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The Singapore Police sathorities have been Ya Yong-rik, about whrous we have heard no trying to put an end to the rickeho strike by much from Corean and Northern sources the forcible method of visiting the coolie war generally of Inte, has returned to Seoul frein renewith a considerable fores of armel constables | Port Arthur on a Russian warship. and turning the pullors out. A large measure of success seems to have been obtained, though the strike was not entirely ended.

TELEGRAMS.

REUTER'S SERVICE.

LONDON, 28th Jaimery, VENEZUELA. Mr. Bowen has announced that he has good

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geighbouring ports, for, nguin according to native informants, Chinese from Hongkong, from as far down as Singapore, and from Japan, were to flock to the banner of the Trind Society when once its designs had been A. S. WATSON & CO., definitely declared. The reason for all this unrest is said to be enuity against the inandarin class for excessive "equeezing" WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS of the people, inferentially for the payment of the indemnity as well as for their own personal gain. The people, it is said, are Japan, the Pacific Ocean, America, and thence retired burt for 5 runs in the first innings and THE TRANSVAAL-CHAMBERLAINS) forward from last year, amouute to 8123,091.86 tired of the present system of government in China, and are even anxions that the country should be taken over and adminis Por Doz, Pe: Bottered by an European Power or Powers.

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All this, no we have said, is rumour, and how far it is to be depended upon we leave our readers to judge. It is certain, how- ever, that affaiza ure not so tranquil aa they appear to be. Some of the men arrested 1.20 here and now ander remand were found in

a hous ut 20, D'Águilar Street, where uniforms and bauners were also discovered. The police had had information of their 1.40 whereabouts and schemes, and took them quite by surprise. Not all the occupants of the house were arrested, however, for we believe that several, including the ringleaders, escaped by the back-door as the representatives of the law entered by

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Prince Rupert of Bavaria, who is touring round the world with his wife, will make his way to the East via India, the Straits, Chiun.

back to Europe. In India the Prince is to stranger, as he has already visited Bombay, Himalaya chain. Professor Dr. Heinrich Mayr, Caloutta, the large inland cities and the of the University at Munich, a scientific celebrity, will accompany the Prince,

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The Oxford University Authentics on the 7th inst. gained a decisive victory by 6 wickets" in their match e. the Gentlemen of India at Delhi, scoring 135 and 129 44 wicketa), against

Annexed we have the pleasure to lay before 118 and 143. It should be mentioned that reason for believing the Venesuelan dispute will shareholders the annual statement of accounts, Troup, one of the Indian Gentlemen's best bats, soon be satisfactorily settled,

made up to the 31st December 1902.

The net profit, including the balance brought could not bat at all in the second.

which it is proposed to appropriate as follows:-

To place to reserve fund ... $9,500,00 To pay a dividend of 20 per cent. 100,000.c0 To carry forward to the credit of

next year's account...

13,101.86 CONSULTING COMMITTEEL Mr. J. H. Lewis was elected in place of Mr.

the Articles of Association, Mosers. Raymond H. P. White rosigued. In accordance with

SUCCESS.

the example of the P. & O. B. N. Co. and crowd in Dutch at Ventersdorp, said that Mr." The Messageries-Maritimes Co. has followed Ex-Commandant De la Rey, addressing a revised its fares for passengers to India. The Chamberlain was the man to set things right, Times of India remarks:-One matter in this now schedule appeare some time after that of connection is significant. The Messageries the P. and O. Company, and differs in several important respects from it. This confirms the circumstantial

rumours that have been circalated to the effect that the Conference

Government. and urged the Boers to Le loyal to the new

bad sworn never to take the hand of a National Eleven prominent Boor irreconcilables who

Scout, have resolved, after hearing Mr. Cham-

governing this branch of the Eastern shipping berlain's speech at Potchefstroom, to bury

There is no trade no longer exists.

