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NEWS OF THE DAY.

Tamany's quotation for Paru rubber. por Mera Vernon and Smyth, is 444d

A constaut supply of water is to be

Mossige frum ha Colonia Secretary's Office states that Pakhai has beco declared in luforted port.

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MEMOS FOR TO-MORROW. 4.00) Stu-Lady Lugari "leaves for

Japan.

4.15 pm. The Follies at the Theatre

Royal.

General Memoranda. SATURDAY, May 2: ---

Mesars Hugher and Hough hate for sald several cases of red Japanese lanterns, suit able for the Coronatiõli cœlebralisus.

There were 1,405 rickshaws licensod in Hongkong, Kowloon and Quarry Bay during last year, 38 chairs, and 19.779

drivers and bearers.

Mr Masson, better known as Florence Hauer, of the Bandman Opera Company, the grinds of cruelty and adultery. has been granted a divorce at Rangoon on

sympathisers with the Labour move ment who would be prepared to help meially any scheme to ensure adequate representation of its interests the House, while even among the Liberal maks there are men have no need of a State salary butight-seeing to-day. who nevertheless hold views which

Who

"The German transport steamer Neokar 20 tons) arrived in port yesterday from Bremen, with naval reliefs for Taingtau! Numbers of the men hare been ashore

would secure for the working classes that Sir Robert Hart, Inspector Genumi A Tines message from Peking states: a fair consideration of their stand-of Customs, has decided to resign. and point.

that Bo will be succeeded by I. A. Glen, the past year and has discharged his duties who has been acting Inspector-General for

in a manner approved by all rationalities,

This question of the payment of member is by no means new to the House of Commons, for over 10 years ago Mr PETER TAYLOR moved

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.. ^

His Excellency Sir Frederick Lugard presided at the niceting of the Logidative Council held to-day. There were also { prasant-

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Major-General C. A. ANDERSON, Com manding the Troops in South China.

Hon. Mr C. CxxxzNTI, Acting Colonial

THURSDAY, MAY 18, 1911.

THE MIITARY CONTRI- BUTION.

this afternoon the Hon. Mr Montagno Erlo At the meeting of the Legislative Council.

naked the fellowing question standing in his rama :-With reference to the remarks

of the Honourable Mr Slade in the debate

of the 8th October, 1908, will the Gorem.

[Corvir.] CHINA'S FIRST PREMIER.

**IKRESOLUTE, WILY, CORRUPT.**

(Reuter's Service to the China Mail,

LONDON, May 18.

Mr C. 4. Azamastin, Acting ment lay upon the table some papers The Times publishes a long letter embodying the views and calculations of from its Peking correspondent discuss- His Excelloney the Governor, upon the ing the carcer and character of Prince subject of the military contribution? Ching, the Premier in China's "prat

Secretary, Hou. Attorney General.

Hon. Mr A. M. Tremos, Colossial Treasurer.

Hou. 3r W. ChatīpaṀi, C.JI.G., Directer

of Public Works,

Hon Me A. W. BRawty, Registrar General,

Low-The views and calculations of fir

The Colonial Secretary replied as fol-Cabinot

The letter describes him as a decrepit

Excellency the Governor regarding the old man, who is irresolute, wily and

military contribution, to which reference is made,

Hon. Capt. F. W. Lxds, Acting Capt Governor to the Secretary of State in a always been associated with disaster.

were communicated by the corrupt, and says his official record has Supt. of Police.

despatch dated the 26th October, 1900. In reply His Excellency was informed by Lord Crowe in a despatch dated the 17th Ducumber, 1908, that, should the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury,.agres to

Hon. Dr. Ho K Hon. Mr H E. POLLOCK, K.C. Hor. Mr Wai Yes, C.M.G. Hoa, Mr E. A. HEWETT. Hon. Mr C. H. Ros

Hon. Mr MoxTADTE EDE.. Mr R. CROFTON (Clark of Councils).

