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bat nevertheless the words which later fell from HIS EXCELLENCY'S tips made it fairly clear that his views have not in the interim nadorgone any fundamental change on tho point and that he has made strong representations to the Imperial author- ities on the subject. By his speech

NEWS OF THE DAY.

NEWS OF TEE DAY.

On page 9 will be found an interesting Today's quotation for Para rubbar, per Messrs Vernon and Smyth, in 3. 11d.announcement-an expression of thanks hy.cortain passengers who travellot by the Pacific Mail steamer Siberia

At has been proposed to hold an Old Wellingtonina Disner on Juno 18.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 1911.

SIAMESE ROYALTIES,

Visit to Maternity Hospitals.

HAGUE CONFERENCE.

AMERICA'S SUGGESTION.

(Briller's Service to the China Mail.) Lostor, June 9

Tho Siamese Royal visitors honoured and Alice Mumorist the Netherwöle Maternity Hospitals by a visit this fore- noon The Queen Mother was accompanied An armed robbery took place near by the Princess and Princes and press creart- Shamchan on Thursday. A Chinese by E.R.H. Prince Dovawgse, Foreign The United States of America is wouman was walkin near the ferry. at Lowu Minister, and Dr. Aprasait. Her Majesty proposing to the Powers that in its when she was set upon by two men who expressed much interest in the patients opinion the Conference at the Harus We didn't know that Awoy was a robbed her of her silver bangles after which and the Chinese-dures who are in training should moet on October 1st this year.

The Robbert Dollar Co, hava establinh.

Mansiona

Mr EDE certainly demonstrated that thenueiras at, tha Hongkong Hotel he had taken pains to probe deeply into the numerous factors allecting the question,

but all the same! Portaguso possessions until we rend the we very much doubt whether following "bondlines" in, a Japanese dors paper: "Manila and Amoy-Portuguesa the deductions he arrived at through Part declared in Philippines infected." following the broad and general law of average can be regarded as at all trustworthy. His method of

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MEMOS FOR TO-MORROW. The King's Birthday. Public Holiday.

Ground.

Da.m.-Review of Troops on Cricket 5.30 p.m.--Second Gymkhana Meeting,

General Memoranda.

Most, Jane 5 :-

Whit Monday.

Bank Holiday,

2.30 p.m.--Boys' Own Club Sports. SATURLAY, Jung to:-

Chin & Manila SS. C. Meeting. MONTAY, June 12-

3.31 a.m.-Full Mom.

The Chinx Mail

At last there is news of an incoming Siberian mail. The Anhui is to bring it down on Sunday.. Wa-understand that, the mail of May 10th from London missed connection and was unable to be placed aboard the scheduled stomer leaving Dalny,

they decaniped towards Shamchun, which in in Chinese territory.

in the Hospitxia.

In the course of their week's stay in

beab

Hongkong the Royal visitors have made | ALTERING THE OLOCK, soveral" wounds" - "of shopping, taking,

most of the in their tour silver, blackwood and curio showrooms. In short, the Royal patrons have spett invishly to the benefit of the Colony's retail trade during their brief stay in Bongbong.

GREENWICH TIME FOR PORTUGAL.

(Reuter's Servics to the China Mail) Laynox, June 2,

Another instance in which a dog as sisted a constable in bringing a thief to justion is reported. During the early hours of yesterday morning P. C. Bond

A telegram from Lisbon states that noticed a Chinaminer running off with a

Shortly after the luncheon hour to-day

decree has been issued providing for piece of wood and an iron plank whleb be had stolen. He gave chase and bis preparations were in progress for the

tmasportation of the voluminous buggage the adoption of Greenwich time dog took up the running and held the belonging to the regal entourage from throughout, Portugal from January 1st,

Macdonnell Road to Statue Wharf, whenet 1011.

