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THE CHINA MAIL.

NEWS OF THE DAY.G

The English Mail of the 3rd August was delivered in London, on the 31st Aug.

by the musses of the people, after which arrangement it will be possible that religious differences may be a thing of the past. We also note that the Minister of Education has called together all the female teachers of the province, or, at least, all those who are able to be present in order! A Chinese who left the service of to discuss female education. We junk caster without giving notice was

Fined $50 at the Magistasey this morning. do not think that female education,

The Bishop, who is cow in England, has secured taster to fill Mr Hore's place at is Diocesan Boy's School.

in St. John's Cathedral choir.

.

01

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1912.

DEATH OF MR MOEWEN.

RUMOURED BIG KOBBERT IN CANTON,

We learn on good authority that a big robbory was yesterday perpetrated in

A Popular Civil Sarvant.

Deep regret was caused on Saturday night by the announcement of the daith of

NEWS OF THE DAY. IN

Ecticing them away towards Caine Road by the promise of sweets; a Chinese

· thief on Saturday stale the earrings-worn by two children yesterday. No arrest har Canton, and that gald to the value of

$10,000 was stolen. yet been made.

On Sunday evening all the Chinese Mr John Gardner McEwen, of the Pablo

br the Canton Works Department, who passed away at- During the week ending August 31st Passengers, arriving

through express, which arrived as Kow. the Government, Civil Hospital after a two cases of plague, both fatal, wore

Mr. McEwen me to Hongkong some reported. The only other case of ioon at about 7.15 p.m.. "were examined short illness.

before leaving Kowloon Station.

So far, we have nod get ascertained | Bro years ago, and at the time of his dostă details, and the police are naturally a first class overeer in the Depact- coticient regarding the affair.

ment. During ble reddenca in the "Colony. Detective-Inspector Will and a Chiness he had identified himself" with many of ind consequently defective, werd hoeping a careful watch its zotivities, and

He the Chinese at Kowloon Station made a large circle of friends.

ffice-bearer in St. "Jobe'r Lodge, and WAS member of many social clube. A keen oricketer, Sunday evening, but po arrest has Monic yet been reported.

he played for the Civil Service 0.0 0... In the South Afrion was Mr Mo Ewen served in Baden Powell's Polies

fectious disease which occurred were two

of enteric, and one of puerperal fever, none of which were fatal. Das of the actorie patients was British.

The White Star Line has decided to uss oil faël on its new 18,000 ton steamer

tho Panama Canal route and utilising the Texan and Mexican oil field.

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THE TRADE MARKS CASE.

Settlement Arrived At.

K

O

the telephone section of the EMA

and when he came to Hongkong

children,

with

in itself is unimportant, and are A lady living at Kowloon lost gold convinced that until there is a more pendant watch yesterday on the way from general education for the women of Kowloon to Plantation Road via the furry

and the Peak traunway. China, the condition of the country will still leave much to be desired.

We understand there are vacancies being built for the Australian trade. Other shipping companies are making It is when, however, we look out on for three sopranos, one contralto, two the condition of the province, ns ill-eners and two basses, also for two boys similar developments with a view to using

A BURGLAR CAUGHT. atrated by the Chinese press, that we

Chinese Constable's Smartness. Company of the

the Volunteers Mr Mower Mr Harber: Samuel has explained at

leaves a widow a two see how unimportant these things are

lave much sympathy is whom

• Coltu The smartness displayed by a Chinese for the present, in view of what is length in the House of Commons the

The funeral took place Marconi agreement. In Australia there

constable led to the arrest of a barglar on Valley, with its by on pearlayan Bappy reported to be going on around us to be a station to communicate with

Sonday moming. In the early hours the the Volunteer foros and the bugiers of the Only last week, in the Fa Yuen dis-Singapore, and there is to be another at

The action brought in Original Juris officer, noticing that the door of a shop in 5.0.Y.L.I. paying the last tributes. The Ioarners included Mrs MaEwan, Mr R trict, which, as most readers know, is Hongkong. on to

diction by the La Fat Shing firm for the Lacar Row was slightly ajer, shouted to McEwen (bruthor) the Hon Mr W quite near Canton, we see that there

We learn that in place of the sunual rectification of certain gas cloth trade the inmates telling them that there was Chatham Director of Public Work probably somebody concealed on the pre- Lieut. Churchill, Mr T. L Perking, a was an armed attack upon three of)

Cheir Coneers, organised for some year marks used by the Wo Lee firm was cou-misan. A search was made, and a man dis-

of the P.W.D., Major Macdonald, Capt. Russell, and large number the country towns simultaneously. past by Mr. Denman Fuller, it is included this morning, after a lengthy hear-crored hiding under the shop counter. of those who knew the deceased intimate- The brigands were very numerons tended that a dramatic performance inieg. Counsel and solicitors engaged con jaid of the ormin fond of St. Jolm's Cathes sulted for nearly two hours, and esme to: and armed to the teeth. In this case, deal will be given in the Theatre Roy settlement which was afterwards confirm

ed in Chambers by the Puise Judge. Me it is true, the local guards having been about Saturday, September 28th.

