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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1908.

THE CHINA MAIL,

FRICTION BETWEEN THE CLOSING OF THE OPIUM instituting.cnquiries in Ceylon and Singe would be able to satisfy tho HousTHE RECENT PROSECUTIONS.

BULGARIA AND TURKEY.

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KILLING A RICKSHA COOLIE.

SHA GHAI JURY TWICE DISAGREE.

DENS.

A Vote of Censure Moved.

issued subsequent to the date of the The

In moving that-In the opinion of the for drastic measures, inasmuch as theed from Heugkong, the remainder of his ftive Council-moeting on Thursday after point out that the period allowed in the

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date. The seconder of the resolution has zotorrad to the large powers giron to the modificationmore particularly this matter Bui ding Authority and to the powers of before the Council, I submit, dir, has noth ing to do with any powers of modification. Le summoues related to mutters which

with anything in which the Building dealt with the sanitary maintenance of various properties. 'They did not deal Autiurity, myself, has power of modifica tion. I would point ont, Sir, that in no conversation with Mr Shelton Hooper, was care, except the course of a verba any representation made to me that there was any difficulty in carrying out any of

these notices. No ono sont in any stato- to fulfil theni, and no communication of. tent asking for a longer period in which any kind was received beyond the mare request of Mr Hooper, that something might be done to stop, for a period the that there are zip grounds for the adoption issue of these notices. I therefore submit of this resolution.

ference to the romarks of the Hea. Director Hon Mr J. W. Gresson- Sir, with re;

of Public Works, I should think that his own words am the strongest recommenda

pora sa to the best method for disparaging that the best opinion in Hongkong as

"typhoon quite two things were compliat the use of the drug.

the opinion of the Government coinci

"with... Thét, I think, disposes of the argui- Judging by the fact that they did nothinged with the measures proposed Since

Building Authority Criticised.

ment that it was impossible to gat work of definito bore, it was natural to suppose theso mesaures, by the pledge already

this kind carried out. If anything further that theyranlised that there was no necessity made, were to be based upon advice receiv Hon. Mr Murray Stewart at the Legislas was required in support of that I would Council the reason given in the House of gradual oessation of the fadian trade aspersion appears to me to fellow more or

case of those issued anhaoquent to the oc- -noou, further move? :—That the merabere carrones of the typhoon was less thu that Commons on the 28th July by the Under would, i Chius kopt faith, automatically Yes as corol ary. With the exception Loox, September 21.

Secretary of State for the Colonics, in until the extinction.of the opium habit in therefore of the statement to which of this Council regret the resent action of in the case of thors issued prior to that this colony. But when they found them referred as boing incompatible with facts the Building Authority in instituting on a explanation of the peremptory nature of solves suddenly freed with the problem of far as we at present know them, I consider large scale, criminal proceedings against, Frosh friction, has arisen hatween the order issued to gantz brallanes on the accepting or opposing a resolution the tornis the reply of the Under Sessetary satisfac property owners for failure to comply with

6th May are unsatisfactory, the Hon. Mr of which conveyed censure of the leisurely tory. When I read it the meaning it. Turkey and Bulgaria, owing to the Murray Stewart and :--Your Excellency methods, they evidently feared to offend conveyed to me was that the Under Secret the requirements of the law under circuns laster assuming control of the Runa debate on the Colonial Office vote. The anti-epius agitators by opposing it, they May 6th, was somewhat premature owing to rendered compliance impracticable.

The reasons referred to were given in the the powerful following of the English ary of State deemed that the extement of stances which, in the majority of cases, fif report of that debate, received here became anxicus for tactial reasons to create the exigencies of Home politics, Ho intend lian saction of the Orlentel railway during the recess, has no doubt been read the impression that they were already ed to assure the House that no steps would resolation which stands in my nay, I do He said: In proposing the second with interest by every member of this pursuing an astive policy in all directions, be taken to give offect to it without the The Turkish Note demanding the with-Comet, and sama of us, inteet most re- and were everywhere lending, instead of advice of the Government, and pledged the not intend to say more than a very few drawal of the staff is resented by for haring realised the point of our original

sidents, have felt grateful to Mr Lyttleton baing-driven, into action.

