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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10TM¤, 1906.

These Balachis, His Excellency, who wore the uniform of a Colonial Governor, exchanged greetings with several members of the Reception Committee, and entering his private chair was conveyed to Government House, thers to welcome the Prince. Captain Armstrong, of the Hongkong Velnniser Corps, noted as honorary ADC to His Excellency.

of greenery round to the grand stands, were erected, one at oither side of the approach, to accommodate a portion of the many citizens who wished to view the ceremony, while in the opposite corner of the new Post Office was another grand stand, this being flanked by open mathods which provided coigns of vant age for numbers of tulive spectators. Tho balconies of the Canadian Pacific Railway Co's offices also afforded ample opportunities for enjoying a night of the prcecodings of which many nailed themselves.

Bunting was the chief ombellishment of the Pier. Underneath the root of the matsked ware

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placed flags of all nations. Thesu hung from tho' side, while greusory imparted a very pleasing appearance to the roof. The floor was laid with crimson cloth, on which the pot plants ranged along the railings toed out in striking contrast, while the messing of colour gave a fout onecmble which was delightful to the eyp. Stont wood, railings and posts formel an nclosure which

Becessary to the proper carrying out of the welcome.

When the signal gun was fired at 8,30 the neighbourhood of Blake Pier became thronged with au sagor, curious crowd, meatly of natives, who sooned thoroughly conscious of the importance of impending events. The police were in attendance and kept the thoroughfare eloar for traffic. Before ton o'clock those who had the necessary tickets of admission

to the enclosure began to put in an appearance and by half-past ten nearly all the seats were occupied.

About 10 o'clock inpat of the members of the | Reception Committee were present. This body was constituted as follows:

THE RECEPTION.

When the hour of oluren rang out the excitement becurae more intense. The Victoria,

board, with the Royal party on

was now at the pier. From tho

Saluting Battery the Royal Artillery fired a royal salute, the signal for which was the dropping of the military pennant at the yard-arm of H.M.S. Tamor. As the Prince stopped ashore the Royal Standard on the pier was hoisted and from that moment, according to the prescribed etiquette, be was treated as 'a`zoember of the Hoyal Family. The guard of honour saluted, the hand played "Gad Sare the King," and the gentlemen uneavered. His Royal Highness and suite then advanced under the canopy of

age to the open spsco where the Reception Committes awaited him. The General Officer Commanding was by his side. Sir Francis Piggott went forward to greet the Royal visitor, who shook hands with his Bonour. The latter introduced the following gentle.

to His Royal Highness: Dr. Ho Kai, Cuplain Badeley, the Hou. Mr. R. Showan, the Hon. Mr. Gershom Stewart, the Hon. Mr. H. E.

Sir Francis Piggott then presented sa address of welcome, which he read as follows:- "Te His Royal Highness Prince Arthur Frederick Patrick Albert of Connaught K.G, G. C. V. O.

Pollock, Captain Barnes-Lawrence, Mr. Basil Taylor, Mr A. Soth, Mr. N. Mady, Mr. E. H. Sharp. K.C., Mr. Shellim, Mr. Hewett His Honour Sir Francis Piggott (Chairman), Mr. J. R. M.Smith, Mr. Lovy, and Mr. Beavis, The Honourable Mr-V Cbadam, The Non---the-sourotany of the Roo-ption-Committee,

ourable Mr. C. W. Dickson, Tho Honourabło Mr. A. W. Browia, The Honourabla Capt. L. A. W. Bornos-Lawrence. The Honourable Dr. Ho Kui, The Honourable Mr. Wei Yak, The Honourable Mr. B. G. Showau, The Honour- able Mr. Qarsham tewart, The Hon. Sir C P. Canter, C.M.G., Mr. F. J. Bado. Jay Mr. E. A Hewett, Mr. J. R. M. Smith, Mr. D. R. Law, Mr. S. T. Dann. Mr. Luang Pui-obi, Lt-Col. C. it. Pries": D.8.0., Capt. Savory, N., The Honourables

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May it plaase your Royal Highness. The subjects in Hongkong of His Majesty the King offer your Royal Highnoss a very cordial welcome."

