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will be confined to the parties ut present engaged in it, as if others aro brought into it the consequences will day not bear contemplation. The parcel- Sing out of European Turkey will be an interesting, if delicate, operation, and who knows that this very process

may not lead to further and untold

troubles. Such a work bristles with humas, material difficulties, and if I' can be accomplished without creating a race fned and all that racit

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Tarpode bands 035 and 037 sailed to for the West River."

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*RAMBLING NOTES.

At the Reception in the Engineers In- stituto last night, I soc that His Excel- lenoy again referred to the word, Eng lishmon in the widest penso." Sir The Thorous, of the Dean 83 Henry, as an Irishman, ought to know which arrived here yesterday, went into that is no matter how wide a scrive the drydock at the Taiko Yard to replace a

Derm is used, it is not acceptable to Soot propalior blade which was dropped on the men and Irishmen to be referred to as Englishmen. It may be regrettable; but it is, nevertheless, a fact.

ropage down from the North

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1912.

THE TRADE AND SHIPPING OF

HONGKONG.

Figures for the First Nine Months of 1912.

COMMERCIAL

TARGET" CINDY LAN,

Garrick Mixture, Ardath & State Express Mixture, trouble carries in its train, the authors from Manila. The monsoon reached gals molity named Rettung." This article other strikos at home and the great state parteargien—or by the small razsola recently

etc., etc., etc..

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will have carned the gratitude of | humanity,

MARKIAGE IN HONGKONG.

force, with a tremendous ses running... •

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Mestre Lacks and Rogge, in their drea I dated Nov. 23 state-During the period elapsed since writing eur lank eir That the year 1912 bida fair b being elar the right market has boon steady" considerably more prosperous than it throughout the fortnight, and while only a modonta volume of business has boom doné in charte íng, the shortsua of tonnage predočesser in plainly shown by the nine monthly arado returns of the port, which fer prompt and forward delivery is still The greater portion is practically show an increase in every making itself felt. The a. Taming, which arrive late

werch yesterday, with is batch of 100 Philippine During the week we have had was op Brana; and all this notwithstanding the presented by cost fixtures and, as far Pengers for transhipment to Honolulu,portunity of witnessing a demonstration ugly outlook at the commencement of the Japan-freights are concured, thoro

Timecharter for delivery down dred on experienced a very rough passage across of a wonderful new invention at a corn- year, caused by serious shipping and septed either by the regular liners

of unreat which prevailed in China South, in order to bring them into position." is truly remarkable and like most re markable thing there is considerable British ocean-going shipping arrivals have The North reports that trade thero is still mystery attaching to what it really in increased by 31 vessels 17,766 tons very brisk and penises to continue so for sometime in spite of the near approarls What it really is is, of course, a secret to my foreign by 47 vessels of 3 of the closing of the Northern ports for

the winter'scanota, the general public, but what it really toas. British river ateamers by Ikk, vos

sels of 78,808 tous, and foreign river Saigon/Hongkong :-- After, receipt of tees is for all the work and his wifo to see. It annihilates all fear while ons is steamers by 291 vessels of 108,014 tous.news ist the crop in Canton and in the drought, local rice pelose advanced con- in the water-oither for amusement or The junk tralle has sho made consider.sterior has been spoiled to great ritent

by de has to be loquired by these obiceis, who by accident-providing, of course, thus | abla strides, thers being an increase in dembly, and regular liners 'were able to soma article made of "Rettung ba the nine months of Its junks of ahtain as much as 1Scents per picul. Rice wora. Its buoyancy is wonderful; and, 153,784 tons; ail engaged in foreign trade. export during this season amount to total

roompared with 623,807 ton The marriage of Mr Algar E Carlotare also supplied with a Morse flash lamp. American Vice-Consul General in Hong-This should be of great assistance as mon-

indred, while using it, it is impossible This.makes a total increase of 15774 vo- | 319,684 tons

for December/January abipment #5,6%, per kong, and Miss Margaret L. Honster.sages can be sent a great distance, and for any one to sink, It should prove of sols of 743,84 tous in the sino month period last year. Cuotation stande