at bay until the constabla arrived. The On May 17th the opening performanca | thief was arrested and later in the day was

unsler Royal patronage of a new play took

place at Drury Lane Theatre. People

a

desius of seeing the play gathered in queue outside the theatre for as long as 54 hours beginning from the previous morn

sentanced to threatwooks imprisonment.

wealth of the populations at Home and in Hongkong is probably not so-sound or reliable is he thinks, especially when the totally different economic conditions prevailing in the two centres are borne in mind. The seven-year-old figures quoted of Great Britain's national income

Dr. J. F. Butler Hogan, medical office were admittedly only a calculation, as

of health for Tottenham, in his report on also were those respecting Hongkong,g. The first to arrive on the seons were the health of the district,has expressed

aly scout, a girl, and a woman, At strong opinion on the declining birth-rate. while his assertion that the standard lay-break next morning an enormous nun- One of his observations reads as follows of wage has not risen in the Oldber of new arrivals made their appomace,it is, unfortunately, only too true that Country since that time also requires and the queue was extended round and some confirmation. It is often remark-rom the theatre in a spiral form. ed that figures can be made to prove anything, and hence there need;

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Dogs are playing a prominent part thewo days in assisting the,, police, and

gramophone has become more necessary in

a

many homes than a cradle, and that the inhabitants of our populous, centres have many of them hearts so sterile of child

Herbaps, be no surprise to learn that another instance is reported in which a love or racial need that they refuse to be: it is possible to demonstrate by fox-terier, which happened to be with burdened with life's rual riches.” statistics, as. Mr EDE did, that the P. C. Stewart at the time, prevented the average wealth of an individual inescape of a fugitive. Constable Stewart was seeing a number of deportees off by

A curious and novel controversy is this Colony is only one-eighteenth of one of the Canton steamers when suddenly before the Ceylon courts. The drawer of that of an individual at Home. All the one deportes made a dash for liberty. In the horse Glenside" in the Grand National same, we have some difficulty in all probability he would have got clear sold his ticket for R200. The purchaser away had it not been for the fox-terrier sold half the ticket to a third party for accepting the conclusion. To our

which are chase and eventually heal him. R1,000. The sale was duly registered opinion the mover of the resolution until assistance was forthcoming. The dog with the Ceylon Turf Club. In ordinary circumstances, the money would be paid spoiled himself by wandering into belongs to P. C. Ogg.

to the purchaser, however, had been alluring comparisons of this surt, which carried but little conviction by Baguio assembled on May 25 at government said the ticket, and the assignee now comes The largest crowd in the history of adjudicated an insolvent and the insolency proceedings were pending at the time he reason of their bypothetical character, center to witness the final game of the and claims the whole amount for the beast Had he merely stuck at emphasising Filipin athletic league Filipinos pre of the insolvent's creditors. The Turf the inherent injustice of the present ademted in the throng which watched Club has been notified to bring the money method of calculation he would have with close interest and enthusinam the into Court. The assignee's position is that been on more solid ground, although team defeat the rels. Among the the sale by the insolvent is bad. The spectators were Governor-General Forbes prize will be sufficient to pay all the we agree that the result of the divis-and General Anderson and the Hongkong creditors of the insolvent and leave a sub- im would probably have remained party. The latter expressed their admira-stantial aum ever for the insolvent. The unaltered. However, the Hon. Mrtion of the playing of the Filipino athletes decision of the question who is to get and their surprise at the enthusiasm of the the money is looked forward to with POLLOCK ably followed long these crowd which expressed its emotions "in interest. Is common with the great majority

lines His speech was a well-reasoned first class American slang. of Hongkong residents who have given the subject the least consiler-statement of the utterly unfair ation, the Ilan. Mr MONTAGUE EDR and illogical nature of a scheme

HONGKONG, FRIDAY, JUST 2, 1911.

THE MILITARY CON- TRIBUTION.

A QUESTION OF COSTS.

** We draw the attention of our roador?

S. HOUTRIE & CO., LD. is convinced that the Colony at busing the erections on gross revenue. to the advertisement of the Perk Tram-

SOLE AGENTS.

