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Heaven; but modern.Frenchwenaro sceptical, nad herein lies the difficulty of the case; for whereas all Frenchmen are willing to look upon the heroic girl as the saviour politic

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, MARCH 12′′я, 1904

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ligions are prepared to regard hier as in any special manner the regenerator of the Church, whose position was indeed in no respect called in question whichever political party gained the victory. In any case the position of JoAN herself seems with one or other to be little taken into account. It is quite true that without the declaration of canonisation Joan of Arc, though of course she may receive the prayers of private individuals, will not be entitled

ithful to the adoration of the lurge,

erected nor may altars or public prayers offered for her intorces

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A telegram dated Poking, March 4, sayı :-- traordinary] to Peking, has concluded the Sonhor Branon, the Portuguese Minister [Ex agreement regarding the railway Macao and Canton

between

A tologram from The Hagus states that the Russo-Japanese war will not delay the arbitra- tion between Japan and the European Powers on the question of taxation, which will come before The Hague Tribunai in Hay.

The latest mail papers state that Sir Matthew Nathan was tu leave the Gold Coast for Eng. land the following wook. His stay at home is to be very short, and he will then start for Hong. kong to take up the Governorship of this Colon y

The US. gunboat Wibnington has taft Shanghai for Haukow carrying & guard of fifty

marines to be in del there. The U.S.S. Cincinnati bus gene to Chofon, where she now lies at anthor, having relieved the U.S.S. New Orleans.

never to have looked upon these post-mortem honours in what may be de scribed as a sordid spirit. Canonisation is, and has always beon, effected not for the honour of the departed, but for the benefit BLEND of the living.

We have, in fact, never heard the most ardent ecclesiologist plead for the benefits to the saint himself con- VERY OLD LIQUEUR

ferred by the ceremony. The dictum of the Church does not alter is the other world SCOTCH WHISKY, the position of the faithful departed, but it increase, at the expense of the Seiyukai. The affords the pions balos sue mere oppur Government has remained indifferent, bat. the tauity of approaching the Throne of Grace.result is decidedly Invourable, The saint and the sinner must each be ru- sponsible for working out his own galvation, It is true, as the Apostle bimself tells us, that the prayer of a righteous man availeth much, but no amount of intercession will beat-l able to alter the decrees of the Almighty,

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IN A WHOLE CASE."

"the Hon." E. R. Belilios in the homo papere), for the boat article on “The System of Drainage and Sewerage (Domestic and Municipal) Best Bulted for Tropical Climates," has been awarded to Capisin J. W. Cornwall, I.M.S., and Major F. Smith, D.S.O., R.A.M.C., who divide the prize between them, the papers being adjudged of equal merit.

The "Japan Sympathetic Fand" reached subjects connected with tropical diseases. We so that the Bolillos Prizs of £10, presented by $1,153 last Saturday. This fund, promoted by Relief Fund Committee having been formed in Shanghai The other fund's proceeds have been sout to the Japaness Consul.

Notwithstanding the many complaints brought to the notice of the police concerning parement nuisances in Hongkong, the evil still contiunes. to all appearance unabated. Yesterday, about midday, a correspondent cars he observed several instances of pedestrians, some of them ladies, being jostled by coolies carrying loads alang the footpaths, where they had no right to be.

In Japanese picture shop in D'Aguilar Street there is at present to be mau displayed a weird and picturesque view of the sinking of a Russian warship at Chemulpo. It attracts A huge Russian vessel is crowds of Chinese. depicted going down steen first with her bow in the air, while the ministare Japanese torpedo. bost which bon done all the damage glides smoothly away unharized.

Mapila journalism is anity gising evidence of its cuterprise. We have notod a few exarop- les lately. Now the Cablenews bas managed to get still further than usual ahead of the times The N-C. Daily News Tokyo correspondent | (dfaniku Tunes), as is witnessed by the following says that at the Japanese General Election, the telegram appearing in it: Peking, April feic] so-called Neutml Party has unde a considerable-Taking advantage of the uncottled state of the country and the reported death of towards a shango of dynasty is now afost in this the Empress Dowager, a movement looking city. Revolutionary placards have been posted up and there are rarious indications pointing to an outbreak. These have been sufhoiently serious to alarm the authorities, and repressive

When Chief Justice Sir William Goodman goes home on leave this month bis place will be taken by the Hon. Attorney-General, Sir Henry Barkeley, whose duties will in turn be and by Mr. E. H. Sharp, K. C., barrister-

It is believed that a Scottish deacoat can be

mensures have been ordered.

