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THE OPIUM CONVENTION. (Reuter's Service to the China Mail,)

LONDON, Jan. 25, The Opium Convention also provides that the Powers having treaties with Ching, will tako monsures agreement with China,

[Caveriont:]

SIR WILLIAN RAMSAY RESIGNS.

{ (Reuter's Service to the China Mail,

Loudon, Jan. 25,

THE REVOLUTION.

*MARQUIS“ YUAN SHIH KAL

(Reuter's Service to the China Mail)

Skanizmal, Jan. 26. Retter'a Fuking correspondent states that the Throne has appointed Yuan Shih Kai a Marquis in appreciation of the contraband import of opium, since 1887. his loyalty.

morphine and • cocaine China from their own Far Eastern Colonics and Settlements, and, if they think fit, to enforce Chinese legislation on their own subjects residing ja China. They also undertake to restrict smoking and limit the number of shopa and'dens pari passs with China.

FIGHTING AT WANG SIEN.'

(Wah Tax Yat Po's Service).

SHANQUAL. Jan. 25 The Revolutionrsis and Imperialists engaged in a severe battle at Wang Sien in which the Imperialias wers routed.

ITALY'S RASH ACT.

ENQUIRIES PROVE FRENCH CONTENTION.

(Reuter's Service to the China Mail)

Losbos, Jan. 26.

An otheral Italian enquiry corroborates the allegation that there are several doctors and spinal attendants among

THE CHINA MAIL.

A RECENT JUDGMENT.

In the case of Il Fo Hung ...Tho Tik Long Bank, Li Ling Shi, Li Po Lun alinit

YOU

INVITED

Li Pak. Si Po Lung and Li Po Yung, ARE IN

Messes, Brutton and Hott informs that

CIRCULATING

the judgment delivered by Full Fours TO SUBSCRIBE TO OUR was, that the action as agitimno the doluda. ants L. Po Lung and Li Po Yang be dismissed with coat not only of the present hearing but of the previous hearing and if the appeal, which cast are to be paid by the plaintiff Li Po Hung. So far

LIBRARY.

Sir William Ramany-has cosigned the in Chair of Chemistry in University against College, London. which he has belda La Linghi is concerned, no judgment

was delivered bat action was adjourned LATEST NOVELS BY THE BEST pending the bearing of a set-off. WAN" AUTHORS (COLONIAL EDITION) regal to Li Po Lin alisa Li Pak judgment was given against-link

iato

THE ARGENTINE MAIZE

CROP.

NOTED SURGEON'S DEATH:

(Reuter's Service to the China Mail.)

LONDON, Jan. 25. The death is anounced of Sir Henry Trentham Butlin, the noted surgeon,

Note--The deceased, who was born at Camborne, Cornwall, was the son of the late Rev. W. H. Butlin. He was Pro- sident of the Royal College of Surgeons and (Reuter's Service to the China Mail.) Consulting Surgeon to St. Bartholomer's

| Hospital LONDON, Jan. 25. The Argentine Haize crop gives promise of extraordinary results, the minimum estinto being 7,000,000

fons.

ARGENTINE RAILWAY

STRIKE.

the Turkish prisoners seized on boned Beater's Service to the China Mail)

the Manouba. The others are stated to be a Treasurer and clerks.

The worling of a Side preliminary to the liberation the prisoners is now being discussed.

THEIR MAJESTIES AT MALTA.

Laros, Jan. 25.

LONDON, Jan. 25. announced in the Argentine Chamber The Maister for the Interior has

that the Government is resolved to take slope to restore the railway.service.

DUKE OF WELLINGTON'S

MONUMENT.

(Reuter's Service to the China Mail.)

LONDON, Jan. 25.

(Reuler's Serrive, to the China Afixi.)

The equestrian statue of the Duke of Reuter's "Malta correspondent wirds Wellington, designed by Stevens, bas that Their Majesties landed and in-ben finally placed on its monument in spected the French battleship Duntön. St. Paul's Cathedral.

The British and French flags were conspicuous in the decorations."

Their Majesties lunched with the Governor at the Palace and received an ovation from the crowds en route.

They dined with Admiral Poe in the evening and attended a gala opera.

ANGLO-FREN UH AMENITIES,

London, Jan. 26.

His Majesty the King's attention to the French at Malta is warmly up- preciated by the papers in Paris.

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LATEST VIATION

RECORD.

K

(Renter's Service to the China Mail.)

LONDON, Jan. 9. Reuter's Berlin, correspondent states 95 minutes with three passengers. This that the aviator Iure Grulich flew for

constitutes a record.

TO POPULARISE CONSOLS.

