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EARLIER TELEGRAMŠ,

(Rauter's Sarpios to the China Afas7.) (Continued from Page 5.) PARIS CONFERENCE,

STATEMENTS BY LLOYD GEORGE.

PARIS, April ath. Mr. Lloy George, interviewed a in Paris. emphasically declared that there was no difference of opinion among the negotiators, but they were often faced with technical dificulties, which could oals be solved after a thorough examina tion,

For example, as regards reparation. the Allies had una coramon. principle, namely, that Germany annat pay to the last penny that she was able to pay but it was ins Bcient to draft a note and Present it to the

nemya It was necessary to demand guarantees, to study methods of payment, and be in a position to say to the enemy, when he pleaded insufficiency give than

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

(Reuters Service to the China Mail.) OCCUPATION OF GERMANY..

MAGISTRACY.

THE CHINA MAIL.

(MR. ORME'S COUNT:)

GODOWN THEFTS,

Inspector Gordon this morning A HAIG DESPATCH,

charged a Chinese with the theft of two lengths of chair from the s.. LONDON, April 10th, Sir Douglas Haig, in a despatch dated March 31st, describes the advance of the said when arrested, on the wharf, Agupenor, lying at Hott's wharf, and British forces into Germany and the the chain was found wound round occupation of the Cologne bridgehead. military interest in the operations of the hours steels outside Holt's godown British Armies on the West Front during in lieu of the last day.

He briefly views the chief features of Six weeks hard labour and four the time he commanded them, and thanks him in the task. those able and gallant officers who assisted

bis waist.

For the that of a quantity of Dinge got six weeks hard about. lucher from Holt's

ABANISTER.

AMERICAN RADIOGRAME.

tinction.

"OUR BOYS."

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MONDAY, APRIL 14, 1919.

of his resources, that he must do this one the splendid work of the N the name the prisoner had given in Court Wednesday morning, when the ques- traps. It is an old-fashioned play."') quate all right as the page boy.

That means some dificult work which was complicated by the fact that to most capabis experts did not agree on methods of liquidation or the assets to

collected,

by his interviewer that the public was unable to understand why, before every thing else, Germany was not presented with a bill and compelled fiest of all to acknowledge her debt, said-

British

they came, was excellent

the Empire had again proved that there for ten years and returned after The Universities and Public Schools of the fact that he had been banist were unrivalled in the formation of six years' absence. character, which is the root of discipline,

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MANCHESTER WEEKLY MARKET REPORT.

AMATEUR THEATRICALS, deftly an old stager.

Ab would be discreet in declining to not PEACE CONFERENCE

foila

to suele specially eer- petent persone, but they full into ECONOMIC SITUATION IN

the er of supposing that much Janie P. Hulton & Co., Lt, EUROPE.

It is now

chameters carry them with hira. Manchester, report on March 5: U.P. with that He never does. This palance is.be. Owing to the outward Easterne mail PARIS. April 12,

scheme for a Portuguese University the contrass, too greet, calling the attention of the Associated a cup of notubes were prosant at play and of their las profesnt col- ton values at New York, but t on Thursday adopted a resolution must be. Because the Governor and grandisement at the expanse of the been any considerable change in cor

The Supreme Economic Council to and two together, we think to be satisfied with their own g

at Hongkong At least, putting aeter-managers" are zriean enough accident to the bout, we did not issue Soma last week being candled through aa Governments to the extreme gravity the Theatre on Saturday night, and gues. This is not meant for Mr. Liverpool prices seem to be adjust our usual report. There has not

situation in Europe. and urgency of the present economic-

Our Boys" played by the The Council of Four on Wednesday Portuguese company with the Ameri-colipee the good work of the ladies, comitions. In Manchester, things

