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WEDNESDAY, AFRIL 7, 1909.

STAMP REGULATIONS TO BE ADOPTED.

(Wah I'm Yes Po's Berwins.)

PERED, April 6. The Board of Finanse has decided that Stamp Regulations should be adopted.

CHINESE CONSULATES AT HONGKONG AND JAVA.

(Wash The Fat Pe's Service.)

Pano, April 6.

A proponi is being discussed by the Board of Foreign Affairs and the British Minister se to the feasibility of establishing a Chinese consulate in Hongkong

The Dutch Minister has also bee approached in connection with the ratablishment of a Chinse Consulate in Java.

TIBET.

A SMART DODGE,

A native was brought before Mr EA.. Flaxsland, the Magistracy to-day, "on a chargs: of attaining mony by false pr. tences. He was naked to buy some stai

SPORTING

Rife Shoging.

HATTON CUP COMPETITION,

The Hatton cup will be competed for

at the Post Office and complainant, defood-to-moxew and Tuesday, 15th April, the ant and another person all went down to scheme for the practice, a map of the sate the Peab Offes. Defendet went insile to be fallowed, and general instructions leaving the biber two outside and while will be hauled to all comforned. Umping, the complainant's attention was engirod British Competition.Sanior Umpire, Col by the other person defendant pot W. Por, 13th Rajput; an offer, **ay. A sentence of two months 4.5.S.A.RG.A. (not blow the rank of

Captain Indian Competition.Let Labour and six hours' stick was igne. Colonel R. Bayard, D. O., 2nd Bitt THE ELCOVERY OF A BANK The Bifa; na officer, RG.A. (nut below the rank of Captain). Marks will be shot tod a follows:-Hits, 1 pointe ach; The cam in which Man Lee Chan and Covering Party, 50 paints; Eatrenching Co., sued the International Banking Cor-Party, 10 points; Marsh, 10 points. N.B. poration for $84) in respub to a bank draft,Teams must come in zother, 3 polite came befor the bar Justice Gumports, at will be deducted for every minute talon over one hour and quarter. to comphbe the Supreme Court, this morning.

the marsh. Officers and not carry grat costs, but will wear belt, Beld-glais ind havermek.

DRAFT.

Hon. Sir Henry Bakeley, K.C., in structed by Mr Otto Kesy Seg. appeared for the plaintif, and the Hon. Mr H E. Pollock, H... instructed by Mr C. D. Wilkinson defendod.

The V.R.C. Athleila Heating.'

Sir Harry Berkeley mid that plaintiff

Among the other events that will be sought to recover $840, being the amount contested at the V.R.C). Annual sports on payable to the plaintiff under a bill of ex- Saturday next will be included a tupiof- change dated Noremtier 14, 1908, which

war. The 83rd, 87th and 88th companies, the plaintif stated was improperly paid to R.G.A., and 'H' Co., the Buffs, bave enlaz- (two person other than the deswees. flised team. Any other œmpany, olub or

Lordship would remember that he had directed pleadings in the case. Defendante alimed the protection of Ordinance of 1907 and dealed liability,

(WT Fad Pe's Service.)

Paco, April 6: The Paling Government propose to create the office of Imperial High In order to avail themselves of the Commissioner of International Affairs esction the bankers must show that the in Tibet. It is suggested that F.Endorsement on the bill of exchange pay Tang Shayi should be appointed to able on demand to the order of Man Lee the position.

WEI-HAI-VEI.

(Wah Tee Yat Po's Service,)

-P, April 6. Admiral Beh is discussing with the Grand Councillors the possibility of Wei-hai-wai being restored to China for

use as a naval station.

EXTENSION OF SHANGHAI

(Wah T Tut Fo's Service.)

PRKING, April 6. The British Minister, Sir John Jordan has twice interviewed the Wai-wu-pu,{ asking that the boundaries of the British concession at Shanghai be extended.

A GOLD STANDARD.

(Wak Tat Yot Po's Service,)

page Perco, April 8, The Prince Regent Las decided that in order to reform the Chinese currency the gold mandard must be adopted.

TO ALLAY RACIAL FEELINGS.

(Woh Te Fat Fo's Service.)

Pata, April 6,

H.E. Chang Chih-tang has auggested

Chin and Co., was endorsed by defendants or parporting to be paid by them. On the back of the bill was ordozzed Man Les Chua Sing Koo and that was not the an

corps wishing to do so should notify Mr F. Lammert, the Hon. Secretary, at the Victoria Recreation Club, before Fr day, th, Where are the Hongkong Volunteers)

The ladies of Hongtong are reminded that they are invited to attend the sperts which commence at 1 pm, sharp, or the Football Club's Ground, Happy Valley.