Hongkong, April 18, 1907,

WM. POWELL

present suffers a decided hardship | on acement of the particular methx |

in which the military contribution-

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it was conveyed by launch to the Ruyat yacht at anchor in the harbour. Moübers the royal suito also re-endarked this afternoon. The party leaves to-morrow.

Later in the evening Her Majesty and their Royal Highnesses will board the Maha Chakri preparatory to their departure for Haiphong. Mr J. E. N. Mody, "Acting Stamose Coral, will be the guest of Her Majesty on board the royal racht this orening at the special invitation of the

Querin Mother.

A MUCH ADJQURNED CASE.

The case of Cremer and Wold against P. Konze, to cover $799.95, was mentioned before Mr Justice Gompertz, at the Supreme Court this morning

Mr W. EL Sheaton appeared for plaintifs and asked that the case be adjourned another week by arrangements His Lordship-I bere put it off several times before.

Mr Shenton-It has been adjourned fur nearly two years. He keeps on making offers and then asks for a further week.

His Lordship-I should bare thought

take judgment. plaintit could here got judgment.

ing

Bir Shenton-Plaintiffs do not want to

The caso was adjourned for a week.

MACAO AFTAINS.

Micio, June 1.

ANOTHER MP. UNSCATED.

JUDGES ATTACKED,

(Reuter's Service to the China Mat.) LONDON, June 2,

The Unionist member of Parliament. for Central Hall (Sir HL & King) has been unseated after the hearing of a petition against his return.

The Judges were attacked on leaving the Court.

"

[Note Central Hut has always been a stronghold of Unionism, though in January last year Dr R.W. Asko (L.) was only 20 votes below Sir HS. King. In December the latter'a majority' was" 207. The un- seated member hat represented the con atitaency since 1885. He is a banker and head of the firm of Henry S. King and Co., Bombay; and King, Hamilton and Co. Calcutta, He was Mayor of Kensing ton in 1901 and 1902-ED. C..3

AUSTRIA'S AGED EMPEROR.

HEALTH RESTORED.

(Bester's Bercise to the China Mat

LONDON, June 2.

UNSETTLED MOROCCO,

A telegram from Vienna says that it is officially stated that Emperor Francis THE DREDGEES 'ARRIVE

Joseph left Goedoallos for Vienna torday With the Portagnens `colours: flapp-|restored in health.

m... stiff easterly in

hreese a bow-bost and two dredgers steamed in from Hongkong yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock and moored of Barra Puint. The engage- ment of the "Canton River" is ponding: Owing to an unexpected bitch io connection with the translation of the agreement, the Indentures will not be signed for several days yet.

A RIFLE ASSOCIATION, JUS

CRUELTY, SACKING AND

·SLAVERY.

(Fender's Service to the China Mail.) Lontos June 2. The correspondent of the Times at His Excellency has just fathered a scheme Tangier states that the Moera under for the organization of a Cirilina Rife

We cannot say dit wo altos ther appearing in another column,

Bernam Singh saed S. P. Wang before take to the plau favoured by Me EDE

"Management have decided on an Mr Justice Gompertz, at the Supreme extensive addition to the Service. There

Court to day, to recover 384. and his colleagues when they declaro

will be six extra SAMA on greek

Mr E. Bind appeared for plaintiff and i on Sundays.

said he thought Mr Harris, who was ap almit that there are many attractions management is twofold-to relieve coopcaring for defendant, would consent to

judgment.

| in favour of a fixed yearly contribu-đnga and six extra

is levied. Since taking his seat on. We we are quite prepared to We understand the

object of the

Association which the Colony has welcomed British protection have suffered heavy with one voice. A nominal contribution of losses, and the Sultan appears to be

in ainethod which at any rute gives gestion during certain hours of the day fr Reader Harris--I consent to judg-twenty cents will qualify for membership, actuated by a spirit of vindictive.