We are requested by Mr. G. Friesland, Lenorary secretary of the Clab Germanis,

Discussing recently with an interviewer the

M. do Plehre said that a project of Jewish question of settling Jews in Eastern Siberia. colonisation in Manshuria had been spoken of, and he intended discussing it with Admiral Alexieff during bis coming visit to 8, Poters- barg-which has not come yet! M. do Plehro also promised to consult the Admiral with rogard to a scheme for the establishment of Jewish colonies in Southern Siberia, with a view to creating a barrior, composed, if hat of Ruinas, st say rate of Russian subjects, against the growing invasion of the country by the Chinese.

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MYSTERIOUS WARSHIPS OFF PULO WAY.

Singapore, 11th Mar., 2 p.m. Incoming vessels report sighting four warships off Pulo Way using their search-lights.

Pulo Way is the Dutch cosling-atation off the North-western Sumatran ocast. It is of course not unlikely that these warships may bar Dutch, as Holland has, concentrated bar East Indian Rest since the war broke out.-Ev. D.P.

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VLADIVOSTOCK.

Mr. Lucian Wolf, the well-known Anglo- Jewish writer on foreign politics, had an

LONDON, 9th March. interesting interview not long ago with M. da

Admiral Alexiaff, in a detailed account Plehve, the Minister who has so much influence with the Tear. He describes him thus:-The the bombardment of Vladivostock, confirm to say, exceedingly favourable. He has nothing impression he made apon me was, I am bound that 200 shells were fired, but says nothi of the typical Russian politiojan about him,bout their failure to explode. The Japanese I appearance he is almost English. Tall and squadron steamed up and down three time massive, with short-croppnd iron-grag whiskerswithcat doing any damage to the fortress and moustache, he looks something like Sir the catrenehoents. The damage to the top

and other parts of the fortifications was inis. I Henry Campbell-Bannerman writ large. He speaks slowly and deliberately, without a touch of the cynicism usually affected by the polished ficant. The operations for patting the bath

somewhat impassiveries in readiness for action were carried out Russian. Though a listener, he readily responds to any touch of

for obtain galvation for the unrepentant claimed for Rear-Admiral Stark, who commands Hongkong, to state that the members of the humour and laughs heartily Homely and perfect order. On Monday the equad

sinner,

If, after this picture we look to the Far East, low different the vision that meets our eyes, and how gross and palpable the objects of canonisation! The life to come

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the Russian foot at Port Arthar. Many officers in the Russian service trace their descent from Bootsmen who arrived in Russia during the time of Peter the Great and the Empress Catherine

H.M. the King has been pleased to gire dirostions for the appointment of Captain Lionel Aubrey Walter Barnes Lawrence, B.N., to be an Oficial Member of the Legislative Council of the Colony of Hongkong for so long- Es he shall hold the office of Harbour Master of

this colony.

The report of the Tientsin Land Investment Co., La., for 1903, shows a net profit for the year of Tls. 49,029. Out of this an interim dividend of 4 per cent. has been paid, and it has been decided to pay a final, dividend of 5 per cent, place Tis. 3,000 to reserve, and carry for- ward the balance, Tlx. 325.

The Japanoso Acting Consul at Manila reporta to the Tokyo Government that the Administrative Council thors has passed a resolution in favour of lowering the rate of Customs daty ou imported matches to just half the scale now in force It is said that the Japanese authorities had, at the instance of the

Kobe Chamber of Commerce, approached the

U.S. Government in November last with a view to the tariff rate on Japanese matches being decreased.

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The Lorden correspondent of the Birming- ham Daily Post, writing just before the war, stated he had high sathority for stating that M. Delcassé, the French Minister for Foreign Affairs, had within the past few days forwarded to Count Lamsdorff, the Russian Imperial Chancellor, a long note reviewing particular reference to the situation in the Far East, Franco-Russian relations since 1900. Special stress, the correspondent believed, was laid upon the fact that, after the

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HONGKONG OFFICE: 14, DEVEUX ROAD 1. LONDON OFFICE: 131, FLEET STEKET, É.C.

