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cent, increase in the Liberal vote. It is, idiosyncrasies leads to anomalies. The law we confess, a matter of surprise to us out represente the collective conscience, and it here how important a factor the Chinese ought, in either ethics or politics, to over- As the collective labour ordinance has proved in these coa rule the individual, lests. Deronport was fought on that one conscience is as liable to error as the in- plank alone, almost: while in this last elec-dividual, however, it is obvious the Yeovil
A. S. WATSON & CO., tion we expect to hear that it figured much parson has put his foot in it by referring to
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more conspicuously in the mural pleadings than did the dead or dying movement to ward fiscal reform. Without for a moment attaching so much significance to these bye- elections as the Opposition do, we are bound to see in the symptoms of a serious wane of the popularity that sant the present | Government into office four years ago. This The APPOINT-in to ho attributed to various cause1.
tenseness of the national nerves, during the last war, was inevitably followed by a rese tionary nausen, a feeling which, in the in- dividual, betrays itself by an ill-concealed desire to "kick somebody." Iguoring none' of the impolite comments wonds upon our people's lapses into "mallicking," it must still be admitted that we went through a very trying time, necasiating great HONGKONG DISPENSARY. self-control, and that we managed to
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behave fairly well under all the circum- stances. We have been paying the price, and as any form of hysterics after a crisis is not to be thought of, the safety valve of the British public is found in this way of showing at the polling booth that it has felt hart. Add to that whimsical but very natural explanation the shock of Mr. CHA BERLAIN'N revolutionary proposals, the scandalous laxity of the Government's sup- porters, the unfortunate tinkering with lucational legislation, and the astonishing epidemic of commercial "yellow peril fever that seems to have, utbroken at Home, and very little amazement is possible AERATED WATER MANUFAC-at the results now regarded by many as forecasting the trend of the next General TURERS
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human law as the message of the Deity, Politics and theology do not go well in donble harness.
Saturday's plague return was another blank sheet.
Colonel W. S. Birdwood is permitted to reside out of India on racating the command of the 110th Mahratas.
The portion of the tramway between Arsenal Street and Chater Street has been officially
notified us it for trufhe from the 13th inst.
On Monday text, there will be put up for auction at the P.W.J. offices, New Kowloon Inland Lot No. 11, situated at Laichikok; upset price, $5 485.
In the hope of making profit out of the Chimes whe havo displaced them from the mines some fairs have taken to pigbreeding, so as to gratify the Celestials' love of pork.
Chins antennees that she will retain her
neutrality until the close of the war. After that she will probably not be allowed to rotaîn anything, comments the Atlanti Journal.
Consternation has been caused at the Mexican port of Sulina Cruz (says a London journal) by the arrival of a Chinesa omigrant ship with 150 cases of babonic plague, thirty of typhus
and several of small-por.
Mr. A. Seth having been appointed Registrar, the post of Deputy Registrar of the Supreme Court is to be taken by Mr. J. H. Kemp, who "ie presently sitting as Second Magistrate at the
Police Court.
There were 583 deaths in June from disease or other causes, the annual rate being therefrom computed at 21.6 per thonsand (whits civilians) or 213 including Chines (Army and Navy szyluded)
TELEGRAMS.
FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT]
HEIR TO THE RUSSIAN THRONE.
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LONDON, 12th August. The Tsarits has given birth to a sɔs
to-day.
[EEUTER'S SERVICE.]
THE WAR.
JAPANESE OFFICIAL DESPATCHES.]
VLADIVOSTOCK SQUADRON
p.1.
BEATEN.
TOKYO, 14th August.
TWO RUSSIAN DESTROYERS STRANDED.
Torro, 13th August. According to a Chefoo telegram, two Russian destroyers were struaded twenty miles east of Weibauwei on the 11th inst.
THE DISPERSED RUSSIAN FLEET.