Ashby in this crise. He could toting themselves somewhat to present. Nations to exercise a general supervi feed that there could be no real the shad. What remained of bal business has been done for China, in made provision for the League of can rame, and they must bave in- though he put all the other men in Douglas Hnig sys that the whole Empire Dealing with the new Armies, Bir

lowrs,sion over the Saar Valley for a periodi brit, if theee talented people and was saved by the ladies, of fact the position of a many manu are somewhat brighter and more may be proud of the achievement of building up successfully, in the very

of 15 years, and came to an agree typical of the community, whom more presently. Mr. Dick facturers has, materially altered "in midst of war, greas new armies on more urged with the theft of two iron but accorded to France free of duty none too easy performance rith and swell who is really and at bottern holds off. We sub some business re- When a Chinese was this morning sovereignty over the valley unchanged., were very good. They gave first to be mentioned. As the affect however, except for enquiries, stil

ment on the Saar Valley, leaving the than the continental scale, capable of shuckles from a ship ying Holt's sufficient coal, for the Lorraine excellent gencral effect, and some of rather a solid sort of man, he put ported as having been done for Bom The Stats, making them by and D'Almada e Castro as Talbot has consequence of this business. India beating the best troops of the strongest wharfe hes gave a name which did district, with the privilege to Germany them, the ladies especially, with disin great deal of conscientious boy, which market however is stated military nation before the war. loyalty and devotion of our Allies, and

That we were able to accomplish this. agree with that on the charge of restoring the Lens mines, thus stupendous task was due partly to the

When his Worship pointed out charge.

relieving the Saar Valley of that. When, we say that “Our Boys" didn't get the Byronic conception.quite stagnant so far as Piece Goods study, That was clear, But he ina cable recently to hand, to bo in to the wonderful spirit

bits fact. Inspector Gordon said the

is one too easy, we mean that for Whoever cast him for the part." The Council of Four met on amateurs it is full of pitfalls and Nature didn Mr. G. Razaret was race everywhere in the world. cipline placed our new troeps at a dissi of having returned from bazish- the disposition of the Saar Valley the cheut fugaces and labuntur cani and Miss Elfrida Omund se ber for dia.

e concerned, and the mall just At the outset, lack of Instinctive dis

was the righis one. advantage, but during the last two years ers but dezied

He was suspect-tion cf responsibility for the war and and we are tempted to digress into

received does not contain any heat- thir. reports as to the prospect of u It was not were discussed by the Allied Premiers, sort of stuff which can be and soo

Miss D. Rezavet as the heiress, revival, of forward buying from In- Mr. Lloyd George, replying to a remark Armies, from whatever part of the Empire thus he discovered his right name Signor Orlando, and President Wilson, inrmed us that this comedy wig greatness, and looked ever socharm, in fact same of the China telegrams Armies, front of aver ranks of the new iter he had been under a detective Mr. Lloyd George, M. Clemenceau, often is overdose. Our programme cousin. achieved something like alese now not so much delayed. It is pleasing to note that

approved by the Council of Four

The text of the clause as finally by J. H. Byron," and this made.

Miss Osmund appears to balast week came through quickly and certified that the enemy Council Mr. Ichabod. Poor, dear" Henry fire points" und subtleties of her really does revive. We see it sug sigh and thin: of our old friend what tiny call a "bar actress," and it is to be hoped that the same will months for returning from banish losses and damages to the Allied and right to call Fame an impostor, whe ence. The general effect of them wiring their friends about the busi-

Three months for theft and nine admits that the responsibility for all J.," another proof that Kipling was

we are wondering if the numerous be the case with India when business The sentences to run con- Associated Nations and their citizen even his faminar initials are

works were appreciated by the audied that some Merchants here are cultively.

was due to unjustifiable aggression. WHOSE COAT!

The Council of Four on Wedges-dicate that Henry J. Byron was a

versed.. Our Boys

must have been felt, of course, but gess that has been going on, prob for any cilicer to command, it furnished the unfu posession of a cut sibility of the ex-German Emperor book" reveal that he was a great Razavet was a ratiafactory Auni again. It would perhaps be nearer

When a Chinese was charged with day definitely determined the respon- great dramatist, nor does

does not in this dy had put more thought into aby with the idea that they shall officers of the highest standard from all he said it was his mother's and be for the war and the means of bring-humourist. Ha produced

her business" than many in not be left out, anticipating that a world.

front may have realized. Miss G. general revival will send values up The highest appointments were open to

Promotion had been entirely by merit. when he was arrested. the humblest provided they had the ownership of the cont and said she ley and Mr. Charles Khystins, the of hughing. However...