HONGKONG. 12TH MARCH, 1904

ing to the N.-C. Daily News that not only was

Was

paternal, his boaring is marked by an old-world courtesy, neither conventional nor artificially offasive. He is a strong man, and I should imagine an honest one, conscientions and

inflexible as an administrator, but with little taste for experimental er constructive statesman- ship. If all we hear about the character of the Tear is true, I can well understand the infidence M, de Flohre exercises over him.

THE A.D.C. IN "HIS EXCELLENCY."

The first of two extra performances by the Hongkong A.D.C.of His Excellency took place last night.

A few alterations were mado, the principal one among the characters belag that Mr. C. E. Hance took the part formerly filed by Linut, Batt. A couple of dances were introduced in the Second Act, with great effect, that between Nanna and the Governor being an instan- tannous success. All round the extra rehearsals had given a greater dash to the representation, which is now a real triumph for our amateur Botora.

One of the chief hits of the evening was whon in his song in the second Act, Lieut. Davidson introduced the following amusing topical verse, which was received with loud applause :---

There is a serious question which is vexing my

community,

And taxes to the bursting point my over-bardened

mind: The management of servants lends a splendid op.

portunity, To Governors and others of the Legislative kind. When, se the Governor's deputy, I heard, with at

most real und zest,

Their salones for registration, and agreed with all

they said:

But now I am the Govenor, I shew a lack of in.

terest,

By giving all their well laid plans a knock upon the

head.

Though my heart it really blod

At the things the ladies said,

skirted the shore without fring, and disappes in a southerly direction. THE UNITED STATES AND JAPA

LONDON, 9th March Ata dinner of the Wisconsin Society New York, a reference by General Wheeler the Japanese naval success, as truly indicati e Japanese greatness, was received with choors Mr. Uchida, the Japanese Consal General declared that Japan was struggling for national existenos and only asked for fair play? and straight dealing. At the oenolusion of the

poet, the company rose up and oficered for some rainutas. Mr. Pradt, the A-sistant Attorney-Genoral, said he hoped, as a private citizen, that Japan would continue as she hai begun. Members of Congress who were presen and others all spoke in favour of Japan,

·PORT ARTHUR AND TALIENWAN.

LONDON, 9th March, News from Tokyo yesterday evening say that Japanese, warships bombarded the forta z Tallentan and then attacked Port Arthur,

Benter's correspondent at Tokyo reports th eight out of the thirteen Russian warships Port Arthur are disabled, and ons fort ha destroyed by the Japanese shells. The Russi combatants number 2,000 [?].

AN ECLIPSE OF THE SUN.

Shortly after noon on the 17th inst, a part eclipss of the sun will be seen at Hongkon

or Bo be

I had truly got no option but to knock it on the some two-thirds of the orb

bead.

The last performance will be given to night.olsoured.

BALL AT THE CITY HALL.

CRICKET.

H.K.4.0. F. UNITED SERVICES.. The following will play for the HK.C

C.R. 8. Cooper, J. T. Dixon, Walter Di

A report reached Lendan from Paris last month that the agreementsow reached between France and Siam does not differ very greatly

in January, 1902, the French and Russian at the annual festivals of the beggar spirits. ratification of, which was prevented by the

Governments joined in approving the general There is here no hint even of what we are French Colonial party. The Bangkok Govern-

terms of that instrument, as far as they in Europe accustomed to call religion, forment, it is believed, bus now given way on some

referred to the status quo in China and Cores, and that, as in the interval the situation in the the future wants of the Manes have to be minor points, particularly concerning the met, not by the powers above, but by the appointinent of more Frenchmen in the Siamese

service. The recession of Chautaboon to its Far East had materially altered, it I offerings of the benevolent on earth. Kings lawful owner remains, and to Siam this, and the necessary for France to consider what farther! hostilities breaking ent between Russia and

On Thursday night a very enjoyable dance. and emperors pass away; for a time their question of railway communication in the steps she might have to take in the event of Manes meet with loving care from their Mekong Valloy, are the chief points.

