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THE CHINA MAIL.

THE MILITARY AEROPLANE GOVERNOR AND FAMILY VISIT

HHA TAU KOK.

NEWS OF THY DAY.

Eleut. Colonal Eeonard A. H. Hamil ton in; to be promoted to the rank, b

On Saturday afternoon. His Excellency the Gorergor, Sir Henry May, Lady Colonel.

May, and daughters left. Kowloon by

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The Official landing book place at eleven special rain as 25 pm and risited the lamp thief is again busy o'clock this sting of Commodore Robert Sha Tau Kok. The party in all numbered many of the public lange near West Point. Anstruther, Q. M. G.

bus too. Special arrangements were have bean denuded of their mantles; and made by the milway authorities. Several globes. trembers of the police wore in attendance in mufti. All Chinese were excluded fram the platform, the only person on the plat form, in addition to the party, being Mr Vinalos, General Manager, Mr Chario. traffic superintendant Syb. Wills' sad detectives.

Is a well-informed article on the suicece and practice of militury avintion **

Englacering, in recent issue, aid that "It is certain that, taking the science and practice of aviation as it now stauds much assistance would be afforded to designers if military authorities could state what qualities they consider essential in an aeroplane, Most refresting and pa atable. and what others they are prepared to sacrifice in order to obtain thom that they consider essential". Considering the important part in which the sero- plane is likely to play in any great was delivered in London on the 13th inst war that may occur if the future such information is not only pertinent, Brewed, from the finest Jamaica Ginger, but absolutely essential. All walire

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that it is impossible that such military authorities should make any pro- nouncement on this subject at the present time which can have any aspect of finality, but noue the less any views of a tentative order which they can advance are likely to be of very great assistance. For this reason we welcome the very clear statement

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The German Mall of the 12th June

July 14th is the day of the Feto

Nationale de Franca. It was celebrated in Hongkong yesterday, the French Eng being much in evidence, flying alongside the Union Jack.

**A slight earthquake shock was felt in Yoon June 27, the vibration last ing

minuto forty-three seconds. An other shock, somewhat prolonged, was experienced on the following day.

The occasion was attended with litta ceremony. He arrived in one of the Yesterday a patient escaped from the naval plomacom at Bishe Pier, where he Government Civil Hospital wearing ho

was met by Sir Hoary Hay's aide-de pical garb, but he was rated by nesmp who compel him in chaira to Government House, where he was recaived. Indina constable..>

by His Excellency,

· Eight "montba" combined leave, cu private stairs, to the United Kingdoin, has.) been granted to-Liout J. D. Falls, sh July, 1912, to the 19th March, 1913.

A woman was seat to hospital pastor day suffering from a wound inflicted with s sword at Faumati. An arrest was mada

by the police in couciection with the affair

Prints: Chiram of Siem bas had to undergo an abdominal operation at Jena, which was carried out by the wall knop surgeon Dr. Seker. The Prizes is now convalescent at a mnatorium of Professor Binswanger at Jena.

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TURKISH POLITICS.

MAZIN PASHA'S. CONDITIONE.

Renter's Service to ths China Ball.)

Losnos, July 15, Router's Constantinople correspon

A salute of olaven guns was fired from the Shore Battery at Karloan.

Commodore Anstruther, as already sé- parted, meda Commodore Eyres, hodent telegraphe that Nazim Pushs, left for England on Saturday,

COOLIE BURNT TO DEATH.

Fazal Avoident at Cotton Mill

ex Governor of Bagdad, bas declined the portfolio of the Minister of Waze unless sweeping conditions, including the abolition of martial law, and the dissolution at the Chamber, which the Goverment have rejected, aro

made. The Cabinet is tottering, axt An accident of somewhat anlita resignation is possible.” natura occurred on Saturday evening at the Cotton Mill, Causeway Bay, and vasulted in CHINESE IN TURKUSTA the death of one of three man who revaraly injured Three coolica "were working in the dust flue into which the

when one of them accidentally dropped a

THO

FIGHTING IN KHOTAN.

the cascion of the Trustees of the British cotton waste in driven by forced draught (Bauter'ı Bercios to thë China Msil.)

A valuable Chinose 3.5. has come into

Museum. It contains the philosophy of

The Danish steamer Siam of 3,879 Chuang Thu, and among his opigwammatic lighted, lamp, which immediately ignited

LONDON, July 15.

Reuters St. Petersburg belegmphs

REGINALD Jelas, the infant son of Mr of the essential qualities in a wilitary tons gross register has been, sold to sayings are the following :'** A man who the cotton day". The alarm was that it is officially stated that: Chi

aeroplane which were contained in Japanese Arm for about £25,000. She is knows that he is a fool is not a great fool" but their services were not required, the nese troops at villages in Khotan,"

sad Mrs J. H. R. Hasco...