The Russiau official zaval and military organs were continuing when the last rail left Europe, with ever-augmenting emphasis, to impress upon the Imperial Government the vitally urgent necessity of taking timely measures for the preservation of Russia's dominant power and, prestige in the Far East. mistaking the object, it is said, of Japan's straining all her financial resources in order to place commissions for the most powerfal battle ships with American and European ballders. When an European Power adoptsapulicy of that kind, England immediately puts her productive energies into action, and, pari zasou, builds two warships to each one launched by Lee Con- tinental neighbour. That is the exempla which this country must now emulate if it wishes to

Iient. M. A. Eelana, of the Spanish navy, has published two lestures delivered by him in Madrid. The first lecture deals with the various types of battleship, and the lecturer endorses the opinion expressed elsewhere that the Italian battleship Vittorio Emanuele is the best, typo among existing battleships. Is the second lecture is discussed the naval position which Power, from that point of view, would in the Mediterranean of the varions Poware, and form the best ally for Spain. The lecturer

Saturday last, and the same night Mr. E. R. HALLIFAX, Assistant Superintendent of Police, and Mr. C. CLEMENTI, Assistant D and E are After-Dinner Wines of a fiegistrar-General, were despatched on a press the absolute incumbency, at whatever gives strong reasons in favour of an alliance

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Hoverona, 29th January, 1903,

RUMOURS of another impending rebellion in China have been ement for the past few days in certain circks in the Colony, and they derive colouring from a case which appeared before I Worship, Mr. F. A. HAZELAND, at the Magistracy, when teu Chinamen were, charged under the Foreign Enlistment Act, 1870, with fitting out and preparing in this Colony, at divers dates, a military expedition to proceed against certain friendly State, to wit, the Empire of China. To this accusation the defen- dants pleaded not guilty, and were formally remanded. So much has already traus pired; as to the nature and extent of the suspected movement, speculation nud rumour take the place of certainty. Of official denial or confirmation there is none, for, as usual, the authorities are reticent, but their very disinclination to speak on the mutter, coupled with the proceedings at the Magistracy and the fact that a body of

-mission to Canton, it is said; the British Consul therefore, it also trauspires, was ut once advised by cable of the nature of events, Active, measures are still bein pursued by the authorities, and develop. ments may be expected.

To-day in the Chinese New Year's Day. Owing to the Chinese holidays the Daily Press will notuppear on Friday, the next issue being on Saturday morning. The Weekly Prem will be pablished on Saturday also, in time for the English mail.

There will be a Rugby football praction game on the Happy Valley ground at 4 p.m. to-day.

prevent a total volipee of its maritime power in the Ear East. The Service journals warningly

cost or sacrifice to the national trossary, of creating a Pocillo flent, which shall at least be able to bolds its own against that of Japan, and prevent the latter Power from establishing a neval supremacy in the Far East.

with England.

animosities and co-operate with the British.

LONDON, 26th January,

THE PLAGUE IN DURBAN,

the native servants and labourers are leaving Owing to the spread of the plague in Darbau

the town in thousands.

VENEZUELA.

for re-election. Brown, and Lewis retire, ut offer themselves

AUDITOZS,

The acomnts are boon audited by Mosors T. Arnold and W. H. Potte, who are recom- mended for re-election.

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SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., General Managers. Hongkong, 24th January, 1903.

The accounts are as follows:- 31st December, 1902. PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT, Anditors' fee. -- - ------ --------- Consulting committeo's fes

tions promising to cease the blockade as soon Depreciation for 1902 written off

The Allies have handed Mr. Bowen declare-Interest.......... as an agreement is cooladed with Mr. Bowen,

Balanco ALTARIES AŞKARA

400,00.

$100.00

€38.66

16,633.7-4

124,091.6

$144,814,26

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their conditions. Venezuela offers part of the Balanco brought forward from 1001.......... Customs of La Guaira and Puerto Cabello as Balanes of working account....... security.

Exchange

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$144,874.20

na Plenipotentiary of Venezuela, embodying

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The death occurred on the 26th ult. at Fort rose, Ross-shire, of Lieutenant-General Jobs

OF COMMERCE. Mackenzie Macintyre, late Royal Artillery. He was born in 1827, son of the late Mr.

At a monthly meeting of the Committee of Donald Macintyre, of Calcatta, and entered the

the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce Madras Army in 1815. With the local rank of

held in the Chamber Rooni, City Hall, on captain he was attached to the Ottoman Arroy.