Lawn Tennis,

A lago and interested crowd witnessed

THE CHINA MAIL.

LICENSING APPLICATIONS

REFUSED,

Mr.J.H. Kemp presided over a meeting of the luming justices at the Magistracy, on Tuesday afternoon, when there rare present-Meera ( H. Wakeman, J. B. Wood, T H. King, C.D. Melbourni, L. 'An application was considered from Fung G. Bird, W. C. Jack and othera, . Wun Man for an adjunct Heenos to esli by retail intoxicating liquora on the promises No. 1, 3, the End Soor of No. 5, Belchera Street, the lat and 2nd fours of No. 1 snd the 2nd foors of Noa, 2, 3 and 4, Penya West, Konnedy Town, under the sign of "The Shan Hong Hotel**

Mr O.D. Thompsosi apparred in support of the application, which was refused.”

Hon Hr H. R. Pollock, K.C., made

application on behalf of Carl Seeger for permission to remove the business now carried on by him under a publican's licence a premises numbered 266 and 268, Queen's Road Central, under the sign of The German Tavorn" to promises num. bered 20 Centaught Bond Contral."

Mr Hitt opposed the application which was refund.

14.

LONDON LETTER.

(For Our Oson Correspondent.)

Losnow, March 10. It looked as though we needed some treat our statistics

sunlight or something to children with, for medical just produced in support of the demand for the passing of legislation to prevent diseases that cause the high juvenile mortality rate, show that fifty thousand deaths to sat down every year to taber culosis is this country, and 100,000 cri ples owe their disablement to some form of the disease: The prevention aimed at ea

dorsement of Man Loo Chan and Co the first of the championship senti-frab in chiefly in rigorous local regulation to

connection with the Hongkong Cricket Clube lawn tennis tournament played off

and inthe end the first-timed secured extry into the final Toy 3 xats to 1, and 25 games

amely H. Hancock andP. H. Klimansk

to 18.

..

prevent infection by contact, epitting and so forth.

There is a great gathering of Eastern

China Association, Mr Chaloner Grenville

and legil friends of the Secretary of the

Therefore the defendants were not entitled to the benefit of statute. Dealing with the payout in good faith Sir Henry Berkeley said it might very properly be bold thatst evening. The oppring players soco

two well-known men in kl tenais circles banker was going outside the ordinary course of business in paying a bill under these circumstances. A barker cannot be

Alabaster, at All Suits Milford on Sea, said to have seted in good faith in paying

Hampshire, on the ocasion of his marriage bill on the demand of persons, when he

In the opening set Klimanek got well to Me Winifred Mainwaring, daughter of has had repeated notice days before thatff the maric by securing the two first Colond Phillipson Mainwaring, lete of the the bill had been stolen or lost and asked games, and then his agent suceded Indian Army. Mr Alabaster came over to do the simple thing of merely deferring, in scoring three before the other mare-from his mother's place, Dilara, Bos- for a short space of time, the payment, plied. The lead was alternately taken, combe, attended by his brother-in-law, until notice of the presentation could be and when ten games had been played the Mr. B. Mainwaring of the Royal acure was fire all." Hancock's service given to the true owner.

saw bin improving in the next game, which Enginors. he was without allowing his opponet to The bride was given away by her father register & point. Two games in succesim. She was gown of ivory satin, witha long were comfortably secured by Blimmek, and Hancock then made the score level at skirt aranged with silver embroidery The 14 samos. Pretty ply was seen in the bodice was trimmed with old Brussel point, next game, which vest In Klinck' lace and orange blossoms. A veil of d the subesquent ambrollered tolls covered sprays of orange

Evidence was then taken and the Hon, Mr H. E. Pollock, RC, addressed the Court for the defence.

His Lordship reserved his judgment.

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one, but not until deaca had been trice blossoms and turystle. Her armaments A Son of the Emperor, by Newton V.

called. The set therefore ended in Klimmek's favour.

Hancock opened the second got by

were a diamond and carbuncle pendant, and sapphire bracelet and enterings,

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P. Stewart.