MEMOS FOR TO-MORROW,

345 p.m-Sanitary Board Musting.

Mountain Lodge:

General Memoranda. THERSDAY, July 18:--

Criminal Sessions: Trinl of Li Hon

Hang

the singularly able lecture delivered by Brigadier-General D. Henderson

4.30 p.m. —Lady May's first At Hume, before the Aeronautical Society of Great Britain in the hall of the Royal United Service Institution on the Btl ult General Henderson's lecture Ena entitled "The Design of a Military Scouting Aeroplane, and was accordingly concerned with the use Banduan (pers Co. Thostro of the aeroplane for scouting purposes Royal.

only; but this restriction rather added SATURDAY, July 20:-

to than detracted from its value as a

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PD, July 19-

Meeting of Cerditors of Walkins Ltd. 9p.ni Bandmaɛn Opers Co., Theatre.

Royal

SUNDAY, July 21-

AA.Exxcursion to Macao

MONDAY, July-

TUESDAY, July 29-

Hall.

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Lecture on Christian Science in City WIDNESDAY, July 24-

12.30 p.m.-Star Ferry Co. Extmordin

Meeting MONDAY, July 29:--

12.28 p.m. Full Moon.

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The China Mail.

Hasarana, MONDAY, JULY 15, 1912.

a steel spar deck steamer, was built at Flensburg in 1908, and was owned by the East Asiatic SS. Co., of Copenhagen.

At about 6 pm, on Saturday evening the police raided a house, No. 71 Kowloon i, for sma and ammunition. They dis covered a box of ammunition. As a result pastry boy, who was employed on board the sa. Empress of Japan, was arrested.

• Shan, hai morango to Jap newspaper says Sun Yat-sen and Huang sing are now making preparations to form a new political party. Upon the

Alasman's knowledge reaches to the hair on a hair, but not to eternal peace."

A Chinese charged at the Police Court -day with being in possession of a dagger told Mr Melbourne, the Magistrate, that he used it to drive of the devil, Mr Melbourne asked primar if the devil was

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And the Fire Brigade pomptly turned out.. mill fire appliances proticg quite adequate to deal with the flames The three men were sent to hospital sufering for serers. burns, and one died shortly after admit tazoe.

BIG OPIUM FINE.

in his house now? Prisoner replied that At the Magistracy this morning Miz he was not, so apparently the dagger was Irving imposed a fine, of 8500 upon a man. *F affective weapon Prisoner

was for breaches of the Opin Ordinances. remanded in custody

Defendant was found in unlawful possesion of three taals nine macs of prepared opium, Three cargo bost women who appeared one hundred tals compound opium,

the house of a Russian subject. Turkestan, surrounded and burned.

Said Effendi and a hundred com patriots subsequently attacked the Chinese, inany of whom were killed.

ARMED ROBBERY,

Three Mon Chargedə-

Three men warn charged before Me

with committing an armed robbery at-178 Irving at the Magistracy, this afternoon.

Shanghai Street, Yamati, on the third instant. From the evidence. it appeared

consideration of miltap acroplane, formation of the new party, Sun Yat-sen before the Marine Magistrate this morningquantity of false trads descriptions andtlist three women were in the house whet

design.

General Henderson laid down 9 p.m.-Brodmann Opera Co., Theatre qualities which he considered essential

Royal.

ini scouting aeroplane-that is, of course, essentials as compared with other qualities, many of them no doubt desirable in themselves, but which he was prepared to sacrifice in favour of these essentials. The four qualities were speed, silence, invisi- bility, and manguvring power. These qualities are naturally intended to be considered in a relative sense, since obviously no ueroplane can be innale absolutely silent or completely in- A TIMELY WARNING.

isible. These four essentials were dictated by a consideration of THE Bankers Banquet at the Mansion House has been as not-couting as an art and independent from the means by which it is carried able for the speech by Mr. A. G. Cole, one of the Governors of the out. They were determined from Bank of England,—and, therefore, military considerations alone; nad this it is which we think renders them man eminently qualified to speak of such value to designers. Certainly with authority on the condition of

other military authorities may not finance and trade of the country,- as it has been for the speech of altogether agree, with this choice of essentials, but any disputes turning Mr. Lloyd George. Mr. Cole,

on the validity of these essential.can- speaking with a deep sense of the

not minimise the value of General importance of the occasion, dwelt

Henderson's pronouncement in terms upon several topics which are at

sent,

Shoes, etc.home investments."

