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HONGKONG JOTTINGS.

It was with a feeling of real pleasure that 1 read the report in Saturday's Press of the Puisue Judge taking a solicitor lo task for statements he had made at the Police Court in reference to certain proceedings at the Suprome

POLICE COUBT.

Saturday, April 28th,

DAFORS MR. F. A. HAZELAND (FIRST POLICE MAGISTE ATS).

REGIMENTAL PROPERTY.

Lance Sorgeant Humphries, ofthe West Kent

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, APRÍL 30TH, 1906.

MORE IMPRESSIONS OF HONGKONG.

Court, of coure we are all aware that logal Regiment, proceedod against Chin Ho, mastor of duction of this versatile combinatiop being fully a tin, while the upper strata ascanded

considerable privilege practitioners enjoy a

a second-hand clothing shop at 24, East Street, when engaged la their profession, but wo

for being in unlawful possession of soven khaki sometimes wish they did aot exercise it to the extent that they do. For instance.iforms the property of the regimout:

The defendant, who said he purchased the in this caso it was quite unnecessary for

aniforms from a marine barker, was ordered to the solicitor in question to go out of his way to say that the newspaper accounts of the pay a ine of 350. action in the Supreme Court were altogether falss. A certain amount of reflection was cast

on the journals implicated because of this insinuation, but happily the Paisno Judge. with a sense of fairness which is cortain to add to his popularity, came to the reselle and declared that he spoke or more strongly than he was reported. With a certain historical "A most excellent eharacter we would say jadge."

As I predicted a few weeks ago, the Chamber of Commerce displayed unanimity in their eloution of a gentleman to fill the vacato! in their representation en the Legislative Conncil caused by the

absence on leave of Mr. Robert Showan. On two previous occasions Mr.

at

THE MORPHNE BRIZURE.

The hearing of the claim for eleven cases of morphine confiscated by the Opium Farmor was

continued.

Mr. F. R. Deseon (of Messrs. Dracou, Looker and Deacon) appeared for the Farmor. Mr. J. Hastings represented tho Kwong Wing Song fren of Shanghai whose claim was for soVOD cases, and Mr. H. G. C. Bailey (of Messrs. Jobnen, Stokes and Master) appeared for Mousa McEwen, Frickel and Co., the claimanta

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AMATEUR DRAMATIC CLUB.

PRODUCTION OF "A COUNTRY MOUSS." In writing of the performances of the Hong- Hongkong seemed to me like a vast bes-hive, kang Amatour Dramatia Ciul, one is usually or rather like a hornet's nest, built on decom- placed in the furtunate position of having to me posed granite, and overcrowded to such an extent that the loyal Chinese subjects were on only expressions of praise, and the latest pro- the under side, and packed in layers liko sardines ap to the standard of previous efforts again heavenward according to their ability of gather-

the bay sparkled in the

was happy makes theoritic's task a pleasant one. Although the almighty Mexion. The blue waters of

being in amateurs invariably nequit themselves better in in the anticipation of soon again the lighter pieces, it has to bo admitted that midst of the dear old yollow mud of the Hinang- "A Country Mouse" presents more difficulties, where the sun shines with less fierce beat, and where there is breathing space suflicient for man than the typical comody. The rollicking wirth and boast, Hongkeng roninds me of a picture fulness, which must be natural to be effective, one ear in the Louvre, of Rohegrosso, called Anguisse humaine." Humanity was there on inbaunt from Mr. Law's production, and the

woro annihilating all the fooble orantures in portrayal and expression of the satira call a rock, steep and ragged, and the strongest as much for psychological study as histrionic their endeavours to reach the top. The electric ability. In that the principals were decidedly tramcars look like spider webe clinging to the successful, though a Ettle more swing, to quickou rocks and spanning the precipices Human offort could go no farther. Multum in parvo! the performance, would have been desirable.