Tuesday, 29th January, at 3.45 p. in 1855-50, and joined the Kerteh expedition as

Rent-Hon. C. S. Sharp (Chairman), Mr. Land, factory, machinery, Co., a brigade-major. He accompanied the army of Java, last year, was twenty millions of guilders w. Poate (Vice-Chairman), Hon. C. W. Dick. Expended on additions and ex

Omer Pasha to Asia Minor, and took part in the winter campaign there, being appointed Aitin-de-Camp to the British Commissioner, Sir Lintoru Simmons, and serving in that capacity until April, 1856. In 1858 he was promoted to Chief Juspector J. W. Hearn, of the Bang- the raak of captain, and in 1960 accompanied kok Police, has died in England, where he was

the expedition to Chips in command of a in leave for ill-health.

mountain train battery. He was present at the defence of Shanghai when attacked by the rebel Damage to the extent of $100 was done by a

army in August, 1880. A shell from a moun- fire which broke out at Shauki wan early yestertalu train howitzer laid by him wounded Chung day morning, when a Chinese dwelling-house was destroyed,

We are asked to call attention to the fact that the A.D.C.'s performance of His Excellency the Governor commences at 9.15 to-night, not

at 9 o'clock.

The Batavis Nieuwsblal, in reviewing the course of trade there in 1902, saya that, during that period, the import houses suffered heavily by failures among Arab and Chinese traders: The arual cry arose for a limit to the oredit Fin which had brought on such disaster, but Hotbiog came of the numerous suggestions to that end. Export articles fetched lower prices, with the result that less money came into eirculation among the cultivating classes. For instance, the prica fotched by the sugar crop in below the amount realised by the crop of 1901. Gambling in mining shares caused immense losses. Many bubble companies went down. The close of the year found the mining outlook more encouraging. stood the storm have promising prospects, and are likely to justify expectations by showing tangible results.

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The companies which

Pre-

Bob, Mesara. C. Michelau, N. A. Siebs, J. R.

M. Smith, R. Chatterton Wilcox, HOA R.. Showen (ex-oficio), and A. R. Lowe (Secretary).

MINUTES.

as por last GoSunt

ASSETS.

$ 0. 250,000.00 tensions to Bust December, 192 24,023.74

25,410,00 3,215.09 10,029.19

$061,746.13

258,000,00

974,623.74 Jess depreciation

10,623.74

The minutes of the monthly meeting of the Rope on consignment, valued at...

Ropa, hemp, to., in factory, vained at...... 127,705.67

Sundry debtors

Committee held on the 16th December and also Fire izenace promis, account 1903....... 139,072,00 of the special meeting of the Committee held on 23rd ultima were read and confirmed.

QUESTION OF DATING AND SIGNING BILLS OF LADING, Rend lotter received from Melbourne Cham-

ber of Commerce inquiring the practice at Hongkong of signing bills of lading for gooda prior to shipment and stating that there was u proposal before them to introduce legislation

A change of name is probable in the case of Soma of the results of the discussions in the the Protestant Episcopal Charoh in America, Wong, who was in command of the rebels, and killed and wounded several of his staff. In 1870 conventions are given by the Americon or he was gazetted lieutenant-colonel, and received respondent of the Church Times. In the promotion to the rank of colonel five years diocess of Albany, although the Bishop himself later, and to that of major-general in 1878, is opposed to any change of title, the consento suppress the practies. He retired from the Army with the rank oftion, but without making any suggestion for a stated that in 1897 the General Produce tion passed a resolution in favour of an altern, This matter was disonssed and the UHAISMAN Kieutenant-general in 1682.

The Pinang Gazette has an article in favoar of while mess-jackets for civilians at dances in the tropics in place of the conventional dress clothes. We should think that the dancer's figure has something to do with the unwillingerenty-five years, nominated in his will, dated ness to adopt the cooler costume.

The Japanese Doctor Yokota, who was stricken with plague while attending upon the patients at Tokyo, unfortunately succumbed to the diseam on the night of the 14th just. On the day of his death the Emperor of Japan bestowed the Order of the Rising Sun upon him with the Sixth Order of Merit. Further, the Tokyo Municipality decided to grant the deceased doctor's family & considerable ants of money as a mark of their appreciation of his services.