(Reuter's Service to the China Mail.)

LONDON, JAB. 25.

King George bas telegraphed to "President Fallieres his appreciation of

- Varions banking meetings to-day have the French Squadron's greetings and strongly supported Sir Feliz Schuster comments on the fine appearance of the in his remarks respecting Government men and, the vesenie.

that a movement is on foot among securities, and it has been announced prominent beakers to approach. Mr Lloyd George in order to popularise

President Fallieres bus replied ex pressing the nation's gratification at King George 'doing bonour to

the French Navy..

MR. CHURCHILL'S IRISH VISIT.

(Peuter's Service to the China Mail)

Losnos, Jan. 25.

Conscie.

"

THE BISHOP OF UGANDA (Reuter's Service to the China Mail)

LONDON, Jan. 25.

He was also a. Govornor of Rugby School,-E, OM.

EMPLOYMENT WANTED.

(Reuter's Service to the China Mail)

London, Jan. 25.

A CHEQUE DISPUTE.

ARRIVE EVERY MAIL.

PUR

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HONGKONG NEW YORK,

REGULAR' SAILINGS VIA" PORTS` and -SUEZ 'CANAL

LIBERPY TO CALL, AU SYNLABAR CQSBÍÍ FOR BOSTON AND NEW YORK.

8.3. PATHAN.............................. or shat 13th February

For Freight farther, particolare, wyply to

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NATAL LINE OF STEAMERS

MARINO Cargo on through Bill of Lading 1 SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS with transhipment at CALCUTTA, lenjanetion with the INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD

KUMSANG

JAPAN

AND'APOAR LINE, Proposed Sailings from Hongkong

29th Jan.

3rd Feb.

·UMKUZI

90th Fels.

URCHASER of one Novel womers from Flongkong. On or about Connecting at Caleates with fon or about In the Cours of Sommary Junisdiction. at. $1.00 becomes a mem- before Me Justics Gompertz this morning ber and is entitled to exchange

same for

Fir eight sind further particular apply to any other novel on paviment of 20 cents cash, Hong-

Edward Porkis sued R. Howard for $600, Mr Otto Kong Sing was for plaintif and Mr P. W. Goldring for defendant,

Mr Goldring asked that the cash stand over for a week and that he be given leave

Ale a counter-claim.

Mr Octo Kong Sing mid the plaintiff was desirous of leaving the Colony to go to Australia, and would like the action quickly disposed of As a matter of fact the claim W on a dishonoured choque.and there was absolutely no dufonca to the action." defence. The cheque as post-dated and Mr Goldring said there was a very good

given on special terms.

Hi Lordship-Are you prepared to 61 The Board of Tade since the 8than afidavit that plaintiff desites to leave inst., has received 80,000 applications the Colony for appointments under the labcur ex-

Me Otto Kong Sing-Yes, my Lord, ..Me Goldring-Thea I hid bettier ask for changes and the unemployment in-dship. We haven't got so far

for surance scheme.

SPORTING.

Yaching.

that pet.

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The serenth Club Rice in connection with the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club, takos place to-morrow afternoon Curse:

Handicap Clas-Lyonun Dior (port), - Kowloon Rock (port), Mark. Bent Quarry Bay (star), distance about 8 miles.

Mr Otto Kong Sieg-And thero a n reason for it.

The case was fixed for February 9th, leave to counter-claim being given.

COMMERCIAL

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kong currency, for every change. UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITERS

Reason Why by Glyn. Adrian Savage, by Malet. Long Hand by Magney. Wife Imparative, by Poer. Molvile Cele

Celeste, by Knight. Dan Rassel, by Somerville and Ross. Centu, by Blackwood,

Love Lacks Diana, By Horu. The Seal of Margaret Rand, by L. T.

Mende

The Quenchless Fire, by Siba Hocking. Lord

Banleigh, Philanthropist, by Robert

The Ne'er do Well, by Rex Beach. The Twymans, by Henry Newbolt.

The Courtier Stops, by J. E. Yozail, The Gallant Graham, by May Wynne. Hilde Lessways, by Arnold Bennett. A Safety Match, by Jan Hay. Under Western Skies, by Joseph Conrad. The Smugglem, by S. R. Crock St.

The Ealing Miracle, by Homes W. C.

Norte.

The Rajab, by F. E. Peany

Queen of All Hearts, by E. O. Scott.

As Hows the River, by Mrs Frod Reynolds

Conyers.

COAL MARKET rok 1911. Messrs Hughes and Hough report:-For Henry and Nayarro, by Dorothen Islands of cual reached the Colony from the The Case of Richard Meyrell, by M

During the year under review 1,282,000

various coal centres, the details of which,

Humphrey Ward.

