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„O FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1910.

KMS. BEDFORD DISASTER.

Hongkong's Sympathy,

Though the news of the disaster to H.M.S. Bedford was received in the Colony with universal regiob and the doopeet sympathy was folt for the sufferare thoroby, nothing practical has yet been done to give expraston to those foolings

are therefore extremely pleased to learn that a representative Committee has been_formed, with the approval of H. E. The Officer Administering the Government,

DEATH OF Q.M.S. TOMKINS.

The funeral took place this afternoon and was attended by a long concourse of friends and mourners.

1911.

THE CHINA MAIL.

HONGKONG'S ESTIMATES FOR other now sum of $6,371 has been insertod under this head, being 1 year's payment of 1 por cent to the Sinking Fund in respoo of the Loan "raited for advance to tho Viceroy at Wuchang and for railway par posca gonorally,

We regret to announce the death of Company Quartermaster Bergeant Tomkins, His Excellency the Officer Administer. of 88 Company, R.G.A., Lyeman, which ing the Government, Sir Henry May, took place at the Military Hospital, Bowenpeaking in the Legislative Council on Road, about 4 o'clock this morning. Thursday on the subject of the Esti for 1911 said Gootlemou,— The papers which have boon laid on the table in connection with this Bill show that the rorised estimates for 1910 of or expected to yield 26,808,060 or 8728 loss dinary and extraordinary rovenuo than was expected, while a saving of 945,039 is expected on the total spandi if real if realised will rosult in a credit balance of 81,589 which added to the balanco of assets accrued on 31st December, 1909, balanco of assota on will givo

two years, but during that period

Mr Tomkins had only been in the Caleny ho had made many friends, boing always a great asset at any concart, his groat favourite song being "Hope for the best. He leaves

to organize an entertainment the proceeds a widow and daughter to mourn his loeature for the burrent year. These estimates of which will be devoted to the relief to whom the sympathy of the Garrison is of these dependent on the mon who lost their livee in the disaster. The extended. which will be ontertainment,

hold

in the City Hall on October 15th, the Variety description will be of similar to that organised for the Typhoon Rolief Fund in 1000, and will be given under the distinguished patronage of Their Excellencies The Offcor Administering the Government, Major General Broadwood, OB, and Commodore Eyres, RN.

The following gentlemen will form the Committee-Lieut. Cal Bayard, D.8.0 The Buffy, Lieut. Mollin, N., Hon, fr Murray Stewart, Hon. Mr H. Keswick, Mr H, W. Robertson, Mr N. J. Stabb, Bir G. Baloch, Mr R. Sutherland, and Liout. C. E. G. Davidson, The Buffs, Hon. Sec. and Transuror.

A CASE FOR A JURY,

سد معبد

“NICOLA,”

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PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG FOR VICTORIA, VANCOUVER, AND SEATTLE, VIA "SHANGHAI, MOJI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA,

Pansions show an increase of 820,000 an increase arising generally from the growth of the Service) and Charitable Sar- vicos of 84,000 in round figures duo to Kowloon. great to the now Chinose Hospital in

Public Itoms which require special motion are

Works Extraordinary.--The Kounely Town Staff Quarters.It has boon found notessary to provide fer quar tora. for the European Staff with consequent increase in the revised cali: We are offering these goods at SUVERIO mate of $7,000,

less than cost to clear

tho

The estimate at the Taun Wan Polica Station was made some years ago and on revision an increase of 85,500 has been found necessary.

The following new buildings have already KINDLY CALL AND SEE OUR boon began this year

Abardeen Market and Slaughter House. Workshop and Shod at the City Disinfeat. ing Wtation and Hospital at the Lichikok Quarantine Station, and Quarters for the Staff of the Imports and Exports Office.