Government that advices would be followed words. The facts upon which it comments subject to the general policy of both sides are common properly and it is unnecessary protest no clearly and for having represent fiulgaria, where mugs moetings are edit my effectively. Is reference to the

closed. Before sitting down I wish to of the House that opfum divans should be to do more than recapitulate thers briefly being held to urge the Goremment to Colony was in the feruus (I quité from

that I personally most heartily endorse the Broadly spanking they may be recapitulated The Time):

words used by the hun, nerober speaking thos. Tarly in the second half of July a retain the line at all costs.

to this resolution, that the higher the large number of notices wera served upon motive which has prompted the policy of property owners in the name of the Building the Govorument, the more we to can- vinced that that motive is based not on Authority, eling upon them to execute the exigencies of party politics, but on the various repaire. Un the 14th July tromen. best traditions of our country, the less dous reine fel, causing considerable damage likely we should be to kick and the more and making larga call upon the reserve likely to heartily co-operate.....

Hon. Mr Stewart Your Excellency, 1 labour resources of local contractors. While believe I have the right reply. I only struggling with the extra work thus en- wish to say that I should have felt more tailed the Colony was visited by a sovere confidence in the belief to which you have committed yourself, that it was not said, typhoon which impressed itself forcibly tion for the passing of this resolution. Do but for the experience of como of the other upon a great number of houses in the town, gives figures which clearly state that the Colonies which one has hard, sud read and loft aliost every house at the Peak number of summonses issued and the num about during the last few years. In this elling madly, through broken windows ber complied with, in spite of the very ex. particular debeto Mr Lyttleton was refers and gaping roof, for immediate repair tradinary times, is satisfactory. It seems ring to the treatment of certain other That was on the 28th July, as we all have to tuo therefore that in Hongkong, and i tolonies at the hands of er-Under Secre- reou to remember. From that time now it is so everybody is extremely an taries of State when he spoke of these onwards for a month and more it was xious to comply with all reasonable Calonins so far from receiving respectable notoriously impossible to execute repairs recommen ations of the Bui ding or any in the House of Commons jeers and in have been the experience of everybody Director treatment, these colonies have received with any degree of rapidity and it must other Authority, and this was done, as the sults," I don't myself believe that the whase house or promissa stood in need of shows. He also referred to the fact could possibly be so bad in our case, still it mending that he had to wait. Nobody liked that no ditest communication was pude creates a doubt, and a doubt which seems it, because several typhoons were distantly to him or that a was not asked for to me to make it advisalde that we should reported about this time and the prospect any period of grace. I should say the No such kick against anything of that sort if any of being caught by one way, under the answer to that in obvious. thing of that soat is intended. A Tarde circumstances, distinctly disquieting, request was made to him because obvious the argument that he mount there was no But most people took a reasonable view of ly nobody expected summonses at that. time to ascertain the views of the people, the position sal, realising that every nerve particular period (Hest, haar). I think it seems rather to be begging the question, was being stained by the architects and that is all I need say on that point, and it because the original protest was hat they contractor, put their tempers ander te- vory much strengthens and not weakens did not give us time. Singaporo was ap

straint and exercisent the virtue of patience. the resolution as proposed. before than and Tudia well before that, so smacement that we read one day in the proached previnasly, Ceylon considerably It was therefore with somethiu like that, if I may be permitted to say, there papers of the irene of a large number of really does not seem any other pulite way summonses upon property owners terikāluro out of it. It is a little lame. In any case to carry out during this very period the former requirements the Building Au- plained away cannot, I think, be regarded thority in the matter of repairs. I havo is satisfactory. Therefore I do not propose been informed that as many as 30 were to withdraw my motion.

issued in one day calling upon property owners to appear at the Police Courty

Mr F. G. Figg, the Director of the Ob- I think on the 21st August It in just this kind of inconsiderate proceeding servatory in his report laid before the which uses the ire of the general members of the Legislative Council on public and brings the Administration Thursday afternoon states:--This-typhoon | into disfavour. In particular it natürálly arouses the ire of property owners and was of very similar type to that of Septom- leads them to regard the Public Health ber 16th, 1905. Some features were com- Ordinances with something much stronger nou to both, such as the abmace of warly than disfavour. When the new Act as barometrical indications, the presence of passed it was pointed out on all hands and

