The present circumstances are unpropi-

at the Franco-British Exhibition is valued tious bus human experience teaches us at 000,000, The French collection in that bad fortune is inevitably succeeded valued at £400,000. by good. The Far East is now in the

Mr William Costella, died at his co- position of a man who bas put his whole sidence at Carrawang, N. 8. Wales, on Maying guns. fortune to the legal issue and who los His age has been registered as 111 years. He leavern widow, two sons, siz emerge

triumphant--but at great cost. daughters, a large number of grandchildren, terminates on 6th June, 1908. There must needs be a period of re-and at least thirty great grandchildren.

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BIRTH. Basy. On June 6, at Shanghai, to Mr and Mrs ARTHUR G. BRAY, & Bon.

DEATH.

CBAMPION.-On Sunday, June 7, Eigin Road, Shanghai, NELLIE CONSTANO, the beloved child of Major and Champion, aged 15 months."

cuperation and so we can assure Tieu- tain that although it has at the present lime canse for momentary regret ite trouble is but transitory. Beller times

are coming to the Far East.

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MOTION TO SET ASIDE JUDGMENTS.

The motion to set aside judgments "I was told by the captain of the given in certain setions on November 30 of ship to make fast just asterp," said one last year, on the gals that defendants. defendant, and five others gave a similar never had a place of business at Hongkong. -ozensa, at the Marine Court, to-day, when at ever lived hero, and that, the douts, if the Hon. Commander Basil Taylor, R.N., | any at all, wero incurred in the÷Empire öf fixed them or seven days" onclt for Chins, and that the writs by way of sub-

puking their sampans fast to the S. S. Signal.

SOCIAL, AND PERSONAL.

A concert will be held at the Seamen's

stituted service were wrongfully obtained, como again before the Chief Justico, Siv Francis Piggott, at the Suprelle Court, this morning, 20

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ABUSE OF, AUTHORITY,

(Ezzinive Servics, supplied by Reuter, ría Bombay)

LONDON, June 13.

A telegram from Berlin states that four sergeants of the German Foot Gaards have been sentenced to periods of imprisonment ranging from fifteen to eleven months, for brutality to their subordinates.

A lieutenant who was also accused

was acquitted.

(EXUTKEN SERVICE.] BRITAIN'S NAVY.

New Type of Warship,

The question of China's, bona-fides, with respect to the efforts being made 3 to suppress opium smoking throughout the Empire, is one that is often made Laeythe subject for argument, but even granting that the Chinese Government is in earnest in its protestations, there is still another factor to take into consideration and that is Are the this Chinese officials co-operating with the Consul General Ragsdale and Mrs and Government? According to our Sanning Miss Ragsdale, lafs Timtsin ly the mail Goods per Malta not cleared at 4 p..correspondent it does not seem as 11 train on Juno 5 for St. Petersburg Mr and the Hon. Mr H. E. Pollock, K.C.. with 13.5 inch guns. The new ship→

MEMOS FOK TO-MORROW.

F-Miscellaneous.

Goods per Montrose undelivered after

date subject to rent.

on this date subject to rent.

General Memoranda,

WEDNESDAY, June 17

Goods per Prehauur-andelivered after

4 p.m. this date will he landed.

THURSDAY, June 18-

Institute, Howloon, this evening, com mancing at 830 p.m. The programme has been arranged by Madan Rilot.

they were in the districts surrounding Ragsdale wil there enter into his new Sunning. He writes:-"I am afraid appointment as the C. 8. Consid. our Anti-Opium friends were somewhat

too sanguine in their expectations of It is reported from Hiroshimon that. what the Imperial Edict would accom-Lieutenant W. A. Moore, of the British plish in the direction of checking the artillery, has been attached to the Fourth 6 pro-Auction of Postage Stamps at smoking of opium. At the present to study the artillery anethos of the Harvy Gun Battery at Hiroshima in order time the drug is being consumed as Japanese Array,

Mr Geo. P. Latumort's Sales Rooms.

FRIDAY, June 19:

Goods per Bentorlich andelivered after ruuch as ever in certain parts and more

this date subject to rent.