Tokyo, 13th August. The following message was despatched to Admiral Toge reports that of six Russian Mr. Noma, Consul-general for Japan, at 420 | battleships engaged in the battle of the 10th instant, five are believed to be seriously Vice-Admiral Kamimura reports damaged. The Pobieda bas both masts ANOTHER LIBERAL GAIN.
that our squadron met the three ships broken, and her big guns ceased their work- The Retvizan apparently suffered LONDON, 11th August.
of the Vladivostock squadron this ing.
tnost, owing to our concentrated shells at the The by-election at North-East Lanark has resulted in the retura of Mr. Findlay (Radical)morning, north of Tenshima After distance of 3,500 metres. The damages to by 5,619 votes against Mr. Touch's (Unionist)
a severe engagement of five hours the enemy's cruiters were probably less 4,877 and Mr. Robertson's (Labour) 3.984. Mr. Findlay replaces Sir W. H. Rattigan (Conser-duration, we sank the urik. The serious. The Bayar did not emerge from other two ships, apparently having Our damages were already temporarily valiro), deceased.
suffered heavy damage, fled north-repaired. wards. Our danges were slight.
BIRTH OF A 1 USSIAN PRINCE.
The Tsarina has given birth to a son.
THE ELECTRIC TRAMWAYS. ·
On Saturday a full service of the new electric tramway syetem was begun, the cars running
over the entire route from Kennedy-town to Shaukiwan. From the western terminus to Causeway Bay a five-minutes service was put on, and a half hour service to Shankiwan. There was a remarkable freedom frous interruption or
of grant interest all along the lino, and they accidents. Needless to say, the cars were objects were well patronised by the Chinese, from one end to the other. The drivers are rather prone to excessive use of the warning gong wheu there is no apparent mocossity for it, but no doubt there will be an improvement in this respect as they gain experience in the handling of the cars. The time intervals between the passing of the cars struck us as anduly irre gular in doration. It is irritating to be passed by seven or eight inward cars while waiting
more than half an hour for an outward bound rebiclo.
CANTON.
[FROM AN OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT]
13th August.
Port Arthur.
[REUTER'S SERVICE}
[Not having suffored any important damage, it seems strange that Vice-Admiral Kamimura should have permitted the other two Russian THE FLIGHT FROM PORT ARTHUR. ships to escape. Why not have finished his work
Toxro, 14th August.
Losdos, 11th August. Renter's Chefoo agent wires that on the 11th inst a Russian destroyer cutered Che- foo and reported that six Russion laattle-
The commander of the Takeshiki | ships, four cruisers, and half the torpedoers
morning. The destroyer left lust night Naval Station reports that he has had escaped from Port Arthur yesterday. been marconigraphed by our fleet to bringing five passengers who state that the the effect that the Vladivostock squad- Japanese fleet is pursuing the Russiaus, and ron was sighted at ten minutes pasta battle in the open sen is exportet. The five this morning · (14th). Takachiha subsequently reports that
a naval battle is now being fought,
This was despatched a few minutes before noon yesterday, and courteously forwarded at once by Mr. Noma. Evidently there has been
a most exciting week-end on the Eastern seas. The Port Arthur Heet dispersed is almost equal to the Port Arthur Beet destroyed. It is idle
THE "KNIGHT COMMANDER."