“This visit pleasurably recalls that of Hia

Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught, with

"In your hands are the jewelled grastings from the King's palace, and you boar them with Royal ceremony to the Eastorn Isles On this happy day of the moonil month the wheats of your princely chariot are stayed by the fragrant streams. You como as a glorious olond to this distant, land and as a downpour at timely rain. Your hooners descend from Heaven and the longings of your people are fulfilled. As your escort enters our loyal Colony

every deer shouts of joy arise.

Heir of Kings Yon have laid aside the dignity of your Royal birth to labour for the peace and prosperity of the nation. Dosp we bow in admiration and our loving reverence in incringed a thousandfold. Wo pray that virtuo and happiness may be multiplied unto you and we beseech you deign to listen to us while with one heart and voice wa joiu with our rale verson in the uni verval song of praiso:—

The Prince's suite was composed of Lord Redesdale, K.C.V.O., 0.8., member of the Mission. Captain Wyndham, Equerry to H.R.II., and Mr. M. W. Lampson, of the Foroiga Ofice, Admiral of the Fleet Sir Edward. Seymour, G.C.B., O.M., member of the Mission, General Sir Thomas Kelly Kenny, G.C.B., member of the Mission, Colonel Arthur David-"} son, C.VO., C.B., Equerry to His Majesty the King-

The Prince and suite bad timu with is Excollouby, after which the Governor and his Royal guest had a walk through the city, returning later to

which

THE GARDEN PARTY,

Wha

given by His Excelency at gabernatorial invitation there Government House. In response to fileer ceptionally large attendance, which must havo numbered over a thousand indies and gentlemen: Goatle Fold and Simple, by the Fragrant It was not confined to the Occidental population,

Kiver, Ci Bathed in a King's Moroy, and Refreshmouthut included not a few Japanese and Chinese. guests. The beautiful grounds were seen to Happy Day whon King's Son, lither advantage in the afternoon sunshine, and the

journeying,

maguifiont view of the harbour, gay with a Tory numerous and prettily-dressed flotilla, evoked expressions of admiration. The band of the 2nd Battalion Royal West Kont Rogiment discoursed atractivo music,

ører.

Bringeth for our Winter seasonable Spring. Swelleth Seed and bloweth Mead, Natura

bourgeonoth,

Day-star of all Countries, at thy quickening

breath.

Through a thousand Autumns shall thy Glory

stand

For a sure Protection to our pemental Land of the year 1946."

Dated on a lucky day in the second month

His Royal Highness accepted it, and replied in the following torms:-

His Excellency received his guests, cordially greeting each on arrival, though thoalmost count- less stream of arrivals at the outset must have proved somewhat of a strain. The Prince, with bis saifa, was present, and leading members of the Dr. Ho. Kai and Goatlomon,-I thank the de-camp of the Governor were assiduous in comminuity were introduced to him. The aides Chinese of Hongkong for the address of weltheicaffarts to scenre the pleasure and confort I sbali have the honour to inform His Majesty dining room. come with which they have met me here to-day of all present, cofreshments being served in the

pression of the cordial sentiments of their the King at the earliest opportunity of the ex-

good will embodied in the address.

Mr. Noma, on behalf of the Japanese residents in Hongkong, also presented an address of wel. come, oxpressed in the native tongue. This was enclosed in a silver casket. The translation of the address was read as ander :-

To His Royal Highness Princo Arthur Frederick Patrick Albert of Connaught, K.G.,

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Among those present were His Excellency the General Ofoer Commanding and Mrs. Villiers Hation, Admiral Sir Gerard Noel and Lady Neal, Sir Henry, Lady and the Misso Berkeley, Sir Francis and Lady Piggott, Sir Paul Chater, Hon. Captain, Mr. and Miss Barnes-Lawrence, His Honour Mr. Justice Wiso, Hon Mr. T-Sere ombe Smith, How. Mr. Hou. Mr. and Mrs. W. Chatham, Hon. Mr. R. A. M. Thomson, Hon. Mr. A. W. Browia,

Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C., Hon. Mr. C. Shewan, Hon, Mr. and Mrs. Gershom Stewart.