When Dr. Pentecost comes to Hongkong, golfers sad sic-like cattle (az Burns saya) may In expect to have a tingling of the ears. Manila the other day he said that mon and women who at home would have been ashamed to break the Sabbath, thore patronised "the race- course, the ball games and the golf grounds. If wa bing to this country, as some of the natives charge we are doing, unbelief, the American Government must register one of the most conspicuous, disgraceful, and disastrons feiluros in the history of the world."

By kind permission of Col. Iremonger and Officers, the band of the 3rd Burma Infantry will play the following programme of music. daring dinner at the King Edward Hotel to morrow, 80th instant, from 7.30 'n 9.30 pm. March..., "The King's Coloniale".... Evans Overture..."The Bohemian Girl, Balfe Selection.... "Floroders." Lelio Stuart Polka Le Fremier Fas,"..........

..... Conte police nearly forty strong was despatched Selection..... " Sen Toy"

........... Sydney Jones the Valse

"La Barcarolle,"

Waldtenfel early yesterday morning toward

EXTEL "Rotton Row"

Kelor Bela "God Save the King."

frontiers of the New Territory, seems to Gatop point clearly to something unusual being afoot. What information we have been able to gather is briefly told,

Mr. Matthew Littie, of Lyndhurst Gardens, London, and Jokiu Little and Co., Limited, 9 and 10. Panoras Lans, formerly of Singapore, who died on the 7th November last, aged

May 19, 1900, as his executors Mr. William Henry Dalgleish, of S, Great Winchester Street, and Mr. Alan M Nab Taylor, of 34, Great St. Helens, power being reserved to grant probate also to his widow, Mrs. Harriet Agues Little, and his son, Mr. Robert Little, and the testator bequeathed to the executors £100 each, and to bis sou hobert 25 shares of £5) each in John Little and Co., Limited, and to his daughters, Anne Maxwell Little, Hariet Agnes Little, Miriam Little, end Hiles Little, and to his son Harry Martin Little £2,000 each, and he bequeathed to ra. Littlo his bones in Lyndhurst Gardens and its furniture, and the income during her widowhood of 366 shares. of $100 each in the Tanjong Pagar Book Com- pany, which, subject to har interest, he be queathed to his son Harry Martin, and ho left the reaïdue of his property in trust to pay the inocme thereof to Mrs. Little daring her widowhood, subject to her interest in trast for bis children, excepting his said sou Hebert, who is otherwise 1rovided for. Mr. Little's estate has been valued at 139,989 gross, and £39,655 not.

The Naval and Military Record of the 25th uit has the following paragraph -While some doubt seems to exist at Devonport as to whether Admiral Sir E. H. Seymour will succeed Lord Charles Scott at Mount Wise, no uncertainty prevails elsewhere. It is easy to reach the point of selection by the process of exhaustion. Should Admiral Sir R. H. More-Molypear, get

new name, Michigan Convention voted daquinat Brokers' Association of London addressed the any change, but the convention of Michigan Hongkong Chamber in similar torms and a City took the opposite view, and added the reply was sent that the Committee felt unable suggestion that the new name should be "The to take any active steps to secure any alteration American Catholic Church. Similar resolu of the syston-as-carried on here, and-at- |tions were carried in two other dioceses-those other ports in the East. It was eventually of Springfield and Milwaukee. New Hampshire decided to reply that there is no regulae prae- has also decided in favour of a new title, so that ties in vogus here of signing bills of lading for up to the present a majority of dioceses have goods prior to shipment, but that in bases of declared in favour of abandoning the title urgency or necessity bills of lading site so

Protestant Episcopal."

signed under proper guarantees.