Governments, probably Belgium. The prisoner's mother denied

Indeed, it was too hmny, and may when her bit of fat," came alon "M. Andre Tardieu, Viscount Mor-afrost literally be said to have died and she produced she chicken. It makers who have looms standing, necesary qualifications of character, skill know nothing about her son and knowledge

Many instances could be quoted of men

Let's as a real chicken? There is some and after practically fire months of special committee on the Western got back. "He occupations had risen to important Comoner first, said the coat was his and earns his own living and I mine,” who from civil or. comparatively humble

European Boundary, were called be about The Stunts,"

Our stunt is to write played "Belinda,'

doubt whether Mrs. mands.

Thornton absolute quietness foot they wish to Inspector Macdonald said the pri-

fore the Council of Four on Thurs-

or whether Be force the pace a little. May be it lawyer, comple, pacholmaster, a when it was found to be a woman's provides for the most, favoured it takes a highly trained and experi-the real aim of all acting Mrs. come, world be on all the more

For

day.

One did-fashioned pitfall in this

linde played Mrs. Thornton. This would be better to let the markets Brigades, while an editor had commanded

driver, and an ex coat, be said it was his daughter's, Brigades, hajor had (ach commanded At the station, he said in pronation, treatment in Germany of in one professional to litter sides Thornton, while she amused and healthy basis. No ex anticipates The present provisional agreement comedy is the number of asides. was what the regular crisis call abroad over theraschke, der by convincing." which, of course, is doing so, the business when it does a. Division.

Sir Douglas Haig concludes with a be changed his mind and said it was | mother-in-low's, and now; in Court,

Allied and associated countries. in the right way. Mr. A. Pamsey entertained us, also convinood us. pre-war prices for a very long time, of the grens debt of all ranks of the

very warm and sincere acknowledgment his mother's:

Single tariff or no tariff discrimina-didat, probably because he had been We have met that davey in real probably never again, but it must Armies in France to our kinsmen

tion based upon the flag of the vessel told too often to speak up," and fe, not only in Bicomsbury, but nk kinswomen of the British Empire for his mind and say the coat will be incorporated in the Peace asides," was sometimes later are not ready so bare as this one was ing on all hands and the worst is

and their unfailing support, by

Before the prisoner could again the route of importation or export tout, and the effect of his barangues in which goods are transported or

be admitted that there is still room gell it across. He did se he was over London, prayers and work, thoughout the long six weeks hard labour.

for a further reduction in both the was his wife's, his Worship gave him Treaty with Germany. Restriction thoughts,

to the Dress Circe, considered as years of war. Their trust and confidence

Incidentally; Elsbury garrets Labour troubles seem to be gather- mw material and. the woven articio. never wavered. Their labours never-Chee who was arrested on the and probably will include the pro regard French's antediluvian instructhere seams to be a convention which of the industries of the country. The will be enforced for a period of five Acting is the easiest thing in the The stage set of the Chimpaeys a threatened coul strike, which if it. censed. No sacrifices, hardships or priva

years after the conclusion of peace, world, if amateurs would only dis drawing room was good enough, but comes to pass would upset the whole tions were too great, provided, thereby, that the needs of the troops night besion of eight pounds of opium which imperts from the Associated countries as they would do it if it were real, fairer impression of lodging house their part in the negotiations and it 4. Tung On for the unwful posses-vision of a tariff enforced upon the tions, and do what they have to do prevents stage-managers from giving Government, however, have taken adequately supplied."

were concealed in the fake bottom during that period under the present in the ordinary course, naturally, but furniture. Mr. P. A. Rosario wus is generally believed at the points of a busket found in his cabin, was most favoured nation schedule, of with some emphasis and exagger the store-manager in this case, Mr. in dispuse will be amicably arranged. fined $1,500,

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tion. Magnification is the word. W. B. Muskett Eis assistant, and sion of the Reparation and Warrnust be magnified, but not distorted.

