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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30TH, 1905.

¡and loyal friends. The former Sub-director | gleaned during his wombership of the

of the Court of Imperial Entertainments, and the sitter on Financial Commissions, was there and then marked for prefermost when happier times should come. In less than two years he got his Yellow Jacket, and a few months later-in May-1902-he was hurtled away with mixed feelings to the fac south, as Governor of Kwangtung. This was a reward for which he Ead to appear grateful; but in his heart of hearts he regretted the necessity of residing Bo far away from the light of the, Im. perial Countenance; as also from the backstairs of Peking, where a shrewd inan WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. may go softly and fare prosperously. His grateful Misrness wotted not of this; she had the consciousness of having to some extent paid a debt; and there was a chorus of courtiers around her telling her that she And indeed chosen wisely and behared generously. This confirmation of her judg- ent no doubt led to Shum's ultimate elevation to the Viceroyalty of the two Kwang. Our Canton correspond ents have repeatedly told us of Hts EXCELLENCY's

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Soitary Board cannot fail to be of great utility in the consideration of the legislative projects which from time to time come up for discussion The term for which both Mr. Pattock and Mr. RUMJAHN W elected does not expire until March at but na Mr RUMAHs contemplates a visit to Europe next year, he has decided to retire with Mr. POLLOCK so na to obviate the necessity of two elections. Another change has just occurred on the Sanitary Board almost without public comment. Mr. M. W. SLADE, one of the nominees of H.E. the GOVERNOR, has retired and Mr. E. A. HEWETT has been appointed in his stead. Mr. Hewer is desirablo nequisition to the Board and his return to this sphere of public activity will give groeral satisfaction. Had he not been given a seat as chenominen of the Governor, we do not doubt that he would have been elected by the ratepayers as one of their representatives. But now that the three gentlemen who Egured as candidates in the recent election for the are dispose of, Legislative Council

At the Land Office yesterday a piece of land'

situate at Ling Chau Island containing 18.295 TELEGRAMS. Tang Tsoi being the purchaser for $693, this equare feet, was sold by public auction. Mr. Nip amonnt being 3510 above the upset price.

Yesterday the Garrison Recreation Cam mitte drow ties for the Soldiers' Clab Football Challonge Shield, the result being as follows :--- R... Army Staff; R.G.A. & H.M.S. Diuden: M8. Sutlej . H.M.S. Tamar; mast be played off on or before 6th January, 2nd R.W.KC v. Nasalyard. The Erst round and the second round will be arranged to take Place if possible, during the ast week of the

same month.

By the end of 1907 the port of Hamburg will possess the greatest floating dook in the world. It is now under constraction in the shipyard of Mesrs. Bluhm and Voss, at Hamburg, and tons. Its length will be 520ft., so that the is to have an accommodation capacity of 35,000

to use it. The dock will be eventually towed to largest warships and stoam linors will be able Brunshauser, on the Lower Elba, where it can

War:

be utilised by the German fleet in oase The capacity of the largest floating dock at pre- sent in existence does not exceed 17,500 tons.

ST. MA KUBATTY delicate state of health, and his cousequent it is not easy to me offhand two prob-West Kent K-gimont) will play the following

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requests most conscientious they seemed to be relieved from his onerons duties, to which he no longer felt quite equal. We were told of the disinterested way in which he nominated one, person after. another aa capable to undertake the tasks which were

too important to be left to a sickly man,

able candidates, for the vacaut sants. Mr. A. SARLTON HOOPER, who was a candidats the last election, it is limped will be one on this occasion. We know of no one in the Colony capable of rendering greater service to the general public,

on the Board

["DAILY PREKS" EXCLUSIVE SERVICE:] RUSSIA.

LONDON, 29th December. The position in Moscow is growing

St. Petersburg is reported quieter. worse. -

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RUSSIA.

LONDON, 26th Deceratier. News from Moscow dated 26th instant. says that the harricades are extending,' auð troops has left St. Petersburg for Lithuania the rebels still unsubdued. A large force of

MOROCCO.

LONDON, 26th December. The Sultan of Moronto has refused to agree to Madrid as the place of meeting for the Morocco Conference, and will agree only to Algueiras or Tangier,

FREEMASONRY.