FOREIGN OFFENDERS.

Hon. Attorney General moved the first reading of a Bill entitled, Ais Ordinance to amend the Foreign Offenders' Detention

Ordinance, 1872.

the bill was read a first time,

Hon. Colonial Secretary spended and A miamoranda attached to the Bill says: Ordinance No. 1 of 1979 pormit»,,the,

tion of subjects of Foreign Governments Governor to warrant the temporary deten

who, having been accused or convicted of crimes committed in China, are brought within the Colony in course of transmission.

Thursday next being Ascension Day John's Cathedral. The Bishop of Victoriament, Gusing to the growth of consular special services are to be held at the St.

to their own country for trial or punish- is to preach at the Evening Service at 4.45. furisdiction such persons are tried in their Previous hour he and Mrs Lander Consular Courts in China inore often than will be "At Home" at St. Paul College to in their own country antas itis as important to detain prisoners being transmitted East as it is to detain prisoners being transmitted

THE DASH TO FEZ.

TOO LATE ?

the proposal of the Secretary of State for Router's Service to the _China Mail.) the Colonies for the appointment of an interdepartment committee to consider the

LONDON, May 18. question of military contributinu, His Ex- "According to a despatch from Tangier eellency's views would receive the most Colonel Mangin has declared that unless Careful ennsideration. Mr Harcourt, to Brulard's caluran had arrived at Fez whoni reference has been made by telo. gram, deprecates the publication of Tisby the 15th inst. it would be too late to Excelluney's despatches at the present Colonial Office and the Imperial Treasury moment while negotiations between the

are still ponding.

THE BRAVE REWARDED.

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It appears that when the trouble arose

affect a relief.

GERMAN ROYALTY IN ENGLAND.

A NATION'S GRATITUDE.

outside of the 'eity of Fatshen a fortnight

(Reuter's Service to the China Mail.)

go, some of the Imperial soldiers wore

LONDON, May 16, killed. The Viceroy has now advised the German nation feels the attentions The Fosaische Zeitung says, the Colonel of the regiment which was engaged shown to the Emperor and Empress. to seck out the names of the slain and the of Germany and their daughter as a number of their families, al to inquire friendly act performed towards itself. The Times states in a telegrant from West, the amendments are made in the what deeds of prowes were done by the lising and thereupon suitable gifte

leave to bring in a Bill making neha provisión. MeGLADSTONE was then in power, and how far modern Liberalism has drifted from its all ideals may be gathered when it is point-in, the Colony. ed out that the vote was then refused}" by 211 to 21. The present Ministry

ladies and gentlemen engagel in education

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China Mail Cesis Competition Closes in its early days committed itself to Peking that by Agreement between the preamble and in section 3 of the principsa rewards are to be given to then.or to GERMAN GROWN PRINCE.

Census of Hongkong to be taken.

11.30 Geusand Meeting of Penk

Thay C., L 3,50 pkt. Second Gyinklman Meeting. The Folies at the Theatre Royal WEDNESDAY, May 24:

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(Reuter's Service to the China Mail.) LONDON, May 17.

Moreover as the principal Ordinance is the families of the deceased: The Viceroy Hot R extradition Online but in his official, despatch, informing the local Ordinance which authorises the military authorities of this decision. also an detention of prisoners already in lawful states that he has already gilised the custody when, in course of transmission, Provincial Treasurer of his plant, and they am brought to the Colony, sub-section the Colonel has only to present the chas (4) of section 5, which is based on extradi- to the Treasuror and the rewards will be Honour the Chief Justice, who is now in giving rewards on these occasus, while Germany has been gazetted Colonel- tien precedents, seems unnecessary and His given. The Chinese are usually generous H. I. H. The Crown Prince of engaged in the revision of the Ordinances, it is well-known that when ever there is in-Chief of the 11th Hussars. us advised its repeul.

