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NEWS OF THE DAY.

NEWS OF THE DAY,

For being in unlawful possession of opium a man was final: $2.50 at the Magistracy to-day. A second defendant for a similar offence was fined $3.

Wa regret to learn that the Rev. Mr Hickling la suffering from a severu attack of dysentry and was therefore unable to conduct service at the Union Church yesterday. The Ray C. Bosa officiated in pinen of Mr Hickling.

MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 1912.

DEATH SENTENCES

COMMUTED.

CROWN LAND SALE,

Tuls afternoon at the Pallic Work Des His Excellency the Governor (Bir Henry partment Em'a plot of hind, Inland loo

May) has commuted to imprisonment for 1925, situate at Tast. Tan Msi, having an

lila the death sentences passed at the leataron of 4,300 square fio", was offered for Criminal Session on the two Chinese whole by aaction for a tema de 73 yaum are convicted of complicity in the Pok-The drown contal, $10. The lot ves fulam Road murder,

purchased by Mr J. Mackay Yoe (130, which was the upset prices

CHARGE OF MURDER.

ILLEGAL TURY CUTTING.

At the Police Court this morning a advantage. It is evident that two bay was sentenced to twelve strokes of things chiefly as China's need as the birch and furry-eight hours' deten present. We are assuming, of course,ties for the theft of a hat. that her leaders realise that, having Traile between Antung, and Tlectri set ap a new standard, they must is reported to have been particularly brisk forge ahead to the natural conclusion cently, there being a marked nerve in the shipments of lumber to the north that that standard implies China em port needs money and she needs guidance. Vast as are her natural resources, thy are still beyond the stage where

Capt. Voss and Biosers S. A. Vincent and The 25-foot packs Sea Queen, with they may be utilised as in other

F. Stone" on board, started from Yoko- countries. Until China, therefore, is dext. The list of playa 'to Ta performed hama on the 9th alt, on the first part of MrMelbourne a man named Tsang, 24yoars on Government and Defendants were At the Magistracy this morning before | Afforestation Department with cutting gran their three years' adventaroua trip round of age, was charged. with iurdering one charged with cutting only a few square the globe, the first place to stop being the Lam Fat ab 687 Runwell Street, Wanch is people went there regularly and two acres Marshall Islands.

yards of turf, but a polics. Inspector said, on Friday. No evidence was taken, and of grass bad disappeared. Fined $2. on the application of Inspector MacHardy.. prisoner was remanded till Thursday neze

SPORTING. 8.15 p..

in the happy position to utilise such she must rely upon the assistance of others and that assistance is ready nt band, Ever since there seemed to be some probability of a satisfactory settled state of affairs, financial groups have vied with each other in their cudeavours to render assistance. The money is acceptable to China's leaders, but the terms are not to their liking. If the terms were not such, allowing for the different conditions that prevail,

We are asked to state that Booking for the Bandmann Opera Company's per... formances, the frat which is billed for the 23rd, inst., commenços on Wednesday will be found on page 2

The

"Manchuria Daily News" Company is in negotiation for the pine. learns that the North China Steamship chaso of a strasner of 1.800 tons from French owner for service on the Antung

Tientsin route.

The steel scrow steamer Famashiro Mar, 3.500 tons, built at the Kawasaki Dockyard. Kobe, was launched on July 18. Her contract speed is 14 knots. She will be completed in November and be placed on the Nippon Yusen Kaisha's

Shanghai service.

Lieut. Brown, of the Royal Engineers, reported to the police on Saturday that he had had the misfortune to leave in a ricksba, the number of which he did not know, Hongkong and Shanghai Bank- notes to tân value of 8280, None of the money bas, so far, been recovered.

Wanchai Man's Death.

FORESTER ASSAULTED.

Two women were charged before r Melbourne to-day" at the instance of ther

Water Polo..

To-morrow afternoon in the V.R.C bath, commencing at half, pavis Ere, the

Two house boys in Europea service and E.0.Y.LI 16m will meet to wers charged with assaulting a forester, play off their tie for second place-runners The forester said he arrested two wote Their last moeting resulted in one goal all. up-in the Water Püks Shield + ompetition. sentenced in a previous cass, for cutting on Government land, and two of the defendants came up and assaulted him.