In this boo-hive the drones seem to be clad in When the curtain rung up on Saturday fascinating uniforms; the military element is night the Royal Theatre, was well filled predominant, and a man is not very much of a this much chewing the end on by an assembly which, though prepared to man, if he is not at least a lieutenant, Th re extend indulgence to the artists, at the same oxless islo; the Lousse are built on the time anticipated an excellent entertainment. scamy side of the mountain, where the And neuilless to say they were not disappointed. breezes come not, and whare humanity swalters Mr. Hastings-I take it, your Worship, that The brilliance of the dialogue, sparkling with during uine months of sultry hest. The Peak is reserved for the Angle. A man who pre. facts entitling him to an oxdar ?

wit and keenly satirical, lost nothing through sumes to doubt the fact that the sun never acts its exponents, and the merry laugh and hearty on the British Empira, is condemned with at a treat at the Café Wessmann" is allowed to chuckle indicated that the points had not been benefit of clergy; a man who can afford to stand linger longer; a man who can stand 130 in the shade is to the manner bora, But enough. Hongkong is a lovely spet. There are charm- its side, and green nooks ing vilas or in it vallays, where grow the tender maiden- hair ferns, and where palms shake hands with bananns; whern bangiu-trogs embrace teagnolias, and the pines whisper sweet nothings to the clinging morning. But why, ob why, do all these people build, live, breed, suffer, do and dare on that one particular rock? Well may

gran say "O thou teterrimu avusi of all beltä-- Thon gate of life and death-thou nondescript, Whance is our exit and our satrance

of four cases.

it is for the Opium Farinor now to prove the

His Worship-How!

His Worship-That is a legal point, as you submitted.

Mr. Hastings-But this is a re-hearing, your Worship.

Mr. Hastings-That is to say that the optura Hewett has tried for, the has been found without apparently being in the missed by the auditors. honourable position and it must be very possession of any pareja. acceptable now to find himself a member of the Legislative Commoil without having been with pay further opposition. Ho has the con idence of the Chamber of Commerce, and doubtless ho will prove that he's worthy of it.

We are to be favoured with another Royal visit moon. On this encasion the expected guest is a member of the Royal Family of Italy, Prince Ferdinando of Udino, who is quite

youth and is at present a midshipman on board

Do Italian battleship. It is perhaps interesting this connection to recall the kust visit of a in this of the Italian Royal Family, the Luke

d'Abruzzi, in December, 1904, who prosited at

His Worship-I understood the arrangement between the parties was that you should first cail the owners to prove timir claim.

Che Yoo-kam was called by Mr. Ilastings. He said he was the managing partner of the Kong Wing Sang, a Chinese firm carrying on business in Shanghai: Le arrived in Hongkong on the 24th instant. His firm ordered certain morphis from Enghad through a Europa firma in Shanghai. To marks produced were the marks of his firm, and were on seven cases

Doubiless most of our readers have some knowledge of. this satirical comedy. An apparently, ingenuous unsophisticated girlcomes up from the country for a holiday in London, and finds herself in the midst of a Society set whose deings aro

no better than what is understood inually characterize the smart met The men and women have no respect for the sonolity of the marriage ties: indeed it is this pleasure of peaching on other people's praseries that relieve their lives from that ennui which Society people are supposed to suffer. In the hunds of Mr. Lay the author, this hus suggested satirical treatment, a suggestion of which may be conveyed in the exclamation of

is not

the meeting of the Society for the Abolition of morphine, the property of that firm. The "Lord Robert Wyokham" to the woman on lind become part and parcel of Greater Britain,

of Torture in China, as reported at the annual meeting of the Society for this year hold last week, The Duke is best remem

nearer to the North Pole in 1900 than had ever been done before, besting Nansen's previous

whom he bestowed his affection: "I have loved So since the day I first saw your husband". This satire is farther crystallised in the scene where he upbraids the woman for having deceived him

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As announced at the time in our telegraphic news, the formal commencement of the con- strusion of an, electric tramway system at Shanghai was made on April 4th, at the Yangtaopoo terminus. There was quite a large

including a

number of assembly, those present ladies and Messra. E. Whosley (of A. Dent & Co., representatives of the Construction Com pany), Cecil Holliday (Chairman of the Muni- cipal Council, W. Wright (representing Messrs. Harper Brother, ond consulting ongineer to the Construction Company), W. Taminson and W. G. Hamillon (representing 11 Messrs. Bruce, Peebles & Co., contractors), Shorrock (China agent of Messrs. Bruce, Toobles & Co), J. Osborne, F. H. Crosster, J. Edie Binghain, B. Atkinson, G. L. Überg W. J. Grenson, E. S. Little, I. de Gray, F. Heffer, O. Meuser, A. P. Word, J. H. Toredale W. H. Poate, E. ... Blount, P. Tilloy, (.

bered, however, by the fact that ho ponetrated The firm's usual cours of business was to pay into believing that she was married, otherwiga is its soul and the telephone its faithful Mayne, C. H. Godfrey, and many Chine

TUCONT.