trouble and certain persons are supposed

The amendment to section G is conse quential on the amendment to section 5.

an academic resolution declaring that 1ayment was desirable, but until now that is as far as it has gone, thugh of late there have been numerous evidences that the Govern- ment has had the scheme on its official programme. The chief objec-his Courts are to begin at 8.30, instead of His Majesty the King has ordered that tion to the elange is not the amount at 3.31 p.m. It is hoped that the Courts of money which it will involve, will thas be over by anidnight, instead of Star Ferry the. Anual though we fear this will have a being prolonged into the small hours of

to be dangerous to the State, rewards are temkancs to increase as the years this step will influence Society in the the morning. The papers foreshadow that

offered to those who will bring in their roll on, but, as a newspaper re-action of earlier hours for dinner, ute.

persons or their heads. This sectas to us Hou, Attorney General moved the second

a rather barbarous custom; on other hand, rently pointed out, it will tend to

randing of a Bill entitled An Ordinance to it is to lie commended that, when soldiers lower the whole tone of English For sonic time past the Hongkong authorise the publication of a newly revised have fallen in battle, the officials reward Parliamentary life and introduce a Golf Club has been considering a scheme edition of the revised edition of the Statute their families at once, without any delays, most pernicious element of political to Now Territories. Full details have Ordinance No. 12 of 1900.

of laying out an extensivo golf course in Laws of the Colony prepared in virtue of as has now been decided upon in regard

to those killed at Faishin. professionalism. The Imperial Par-been discussed, and it is hoped to include

Hou. Colonial Secretary swemanded ant) liament has up to now held a unique in the scheme a modern club house replete the bill was read a second time. [pasiion among National Assemblice with every convenience. The committes The bill was referred to the Law negotiations, but the matter has not yet has been empowered to proceed with

been finally concluded, we understand.

Decoration Day in USA. Wensbay, May 31-

The Derby van af. Epson, Noon--Anund Meeting of Watkins, Ld.

The China Mail.

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, MAY 18, 1911.

THE BUDGET:-

Committee.

STATUTE LAWS.

MONEY LENDING ORDINANCE. Hun. Attorney General moved the second reading of a Bill entitled An Ordinance to amend the Law with respect to persons

carrying on business as moneylenders.

Hon. Colonial Secretary secondes and the bill was read a second time.

Council went into committee on the bill aid on resuming the Ion Attorney General bored the third reading.

the bill was read a third time and passed.

Hon Colonial Secretary seconded and

THE SIVZUNITY.

Hon. Attorney Genem) moved thesecond

reading of a Bill entitled an Ordinance to amend the University Ordinance, 1911.

Hon. Colonial Secretary seconded and the bill was read a second time per

The Bill passed through committee with

out amendment.

Hon. Attorney General moved the third Hon. Colonial Secretary seconded and the Bill was read a third time and passed.

"THE FOLLIES."

An Entertaining Performance.

Under the past master in the art of entertaining, M: Henry Dallas, The Follies," who were so much appreciated when they were in Hongkong recently, are

THE BUDGET.

TEA DUTY APPROVED.

(Reuter Service to the China Mcü.) Lowoox, May 17.

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In the course of the Budget debate in the House of Commons, a resolution in favour of the continuance of the present tea duty was adopted...

THE MEXICAN REVOLT.

SILVER MINE CAPTURED.

Beuter's Service-to the China Mad.) LONDON, May 17.. Mexican rebels have captured Pachuco,

ow on their return visit to the Colony which is the most important silver and opened before a good attendance at the camp in Mexico.

Theatre Royal on Wednesday night. The, company is lost none of its lustre and attraction so that the majority of the mum- hers were most enthusiastically received. Ia particular Miss Elsie, Redfers had s

sing reception when she run to sing

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LATE TELEGRAMS.

CHINESE PORK.

Lossos, May 12

"My Moon," at the conclusion of which A cargo of 83,000 cases of frozen meat, she had to obliged with two encores.