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Mr. E. A. Irving. Lisat-Col Aitken,

Mr. H. R. Phelips. Liont-Colonel Josling, R. A. M. C. Dr. Bateson-Wright, D. D. Lieut. Colonel Sparks. Lient-Cefonel C. H. U. Price, D. S. O, The Rev. F. T. Jahuson, Rev. Faber de Marin. Mr. D. R. Law, Captain W. Wyndham. Mr. Lampson.

Mr. II. W. Woodward, R. N.

AT NIGHT.

When darkness had fallen and the stroote

Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C., The Honourable Sir whose name the extension of the city adjoining subjects resident in His Britannic Majesty W. Dickson, Hon. Dr. Ho Kai, Hon, Mr. Wei were brilliant with the iluminations from shop!

Henry S. Berkeley, The Honourable Mr. T. Sorcombe Smith, Mr. E. H. Sharp, K.C., Mr.

8. A. Levy, Mr. E. Shellim, and Mr. C. E. H. Heas is

Most noticeable among the other arrivals were the Consular Corps, for whom and the Reception Committee the first three seats or anch of the grand stande wars reserved. The various Consula, adlirod in uniform, wore Senkor Conselheiro Romano, Consul General for Portu. gal and Coumul for Brazil, with Mr. J. J. Leiris, vice-Consul; Mr. Gaston Liebert, Consul for Franco; Mr. M. Nowa, Consul for Jaji; bir. N. Post, Consul for Austro-Hungary Dr. Kroger, Consul for Germany Mr. Volpini Consul for Italy; while Captain Bragg, U.S. Consul, was also present. Another distinguished visitor was Bigat Rev. Bishop D. Pozzoni, whe was secompanied by Rev. Father do Maris.

this plor, and the rapid growth of the Colony Which has resulted therofrom, are intimately

amocíetod.,

The high mission on which. Your Royal Highness is now proceeding is connected with the foundation of a friendship of special value to this Colony as the part of the British Empira nearest to the Empire of Japan. The welfare of Hongkong depends on the universal prave which the alliance between the island kingdoms of the East and West will tend to secure, on the commerce which that peace should extend, and on the efforts and public spirit of the inhaletunts who are profoundly impressed by the bright example of Japan in these raspects.

derive plesanre from this visit, and will realize "Wa trait that your Royal Highness will that, though our Colony is small in area and of

"Sir,-On behalf of the Imperial Japanese Colony of Hongkong, I have the honour of participating in the pleasurable duty of respect fully greeting Your Royal Highness upon your safe arrival bere to-day after a long voyage through varying elimee en route to our country bearing the Royal Mission of His Majesty the King of Great Britain to the Imperial Court of Japan.

"It gives us the utmost happiness to welcome Your Royal Highness in such an excellent state of health.

"I renture to express the hope that your gracious Mission will further promote the cordial relations which now exist between the two Imperial Courts, to the joy and happiness of both nations, Great Britain and Japan.

of benign protection in this Ool ony respectfully. "The Japanese residents enjoying the benefits beg to take this opportunity of offering their

The Chinese deputation was beaded by the comparatively roce nt acquisition, its proud hearty Tanzai to Your Royal Highner."

Hon. Mr. A. W. Bruwin, the Registrar-General of the Colony, and was composed of the following gentlemen-Hos. Dr. Ha Kai, C.M.G, Hen. Mr. Wei Yuk, Messrs. Fung Wa-chav. Jau Chu-pak, Ho Fook, Tang Chi-ngong. Loung

status as the greatest shipping port in the world, sud its situation as the advanced post in the Far East of the Empire ralod uver by nar beloved King, rondor it by no means the lost important part of His Majesty's Dominions

Our fellow residents of other than British

9th February, 1906.”

His Royal Highness sacepted the address, which was enclosed in a blackwood case, sud, in reply, mid-

"(Bigned) Masaichi Noma, "Sixth Junior Grads of the Court Order. Sixth Class of the Order of the Sacred

Troasure."