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the lower levels to take a trip to the Penk and to encourage residents and visitors oument for Stu after dinner on fine nights so as to get breath of fresh cool air and is what is undoubtedly one of the finest sights of the world, the town and harbour of Hongkong

Mr Hind-I ask for 85 costs. Mr Harris-4 My friend has just been instructed five minutes ago. Plaintiff was is my office twenty minutes ago.

the Legislative Comicil some few weeks ago, he has clearly shown tlmt that he does not intend to let the grass grow under is feet, for yesterlay for the second time he brought the question to the notice of the Government. His resolution, that it is desirable that the conMr EDE confessed in his speech that lights and looking as Sir Willian Des Gentlemen's Outfitters.nl of a million dollars, paved

the most important factor to be the way for a full-dress debate on considered in looking into the ques

tion is the ability of the taxpayer to the general question, and although

the conforting assurance that what ever happens the burden will not be made heavier, it has to be said that there are also responding disadvantages about such a scheme. twinkling in the distance with a myriad have his costs of issuing the writ.

IMITED,

門

"EVERYTHING FOR

GENT'S WEAR.

New Shirts

Soft Double

and

卝

New Socks

tribution "shonld be fiscal at the

the official vote just minge to stand the burden of taxation, and

defeat the motion, it is somewhat con- some of his observations made it

soling to feel that the Spiculear that alterol conditions would

of STATE is to be placed in possession materially affect that ability, while

of a report of the speeches delivered. considerable portion of Mr POLLOCK's This will, at any rate, convince hinpeech thight well be construed as an

a

of the fact that the public, is re-gument in favour of varying the presented by the Unofficial Members extent of the contribution according to the prevailing means of the people. of Commeil, lave a well-definal

Mr Hind-That is so but plaintiff should

Mr Harris-84 and the disbursements on the writ-88.20.

Mr Hind said he wanted 810 month

and offered 85.

the government providing arms and amuni- cruelty,

tion.. A reserve force will be attached The correspondent further states that composed of such members whum age or the fertile district of Limts, outside other setbacks ay hinder from regular Fex, was sacked nad burned on the attendance at the range practises or at eve of the relief of the city by a the fold exercises,

HOTOE CARS, MOTOR BOTY, AND A RACE COFESK

In addition

to the Motor

Com-

Vreux once poetically expressad.as Vlika a

other framment with more stars in it; than a similar space above."

instalments and Me Harris opposed that pay, which I am told is now a paying canicern, whose enterprise has added no little to the life of the place, four private owned motor-boats now grace the barbour and may be seen of an evening darting Hither Mr Hind-When he borrowed the money and thither with their pleasure-loring

It Acums that Bime. Calyé, after her

Far Eastern tour, reached America during

the latter part of February under

difinition. At first she was untruthfully he reported not to be coming, owing to an

attack of fever, as a result of her tour through India and Japan. On the way to

San Francisco there was a case of smallpox on board, and the authorities at San

Stiff Cuffs attitude on this long-standing grier-/ But if the desire expressed in this but the question regarding her ago was loo

New Ties, etc.

ance.

Further trouble followod. Her husband,

His Lordship-What is his salary? Mr. Harris-$80 × month.

told his

my client that he was getting 980.

Mr Harris said defendant had to keep

parents boldes other things

An order for $10 a month was made,

SUPPOSED FO SONING.

Thirteen Persons Stapifled.

freight. Enterprising strangers have, I understand, already obtained sanction for the erection of a race course in Macro and are repered to be on the lookout for a suitable site.

No

A GOOD FRIEND.

Zetachment of officers of the French mission Eight women and children were publicly said in the market.

PERPETUAL LEASES IN JAPAN.

NEGOTIATIONS · PROCEEDING.

(Henter's Service to the China Mail.)