C. G. Alabaster, instructed by Mr G. E. H. apprised of what was intended,

Brutton was for the applicants; and bir Eldon Patter, instructed by Mr Otte were strengthened so that they were able to meet the robbers, and bent

Kong Sing, appeared for respondente.

9.10 pm-Band Concert (K.0.Y.L. 1.) reported that the robbers cut the

in Public Garden-.--

SUNDAY, Sept. 8:-

9a.m.-Excursion to Mseno.

THTRAT, Sept. 19:-

TUESDAY, Sept. 17-

Mountain Loisto.

We understand that the stearners of the Pacific Mail S.S. Co. will not call at Shanghai on the homeward voyage (com.

CRÓWN LAND SALE.

At the Public Works Department Offics this afternoon two lots of frown land, were sold by auction. Inland lot 1928, at Mount Parish, having an area of 10,000 square feet, realised 81,610 the upset premium being $1,500. Masars Palmer and Turner were the parchasers.

Lot 1929, in May Road. 31,123 fost in area was aid for $6,225, the upset pre- nium price, to Messrs J. D. Humphreys &

Son.

4.30 p.in.Lady May's At Home' at them off. But then there was a good incasing with the s.s. Koren sailing to

Mountain Lodge.

dent of fighting, and, though the num-morrow) on account of the quarantine regulations issued by Japan against ber is not stated, it is certain that Shanghai owing t the prevalence of many were killed.. it was further cholers at the latter port.

Two silors of H. M. S. Nowcastle telegraph wires, preventing com- munication with the central aa-reported to the police yesterday that on the previous day they were set upon by a thority in Canton. This is not number of Chinese at Possession Street, 9p.m.-Alka Wilkie Co's first perform-a sporadic casE, The following duy Lascar Row. The sailors alleged that

aca at Theatro Royal, City Hall.

the same thing was reported from sticks were used, and one of them received A wound on the head. It was originally 4.30 p.m. Lady May's At Home at Hoi Ping, and this time the robbers reported that one of the seamen had been successfully looted many houses, and kidnapped, but he was afterwards found un at the same time carried of no less Airship. than thirteen persons for ransom.

new The .. Shidzooka Maru, Whilst these things are cansing addition to the S.Y.K. Pacific fluc, confusion and lows throughout the arrived this morning on her maiden trip. She is of the same class and dimensions country districts, the trouble about:

as the Toholama Maru, which made her the bank notes in Canton is hardly maiden trip here a few weeks ago. She less worrying. We saw to-day that was built in Kobe, whereas the Yokohama there has been trouble in the Fish Maru was built in Nagasaki. Her pas senger accommodation is, if any thing, Guild arising about the discount on superior to the Yokohama Maru. She

The China Mail.

Eosozong, Mosnay, Septumoro 2, 1912.

THE CART BEFORE THE HORSE

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SPORTING.

Water Polo.

The Royal Engineers mot the 88th Company Royal Artillery in the Gascoigne Cup Competition in the AS.C. Cariber, on Friday evening. The Gunners won by goals to 2. Gunner Court was always prominent, and secured 3 goals. The not scoring naveral occasiona Le Cpl Barber Sappers had hard luck in scored both goals for the Engineers.

on.

Lawn Tennis.

He had in his possession an iron instramently, fasluding members of the Hongkong and some jewellery. Prisoner was charged Police forca. The Rev. C. H. Frickling by Inspector Dymond at the Police Court trilates was evidence of the regard is

niciated. The large number of farR this morning and, pleading guilty, was which Mr Mowea was held. ordered six months' imprisonment and four hours' exposure in the stocks.

ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH.

Induction of Rav. Norman "C. "

Pope.

Y.R.C. WATER FETE.

An Enjoyable Entertainment.