Los Dos, Dili August, Lurd Lansdowne, speaking in the House of Lords, said he could not admit that the destruction of the Knight Commander wan justified, or that the proceedings of the Prize Court were valid. Such measures would affect British commerce most in- juriously. Hie impression was, however, that
to think that it can again become a homogene-despite the untoward incidents which had
Election. The lol of the electors, the one MER- strong man deservedly looked up to, has
Among the Radical methods adopted at shared the fate of the Court favourite, the jester who goes too fur at last, and forfeits Chertsey during the election was a parale of bogus Chinese through the constituency. all that ke bad grüned. Mr. CHAMBERLAIN, The Chinese were really excellent," saye a according to Sir WEMYSS Kein, anticipates | London Tory paper. Flowing Chinese roima Liberal Ministry with a limited reign of and elegant pigtails lout the faishing touches." not more than two years. Mr. Balfour, too Messrs Hughes & Hough in their Saturday's does not seem to have retained the confidcoal report mention that one thousand tons of ence of his followers, as was evident when Welsh, and 14,500 tons of Japanese coal is on A. S. WATSON & CO. he bad in threiten that the Government the way to Hongkong. all sold. From July
might ask relief from responsibilities 29th to August 11th 38,300 tons of Japanese desired aims of its founders and well wishers. decisive issue. They have waited and watched reply to the British representations, justified
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which they are not sustaining for their "own comfort or satisfaction." After all is said, when the Dissolution comes, the next general election is likely to be fought on the one issue of Party pure and simple. Lacking back over the general elections of the last thirty years, it is to be observed that, except on two explainable occasions, the results have showi the natural phenomenon of action and reaction, the phenomenon of the pendulum 'ia politics, It was the turn of the Liberals four years ago, and the special circumstances that called for a Conservative Ministry then do not present themselves so forcibly now, so it On the 13th August, at No. 2, Ormshy Villas, Kowloon, the wile of JOHN A. PLUMMER, of a ton. [1984
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THE SACRED HEART COLLEGE. Having been established only a few months, this institution, which is under the charge of attain in the next few years the hopeful and the French Fathers in Canton, will undoubtedly
In the surn market. Messrs Cawasjoe Pallau- jee & Co. report 6,525 bales sold since Julying. 29th, prices showing au improvement of from Unsold ifty cents to two dollars par bule. stork is estimated at about 15,000 bales. Seven hundred bales of local yarn changed hands,
tens" at 5312 and twelves" at $114.
On
Habitues of the Metropole Theatra speak enthusiastically of the chor, mental and cor poreal, provided by Manager Christie. Saturday night, the amusing ventriloquisms of Mr. Hugh McCormick, the song and danco pid jin of Mr. Jim Morris and Miss Gortie Maisie, the contralto singing of Miss Dora Grey, and the variety performances of Mr. Charlen Jopes gave pleasure to a full audience. The trams are
is nothing to be wondered at if the change-inducing large numbers, to go out there for loving electorate give them an innings this coolth and entertainment.
Dress. time. It is a gratifying reflection that it
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does not matter much: that old England shares the characteristics of TENNYSON'S brook, in its ultimate indifference to the comings and goings of men.
It is very much liked by the natives, judging by the number of pupils, which is gradually increas When the college was first opened the number of boys who presented themselves for enrolment was nearly 150, and this has since heen ungraented to about 300, the daily atten- cance of rogalar students averaging 2il)--On det, in addition to the tuition of the French and English lugnages. it is in contemplation to incorporate the teaching of the Russian. German and Japanese languages. recent examinations, most of the bays acquitted themselves very creditably. The next term begins on the 1st September. To Monsgè, Morel, to whose initiative and untiring efforts the aristence of the college is due, a word of praise is well deserved, and His Lordship as well as the teachers in general must be pleased with the good result of their work.
SCARCITY OF EUROPEAN HOUSES.
In the
ous force. Such isolated ships as do not dis- arm are almost rare to be captured or sink. The result of yesterday's battle is awaited with anxiety. Now that the northern squadron hos likely that the Japanese will permit any but s been tempted to stand and give battle, it is au-
occurred both Goverunients would really be glad to discover a means of settling the difficulties. He was glad to say that the language of the Russian Government, in
for such an opportunity. It seems as if the aliope that the destruction of neutral not likely to be repeated: Russian naval offieses had been gorded into this prizes was atanilonment of what were, after all, sound although he could not aquounce anything"
tantamount to a distinct setUcruent,
RUSSIAN SHIPS ORDERED FROM
TSINGTAU.
tactics: bat few Englishmen will blame them for desiring to show that Rusduz officers do not "fight and run "from choice.
PROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.
THE "ASKOLD" AT SHANGHAI.
RIDDLED BY SHELL.