CANTON.

(FROM OUR CORRESPONENT]

29th December. TRKING ANXIOUS FOR BAILWAYS. The Board of Commerce in Peking has twice cabled to Viceroy Shum urging him to proceed without delay, to construct the Kwangiang- Fokien and the Kwangtung Kiangai railways. His Excellency has commanicuted the matter to Chan Pat Bzo, the Minister of Railways, who has replied by cablegram that he is about to sncceed in raising the necessary capital for the Kwangtung-Fokien railway, but that, as regazila the other line, a separats réliams should be devised to raise the necessary capital.

AN ANTI-FOREIGN TICEROY,

Viceroy Bbum having been informed that go-ahead modern officials have lately beeNA

instructors, constructors, ste,, etc., on their own initiative without reference to the Provincia! engaging the services of foreigners as teachers,

authorities, has instrnoted the Provincial Treasurer to issue the following orders to his subordinates throughout the Province :——

"All prefecis, sulf-prefects and magistrates of the different districts are requested to notify the Viversy in futurs of their intention of engaging the marvis of a foreigner or foreignons nor agreement, and to subuit

German policy in regard to Morocco,

The same rule shall apply to officials purchas- even with anxiety on the Coatinent.

ing machinery, eta, from foreigners by con- tract. The indiscriminate employment of continues to be viewed with uncasiness, and agreement for the Vic roy's approval,

foreigners under the present emditions is liable to greata intoraational diffutties and no ond of trouble. The officials, civil au military. who have already entered into contracts with

a copy of the agroomạnt made so that they may be investigated and placed on record."

especially at the present time when so many Selection.." Songs of Tothing by Pougar District Grand Lodge of Hongkong and South foreigners are requested to send particulars and

ure

By kind permission of Lieut-Gol. A. G. Fition. 1,8.0., and Offera, the Band of the Second Battalion The Queen's Own" (Royal programme of music during dinner at the Grand March Opus 108" Mendelssohn Suppo **Bauer and Dichter" Overturo... Hongkong Hotel on Saudny, 3lat Dee, -

"O? Gladsanin Light" from "The Golden Legend" Bullivan Selection from Lohengrin. Wagner ... Goa..o.1 Song (Euphonium Solo) "Nazareth"

Schubert Moments Musical" "The Heavens are Telling"... Haydn of the difficulties of the Board arise out of

On Thursday afternoon His Honour the the operation of the new Public Health and

Chief Justice and Mrs. Piggott entertained the Buildings Ordinance and when laudlords

ohildren of the Colony at an afternoon tea party. alike

harassed by

HE. the Governor kindly placed "Mountain and tenants vexatious interpretations of some of its Lodge, his Fook residence, at Eir Francis provisions. Few men have a better know disposal, and here the little ones apparently ledge of that Ordinance than Mr. Sarox enjoyed themselves immensely, the attention of HOOPER, who was Chairman of the Com-thoir host and hostess leaving nothing to be

hich sat upon the Bill before its ment, and few no venture to think can ite have a better acquaintance defects which landlords and tenants aliko Бее remedied. So Far have heard of no other possible would wish to vandible, but we doubt not the occasion will show that Hongkong is not lasking, in public-spirited citizeas prepared to doratı their time and ability to such service of the public as is cutailed by membershipre years A communication was despatched of the Sanitary Board,

how mittee

whose only ambition was to retire into privacy and peace. Perhaps the courtiers at Peking were afraid, His EXCELLÉNG Y would not be content to plant cabbages, At any rate, every tims he showed signs of wishing to resign his post, they rushed in memorals, pointing out how important his district was, in view of its dangerous juxtaposition to Hongkong, and important it was to have such a good and able and faithful man in charge there. He MAJESTY listened to these qraises of her A.S. WATSON & CO.. favourite complacently, and in the kindest way possible, with mane comqliments, told him she could not think fo acceqting his resignation. She set him mebicines advised him to got the dest mebical advice, to take a holiday; but one no account to dosert her servier. It would breach have seemed thankless, and a of eliquette, for Sus to suggest that his henith night mend if he had a post nearer the throne, so he is still at Canton. It was họ who sought to obeat his "squeezing" retione by receiving petitions direct; bat

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desired, Amongst those present to assist in entertaining them wewe II.F. the Governor, Sir H. S. and Lady Berkeley; Admiral and Lady Noel, Commodore and Mrs Williams, Colonel Darling, Major and Mrs. Ross, Hon. Mr. and Mrs. Garshum Stewart, Mr Dickson and a number of naval and military officials.