The decision of the committed of the Victoria Becreation Club, carly in the season to make their night aquatic fetes

In the presence of a large congregation monthly events was a happy one, and yesterday morning the Rev. Norman C. from every point of view has been amply Pope was inducted to the curacy of St. justified. Not only has the public been Andra's Church, Kowkwa, by the Ven. provided with some good sport, but the The other clergy interest of the club members in swin everybody has gained. On Saturday Bacon, and Hewett. present were the Rera, C. I. Blanchett, ming has been stimulated, and thus

Archdeacon Barnett

The Archdeacon, in the course of his evening the theatre offered a counter st address, said Mr Pope came from St. John's traction, but taking this into considera- College, Cambridge, and had served his tion the size of the audience was dis ApprenticesBig several curatiesintinetly good. When the V.R.C. takes London. St. Allan's, and latterly in St. thing in hand it is generally done well, Leonard's-on-Sea. It was while in St. and Saturday evenings programme cer Leopard's-on-Sea that he received the in-tainly did them credit, interest in the events being maintained from start to ritation from the Bishop of Victoris to come

finish. The weather conditions were to Hongkong. The warmth of the "recep- tien that had been accorded to him by the almost ideal; the heat of the evening was members of the vestry and of the contempered by a beautiful breeze, while overhead the moon-lit 'sky was perfect. gregation would be no mean encouragement

An amusing interlude "was provided to him at the beginning of bis ministry. He (the Archdeacon) was satisfied, from his Mr. Silas, fearfully and wonderfully disguised as an anarchist (?). ' Shouting personal-knowledge of Mr Fope, acquired

in broken English he appeared on the

to enter the water fully clothed, from the high diving stage, much to the amuse- vient of the spectators. Ouce in the bath

least, to remain out, and was amerci

The inalists for the Shangbai R.. C. during the last few weeks whilst journey" balcony, and theri was gently persanded..

ing with him across Siberia to the Far reports are forthcoming the nature of that the heads of the Guild advonger trüffic across the Pacific.

Teunis Handicap Finals competition O which may be seen by any foreigner cated that the various shops should The typhoon which passed to the 28th" uit. were J. L. Wade and H. B. East, that there was a bright future for the Ollerdesmen, the Latter conceding people of St. Andrew's and for the Church. or Chinese who can read them, it be closed, till matters were

north of Formosa and entered the Coast Wade 15 Wada took the Brst two Archdeacon Barnett referred in terms of last week was a particularly severe one, sets somewhat easily with the scores sppreciation to the personality and worth found it difficult to get out, or st Beenis to s as though the local satisfactorily arranged. Officials, according to the reports from various showing 6-1, 6-3. The third set aw officials in Canton are in danger of

more or less experience, have been

Ollerdessen making great effort and he of Mr Pope's predecessor at St. Andrew's, fully ducked by some of the spectaturs, putting the cart before the horse and

won 6-3, after being three all. Ollerdessen the Rer. C. Spink.

the Best started by winning the

game of conferring with the heads of the

next set, whichs, Wads equalized; this went giving attention to secondary matters,

Guild in regard to the matter, and

op until the score read 33, both men tiring while not effectually coping with the dangers that threaten. We notice though they advise this and promise

and missing easy strokes. Wade won the for two days, with hard N.E. and caster.next two mes, which Ollerdessen equal- ized the score reading 5-5, thes Wade ran

masters of steamers arriving from the North; although so far no serious damage has been reported. The ss. Cheongeaing from Tientsin reports having had to an chor under the lee of the Taichau Islands

less delayed.

that they were unable to stand. Mir Master's application was granted,

for example that there is some move that, it is impossible to compel the is gales blowing at the time. All steam on to establish a school for flying in masses of the people who hold anders from the North have been more or Canton,at least the matter has try to pass these notes after the

Mr Minster, of Messrs Johnson, Stokes been mooted; and while for the standard that the authorities advise. hour perhaps there is not much en-We have also seen long edicts, which fand Master, solicitors made an application thusiasm in regard to the question, it have recently been published anent to Mr Melbourne this morning for the the Lekin stations of the province withdrawal of a charge against twelve of is being seriously discussed. Some

Empire on her arrival at Sydney recently, enthusiasts from Shanghai have We have not had time to read them the nineteen stowaways found on the .. come to Canton, who have given carefully, but from a cursory glance, Nineteen men were placed in the dock at it is obvious enough that this branch the last hearing, and several of them were some attention to the science, and

of the administration is iu confusion in such a crstaped state from the voyage are anxious to start a school of aviation in the capital of the South. and much care and attention must be Now, it must be admitted that there given thereto before it can be straightened out, and made what is little or no necessity for such a thing as a school of aviation in Can-well-wishers of China could wish it ton at present and there are many to be. Altogether we are inclined to other matters demanding attention think that there is trouble abead of side Canton wherein the house-tax has not the present administration, and it yet boat enforced. Mr Liao, the Finance before this needs to be seriously {

seems unwise to be giving attention Commissioner, has addressed a communica- considered. We see that another body of men are very eager in their tosisch matters as we here referred tion to all districts ordering the immediate to in this article, while so much lary of this tax. 'n being faried, the remains to be done, which is really essential to the true welfare of the people. and the stability of the local government.