Ong Design Class-Sumcutter's (pre), distance about miles.

Dinghy Clase-Kowloon Rocks (star) are as follows:- Channel Rocks (star).

Cricket.

H.R.C.C. THE FLEET.

!!

Japanese Conls. The quantity imported unquated to 929,000 tons From Moji Wakamatau, Mike, Karatzu and Maroma. The chief inporters are the Mitsui B Kaist whose arrivals during the year Tha following will represent the totalled 600,000 tons. Other importers of H.5.0.0. in the match against the Fleet Mitsui Bishi Goshi Kaisha 125,000 tons.

Japaneso are to-morrow Ping to start at 2.00. p.m. sharpi on the Club gmund :-T. E. Pearro, d. C. [ "Ateka'& Cö........'.....

Bradley & Co.

wood, H. Hancock, D. E. Donnelly, F. J. E. Elborongh, A. E. Fowler, A. P. Desh. not sundry others,

M. M. Mas and H. R. Makin Piggott, W. E. Warburton, R. J. Saunders,

Altwund,

Asst.

The following, have been selected to

Rev. Bowetern, Surgeon Fisher, Liute play for the Fleet: Commr. Ward,

(Minotaur"), Lieut. Bedford and Staff Paymr. Annaheim

Surgesu Greenhalgh (Newestle"), Lieut. Chambers (Welinha"), Major-Morgan, Eng. Liuut Smith, Asst. Paymr. Cooke {"Tamar").

Hongkong Crickët. Lenguo.

CRAMENGOWER V. POLICY.

200

40,000

40,000

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5.000 tens arrived to the consigument of Cardiff Coal. Only one cargo of some commercial importers. There were several enquiries for cond on the Admiralty List during the latter part of the year, but no

37,000 tons for local dealers and for Canton business resulted. Kaiping Coal.

There arrived about consumption.

Bongy Com. About 13,900 tons was imported, most of which was for Canton boyers.

sta imported some 60,000 tons during the Fushun Coal. The Mitsui Bussan Kai-

-ear, the coal passing ali to Chinese hands. Lanehow Cl. A trial shipment of 3,200 tons was made by a local firm some of which was sold to Chiness.

Puby Laut. The importation of this cnnl. amounting to 38,000 came

is increasing, the yearly arrivals

This league fixture will be played to marrow on the Policu ground at 2 Pted here during the year and was to Baiphong Coil. Some J6,000 tons rench- sharp. The following will represont Craigen- : gover-H. H. Taylor, R. A. Carvalho

Chinese consignment,

Australian Cal No Australian cool vas

L. A. Rose, N. H. Vivensh, J. D. Moris.coni arrived in the early part of the yess, R. Pestonji, C. Johnstone, R. Basa

J. V. Braga, E. L. Brug, 0 A, Hangock, commercially imported during the year.

Tsingtau Conf. One abipurant of this

Ang imported since,

Forman Cond. The Mital Bunnan Kajalis

The following is the League Table sp to are introducing this coal into the market

nad two

Clab

At Westminster Abbey to-day the Bishop of Uganda was consecrated, late- The ceremony, which was most im- The Master of Elibank will accompressive, was carried out by the Civil Service pany, Mr. Churchill to Belfast, Messrs Archbishop of Canterbery. Redmond, Pirrie, and: Devlin will ,speak.

A SNUB,

LATOR.

M.C.C. BEAT NORTH TASMANIA.

(Reuter's Service to the China Mail.)

LONDON, Jan.--25"

consignments were received of

P. W. L. D. P. 1,800 and tons 800 respectively.

06

3

16

Craigengower Kowloon H. K. Pelica R.G.A 5.O.Y.LI....

8 4.1

3 15

9 4 3 2

14

7 4.3

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RE

Naval Fard...

N. B.-A win-3 points. A draw-1 point. Rugby Football.

ITEMS AT THE COURT3.

A man, who was charged with stealing Bome clothing from a pas onger on the .. Bei Ming, was sentenced to three months' imprisonment at the Magistracy this morn. ing

"

In connection with his visit to Belfast, Mr Churchill has notied the

Two woman, whɔ, were fighting in Yau In pleasant weather but before. The sollowing have been selected to mati ata.m. this morning, apperied Harbour Board of his intention to small attendance, North Tasmania, on a play for the Navy against the Army in before Mr E. a. Irving, at the Magistracy inspect the harbour on February 9th, but the Beard to-day decided to inform good wicket, curried their score on the thie Cup match on the Club ground at 4.15 this roing, and were fined 81 or savon Mr Churchill that the date is in second innings to 165. Marylebone PM on Saturday-Back, Pie. North- days' imprisonment each.

replied with 50 for two wickets, and

more Tamar" backs, R., Burberry. thus won by eight wickets.