SUMMER

GENUINE REDUCED

will proceed to Pking with a view to strengthening its foundations.

to azster charges of having obstructed dies, books referring to the preparation and the rubbers entered, and to enable thear with their boats the central fairway of theule of opium and a number of "tina a 1o carry out their design they were tied harbour were each fined $5, apen. the constructed as to contain opium and fit up... The husband of one of women It is understood that the sficial videos of Lance-Sergeant Lannigan. At round the body. The ziticles were found who returned home just as the men costume for Chinees diplomatie officials be the same Court a boatwoman, who bad ased on the second foor of McGregor Street. were losting was attacked on the stairs! unconscious. The men rot away with been passed by the fabrict. This official her best for purposes other than that for Three months imprisonment was the wounded in three place and left

stume will Lave gold buttons on which which it was licensed, was ordered to pay alterative to the fine.

jewellery said to be world 3500. The thres defendants were identißed after Karest by... 'nro engraved the letters C. R." surround-13; and a man who had neglected to

witnesses in the presence of the Deputy ed by five bats signifying the equality of liconco his boat, and anchored it within a

prohibited area; was fined $10.

Superintendent of Palies, who gave ari- the fre divisions of the Chinese race.

dence to this effect. Prionem, who denied that they were concerned in the affair, were remanded in custody.

SPORTING.

Lawn Bowla

KOWLOON 1. TAIKOO. Kowloon on Saturday by beating Taizoo,

Vargers no longer turn an honcat!

The Japanese criser Naniwa, which shilling by admitting spertstors to se struck 1 submerged rock is Hokkaido watern Royalty at church. But a few years ago on the 27th, is now, resting on the rock, one in a certainemuntry church thought of her hall being badly broken in ten places. put an end to the latter club's hope of something even better. King Edward had The Itakashima and repair-ship Kurdhabi-challenging the position of the Police, who en cocupying one of the para, and after mats, from Tokohama Naval Station, lets head the list in the League competition. seeing bls linjesty off, the clergymas re- Murorin yesterday for the scene of the The game was a very close one, Kerloon turned to find a brisk business going on. accident. Another repair-ship, the Kunto securing victory by only three points in The vergor had seen a way to assist the maru, left Yokoeaks this afternoon for the the aggregate: Scores church restoration fand by charging loyal north to as-ist in the work of refloating parishioners a few pence each for the the cruiser. It is feared that if a storm W. Taylor privilege of sitting for a moment in the arises the vessel will be seriously damaged. D. Cooper place still warmed with the Royal presence; A wireless telegram from the Japanese A. Hamay and he was astonished when the vicar warship Musashi, sent to render assistance, S. Gray

(skip).... summarily stopped the traffic.

says the cruiser was on the 30th ultimo resting on the rack. All the important A Chicase was charged this morning documents and articles have been removed.

to the Hasshi.

cunäscated.

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An append is being made on behalf of the spiritual needs of North Borneo. The Rev. F.-J. Howson, St. Andrew's Vicarage, Southport, ha the suthority of the Bishop of Labuan and Sarawak to act for him in miling the appeal. T gerat need is for the stipend of two masons to be on the spot at Jesselton, the other to itinerate a

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H. Dianen

J. Ferguson 20' (skip), 19

W, Dorrington

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K. Hunter G. BALION

G. Edvarda

A. Currie W. Wotherspoon 22 (skip)..

L. Grimshaw HL Harron A Hamilton T. Scott

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(skip) R. Hall C. Alexander W. Russell J. Henderson

(skip) 22 (skip)

Pelics by 12 points, each of the three vint

(skip). Gerrard Feniton

CIVIL SERVICE Marsh Kelly "Fisher

Fincher

with having in his possession on trading junk 46 ve rifts, and 1,200 rounds of

The few first clar passengers who left rifle ammunition. Mr. Lewis, solicitor, defended, and after Detective Sergeant for Macao yesterday by the 12.30 bost (it Couper hnd giver evide e, submitted that is rather surprising to us that more Hong defendant should be discharged. D fend kongites do unt avail themselves if this ant was ant the master of the junk, and Sunday excursion trip) experienced the the arms were not in his possession. Esther unusual circumstance of getting Underwear, present engaging the most serious only of military principles.

Poder anid he was the junk accountant, stuck on the bar in Macro Bay. The tide thought of those best qualified to The four essentials-speed silence, and be knew nothing about the rifes or must have been about at its lowest at the

CIVIL KERVICE 4 POLICE. Hosiery, deal with them.

