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HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB.

BRASON 1901-1002

We take the following from the annual report. of the above Club ;—~

THE EONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, SEFTEMBER 1978, 190?

CELEBRATIONS.

The accounts show a balance in the bank of [FROM OUL PORTSMOUTH CORRESPONDENT.] the credit of the Club of $1,379.95.

had held that at hat Semulous. However, in the other ouse referred to, Queen and Gavin, It was laid down that it was proper for the police to interrogate a person in oustody, In the case of the Queen and Brackenbury (17, Cox's, Criminal Cases, p. 629), the evidence was admitted although the man was not actually in custody at the timo.” That onar, he thought, The Clab played twenty cricket matches, of had a very important bearing upon the present which eleven were wop, seran loss, aud twodrawn. came They the prisoner before being actually In November last the Club had the pleasure taken into custody was interrogated after being of entertaining teams from the Strails and osutioned that anything he said might be taken Shanghai, The following matches were played: down and need in evidence against him. The November 11th and 12tb, H.K.C.C. The Statements he made under these turcum tances Stasite: 18th sud 14th, The Straitse. Bhanghai were admitted as evidence. That one occurred.C., 15th and 18th, H.K.C.C.. Shanghai took place in February, 1899. In December of the same year, in the case of Brackenbury referr od 10. Mr. Justice Cave held that on the urrust

right to

of a prisoner the exustable bed no questions and that if the prisoner answered the answers were not admissible. His Lordship did not like too many questions asked by the police; be thought they should not ask questions at all.” But looking at the circumstances of this particular case, it was not certain that any crime had been committed at all by the priscuer. It was clear that the prisoner was when to attempt to pass false notes, but that would be no evidence unless he know they

were forged. In these circumstances the man stopped for some time at the Hauk. The Bank poopis naturally wanted to have the matter investigated. They did not send to the police station and have the nocused man arrested, It so happened that Sergeant Watt was in the Dauk at the time by the merest chance and to him it was given to make the desired investiga. tion. He naturally wanted to ask this man some questions. But he did not formally take the man into custody. It might be that the officer would not have been able to justify that arrest. He found that Levy could not converse in English and therefore took him to the polies station, where he was sure to gut sa intor-¡ proter. Mr. Blado was justiled · perhaps in saying that if the man had attempted to run away he would have been taken into cas tody. But as be made no resistance, he was not absolutely taken into custody. When later rogated at the police station, there was no in dusement no terrifying influence to make him say what he did say except, perhaps, the presence uniform His Lordship held that Lovy wan not in oustedy at the time. If he had run away, the police would have taken that as so add

C.C. The Club won their match against the Straits by 129 ranr, but lust to Shanghai by saven wickets, Shanghai beat the Straits by

ODA wirket.

Lient. France-Hayhurst, R.W.F., heads the batting averages for 1901-1002 with 35.46, and Air, A. Mackenzie is first in bowling with 40 wickets for 15.62 runs each.

The following scorus of 100 and over were made: Mr. T. Sercombe Smith, 156 (not out); Mr. G. Moore, R.N., 140 and 100; Mr. a. G. Ward, 132; Lieut. France-Hayhurst, R.W.F. 117 Capt. R. E. E. Kriskeubook, 22nd B1, 100 (act out); and Mr. C. S. P. Franklin, H.N., 100, The Annual Lawn Tennis Matelt against the L.R.C. was played on 9th April, and resulted in

win for the C.C. by 89 gamos tɔ By. The Lawn Tenuis Championship was won by Mr. A. Hamplareys, who also won the "A Class Singles Handicap. The Class Singles Handicap was won by Mr. C. P. Chater. Mr. T. Sarcombe Smith and Dr. J. M. Atkinson carried off both the Doubles Handicap and the Professional and Commercial Pairs,

"B"

During the year, somewhat extensive repairs to the racquets-courts became nestenary, and sum of $379,76 was spent for this purpose. Your committee are pleased to report that the courte are now in a satisfactory condition.

The thanks of the lab are due to Mr. E. A. Ram, who, in this and other matters, has given your committee the benefit of his advice.

The Racquets Championship was won by Lieut. France-Hayburst, E.W.F., who also won the Singles Handicap and, with Lieut. §. F. H. Dickson, R.W.F., the Deables Handicap.