Old Crup-Saigon, reports that of Brumley, Kent, England, took place at should rough wasther prevail, will obviate great service to the learning to swim bf 1012 which should show to the most pical fob. Saigen.

there the necessity of sending a “boat ashored to timid bathers, and will enable pessimistic that Hongkong can still hold'

has been practically no demand lately, and Virginan, Egyptian, Turkish--all well-known brands St John's Cathedral today at noon.

bride was given away by Mr W. B. Walker.nl asistance can be called for shoaill it even the weakest swimuner to venture its own.

Leaving the arrivals and departures and it scans the greater portion of kept in stock.

and Mr H. P. Thomas acted as best man bu necesesty.

beyond his depth for any longth of time.

trning to the imports and exports Cuchin-China paddy left fi export har been stocked hy den'era «ble to hold the There were nu bridesmaids, the wedding

And that imports by British me vessels market up, it is not a drop of 3) can p being of a quite private character.

have increased by 32,000 tone; while a picut only that we would have seen ruta larger increase even is shown in transit complete onlapse. The beet of the Govern enre of 155,018 toes. In exports there inane having raised the prohibition to situation for these holders more is an inercise, of 30,630 tons and in the xport paddy frur Cambodia has made pean-going passenger trade (not includ di Balt

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The

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The English Mail of the Bith. October Fichi Dau at Fan Ling for Volunteers, was delivered in London on the 22nd

Reserves out Scourts.

MEMOS. FOR MONDAY.

O pim--Coneret at the Seamen's Insti-

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The Chinz Mail

November.

It has been decided by the Committee to hold the annual ball in concoction with the Hongkong Police on Friday, December 27th

The Rev. T. H. Caren will speak at the motting of the Hongkong Christian Union at St. Paul's College on Monday next at 3.30 p.m.

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A good system of signala compiled in the form of a small handbook, has been. issued to the Police at, outstations and to those in charge of the Kanchus who do the outside patrol. A workable knowledge

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Latonant R. B. Davies, who recartly returned home from China, where he served on the Minotaur, fagship of the Squadron, has joined at Eastchurch for a

cours in aviation.

it is announced that Major-General Sir James Macdonald, Iste of the Royal Engineers, has been granted a Distinguished Service reward. In China, Sir James acted as Director of Balloons ani Railways, and during that period received the brevet of colonel. In Thibet in 1908-4 he was in comuna ide

Mr Valentine Burkhardt, Royal Field The total output of the Kailan Mining Artillery, son of Mr Louis Burkhardt, of Administration's mines for the week end- | Shanghai, was married on 23rd Jet, at the HONGBONG, Sarenday, Novexana 23. 191ping 3th November, amounted to 289,0.13 Church of St. Mary Magdalen, Cowden, tons and the sales during the period to Kout, to Miss Edith Ewing, daughter of 27,382.13 toas.

Mr and Mrs Guy Ewing, of Claydene. Edon Bridge. The bride was given away The November number of the Yellow by her father, and followed by 13 brides. Dragon" contains kom interesting read.maids. The Rev. C. Shaw Stewart, with ing. Particularly good are the articles the Rev. M. Jones, Chaplain to the Forces.

THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE,

untitled

**Fulk-School for Adults,"

- Breeze" und "Our Contributors.”

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and the Rev. A. Ranson were the officiat. ing clergy and Mr W. Allen, R.F.A., was best man. Mrs Ewing received her friends a Claydene prior to the departure of the bride and bridegroom for Devonshire.

A man shed, the property of Afr R. F. Barrett of the ficiental Agency, at Cheang Chau, took firo yesterday and the whole of the conte ts were destroyed in spite of THE MURDER AT HUNG HOM, the efforts of the police. Mrs Barrett and a child escaped unbart."

Mr Hazejam at the Magistracy this

Two" Arrests.

"I am, "bold" that Rotung" which is German for lifeanying," will soon be in the stores for enlo.