desire to establish an eclectic system of religion. They advocate that a central body of capable men should, be called together, in order that they may formulate, what shall be the! religion of Chian for the future,-as

Wm. Powell, Ld.if religion could be established in this

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Hongkong, July 20, 1912,

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THE

HINA MAAL

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The Commissioner of Finance has re-

levied the house-tax in Canton, under the old rules and regulations. It has been

found that there are certain districts out-

districts must at once forward the tofal amount received to the Bureau of Finsnes.

out winner by taking the next two games. Both played below their usual form. The

HONGKONG'S NEW MOTOR REGULATIONS.

One of the most popular items of well-selected programme of events was the high diving competition,`in which J. M. Remedios followed up populár victory at the last feto by again securing highest points. All In the Government Gazette" appear the competitors' dived very gracefully regulations made by the Governor-in-but Remedios's style undoubtedly was more finished. Much interest was shown Council under section 7 of the Vehicles Regulation Ordinance, 1899, (Ordinanco also in the long plunge, which, with a splendid dive of sixty fout, was easily No. 3 of 1899), on the 23ed alt,

The regulations made by the Officer won by M. A. E. Souza. The honours Administering the Government-in-Council in the four lengths handicap fell to J. H. under the above ordinance, and published A. Bemedios, who covered the distance 1in the "Government Gazette of the 7th (100 yards) in 71 seconds' net, his allow

ance being sixteen, seconds. Jane, 1912, as Notification No. 183, are 16hereby amended (kay the Gazette "") as

follows :--

scores rund 6-1, 6-3, 3-6, 7-6.

Winning Jookays On The Flat.

tSpecially compiled fur the ExyExer from March 25 to July 28th.)

In Total Jockey.. 1ste de ses pl'a'd Mta cantages

P. Woolton 76

* D, Mabor

A. Whalley

+ C. FOT... JC. TRIKA

7 K.

Wheatley E. Piper

3 H. Robbins.

10 W. Saxby:

11 W. A. Bigy• *123. H. Marún

20

128 V. L. Richbly 1. Donoghue tis P. R. Wlater 19 16 Wal. Grig... LA

18 H. John

110

300

For

WHEN

16-0

Regulations Nos. 8, 18 and 19 are repealed and the following are substituted } therefor respectively :—-

From a platform above the diving stage the string band of the s.s. Kozos die- ccursed pleasing melodies. The full re- aults are appended -

100 Yards Handicap (four lengths). First heat: 1, M. Railton, receives 19ets. 8. No motor car which is licensed or Time, 75sees. Second hest: 1, P. M. used for very shall be ridden or driven Remedios, receives 16secs. Time, les. anywhere in the Colony between the hours F. M. Cruz, 70secs., fastest loser. Final :. of 1 . and am except for the 1, P. M. Remedios, 71secs. ; 2, M. Rail- No other jockey has ridden more than fifteen purpose of carrying a duly qualified tch, 73 3/5 seconds.

110 W. Hozley

... 16

15 *American.

winners this sÓKAGE.

Apprentice.

DEATH OF PRISONERS.

Police Inquiry.

medical practitioner to see a patient, or for the purpose of earrying a police officer na duty.

Railton led until the third length, whee Remedios gradually overtook him. Rail ton made big effort to hold the lead, 18. (1.) No person shall drivs ary but failed to make the final spurt, and

Remedios won by a law feet. motor car within the city of Victoria at a

our Long Plunge, M. A. R. Sours, 50 higher speed than ten miles an hour.

(2.) No person shall drive any beavy feet; 2, A. Calvert, 56 fost.

Bunning Header from Springboard- an inquiry into the cireuzsiacces of the motor car at a higher speed than eight Points allowed for form, distance, entry deaths of two Chinese prisoners in Vic.miles an hour. Provided that the speed of and recovery: 1, 31. A. B. SOILS: 2, 4 toria Gaol. The following were sworn onary motor car shall not exceed five A Remedios. the jury-Messrs. C. B. Hanson, A. W. miles an hour:- W. Walkinshaw and John Arnold.