They therefore harriedly forestalled the recommendations of the resolution, with regard to Hongkong by dospatching the telegram of the bith Bay. The message was sent in order that its despater and teams In earrying out fie resolution of the might be effectively announced in the House for the discutangement of the opium debate on the opium resolution. As a tantiu, it was presumed by every one who tretical move it was well calculated. The took part in that debate that any action desired effect was produced. The annonce- taken by the Government would he rigiment brought down the House, Chours berate nil cautious, and in particular that greeted it, The Government scored. From they would sees to adist the comperation a practical point of view the main object of the authorities of the various Colonion of the opium policy was not advanced one koncomed. Less he was misinformed jot. The ordinary stops are now being there had been a priorous departure from taken. Despatches, reports, consultation. that wholesomeule in Hongkongcompromise. But the main object of the He was informed that a telegram was sent telegram was achieved. As I said, the by the Secretary of State on May dla sy Government scored. That, reduced to ing to the Colony of thougkong that his simple narrative form, is I believe what the Majesty's Government be decided to clone reasoned opinion of Hongkong hohis to be (Prom Que en Correspondent.j

the opiem esta listaments in Hongkong the history of this, apparently, high handed Emasonas, Sept. 20. That telegrams reached Hongkong three proceeding. We could not understand it, hopes afore the statement was made at the time, wause its comparatively After a two days' trial, Stevenson, public in the House of Commons, and harmles nature was obscured in the fast therefore before any information was instance by the news agencies interpolating the man who

was accused of the rauchsafe to the colony on the master the word forthwith into the order to murder of a ricksha coelie in Shanghai,taken place, se inr as lar was informeu, and obscurities. Bet that, it now seems clear, Absolutely no previous consultation had chuse the disans, and because of other was found guilty of maslaughter. The opinion taken of the members of the why the ordinary steps were not taken; Legislative Comcil the pole that and not the roon given by the jury twice disagreed and we sent back would be explanation given of this taxter Secretur This explanation af

apparently high braided proceeding,

fast fits the facts, and by the light of them to reconsider.

The explanation collared by the Unter the resons given by the Under Beretary Sucretury of Sute for the Colortes was as

are seen to fall to the ground, and to lie, in a confused heap, forming stumbling With referance to the complint that blocks, instead of ordinary steps we took action without corsulting the towards making the policy of the Govern-

thorities of Hongkong, although they mont palatable. did their best to ascertain the views of tlie BIG FIRE AT HANKOW. like it reasoned pining from the people, was quite impossible to get infiabitants of Hongkong."

sir, I think it is not to be wondered at if Hongkong inkubitans find that a hard saying The impression which it is cal-will be made more or less patable ac explanation that has itself to be ex. elated to ergate is obviously an untarnu alle impression. The words suggest that the inlahisar as are imposible people to deal with. No on world take it for a empliment. Anyone bigla take it as the less, to adopt. Sir Henry Blake's ex-resulted as follows slight at the very least; it is open to wis-prossion, shall we kick. construction It is not even fear.

Of course, the Under Secretary could Who did their best His Majesty's not be capected to explain the matter in Ministers or the Hongkong Authorities? this way. But surely he ough never to Thore is their for just that tinch ausbiguity have come within measurable distance of wing to the speed being reported in the setting up such a clutay indictment to do third person. Ent this ambiguity does not duty as an excuso. No doubt it is open to really signify, for His Majesty's Ministars anyone to contend that you cannot get a would natually suck to ascertain the views reasoned opinion from any large number of the people through the Hongkong of people. But I submit that it could Authorities. When and how did His only be averced of us in the scuso in which Majesty's Ministers thus do their best it would be true of almost any community. The rolega which they ensed to be In one sorse it would be true of London sent on the 6th May contained noreferre to the views of the people.

Prisoner was sentenced to a ger's follows- hard labour.

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ASTOR HOUSE TOTALLY DÉSTROYED.

(From-Ove Dies Correspondent).

HANOW, September 25, The Astor House

was totally destroyed by fire at one o'ckek zhis" morning.

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Envoy to the Tnited States to reitura! | nuthowities with the object of ascertaining carefully considorad? Doss consideration Gipson, L. E. Brett, G. Hoggarth, fact that on this matter being represented / ceded 32 miles on an average, and the

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THE SALT TAX.