Tennis Championship at L.R.C.

A men's singles championship will he

The Indian soldiers of the 128th Baluchistan Regiment hare reported to the police the loss of $3 and a regimental cano, and 68.50 and a cane, respectively, as are always considered satisfactory Owing to disagreements with the.

The men atats that while shopping in Taite (and sufficient by both sides on all such transcontinental railroads, it is reported Tra Tani market in the new territory Complainant chased one of the defendants, transactions in all parts of the warit, Portlam! from the itinerary of the Orien. and this led ta a quarrèl, from which they | verandah of a house in the vecinity, threw during September. Entries close on probable that the Bank Line will omit dispute arosa with some vegetable salosman ; wäertapos the other, whe was on the played at the Ladies' Recreation Club China might legitimately fuss and funte over the indiguity that sho might consider had been offered her. Nohukely that the Harriman interests which hoat and the Spit Light-bant, marking men, whe threw him to the ground. Dne

tai fleet, the stentner Orteric being pro. bubly the last Tessel to load at that port. Should such be the case it is mere.than

have been regular shippers by the line will purchase steamers of their own and oren a new service from Portland to the

The

China Merchants steamer Kwangtah, which arrived at Shanghai on July 25, brought up from Canton 300 Hanese troops who are being returned to their homes. On arrival at Shanghai dollars. The troeps, who were ant asch-man received a gratuity of thres trained and undisciplined body, had

emerged minus the property namad. a battle at him. He was struck on the face and body, bis jacket torn and bis Notice is given that the Bar Light unbrella deliberately broken by one of the the channel at the entrance to the of the nier ran off with his watch. A third Paiko River, will, during foggy or boy was, concerned, but he had not been thick weather, make the following Re-arrested. After hearing defendant story sponding Fog Signal:-A gang sounded at the magistrate, considering there was not intervals of one minute, so long as the tog sufficient evidence against them, dismissed signal of a vessel in the neighbourhood, the case, showing that she is under way, continues to be heard

of its kind in the islands, has been built

An electrically driven dredge, the first

for service on the Mariquina river in the by Mera Gordon and Co. of Hongkong

Philippines, the capacity the dredge

a

is 1,000 cubic metres per 10 hours from degrees. The Manus Electric Railroad depth of twenty fest and at an angle of 45

has undertaken to supply current and will lead primary wires from a sub-station to the river and secondary wires from there to a 78 horse-power motor on the dredge.

General Memoranda.

such indignity exists except in the FRIDAY, Angost 16:-

imagination of several of the Peking pu.-The Camngent Troupe at the officials, who are absolutely awry Far East. Theatre Royal, City Hall,

over the question. A very little reflection, we believe, would con- vince them that money-and such large sums as are proposed-- cannot possibly be loaned on anything short HONGKONG, MONDAY, 3r 12, 1912 of thevery safest guarantees, and surely it is natural that those responsible for HOW STANDS CHINA? the money should wish to know how habits of acquisitiveness that made of it is to be allocated. Foreign super-thera very unpleasant shipmates and the To all appearance, the immediate vision in such a matter, we are told, of shoes or my article left for a moment crew found to their dismay that a pair future and prospects of Chim are is distasteful to the Chinese. Perhaps about the decks promptly disappeared. still is uncertain as ever. The re- they have the best of intentions re- "volutismiry fever, has very consider-garding the utilisation of the money, the 12th Baluchistan Infantry, commone Field Firing is being carried out by ably abated, and almost entire and it is not impossible that all might ing to-day, between the hours of 7.30 a.m. tranquillity may be said to be the turn out as the Chinese aver, still and 12 noon, and 9 p.. and 5 p.m. daily normal condition throughout the they should not be quite so strenuous (Sundays excepta), until completed, of morning Chan Tak Yau, master of the At the Marine Magistrate's court this country. But progress to the better in their indignation at the conditions, which further notice will be given. The steam launch Woshan, was summoned for state of things which was hoped for so inexorable in their attitude; for Diamond Hill, northwards, over the ground without having previously given the fring will be from the Western corner of going full spoeed astern in the hathour is slow-lamentably slow-and, at perhaps it is very natural for the and against the bills between the two customary three hiasts on the whistle. country wonk slip back to the emotic ways of China's past will not be swept to the Shatin and Grass-cutters Passes and defendant who. pleaded that he gave state which prevailed in the bad old aside quite so effectually by so early respectively.