9th February, 1906."

Prince Arthur, having accepted the address,

Mr. Noms and Gentlemen,.--I thank the

Imperial Japanese subjects resident in Hong kong for the address of welcome they have been good enough to present to me to-day. I shall not fail to transmit to His Majesty the King of Great Britain the expressions of welcome and goodwill contained in their address. The high honour of the reason of my journey to Japan makes the occasion of my visit there a most welcome one.

Pni-chi, Chau Bin-ki, Chan Kang-yoo, Wong nationality, whose enterprise and industry, made the following reply - Kam-fak, Poon Ten-ohuen, Ip (i-shan, She fading full scope nuder the freedom and pro- Po-sham, Chaz Sin-pak, Choy Kwai-ng, Li toction of the British flag, have assisted in Pat Tang Lap-ting, Ip Sano-kam, Poen Tez. the development of the Colony, join in the was, Fang Tsin-wan, Mak Tso-chuen, Yuunwelcome it now offers to Your Royal Highness," Lai-chuan, Wei Lai-yne, Li Sad-bin Tong Laichuen, Li Po-kwai, Kwan Fook-kuk, Hu Sbun-chien, Chan Pan-po, Loang Ngan-pau Li Shia-obo, Ng Lai-ling, Treung Sa-kai, Chaong Tso-ting, Weng Fa-wing, -Chu Tiz.

Sir Francis Piggott and Gentlemen,-I ning, Clan Lok-chuec, Chan King-woo, Chachavo to thank you very much for the address Chi-hing, Sin Yuen-fai, and Tong Tax-sau. of welcome which you here prosented to me on At half past ten o'clock the guurd of boueur. | behalf of His Majesty's nabjaola in Hongkong.

EN ROUTE TO GOVERNMENT HOUSE. As His Royal Highness moved off cheers consisting of two anbalterns (one of whom carried I am glad that the Mission with which I am the King's colours), 100 raak and file, with a charged has given me an opportunity of visit-

were raised, nzd the band played appropriate proportion of sergeants, band of the 123th Duke ing this important shipping contro, of whose selections. He and his suite entered special of Connaught's Own Baluchis, was drawn ap unimportance I am well aware. I thank you for

chairs carried by coolies wearing Government the pier, facing the eastern steps, under the

uniform, and were escorted by your reference to my father and I am glad to police to Government House

a posso of command of Captain Hay. The space youth of learn that his name ie associated with such company presented

Each balf Blake Pior was kept by the Hongkong Police signs of progress as those mentioned in the arrived, and opposite the Murray Barracks while the route beyond was lived by delath- Į

address. I shall not fail to informa Eig ments furnished by the various military naits, The R.G.A. were given the position from Majesty the King of the atriking expressions Blake Pier to Queen's Statuto, the R. E. those of loyalty whichi hara bra ozhibited in the to Des Youx Road, the 2nd Royal West Kent Welcome you are good anongh to accord mo

giment from there to Cricket Pavilion in to-day. Queen's Road, the H.K.S.B.R.G.A. from that! point to Garden Road, the Hongkong Co. R.E. from the corner of Garden Road to the main gate of Murray Barracks, the 110th Infantry thence to St. Patrick's Club, and the 129th from there to entrance gate, while the Hongkong "Volunteers, under Major Pritchard, wore given the honour of the position at Governmout House. All the troops were in extended order.

Then the Hon. Dr. Ho Kai, who was associated with the Hon. Mr. Woi A Yuk, next came for ward and presented an address on boholi of the Chinese Community. This was in the form of

#22 as the Prince

the band of the Royal Weat Kent Bo. giment, which bod previously beer disconte ing selections on the now Parade (round, played the National Anthem. The route traversed by the Royal party was by Connaught Rend, Wardley Street, Queen's Road, past the Peak Tram Station to Government. House, where the band of the 119th Moolton Regiment, which had been playing selections on the lawn, struck up the National Anthem on the arrival of the Prince, who was received by the Governor. All along this course vast crowls had assembled, pressing the soldiers who kept the route, but the The Humble Address of the Chinese of occurred. In the neighbourhood of the Queen's people were good-natured and nothing untoward Hongkong to his Royal Highness Prince Statute the line of matsheds was easily adapted Arthur Fraderiok Patrick Albert of Connaught, K. G., G. C. V. O.