The following is the definite des For the sake of the audience, nature Mr. R. Ashby was alleged to have Damages Commission, whereby It is a certainty that Mr. Charles $5,000,000,0000 must be paid within Middlewick in a Hongkong par the next two years, and the remain our would not make love as he did ing damages in 30 years, beginning in the theatre. Mr. Harry Ramsey on May 1, 1921.

spote decently and certainly wasn't the county magnate. The fat wooden, but he wasn't our notion of

"Who says we are not deing that? Who says we have not decided on that Can the people tot wait until we have finished and judge our work instead of our intentions! few days. It would then be able to give Let the public wait a its views, not on rumours buton facts. PRESSURE FROM HOME. »

Lostos, April 10th.

"The

Mr. Lloyd Yieorge'y telegram to Mr. Kennedy Jungs was in reply to a tele- gram signed by over 200 members of the House of Communs declaring: greatest ansicy exists owing to persist ent Wperts from Paris that the British delegates, instead of formulating the

is complete financial clains of the Empire, are merely considering what amount can be exacted from the stituents expect that the first action of

energy the delegates will be, as you repeatedly stated in your election speeches, to pre sent the bill in fail, make Germany acknowledge the debt, and then discuss the ways and means of obtaining pay.

ment.

Our coa

The telegrant was sent on the initiative ot.. Mr. Kennedy Jones and seven other Unionisty with a view to strengthening the hands of the Prime Minister."

STEAWS THAT SHOW.

Mr. Bonar Law has arrived here to

PARIA, April sth. confer with the British delegates on the fraal terms of the Preliminary Peace Treaty. His arrival is regarded as an indication that actual decisions on the main points of the Treaty kave been reached.

to

fact that President Wilson cabled Wabington instructing the Nuwe Department to end the liner George. Thashington Brest is being regarded as confirming the belief that the Treaty will shortly be ready.

RCMQUES.

LONDON, April 9th. President Wilson's request to Washing Los to hasten the departure of the line? has occasioned an extraordinary crop of ramours in Paris.

The requcat is interpreted by the French Press and by American correr pondents as an indication of his dis satisfaction at the course of the discus- sig, and a hint that he is prepared to: quit the Conference, unless it gets hack Fourteen Points and the terris

which he feela have been

to

Armistice recently ignored.

On the other hand, Reuter's corres pondent in Paris learns that the situa tion in America imperatively requires the presence of the President, who is reeciv ing constant appeal, from his political supporters to return.

I pointed out that President Wilson's signature to the Peace Treaty i unnecessary. Mr. Robert Lansing and Colonel House are fully empowered te represent him at the Conference.

TOO MUCH GEORGE.

PARIS, April 11th. President Wilson bas ordered the transport George Washington to depart for France at the earliest time possible. The Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Mr. F. Roosevelt, has announced that the

Washington will

transport April 18th-American

on Friday,

WASHINGTON, April 8th. The suiting of the George Washington has been altered from April 14th to April

PARIS, April 9th.

hero

General Smuts has arrived Probably, Mr. Lloyd George will return to England next week to speak in the! House of Commons on April 15th on the. work of the Peace Conference, returning to Paris the next day.

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WHO WAS TO BLAME? The Council of Four, this afternoon dis

PARIS, April 6th. cussed the question of responsibility for the war.

French diplomats,

alem that Great Britain and Franco agree that the ex Kaisen i legally guilty and that his extradition must be demanded, and that he must be brought before an Inter Allied Court, America, however, whilst admitting the ex-Kaiser's responsibility. does not countenance the taking of legal proceedings against him. It is hoped a vid media will be found.

COMMERCIAL

LONDON, April 9th,

The Presa Bureau statos:- Denlings in jute are now unrestricted. Silver is quoted at 403-18d. The market is quiet.

KING AND NEW GIG.

LONDON, April 8th. HM the King, received Sir Douglas Haig this morning on his appointment ar Commander-in-Chief of the Home Furces.

Schools enjoyed the monopoly of the quali Not that the Universities and Public ties of making good officers. The life of the British Empire bad generally proved giving the men whom it was an honour. sound under the severest tests, and while

the

• paper of

runks of society and all quarters of the was washing it in Eastern Streeting him to trial by one of the Allied the Punch type, but lar funnie Carissa, and Ind a small triumph the truth to say that Merchurts bare

DEATH OF WELL KNOWN SOLICITOR.