The thanks of the Club are due to the Officers

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Portsmouth, 19th August,

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Admiral and officers at the Town Hall, and ou Friday afternoon (15th) he gave a large garden party in the Victoria Park. Such a spot could not have been bettor oboser, for the park is looking lovely. The Mayor, Mayores and Mia Hilda Dupree received and welcomed their guests; and the summer toilettes of the ladies intermingled with the various uniforma made au attractive picture. From various kiosks three banda disconrsod music, viz., the band of the K.R.E., 2nd Hants R.G.A. (Vols), and by kind permission, the band from the Jepanese flagship Arama, which proved great attrac- tion. Amongst the guests were H.E. Baron Hayashi, Japanese Minister; Rear Admiral Ijuin, commanding the Japanese Squadron at Spithead; Mr. Arthur Diosy, President of the Japan Society; Rear Admiral Mirabello (Italian), and a number of Japanese, Italian, and Por ugute naval officers, Admiral of the Flost sir Nowell Salmon, Rear Admiral Hon A. G. Carson Howe, CB, Rear-Admiral | Pelham Aldrich, and many other officers who are well known on the China Station.

the peace of the world.

Viscount Hayashi proposed the Mayor'a health and thanked his Worship for his generous hospitality and courtesy to the officers and men of the Japanese ships during their stay at Portemouth.

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In reply, the Mayor said it was the duty of every Englishman to support the policy at his King. That policy was for creating a alliance with Japan, and in his capacity as Mayor of Portsmonth he felt it a duty and a privilege to welcome the officers and men of the Japanese Nasy. Thoir guest, with Lord Lansdowne, had, had the bonour of signing the alliance between Eagland and Japan. Be hoped it would be long preserved, for its sole object was to maintain peace.

The enjoyable proceedings terminated with the singing of the National Anthem,

On the samo evening the Warrant Officers of the battleship Magnificent (Rear-Admiral 4. G. Curson Home, C.B.) entertained the Warrant Officers of the Japanese tagskip drama to a dinner and a "sing-song" afterwards.

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Hongkong. 2nd September, 1902 the visitors had gone off early, on finding the weather fine, so as to ensure a long day afloat.

At 1 clock the flagship fired one gun, a' signal for the clearing of the lines, and at 1.30

■ second gun was beard and then the picket-boats sprang ont imm every hero to pick up strag gling craft and tow them ontside, and soon

[884 out of the Chinesa destroyers on the early morning of June 17th, 1900.

The Court Circular says he was one of the first of the bourding party which took the Haloong, taking a very prominent part in the hand-to-hand sale with her crew, and promptly turning her guns on to a large body

and covering a sortie to disperse them.

Gunner Mascull mbsequently took charge of

of the interpreter, the only offer present in of H. M. Nary and Army who have so kindly Worship's guests were Major Utsunonuiya, the expert and the layman. The pre-eminent everything was ready for the great event of of the enemy sniping from the dockyard walls,

lent their Bande.

the day.

As soon as the Victoria and Albert had cleared

tional aridence of this guilt. Although be but was reluctantly declined, owing to the Chancellor of the Imperial Legation; Mr. A. Edward VII, the Head of the Navy, who her moorings from Cowes at two o'clock and three of the prizes for three days with a very

did not encourage the police to ask unnecessary questions, he did not think these questions were unnecessary. Tuo oficers wonki have been wanting in their duty if they had not asked the man where he lived. Therefore his Lordship held that the questions were rightly pat and that the answers in this particular case were Evidente was then resumed for the Crown, and afforwards evidence was taken for the defence, in St.

Conusol having addressed the jury, His Lordship aatomed up. In the course of the

permissible.

summing up,

Mr Slade, interposing, said—Excuse me. your Lordship, but you are drawing inferences which are unfair to the prisoner and contrary

to fact.

His Lordship (warmly)- Excuse me, Mr. Slade; You must not interrupt the Judge. I am summing up. Your seal a little overcomes your discretion.

Mr. Blade--I was only pointing out, your Lordship, what I thought it was fair to the prisoner to point out.

His Lordship-Well, you made an împroper romark. I know you don't mean it. We are the best of friends, but you are very over-zealous. At times you say things you should not say.

Mr. Shul beg your Lordship's purdon. I said it without consideration.

The jury retired to consider their verdiet at 4:40, 1 hey returned tou minutes later and the Foreman intimated that they bad, by a majority of 4 voles to 3, found the prisoner not guilty on both counts.

His Lordship stated that that verdict could not be accepted. The law had-best amended, and he law was that there must be a majority of 5 to 2 at least, one way or the other. The jury had better retire again and consider the matter farther.