for a fine display of bunting, whilo' a graceful. May it please Your Royal Highness,-We the plunta which surrounded, the base of the touch to the general scheme of adornment was the Chinese of Hongkong, representatives, mer- chants and others, humbly acknowledge that we Connaught. Thoughs picturesque effect was sot statute of the Prinos's father, the Duke of have long found a safe refage under the shelter intended, yet that was the result of the hundreds

a Chinese scroll, and was inscribed on yellow silk. This work of art was greatly admired as it was exposed on a stand. The translation was read as follows:-

From 10.30 onwards officials began to have a busy time, and eager eyes were tarned seswards to where the Dongola lay. A posse of native police was marched on the pier, followed some time later by a detachment of the Royal West Kent Regiment, Now the crowds tining the Praya and Pedder Street hail of the August Ruler of the British Empire. of blue gowned coolies taking up positions -CE become quite dense, and only as of faces We feel with gratituds His Majesty's quicken- the lodge from Queen's Road to Battery Palh was to be seen as the eye glanced shorewards. ing influence and thank him for the manifold but while their point of view was not parti. There was a thrill of excitement when His blessings wherewith he has enriched us. From Excellency, Major General Villiers-Hatton, bis Government we have received guidance and with Colonel Darling and staff, arrived, but support; under the rule of his Ministers peace this was quickened when the Government and concord.

cularly comfortable, it was considerably safor

from bamboo scaffolding at various buildings than that of the many others who were hanging

on the route. Then it was interesting also to

launch Victoria was seen approzoking. When **Earnestly and often we have striven to repay note the numerous flags which were flying it was moored at the wharf, His Excellenoy the in some measure the kindnoss shown to us, and Governor, accompanied by his aides-de-camp now wo bail with respect and joy the fortunate stepped, ashore, to the accompaniment of the | arrival of your 'Royal Highness Prince Arthur National Anthem played by the band of the of Connaught.

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from the buildings in Queen's Road. The Parade Ground accommodated many spectators, as did also the immediate environs of the Cathedral, while large number assembled in the vicinity of Government House,

Yuk, Hon. Dr. and Mrs. Francis Clark, Mr

E.H. Sharp, K.C.

The playing of the National Anthera at 5.30 brought the al fresco proceedings to a close.

OFFICIAL DINNER.

In the evening there was an official dinner at Government House Tho gathering, though necessarily limited, vos thoroughly representa- iso. The band of the 2nd Battalion West Kest Regiment was in attendance under Fandmaster MoKelvie and the grounds were illuminated. Appended is the list of the company at dinner.

His collency the Governor and Lady Nool. HB H. Prince Arthur of Coumunght, K.G., and Mrs. Villiers-Hatton.

Lort Redendale, G.C.V.O., C. B., and Lady

Piggot

G.C.B., O. M., and Mrs. Williams.

Admiral of the Fleet Sir Edward Seymour, General Sir Thomas Kelly Kenny, KC.B., K.C.M.G. and Lady Berkeley.

Admiral Sir Gerald Noel, H.C.B, K.C.M.G. and Mrs. Chatham,

windows and arches, the principal thorough

fares presented scenes of great animasion. Tho native community turned out in large numbers to view the interesting sights on sea and on land. Even the ships had introduced pictur. esque light effects, the must notable perhaps being that on the Zefiro, which showed the letters of its natas in red lights.