Au interesting incident nevoiated with Post Office administration has been furnished. Last week, on November 16, thera arrived back at

Walsall a letter which had travelled for the last

ou December 24, 1900, Christmus time, from the house of Mr. John Boys, Walsall, to a gentleman on board ship at Shanghai, China. It late Walsall on the endog of Uremier 24, and has now been returned to Air. Boya

unopened, after an absence of five years, The letter has evidently been to Chunds, San Fran Esquimalt. In Marek, 1901, it was in Japan. The ame of the sender, sssociated with a

At the Thirtieth Annual Meeting of the

China held at Masonic Hall list orening, Wor. Bro. T. F. Hough presided as Deputy District Grand Master, and invested the officers for the Your as under-Deputy District Grand Mastor, Wor. Bro. T. F. Hough; District Senior War- Grand Warden, Wox. Bro. R. Mitchell; don, War, Bro, J. Bryant; District Junior

CINEMATOGRAPH SHOWS, Formerly some Europeans came to Canton

hand eme profits. The Japanese followed

exhibiting Cinematograph views and respod

the

C. H. Grace; District Grand Registrar, Wor, and the Japanese, being interfered with, District Grand Chaplain, Wor. Bro. G. G. suit and gave similar shows in the City Bro. W. J. Tutcher; Distriot Grund President requested their Consul to apply to Burnett; District Grand Treasurer, Wor. Bro. It came to the knowledge of the authorities, Board of G.P., Wor. Bro. A. S. Hooper; Viceroy for protection which was strictly in District Grand Secretary, Wor. Bro. A. O. D. accordance with treaty rights. The Viceroy. Gourdiu; District Senior Grand Deanoa, Wor. refused, however, and the show was stopped. Bro. E, H. Sharp; stilet Junior Grand It is now reported that the Italian Consal bas Denoon, Wor Bro. W. H. Woolley: District applied to Viceroy Shum for protection on Gran Superintendent of Works, Wor. Bro. H. behalf of an Italian sabjout who has establishe Sykes Dietect Grand Director of Ceremonies a Cinematograph show in the Lau Ancastrol Woz, Bre. W. C. Barrett; District Grund Temple. We do not know whether Viceroy Assistant Director of Ceremonies. Wor. Bro. Skum has granted protection and permission to F. W. Krase; Distriot Grand Sword Bearer perform or not, [Shing-po] Bearor, Wor. Bro. J. Gimbleft; District Grand Standard Bearer, Wor. Bro. H. G. Baker. Wer. Bro. Purcell Distret Grand Standard

District Grand Organist, Bro. C. F. &. Griza bly; District Grand Parsalvat, B16. 1. c. Smith; District Grand Assistant Pursuivant, refused both permission and protection Bro. W. King; District Grand Steward, Bro. administration, and we cannot but sympathies Bro, H. II. Dulling; District Grand Steward, This is another example of Chinese topsy-turvy Lt. Col. A. F. Aitkin, District Grimul Steward, with the unfortunate foreigner, who is mad to Bro. H. G. Garred; District Grand. Steward, which the Chinese on their side are constantly

It appears from the above that shows opened withont permission are not interfered with. Europeans who do the right thing and are demonding protection to which they are antin-a.

they prare in in such numbers that his customary review of the year and its trade is cisco, and other parts of America. touching Bro. E. W. Mitchell; District Grand Stewar suffer loss by complying with treely obligations Lirt spandents must forward their names and at sight of so much hard work His A Warrack, and E, C. Hagen have joined the Waleall drm, bappened to be printed on the back Bro. F. Hawkes; District Grand Steward, Bro. Į trying to evader,

ONLY communications relating to the news solemn good resolutions bleached and withered in