The following appreciation of the Chinese Regiment is from a London evening paper One has heard many unkind things said about the regiment by people who know nothing about the men. As a matter of fact, the Chiness soldier has many sterling qualities. He is very amenable to the disciplins and control of those ho knows. He is stout, and well able to stand faligne and bard work. Bois a very good shot, taken all round. He is no trouble to feed, as he has no prejudices on the subject; except it be in the matter of quantity. He is good on service, as we know from his services during the hard fighting in Northern China two years ago, and he is equally good when employed on duties of a more peaceful and less exciting nature, The regiment was then in its extreme infancy, ighting under alien officers, and for en alien cause, against its own compatriots, its own Emperor and his Imperial troops, yet it bore its part with the best and proved itself trust. worthy.

CRICKET.

The following will play for the H.K.C.C., v. the United Services, commencing at 10.30 to day :-

THE CURRENCY QUESTION.

We understand that a meeting of the Cham- tor of Commerce is being requisitioned by the appointment he could only bold it until members to discuss the local curroney question, the following August, while Admiral-Eis N. and that it will take place after the rooms. Bondeu-South will have to retire for age next month. This leaves Lord Walter Ker the senior availablo admiral, and he is scarcely likely to more from Whitehall to-Mount, Wise for a period of 18 months. This leaves Admțial The first International Congress of For Sir E. H. Seymour, who is said to have a strong Eastern Studies at Hanoi proved a great suo personal desire to take over the command, the The stories of this latest disturbance iti

cess, and it is very fortunato that Sium was so senior eligible admiral; and in consideration the political arena of China emanate from wall represented, tho Bungkok Times says. The of bis eminent services it may be assumed that native sources, apparently. The Trind presidency of the most important section, that of bis own wishes will be respected. Even then Society is said to be the moving spirit, and to Indo-China, was entrusted to her representative he can poly bold the appointment for two have planned that the first blow of the rising (Col. Gerisi), who was sko appointed president yours, as in April, 1905, he must retire for should be struck at Canton last night, ond member of varions important committees, uge. Should some maforeseen accident occur Whether or not it actually was delivered it His position was a somewhat delicate one, but to prevent die B. H. Seymour accepting the je impossible yet to say, but, in view of the he maintained it with marked saccess. The Devonport command in March, it is very greatest erartesy and consideration were shown doubtful if he will be offered Portsmouth in publicity that has been given to the alleged to all taking part in the Congress, and indeed the following October, as the appointment has conspiracy and the alertness of the author all who have been to the Exhibition have ex- been offered to and accepted by Admiral Bir ties here and, it is to be presumed, at Canton, it is unlikely that serious develop and consideration shown to them. The Press would, therefore, practically close Bir E. H. pressed the highost satisfaction with the kindness H. F. Stephenson. His rejection of Davonport ments have taken place. Be that as it may, representatives specialy thanked the Governor Seymour's active service career, a finals which However, recruiting for the rebel ranks General for the courtesy extended to them day the gallant admiral has no intention to appears to have been brisk here and in by day,

precipitate.

H. Arthur, R. E. O, Bird, A. O. Brown, C. R. 8. Cooper, J. P. Dixon, A. MacKenzie, E. W. Maitland, F. Maitland, W. R. Lemarchand, A. G. Ward, and J. A. Woodgates.

HOCKEY.

The 14th Bombay beat the Club lat XI on Monday by 4S. The following will play to-day for the Club v Royal Artillery in the Shield competition -- Quesnell, A.O.D., C. A. Parker, EN, R. O. L. Murphy C. E. L. Donkin, R.N., Lt.

Boggan, C. P. Chater, P. P. J. Wodehouse, Dr. Dartnell, RN., O. J, Burns, J. Hooper (Capt.), and A. N. Other.

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THE CURRENCY QUESTION.

minutes of the special Committes meeting of the The CHAIRMAN said that a reprint of the

23rd ultimo dealing with this question had been sent to each member of the Chamber and he thought that, as the members had neither requisitioned a special general meeting for made any representations on the subject, the endorsed their views. Commitee might fairly take it the members

Cash at factory..... Investment of reserve fand---`

2,500 shares Chiza Provident Loan and

Mortgage Co., 18. us..........

1,534.41

tiongkong and hanghui Bansing Corporn-

tion Cash in hand

43,589,73

65,916.03.

..........$1,424,74

50.00

RESERVE FUND.