With the departure of the hirel trans

Now Crop-Latest roperia frora certais ports. the "Soudan" and the Rohills," the trooping season for this year is now nigrunts there is an increase ef a thing of the past, Tim" Soudan" left 16.71 rivals mil 8,027 departures, districts tend to alter the first fav umbla on Tuesday with the gallant Inniskilling Foreign cevan-going returne do not show outlink.-It renal appear that owing to of affairs excessive rain at one time, tinnsplanting uperations had o be nampendell.-Cal- Fusiliers for their quarters in India, topite so prosperous a sente

con. This is largely accounted for a very sudden dry weather experienced, and which country they had been despatched them being a decline in imports of 30 tivators did not, however, cunt in the fully a year ago.

doubt by imports of sugar, which is the mean.h virg charged there who

withering.

Saigon, Philippines-There was an in large carried in foreign bottoms, not delared transplanting see now th ir plants.

there is an increase of 20,000 tons aquiry after tounge, but we hare not he no being shown in these figures. In exports in transit cargo of 60,000 tons. Passen of any fresh chartering resulting during the gers also have fallen off in foreign ship last fortnight.-Rico prices at Samla hero oping but very slightly. A diference of gone down "very much and most dealers

18bing shown in the urrivals and 1,400 in the departares, “

Doubtles the Skins." us the regiment is pupularly termed, will be as popular in India as they were in China; as I learn that they were one of the most popular regiments that was ever stationed in Tientsin,

The Rohilla" left for Home

Wednesday, carrying with her several inundred troops, wives and children be longing to the Array, who doubtless will be glad to see the dear Homeland again,

Both transports, I was glad to see, were "played out" of the harbour by the Yorkshire's fine band, and thigh, doubtless, there was some sorrowing in Parting from good friends and happy

associations, the music made malters appear guite gay.

All will wish the travellers on both vassels the happient of voyages and a safe arrival at their destination.

.

The river trade has also figured largely in this increase and notwithstanding the

the action of the Government, who hold refuse to entertain basinus being afraid of sonis 100.000 picule in sto's which is deteriorating and which will have to be thrown on the market soon

Saigon/Java -Nothing doing.-It reported that stocks in Java and supplies to come forward from Rangoon are about sufficient for the rest of this year's require-

competition of the railway, several new River beats have been added to the run, trade imports show increase of 20,000 toms and exports of 10,000 tous; whilstments. the increase in passenger traffic is truly phenommal, there being an increase of

over million in the past nine month. The actual figures for 1912 are 2,535,468 passengers arriving and departing by the various bont as against 1,599,908 for the corresponding period of 1011.

The foreign junk trade has also added its qurta to the general improvement

Our citizen soldiers, I observe, have Imports having increased by 40,000 tone gone into camp at Fan Ling, which is und sports by 20,000 tons. The number Patatel to be an ideal spot for an encamp, į ef passengers carried in junks to various parts of the Delta has also risen, showing ment. Year by year is volunteering he comes mere rigorous in its requirements an increase of 8,000, the figures being the annual camp becomes more import Before Hazeland yesterday after.

manant and indeed essential to the piper uoon Lance-Sergt. Will charged a named Wang Fat Kwong with being co-training of our citizen soldiers. corned in the murder of the Indian

This morning at the Magi-tracy Inspector Sullivan, of Hung Hom, charged a Chinese named Mok Fat with also being concerned

38,000 to 48.000. When one cell siders what these figures represent în somparison with the small junks which have created then, the increase become more strunding.

If any cavillers at the future prosperity

China, from the North, to the Suth. adiressed to England via Sibarin, contain watchman at the Kowloon Engineering

is reported to be much incensed by the ing some suund Xmas presents,

Works between Sunday night and Monday tion of Russia with reference to Mongs. of Flongkong can still be found after being morning this week. He was remandedlia. The martial-like spirit which Chiustrated with these figures they must until Mcaday next.

is exlubiting is very refreaking, and is be hard to satisfy,-Contributed_ a clear indication that the recent revolu tion has by no means exhausted lar energies. To all appearance, she lis in the murder. This case was also to cause to be alarmed by Russia's encroachments: but it is to be hoped that an amicable understanding will be We learn that all the stalen property has arrived at without recourse to arms. been recovered.

manded.