The jury accordingly retired, and re-entered the Court after about five minutes” absenes.

The Forsman Intimated to the Court that they had on further consideration feand the prisoner not guilty on both counts by a majority of 5 to 2. Bis Lordship therespon ordered the prisoner, to be discharged. 098/

The Court adjourned till to-day-at-30a.m.

POLICE COURT,

Thursday, 18th September.

BEFORE MR. J. H. KEMP (ACTING POLICE MAGISTDATE).

THE CHARGE AGAINST INDIAN: HOLDIERS.

In this caso, in which two Indian soldiers of the LK.S.B.R.A. were charged on Wednes iny before Mr. Keup with having been found on the grounds of the Pagoda Bungalow, Kowloon, for an unlawful purpose, and disanissed, although it was proved in evidence, and admitted by the defendants themselves, that they crawled into the grounds through a hole in the hedge sur rounding the bungalow and stole a quantity of fruit, Mr. H. W. Looker, solicitor (Messrs. Deacon & Hastings), applied for a rebearing.

In stating hid grounds for the application,

Mr. Lookor eaid that the men were charged with being there for an unianful purpose, and it had not been shown that they were there for a lasiful purpose. If the men were where they were

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BATTING AVERAGES,

(Eight innings and over.)

10 1 309 26 94.33

Lt. France-Hayhurst, E.W.F: 13 461 117 35-16

14 4 321 150* 324 T. Barcolor Smith... Major Wyuno, RA... ...8 250 79 32.37 Major Beresford-Ash, R.W,F. 13 344 76 20.48 Capt. Kriekenbeek, a B.I. 18 2 363 100 26.14 0183 72 23,14

On the same evening the Mayor entertained His Excellency Viscount Tadasu "Hayashi at a banquet at the Town Hall: amongst his

An invitation to send up a cricket team this Military Attache to the Japanese Minister; autumn was received from the Shanghai C.C., Captain Tamari, Naval Attaché; Mr. Ukita, impossibility of raising a representative eleven.

T. Sercombe Smith resigned the chair Diosy, Chairman of the Japan Society a anm. manship of your committee

January last and Mr. E. W. Mitchell was elected toury la amber of officers from the Japanese ships and Until bis return to the Colony, Mr. F. Maitland, the Foreign Consuls and Vice-Consuls in Ports filled that post. Messrs. T. Sercombe Smith mouth, etc. Outside the Town Hall a guard of and H. Pinckney and Capt. E. G. Waymouth, honour to receive His Excellency the Japanese H. A., having loft the Colony. Messrs. E. W. Minister was provided by the 2nd Hants Mitchell, E. J. Grist, and Major J. Wynne, Artillery Volunteers, the band of which corps, B.A., respectively, were elected in their places. also in attendance, played the Jaganose National Major P. 8. Dyson, A.P.D., having also left the Colony, was succeeded by Captain II,otherham, Anthem. A recherché repast was served in the E.W.X., who, un going home on leave, was in banqueting hall, and prior to the brief least, turn anoceeded by Captain Cadogan. 1.W.F.list being provveded with the massive gold Commander Orpen, R., has also left the Colony, but his place has not been filled. Mr. PA. Cortoving up was passed round, according to reagined the Hon. Secretaryship in Janasry ancient custom, and each guest toasted The March, however, Mr. Brown loft for Manila, greatly interested the Japanese guests.

plaod was taken by Mr. J. Brown. In King." This custom was a great novelty and and Mr. A. G. Ward succeeded him.

“Mr.-J.-H. A. Majendić, M.P, proposed the health of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan," and remarked that our Japanese alliance had made us. King of the seas. Following the toss the band played the Japanese National Authem. Mr. R. Lucas, M.F., said he last the honour of proposing His Excellency the Viscount Tadasu Hayashi." He remarked that he thought the Mayor was singularly for. tanate in securing the presence of so dis- tinguished a statesman na Viscount Hayashi, who had been instrumental in forming the treaty of alliance between Great Britain and Japan. Ln an occasion like that when a naval review was about to take place it was only fitting that they should celebrate the alliance of two great xaval Powers. The Mayor of Portsmouth was fortunate to be honoured with the presence of the statesman who would be remembered in history as being instrumental in forming the alliance. They know strong 83 28 40.97. Davies were the best guarantee of peace. Two Island Kingdoms at the ends of the warth-in- spired by no last of conquest—were confronted with anxious reponsibilities. They mot us ailies on equal terms, and or a common platform, zealous to preserve the amity of nations and the peace of the world; were actuated by one motive, to develop and cherish the high ideals of civilisation, and therein the welfare and the prosperity of the communities committed to teir charge. In weloaming the Japanese Allies they affronted no nation, they had designs. on none, and estranged themselves from none. Their interests were the interests of all. They armed not against other Powera but against War, the foe of the whole human race. He referred to pleasant recollections of a visit he (Mr. Lucas) had made to Japan, and expressed the hope that the visitors from that country to England, whatever they might remember or forget, would' at all events recollect that they | received a very hearty and sincere welcome that night in Portsmouth Town Hall and enjoyed the Mayor's hospitality. (Applause.)

