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THE CHINA MAIL.

German source.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1909,

NEWS OF THE ĐẤT,

The United States have resolved to

PARIS, nice things said about our conduct in ustvo races by a lieneficial policy" He India, it is nevertheless gratifying in observes that the native Tadian souliers STREET.

the extreme that they come from a venerate their British officers with a spend $600,000 on military sirships. 536...

devotion bordering on fanaticism, a The first voice to be dealt with is the proof, he says, that the British under article which Vice-Admiral Eroar wy stand how to associate with the Judian Ready made Day and Even-Ameren ontributed to the January population. The writer pays a warm

Laces, Trimmings, Under- clothing, Boots and Shoes, Hosiery, and Gloves, etc., etc.

to-day from Macao and went into dock for The Portuguese gunboat Patris arrived

repairs.

There were 421 European and 175

JAPANESE STUDENTS IN CALIFORNIA.

(Reuter's Service to the China Mai

Copyright protected under Ordinance of 1894.)

Lomor, February 6. ̧

The Governor of California, Mr

ended February 7th.

rach legislation would be an unfriendly having found twenty-two tine of Amcy

The revonus officers at Singapore act towards Japan, Chandu on the

The Legislature decided to postpone Weo Bir Company's action in the matter until the 10th steamer Hong Hao, on December 15, the inst master, Capt. Home, was fined $500 by the Fourth Bugistrato on January 80----

PRACTICAL PATRIOTISM

ing Gowns, Paris Models number of the Deutsche Revue. Vice tribute to the British officers engaged Chinese visitors to the City Hall Library Gillett, in a message to the State in Eats and Togues Admiral AULETELD, whose judgment along the North-Western frontier, many and 100 Eurpean and 5,980 Chinesu visi Legislature, naks that the Schools Bin on naval matters is entitled to the of whom he found.combined qualities tote to the Museum during the week be reconsidered, as the enactment of highest respect.. declares: "War of soldiers, diplomatists, scholars, and between Great Britain and Germany born rulers of men in one person under the present political conditions Discursing British policy towards the would be disastrous, but not on account|lawless tribes of the North-West frontion 67% of the quantitative superiority of the Count KONIGAMARCK recorda bis impres British Fleet over the German fleet." sica that the British rulers of the He then proceeds to argue that, although country have discovered how to treat the numerical superiority of the British these unruly bandits by putting them Navy over the German naval forces is on their honour, thus enlisting them in formidable ou paper, the read superiority the service of civilisation. "Great ia not so great as to render a naval war nations are always modest. The Eng- a bopolcas undertaking for Germany. hebmau never boasts," says this eminent "An Anglo-German war," proceeds military expert, whe also passes an ex- VON AHLEFELD, “would be as revoltingtremely favourable verdict on the Indian

DEATH.

WarsBERG-At Hongkong, on 5th Web- ruary, SAMUEL WEINSBEG, late of the Standard Oil Company. Aged 37. Shanghai papers please copy.

MEMOS FOR TO-MORROW. Miscellaneous

10 .Military Gun Practice.

Mooting.

S. MOUTRIE & Co., Noon-Morting of Koploca Land no and fcolish an event, judged from an antiva troops. "They consist, physically

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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dr G. P. Jordan reported on Sunday that Her Excellency Lady Laugard's con- dition has made considerable progress since the last repert.

and Dr Alfredo Zayas, Vice-President, of General Jose Miguel Gomez, President, the Republic of Cuba are already quarrell ing over the spoils of office.

Brigadier-Generals Mills, Fershing and Hedges have been retired from service in bo Brigadier-Gonorals Carter, Brush and the Philippines and their successors will Potts.

―

Mr J. W. Jamieson, of H. M. Consular

Service, formerly Commercial Attaché and for the past three years Foreign Superin-

will, it is expected, shortly be appointed

international political point of view, as and morally, of the best human material could be imagined; nevertheless, there from which soldiers can be produced, exista in Germany a lively desiro to Although the Sikhs, Gurkhas, Pathans, become acquainted with British and Rajputs, are, perhaps, alightly armaments;" which means in plain interior to the troops of Continental p.m.-Barmaton's Grand Circus at language that German naval officere, armies in tactical training, nevertheless tendent of Chinese Labour in the Transvaal, Causeway Bay.

from a purely professional as distin-their other military performances guished from a political point of view, justify the fullest confidence being felt would like to reveal their efficiency by in their military efficiency. They would trying conclusions with a worthy rival. be able to take the field against European

"The British Navy," continues our

armies."

General Memeranda. Register of Shares of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation loss from this date to 20th inst. melusive. WEDNESDAY, February 10:-

Goods per Britannia notolcared at 4p.m. friendly critic, was formerly superior

on this date subject to rent.

THUMEDAY, February 11-

2.8 p.-Anction of Household Forci tare, &, at 77, Wyadham Strest. Goods per Izaba Maéu vot cleared on

the date subject to rent. FRIDAY, February 12:-

9.10 p.m.-Choir Concert at City Hall. Goods per Consigntia nadelivered after

this dato subject to reut. Gooda per Sibaria undelivered at None

on the dare subject to rent, SATURDAY, February 13-

Hotal.