LONDON, June L Replying to questions in the flouse of Commons to-day, Sir Edward Gray": said that negotiations were proceeding between Great Britain and other

TO one can have a better friend when Powers with Japan with regard to troubled with colic or diarrhoea than the settlement of perpetual leases. Canniberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoes

Francisco insisted on her being vaccinated, and absu desired to know her age. The prisindenna submitted to the vaccination,

resolution were carried into effect the much for her and she suggested twenty.

Remedy. Ever since the middled age and it was tot anticipated that The irony of the situation is that Colony would be called upon to yield Both the authorities and the ship's purrar

A somewhat alarming sing case unn of to day was a child it has been going the position of leaseholders would be

about doing good antil its tanie has sprend everybody,, including apparently the f" precisely the same xum in a rejected this and set it down as Burty-four occurred in Hongkong on thursday night!

to nearly all parts of the civilized world in any way allected in the event of Government officials themselves, are period of marked depression as it Singnor Gayarri, un- with her, and when but happily the victim are now reported to nad studs unrivalled for its prompt cures, the negotiations not being concluded

by the 17th August dissatisfied with the present mode of would in days of inbounded pros- the gare her name as Emms Calvo" the be recovering. It appears that about it never fails to give relief. For sale by

o'clock it was reported to the police that a calculating the Colony's obligations, Perity. This surely would not be an inspector refused to accops it and insisted umber of men, thirteen in all, und wen ||

she was Mrs Gasparri ideal arrangement. As His Ex-

poisoned while at dinner at No. Iland II, of yesterday was bound to largely CELLENCY said, there are other

Aberdeen Street and on Chief Detective EXQUISITE AROMA. Ele explained in London telegram, Inspector Albert Collett and several of his 28, Queen's Road partake of the nature of that

problem than this, who are excavating in Jutuminen are follow-found thediners in a state of collapse. From kuown as flogging a dead horse and while wo are glad that a ing the scheme of the Finn, Dr Juvelius, anquiries made it would scow that the men The only point of divergence on the further discussion has been provoked who discovered in the books of Buekiel, testival and for the pet toe has boob The Best Navy Cut on the Market.

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9.15.15 to 11.15 is THE FINEST and COOLEST HALL in the COLONY.

and therefore a debate such ns that i

and sore

unsatisfactory form of oral exercise/lving the actory ways of bearing date the 10th inst, that the party staff proceeding to the premises they

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couple of bottles of slmansu. They were all tables of the law, the Temple archives and after they had vertaken of sharshus they appher revealing the hiding places of Moxa soated at dinner and about five minutes treasure. De Juvelious formed a syndicate became staplfied. Ten of them were ru with a Swedish engineer Mülin and three moved to hospital and the remaining thre Englishmen, Morms Parker, Vaughan and who did not appear to he quite so bad, Fort, which started excarations, the Turk were left in the house Dr Kack attended ish Government being in agreeme

to thin man who were taken to hospital and sakura Found pottery and other remains they are so on their way to recovery. of the Jebusit dating Zeum 3,0

It is believed that the boities ayatmined -pirite of wine instead of shaman while's before Christ. The

Chinone theory of the matter will be resumed In

bably & contapade druppa.fi atealing "anything from

"unch" a casa in said, to bora ZWAS TEGE

had been celebrating the Dragon" Boat question would appear to be as the subject, thereby showing Deuteronomy, and Jesu Ben Syok a that it is still a burning question, we VICTORIA THEATRE to how the contribution can be more

equitably assessed. Mr EDF nder not regretful that the Council ngood beginning when ho reminded declined to commit itself to the Ex HIS EXCELLENCY of a speech which pression of opinion fathered by the the latter delivered nearly three years

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ago to the effect that he approachol the matter with an open mind, possibly DONIGHT with a bins in favour of the view that the contribution weigla too heavily, and that he was fully pro- paret, if his examination of the subject should confirm that rew, to appeal to the Imperial authoritien Great Northern Talegí for its reduction The hon. mcpher

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