Japan. France, could not commit herself to

was given at the City Hall by the papile of descendants. The great and powerful cross

With reference to the serious riot at Chin-say measures which, though possibly advancing the bridge which all mortals must traverse without hope of return." As long as their ingchou, which we reported last Saturday, it is Russian interests, might be found to te bazar-Dualdson, who has conducted successful against the United Services, commenning

from the French point of view. "This," the winter season. About 100 couples were present, CANONICATION after death bas in all ages memory is green the offerings smoke at reported in Shanghai mandarin circles accord dans-or, at the best, unduly adventurous dancing classes in Hongkong during the past 11.80 to-day of the world been a favourite method of their tombs but the time will assuredly the sub-prafect's yaman looted by the exasperat correspondent adds, is a very important/Music was supplied by the band of the 23rd. Hancock, R. Hancock, A. Mackenzie, showing respect to departed worthies. The come when this loving eult will cease, and ed farmers of Chiningohen, but the place was development of the diplomatic situation, and Barma Tafantry, and dancing was kept up with | Maitland, R. A. B. Ponsonby, N. H. Rath The following team will represent the C method adopted of publishing the fact has rich and poor alito descend to the dead also sit on Are by them and gutted. Further, it may be considered certain to be taken inte great spirit till half-past one o'clock yesterday ford, T. Seroembe Smith, and A, G, Ward.

(The Da'il among the Tailors"), and in an varied according to time and circumstances, level of the wanderer in the realms of the after working their will with all things official account at S. Patersburg during what is morning. In the course of the evaring Piper but the right of declaration has generally hereafter. But the sage who has from his within the vicinity, the mob left the city-the proving the delicate and difficult task of 2. Sinclair played the Eightsome Bee

interval later on the Highland Fling Miss Bervice CC in their Lorgue. fizture with Drummeal of Perth"), to which Mr. J. C. RAM,C. on the Civil Service ground at 5 ened mandarins-and marching in a northerly war has come, been reserved for rulers, sometimes lay, countrymen, as represented by the Em-gates of which were at one closed by the fright-drawing up the latest reply to Japan." Yet sometimes ecclesiastical. In modern times,peror, been canonised feels none of these direction proceeded to ont down the telegraph

By kind permission of Major Radcliff and Ritchie danced a particul, vociferons spplause v.m. sharp to day ——

G. A. Woodcock, R. Witchell, J. Dave officers, the band of the 93rd Burma Infantry rewarding his effort. Of the Dance Committee in the East and West respectively, two miseries. For him at the appointed times lines and tear up the poles. After doing this

Woolley, W. Pitt, W. S. Andrews, 8, potontatos, que lay, the other spiritual-the rich offerings are made, and smoke asceuds extra damage the mois then dispersed vowing to

Gidley, and D. J. Mackenzie.. Emperor of China and the Pope-claim the from thousands of altars. He alone is king make matters still worse for the mandaring if/ will play at the Hongkong Hotel from 8 to 9.30 | Mr. N. Mumford was Hon. President, Mr WB Gidley, L. E. Brett, F. Robins, W The R.E. and the Craigongover Q.C, wil right of canonisation, and with both it. basand emperor, and when all others are for any further attempt more mile to collect the p.m. to-night:~~

Baso, L, E. Lammert, E. E. Herton, J played on the ground of the latior club pm. Craigongower team:-A. U. Brawn

Kinnaird, J. Craik, LA. Rose, T. L Sta R. Hongaton, F. Rapp, tud E. Ford,

rites

become a solemn and important rite. The

gotten he still, in the study realms of the between the two distinctions

dead, enjoys a greatness and an immortality are the diferences which hold apart denied to all. the mental development of Asia andl

Such is the practical and material view Europe. In the West the spectacle is wit nessed in the case of Joan of Arc of the which canonisation presents to the China. The benefits which the most holy of stops hold necessary before the final declaraman. tion of sanctity. JoAs has passed what is sages can confer on the present generation officially recognised as the second stage in are passed by as of no acconut by

with whom the

experience the process; and having successfully proved people

the belief in herself during life to have been especially of the past disfavours distinguished by the possession of the saint the supernatural, or at least in its ly virtues of temperance, fortitude, pru. benevolent influence on the present. But, dence, and justice, bas been adjudged the curiously, the reverse is not held to be the For full case. The departed can and does iufiot preliminary title of “ Venerable.” canonisation proof of the working of miracles injuries, and to avert these is the aim of It is scarcely from an is required, and here it is that difficulties every Chinaman. intervene. It might fairly be urged that undiluted feeling of benevolenco that offer- the relief of Orleans, brought about in acings are made to the departed, and hence cordance with Jour's own prophecy, and the importance attached to the rite of im- certainly contrary to all human experience,perial canonisation, and the enforced offer- was a sufficient indication of the approval of țings to their Manes..