Mr including 16,000 carcases of pork, has ar Clifton Yates followed with Glorious rived at Liverpool from Hankow. During Devon" and he, too, was accorded no less the whole of the year 1910 unly 24,000 flattering ovation. Encores werŲ NUMUTOUR

and "The Follien" acquitted themselves carcases arrived.-N.-C. Daily Neses" most creditably and materially enhanced HOUSE OF LORDS REFORM. their already high reputation in Hongkong"

LONDON, May 12. The company play for three nights more Mr. Balfou said that the second Cham- and it behoves everyone to see and hear ber must be able to carry out great duties, them before they finally leave our shares.

and not have the pitiful and beggarly modicam of responsibility given to its by the Veto Bill-N.-C. Daily News.

not only in point of age as "the Mother of Parliaments." but in the matter of prestige and of a lofty dignity which is all its own and raises Recently the British Government pre- THE annual Budget statement made being charged with iusularity or over meres. These negotiations commenced a it-one can say so without fear of ted to Portugal draft proposals for the

now Anglo-Portuguese Treaty of Com in the House of Commons by Mrweening national price-above all long time before the revolution, but have LLOYD GEORGE on Tuesday night Parliaments. But with the new only lately been resussed at Lisbon between is one which will, we think. be onder of things it is to be feared that the Republican Government sad Sir generally received with mixed feelings the type of man who has been proud tons are (Router's Agency understands) in Villiers, the British Minister. The negotia. of satisfication and of regret. It is to pay his way to represent his city an advanced stage, and their conclusion ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS. comforting to see that for the second or his county will in time give may be expected within a few weeks. In

year in succession, no fresh taxation way to a class of politicians whose the meantime Portugal has cusfluded is proposed and that, despite certain object in public life will be to make comercial modes virendi with France, and new and heavy charges, a surplus a living out of politics. The House will be signed in a few days.

ona with Italy has also been prepared and of over £130,000 is anticipated at will lose its distinction; the meu the end of the financial year. But whose characters are above suspicion, LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S it, we think, a thousand pities whose motives are patriotic and by the Wallasey. Coronation Committee reading.

The order which was placed recently that a quarter of a million sterling worthy, will probably be elbowed with a German frm for 11,760 prosentation is to be swallowed up in providing out by carpet-baggers of a danger-At a special meeting it his hear decided thugs has been cancelled by the committee. salaries of £400 a year ench to Ment-ously self-seeking kind bers of Parliament, especially when we mih afraid that the "innovation, issued to the Press contains the following We are to purchase English goods. A statement redise that the greater bulk of the inevitable as it seems with the explanation: When the committee came representatives in the House of present Ministry in office, will prove of German manufacture an important factor to the decision to accept an offer of mugs Commons-men of the very besta fatal blow to an Assembly of which in the case was that delivery of the English type, too are willing to place their every subject of the Empire has ineup offered at the same price could not be

the sea in order to provide additionnOW is the time to get rid of your valuable services at the disposal of the past had good reason to be definitely guaranteed, and failure in that able that such a Bill should come into house accommodation; (2) The quay- thenation. You will find Chum- the State without asking for any proud

repent would have been deplorable. Far operation famediately as an offence could walling of the sea face, to the extent of beclain's Pain Bain wonderfully effective. fee or reward whatever. This sum

ther, the pattern of the English cup be committed to-morrow and suggested staging; (3) The extension of the two sprains and bruises. One application will 80 feet, in place of the existing timber becke, stiffness and soreness of the muscles. It in also asi axcellent liniment for lamo of £250,000 would be far better

submitted was considered inartistic. Since that a clause be inserted fixing a date when export jetties, dad the Prince of Wales' convince you of its merits. Try it. For then offers have been received from other the Bill would come into operation." utilised were it to be devoted towards

fruus to supply and deliver English cups

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do by all Chemists and Storekeepers. relieving the existing burden of-tax-was delivered in London on the 17th May not open to abjection. Had this inforns Thursday.