There is at pre-invisibility, and manoeuvring power ammunition. Defendant was fired. $250 time. A uniber of Chinese passer gers —

This match resulted in a win for the ‚'' sail Mr. Cole, "a feeling of were chosen in consideration of the with the atternative of three month in piratical leaking rogue some of them were

steamer, the Sui Tai, by a Chinese ing rinks being up, cora:- insecurity concerning the future of fact, that a scout's business is to go prisonment said the arms ordered to bend some five or six Europeans left the

launch that came alongside and took them -POLICE. That there out, get information and then get should be such a feeling should back with it, or deliver it in some

of; three of the Europeans with the inten-Grat tion of catching the returning bost the Gourley cause no one any surprise in these way or other. This being General

Sun," which was timed to love Witkos Macacat 5 pm When the launch was still Pitt Jays of frequently recurring strikes, Henderson was prepare-l to sacrifice and it is well that men, wire speak some qualities which might, to a

about a mile from the wharf the **Sui Au”. with the fanence that Mr. Cole civilian, appear of equal rate with

was soon to be lewing. As she passed she wa Iailed Sui An, we want to go back van bring to bear upon the subject, his essentials, but which, in reality,

by you." to which the skipper kindly gave a signal of assurases and stopped bis McHardy take every opportunity, of bringing might hamper the" netual aim of

good deal and minister to Europeans and angiosa atopan as then repitioned (skip) the matter forcibly before the scouting. For instance, he held that Chinese. These im nien will cost at least and after a hard now against tide and wind Clark minds of all." ** It

was impos-if giving an interrupted view from the £20 year, plus the contributions made the three Europeans were able to ward Spilatt sible," he continued, not to the driving seat of and aeroplane would ally. The Bishop has some hopes of the homeward bound steamer which had Stuart jure nue portion of the community without the rest suffering."

That act in any way against any of the four raising one-half this aunt. Mr Howson waited for them at the bend of the liver Cameron

has the promise of a contribution of £25 opposite the old fort

tukip) is a fact that is too easily forgotten essentials, then such an interrupted per annum from the directors of a com- The Governor al reso and 31ma. by the **inea *** their efforts to view in a scouting aeroplanie was not pay pesting in the distriot, and heMachado and party, besides a member of uim a blow at the masters. The worth, the encrifice it entailed. Such appeals for help to make up the balance. Bra clase passengs, were on board the sooner the better Labour in its core

**Sui An, porate capacity recognises that in an interrupted view might enable a

Those who remained on board the "Bui A deputation from the East Indis its blind antipathy towards (api scout to get better information than chun of the London Chamber of Cop-whether it had been their intention to do Tai had to spend a night in Macao, talist, it is not only dealing if he had not got it, but if it interfered mercu which recently waited upon these or not. blow to the country but to VCT in any way with speed, for instance, Mutuess of Crews with reference to the section, including their own, in the country, the sooner perhaps will it might at times teri to prevent the shortage of zalling stock on Todlan milway absurdity of their unreasonable at he had obtained, and the case would stated that he would consider whether it bolo subject. Lord Crowe, ia reply. tacke or, rather, the unreasonable p

Intimation has been received at Hony. On Saturday represen methods which they choose to become one not of partial

information would be advisable to have an independent kong from London, of the death of Mr two chote met on the Kow adopt without, apparently, giving against better information, but of inquiry, or whether the experts on the spot. Stabbing, formerly of Moses Kelly result being a win for Howloon, the least concern as to the question partial information against do infin shield report, with a view to arriving at and Walsh, Ltd. MrStabbing had many following beis of fair play,Mr. Cole also spoke

divide which would enable him to lay friends in the Colony out money to the best advantage. Is was

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of the effect which followed the nation. Similarly with the question abnormal taxation of the landed of a scosting aeroplane carring two interests during recent years, and men General Lenderson held that pointed out how such taxation' in that direction might caly be car as the second man would form some ried to the straining point to the interference with the best approxima hart not only of the lunded in on to the four casentials, and, ngain terests but of many others by nomight prevent & scout deliveri means in that category. Such res Diaries, coming frota, so weighty information, it was therefore. Find influential a source, are well the best

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FIGHT: POR LIAGUE TROPHY,"

ACCIDENT TO A CHIET OFFICER.

An socident occurred on board the Monmouthshire yesterday, resulting in the chief engineer being conveyed to hospital. Apparently shooting practice was la -progress when a bullet accidentally hit the

unfortunato maZE.

It is believed that the injury it nov serious.

ANOTHER BURGLARY.

Borcharisse boooming very fequent in the Colony and slmost every day one or two are reported. The Rev. Father Spade is the latest victim. Tack night hie quar- ters heir the Boman Catholic Cathedral were entered the door being forced and two covers, two quilts and a pair of shoes stolen. No arrest has been: made.

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Before Mr Kelbonina at the Magutiary this morning Charles Fred White Warciter, said to be an ametions, was brought up custody and tharged with the larceny 8318, of which he was the blee, the property of Esther Rubenstein, of the Astor House Hotel Frisoner was arrested by the police at Masin acting upon cablegne from Hongkong, and seat Incle ta-the Calony, where on his arrival this

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As to which club shall be the recipienting, who appe of the Tennis League

ongue tropiry is at present undeeded, but it ruts between, Boyloco and Queen's College.

Amongst the

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Saturday

Barlow and Birk Crooks, brös

fires of these

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Williams and Thompson (Kowloos beat will Barrow and Bird 85,bout Brawn and beat Batherland and Crooke