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ac exploits lose their halo by his weakness in having favourites whom he allows to grab and squeeze to the old sweet way-notably the recently recounted trick

of his dear friend the ADMIRAL and we must confess we do not like his recent pro. nouncement that the indiscriminate eu- ployment of foreigners... is liable to: ere to international dithculties," [Vide to- EXCELLENCY is not above using the com- day's Canton letter. We know that Hrs

plinut foreigners who are sometimes found willing to work against less compliant SHUM does not love any kind of foreigner. foreigners; and we know that Viceroy He makes a rule, it appears, that no official | body or individual shall purchase any sort of machinery from foreigners without con- sulting him first. So far as the messago goes, it is perhaps innocent enough, but in VICEROY SIUN, or, as he is officially styled, conjunction with the spirit always behind 1. E. THEN CHUN-ISTAN, Governor it and similar proclamations, it will be General of the Liang Kwang, is a rebarkworth while to keep a sharp eye open for able Chinaman, around whose name various developments, strange stories linger. If ouly half of the things said of him be true, he must be a

HONGKONG, DECEN HER 30TH, 1905.

The community has reason to view with

The London portion of last mouth's Jayahoss four-per-reat loan is said to have been sub- soribed over twenty-eight times.

The following telegram has been received from the Government of Burma, dated the 28th Insta: Hongkong has been declared an infected area. Inform shipping firms.”

The coolie transport ship Indravalli arrived in port from this North on Thursday night and proceeds to lay on her voyage to Darbay, She!

has a full complement of coolies for the Rand

of the envelope.

HONGKONG VOLUNTEER RESERVE

ASSOCIATION.

THE "DINGHAM" COMPETITION,

I. E. Chambers and District Grand Tyler, Bro. J. Vanstone. Unolicial members:-Wor. Bro. G. Piercy, Jr., and Wor. Bro. H. W. Wolfe,

THE NEW MINISTER TO ITALY.

His Excellency Hnoug Kao, Hanlin, late Head Chinese Master of the Canton Imperial College, who was recently appointed Chinese Ministor to Elsly has arrived in Canton. His Excellency is a bannerman zod a native of Cauton, Minister

THE LATE HON. E. R. BELILIOS. Before concluding his sermou (the third of a Huang is paying the neual offiefal calls here This competition was for a cup presented by comes on "The Significance of the Pentateuch and will leave Canton for Roms in about three

Street Synagogus the Rev. Morris Joseph Tartar-Gonorul Tho's oldest son. Mr. J. E. Bingham to be shot for ou Boxing. for Modern Thought and Life") at the Barkeley weeks. His Excellency will be accompanied by

spoke as follows:-

· day, over. E90 yards range, with a possible of 70. The association presents spoons to the End, There was a very largeattendance, despite the 3rd and 4th highest scorers. unfavourable weather in the morning, shooting

being kept up from 1937 am to 5 pm. Mr. J. J. Stubbings wins the Cup, while Messrs. Hoskin, Nobbs, and Pidgeon each win a Spoon,

While carrying a bottle of lemonade along the passage way of the polies quarters yesterday. à boy cuployed by Sergeant Kent slippad on the controte and fell. The lemonude bottio. broke, and several his themb from his hand,

Below are the chief scores J.J. Stubbinga...... 70 W. T. Hoskin

P. Nobis

J. Pidgeon

H. Masaxlane....

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68

J. E. Michael..... GR

C. Gow

H. E. Joldsmith... 67

E. F. Q. Bird.... tt. E. Photips T. P. Cochrane....ar C. H. Orace..... Sir F. 8. Piggott

Before I close I would offer an expression of

KOWLOON DOCKS' BALL,

heartfelt sympathy to those members of our congregation who are at the present moment

Only those who have senu the large hall at rostling with great personal serrow. Death has been busy in our idet during the past week. In Emanuel Raphael Helilies it has removed a the Kowicou. Docks while work is proceeding familiar figure from this synagogue, one who, there can realise the amount of time and lubanr while health lasted, regularly took part in our Sabbath worship. His place here is empty, and essay to give it the picturesque appearance

it will know him no more. But there is an it were last night when the aurual bail was hold. es empty place, too, in our ranks and in our hearts, The old adage says “bucinous befoco pleasure," 62 which will not soily be Alled. We count and as the business of the Dock Company was Creadily find one uniting all his good qualities. 62 unobtrusive piety, wide-bearted benevolence, proceeding in the ball on the day prior to the edacational zeal, a winning geniality of manner, ball, the dance committes had very little time to fervent patriotism, strong attachment to the effect sneh a wonderful transformation. canes of Israel. Two elemonte stand out

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IV. G. Winterburn, 61

C. E. I. Bearís...... 10

67

T.. G. Birdman

WB: A. Moore..... 67 J. V. Potor

J. S. Lewingdon

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H. W. Frascr...