31st December, 1010, of 81,854,758. The estimatos for 1911 as a whole show “Nicola," who has been described so the deficit of 8298,937, Of this 8204,000 is Monarch of Mystery, is to visit Hongkong due to the Mongkoktaui Harbour of Refuge, shortly and will appear at the Theatre Royal the expenditure_on_ which in excess of for a wook. He has had most successful special Light Duos is chargeable to surplus BASOD at Peking, Tientsin, Tsingtau and balances. It is anticipated that the Im comes here with a big reputation. "Nicola perial Government will make a contribution, promises feats of mystery of the most it has promised to do in respect of the daring type. He comes here as an accom-eurrent yaar, towards the loss incurred plated exponent of all manner of sleight on the lotting of the Opium Farm, of hand tricks and he is said to also have a Thie contribution should more than cort happy kanek of defying imprisonment by the deficit amounting to 800,000 ex-ext bonds. Quitas number of artistas accomclusiva of the portion due to Mong pray lim and the performances should draw koktaui Harbour of Rofuge. The Estimat Reconstruction of the old big houses in Hongkong. The show", od Raveove for 1011 .87,088,383 or on for 29 consecutive nights at bhanghai. $177.586 more than the approved satimate for 1910. The principal items of increase are $125,000 under liquor duties, $20,000 on stamp duties, and 887,000 in trafo receipta on the Railway. Decreases are under the Oplum Farm with the particulars of which you are familist, and under Pootage-208,000-which I shall presently oxplain.

INTERPORT CRICKET.

The case was agala mentioned in the Court of Summary Jurisdiction this morn-No Team för Shanghai This Year, log in which Donald Harvey sues the Robinson Piano Company for $600, na damages for the deteption of a bag of tuning instrumenta. Ir F. S. Dixon me for plaintiff and Mr F. P. Hett for the defendants.

Shanghai has been looking forward tà a visit from Hongkong cricketers this your, and the general opinion up to date has been that a team would be sent up some time next month. We now learn, however, that after full consideration of the mattor the committee of the Hongkong Cricket Club has come to the conclusion that it Mr Hott said the only reason why he will be impossible to soud anything like a intended objecting was that it would be a ropressblative eleven to the North this

Mr Dixon said he had given his friend notice that he intended to renew his ap- plication for a jury, and he did not know whether Mr Hutt objected.

The Estimated Expenditure for 1911 is 87,385,390 or 8133,778 mord than the approved estimate for 1910. The incrosss in expenditure exclusive of Public Public Works Extraordinary there is a Works Extraordinary is $669,003 and in decrease of $235,225.

Special Land Resumption is added to Public Works Extmordinary for 1910.

The

STOCK.

The following are in part provided for We have always on hand a

New your:-The Magistracy, which

large selection of TOILET | will supply a very long felt want

Western Market. This market is very dilapidatod

REQUISITES: Perfumery, and its reconstruction will prove remanera. tivo.

Toilet Soaps, Face Powders, atc.

Stables at the Taumati Disinfecting Station for bullocks used in traction.

Sanitary Inspector's office and shed in the Wauchsl District,

Lighthonec and Quarters at Capeing AN IDEAL PRESENT; Island.

Additional Storey for the Yaumati School

to provide for su increase in the demand GILLETTES'

for accommodation.

Under the heading "Communications," a sum of 880,000 for now roads in the Now should suffice for the completion of the Territories has been provided." This sum

road from Castle Poak to Shautaskok.

Undar Drainage." 825,000 has been provided for training Nullahs, being

$300,000 has been provided for the Mungkoktaui Typhoon shelter. 895,000 of Light Dues and $201,000 from Surplus Balances.

waste of the time of the jurors and of the year, and has therefore decided to abandon and Principal itoms of increase to which810,000 in excess of the usual Vote.

Court.

Lot

Mr Dixon-It is a most difficult matter which the local cricketers made at the due to the 2nd figures) is principally this will be defrayed out of the Specia!

to 5x the damages.

Mr HattYes, so dificult that the jury would be wasting their time in considering

it.

His Lordship granted a jury.

TROUBLE IN KWANGTUNG.

One reads and hears so frequently of sundry uprisings in the districte to the east of Canton provines, that they case to Interest the ordinary rendor, for at lines one wonders what all these reported up- risicigu really mean. There are now state ments of attempts being made to make the mountainous parts of the East of the province a centre of activity for the brigania and rebels, Soldiers have been sent for ward to take time by the forelock, and to scatter the disaffected persons who have already gathered and are urging. others to join their ranks. These bands, in the ordinary nowspaper language, aro called revolutionists but they are little if anything more than brigands who band themselves together to plunder, the fa dustrious ichabitants. Those scoundrels, who have no means of livelihood, gather together and run the risk of losing their Ilves as a stake for taxing the tail of others, and thus escaping from the ordinary drud. gery of life's usual work. Many of them

the idas. In face of tho' good show

matter for regret that it has been necessary Interport Carnival here Inst year it is a to come to this decision, though when the whole facta ara known it will be admitted that nothing else could well be done. Shanghai's disappointment will, we imagine, be keen.

draw your attention are as follow:- Colonial Secretary's Office. An increase

87,000 (in

of 2 cadota.

in round

will henceforth

figures is due to ar both revenue and exponiturs vision of the be audited in the

Colony revenus only. The Special Audit Staff will be drawn as heretofore from Somerset House ud the Colony will still have to boar a share of the expenditure at Hend Quarters on account of guneral supervision.