the signal previous to starting his engines, days of the Mnacht rulers.. Yan Shih date as the present. China's

At the conclusion of the "at home"

was fined 25. At the same court a boat Kai and his colleagues have had ample

requirement-guidance-she at the Kowloon Cricket Club on Saturday man was ined for anchoring within 100 time since the Abdications to put

is, happily, recognising, and recent afternoon Lieut. Col. H. . Kirke was Farde of low water mark during prohibited

hours. P. O. Woolford gave evidence. many wrongs to right, and even to appointments and probable futurected with a case of pipes, the case being inscribed Kowloon Cricket Club, I have set in motion those reforms which ones indicate her carnestness in this Presented to Lieut.-tal. L. Kirke, the downfall of the Manchu Dynasty respect. Here China is on the right 1912. The presentation was made by was intended to introduce. Month path; let her follow rigidly" the ad- by month, however, is passing vice given, and she will not regret the away with out any perceptible nd- the step."

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THE MOUNT AUSTIN CONCERT.

Mount Austin on Saturday evening was in The Variety Eare tainment held at

every respect. very successful. "There was crowded audience, and the programme greatly appreciated. The first part was submitted being varied and enjoyable was

the "variety" part,, the whole of the second part being devoted to the represen tation of a comedietta entitled "Mrs. Hilary Regrets."

The Yorkshires" fine orchestra having

Phyllis," whoes wonderful hirsute make- played a delightful overture, Mr James up did not quite prevent the identity of from being detected, introduced Miss Jean a certain popular officer of the KO.Y.L.L

J. Speedy and Master Dan Speedy, both

| Saturday, 24th inst

Hongkong Gymkhana Club.

Fourth Meeting to be held at the Happy The programme and entries for the Valley, on Saturday next (Weather per mitting.) aro na foliowa :

Tux GYMEHARA STAKES. One mile. Mr Soares' Lindo, 136+ lbs... Faber O'Flynn's Demure, 154; lbs Messrs H. K. Hughes and J. A. Jervois

Snow Glory. 134 13.... Mears H, K. Hughes and J. A. Jervois'

__Favonius, 1514 The

144

Mr Bru

Brutton's Joss Mighty, 151 Tbs. Mr H. P. White's Lachine, 151 Ibs..... Mr H. P. White's Defined, 146 1

Biliard's

r

b

Mir Seth's Frondfoot, Mr Ellis Radoor: 146 Ibe........

Mr Brutton's James, 14ft ¡bs. Mr Blank'e Joy, 148 lbs.

*5 lbs. penalty. 18 The penalty. 1.10 lbs penalty.

Norman Chief, 146

148 26

MARE TO DATE.

Snow Glory, Demure, Tando, Dairy Defford, Norman Chief... Proudfoot,

PREVIOUS. WINNERS. WINNER RECORD. THIRO.

S. MOHIRIE & CU.] times, it almost seems as though the Foreigner to think that the bad old Chiness paths which lead from that point Lanco-sergeant Lanningan proved the ensu• ↑ of whom smused the audience heartily by 1906 Kingston. Blue Nile. Pathan.

LIMITED.

Engloup, April 18,11907

Powell's

CHILDREN'S

NEW

DAINTY MAGYAR

OVERALLS

Pretty Designs.

$250 TO $5.75.

vancement and with little or no sign to indicate that those in

power

Fother

Mr. Mackenzie on behalf of the members

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Mr J. W. Bolles returned from Manile

4.

to 13th October, or data availing. who had long been revident in China,

Mr.

Longs

{Manchurian

Chief. Astral Best Friend. Temptation. Hinton.