Are

H. M. Consul-General at Canten.

The death is reportad st Tientsin of Mr C. Lennox Sinipson, of the Imperial Mar- sima Customs. Mr Simpson came out to join the I. M. C. in the early sixties, and Count KONIGSMARCK, bestows unstinted bas been a Commissioner for upwards of to ours simply in the number of praise on British administration in thirty years.

Until recently, he was warships, but recently the British India, declaring that British official stationed at Ningpo. Admiralty introduced the policy of are characterised by iron self-control

The death is announced of Viscount superiority in the size of battleships,

and absolute integrity. Their im- Fajimaco Tanaka, á Privy Councillor who and this policy proved a fatal mistake. partial justice and unselfish moral was twice a Minister of State and held the Contrary to the expectations of the British official, who is practically just and Viscount Tabaks was born at Nazoya in

septiment

exemplary. "The posts of Minister of Bome and Paris.

British Admiralty, none of the rival free-and-easy in his association with the 1845 and was the most distinguished naval Powers were slarmed at the in-natives and is generally beloved, Imperialist in the Owari Clau. He was Devonian Dinner at Hongkong creased expenditure, but, following Great understands how to obtain the confidence mainly instrumental in inducing his liege of the conquered races, and how to lord, subsequently Marquis Tokugana, Goods por Nippon Mare undelivered at Britain's example, built Dreadnoughts

noon on this date subject to rent.

to renounce the cause of the Tokugawa with all possible speed. The rapid policy of enlightened government. He appointed to a high poot in the Educa- gain their support for the beneficent

Shogunate. After the Restoration he was FRIDAY, February 19:~~

construction of Dreadnoughts. has thus is no borracial enveloped in red tape. tional Department. He became Minister produced serious disadvantages for His colonising gerius consists in bia of Justice in 1880, was appointed Envoy England, especially in the introduction power of insight, in his capacity of adapt Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the enlarged type of battleship, which ing himself to local conditions, and in Communications relating to new should be has readered the entire fleet which is tolerance. The atmosphere of free addressed to THE EDITOS.

dom and independence which is charac England hitherto possessed more orteristic of the Mother-country is also Letters relating to business shouūdba oddress leas obaclete, and enabled the rival found in India. John Bull' is master: ed to Tas MasaGEE,

Correspondents must forward their names.

naval Powers to begin the race fur of India, but he seldom commands, and

Well filled houses both at the afternoon and addresses with any communications ad naval supremacy on equal terms. Great still more seldom prohibits. Great dreamed to the Editor, wat for publication but Britain's quantitative superiority to the India of to-day and it holds the Indian citeas and the excellent programme placed Britain's moral influence has created the testified to the continued popularity of the and evening performances on Saturday

as evidence of good faith.

All letters for publication should be written other naval Fowers is dus less form- Empire together. England waters before the public was from time to time on and side of the paper only.

fidable than was formerly the case." the Indian deserts, assists the inhabitants deservedly applauded. The most sous-

9 p.n-Performance by Hongkong Amateur Dramatic Club in City Ball,

inserted.

NOTICE.

the

Rome in 1884, to Paris in 1887, assumed the Chair of Justice in 1891, and after his resignation was made & Privy Councillor.

HARMSTONS CIRCUS.

(Reuters Service to the China Mall:

·Copyright protected under Ordinance 3 of 1894)

LONDON, February 6.

A War Office, comanusique stater that Company have resolved that all clerks the Directors of the Alliance Assurance entering the Company's service after March 1st will be required to join tho Territorials, the Company allowing the necessary leave with full salary.

KAISER SUMMONS THE CHANCELLOR.

(Reuter's Service to the China Mail: Copyright protected under Ordinance of 1894.)

LONDON, February 7. For the first time since the publication of the famous interview, H.M. the Kaiser has zummoned the Chancellor to

the Patsce.

BRITISH NAVAL EX- PENDITURE.

SHARP DIFFERENCE OF OPINION.

سخت

(Reuter's Service to the China Maй: Copyright protected writer Ordinances of 1894) ·

LONDON, February 7. The Daily Chronicle states that the the prospect of the increased expenditure Liberals are increasingly indiganat over

on the Navy.

The Conservative newspapers are reminding Mr Asquish of his promise to maintain the Navy at the two-Power

standard..

THE BALKAN DIF- FICULTIES.