1,474.74

24,5.2.50 $661,746.13

3 23,410,30

Balance

Batsuco brought forward from last year... 20,000.00 Transferred from pretit & loss account, 1991

5,40,40 Unclaimed dividends.....

$10,00

$25,110.09

LATE TELEGRAMS.

NEWS VIA AUSTRALLS,

SOUTH AFRICA.

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INTERFERENCE WITH LOYALISTA.

London, 31st December. The Standard correspondent states that the Cape Colony, where the Dutch are particularly loyalists are leaving Bargheradorp. Northern aggressive, urging the boycotting of Mr. Cham- berlain. Several Predikants (Dutch pastors, in the country districts oxclade members of the National Scouts from the, celebration of the communion,

·TREATMENT OF EARLY SURRENDERBES. London, 31st December. TMBEZZLEMENT DE THE CLERK.

Lord Milner recommends that the Boers who The SECRETARY reported that, in accordanes anrrendered under the proclamation issued by with the decision of the Committee at their lest Lord Robarts be fully compensated for the Baptists, into custody on the charge of embers &c. He also recommends that they and the meeting, he had given the clerk, Mr. M. H.stock tukan, apart from that destroyed in drives, ling the funds of the Chamber. The case was remanded to, the 2nd instant, and on the prisoner | £2,000,000 to loyalists.

National Scents partiopate in the grant of pleading guilty the Magistrate had sentenced him to six months'imprisoment, with hard labour

SCHALK BURGER'S EIHOBTATIONS,

London, 1st January. The Times says that the exhortatious ad- dressed by Mr. Schalk Burger to Afrikanders, A COLONIAL OFFICER.

tally very closely with the disloyal_schmoes he expounded in a letter to ex-President Colonel Sam Steele led Lord Strathcona's Steyn. Such exhortations, the Times eco- Canadian Iforein the late war. Though tinnes, prove the justice <£ Mr. Chamberlain's probably half the stories told about him ara loyalty may mean much or little.

pointed observatione, that declatations inventions or exaggeratiope, his name is still a household. word among Colonials in South Afrion. One day a British officer complained to Steele that he met troopers of the Strath- cona Horse who did not salute him. Why,

confened them," was the answer, "they won't even volute me!" It is acknowledged that Sas Strele knew his men thoroughly and go an immense deal of good work out of the Still, incidents like the following do not make for military discipline. They are attested by a Toronto man lately back from South Africa: They say General Buller was sunoyed at him, hat soon got over it. Steele, in his shirt sleeves and smoking his famous short clay pipe, would sit at the door of his tent when Buller and his Stall came riding past. The first time this happened everybody was petrified except Col. Sam, who was quite at bis ease. *Well, Goueral, he suit, anything doing today! General Buller politely stated that nothing special was being done,Well,' said Col. steele, I think you should send a bauch of the boys off to the right there. The blankety- blank Roers are fiddling round over these all

too, who, being invited by Lord Milner to right enough." It was Colonel Sam Steele,

Government, Hongo at Capetown, declined the invitation on the ground that "things of that

kind weren't in his lino.”

GENERAL NEWS.

VENEZUELA-CASTRO'S FEAT.

London, let January.

Castro lunching and dancing arro-in-arta with his mistress. When he was interviewed during President Castro laughed triumphantly, and an intercal regarding the Hagas Arbitration, maid The Powers had to yield to me."

A newspaper. correspondent found President

BRITAIN, GERMANY, AND THE US,

London, 1st January. Mr. G. W. Smalley, the New York corre ependent of the Times, says that the four attempts by the German Emperor to inflame the people of the United States against Great lations betwe a Great Britain and the United Britain have totally failed, and that the re

States are closer and inore trustful than ever, Mr. Suailey afirme that it was only Great Britain's participation in the demands upon Venezuela which saved Germany from re ceiving from the United States a remonstrance which it would have been equally embaran ing for her to accept or regent,

PERSIAN FINANCIAL REFORM

London, 1st January, Thirty Belgian officials bave started "for Persis, where they will reorganise the finances

OLD-AGE PENSIONS,

London, 'lat January. of Friendly Societies has draws up a scheme The committee of the National Conference

of old age pensions. The commities proposes