TO-DAY'S P ROGNAMME,

In the morning the Royal party will pre-i ceed by son to Deep Water Bay and will be entertained at lunch by the Royal Hongkong Golf Club. They will then proceed by chair across the bills to Happy Valley, and will bo received and entertained on the polo ground

by the Polo Club. In the evening H. R. H. and party will proceed to the Ko Shing theatre, where they will be entertained by the Chinese community. After dinner they will proceed along the route already indicated to view the illumination in the Chinese quarter and also in the European quarter. They will thou proceed to the Parade ground whero a Balioki and Khattak dance will be given by the 129th Balachis. H. R. H. will be invited to take a short trip on the harbour to view the general Hía Honour the Chief Justice and Mrs.illuminations on the Peak and harbour front,

Lient B. Buxton, R.N.

Major General Villiers-Hatton, C.B., and Mrs. Clark.

Capt. E. Ward. A.D.C.,

The Right Rov. Bishop Pezzoui.

Sir Hubert Jermingham K.C.M.G. and Mrs. Wise.

Brewin

Commodore H. P. Williams, R.N, and Mrs. Barnes-Lawrence.

The Hon. the Colonial Secretary and Mrs. G, Stowart,

Colonel Davidson, C.V.O., G.B., and Mrs. Gimlette.

The Hon. the Attorney General and Mrs. Savory,

The Hon. the Colonial Treasurer and Mrs. Charlton.

The Hon. Mr. W. Chatham and Mrs. Grant. The Hon. Dr. F. Clark and Mrs. Bragg. The Hon. Sir Paul Chister, C.M.G., and Madame Marty

throwing open the Club to ladies after 10 The committee of Hongkong Club purpose! o'clock this evening.

SUNDAY'S PROGRAMME. vately with the Duke of Connaught's Own To-morrow Prince Arthur will Junch pri.

Will visit the Peak. In the evening he will Baluchis at Kowloon, and during the afternoon

Nool dine privately with H. E. Sir Gerard H. U.

THE PRINCE'S MISSION,

A London paper remarks -Special missions to invest foreign Sovereigns with the Order of the Garter abroad, such as that on which Te Hon. Mr. C. W. Dickson and Mrs. Japan, dated from the year 1493, when the Prince Arthur of Connaught has just left for

Noms

His Honour Mr. Justico Wiss and Madame Liebert.

The Hon. Me: A. W. Brewin and Madanie de Bologowskoy. and Mr. Krager

The HOR

Captain Barnes. Lawrence, R.N.,

The Hon. Dr. Ho Kai and Mrs. Post. The Hon. Mr. Woi Yuk and Mrs. Badeley. The Hon. Mr. R. Shewan and Mrs. Kent. The Hon. Mr. Gershom Stewart and Mrs. L. A. M. Johnston.

The Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, K. C., and Mrs. Seth.

Captain you Hohnel, L.A.N., and Mrs. Alkin. Captain R. N. Omianney, R.N., and Mrs. Irving.

Captain E. G. Shortland, RN. and Mrs.

wick,

Duke of Calabria, afterwards Alphonso II., King of Naples, was invested with it at Suisse. What renders the mission of the young Prince, who will be 23 years of

age on 18th: inst., of particular interest is that the Mikado is the first potentate outside of Europe to receive the highest honour it is in the power of the British Sovereign to confer on the monarch of another country.

The Star and Garter of the Order which are being taken out for the Emperor are set With exquisite gems. Many other presents are being taken.

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Eng-Captala J. E, Hurst, R.N., and Miss Setl

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Captain H. Grant Dalton, E.N., and Misa A

Mr. R. M. Smith, Dr. Morrison.

The Consul General for Portugal. The Consul General for the Netherlands. The Consul General for Italy. The Consul General for U. §. A. The Consul for Denmark. The Consul for Spain.

The Imperial Japanese Consul. The Consul for Belgium. The Consul for France. The Imperial Russian Conerl The Imperial German Consul. The Consul for Cabs. The Consul for Chile.

The Acting Imperial Austrian Consul.

Mr. Balfour deal with the handbill at con- siderable length at his meeting. "There must be a number of gentlemen bere who have received this scandalous document," he said.

I hope it produced the same feeling of shame

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and disgust in them as it produced in me. I General Post Office and opposite to the da think it is absolutely disgraceful. I think it isntrance to the Hongkong Hotel).

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done in politica"

Hongkong, July 5th, 1905,

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