Barbour Department.-Un

Under special Exponditure there is an item of 810,000 for installation of Matthews Incandescent oil burners for Lighthouses by which a arge economy, with increased eficiency, in consumption of oil is anticipated.

Audit Department 000 which Under heading Miscellaneo

new garden in Royal Square, and

(1) 814,000 is provided for fencing the

(2) 830,000 for a plor in substitution of what is commonly known as Queen's Statue Fier.

As most followers of cricket in the Colony.

"Waterworks" provision will know, Hongkong han sines last season

has been made to the extent of 840,000 for

Under heading lost not a fow of its good cricketers, these

the extension of the Shaukiwan Water including Baird, Oliver and Edwards, and

works due to the large expansion in that this fact has naturally operated against the

District and of $30,000 for an additional mais ng of a strong team. Then, too, several

reservoir at West Point which will improve of the usual Hongkong representatives in Interport tourneys who are still in the

the distribution to that part of the town.

The Hon. Colonial Becretary moved the Colony find that they will not be able to Miscellaneous Services. An addition first reading of a Bill entitled An Ordinance got away this autumn. So thera has boon has been made of 995,000 to the item Roto apply a sum pot exceeding Six million. nothing for it but to cancel the engagedemption of Subsidiary coin. This item has and forty-two thousand five hundred and ment.

been under-estimated by that amount in the forty-three dollars to the Public Service of send a team to Shanghai at the end of May fanced by disappearance of the item-Ro

Hongkong, however, hopes to be able to past. This item of increase is partly bathe your 1911. next, if this is convenient to the Northern funds of Revenue which are now deducted the Bill was rend a first time, cricketers, and it is to be suggested that in future the Interport, contests between Hougkong and Shanghai take place every eighteen months instead of once a year On that basia Shanghai's next visit to Hongkong would be in November, 1912,

ITEMS AT THE COURTS...

A native was charged with larcony at the Magistracy this morning but as he had four previous convictions against him for returning from banishment the Magietrato considered that the punishment he was able to inflict would be insufficient and defendant was committed for trial,

to escape the hands of the police and the soldiers for years, and indeed some grow old in crime. They know the. district in which they have their iniz wall so well and they have little impediments to hinde- their fight, that they can always get away For selling opium at No. Nullah Lane, to the mountains when there are rumours Wanchai, a native was fined $50 by Mr E. of the approach of any force which they R. Hallifax at the Magistracy this mom. think it wise to avoid. Then the way, in which they manage the people is that they ing, while another native was suntenced to induce a certain number to stand by them, three months' imprisonment with hard if not to join their ranks. They are labour, for obtaining monop by faise pre made to take this foolish stop because if the wishes of the brigands are complied tenses from Mr Isme Turner of Taikos with the property of those submitting is Dockyard. - not molested. Further, should there be any serious uprising those who have hoon coerced fato joining the ranks of the robbers hangers-on are always distinguished by the this morning a case was called in which officials from those who are in the heart Gameau, proprietor of the Astor Hotes of things, and often they are reprimanded Hotel, sued H. M. Enath for 869.19 for and sont back to their homes. The choice chits and provisions supplied. Mr J. H. of two evils, therefore, in before the more peaceful of the people, at least that Gardiner appeared for the plaintiff and Mr saction which is willing to rifurcated Way probably be robbed on

view the D'Almada was for defendant. The case It they oppose

wse adjourned for a week. brigands they

AJ MUTO

the

the next suitable occasion, and loss all that they happen to possess; or they keep in touch with the brigands, and then are not molested; and if they can arrange thoir movements so as not to take any active part in any insurrection they are repet- manded and threatened with all sorts of penalties unless they mond their ways,

THE TROOFING SEASON 1910-1911.

In the Court of Summary Jurisdiction

COTTON AND YARN,

..