H. Arthur

A. Mackenzio lient. cfton Browno, K.N. .S. P. Franklin, it N. ...... A. 0. Wand

J. Hooper... Lieut. A. E. Wood B.N... Capt. H. Rotherham, H.W.F. P. A. Cox...

Capt. D. Claplan, R.A... Major Dorchill, KLA. Major P. 8. Dyson, A.P.D. Lieut. Edmondson, RA..... Capt. Ladogan, E.W.F.... W. E. Dixo

C. M. G. Burnic.

Linut. Venables, R.W.F

14... 350 81 25.64 12 2 241 61 24:1 3305 100 23.4 ... 1295 132 20,45 ... 14. 265 62 18.02

1 372 66 17.9 17.0 102 138 20

11 159 4 16.88 14 1 212.55 10.3 17 # 188 42 13.28

12-

11748.

1 102) 25* 12,75 149 79 19.41 98 30 10.88

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signifies not out."

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HOWLING AVERAGES.

48. 1 8.5

(Eight inpings and over.)

Namu

A. Maskongio

WE Dixon

T. Sarcombe Smith W. Dizon

Le France-Hayhurst, R.W.F. Major Doronill, KA...

204 52

29

925 40*15.62

181 11 1025 107 29 605 35 17.28 181 16 778 42 18.52

148 30 325 93 8.75

100 7 39 10 33.9

LATEST STEAMER, MOVEMENTS.

The M.M. steamer Salazie, with the next French mail, left Salgou to day, ut 2 u.m., for this port

The C.P.R. steamer Turtur arrived at Kobe at 6. p.m. on the 17th inst, and left again at 10.30 p.m. same day for Yokohama, which sho| was due to arrive at 5 am, to-day.

T

HE attention of the readers of this paper who are in want of a Typewriting Machine, is drawn to the SMITH PREMIER

possessed many features of special interest to The Naval spectacle at Spithead on Saturday

fast, of course, is that it was a pageant in honour of the Coronation of His Majesty King

reduced crew. It was impossible to anchor that afternoon passed down the lines of mighty got under way, led by the Royal yacht Alberta ironclada and received salutes and cheers of his sad the Trinity yacht drene, the guardship them, their cables having been ent, so it was liege bluejackets and representatives of foreign Australia thundered a Royal salute, the guardessary to berti them alongside the wharf at conatries; and none more enthusiastic than our paraded, and the crew manned ship. The Royal Tongku, making this a very responsible and as allies, the Japanese. In some respects the salute was answered by one ashere from the anxious duty, owing to the continual sniping review has suffered by the postponement, ship boomed forth and instantly the ring went outing houses. He also took part in the R.T.S. battery. At 2.10 the guns from the flag- and raide from aranding bauds from the sur insemuch ne we fail now to have the new battleship London with us as principal flagship.ail down the line, for each ship had to fire 21 surgery guest when of tata in Cheng fort, and the cruiser Ariadne has also sailed from

guns Every vessel had duly manned ship, and rendering most useful assistance in the destrue. our shores to take up her duties on the North through the amoka from the guns the blaation of grans and magazines.

Yesterday the Mayer gave a reception to the Americon Station, but there is a feeling of deep thankfulness that His Majesty is able, so soon after his serious illness, to be in the midst of his handy men and to fulfil the promise

originally made for 29th June, There is, moreover, a tonch of sentiment over the seleç- tion of the Royal Sovereign to fly the flag of the Commander-in-Chief, for this was one of the two vessels that Her late Majesty Queen Victoria sent upon their mission on the wide was now nearly a dozen years ago. Battleships chango as rapidly as ladies' fashions, if not more so, and the Royal Sovereign bas ceased to be our highest type of fighting mechine, but she is in a sense hallowed by the reminiscence that her career was initiated by Queen Victoris. The sun rose on Saturday morning on a hose which wrapped the fleet in a filmy cloud, but soon the warm rays and a gentle breeze dis- persad the mist, and the great assembly at Spithead stood wat in bold relief. There were immense crowds along the sea-front at South sea, extending for about four milos; at Haslar, Stokes Bay, Isle of Wight, and at every coign of advantage that could be obtained. The Solent,

jackets in their neat No. 1 uniform could be

men of the British end Foreign Fleet and man seen outlining the vessel's sides, while the Royal Marines were drawn up on the bridge, and theuf the garrison in Victoria Park and a most officers in fall uniform stood in a line on each successful gathering took place. Several bands

quarter-deck.”