A MISSION OF ENQUIRY.

loer Cricket. Olch, which was to have beea The annual general meeting of the Kow. hold on Monday avening, has been du-

definitely postponed.

to you, most of these sumus lives were typhoon must certainly be classed as a promptly withdrawn shows that you sail one for this latitude. The rainfall munity in thinking that they were unwisregard to the fact that the centre passed agreed with the general sense of the com- due to it was only 32 inches, which, having happen in spite of the asurances of Your practically over the Colony. is compart ly issued. But hat such things can

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various provinces to "enypiro the 1spproval of the Government's policy. Mrreal, it seems to me that it is the duty of day in the return match to-morrow, comply with the requirements of the law Goverzor states 1 am glad to be able to The Lending Lady, by Archibald Byre:

increase in the salt us has any in-thus:--- "jurious effect."

The Pursuar, by Morice Gerard.

her Splendid Sin, by Beadon Hill Workere in Darknow, J.B. Harris Burland, The Dazzling Alise Davison, by Florence

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entrusted to the mysterious abstraction hoon was certainly more severe than that It merely notified you. Sir, of an inhe likely to make a similar remark

known as the Building Authority would of September, 1906. The storm aroa TAS pending annancement. Apart from tint, about the inhabitants of any English,

be used with discretion. I understoot somewhat larger on this occasion, possibly, The following will represents Civil. Your Excellency the explantion is required to cover an Scotch or Irish town. He would be

asure this Council antecedent ported. It is therefore likely to hear about it if he did. Sergeants' Mew eleven on Saturing, at that it was the Government's desire to radius.

Service Club taim against the Middlesex end through this council the community,

in the proportion of 5 to 3, but the tinent to esquire when, 17 ever, did the fare we to conclude that because

al the arts

which Home authorities approach the Hongkong far away our misceptibilities need not be se.Dr. Dawson, J. McKay, H. Coombs, A.

2.30 p.m. sharp, on the Garrison Ground avoid unnecessary friction in carrying out strong gales blow does not appear to have. the provisions of the Act, and, "Sir," the the views ofthe-people And did the vary with the distance? This would be an Hongkong authorities inform, thua that unfortunate pression for an Under Burdett, H. Ellis, A. File, R. C. Barlow, Colony? rendoned aution was non-existent in the Secretary of State for the Celonies, to od J. McEwoo,

creato. It might have been expected that I ingiae not. How then did the Cader he would be carefulto avoid making remarks Secretary of Stato come by his kuowledge calculated to arouse resentment in over the He has senreply been king enough at his most distort of the communities with which duties to have learnt it by experience, upd for a time he is to be officially connected.

Excellency, and apparently willout the tively small. it can hardly to that he derived it from But perhape we shall be told that hedd the permanent officials of the Colonial not say it, that he said something quito

The Kowloon Cricko Club EE one of the Government, enggests, a

knowledge aml connect if the higher It routing to be stated that the Office because in that case Mr Lyttleton different, that the reporter is to blame, Telegraph Co., will meet in a friendl. gamo weak link in the chain of responsibility, observations from Gap. Reeks and Waglun would also have known of our parlade Or, nuy be, a meaning will be read into the

t-mortow on the Korleon Ground at 2.15. and with the idea of seeking to remedy Pet of the utmost vahe and the slate," and he would have realised why we text which will help the Under Secretary toata Major Chitty, Lieut. Brodersen, to the unoficial nambers of this Council, promptitude with which they forwarded The following will reprosent the bone this defects the only way that lies open lightkeepers deserve credit for the were thus trented, which he unuifestly did out. This has already been done by Ano, September 24.06.