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MR. F. G. BARLOW DIES IN ENGLAND.

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It was with very much regret that Hews of the death of Mr. Francis Coins Barlow was received in the Colony this ruorning. The late Mr. Burlong was only 42 years old. He first came to the Colony in 1968 when he joins the firm of Mevais. Deacon and Hastings, with who he remained until that firm was dis. solved. He then jointwal Mr. H. K. Hones ae his assistant and remain. ed wim hin mail 1906, when he was admitted into partnership with Mr. P. W., Goldring, win is at pre- sent pactising in the Coliny. Upon 31, . E. Morrell joining the firm, Mr. Barlow proceeded to Sundakan.. British North Borneo, to represent the firm of goldring, Barlow, and Morrell Owing to health, early in 1906, he returned to Hongkong, and was replaced in British North Borneo by Mr. Morrell. The late

Mr. Barlow returned to England in 1909, and has not practised in the Colony since.

The late Mr. Barlow was educated at Sbrewsbury, School, and during the whole of his residence in the Colony and British North Borneo nde a host of friends. It is under- fix thit he caves a widow in England.

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON PROPOSED FUSION WITH NORTH CHINA INSURANCE COMPANY.,

Ay offer as been made by the Union Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd., to the North Chine Insurance Co., Ltd., with a view to the possible amalgamation of these two Com- paries and, subject to the consent of Shareholders, a provisional agree. anent has been entered into and signed by the Chairmen of the re spective Bourds and by the respec tive General Managers.

The scheme for the fusion of the Society and the Company is as follows:-

The Society to issue new Gold whares (put their capital which when authorised will consist of £2,200,000 divided into 200,000 shares of the nominal value of

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A young Chinese girl, the daughter of a boatwomen, who was charged with the povosson of 19, tnels of Prepared opium, said it was given to her by a dan to carry. Eer mother told her to accompany the man to his lodging to get 10 dats for bout hire.

The police said when she was arrested near the Sailors' Club, she

are as antious for business, as thosa

meant by "produced "?: General Sociedade Philarmonica Orchestra, supervision, we suppose.

produced" the show. What is bright and shek. The music of the

UB."E

the pleasant little curtain raise,

was enjoyable. The charities will We had nearly omitted to mention not benefit much, nes the audience- The Collaborators," which gave really deserved: They gave

was not as hrge as this company rapid attainment of peace have been

and in which Mix D. Razavet had a were there will certainly go to Thus two great obstacles to the

Mr. Ashby an extni chance to dine, pleasant evening, and those who removed within the last twenty-four part hours, and a period of extreme Mr. R. Ashby's, who is quite evil can đó.

of the retired butterman we better opportunity to show what she their next show, when they are good His Worship called for the girl's tension over inaction and failure to mother and told her that it was not secure tangible results in succeeded

It was very good, very enough to give another. proper to send a young girl like the by revived confidence over, the great accused with an unknown man.advance made toward a permanent

Some discussion then ensued be settlement.--American Wireless:

was alone.

tween the Bench and the" Police as to the advisability of making the nother responsible for the daughter's uct in this case, and it was even. tually decided to remand the case for a week

(MR. LINDSELL'S COURT.)

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THEST FROM A SHIP...

For the theft of a blanket from the sis. Hai Hong, a Chinese, a re- turned banishee, got six weeks' hard labour and a further nine months) Jor returning from banishment. The sentences to run consecutively..

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE. "

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U.S. VICTORY LOAN.

NEW YORK, April 12. The Secretary of the Treasury, Mr. Glass, will make the first official' an nouncement of the amount of the Victory Loan, the rate of interest, the duration of the bends and ether Tuesday night in the Metropolitan details public at a mass meeting on Opera House, New York. Ameican Wireless.

WIND STORM IN UNITED STATES.

A young Chinese girl who was charged with attempting to commit suicide, by jumping into the harbour wires down we.e the result of a

SAN FRANCISCO, April 11. Scores of dead and many telegraph froin the Yaumati ferry hunc Lyc wind-storm between San Francisco, On yesterday, told his Worship that Chicago. Nebraska, Kansas she accidentally fell overboard while Texas. American Wireless.

leaning over the railing. She, de-

nied attempting to drown herself.