Arcadian Caprice. Chief. Korry. *Dead Heat.

Vale. 1911 +/Lachine.

Favonian.

their unique wire walking performance and 1907 Blue Nile. Cozcomb. their "Great High Dive Act." Curpl103 Earthquake. Coxcomb. Delamore's tabophone contribution was 1000 Garth Triad. much appreciated, Mr Ges, Lammert 1010 (Blackmore followed with two delightful which ha song admirably. Mr R. M. Cross thea kat at the piano for gave Avery amusing imitation of how several of the autable 2.-3.50 p.m.-From Tax zwo MILE POT composers, past and present, had juterwoven

ONCE ROUND AND IN FLAT Rack. HANDICAR-

a little and

AL

1 Tangyueh), and Gladys, eller twin widow, a párt most delightfully performed

Doctor-very capably performed by Capt.

Mr H. P. White's Dafford, 156 the

Mir Stewart's Miniver, 153 lbs

Mr Ellis Kadorrie's Mahratta Chief

152 lbs Father

151 Ib

O'Flynn's Blackmore Vale,

1.-Mr C. Lander. 5.-Capt. Agg 2.MrC. H. Ros, 4-MrJ.E. Green.

Capt. Loring MrJ. A. Jervoi MrR. F.C. Maater Mr W. H Hastings,

6. Mr C. H. Blason. Liast, F. W. Thicknesse.

MANKS TO DATE.

The Complete Angler" Stakes.

of the "A" cricket team in connection to-day by the T. K. K. s. Tenyo Home Sweet Home" into at least one with the Club, and with which Col. Kirke Maru."

of their immortal works. The audiencs had played on many occasions. He has

heartily enjoyed Mr. Crosse's hurlesque, been transferred to a command at home. As is the case with all countries-

Privilege leave, to the neighbouring coun-which ended by him falling from the pine tries, has been granted to Captain C. H. stool in his admirable efforts to do justice old or new-China's progress depends

The death occurred in Shangbai on Tyrrell, 25th Panjabis, from lữth August, to an imitation of Liszt. He was encored, Mr Slade's Esperando, 151 be DEPARTMENT thoroughly grasp the situation they much, upon the supply of men and August 2 of Mrs. F. O. Hanisch, a lady

and gave an imitation of the mannerisnis Mr Brutton's Bevington, 149 m... have created, or are able to bring money that may be forthcoming. She having arrived here, it is interesting to Lieat, R. G. Gardner, has been granted audience greatly. Hon. Mr Claud Severn

of a local musician, which “*tickled" the Mr Brutton's Ashington, 146 Iber... into realisation those reforms that has the men, we believe, who underute in the gear 1897, She was the privilege leave from 30th July to 8th

3.4.10 ..--TEST PEGGING PAIRS,

Two runs. must be the outcome of the recent proper guidance will be able to guide widow of Mr. F. O. Haninch of the Chi- August, 1012; leare on private affairs; deshte ait by bing breezy rendering of new Custom Service. The deceased from 9th August, 1912, to 29th March, hear the Orchestra "the chorusss of A Keapolitan Song" and "Come and great upheaval. No one expected that aright the destinies of their rust lady, who was seventy-eight years old, 1913, China would be able to throw off her country towards great and worthy was well-known throughout China and

which were joined in heartily by the au houry habits and langorous ways and ends. Considering the national highly respected by all. Combined leave to the United Kingdom,dience. Mrs Schofield sang “Annis Laurie" adopt the policy of hustle" in her methods frequently adopted by the four daughters, besides several grand granted to Lieut. O. N. Steel 25th st part of the programma concluded with Capt. Brierley & Mr Lawder...

Hanisch is survived by two sons and for 8 months from 30th July, 1912, is alarmingly, and was loudly encored. The desire to solidify her position in the Chinese, by which much is attended children. The xnx

Punjabis (Privilege leave from 30th July what was described as "A Coconut Song Capt. Brierley & Capt. Loring are Mr. 8. J. ranks of progressive Powers, but a

in little time, why is it that the un-Hanisch, Deputy Commissioner of Culto 28th September, 1912; leave on private and Dance" by the Bros. Mac. It was Capt. Brierley & Mr Lander reasonable amount of rapidity in the Sun Yat Sen and General La Heng tration, while of her daughters, one is in

questionably great abilities of Dr. Chief Accountant of the Kailan Adminis March, 1913)..

toms at Canton, and Mr. F. A. Hapisch, affairs from 29th September, 1912, to 20th deverly performed and was much enjoyed.