Lieut. Richardson, L P., Robinson, 8. However, having unaccountsbly dolise rest of us here have found it, as an Mead (Capt.) H. Burger J. Blackburn, bers of this Doncil get the recent

editors and others who like nut of the Lightfout, J. Ferie, W. Dizon, J. H. amely by drawing particular attention them as long as telegraphic connection Duko Tani Cho. President of the edhitalf of this statement, the Underplanation, inexplicable. In the meantime and H. C. Clements.

the weak spot, I nove:-That the mem

remained intact. Board of Finance, has sent officials To Lyttleron with Laving provionely expressed calumes of The Times for all men to Secretary then proceeded to twit Mrs the statement stands. ceported in the

action of the Luilding Authority in institut. In his report regarding the redent The following have been selected to Largento criminal proceedings typhoon, to the Sacretary of State, the Lyttletoe explained his forti utteranes the Unofficial Munshers of this Council to

againat property owners for failure to

"I agreed with that policy, but what I colleagues to support me in voting for the

challenge it, snd I therefore look to my commencing at 3 pm. on the Hongkong under circumstances which, in the majority inform Your Lordship that the disaster

Cricket Club's ground. Mr R. Hancock's sail as that every person of sense pru

teana R. Hauceek (Capt.) W. C. D. able

of cases, rendered compliance impraetic gave occasion for many exhibitions of samel that ordinary steps had been taken purpose, and which I now move.

resolution, which I have dosigned for that

Turner, E. E. O. Bird, A. E. Launing,

·*" gallantry in saving life, and that the Police Don. Mr H. W. Slade.-I beg to second of the Colony sustained their reputation that would make the policy palatable." Hon. Mr Wei Yuk seconded the motion. Sharpe, 3rd Mid. egt.: Lt. H. Jsents the Chamber of Commeres has very

Bandanan Button, 3rd Mid. Reg. Cup, this resolution. The hon. member whorere for courage and devotion to duty. Upon this the Under Secretary sui

His Excellency-With reference to the Houghton, 105 Mah.; Lt. R. S. Lucy, fully dealt with the subject in his zomarks. Reprezentatives of the Chinese Con Life's Shop Window, by Victoria Cross..

The Tung Wa Hospital Committes and the Chamber of Commerce, I would point W. Edwards and H. R. Nakin.. out that Hand for July 28th, of the Im

regard to Lova and the Pooraitor, by Percy Whit. Mr Pearce's team: T. E. Pea to them. Under the Public Health and Build-Irving, Registrar General, Colony, and we have not therefore suy G. R. Home, 3rd Mid. Ragt. Capt. H.

powers were given tothe Building Authority M. Antron was the cause of saving the Love the Harvester, by Max Pemberton. by the Under Secretary for the Colonies.

the terms of the Ordinatico or in the exer which were late in making for shelter. Wo The Council of Justice, by Edgar Wallace. ly cosed to be operative. It is all a little press. In not aware whether any of these Reed, and A. G. Brawn,

Apparently the reason given" sudden- The resolution refers to reports in the local A. Hooper, A.D.C.; R. C. Witchell, A. Poss of his discretion; graait certain mediandorgand that an Uficer and 12 sailors & Woman's Way, by G. B. Bargin.

Flashwood, Capt. Garnett, R.A., E, B、 puzzling.

fications. This is the first instance which showed the greatest bravery in rising their The Surprising Husband, by Richard Finst the admission is made that the shorthand notes the House of Commons, reports wore copied from the verbatim

has come prominently before the public in | own krew at a time when the sea was high issue of the under in question, without but next to the Imperial fia surd, the

Hockey.

which this discretion raight very well have in order to save the lives of others. This The Harvest Moon, by J. S. Fletcher, previously consulting this authorities of authority which is usually secupted as the

boon wisely exercised, and it is diep deed of hersiem greatly admired by all The Lset Store, by Vinoont Brown. to Hongkong, was an extraordinary step to highest is the Times of London, and that

Mr. H. J. Garrett's XI v Kowloon C. C., pointing to find that the Building sections of the community of the Colony. The Wild Geere, Stanley J. Wayman. take: nox it is claimed that this extra report, as the hon. member pointed out, is tears met on the ground of the latter on power fixon to him Moravor it does small presentation to thes na a token of

Authority has unit scen St to use that Inaprevious letter we stated a desire tomake The Bigh Advanture, by Hugh De Sell get back into Government control all ordinary step was justifiablo because it was a third person report, and does not purport genfed and a very fast and interesting game at inspire rough confidence in the way intoar appreciation. We regret to learn from The Liberationist, by Harold Bindloss.