The police said she was seen leun. ing over the railing and told to sit down by the Indian ticket collection, bub refused to do so, Soon after

CALIFORNIA LAND LEGISLATION.

ar'd

SACRAMENTO, April 11 The Secretary of the California received the following

the ticket collector left her she jumped overboard from the first class Senate deck, but was rescued by one of the telegram from the U. S. Secretary of anilors..

State, Mr. Robert Lansing. at

His Worship referred the ease to Paris the Secretary for Chinese Affair.・・

JAPANESE CROWN PRINCE.

lation in behalf of California add Your considered telegram in lation to the proposal of land legs with regard to the landing of s Tokyo will be en fete for some called (?) has been received. days at the end of April and the half of President Wilson and mysel "I wish to express to you, on bi beginning of May on account of our appreciation for your informe several important events. 291 is the day on which the Crown duced in the State Senate.

April

tion of the Bills which will be intre Prince will come of age. under Japanese law, that is to say, he in international affairs, here in Paris attains; the age of eighteen, and it would be particularly unfor "In view of the present situation the occasion will be celebrated at tunate to have these Bills intro the Court and by the citizens, at duced or pressed at the present time will. Early on the morning of the There are other problems which day, the Crown Prince wil proceed

£10 eacli on which the eam of £4ceived by the Emperor, who wrassing, and I sincerely hope you

will be paid up on each share) and let them to the Company's shareholders in exchange for their shares in the rwo of one and ball Gold shares in the Society for such one share in the Company,

The Society in addition to make payment to the shareholders in the

to the Palace, where he will be re- would make that action very embar bestow a coronet on him. At night of this cablegram and earnest hope will inform the Senate of the contenta a grand Imperial banquet will be that no such legislation as proposed Falace. Riven in the Homeiden Hall in the should be introduced or considered

at the present time. . av Ma

"Expressing my thanks for, this, opportunity to consider the advisabil ity of legislation affecting foreign.

THE FRUIT SEASON. DOWEL Complaint is to bo

Company of the sum of 25 sterling B valent during the rule 0:00 P; relations, I aut, with respect,

in cash for cach one share in the Company hold holler,

by such altire...

Lare to keep a bottle of Chamberlains Colle and Marrhoea Beuiody at hand. It may save life. Chernista and Storekcoper

Focals By All

Yours very truly; ROBERT LANSING,

-American Wireless

DODGE BROTHERS

MOTOR

WE HAVE CONCENTRATED ON ONE CAR AND ONE CAR ONLY, IN A DETERMINA- TION TO MAKE IT AS GOOD AS A CAR CAN BE MADE FOR EVERY PART AND EVERY PROCESS THAT ENTERS INTO IT WE HAVE PERSONALLY:" ESTAB LISHED A STANDARD. THE WORK DONE AND THY MATERIALS USED IN EACH PART AND EACH PROCESS, IN EVERY CAR MUS CONFORM TO THAT STAND- AED. DODGE BROTHERS WILL ALWAYS GIVE TO THEIR CAR THAT, OVER CARE WHICH THE PUBLIC EXPECTS OF THEM

CAR

PEOPLE

HAVE IMPLICHT FAITH IN THE INTEGRITY OF DODGE

BRO- THERS MANUFACTURING METHODS. BECAUSE OF THE NAME IT BEARS. YOU MAY BE SURE THAT THE PRINCIPLE BEHIND THE CAR WILL .NEVER BE CHANGED. A HAIR'S BREADTH DODGE BROTHERS HAVE ONLY ONE IDEA IN THE UPBUILDING. OF THEIR BUSINESS. THAT IS TO BUILD IT 80 SOUNDLY AND SO WELL THAT THE GOODWILL WHICH THEY HAVE WON WILL GROW AND ENDURE FOREVER

ITS STABILITY IS BUT A REFLECTION OF THE INSTITUTION ITELF.

AGENTS:-

SHEWAN, TOMES &

St. George's Buildings, HOAGKAG,