The Orchestra's spirited performance of a Mr Rose and Mr Master process of shedding of the old and in

Waltz Medley was the opening item of the Mr Logan and Mir Moxon

Cap. Agg and Mr Jervois "... adopting the new was universally advantage to the country than they, and two in Shanghai. Mrs. Fitzroy

are not employed to mich greater Hongkong. Mrs. Haseland, one on her A marriage was to take place at Brea second part, after which Mr Hilary's Me Hastings and Mr Gresson

way home from Shanghai, Mira. Bucha-more, Hants, on July 17, between Mr Begrets" was performed. The pisce Mr Hastings and Mr Johnstone...IP hoped for. It is now seatly a year are at present? With the right men log and Shams Custous Service (late Acting Commissioner dialogue between Blanche Hilary, young 44.30 p.m.-LABE'S NOMINATION FAC

F. W. Carey, F.R.G.S., of the Chinese wa practically merely an amusing Mr. Dupree and Capt. Crawford, since the first shot" was fired at working for the country in the these and other relatives the deepest daughter of the Rev. Rognon and Mrsby Mrs Schofield, and Dr Power, ad friab | Mé R. J. Wyles Nominat Wuehang which pretically sealed the right way, with the money, which sympathy will be felt by the large circa Latimer, of Breamore Rectory, Hants. Manchus fate, and for at least, six is badly needed forthcoming at-oncok place at Palsienjao Cemitery, Shang. who knew Mr. Hanisel. The funeral

Miss H. Tomel months the Chinese have had the there can be no doubt regarding bai.

The death has occurred at Johannesburg serrant received adequate treatment from Mr C. Lawdor Nominatrix,

R. E. Boulton. The minor part of a man. Mr J. A. fervois Nominatrix,

vibs Tomes control of the country entirely in their Chiua's advancement towards the A new Sunday steamer service w prominent figure for many years in Trans-staged, and was grostly enjored

of Mr John Gardiner Hamilton, M.V.O. Mr H. Law. The comedy

was fairly well

Mrs Stabb They know perfectly ranks that include the nations that inaugurated yesterday afternoon, when the nal mining and politics. It may be re- His Excellency the Geer, Lady May Mr W. H. Hating Nominatrix,

Mr Leo, D'Almada e Castro Nominatrix, weil the abuses that have to be count in the doings of the universe.

Madams Curreini abolished and the reforms that must

as Wing Hon, of the Hongkong-Canton called that he travelled extensively in the and Miss May were present. warrice, left the Han Tack wharf with a Far East at the time of the experimenta în be effected before the China that is

The advertised run was the circuit of the responsible for concluding the arrange. Large party on board for divo-hour trip Chinese inbour for the mines, and was

A SERIOUS. CHARGE, hoped for will emerge from the

island, but as a brisk brocze was blowing Isments with the Chinose Government.

Mr Robert Sutherland nebukus conditions that at present

the passingers comfort, to take a more was deemed advisable, in the interests of

Alleged Kidnapping of Married 3-4,50 pim-Texxx Quinzer BLM are purunount. China's leaders must

sheltered route. The boat was therefore

Woman.