Both men pleaded not guilty.

OFFICIAL APPOINTMENTS.

Bangkok:-Regular Monrs are now fud-

Newchwang/Canton No fresh business. ing good employment through the more

has transpired-According to reports received by cabin the presence of ice dur- ing the last few days has been hampering the lunding of vessels at Newowhang, and the port must have been closed by row,

Timecharters :-Only one charter bas transpired, the us. Eigor"

being taken ap in recharter for a form of about 2 months at $7000-per month.

freely offerings of the old stock lately.

Coal Freight:-Rates are ou simus the basis of recent fixtures with the exception TALA order to wurk her way to loading of a hig bost accepting somewhat lower port.

Fixtures Reported -Moji Hongkong charterem-othera 82.35-bunken by 82.15/82.23, Wekamatru/Swatow $3.25., Newchaton/a mey 23.25, Hongay/Hoog- kong 82.50, Hongay/Swatow - Port Courbet/Swataw 8, Kebao/Chinking 8.60 and Tourate/Shanghai 83.35, · per..

to.

Sales The N. D. L. 8. **Phranang 1021 tona net rez. has also been bought by perties in Hongkong, price, about 883,005.

SCOTTISH LETTER.

The news that the opposing armies intend to enter Constantinople and that it is proposed to paruel European. Turkey among the allies on the basis of race division must cause reflections as to the character of the. Ottoman Empire. The Turks are of Tartarian or Scythian extraction, and this appellation was first given them ir the middle ages as a proper name, it being a general title of hoitour to morning sentenced Chinese pastruan No. all the nations comprehended under 109 to six months' hard labour. The man the two principal branches of Tartar wrote a letter from the Post Office and Mongol, who, therefore never use it as a proper name of any purti- cular zation. The Scythian or Turtar

A smal fire broke out yesterday in nation, to which the name of Turks family dwellings built of boud and mats at 31 and 33 P.kfulam. The dwellings were has been peculiarly given, dwelt

The damage is cumplerely destroyed. between the Black and Caspian scas, unknown. The fire brigade turned out, and first became known in the seventh but their services were not required. century, when Heraclius, Emperor of

The diver of muntah car No 12 wax the East, took them into service, in

remanded for a further week to-day by 31r which they so distinguished them- Malbourne. It will be remembered that selves by their fidelity and bravery the car kaccked down and injured a man in the conquest of Persia that the samed Francis Powell at the Belle View "Ambian and Saracen Caliphs had not

Butal recently The injured mur is still in hospital. only select bodies of them for guards, but their armies were composed of! Two Chinamen daarged with being in police that between 7nad 8 o'clock last night ant statements made by the. genial Pro waster Geneml, to act as Colonial Treasurer parture may excite surprise, but those who

A man untered the office, the door of which fessor was one which was as true is it in addition to his ordinary duties, -with was closed but not locked. The stranger was piqusat. "The names of those." efect from ed November: them. Thus gradually getting the the unlawful possession of 1,000 ounces of

Mr Geoffrey Robley Sager th act as cocaine were again remanded by ranked for a man who was not known there, said he, who had assisted in winning power into their hands they set up and at the Magistracy to-day, bail and when the watchman's actention was the secrets of naturs were often unknowo Assistant District ficer for the Southern and dethroned Caliphs at pleasure. being allowed. Revemas Officer Wildin is distracted for a moment, the intruder went while long-suffering schoolboys wer District of the New Territories, with efect By this strict union of Turks with the prosecuting and Ms Lewis, of Messra bobind the counter and took him by the made to memorize the doings of mythi from 18th November; an