The Greater Love, by Anne McClare Sholl. Jalian Revelstone, by Justin McCarthy. The Degenerate, by Fred Whishaw. Polly Winford, by Hyre Hussey.". Too Bungay by H. G. Well Archdeacon's Family, by Maud King. Together, by R. Harrick." Cspture of Pral Beck, by McDonnell

Bodkin We are still in the hands of the anti-Henry of Navarre, by May Wrone. opiumts. They are engaged on a stir-long Uhaloner, by Earl of Iddesleigh, ring ampaign in the Provinces, and at all Beyond the Sky Lane, by Robert Aitken. A Friar Observant, by T. M. Frookfield. their meetings they deplore the part Eng. Peggy the Daughter, by Katherine Tynan; land look in the opium trado in Chius A Japanese Spy, by Lancelot Lawtor. under treaty rights, and the fact that these treaty rights were not discussed at the

Shanghai conferences with a view to BoQUALIFIED ENGLISH CAEMYSTS

All members are requested to retam to obtaining fore game Klimak won Headquarters before the 14th April all the the wit, and Hancock the two minest Primrose Isagors, legal circles, and

the som 3/1 in fai ing. With articles of Corps equipment in their poseecock's favour, Elianek secured a game, sion vis Rifle, baynet, all hels and but he lost his service in the next without pouches, bare, ater bottle, greab having put on s point. Hancock Is by 5/2, and before he got lae last game if the cab carrier, mess tan and cover. Equipset Kimanek had maaged to add me to ment will be reissued to members after the his score, the sat ending 6/3 in Hancock's annual stock taking. Offers commending favor.

Klimanok was first server in the third units will please take to see that this order is complied with by overy man of their set, is the initial game of which he only scored one point. Hancock also won the companies.

next, but his opponat rallied and drew level. Three "was later called, but thenceforward Hauck, playing stongar

lands' abandonment of a sharo ia tibe than his rival, claimed the remainder of the games.

Three Deucos" sigalised the opening traffic. Still they accept the statement of the last met played, but Hancock was that the Confervus marka some advanOO the first to score. The men kept kading and generally content themselves with the Me A. F. Long joined the Corps on the iterately until three l when

away and never scored further gemo, bread," Mr A. B. Els joined the Corps on the Hancock winning the set and match with a 29th March, 1900; pested to the Engineer love game.

On the run of play Bancock deserved his Company

victory, he played a stronger game and used better judgement than Kösek, whole style, however, was rather superior. The latter's service was inconsistent, his first balls invariably being faults,

In Futura the Engineer Company will parade at West Fort, Kowloon, at 9 p.m. on the first and last Wednesdays in "the month until further notice.

JOINED.

that in order to allay racial feelings, 29th March, 1909; posted to No. 4 Company.Klimnek, who was seen to be tirin, foll remark that "half loaf is better than no

intermarriages should take place between sona and daughters of Manchu and Chinese ministers.

· PROPERTY SALE.

The leasehold property registered in the Land Ofice as the Remaining Portion of Inland Lot No. 585, Section F of Inlerat Lot N. 64, and the Remining Portion of Inland Lot No. 951, with the massungeand building thereon, known as Lens Cot tage," No. 9, Seymour Road, with tennis cart and outhousen, was submitted to Aliction m Tuesday by Mr Geo. P. Lam- mart. It was knocked down to Mr A. 3. Gomes, jan., for $20,000 The bidding began at $15,000,

THE EFFECT. OF OPIUM ON MORTALITY.

Mr G D. Newbrommer joined the Corps on the fat April, 1909; posted to the Engineer Company.

Mr W. H. Vivessh joined the Corps on the 1st April, 1909; posted to the infantry

1909; post Campany.

Mr 8. Hore joined the Corps on the bat April, 1999; posted to the Infantry Company.

Mr D. J. McKenzit joined the Corps on the 6th April, 1809; posted to the Infantry Company.

Mr W. Onrwen jrned the Corson the 5th April, 1909; poted to the Infantry

Company

Gunter H E Edwarda te permitted to. resign on leaving the Colony with affect from the 1st April.

Gunner J. Glaisuman is permitted to resign with effect from the 1st April

Sapper L. S. Cordaro is permitted to rasign with effect from the let April.

Gunter J. D. Woods is permited to Mr B, B. Neill, F.LL, F.§.8., Achuany

Tonga on leaving the Colony with effect of the China Mataal Tfe Insurance Com-from the 1st April

Gannor W. Leighton is permitted to pany, Ed., of Shangha, prepared a paper which was presented in the delegates to resign on leaving the Colony with effect

from the 1st April.

Other result*wersé l

WILL ALWATA, DZ ON DUTY TO DISPENSE PRESCRIPTIONS.