FLAT RACE. HANDICAP- Mr Sam Lindo, 158 Iba bestir themselves, and in the eyes of ing being taken to Port Hamilton and headed for the back of Stonecutters Island,

Before Mr Irving at the Magistracy this Mr H. P. White's Lichine, 147 lbs. the world vindicate the sacrifices of water, and after being temporarily re-to Castle Peak Bay. There the anchor was beuched with her forward hoid full of and by way of Ching Wan Bay proceeded

afternoon two women and a man, a Chinese | Moxsis U. K. Hughes and J. A. Jervols the Bevolution. They realise the paired, proceeded under her own steam dropper, and a stay of over on hour gava

boarding-house keeper, was charged with Father U'Fiyan's Demury, 153 15

Snow Glory, 156 1bm GREAT REDUCTIONS IN necessity for urgency, it surely may to Nagasaki escorted by the Germaal to those who wished to bathe

attempting to procure a girl ander the age Mr H.P. White's Defford, 150 of eighteen for an unlawful purpose. Mr Ellis Radourie's Norman Chief, PRICES.

be presumed; they surely know that

cruiser Gneisenau, arriving there on

au ̈ ̈ & Chinese passingar, on the a,s. Seing Me Harding, solicitor, defended tho man. 171

149 (be spportunity to do so." The boat headed Choon, who came, the Colony from Bas. Complainant said she was detained in Mr Da's Biorealul 15 lbs i August

Mr. B. Lowe'u

re's Birlingham, 147 lbs. no matter how strenuous their efforts

for homent about six o'clock and Hong-goon on Saturday, had an unfortunata ex house galost her wish and was seked to Mr Bratton's James, 144 14 may be they will long remain in A rather unfortunate inculent ha kong was reached a little over an hour perience. On board he had stolen from earn money in an immoral manner. She -5.10 p. xD QUARE MILA ¿Fure Drugs, Patent Medicines, &c. the buckground of those nations 8 pm. on Saturday evening the coolies the majority of them Chinare-who made rings, a gold chain and clothing valued at a thars who called at the house that. Bienen H, K. Hughes and 3. A. Jarrois

occurred on board the . Taming Att. The laro aunsber of passengers him £13 10s. in English currency, two gold husband, but this defendant-represented to RAKANDIDAT

told one of the defendanta that she had a 62A, QUEEN'S ROAD, HONGKONG, whose actions tell in worldwide policy, wito were discharging the cargs had their the trip would seem to show that in Captain to the police, and coolte who A letter which she wrote to her mother fod Tort

850. A report was made through the ahe Complainint) Was A *932 Realising, however, the enormous evening meal. One of them afterwards inagurating the service the Tung Bing was arrested was found to have £6 10%, in

potentialities of China, all know, that really strayed into the hold and Company have satisfied a public need, and gold bidder in his mouth; the rest of the role she is destined yet to play a mighty nay. Orders were given to the crew to popular, Retro-hments are served on and woman, who were slated to be catered the after ballast tank to have a that this Sunday boat ell become very money was found on deck, and the clothing

u a woman, passanger's

ger's box The part in the future. As to how soon put the covers of the turk on at 7 pizard, and music is supplied by a company ariminale departed from Singapore, were

· minni 1:40. prendr or in what manner she will obtain her which was done. The holds were weld of Chinese musienne and vocalista.

about and the steamer was disinfected with

Lab the legitimate position, depends greatly alphur on Sunday This, mozzjtag on

m. Powell, Id.

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The Harburg-Ameríka Linie steamer Silesia. 4.480 tons, is reported to have Port Hamilton, on the morning of July gone anhure on Triangle Peak Rock, near 30. The vessel was refloated the same

Typhoon Guide. on her present policy, the work of the ping up the holde sud tanks, the un-

120 centa:

men the head of ultimthe fortunate man was discovered. He had

apparently, bean sad

thoroughness with which the uproots Fodman Cour the old corrupt ways and build post modem

The

CASTOR OIL NEADED,

DEPORTED CRIMINALS

SENTENCED.

Banished from Bingapore in Hongkong.

sakrand = before-My-Molls Magistonny today The

prisoner

M

Hastings

Mr R. F. C. Master Nominatziz,... Mr J. F. Gresson Numinair x,

widow, avrinia, 107 lbs

CITRONIC DIAKREDEA

Me Brattini Jamu Mighty, 152 Th The case proceeding when we waute Ellis Kadcore's,

Mr Slade's E-perando Mr Blank Jays 7030

hratta Chip?

mers teams elizonia diacehnes naud prompt rallel by the f

Hein's Calic, Guntera and.

Suma Fol