The Royal yacht proceeded at helf-speed up and down the lines three times and as she was abreast the crews of each ship cheered the King three times with great rest.

After the Royal Yacht anchorel, the whole destgavan vociferous obeer, which was taken up with much enthusiasm by the crowds on shore. The King, in fall uniform of an Admiral of the Fleet, and the Queen could be seen most distinctly on the main bridge, and amongst his guests were Admiral H. R. H. the Prince of Wales, the King's daughters, the Marquis De Soveral, Count Mensdorff, Lord Roberts, Lord Kitchener, Lord Wolseley, Lord Suffield, Lord Colville, Admiral of the Fleat Air Harry Keppel, Admiral Sir D, Stephenson, and Lord

Selborne.

The illuminations for the evening were

greatly marred by the sudden thunder, light- too, was dotted with all sorts and conditionsuing and rain-storm which came on at about 9 of craft filled with sightseers all anxious to see o'clock; people on shore were drenched through. the fine fleet and the review by His Majesty the Southsea Common, Stokes Bay and other At 8 o'clock every ship ran up its string of places being more like Lngo lakes, and the | flags and soon all were dressed rainbow," and crowd had to wade through. The ships should Admiral Sir Charles Hotham's, as Commander- have lighted up at 9, but it was 10 before the in-Chief, was hoisted on the Poyal Sovereign storm abated, and then a magnificent sight was (Captain F. 8. Inglefield).

witaressed. The bulls, masts and yards, barbet-

the flagship

By the courtesy and hospitality of the Com-te, etc., wer all outlined with myriads of mander and officers of one of the cruisers in one

incandescent lights, whilst

At

of the lines I am enabled to give a brief account had the Admiral's flag in el otricity flying. of the day's doings. Soon after ten o'clock the At 11 o'clock the coloured search-lights from bage Bamberg-American liner Pretoria, filled the ships were used and at 11.30 the whole were with people who had come from the German concentrated on to the sky and over the Royal ports to witness the review, steamed into the Yacht, this forming a canopy over their Haes. High out of the water she loomed, look Majesties, and at the same time another Royal ing like a huge floating mountain, with people Salute broke forth from the whole floot. clustered on the slopes and the summit. When midnight the flagship fired one gun, the signal she got well amidst the ships her land struck for "all lights out," and the great event of the up "God Save the King, and aboard His day had passed off with great success. Majesty's ships cflcers sad món bared their I should mention that the fores present was heads as the strains of the anthem that was so 20 battleships, W 1st viess eruisars, 12 2nd class much heard at Spithead floated down to them-cruisers, two 3rd class cruisers, 14 torpedo gun- Like every other vessel in the Solent, the boats, 22 torpedo boats, and 10 training akin Pretoria was "dreased." In between the fleet making 108 penuants; and the personnel tatalled The Viscount Tadasu Hayashi, replying, said and the Isle of Wight a large number of 23,103 officers and men. The Admirals-wore,

not entitled to be, and took something they TYPEWRITER, .oue of the best if not the he could ret find language to express himself in yachts assembled, and a wonderfully pretty | Sir C. F. Hatham, G.C.Y.O.. K.C.B., in chief

were not entitled to bike, they were not there for a lawful purpose.