SATURDAY, June 20

11 a.m.Anction of Machinery, Plant, Stock-in-Trade. Goodwill. &, of the Canton Nan Yang Tobacco Co., Ltd. Noon-Auction of Leasehold Property, at Mr Geo. P. Lammert's Sales Rooms. TUESDAY, June 23:

M. Natal Establishments,

stringent measures are necessary if the Mr J. Uelbourge, of Shanghai, has been opium habit is to be eradicated. The appointed Consulat Kobe for the Argentine fault lies with the officials who, them-Republic. The agency for China of the Belves addicted to the habit, are very lax Comania General de Tobacos de Filipinas hitherto conducted by Mr. J. Delbourgo in giving effect to the instructions from will be carried on by his son. the authorities at Peking. It is also possible that bribes are responsible for

The plaintiffs in the actions wore. Kew Cheung Tang, trading unilor the style of the Tai Tuck Tang Bank; Fook Pung Loong, Yee Shing Chong, and I Hang Chu, taling as Hang Yee Lee, and the defen- dants were Tang Shing Wo

Mr. M. Slade, instructed by Mr Crow-

LONDON, June 12. The "Daily Telegraph's" Portsmouth: correspondent states that immediately the battleship S. Vincent is launched in September next, preparations will be made to lay down another battleship of 21,000 tons diapine ment and armed

instructed by Mr F. B. Deacon, of Messrs may possibly be driven by gas engines, Deacon, Looker and Deacon, was for the dispensing with funnels, and she will defendants.

cost 2 millioossterling. Hon Mr H. E. Pollock, read affidavits | in support of the motion.

ther Faith, appear for the plaintiffs

Mr Slade briefly addressed the Coust THE KING'S VISIT TO RUSSIA. holding that there was abundant evidence and His Lordship rofused the application.

Fears of Trouble Dissipated.

that appellants had carried, on business at Hongkong.

VOLUNTEER CONCERT,

Prizes Distributed by the..

Governor.

Baton Chinda. Vice-Minister of Foreign

There was a splendid satendance at the 10 p.m.- A: ction of Sundry Old and Sor- the official's inactivity. It will be seen Affairs, and Baron Payashi, former Minis Volunteer tend-quarters on Saturday plug Naval & Victualling Stores, at from the above that there is practically ter to Peking, have been appointed Japan-evening, when a striking concert was held, little change in the position of affairse Ambasadors to Germany and Ialy, during an interval of which the Shields,

respectively. Mr Yamaza is appointed |Cups and prizes won by the volunteers: with regard to opium. Edicts are Secretary of Embassy in Loulon in the in recent rite contests, were distributed useless unless there is sufficient power place of Count Mutsu Hirokichi, Mr H.by His Excellency the Governor.*.

NOTICE.

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addressed to THE EDITOR.

Correspondents must förstart their names and addresses with any coramasiticaline ad- dressed to the Editor, not for publication but

A platform was nicely aged with plants and palms, surmounted with banners extending on either side right

LONDON, June 12. Commenting on the meeting of the King and Tear at Reval, the German press say that while the changes in European politice, especially as regarde Macedonia, were foreshadowed by the meeting, it was only natural that anxiety should he excited, but that the emphatic insistence on peace by both monarchs is- destined to dissipate all fears.

THE È G. ON THE CUSTOMS.-

Europeans to Disappear.

LONDON, June 13. Sir Robert lart, interviewed by

Letters relating to busi-vera should to addre

• should be address" in the hands of the authorities to enforce Tjuin, Councillor of Embassy in Londen, is

then, and unless those who are appointed Japanese Minister in Leking Communications relating to news should be responsible for that enforcement are

Mr A. R. Firth has Teen appoisted up to the excellent trained portrait of His honest in the performance of their duty British Vice-Consul nt Ozalo und las vov Majesty the King high up ou the wait. Reater's representative, said that he This it seems is too much to expect yet, entered upon his duties Mi Firth bus and altogether the scheme made a pretty thought the young Chinese would bow and it is well that the attention of His had long experience in Manila as Vice-picture

to a course of training, and be admis Majesty's Ministers, who are adopting Consul. The authorities at Osaka, have Punctually to time His Excellency arrived, sable to the Custom's service in four or so high an attitude with regard to this oficially expressed their areiation of accompanied by Mr A. J. Brackenbury, five years. question, should be called to the actual position of affairs, as reported by men

therefore, be presumed to speak with authority.

aa evidence of good faith.

the British Government's action in re his private secretary, and Captain Mitchell Astime advanced, the foreign element establishing, after a "lapse of a number of Taylor, his A.D. C., and the party was would gradually disappear, but the years, a Consular office in the commercial greeted on entering the spacious drill ball, Osaka angrebants, who have had occasional of the National Antheat ly to bring documents all the way to Kobe, will value the convenionee.The Kobe Herald."

All letters for publication sould be writen are guaranteed ABSOLUTELY on one side of the paper only, PURE being manufactured with

No anonymously signed communications thus have already appeared in other pagers will be who are actually on the spot and must capital-of-the Empire, and doubtless the wore the concert was hold, with the strainservies would remain such as at present will play Special Selections of Music curing the FINEST INGREDIENTS inserted.

and after Dinner, co the Lawn.