WATKINS,

Bir Douglas Straight gives up the editor. ship of the Pall Mall Guztiz at the end of this month, after thirteen years in CHEMYSTS & DRUGGISTS the chair, following a snccessful mreer an

barrister. He is succeeded by Mr Fred 31, Queen's Road Central, J. Higginbottom, wild has been a member of the staff for sitteen years, and w

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Doubles Handicap, "A" Clasa. Second round: Capt. Bendy and Capt. Borley

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Doubles Haukicap, "B" Class-Third Found: Liest Andeson and Liest Wedd dogs 4/6) heat. A. 9. Brawn and L. Le Breton (owe 15/2) 8,7/5.

I mentioned a little while ago that there Tewask of a scandal involving a prominent

Singles Handicap "B" Cinas,-Third round: C. U. Hicklig (owes 30) bes; Thanpon (owes 15;1) 6/%, 1/6, 6/2.

Lusitano Sports/bar

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Germany, we learn from the cables, hu Various makes in stock, including TANGER & WORTHINGTON. agreed to lend China the money wherewith to build the Canton-Haskom railway. member of political circles. It seems the Writing at the beginnig of March the orignator of this widely spread report is London 650 had this to buy regarding likely to get his kopokles rapped, and & Chinos finance-It is well understood resut of the legal proceedings started by that China is at present negotiating a lean the revsed politidan a considerable sum of some four millions sterling, in order to will go to Walah charities. That will bring finance the construction of four binded the matter to dese, for the prosecutor miles of the railway between Hankow nd be rated very highly, however, for several will be astisfied if he teaches his calumnia-Canton. Her chances of success can hardly reasons must militabe against her in the The Bassia in furioulpenzious to softle East orn Siberis, and "Blanchuria with a judgment of British Ensueiras.

Chinese Government has no reputation. ofs selected type. There men are to offset for efficiency in constructional undertak

on Mority," Mr Nail want into the 1st April.

utterly inadequate that Revenue i se subject thorooghly, dwing up several Gamer J. E. Grolics is permitted to the advisability of restoring to the Prayer thountry, as is ustural from its position. Revenue is very insists under present Book the following prayer from the Liturgy Under joint action on the put of the conditions, and its figures dimonstrate how with effect from the 1st Agill.

Ministries of the Interior and of Ways ority for loan. The present foreign Gunner I. P. B. Lang ia painatted to of Edward VL—~

of a debt of Chink amounts to £125,000,000, data which his investigations rose with effect from the lat April..

The earth is Thins (0 Lord) and all that and Communications Emmer RG. Walker in permitted bo

iscontained theroladore We heart million settlers vill be despa resign with affect from the let Apl.

ly pray Thee to sard Thy Holy Burit in'ówek from Emasis provinciai the hearts of this that poù se ; thu

the Commission on Opium, which recently Gunnar J. J. Mukooney is struck of the

PRAYER FOR LANDLORDS.

Sir John Benn it the Housed. Com

mat in Bhangbai, on the “ Rifset of Opium strength of the Corps with effect from the moas questioned the Prime Minister upon horden of Chinese who are passing into ings of this kind. The Imperial Chinen Pasumatic Tools and Air Comprese

and limally cause to this conclusion.

the mortality experienced by okors is heavier than that, ox- by non-apinO MINOESTA,

smoking is morò ins tropical thas in sub-trops or

would be difficult to daath to opium amok able that the digestive

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Con S. B. Hayward is granted leave of absence out of the Colony for 1 mouth with alect from the 24th February, 19 8.

Gunner D. Jeption is granted leave of abas one of the Colony for 3 months with seat from the 34th harols, 1908,

Gunner D. J. O'Halloran la cented Iseva of Mence on medical certificate for months with effect the lat Apill, 1908, Private 3. Hamilton is granted feare of

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aves to be Thy ante may not rack and stretch out the rent of the houses and Iands, nor yet lake unreasonable, fince and incombe after he jokatzer of lovebous perldlings, but an at them odblo that the inhabitɛjá hiervoƐ my

blu to pay the rols, and also huently lire, to nourish their families and to reli.

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and i with effect from the 5th April, 1999,

Gense 8. Gison is granted Berhormat of the Colony For 6 Moncks lating With effect from the 5th April, 110.

within the last thirteen years. To pay the interest on that debt a sum of seven did a akit millions is required, of which it is est imsted that productive works supply about mamen she charge on the Emperial Re verus is, therefury, Bix sodes half millions sterling, to provide which the ravenne of the Imporial Miritizmus, Ouxton and part of the Provinmal revenuen age hypotheonted and there remains but a bagong of some elz millione aterling to meet the purposes of the ordinary expenditme That ato is pudicant even to meet excoLLY

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