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SHANGHAI, 12th August. The European population in this city is
The Russian cruiser Askold (from steadily increasing, partly on account of the establishment of the Canton-Haukew Railway, Port Arthur) arrived at Woosung to- and partly due to the advancement of trade, bat
Here is the programma of music to be performed by the band of the 1st Sherwood Foresters, on the New Parade Ground, to-day (Monday), from 5 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. :-March, The Silver Trumpets," Viviani; Overture, «The Barber of Seville." Rossini; Selection, "Geneviève De Brabant," Offenbuchs; Tuter- mezzo, Songe D'Amour, Après le Bal," Czi- bulka: Selection from "The Geisha," Jones; Valse, Frühlinge Lieder. Gang1; Regiin Horam and Fati, and some at Fong Train riddled by shot. mental March "The Young Mag Moon,"
In this dark hour of Russia's fortauss, there is one big drop of balm. At St. Petersburg, and throughout the vast dominions of the Tsar,
the supply of suitable dwellings does not keep day. One gun had been dismounted pare with the demand. The scarcity of foreign and one funnel had been completely tenements is already keenly felt in Shameen,
All the funnels were where there is no land available for now demolished. erections. There are some good vacant grounds
in front of Shameen (the residential quarters of There are also many shell holes of
many wealthy natives who have recently return-
LONDOS, 12th August.
It is understood that Germany will insist on the undamaged Russian vessels quitting Tsingtan in 24 hours.
LAST PORT ARTHUR NAVAL FIGHT.
LONDON, 12th August. Reuter's St. Petersburg, correspondent wires that the Japanese cruiser Kusnya was sunk in the last naval batile.
THE CHEFOO INCIDENT.
LONDON, 12th August. Washington wires that the Japanese action in regard to the Realitelny is regarded as
a serious breach of aentrality. The United
States will undoubtedly do their utmost to
ed from Australia, America and the Philippines, a serious nature above the waterline. prevent the incident breaking the agreement and who are carrying on their business on
the spot). It requires only a wove on the
.. One lieutenant and eleven men were
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it is difficult to imagine what joy exists over part of some enterprising land investors killed and fifty wounded on the ship. the central figure dominating Russian thought grounds. Residences built thereon should yield u the fulfilment of a hope long deferred. To-day and capitalists for the acquisition of these is a three-day-old baby-the long prayed for good profit. heir to the Imperial Throne. We are drawn humanly carer in sympathy with the Royal parents, happy to contemplate their great happiness, and sincerely sharing the hopes and the Russian future. May this embryo Auto-side lie the large godowns of Messrs. Butterfield fears that arise about the new-filled cradle of
and Swire. crat live to see, and haply help to bring about, a reformed and happior Tsardom.
THE PORT ARTHUR FIGHT.
of the Powers relative to China.
THE RUSSIAN VOLUNTEER FLEET'S STATUS,
LONDON, 12th August. Rentar's St. Petersburg correspondent. wires that a comutissieu of high officialg has been appointed to examine the position. of the Volunteer feet from the standpoint of international law.
HONGKONG, 16Tи August, 1904. REUTER informs 11, in a neighbouring Tan "Passive Resisters" at Home do not columu, that still another bye-election has receive our sympathy, because we consider fallen to the Radicals. In consequence of that under a representative government it the sad death (by a motor secident) of Sir is the duty of the losing sila to bow to the W. II. RATIB▲n, a vacancy occurred in the majority when its decision become law. electoral division of North East Lanark-It is impossible to regard as fortunate, how shire, and Mr. FINDLAY was put up by theever, the efforts of Yeovil clergyman to Taberals to oppose the Unionist candidate, emphasise this argument in the International Mr. Touch. The Labour party also ran a Journal of Ethics. Strong in his convictions, Tuan, Mr. ROBERTSON, whe secured 3,984 of course, that the "passive resisters" are "entirely wrong," the reverend but rash votes out of a ballot of 14,280. The Liberal majority was 942, a gain of over two thon-gentleman replies to their plea, that it is sand votes, if allowance be made for the in. more moral to obey God than Man, in this In the bye-boomerang-like utterance: "The command election in September 1901, Mr. SMILLIE, of God is heard in the legalised demand
Toxyo, 12th August. the Labour candidate, received only 2,900" itself, and by means of human lay and "institutions." That that isa phraseological
There is an entire absence of proper supervi Admiral Togo reports that the Russian votes. Sir W. Hr. RATTIGAN, Conser-
Mr. Alfred Stead is vastly more amusing sion ever the boat population. The river
Squadron proceeding southward after the vative, was at that time returned with 5,673 boomerang, we demonstrate by citing such
than his famous father. After writing a book toata, on the arrivals and departures, always suffrages, or a 904 majority over the Liberal "human lawa" as the anti-Christian edicts
with a title that was not Five Minutes in counter the greatest difficulty with the junks sortie from Port Arthur on the 10th instant, candidate, Mr. CECIL HARMSWORTH. Great of the Emperor Nano in Rome. Were the
Japan," and numerons articles couched in an and other smaller crait which obstruct the our combined fleet attacked 25 miles south-every indication that the Russiaus are capital is, by the Opposition, being made early Christian martyrs entirely wrong
tone that eren Professor way. Capsizes and collisions occur very often. east of Port Arthur, and then pursued in of these bye-elections, as is but natural. and their passive resistance contrary to both authoritative This ons, coming on top of Market Har. law and ethier? Or the Scottish Covenantera, Chamberlain never assumed, Mr. Alfred Stond It is certainly high thou that the proper borough, Devonport, and their numerous or the English Protestants, or the French had a new idea, to persuade prominout Japanese authorities should provide some regulations to an easterly direction. Sharp fighting can. warned that during the months of June, July and apparently suffered heavy damage, und forerunters, must make them more cock. Huguenots, or any of the countless reformers to write on Japanese topics in which they were stop the nuisance. Visitors to this place are tinued from 1 p.m. till sunset. The cuemy
particularly interested
crease in the Labour vote.