Maears Polishwalla and Kotwall, Cotton

and Yarn Brokers, in their fortnightly

Law

from receipts. An increase of 84,000 (oxclusive of special expenditure of 82,500) in round figures is shown for the Crown Solicitor's Office is consequence of the Secretary of State's decision to employ in future & Crown Solicitor without private

practice:

Police Department.-An metense of $9,000 is das principally to the addition of Lance Sergeant for Detective Work at Taumati and to the larger number of Ingunge Police.

allowances earned by Indian

Fire Brigade. An addition of $500 in made to provide for additional street fre

alarms.

Medical Department. The not increase of $3,000 is principally due to addition of a Second Assistant Analyst in connection with Collection of Liquor Duties

in recurrent expenditure is shown of 85,00; Sanitary Department. A not increano more than half of which is due to the addi tional Staff required to take over the dis posal by the Department of Refuse. This of 820,000. The details of the re-organisation entails a special expenditure

acheme

land

set out in the appendix. The scheme will, It is anticipated, prove more economical : more afficient, than the system of letting the removal of the refuse out to contract.

Education Department. net increase

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76,199 and Legislature. Registrar General's Department, Audit Department................ Tresory Harbour Master's Department, Stanm Launches and Light

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of 897,000 is shown. This is due partly to the re-organization on the Education Charge on account of Pablir.

the Committee's report which was laid on Debt. made for 3 new schools ($11,000) at which Charitable Services,

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DISPENSED.

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8,373

PURE DRUGS,

32,500

PATENT MEDICINES.

22,951

162,407 246,717

2,643

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230,838 303,880

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156,897

apart from him. She promptly falls in love 611,27€

with a young fellow, who marries soother girl three weeks after profossing his undy- 241,577 254,702 ng love for Busan, who vuly wants -24,332

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In the part of Lady Susan Harabin Miss 3rd ingt por 8.8. Arcadia the notable Public Works Department.-A net scesion, which is to commence on October Georgie Corlass was superb, her brilliant in defying her feature in our yarn market was a good increase of 318,000 is shown of which 8th. Quits a variety of subjects will be acting, especially

demand in the only part of the fortnight $13,000 is due to new posts, as follows:- dealt with, as the following particulars husband and the scenes with her new lover being indoad remarkable, while Mr

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Marine steamers during the 1910-1911 while nominal business has passed in other zelief scasco are un follows The Trooper Dufferin will love Calcutta on 10th of vary little and large stocks romain" "un-

The inquiry from up-country dealers

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Ariation,

Warwick Major as the debonair and perce. October 8th.-Lectare, October 13th and 20th. Romatice of oil, with remarkable success, on the Post Office. As the result of "cortes pondence with the Imperial Government the British Army in the Puritan Period,' troubled waters by his sound advice. Mr initiated by Siz F. Lugard it has been Rov. O in Bocial Life In Puritan Robert Stephenson took the part of the

27th. October decided that the Imperial Post Office will February arriving at Hongkong on the clearod and unscld, and there is much com take over the Pastal Agencies in China Times," Rev. Q. H. Hickling:

breery Admiral, Sir John Darby, and coin-

-days later the Dufferin-will convey the No-|---Owing-bo-s-Ermitone-in the exchang Ffice The result will be a

November 3rd.Over the Tables" Co., H.K.S.B., R.G.A, to Colombo and very quiet foeling in the up country, Office

saving in Esthe best story in five minutes

November 10th-Mrs Gaskell's Duz market continues dull and under the penditure next year as follows:-Personal reaching that part on the 8th of the follow present circumstances it is difficult to form

Emolaments 818,000, Other Charges $9,000, tazary, paper by Mrs F. C. M. Hurley,

with readings. ing month together with the 100th M. L. I. any definito idea of the near future, an, by Stamps, loas on Exchange, &c., 86,000.

November 17th. Forming a personal for Bombay, where she is due to arrivo on this time, every year, there is sure to be at in 1911 is a long to the Colony.Inasmuch as opinion of a Picture, Mina G. Briggs. the 11th March. Taking on board the 126th very good demand from up-aduntry, but at

November 24th-Things as they are Baluchistan Infantry at Karachi on March present we find it quito the contrary which

in Art, Misa G. Briggs. The net results for 1911 and succeeding

Decomber Ist.The Human Face in Art." Milas G. Briggs, yuare may be shown as follows — Revenue from all sonicos $135,000 the Drama," les F. Mohler. M. A

Documber 8th-The Dovolopment of Expenditure including Military

December 15th.-Impromptu Speeches Contribution and, subaidy to

and Music.