exorbitant so-called war indemnity taxes from them. The telegraph officials at Chiningchau showed commendable alacrity in restoring the telegraph lines torn down by the mob and communication with Peking was speedily restored,

The Hon. Treasurer of the Alice Memorial

with thanks the following donations to the funds! and Nethenols Hospitals begs to acknowledge

of the hospitals:-

March..."Picadora".

F. Donaldson Hon. Secretary, Mr. A. P. Good Soasa win Hon. Treasurer; the other members being Overture..."La Reine d'un Jour"......... Adam Messrs. A. G. Mackie, F. MacRobie, S. D, Selection... The Girl from Kay's......Ivan Caryll

Song ... "Sunshine and Bain"... Blumentual Setna, C. B. Bayers, A. McKirdy. A. W. Hill, delection "Reminiscences of Scotland" Godfrey and M. Simmons. The programme was as Waltz......... "Auf Schwingen der Liebe" Bohm follows:-

"The Sup Foast" Dance..

"God Save the King."

MINU.

Hors D'Œuvres

Macassar Fish and Oliva Croxtone.

BOUP.

Potago Velours.

FISH.

Fried Soles

1'Orly.

ENTREES.

Chicken a la Frintaniere.

Fillet af Boef a la Nelson

Arabold, Karberg & Co.

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Carlowitz & Co.... Canadian Pacifu Railway Co. Sir O. P, Chator

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50

50

Egg Cromeakies Sauce Piquante. CURRY.

Giblet Curry,

J. D. Humphreys and Son

& Co. Johnston, Stokes, and Master Laue, Crawford & Co. Mitani Bassan Kaisha Moser & Co.

W. G. Humphreys

Melobers & Co. Nippon Yusen Kdaha

Renter, Brockiemann & Co. Blemson & Co-

A. Ramjabu..

We On

P. W. Craddock. W.J. Wright

JOINTS.

Waller

Lancers

Waltz

Caledoniane

Waltz

Polkni

Waltz Eightsome Beel Barn Dance Circassian Circle

Roast Ribs of Beaf and Horseradish Boast Pheasant and Bread Sauce Boiled Shoulder of Mutton and Turnips, COLD..

Galantine of Veal Tomato Salad. SWERTS.

Pudding a la Reine Neselrode Ice Cream

Apricot Tart Tipsy Cake,

Highland Schottische Хадоста

Waltz Baro Danta

Caledonians

Mazurka

Wal

Sir Rogar de Coverley

WEATHER REPORT.

The Hongkong Observatory yesterday issued the following report:-

On the 11th at 11.95 am. The barometer has risen in North China and fallen in Southern Japan, the obengos elsewhere aro elight.

A depression passed yesterday arrow the north part of the Gulf of Pechili moving

terly and is now over North Cores..

Gradients are moderate on the Chins coast, bat becoming stepper,

b Moderate to fresh monsoon will prevail in the Formosa channel and light NE, winds in the North part of the Chins Bes.

Forecast:-Light Ewinds; overcast, dull.

LEAGUE MATCHES.

FOOTBALL

DILALLENGE SHIELD. The semi-final between HL.M.S. Creasy HLM.S. Leviathan will be re-played to-da the Club ground. Kick-off, at 2.45 p.m. 5

This afternoon, on the Happy Valley, Hosgkong Football Club will play H Albion under Rugby rules. Kick-off at The following will play for the Club --

H: Arthur, full book; W. B. Rober TE Pearce, Lient, Cameron, and 】 Black, three-quarters; J. P. Jordan and E de Veulle, halves; H. C. Sandford (capt W Goldring, E. D. C. Wolfe, A. Boyd, I Strover, H. E. Rowley, Lieut. Deacan

F. Chard, forwards.