A correspondent sends no the following: More than once I have board the question askel-Why should the Happy Valley be closed to sporis on Sanday? The arst time I heard It answered was the other day when a friend declared that it was the result of clerical intervention. Now this appears an instance

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and 18 payments of $20 each or $385 Cush.

Great strength and Superior to anything in the Colony.

Tho Chairman of the Munloipal Council, M Cecil Holliday, broke frat ground with a hand- some plated pick, on the handle of which was a shield bearing the inscription" Shanghai Tra- STEINWAY, Esq., Chairman of the Municipal Connoil, April, 1906"

bills of lading for the goods were with the Hongkong und Shanghai Bank at Shanghai: they were pledged to the Bank for advances.

off these advances, get the bills of lading and send them here to his agent with instructions to load the goods pending further orders. The morphia was not intended for sale or use hore among tho meo and creates jealousy among the crowd; surround it with a domain of my own; ways. First stone picked by Coeil Holliday, but for exportation. He first heard of the seizure of Lis goods on the 20th instanf.

By Mr. Dancon-He purchased the goods from Messrs. Thomas and Co. in Shanghai, to whom he paid the money. His contract was with this firm, sad he had a contract in the present case. He knew the marks shown him were marks

There are beautiful places on this large island of Victoria, where the breezes blow and nature sends forth all her charms; cool in comparison, and healthful withal. And these plassant places are crowded with emptiness. Now that Kowloon paople begin to appreciate its advantages. Villas are being built, streets laid outard ferry bois run across the bay. There is room there for a million white men. The demon "trade" works best in crowded citics, where competition servant. But there are things to live for besides" there was no charm for him in their love makoff. and fob. Were Ia merchant princo with Ing. The country girl coming into such an my trada contre in Hongkong, I would build for sticsphire causes something of a sensation myself a lovely villa far, far from the wadding

invite the gentle brees to fan ma through southern gap, and establish a swim of my own on the water's edge where the blue waves At a subsequent tin, Mr. E. Wheeley said masa." It appears that Hongkong new rauks Chinose gentleman had taken in the tramways dance, in the sun. And I would call it "For he was very gratifled with the interest the at the very top of the world's shipping; its and hoped that this interest would continue an! tonnage in the harbour is greater than that of that the Chinese Municipal Council would see Liverpool, London, and New York. Being its way to adopt tramwaye in or around the free port, the hinterland of Canton secures its Chinese city. If the Chinese officials saw their wealth. The Chinese burn there are loyal British way to entertain any such scherne he was surs subjects--Canik Romanus sm-they are that Me. Shorrock and Mr. Wright would be Of the performance it self little was left to be petted, fondled and conzed by a paternal very glad to offer their services and do what

out to them, could to help carry it out.

they government, which deale their parts and ecquitted themselves in the highly the 1. Soon will the iron horse speed between Couzeil.

Mr. Shorrock submitted "Saccess to the ereditable manuex which distinguish most of the Kowloon and Canton, and then things will hum

He said that dwellers on this side of the Yangkingpang had for some works of the Amateur Dramatic Club. Mrs indeed. There is a great future awaiting this French Municipality.

time past looked with considerable interest on Francis Clark had a most difoult role as Lady part of the world.-N-C.Daily News.

the way the Council on the other side conducted Sylvia Bowlby, the society lady who was given marriage to her husband in settlement of her

its business and more particularly on the way in which they laid out their roads, on which he father's debts, who talks of inviting her husband

eongratulated them. It was satisfactory to! know that the relations between the two to dinner, and who carries on an intriguo with

Connoile were such that they seemed to share

Tomon. But it transpiras she is not a simple as he looks nad despite the fact that sho so con- stantly proclaims herself is from the country, she shows her astuteness by marrying the wealthy old Dule. From this it will be seen that Jittle from the people he differs very

where arch interference is not only uncalled for of the cases, consigned to him under the among whom she finds bezelf, only her me-

but quite impertinent. In this cosmopolitan community with its mixture of peoples from all parts of the globe and their variety of ereeds

contact because he received a arrival containing them frota

memo, di Messrs.

thods are different.

Mr. T600

the least thing one should expect is toleration Thomas & Co. The goods were to be exported † desired. All the pin pers seemed well Atted for if not justice, at least the fallest extent of replied on behalf of the Chiness Municipal

cna-

respect for the different opinions which are as dear to their holders as those of the members of the several Christian churches, but the bigotry which insists on everybody forming to the one religious ideal has pot apparently been discarded, even in this age of enlightenment and liberty. Personally, I have little interest in the matter, as my Sundays are spent in my own particular way, but I fail to see why our unorthodox friends, and those who ndhore to the other Eastern faiths cannot be allowed to enjoy their games and exercises-on practically the only day open to theto. A word to those responsible might have the effect of inducing them to extend to the people most directly intersted a little of that freedom which they claim for themselves.