Orders for extra copies of the CHA Man Eongkong, Juve 16, Igna,

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Alterations and additions to Advenisements:

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A hailstorm burst on Tokyo on Juno: on Pogea 1, 2, 4, 6 and 7, should be sent to our 8 of violence withont precedent in the Offseat 5 Wyndham Street not later than 11 last sixty years. a. New Advertisements should be sent to

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HONGKONG, MONDAY, JUNE 15, 1908.

TIENTSIN'S TRADE."

Co mural engineer and ten divers, using two diving apparatuses, are engaged ia the search for the body of Colonel H. Martin in Lake Chusenji, Japan.

According to a native paper, the Ministry of the Interior is about to go mulgate the new code of regulations for the control of the opium monopoly intreaux throughout the Empire.

It is stated in New York cable of June 4 to the Asal that Mr Yamato Ichibinebi, who graduated from Stanford

during the currency of loans, Opportunity was taken during an in- Nothing can prevent China from terral by Lient. Colmel Clasps to becoming a world power, but she will welcome His Fixcellency amongst them to move slowly, and it is unhedly that she present the prizes

will change from a friendly into an aggressive power.

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CHINESE SEAMEN.

Barred from the United Kingdom.

Among the passengers who left Shanghai

On going forward to receive the hari. for home on June 6, saye a Shanghai paper. some trophies at the hands of Sir Frederick were Mr. and Mrs J. R. Harding. Mr the recipients were cach loudly cheerel

China means to do something in Tibet, Harding, who was a pupil of Sir W. G.

His Excellency said: I have to thank and she is seriously considering the Armstrong & Co., the famous Wiewiell firm, you for the hearty welcome you have given development on commercial lines, the joined the Imperial Maritime Customs name here to-night, And the kind invitation establishment of a postal system in that Assistant Engineer twenty-eight youre ago to present the prizes. I thank you for region. In 1805 he received the acting appointment allowing me to preside over such a pleasant of Engineer-in-Chief, a post to which he gathering, and I can only heartily con- was definitely appointed in 1893. Mr Bard-gratulate those who have won the cons ing was also Consulting Engineer to the and prizes this evening and to say that Korean Customs, and from 1904-05 was I hope they may be accessful next year, President of the local Society of Engineers and also that those who are not winners! and Architects. Hu. has been almost must not be discouraged. Especially entirely responsible for the lighting and do I welcome the new Infantry Com

Loston, June 13. "buoying" of the China coast, and has pany, and by this time next porn, with

Mr Churchill assured a depatation written numerous papers on engineering their new sad popular exptain (Captain: L subjects. Mr Harding banded over control A. M. Johnson), I may have the pleasure of British seamen that it was not of his department to his successor. Mr D-and everything points favourably to it intended to allow Chinese sailors in the C. Dick, last Monday, and he and Mrs to congratulate him on the success of the United Kingdoin, and that new regala- Harding now go home to enjoy a well company when we meet to distribute the tions were being drafted requiring them

ed retirement, in which they will have prizen (Loud applause.)

to pass the language tear unless they ple time to devote to their numerous The prizes list was as follows:-Blake could prove they were Britishers. • hobbies. They will be inised by large Shield, No. 2 Company (Capt. Wood).

Dry Ginger Ale GREAT regret is being expressed in Tien- University last year, has been appointed circle of friends, who will wish them Gascoigne Shield,. No. Company (Capt.

in Splits Price $1.20 per dozen. Credit given of 60 cents per dozen NEW FILMS EVERY SECOND DAY for hottles returned in good condition

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The Hongkong Cißematograph is now exhibiting a good series of films, all of which are well worth seeing. Miss Lytton is also singiel new songs and she is nightly encored. Further new pictures are pro mised at no-early date.

though it is to be hoped, not less active, (Capt. Skinner) Sergeants Cap, No. 2

life.

MEETING OF SHORTHAND SPEED COMMITTEE.

Company (Capt. Word), Lugard Cup, shouting over unknown distances, Sergt. A. Lapsley. Championship Cap, Bombardier Borby: 2nd prize, Capt. Word; 3rd, Sergt. Marshall Riffe Handicap, 210 yds, 35,