Thursday. Both sides were strongly coprs: privilegea concerning the postal service. quite impossible to get anything like to give the actual words used, However

which wo look for the Ordine to he reasoned pinioa from the infants and that may be, assuming the Times report witnessed, which resulted in a victory interpreted in the future. I know, Sir, it returned home thus preventing

oor latter that the cruiser has already Jack Spurlock Prodigal, by George Horsda

giving thea refugo is taken in an assurance that to iro fairly correct, I must say I did not for Mr Garrett's Team by 2 poils to mil. henceforth the action of his Majesty's rane place upon it when I read it quite the

your wish that this Ordinance should be offact to our desire. The offices and creer The 5th and the Flame, by Aller Maud The following represented Kowloon 0.0.: | istors will be guided by the advice teceived same interpretation as the hon. member

interpreted liberally and in a broad of HMS deb have gained mide Mondenen J. Mead, W. L. Weaser, W. N. Edwards, minded manner. 1 can only hope some reputation for their disinterested bravery. A Woman Perlected, by Richard Marali, from your Excellency. To those of us who who moved the resolution The statement. J. Blackburn, T. Clelland, H: Stone-way will be found so that these who are Being sudowed with love, for their fallow The Hate Flame, by Perry Burrou

ham, D. Nolson, G. N. Ford, C. W. your Escellency will give due weight to opinion from Rongkong appeared to me to the reasoned opinion of the inhabitants, it obviously mean that

of the Ordinance shall in fataie more lives of others, and, in picking up the Ixaven (A Black and White Story), hy appears that, after all, his Majesty's Minis

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effectively carry out your intentions.

drowning, gained honour for themselves. Douglas Blackburn, tore will probably be found availing them

The Hon. Director of Public Works. Although we cannot requite t'em with a Cynthes in the Wilderness, by Babort

Walce The semi-fins in the Kowloon Cricket ber to submit there are not sufficient pressatation, this not of Humanity will for

CHINA AND THE POSTAL --The ordinary stopsiconlet not be taken resolution moved by the Eon. member for R.A.; A. A. Claxton, R. O. Hutchinson, there is uù vecaison for me to amplifymity.. in a letter to the Hen. Mr E, A. Three Weeks, by Ekner Glyn..

SERVICE.

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Pesa, September 24.

The Imperial Government of China intends to direct the Board of Cow munications to take prompt measures

[BBCTER'S SERVICE]: EXPLOSION ON A FRENCH WARSHIP.

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for the reason given."-presumably, that

is, because it was impossible to get

And yet, notwithstanding this, be

reasoned opinión frum the inhabitants perial Parliament, has not reached this (Ca), H Harcock, A. W. J, Fenke, Lt ings Ordinance as amended; very large the typhoon state-The cutter lowered by The Future Mre Dering, by Thomas Qobb. ceeded to say that the ordinary stips authentic record of the actual words uncy M. Beasley, R.A.; E. A. Fowler, Cant under which he could either strictly enforce | lives of many persons from theso junks Hardy on the Bill, by M. E. Francia.

wore how being taken."

Marsh,

Lorimer

lave confidence that the advice oilored by that it was impossible, to obtain a reasoned Jeffrica, H. B. Balderson, and S. Lightfoot directly connected with the administration scop, toy used their energy to save the Angel Enquire, by Edgar Wallace,

was impossible to. between the succession of the now Secretary

obtain it in the time which had elapsed LADON, September 24. The premature explosion of a charge selves, in some measure, of the very thing of State to office, and the date on which Club Championship' is as follows:- pgrounds to justify the adoption of this reso-ever exist four meary. We shall i tu tho French-erviser Latouche Tréville that the Tudor Secretary of State said it the Colonial Estimates were brought for reusek v 8. G. B. Green. The latter Tution by this Council. In support if this I consider it a great favour if you will be

No

at Toulon caused a gun to explode, was impossible to got.

ward in the Elance of Commons. The new shattering the turret, and killing Siteen he seemed to relent, for almost in the The Colonial Estimates were to he debate, thus qualifying for the final. Mr that ware cumplied with during the period AYOL

Bat, Sir, no sooner had he said this than Government assumed offien ch April 16th

have had a statement prepared which hue so kind as to convey for us our senso of won the fret sat, 6-0, but Klimonack soon been laid befuse the Council. It shows the gratitude. recovered and took the next three sets, 6-2, men, two of whom were blown a hand-nust breath he claimed on behalf of the on May 6th, and then I preeune, der Jordan acted as referes.

nu bar notice issued and the number Government the support of the best instructions from the new Secretary of opinion in Hongkong."