The Gorman Mail of the 19th April within the prescribed period, and of designsment of the committes stage until next Hie Yxcellency suggested the postpone ation which falls so heavily on the

THE.. working classes, especially so when

tion been availabfe in the first instance, preference would anduabtedly have been we bear in mind the fact that in

given to articles of British manufacture." the near future the State will be calling for compulsory contributions Moscow papers declare that Gen. from industrial workers under the Both has received sanction to organise a sickness and invalidity insurance Granch of the Salvation Army in Rus+ía.

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NEWS OF THE DAY.

The freedom of Edinburgh has been conferred on Lord Minto, in recoguition

of his services in Canada and India.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

POOD AND DRUGS,

reading of a Bill entitied An Ordinance to Hon. Attorney General nioved the second amend the Sale of Food and Drugs Or dinance, 1896.

the bill was road a second time.

Hon. Colonial Secretary seconded and

Hon. Mr Pollock said it was unregson-

ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.

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Han. Attorney General moved the third reading of a Bill entitled An Ordinarice for regulating the supply of electricity for lighting and other" purposts. within the Colony of Hongkong and its dependencies,

Hon. Colmiul Secretary scco del and the bill was read a thint time anul passed.

FINANCE COMMITTEE.

Ab a meeting of the Finance Committer

scheme. In some cases these cou

A special enble to the Indian Dady Netes During 1910 no fewer than 1,770 dogs says that it has practically been arranged tributions may mean as much as nd, were license, 91 watchdogs licensed fire that Lord Kitchener will be appointed to a per week deducted from a man's impounded, 65 ransomed and 142 sent to cable suggests that either a revival of the wequently held, the Colonial Secretary. of charge, 24 destroyed, 207 - atray dogs | very high office after the Coronation. The Wages, and while it is true that in the Dogs Home nt. Yaumati

Commander-in-Chiofship is contemplated, presiding, the following votes were con

that Lord Kitchener is to come sidered and passed- Secretary of State for War.

ense of sickness or unemploy

ment he will receive Commen-}; The Crown Prince of Germany, wlio surate benefits, it will likewise often, turning from the East vin Biberia, owing to abandoned his visit to the Taar, when re

Crown Princess

EDUCATIONAL:

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0.16, to 1.3 P. be the case that the contributions the curtailment of his louer wil now virit on the occasion of the Speaker's silver School English side, ngunge study „A sum of 9113,23 iù mid of the vote In the Lobby of the House of Commons education, other charges, Belilion Public Magnificent New Finns at will be paid in anno beneilla the Emperor about the middle of this EVERY CHANGE OF PROGRAMME, ever called for. Therefore it would mouth. He will to accompanied by the wedding für Edward Grey on behalf of Mr allowance (Chinese) to ustisdant inistrés.

Tremendous Success of the Eminent surely have been a more considerate

Asquith, who was alment owing to the death of his sister-in-law, Lady Ribblesdale, and wise step on the part of the Govern- ment to Jave reduced some of the existing duties instead of frittering away a quarter of a million by voting Edward, Ersy £400 yearly to 600 odd MP's most of Lapisque & Co whom have not the least need of such Kwong Tai Loong

Mr FALANTO.

The Celebrated Sopranis MISSON BASCONS and SALVATI. TO-NIGHT duct from Cavalleria Rusti. erin by Mio Salvati and Mr Pelanto,

The Hon. Trenurer of the Alico prouted Mr Lowther with two silver knowlodge with think the following Lawther with a dismond pendant. Mr Memorist and Affiliated Hospitais hugs to salvars, and Mz Balfour presented Mrs. donations to the funds of the Hospitals: Redmond and Mr MacDonald were pre- 810 sont and the tires loaders pail tribute

10 to the Spunker. All parties subbed 10 the tentinonia),.

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