I suppose it strask most people who read the- report that it was incongruous that a Volunteer in Penang whe joined the force for two yearn should be exported to serve until he was 55 years of age or loft the Colony. The argument. that not less than two years" means more than two years is absurd, and if the contention of the authorities is upheld by the Court it will seriously affect the Volunteer movement. Ne man will care to identify himself with a force which states the period of service to be not less than two yours and yet expects him to remain longer, and not merely expects but compels kim The movement is as that calls for every encouragement, Lut auch proceedings will do it insoite barm. Fortunately a more sensible

from Hongkong to various parts of China; auch was his usual counts of business for over two years, during which time he had imported about 1,003 b. of morphine There were still twenty or thirly eases to arrive. Ilia agents in Hong kong were the Fu Loong of Wing Kat Street: they were not licensed to deal in the goods, noi ther did they make any return of them st the Harbour Office. He heard of the seizure of these cases from his agents, and he came to Hongkong in consequence of that seizure. Ho did not bring the letters and notices connceled with the maltor because they were locked up in bis abop. He did not know whether he was required to have a licence to handle these goods in Hongkong, neither did ho know anything about the regulations here,

LAWLESS SHANGHAL

A CAOL WARDER MURDERED.

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Hongkong, 5th April, 1906.

NOTICE.

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ARNOLD having resigned WILLIAM EDWARD been appointed ACTING By Order of the Board,

the entente cordiale which had been established HONGKONG, CANTON AND, MACAO-

The STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED. The discorory as made about 9 am on between the two countries at home.

was very satisfactory to both. 23rd of the body of Peter McCormack, u friendship April or the Shazgani Municipal Gaol, under Tramways were to be laid down on the French ME THOMAS AR NOtary of the above circumstances which undoubtedly point to side and they were to be on the game system as marder. P. C. Skillen was walking along the on this side, so he hoped the time would come Company "Mr. Yaugtsenou Road and noticed on urnsual crowd when the Councils would make an agres CLARKE has

run their trans right through, SECRETARY. of natives gathered on a piece of waste land near the justion of Wetmoro and Yangtsepco Reads, over each other's lines. Mr. E. T. J. Blount most opposite the Ero Waste Silk Mill. He responded on bobalf of Mr. G. Henriot, who He said that when the Fresch visited the spot and thers ascertained that the had left. Chinese had discovered the dead body of a Connoil did come to lay dean their tramways foreigner lying in a hallow on the waste ground. he was sun thuit any suggestions would be le immediately reported the matter to Yangis. wedermed which came from the Council of the

The Chairman Police Station and the Consulats was noti- larger Bettlement.

proposed

Chairmed.

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E. GOETZ,

Hongkong, 25th April, 1906,

TYPEWRITERS

one of the bachelors belonging to the smart set. In her portrayal of character and events suck as are to ho met with in real life there was none of that exaggeration which occasionally jars on the audience. No reproach could be brought against her performance, in which who displayed considerable resouree, and he, powerful acting at the close of the second act when she unicousionsly disclosed box Mouse" Was feelings to the "Country To Mr. Hastings-Hoalways sent instructious decorvolly applauded. The " Angela Muir" to his agents in Hou kong as to where the of Miss Shelton Huoper was conceived in the goods wore to be sent, at the same time that he spirit of the tran artist. The simple artlessness peoth the result that Mr. J. G. E. Donglus, the toast of "The Municipal Council of the CLEANED, REPAIRED, OVERHAULED

of the country maid was charming, and besidesed,

WORK UNDER- Mr. E. A. Howell said he was the Super-being alaturite with her associates on the stage, carouor, visited the pics and viewed the body. International Settlement "coupling with it tho

and by his orders it was reman

uame of Mr. Cecil Holl der. În respouse, theYPEWRITING

F. A. V. RIBEIRO intendent of the P. and O. Company in Hong- he won the golden opinions of her bearers, Read Mortary. Mr. Wiliar. Paloux, another Chairman of Council said that when he came to TAKEN. Charges moderate.

(late of the Hongkong Typewriting Bureau) long. Cases bearing the marks produe-darrived | and was presented with several foral tributes warder at the Municipal Gael, dorsifled the shanghai in 1877 people were talking about on the steamer Deranks, on er about the 7th in the course of the evening. Mrs. Van der body as that of Peter McCormack, a fellow- tramways, and now they were to have them.