- Pitman's Shorthand Speed Committee Lieut. Northcote, 2nd Gunnar Beattie

the last issue of the Imperial Maritimo Custom'a returns. Compared with last year there has been a decrease in almost every import. And, although economi- cally considered, less imports might be regarded with equanimity, there has

for Hongkong, held a meeting at the rooms 3rd, Gunner Smith; 4th, Liant. Ross; 5th, been a similar falling off in regard to The "Hankow Daily News states of the Inspector of Schools, Saturday Capt. Skinner. Rifo Faucicap, 500 yds.; exports. This Colony and Tientsin that the burden of the compensation paid evening, when Mr E. D. C. Wolfs presided sty Corp. Biden 2nd, Gunner Anderson; to Japanese shop-keepers who suffered and there were present Very Rev. FPJrd, Surat, Bajor Gloynth, Lieut. have sentimental associations and we during the recent riots has fallen on the do Maria, Roy, Dr. Pearce, Me A, Ramsay, Northcote St, Sapper Haines. Riffs cannot fail to extend sympathy when Tata of Constabulary Feng Chokoon, who and the Hon. Secretary, Mr. S. Kingsbury, Handwap, 600 yds, let Gumor Blinn; has been forced to sell three steam-launches Me W. H. Donald and Rev. Augastin 2nd, Bombardier Sorby, 3rd, Sergt. Chap- the northern port is in distress. But for a sam slightly exceeding trents Placzek were unvoidably abwal.

man 4th, Gunner Manuk; ft. Lieut we counsel our neighbour to take heart thousand tools in order to meet the drain

on his purse of grace. The present depression : 14

attributable to causes which happily come bat saldom. It was the war be tween Japan and Russin which caused

NORTH BRITISH AND MONROANTILE DELICIOUS COOLING DRINKS feverish prosperity in some places and unforeseen depression in others. Every Colony and settlement in the Far East profited to some extent by the war--and they are now paring the price. Business

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The Japu Gazette publishes the first wireles" message appearing in a newspaper in Japan. Wireless telegraphis. apparatus is intelled on the Tangenari,”

and messages were successfully tirnsmitted

THE MOROCCAN QUESTION.

A Disturbing Factor.

LASDON, June 13. Mulai Hafid's entry into Fez zeriously affects the situation, and will probably oblige France and other powera reconsider the position.

THE YUNNAN REBELLION,

France's Claims on China.

LONDON, Jang 18.

The next spoed examination is to be held Scott Rifle Aggregate Handicap. 1st

A Serni-officis. communiqué, at Paris at the Technical Institute at the end of Bombardier Sorby: 2ad, Gummer Bunn, this month. The hon, secrotary will be 3rd, Gunner Manu Ride Aggregate how that France adheres to bar plessed to receive applications from selspoke Handicap, Officers only, Capt. Wood. Ritter demands on China, and also requires Aggregate Handicap, Sergeants only, Sargt that the Chinese shall place no further and individuals before Saturday next. -

Marshall.

obstacles to the carrying out of French- Licat Northocto was responsible for the | mining conecasions in Yuanan,

THE “LUSITANIA".

A new Polar expedition, to be aided excellent musical programue, and amongst 66 miles off Cape Inuteyo to the Yokohama by balloon detachmentsstationed at various those who contributed to the success of Genend Post Office and thence by special points, is being equipped under the evening by voel and instritiiental music arrangement to the Gazette, and also to auspices of the Russin Ministry of wore Osplein Taylor, A.D., Surgeon the Kokumin " and " Hocht."

Marine, with the object of discovering a Captain Forsyth, Staff Paymaster Gyles, north-east passage between the Atlantic from H. M. 8. Flom, Capt. Parke, Mr Carrullien, Sapper Todd, Gunner Moura, sad the Pacific Oceans...“

Mr. H. Chahuers, Corporal Biden, Mr P. W. Golding, Gunner Pelling, Dieut, Northcote, 2nd Corp Hunt, R., and

AN AUSTRALIAN COMMERCIAL

A Record Broken.

LONDON, June 13. The Cunard liner Lusitania bus 87- rived at Sandy Hook having orcssed the

minutes, which is a record, đư Atlantio in 4 days, -20 hours sud &

is bad, not only in Tientsin, but in TRAVELLER'E STORY, Hongkong and pretty well everywhere so many changes of elimate and waterOUR physician may be bitey or out of Mr R Robertson. Mesars Chalmere

TT is the commercial teavaller bo ands BE ON THE SAFE SIDES in this part of the world. The conditrying. Mr Chis G. Chapman, who repre town fuet at the time some member OCtions of war necessarily mean the intern large Brisbane concert, had been of your family has an attack of colic crud E. J. Chapman wore efficient accou

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of it: I procured a bottle and experienved stress for the people who have to protest rollolates a hingedien done Before Colic, Cholers and Discshoes Remedy vide it and it is inevitables est exhala, the bottle was finished I wax odred and has boàn in use, for more than a tiled of principles: Those who know it best are be the most successful remedy yel discOTOR- have not been troubled since Talera century and honnever been known to bail loudest in ita praise, & tonie reconstractor tion-finnucial exhaustion must come for his ball chemieta sad storekeepers For sale by all chemiate and storekeepers of race merit, delightful to take,

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