Mr. Sameel Burnside Boyd McElderry Saracens or Arabs the former were Johnson, Stakes and Master, is defending throat. Immediately after a second man cal personages of qubtful morals,"

came in, who rubbed pepper into his face | brought to embrace the Mohometan

Even though it might be somewhat religion, and both enlarged their con-

Before Mr Melbourne to-day fourteen a strick him to the vround. A third men men and one worsen were charged by stood at the door looking on. An Indise difficult to precisely understand the of the Soprema Coat with effect from who are quite unscrupulous as to the quests, but as the Turks became Sergeant Adlington with gambling at 117 watchmno, however, who was also ou the morals, of a mythical personage, it is a superior to the Saracens they subdued First Street. The first man, the krecer, premises, heard the noise, and on his fact that much the school children are wae finod 830 or six weeks, one man and going to the office the strange men made the woman were discharged, and the ra. off. The Chinese said he could not shout, Tyrannical misgovernment and

mainder were fined $2 exch. The first as he had the pepper in his month.* massacre have always characterised defendant was also sent to prison for siz the Turkish rule.

THE SHAMEEN MÜRDER. The Syrian months for disobeying a banishment ardor. massacres of Christians in 1860 furnished a singular comment on the

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ATTACK ON A WATCHMAN.

I notice that Professor 'Smith of the University of Hongkong has been giving expression to some weig y facts on the subject of applied science, of the angi A Chiness night watchman employed by necring branch of which he is well Mesurs Dodwell and Co. has reported to the qualified to speak. Among other import

Verdict of Guilty;;

The Government Gazetto states that His Excelleney the Governor has been pleased to approve the following appointuienta:

Ilon. Mr Alexander Macdonald Thou- son, Colonial Tremorar, to act as Colonial Secretary during the absence on leave of Hon. Mr Cland Severn, with effect from 23rd November;.

Mr Charles Mcilvaine Messer, Pet,

(From Our Own Correspondent.).

EDINBURGH, Oct. 29.

CRATHIE “HOLY FAIR." Rumour has it that their Majesties the King and Queen will in fature discontinue attendance at Cathie Church while in re sidence at Baluseral Castle. Such a deo

bars even what taken place will admit that some change is inevitable. In the days of Queen Victorin, when the custom of wor shipping at Cathie Church was first observed by the Royal Family, everything was conducted in decency. Now Crathie on an autama Sunday in something akin to Holy Fair. The residente in the gles are not responsible for the fault applewing incidents those at to set an Deputy Registrar and Appra are visitors from all ends of the earth.

· 20th NoCubes 4. "..

méhna by which they gratify their Mr Norman Lockhart Saith to act as curiosity. The visitor, who arrive in

line the path when the Royal party aɛ- crowds by motor and other conveyances,

respund the tips of service in lo-bar rarely try to get east in the church: they

round, nut always in live most orderly manner; and then gather again to witn

called upon to learn is absclately selesistant District ficar for the Northern even as mental discipline, while muet District of the New Territories, with effest that is useful could be imparted casily from 20th November, 2 kat and with the best of results.

Another interesting statement made by Professor Smith was that : If we could only utilise the power imprisoned within u ten cent piece we know that it could The Ehameen murder ove reached its drive a train ocross a continent. Well, after this we must look at our ten Gone

stage in the Supreme Court yesterday,

Mr Arthur George Murchison Fletcher, Official Receiver and Register of Trade Marks, to act as Assistant Culmial Secretary and Clerk of Councils during the remainder of the absence on leave of Bit er Clementi or until further notice, with effect from 29th November, 1912

Mr Hugh Adair Niabet, Registrar, and Registrar of Trade Marks in addition

These sightseers are perhaps to to prefer- departure of the King and Queen. red to the visitors who enter the church. On the riht of the church, and nearest- the palpit, the Bale oral party occupy & recused wing; only visible to the wombipe

in the Brat few ocate. Those be

A fire occurred in the buskers of the EVENING WEAR,onths and protestations with which R. Skerries" yesterday morning at 10.30a.m. and the fire flest was promptly the Sultan swore, as he always was 10 to action under the command of dost swearing, to administer for all his Commander Beckwith. A good deal of when the Jury, after beint 25 minutes; pieces with mora reverence. Perhaps it Supreme Court, io met an Official Racirer propriety to interfere with theit, viów, subjects equal justice between man difficulty was experienced and the bunker absenco, came into Court with a verdict of dom.OMEN. and man without reference to his had practically to be flooded before the fire guilty, conclusion which had been they possess that causes them to dy away, tó his ordinary duties, with affect from the organist has finished the propo

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was extinguished. No serious damage was arrived at unanimously, done to the versal.