State for the Colonies, it had been decided The inferencs is that though a reasoned that the presentment should be made of opinion is imposible to get, the kind the policy of the reconstituted Culinot.. parison.

Of these, that which supports was intended to have the meaning that

red fest into the air.

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Billarde

The following players won their gunos

to which those summunes referred to TOSE OF IT.—Whoa chu ost of taking apply. It shows that notwithstanding Tile-tasting and liver oil and emal- the rain storm and the typhoon, of no when you on got Storm Wine of LONDON, September 23.

obtainablo in divisible into degress of com- I don't therefore think that the phrase in the first round of the billiard baudican fourths were complied with and of those more good?

e notices issnod pra tically thread Live Cil, which is delicious and doen

five hundred and thirty milla in the action of the Government is regarded Hongkong was incapalile of giving at the Y.M.C.A. Messes R. D. Wilks, Lancashire are now closed. The opinion. Naturally! But then best cannut, on his was not time to get that reasoned opinion.-E. Ellis and Ospt. Baker.

by the Under Secretary as the best reasoned opimon, but rather that thore SG Balden, L Bayuo, J. HL. Gardicer,

The second round ia se followa -

is growing that the lock-out will not own showing, be worth anything. This, before the debate came on. Further, the B. D. Wilk + 60 v. A.R..Raven

•quickly be settled.

Sir, is the explanation which I have ven statement le by the Undor Se rotary S. G.Bolden 70 M. W. Bishop-200 tured to describe as unsatisfactory. And for the Colonies that he find donu his best w, Wensor 50 B. L. Frost CRUISERS FOR AUSTRALIA. when I realise that I have no described it to ascertain the views of the people of Long Capt Baker 100, L. Hayde

Lonpok, September 28,

The British Admiralty have agreed

to lend two up-to-date oraisers to Australia for training purposes.

SHIPPING DISASTER.

Low, September 23. The berque Star of Bengal bas beau

I am amazei at my own moderation. keng I confess I do not understand.D. Haigh + 20, J. A, Bauk

Sir, in the House of Commons, owing to unaware that any stepe had been taken to

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the limited time at the disposal of private obtain the views either of the Government members, it is the custom to ballot for the by of the people ed Hongkong peer to May 3 H. Miller 20 E. Ellis

J. II. Gerdiner 100., Li. Is Breton -- 100 privilege of bringing forward resolutione 6th, but perhaps more light may be thrown. Watkins 400 E. B. Ayris+ 30 dealing with matters of public interest, and this by some further communication

it asems to have just happened that from the Becretary of State or perhaps, as

Mr Johnson west a place for his opiam te, the hon. member suggested, it may be solution, as he might have won a doll in that ho tu inaccurately reported. Later on The master of an undiosteel, trading raffo eta bazaar

Colonel Seely agreed with Mr Lyttleton nk was Bend 85 at the Marine Court, Up to this time the opium policy of the that the ordinary steps, which are usually Government, had been conadated with couraken before making such an aus ochent to day, for falli g to proosed to the so- reoked of the Alaskan Const. Nine by the passing of former resolution de Coltugalooncerned, He pledged the the master of a private steam Launch had mendable deliberation. Chermitted to it cost of enaulting the Government of ohariga for junky on the Sith, tuát, whilan whites and 101 Chibere and Japanese May, 1906, they had contented themselves government to act on the advice which to pay Ent of $95 for Mlowing his whistle

with concluding an seiner redur lön of the fadisa aro

other than or the purposes of mariga

for the they/

and with from the

ada unde would, obtine ments. He balles

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A telegram from Johannesburg states that the Imperis Government has sbandoned the, Boheme for cobsentrating tronde on the coast..Pretoria, Staniorfori. Harrismith, and Potchefstroom vitromaio garrison towES.

WHOOPING COUGH. Jared in a vary Anögszins diasaso nale

Ako properly treated, but all dangermay be avoided by dringa Cham

dongh loose, and maken the parva- mg