He hoped that even those who had opposed the 31, Queen's Road Central (Second Floor).

[19 As far as can be ascertained at present. Mr. tramways, when whirled cut to their country residences at the speed of a motor car, and at inst, and he arranged with the Godown Company Wonde played with refreshing verre xe" Violet wurder. The N.-G. Daily News reports:-- that the steamer should be discharged in the Aynsley, who though single represented herself McCormack finished his duties at the Groot ou stream and not alongside the wharf, and that the as married in order to attract the romantis Saturday night and was then free from duly the price of a riosha, would find some compensa- Company would take the cargo in their own "Lord Rob". Although the names of four ladies until yesterday morning, but had to return to tion and perhaps consolation for the fact that

we were unable bis quarters by midnight on Saturday and by their objections had not availed. appeared on the programme lighters to the godowns; asmall portion was taken

to discover the fourth. Doubtless there was 19.30 pm. on Sunday. The deceased slapt his quarters on Saturday night and at Banday laft the premises by P. and O. lighters, and one case was seizód on his lighter, the other six cases being seized some good explanation for this omission. Turn- 10.30 am. on

sent the bills of lading.

on the same day, when they were in the posseeing now to the gentlemen, perhaps the first wo with the

1 to the Fearon.

morning walk.. He was

A BOYCOTTED VICAR,

en in Shanghs during the afternoon and mathod is pursued in Hongkong, as a result of sion of the gedown company on his behalf, should moution is Mr. H. W. Smith, RA, his usual speed intention of taking which the corps just fios ita prond claim the company was responsible to him for those who presented a portrait admirable in every shortly after the diener hour left Shanghai DAUGHTER'S TRAGIC DEATH ENDS A PARISH To Mr. Bailey.-The four cases referred to apret of the "Hoo. Archibald Vyse". and and stated his intention of visiting the Inugise-

"Second to none in the Orient**

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Hongkong, 25th October, 1905.

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FAR CATHAY. POLITICAL NOVEL ABSORBING INTEREST, By CHAS., J. HALCOMBE Serrion, Author of "The Mystic Flowery Laad," etc.). THE VOLUME which consists of 461

was throughout natural and convincing, poo Police Station. He was at Yangisepac "Lord Robert Wyckham ", whe objected to the Station until about 9.30 p.m.; and left there The people in a certain hospital had a rather in the bill of lading produced also arrived on

with the evident intention of returning to his

Since the death of his daughter, who, dapressed the same steamer, and the same intructions wore common pleon iu love, found a capable ax

quarters. uncanny experience the other day when an

ponent in Mr. L. J. C. Anderson, while Mr.

the consequent loneliness of her condition, term- apparently dead body was fraud on the stepan in regard in them as to the other soven

When found, the body was quite rigid, and by the boycotting of her father by his flock and Kendall sobiered a distinct success as the "Dake death must have taken place some hours before rated her existence a week or two ago by taking The police were acquainted with the discovery, CUSCH.

The conditions under which bat when the officer arrived the body was not To Mr. Deacon.--Tho cargo did not necess.of St. Kitta". The less Unerous part of "John its discovery.

Lyne, Oxon (the Ker. W. Bryaut) has gradually to be found. The doctor

exprosed biserly go through the hands of the Gotors Bowly, 3. P.", was well taken by Mr. F. C. the body was found lead one to beliers that poison, the congregation of the vicar of Stoks not indicate whether Company; the stomers often givo delivery Kendall. Neither Mr.W.J. Danielas" Jephcot", death was due to murder by strangulation, seen the error of its ways, and parishioners who regrel, be did

thero was Eo tightly bound round the de- it was sorrow that the officer had been dis alongside into consignees' own lighters. The the butler, nor Mr. T. C. Lethbridge, the There were signs of a severe struggle, and had not attended the church for two years were CHILDREN · OF

Thus the deplorable state of affairs revealed appointed or that the man had evidently down. Company held the geous free of mazs rvant, had much to do, but that little was ceased's werk as 10 0:15 suffocation a blus there last nnday (34 roh 14). returned to life. There were all the elements storage charges for ten days, after which they well done, a remark which also applies to the cotton waist band, commonly used by t

cluas. The ends of the sash lagi bren stutta by the coroner's inquiry may be said to have

dangliter. of a mystery here, but a detective soon cleared charged consignees stage rent. In the event performance of Mr. Tester, whose nanis did not