16

Hon. G. Stewart

BW. Torrey

G. H. Wakeman

JO. Hughes...

A. Mackenzie

The Secretary of State has approved the proposal by H.E. The Governor that the time speat by officers of the civil service in attend-

E. W. Dawson anos at the Volunteer Camp of Instruction W. T. Edwards President Roosevelt has been the victim of a A-Jenkine K. J. Griet should not iri future be genated as vacation leave. W. Gundfellow

most raudalistic robbery. A consignment of. Melnes

W. H. T. Davi..... 63 Dr. Eva Jonez... .. splendid Dresden ohina was being forwarded to

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and the service he render, as a direct con- 56 sequence of them, to the Jewish cause, 50 d excellent work for the distant dependency F. O. Reynolds...... 55 where his lot was east, and whore his memory W. Larter................ will be cherished with peculiar respect and W. E. Kagers gratitude; but he did it always both as a W. Humphtojş...« 50

Briton and Jew. I lave mel at his house many persons holding important positions in public life, whose friendship he had gained in his official career, aul he always roude poiut of introducing me to them by the sano formula: This is the Minister of our Syncgogue," Ho never bid bis religion, He was to attuation,

promitently in his life-the vainable services matling wall divided the ballroom from the 59 e rendered to the Empire, for which he other part of the hall, and this was tastefully recoived the recognition of his sovereign, draped with flags, while the neatly arranged festoons of greenery added to the beauty of the

"H W. D. C." wore arranged with vari-colour- cone: Ga-one side of the wall the letters ed electric globos. The band of the 12th Baluchis, stationed on a stage, supplied the innair, assisted by two viatínists and a pianist Six large tables were necessary to accommodate the number of guests who sat down to supper and these had no reason to complain, with regard The committee responsible

man of peculiarly manifold character and genuine regret the retirement of the Hore. how, and while being conveyed in a barge the J. McCubbin versatile gifts. He is by turns a military Mr. H. E. POLLOCK, K.C., and Mr. AHMET whole collection was stolen, the cases being BUMJAHN from the Sanitary Board, a body filled with stones to cover what had been done. bero, a finished courtier, a HAROUN AL Raucum, & conservative Uhinaman, whose administration so intimately affects In the housse of two boatmen were found a impulsive politician, and a rabid anti- the welfare and prosperity of the Colony as couple of fino porcelain plates decorated with foreigner. He has played many parts. Ita whole and the comfort and health of portraits of the King of England and Miss world, no restrictions on foreigners would have proud of it. It is such man who, because they for the preliminary arrangements comprised was to who seized the opportunity of the every individual resident. Thomtepayers bave Roosevelt, and bearing a dedicatory insciption been imposed, a bad way difficulties whatever never fail to houver their Indaism. deserve fot

in

Dowager-Express's flight from Peking watched with interest the work of their repre-

1900 to prove at once his personal sentatives on the Board, so far as newspaper

render, but heroism and his whole-hearted mid zelf-reports of the fortnightly meetings reveal

services they sacrifiring devotion to the Throne. With the

the

be recovered.

TRADE AND THE PHILIPPINES.