December 22nd.-A Christmas Gather. January 12th.-A Wolah Evening. January 19th.-"Idon! Men of Shake will be

130,000 spearb," Mire W. Williams, B. Litt, Against this must be ret the Imperial

January 28th. Ideal Women of Shake Contribution of 327,000 on account of 1010 speare," Mra W. J. Williams, B. Liit, ** as shown in the Estimates and whatever February 2nd,

Shakespearian Musical

25 and the No. 1 Co., H.E.S.E., R.G.A., is mainly due to the stringency of the

at Colombo live days later, the Dufferin money market, hence the "cleararos le slow will sail for Hongkong und is due bore u and we close with a weak tendency. the 14th April The No. 4.Co. H.K.8.3., RGA will then embark on the 14th April for Singapore and the 13th Rajputs for Kombay, reaching Singapore on the 13th

Total sales 4,500 bales. Unsold stocks 34,000 balos Bold but un-delivered in the Godown and to arrive 32,000 bales.

Arrivals.The Mail steamer Dalbi and

Transit Charges in arrears will have to be

aid while no revenus can be expected

P. and O. mai e 227,000

Z..................inigagui (- 82,000rranged by Mrs J. J. Stubblaga.

and the latter port on the 28th April. The extra ataamare Capri and Ceylon Maru from Annual losa and therefore future Trouper Hardinge is to leave Oxpe Town Bombay, and Lightning, Naming and

Aving

on November 7, 1010, and is due st Hong. Laisong from Calmatts have brought in In 1811 however Transit kong on the 2nd December with the 19378 bales for Hongkong, sod 1374 balos King's Own Yorkshire L. L The Hardinge for Shanghai. Shipments from Hongkong will also leave the 2nd East Kent Regiment to Shanghai, and count porta, do, amount At Singapore on the 10th December. Then to about 2000 balos.

on the 29th April the trooper Hardinge Shanghai-Even at Shanghai, sales dar suta will live Singapore with the No.ing the last fortnight are reported very far fue un possibly be realised by the trane Instruments, Dr J. Watson (by proxy).

of buildings in Shanghai and other February 9th Shakespeare's Music H.K.S.B., R.G.A for Hongkong, where and the general tens of the market thors la property to the Imperial Government, say and Sorge De J. Watson (by prazy) - abo will arrive on the 4th May.

weak and quiot

about 820,000, a maitar still ensettled.

February 18th-Thackeray Centenary, Japanese Yarn.-About 700 bales of No. tion. The cost of running this section is ca

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February 23rd."Over the Tables" ranging from 8146 to 115, and 70 bales of No. 16 at 8146.

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the company deserve every commendation JOHN & ROBERT HARVEY & CO., LIMITED,

for the saccesful manner in which they. acted their respective roles. Maj

A bumper house ought to greet the pro- duction of Uscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnost. It is to be given in Centon by special request in place of "Are you a Mason? On their return trip from Canton the company will stage The New Boy."

CHAMBERLAIN'S PAIN BAIM A HOUSEHOLD NECESSITY.

21 have best placed on the market at price timated for next year, at 8183,000, of which prepared specches by Hipsara ..E. Lorrigo | TT is in time of sudden mishap or accident

ESTABLISHED 17707

THE Underdgned have been appointed BULE AGEN18 in Hongkong and Botí

China for the shove Company's

INVESTED FUNDS over £12,000,000.

WHISKIES:

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THE STANDARD LIFE OFFICE.

£1,000 POLICY FOR £2,0.8.

that Chamberlain's Pain Exim can be The above monthly premium will secure a £1,000 Policy on a

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1 bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cotton, Bengal-There has been no no, charged to capital pan Cohen.yanen," Mr R. P. zalied, apan to take the place of the family

Cholora and Diarrhoea Romedy at this susaon of the year. Attacks of bowel complaint nearly always some, on suddenly and when this remedy is at hand, all dangor may be avoided. For sale by all chemiste and storekeepers.

bosinece in this staple for a very long period, owing to Importers Eull refusing to shoot,

doctor, who cannot always be found at the Interest on adrances for construction Matel 9th A Physician of the 14th moment. Then it is that Chamberlain's amount to $410,000 This is a now charge Century Me A Bellamy Brown. Pain Balm in bever found wanting. In March 18th Sir Rogar da Coverley,

asce of spralas, cats, wounds and bruises Mrs W. 1. Williams, B. Láth

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