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The result of this
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The water which surrounds the vacant ground at Fong Tsuin is deep enough for vessels of large draft. The place named is also in close proximity to the Railway Station and the Asiatic Petroleum Company and on the opposite
TRAFFIC IN THE RIVER.
ADMIRAL TOGO'S REPORT.
hoop than ever, and greedier for the expec. of whom this reverend but rash moralist ia ansibla idea is probably a useful book, bat Mr, August, the tide and the current then prevailing later his fire greatly slackened, while his ted Dissolution. At Market Harborough proud? We do not suggest the right of the Stead's manner as "compiler and editor of are very strong and swift, and that it is very
ged. The Askold, Novik, Tzurevitch, Pallada in the Midlands, it may be remembered, "passive resisters" to rank with these, but advertising it and himself) will not help to perilous to cross the river in small craft at battle formation beesme completely deran- Mr. STANHOPE raised the Liberal majority if morality can recognise no call to a duty sell the book. When he says "nobody can be these times.
and some destroyers fled southward, and the by 410; and at Devonport in the West which disregards the obligations of the law more.
myself," he reminds as of We have received Part VII of the Kobe rest probably fled to Port Arthur, after an Country Mr. J. W. BENN, the Chairman of and its claims upon the individual citizen, faults than
maid-servant for whom a Chronicle's Diary of the War, bringing the the London County Council, effaced a then it seems to is the popular estimation that illiterate
At the end of the message, the lady in this issue are mostly of interesting scenes in flotillas during the night. Our fleet us Unionist majority of twenty-eight, and of the heroes and heroines of bistory requires good-natured mistress was writing a letter record up to the 18th May. The photographs attack by our destroyer and torpedo-boat established a Liberal one of 1,041. The modification. This, of course, re-opens the result of the last thirly or forty bye-elec.everlasting question of the conscientious asked: Anything more, Bridget?" "Yis, Ceres. It is impossible to criticise such a pub-tained no serious damage, and our total
mom. Yo might put in please ixcuse bad Lication piece by piece. In complete form, this
diary promises to be of permanent mains, tions must have shown nearly a ffly per l objector consideration of whose tender writing and spelling.””
casualties are estimated 'at about 170,
A STAND AT LIAOYANG,
LONDON, 12th August. Reuter's correspondent with General Kuroki on the 11th instant wires, there is
preparing to give battle in front of Liao-
defences,
where they are constructing new
WEATHER REPORT.
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The Hongkong Observatory yesterday issued On the 14th at 1125 m; The barometer has fallen at nearly all stations, but more parti- cularly at those in Formosa. In tho Philip- the following reporti
pinss it is stationary
The typhoon continues to move in a N.W.ly direction and Las reached a point to the east ward of South Cape, Formosa
Fresh to strong N.E, winds may be expected
in the Formosa thannel and moderate W. to 8.W. winds in the northern part of the China
Sas
Forecast-Moderate Wily winds, fine.
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