Mr Jenkin What is our position now, my Lord 1

The Attorney General I take it, my Lord, you will reserve any question of sentence until Mr Jenkin has advanced bis legal gument

His Lordabig, said he proposed to ask his learned brother to sit with him

is owing to the amazing amount of energy

from us a quickly!

20th November

ind do not allow their fealings of of the exalted and distinguished

party A Pasim is given out, and before music, those in the back of the building. Me David Willism Tratman to net na load are on their feet. When the Palm

ended, they are as loath to roame their Lord Hugh Cecil's metaphor, in a ser of the Sanitary Department during the note any me anxious to rise from cont Parliamentary debate deserves wider

with rice singly or in groups, the "women are the greatest offendere, and take a good publicity than it has received in these rester of the stence on leave of Me them. Daring the prayers, also, people

stare ab the Rosa, powe preoccupied times. We 800, be said,

the renowned town of Liberal Limpet afsc from 18th Novembr engaged in playing for the clintpionship

cut at their favourite game of log-roll-

religion. Up to 1882, and for some time afterwards, religious murders, in Turkey set the world aghast, while al becanie weary of a history that only

The Tramway Company are to be cca gratulated on their novel innovation for exhibited the usual course of reformas watering the tram track. This morning 9.10 P.M. proposed and not carried out, of laws large tank car was observed traveling from passed and not administered, and at East to West at a great pace, effectively one time there were fervent prayers praying the roadway as it went. The that the operations of Russia in Servia nee departure is thorough and expeditious compared with the old method of bullock would being about the fall of the cart and alembering collo on top, and, Turk before the growth of the Greek do away with the necessity of stopping car kingdom should bring a restoration of for the sole convenience, of qualie and nity of arguing certain points of law. be deal, more serious than was at first "anti-

THE INN OF CONFUSION.

THE RAPIDS OF KIVATCH. FRENCH ARMT MANOEUVRES. THE BEST

(Max Länder)

HUMAN MEASURE

DOLOGUE, FUNSTORITIES"

Miss CONNOR & M STEPHENSON,

Boabrette Tarna

MIKE GLADYS PORTER

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the Byzantine empire within the com- pass of possibility.

bullocks

HAVE YOU À COUGH IF you have s cough, cure it. A cough is symptom of monte serious trouble Chamberlain's Couth Rauady is the best

A great many things have happened E since them. What will happen in the Esture is easy to guess if present In- dicntion

point truly. It is, however, obtainable and you need have ng bestane In nang it as 30 odstains nothing infitioun Fos MNA) Chemläty and Starexsepert

to be devoutly hoped that the stritze

Lag

Tlearn that the damage, sustained by

The prisoner was told, by direction of is Tordabip has the jury had on- anfmnly found him guilty of murder, but the Zafiro when she struck the rocks sentence upon him would be deferred analla Tam Ho Head (or wha it inside of

and Omisel had had an opport: Fiat Island) has turned out to

hoped to take the argument at the earliest spated. This too platos-19 less squaru Digithir

Twas decided to take the

ment on necessary- to- roner. And

Elward Dudley: Corsesden

ACTION BY AN ACTOR

Mr George Edward

County

Sustentli by

condect continues during the hole of the service tz) the great discotoforbunds only of the Royal party, hub of the native more. shippers and the regular sammer visitors,

· KILLED BY A CIGARETTE,

At an inquent at Bil-bil recently in Al- bert Charles Brock, aged 45, who lived at botel in Clifton, the wife spaced that pa Oslober" he set up anking, and in thi