Alluding to the matter in his perish nay outery. Near to the body was found matters up and had the supposed corpse ovrested of the consigneo not claiming the goods they appear on the programme but whose impress to the mouth of the decessed in order to stikbeeg ended by the tragic fate of the clergyman's} (Formerly of the Imperial Chinese Customs

was apparent to all who have seen and heard another similar wast-band, which had evidently magazine, the vicar says: "I sincerely hope on a charge of being a rogue and a vagabund.

been rent seunder in a first attempt at strap that any future hatiles for religions liberty in Pages, and naludes a Sketch Plan of BANYAN.

his previous excellent characterisations.

this parish may be us successful as that which historical interest showing the disposition of tas at heon fought. And so the poet's words sarees at the bottle of Ewellin, is dedicated

LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS.

The N.Y.K. a. Kauthi Marz (European Line) left thangbai for this port on the 27th inst. at 1 pm., and is expected to arrive here on the 30th fust.

might lie in the godown a year.

Evidence of a similar nature was given with regard to Messre, McEwen, Frickel and Co's

laim, and the ease was further remanded.

WEATHER REPORT.

The 0.40.es. Coptic bft Manila on the 29th the following report :- inst. for Hongkong, and will be doo to arrive at

The

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It should be added that the play was beauti-inti deceased was only twenty-six years of age fully mounted, the scenery being from designs and entered his employment as gaol warder ou may be found to be true once more: Freedom's to Sir ROBERT HALT, G.Q.M.G., and Dr. A. by Mr. II. W. Bird. Everything went well the 1st of February last year. He was formerly battle once I don't forget that the vio. :

The Chinese Board of Revenue, acting on

tho' bailed oft is ever won.'

On the 29th st 12.15 p.m.--The barometer the recommendation of the five Travelling tsepoo district a native was arrestad nad in bis joy of my life, has fallen a victim to the mer-CHILDREN OF FAR CATHAY" an excellent

this port on Tuesday, May 1st, between 7 and has risen slightly in S. Obina, Formosa and 80.m.

Luzon.

RENNIÐ. "In saying this

Its description of Chinese Social Customs The detective staff of the Muncipal Polica tory has been bought ata terrible price to me, and Superstitious, combined with the insight it and perhaps the only disappointment was that a staker on board H. M. S. Amphitrite.

political conditions in China makes Foroe were hard at work all day yesterday in the My dear daughter, who was the pride and

gives into The Hongkong Observatory yesterday issued the audience expected word of it.

endeavour to disrarer some clue. Is the Yasg-

ailos boycott eo skilfully organised by oso or

Tell bound in Yellow Cloth with Chinese Commissioners, had decided to engage Prof. J. possession was found the deceased's watch and

chain. His explanation was that he saw the two persons who might have been expected to volume for presentation to friends at Home,

$3.50. W. Jenks as financial expert at a salary of one

of a sorifice, fail that is how is His explanation The C.PR. s.s. Taitar arrived at Kobe at 6:

Tobeabtained from Messrs. KELLY & WALSH, bige prestare area appears to be central thousand taels a morte, with a five years' agree. boty, aud fiading that the man was dead, took better. I regard her death in the light Emblem in Gold. a.m. on Thursday, the 26th April, and left agai

mem, but the Btate Council, fearing lest after sway the watch and chain. at 7p.m. ame day via Nagasaki for Streghai, cver the Yellow Ba

Gradients contioue rather steep in the South, where she is due to arrive at 8 am. on Monday, and strong N.E, winds may be expreted in the

Prof Jenks engagement all the foreiga Minis may very probably be true, as the fact that regarded by many out of the hundreds of teze would want to have a financial advists of deceased's pocket-book, containing bank-notes, corespondents who have written to me on the LTD., Meurs, W. BREWER & CuffL, thair own nationality engaged and make things was found untonobel in an inside pocket, in-subject. Such a death as bera han accomplished Printers and Publishers, the "HONGKONG the 3 th April, 1906.

beenable to effect."-Daily Mail. Formosa Channel, and the N. part of the China Sea.

diealt for Chinn, decided to postpone taking the dicates that the murder was not committed for more than many a life of selfish ease would have DAILY PERSS" Oflice."

the purpose of robbery. Forecast:-Strong E, winds; fair.

step for the present,

The IG.M. str. Pris: Heinrich, which left here on the 24th inst., arrived at Shanghai on' Saturday, the 28th fort, at 7 pan.

PRICH

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Hongkong, 23rd April, 1906,