Astraen "Lieut. Whitehead, "Mino Three men were remanded by Mr O; taur"; A. B, Skinner, "Monmouth." Dick Melbourne, at the Magistracy" this backs, Lleuts Welman and Scott, morning, on a charge of stealing n-tic box

convenient.

WR CHURCHILL'S ATTITUDE.

LONDON, Jan. 26.

Mr Churchill has written to Lord Landonderry saying that as the main objection of Lont Londonderry and big- friends are directed against the holding

COTTON DISPUTE

UNSETTLED. (Reuter's Service to the China Mail

LONDON, Jan. 25. The trouble has not subsided in the

of the meeting in Ulster Hall, be offers Lancashire cotton trado despi̟ta” the

to 8ld it elsewhere.. He declares, “It

agreement. The operatives are mobbing

is your duty to keep your promise to nonunionists and in some instances they Ulater Liberale and assert the right of are going on strike in order to force free speech in public meeting".

MR CHURCHILL DETERMINED.

them to join the union.

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Allen, Street. One men who was Tama", Lieut. White, "Waterwitch"; pulside at the time uscaped. M Lieut. Taylor,Rosario" (Capt.); A.B's Hill and Atkinson, Moumnuth; A.D's Bradley and Lopt, "Minotaur."

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3rd January, and was posted to the Mr S. J. Clarko joined the Corps on the

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Mr A. J. J. Martin joined the Corps on the 24th January, and was posted to the No. 1 Artillery Company,

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Curamunder G. W. Beckwith. R. N., nt the Marine Court this morning

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Irving, at the Magistra of 30 cattices of "man was elurged, before Mr E. A.

with being in prassussiour of rice, value, and will attempting to On the first charge a fine of $10 or 14 days Uribe a diatrist watchman with 60 cent

Imprisonment was imposed and on the | AND: second 85 or 14 dayn',

this plac

Mr Churchill's letter rfers in the very grave personal responsibility falling on Lord Londonderry if there should be (Reuter's Service to the China Mail) Company is granted leave of absence for 12 he lnd re home and no-where to sleeps, serious rioting in Belfast on February

A native of Kowloon Cily, who said that LONDON, JAD. 20 months with effect from the 20th January was wandering about Yauanti et 3 o'clock 8th, end-states-tini-it has become of The Dake and Duchess of Connaught importance to public liberties that the visited Wall Stecct and received a great SACRIFICING TO THE DEAD proceeded thither, and, acciding to his When in Rocianiation Street he meeting shall take place in Bellast. Mr ovation. The unfailing good humour af

a light at No. 202. He Churchill concludes by saying that he the Royal visitor in the face of the mah-

At the outbreak in April last, when so everything was all right when the owner story, Lo opened the door 10 208 that intends to bold the meeting there.

bing crowde, persistent photographers, many of the Cantonese lost their lives to of the pleco-goode shop came out and MA REDMO. D SPEAKS OUT.

and reporters captivated the Americase, no purpose, a leader of the revolutionary socused him of stealing suvural pieces of The newspapera devote colume to partynt Kwaichow was Hummarily executed aloth. However, Mr. A: Irving, at thi Magistracy this morning, did not believe Mr John Redmoud, in the course of a tributes to the royal visitors whom they at his native pluce. He was thrown into his story ant sontenced him to throo newspaper article, vidicules the in- a claim us the most popular foreign a rough coin and into a traitor's months imprisonment, and four hours solent bluff of Orangemen and ise noisy abilities ever entertained in the Save. This week thers have been stocks.

popular ceremonies in his honour, at bis minority of Protestants in Ulster Hetropolia.

graveside. A zegiment of soldiers want says Englisimen will be fools and Democracy is in raptures over the forth will wesisins and music. Thou his YOU to prolably aware that pneumonta poltroons if they allow thetaepires to be charm of the Princess, who in described manus, were oriflood to, and a big scroll, you never heart of Gold resulting sta diverted, upalupid, Hollow and un- in the idol of New York. One news borne in the procession; raid telling the pneumonia when Chamberlain's Cou h bellowings from a great poling paper has an ode to Princess Fat," spuit that "Thoso prigul, with many Hondy was used. Why take the risk Ireland to the Empire,

which designation was taken up, by tours, were wetting the breasts of their hen this comedy may be had for s cheering crowda hr the streets.

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