Had Great Britain occupied the Philippines their trade would have beau open to all the

With all possible Masry, T. Noare (chairman), W. Stewart by the King of Saxony. Several other pieces been placed the way of traders they be honoured by Jews. have been secured at other points along the would have seen placed, as is oor habit, on our fervour 1 offer this inadequate tribute to his (secretary), R. Lapsley (assistant secretary), ONE per But-the United States look at memory. It must console his sorrowing widow W. Taylor (treasurer), J. Logan, R. Baxter, Dancing started at eight p.m. and continued ly fat their own citizens. After July 1 next to such worthy us, and that bis labours ou

are not unappreciated by those for whom they until the following mora. Eibe, and it is hoped that finally much, if not things a different point of view, and open and children to remember that he put his life W. Davison, D. Purves and W. Russell

he United States to the Philippines except

were performed. May his children cherish his France has now in hand what, after Tausmo yo one will be allowed to sail from any purt" behalf of his fellow-vitizens and his ancient re the whole, of the collection maj

ship tying the Stars and Stripes, and no erchandise will be permitted to be transport.example. May it be a light to their feet and el to the islands epi in an Americau vessel, a lamp to their path." May it inspire them to live a life of service such as he lived who lövsil a mere handful of followers he waylaid the bulk of the work is done "behind the and Suez, is undoubtedly the greatest maritime as the Chairman expressed it, canal project of modern times, and one that i

An English is positively forbidden to fuil its political and strategical aspects, prol", Amperial refugees, defied either foreigners or Boxers to touch then-happy there and knowing as he must do the

nore in sight-and himself disturbed value of each member's services, his eclipses all others. It is known to Frenc

were

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as the canal of the two seas, and it

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able by Bordonnx See into

take a single passenger or a single ton of goods them so well! from the Atlantic or Pacific seaboard of the

LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS. States to the Philippines. The result of thi introduction of the American Coastwise Laws

The L.G.M. str. Roon, carrying the German will, of course, ba au enormous increase in American trade, and the foreign carrying trede mails with dates from Berlin of the 5th Dec., of the islands, which is even now largely in our left Singapore on Friday at 10 am, and may be hands, will be ruined altogether as far as we expected here on Tuesday, the 2nd Jen. p..

The Indo-China str. Kutsung left aloutta ard concerned. In the last for years imports Parliamentary to the Philippines From the States have for this part via the Straits on the 24th inst., quastion in all its enormously increased, while ours have a and may be expected bere on the 9th prox.

The N.G.I. str. Zacha left Singapore for this steadily fallen off. In spite of the outery about British and German

our commercial decadence, we always hold our

be expected here on the 5th Jan. de and estimates prepared. owa, and eomsthing more, where there is a fair port on the morning of the 29th inst, and may The 0.8.8. & C.MT. str. Patroclue left singa. y no pleciise action has been field and no favour, but even the America

hors on the Sud Jan, other great effort is going to be tradere of whose business espreity we beur so

much, dare not treat us with the generosity pore on the 28th iust, at daylight, and is due with which we treat them. Globe. impel the Chambers to a decisión.

the aged EMPRESа's repose by noisily plant-generous testimony to the work of the stated in a sentence, is, siraply to ing himself at Her Majesty's bedroom retiring members, whom he described as Gibraltar, or, in strict parlatice, t door, and declaiming that noue should having beca" towers of strength" to the fortress by nieces of a ship can approach her save over his dead body. The Board in times of difficulty, is a compliment warships of the largest size lady was worried and anxious, very tired on which a high value must be set, and it is and Toulou, thans latt and uncomfortable away from her usual que which must be appreciated by the the Mediterranea-

aspects, Las canate, and luxurious surroundings; but however much community whose interests they have committee has she might then be dispered for sleep, she served no less than by the retiring

uld not fail to mark these noble traits, and members themselves. Mr. POLLOCK's retire Upto make mental resolutions to remember their ment is due to his election to the Legislative taken.

Council, where the knowledge he exponent as one of her most trusly servants

las med

FAR EASTERN FLEET.

A late issue of the Daily Telegraphe said :- Drafts are being prepared at the Royal Naval Barracks, Devonport, for service on the China Blatice, and from inquiries wade last night it is understood that the Admiralty have decided Upon the on- to strengthen the naval force in those waters elusion of the Russo-Japanese war the whole of by two, if not three cruisers the British battleships were withdraw from augment the squadron by sending out the Dal the China Station, and it is now proposed to of Edinburgh, which has just completed ker recently relieved in the First Cralser Squadron on it is understood that the now cruiser Natal oficial trials, and the Donegal, which was of the Channel Fleet by the Devonshire. Later will also be sent by the Far East.