At the Magistracy this afternoon Mr. Irving, the first police magistrate, held

♪

of

(a) If the weight of the heavy motor cat

unladen exceeds four toms, or

Ladies NominationEach competitor

had to swim one length of the bath with

an open sunshade in his hand, close s

(b.) If the total weight of the lead and

a Bottle of lemonade, open up, sunshade, the sary subter our usladen exceeds shade, get out and eat a biscuit and drink the boss,

3If any one of the wheels of the bony fump in bail and swim to the other end. motor is fitted with a tire which is This proved a walk over for Jorge, though beither pneumatie nor of a soft or another competitor had infided elastic materialDDA

course he would have been disqualified

infringing the rules by divine

his sunshade closed

High Dive-1, 3. M. Remedios - 2 A. R. Souza

The Secretary of State has approved of the sale of land at Kowloon at 124 cents per foot for the site of the new buildings for the 'Dincesan Girl's school. The Gor We are glad to hear, says Church appmont has approved of the proposed

Regarding the death of Wong Pui evi- hiphazard way. The promoters of Notes," that the Hongkong branch of the tranfer of $10,000 from the Boys School denco was given to the effect that he was this scheme affirm two things, which Young Women's Christina Association to the Girls' School and has promised admitted to the prison on May & to serve

(0) under the Presidency of Lady May and Building Grant of half the cost of the new sentence of twelve months' hard labour are true enough. First there are now with Mea. Edkins as the very activa IIon building excluding the dormitories the under the Banishmont Ordinance On five actual religions" in China ac-Secretary, is making preparations for grant, not to exceed $10,000. The consent August 18 he reported sick, and was ad- much work during the winter months.of the Government to the transfer of the mitted to hospital suffering from pneu.

(3.) No person shall deve any motor car cepted by more or less of the people. The object of the Association is to at $10,000 and the grant of the second $10,000 mouis. Ho died on August 31at from

or heavy motor car on any street or road There are Confucianism, Touise, tend to the general welfare of the young is given on two conditiona, vix: That the the effects of this disease, se s post mor-

recklessly or negligently, or at a speed Buddhism, Mohammedanism, and woon in the Colony. It is under the Girls School will continue to admit Horasian tem examination showed.

or in a manner which is dangerous to the A verdict of death from natural enuses.

public, having revned to all the circum

Team Race-1, P. M. Remedios lastly Christianity. In the past, there management of a council of twelve ladica, aizie and the School authorities will in

assisted by sub-committees, who attend future, keep the accounts of each School was returned. have been squabbles and quarrels be respectively to the Religious, Social and distinct from those of the orphanage. It

In the caso of the second man the stances of the case, cluding the starter, bomprising M. Bailton, WI, tween the leaders of these different Educational work. The rooms of the expected that the new bulidings will coas evidence showed that he was sentenced condition, and use of the street or road, Carroll F. Ellia, J. M. Remedios, K. religions, and, therefore, something Association are in Beaconsfield, Top floor about $30,000 and the site 24,125. My on March 21 to one year's imprisonment and to the amough of trails which actually Machado and E. Frohlich

under the Banishment Ordinance. On at the time, of which might really Water Polo.A fost game added in No, 1 and 2, and are open daily All Bowley is Hon. Secretary to the Building August 28 he developed, typhoid fever, be expected to be on the street or road win for the Whites by 8 goals to might be done and shoubi be attempt particulars may be had from the Hon. Committen and he will probably be making combed to this disease on Estur. (4.) Warning signals, directing drivers Mr. W. Logan, acting Chairman of the ed in order to bring onder out of this Secretary The Council expect to open an appeal for funds very shortly. It is

of router cars to go "low" and dead Club, in presenting the prizes compli day last. chaos, and so prevent things from officially during the first week in Septem-important that the now buildings should

The jury returned similar verdict in slow" roepoctivaly, shall be usintained wealed the winners on their be ready by September of next year, as the thin case th

at or near the specified positions and mente, and trustal that AE drifting further along this dangerous

School may have to vacate its present pre-

stanch other ptions any from tinue to train- and way.

Whose who advocate this view,

mises by that date-Church Note

time to time be antified in the the forthcoming MUSCULAR RHEUMATISM

Every driver of a motor car carnival, say that there are now five colours in

Gatte." TIFF back, lame hack, lambago, pstaa the national fing of China, which are THIS remedy always wins the god emblematic of the unifying of the five opinion, if at the praise, of thors

muscular rheumatio. There is no more, now," as the case may be, from wuch who it. The quick cures which it ARRUCA always more or loss praatory ready for trouble of this kind warring algus until he shall bare

ber.

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