(Reuter's Service to the China Mail:

Copyright protected under Ordinance 5 of 1894.) No anonymously signed communications that Regarding the training of crews, the in leading a peaceful existence, bestowe tional items of course were looping the loop

LONDON, February 7. have already appeared in other papers will be Vice-Admiral points out that the long nativce, and honours public services has been to Hongkong and those who have of the suggested agretsnopt between the

and the daring performance with the wild the blessings of civilization on

The Forts is adopting a stiff attitude - animals. It is one of the best shows that towards Austria's proposed modifications service system prevalent in Great without distinction of race or colour." Orders for extra copies of the CIA Man GENUINE AGE should be sent before 11 a.m. on the day after Britain offers advantages over the thres

not already paid a visit to it should not two Powers and has refused to assent Such is the opinion held by the man miss an early opportunity of doing so. publication. After that hour the supply is years' period served by German blue who dedicates his book to Lady Blood, The management intend to conclude an limited. Cash 10 ct., Credit 20 ete., per jackets who are copscripts, while, on BLOOD, "In

to them.. the wife of Lieut-General Sir BryDos Saturday, the 13th inst. Tceal equestriana The Porte baa mat the Russian pro- sincere admiration and are up for to-morrow evening and it is posals outlined in the telegrams of the Alterations and additions to Advertisements the other hand, the recruiting system reverence for the Englishwoman in anticipated there will be some fun over the 2nd inst., with a complicated counter an Pages 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7, should be sent to the involves the danger of a shortage in India to whom England owes not. the nat Ofice, No. 5, Wyndham Street, not later than 11

Matinees will be held on Wednesday um. New Advertisemente should be in hands, which is already evident in the least of her position and power in that before 8 p.m.:

afternoon and Saturday, case of stokers. The chronic lack of

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The China Mail.

HONGKONG, MONDAY, FERNUARY 8, 1909.

TWO VOICES.

recruits who are willing to enter the Navy as stokers is a weak point in British naval organisation.

country."

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The English Mail of the 9th January was delivered in London on the 6th just,

Our readeze' attention is drawn to the advertisements of the Hongkong Jockey Club to be found on the back page.

morning.

A GIFT TO THE CATHEDRAL.

A solid silver Alms Dish has been pre- seated to S. John's Cathedral, Hongkong, in memory of the late Bishop Burdon by his only surviving children, Major John Alder Burdon, C.M.G., of Northern

Nigeria, and Edward Rossell Burden,

scheme.

F

LAUNCH OF AN AMERI CAN DREADNOUGHT.

(Reiter's Fervice to the China Masl Copyright prolecies under

· Ordinance 3 of 1894.)- ̄

LONDON, February 2.

U.S.S. Delaware, has been launched at The American Dreadnought, the

M. A., of Cambridge. The Alms Dish was Newport News. Her armament consists designed and made by Mr F. Alexander, of ten 12-inch guns. Walberswick, Southwold, Suffolk, and the

Vice-Admiral von ARLEFELD Considera that the devotion of British officers and crews alike to uport decreases their naval eficiency, because it deprives

The time table of the Hongkong them of the time which would otherwise College of Medicine for the spring session be devoted to technical naval training commencing 1st Marob, was issed this central design is copied from Bishop Büroo Good To Misa. -You may be able don's seal. Round the rim of the Alme to get along without Stearns' Wine of The sporting tendencies prevalent in

Disk is the following inscription:"InCod Liver Oil, but what's the use of going the British Navy also influence the A certain Mr Ho Chen-huan bas arrived memory of Jehu Shaw Burdon, Bishop of through life and missing all the good Ir is bat natural that the keenest critics whole system of drill, especially gun vernacular press to stir up the Cantonese

in Shanghai and is trying by means of the Vistoria, Hongkong, 1815-1837."

things I will give you now strength. 12 of the English should be the German practice, which becomes a sporting residents in Shanghai to reopen the Fatshan nation. Weare so closely related in blood event rather than purely a matter of case that in a very peculiar sense we belong efficiency in handling artillery. The It develops that Mr Douglas Robinson, to the same family group, and as in public interest taken in the results brother-in-law of President Roosevelt, ia private life in Great Britain if one achieved in gun practice in different proceedings against the New York World the mysterious complainant in the libel

wishes to obtain a candid opinion con-

ships causes the commanding offoors and Indianapolle News. cerning anyone's character, habits and to keep their best men to the fore in

A well known resident of Hongkong disposition it is best to seels for the practice in order that their ship may has just received a letter from London in information from someone in the imguta well, in the public eys. The 19 days, via Siberin. It was posted st mediate family circle, so the rule holds result is that a few gunners attain anuary 18th, and was delivered in Hon

Maida Vale, London, at 5.30 pm on

good as between Britons and Teutons, extremely high degree of efficiency, on at 86.m. on February 7th, a tow At times this atual criticism has been while the gunnery training of a large hours over 10 days. spoilt by too great a spirit of scrimonious

number

A HIGH-CLASS ENGLISH ALE fault-Seding or cavilling scerbity and neglected

FRESH SHIPMENT JUST ARRIVED.

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shell discard their former garb of white found very favourably compared with many high priced wines. on The writer of the criticism on the

and mont, cime of a dull gres colour. - In either side of the North Sea has been British rulers of Ladia is Count Hare doing this the American Navy has me anything but edifying This cannot be VON KONICEMAREK, a Major on the Ge inta lins with most of the great European said, however, of two criticisms recently man General Stat. Ha recently made Town, who have long realised the great perned by Gergaans of high rank deals lengthy tom through India and re- ing respectively with the

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