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occupied the various kiosks, and vocal items were contributed by a Lendon quartetts. The hand of the station dag-ship and the Japanese were Inndly obeered on arrival and departure.. An interesting and unique erent in the pro- ceedings was the presentation of the bronze meds of the Royal Humane Society, whom local representative is Mr. . H. Emanuel, late Hon. Secretary of the Hongkong Humane Society in the seventies, to a seaman named

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Lucas had proposed the toast. He was special. beautifully wooded shores of the Isle of Wight. H.M.S. Majestic; Rear-Admit Hon. A. G. hard-usage in this trying climate, and with ly gratified in regard to the allianos referred to There was a pretty scene when the Admiralty | Curzon Howe, C. B., C.M.G., H.M.S. Magnificen *felonious iment where two men go into a little attention will not rast nor deteriorate. that the arrangements in connection therewith Yacht Enchantress, with "my lords" abvard, (Chanuel Squadron); Vice Admiral Sir G. H. W garden through a hole in the hedge and it does excellent work, especially manifolding, were appreciated in this country, and he assured Fassed through the fleet at 1.15 p.. on the way Noel, K.C.B., K.C.M.G., H.M.S. Revenge;

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them the sentiment was reciprocated by everyone to Cowes. Guards wore paraded on the bridge, Rear Admiral P. S. Atkinson. Willes, "H.M.S. as much as to say that a man was pot a) and is always ready for nee. thief who walked iate a house through an open The SMITH PREMIER tu au automatic of his constrymen (Applanas.) On the Corona and bugle salutes sounded. Much curiosity was Revolution; Rear Admiral P. Aldrich, H.M.S. PER CASE OF 8 DOZEN PINTS door and took some bread off the table because

tion of their beloved Sovereign, who raled evinced as to whether the Boer Generals were on Sone Paret; and Commodore A. L. Winsloo,. he was hungry it certainly could not be held type-cleaning devine, whereby all the type is over a great Empire, it was the unanimous board--especially De Wat. For him the blue-CVO, CMG, HMS. S. George; and the that that man had no felonious intent. In the ZOËNE UITA TAS VERT, therefore, lia was of opinion that easily cleaned in one minute's time. No other desire of the people of Japan to send some of jocket, has a strong" admiration. After all, only foreign men-of-war were the armonredi bis Worship was bound to convict: The case machine has this equipment. It also possesses their vassals to take part to honour the Sover quoth one tar, "he only fought for his own as erniser Gario Alberto, Rear Admiral Carlo was not being pressed out of vindictiveness, for

re-hearing were granted and the defendants all the latest improvements that all other and people of the country with which we should have done.". "But I wonder," added Miratello, Italy; armoured cruiser Asume, they were allies; therefore their Emperor Jack reflectively, what he will say to old Bear Admiral Gore Ljuin; erniser Takasaga caristed the

proscention were quite willing to writing machines have, besides many others, ordered the despatch of a squadron to have, the Kruger for bolting with the money-sheet: that and torpedo-bost destroyer dadahin, Lieut- pay the fines; but thefte of this kind were becoming altogether too frequent, and the which will be explained at the agent's office. honour to take part in the ceremony. He was was mean if you like."

Com, Gounatura Horiuchi, Japan; and the complainant was desirous of having the neose-

The SMITH PREMIER is used by all the sure the sentiment so expressed would last for On all the warships officers were permitted to cruiser Don Carlos I, Captain L. &. de MarsUNG sary remedy applied, as things now stood, viewed in the light of his Worship's decision, Government Officials and Consulates throughout would co-operate not only on that pecasion but strictly limited. As not of thoughtfulness by and men.

ever-(applause)--and their Navy and Army have their friends, but the number allowed was 'e Soriza, Portagal, with a total of 1,708 officers every Ladian in Kowloon could go into the the world, also by most of the leading business live at heart together, through thick and thin, the King has given satisfaction. It was inti- garden with pity and take what trait he

To-day the inspection of the fleet by the wanted

houses, one working in the office of this to maintain general pesce and prosperity. His mated that ladies and gentlemen might go King is timed for 10.20 a.z. His Worship mid he did not think so, the officers of the regiment bad promised to warn paper. The users will no doubt testify to its Excellency also thanked the Mayor for the on the upper deck, but when the ships were Gunner George Masqull, R.N., was intro

0xcellence.

kind reception accorded him and the company manned" they were not to be in front of the duced into the King's prosence on board the for the kind feelings expressed toward Japan. men, nor were they to be on the bridges. It Royal yacht on Friday, and the King was The Japaneed ofloors and he himself were de was also stipulated that neither sunshades for glossed to aflix the Consplenous Service Cross lighted to have had opportunity of being present umbrellas were to be raised. There were some to his left breast for his gallant condust during at the Coronation of the Sovereign who reigned pleasant parties on several ships, for an a rule the action with the Taku forts and the cutting,

their mon not to templis pasescen

› Mr.÷Lookwe 'nabmitted that that was not a satisfactory solution of the difficulty, nut again. pressed for a rehearing.

The application was refused,

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