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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9ræ, 1906.

The Hongkong Football Club played thair firet soccer match of the season yesterday at the Happy Valley with the R.A. A keen

having scored,

Meases. E. B. Hedocrie & Co. courteously TELEGRAMS. [MARINE MAGISTRATE'S COURT- inform as that they are in receipt of tele- graphic advices from Singapore, to the effest

greater than over. There is no estimating ut present what it will mean to great Britain,, America, Japan, or whichever Power is fortunate enough to fly its mourned and ended in a draw-neither side that the crushing of the Rsab Australina most conspicuously on this great and greater

A. S. WATSON & CO., growing commercial highway. It may be The potty and non-commissionað affienes of assumed, raoreover, that Japan and the H.M.B. Kent entertained the non-commissioned United States need no reminding of this,cers of the Royal West Kent Regiment to a farewell dinner at Thomas' Hotel last night. and that Germany and France are alive to

The band from the Kent was in attendance and may opportunity. The one Power that discoursed pleasing selections. needs awakening is the Poner in which Mr. SEDDON has addressed himself, and the

ÆRATED

The notice board at Bay View Police Station

Gold Mining Co, for the past 4 wosks yielded 814 oza ameliad gold, from 5,393 tona stone.

The Golos Pravdy learns from Tokyo that the Japanees Government intende to open n Commercial Musaura at St. Petersburg within the near future, with a view of making the

industries in their various branches. Naturally

["DAILY PRESS" EXCLUSIVE SERVICE).

ANOTHER ROYAL VISIT.

LONDON, November 8th, It is reported that 11.R.II. the Duke Rasian battor nequainted with Japanese of Connaught will officially visit Hong onough, this announcement has caused grent kong in December,

has haon rapuinted by an artist with an original ¦ consternation in German circles thara and in

responsibilities in this direction. The pre-drowned kittens for the customary lion and

WATER Power which alrendy has the greatest turn of mind. The substitution of two half-

MANUFACTURERS.

WE RECOMMEND OUR CUSTOMER TO TRY OUR TWO LATEST PRODUCTIONS

Moscow, for at this moment Russia's indust‐ies

are mainly in the hands of German, and.com-

Russo-German manufacturing circles wish to

AMERICAN POLITICS.

Thursday, November 8th. BEFORE LIEUT. C. BRCKWITH, R.N., (MARINE MAGISTRATE).

INCOMPETENCY AND NEGLIGENCEJ Mr. F. F. Gibson proceeded against Ng Hi, master of the steam launch Fas Fo on charges of incompetency and negligence in navigating his vessel in the waters of the Colony on the

6th instant.

sent apathy of the home-abiding British unicorn is nothing to the mottoes, which now petition from outside in the last thing that the Thic Republican majority of the United red flag four times at a high rate of speed

may be gauged by the notarions indifference that has been shown in the past. New Zealand's policy of conserving for be | Empire the islands of the Pacific was mie

understood, even jeered at, as the lato statesman remarked in one of his lat public speeches. Samon was foolishly thrown away, when Downing Street looked DRY GINGER ALE gift borse in the month, and failed to

LIME

AND

CHAMPAGNE

SAMPLE BOTTLES OF WHICH CAN BE OBTAINED had it authoritatively

BY OUR REGULAR CUSTOMERS

FREE OF COST.

recognise the significance of the opportunity. New Zealand remotubers gratefully the efforts of Sir Ronent Stoccaul Birdous FRUIT VOEL to save that important neighbour of the Colony; how it looks back on the meddling of the Imperial statesinen had better, perhaps, bo left unsaid. Mr. Serpon from President MCKINLEY that America's adherence to the Monroe Doctrine would not be strong cuough to stand in the way of the annext- tion of the Sandwich Islands; he went to England and urged the representatives of Great Britain to save them. At that time a third of the hoita truling between San Francisco and New Zealami belonged to the latter Clony, and he warned the Ministers thind the American coastwise laws would be sure to shut them out. All he naked for, and for this be had the hearty gond wishes $2.20 Por Do. of the insular inhabitants. was a

Pro- tectorate. His reception is an item of history; his waroiugs were pooh-poohed ; Par Duz. allowed for all bottles returned and within three years that important and

in good condition.

growing trade was lost to Britain and her Colony, with all the prestige, and future possibilities attached. New Zealand wanted Noumes, and the Nouineaas wanted. British

Both are equally suitable for consumption during the Winter er Summer Mouths, and are Superior ju. Quality and gonoral get up to anything that has hitherto been put on this

Market.

PRICES:

DRY GINGER ALE LIME FRUIT CHAMPAGNE 290

read "Honi Soit pué mal y pense," and "Dica et mon pit."

The following will represent the Hongkong Cricket Club, in their match against the United Services" to-day and to-morrow. Play commences on each day at 1,45 p.m.-Messrs. R. Hunoock, W. C. D. Turner, T. E. Pearce, Harry Havcocky W. A. Powell, C, II, Mackay, A. O. Long, E. A. Fowler, R.A. B. Ponsonby, it. E. O. Dird, W. Panke.

Kew?

THE GOVERNOR'S ACCIDENT.

H. PROGRESSING FAVOURABLY.”

At 9,55 a.m. yesterday, the following bulletin was issued for public information:--

"His Excellency the Governor is progressing favourably had a fair night.

J. M. ATKINSON, M.. D."

CHINESE GIRL'S SUICIDE.

The folowing team lins been solo ted to present the Cirit Service elab in a friendly match against the RG.A. Sergeants' Mess to-day: pay to start at 2 pm. sharp on the A Chinese woman, 18 years of age, residing at Civil Service Club's ground Messrs. W. . 7, Wanchai Road, committed suicida yesterday Kolly (Capt.) P. R. dume, P. T. Lamble, wornin e by taking an overdose of opium. Hor L. E. Brott, A J. Jordan, G. Hoggarth, F.uncle had recently bequeathed hor some property T. Robins, F. Bacon, A. Tucker Mr. Gast

in Canton, and when she proceeded there a few and E. W. Stedman.

days ago to take possession, ada learned that her brother, who aho bau-fitted nuder the same will had disposed of the property, including her abate, and absconded. She returned to Hong- kong and took her life yesterday as slated. Har father-in-law was awakened about 4 o'clock in the morning by hearing her vomiting, and on rushing to her room discovered the state of affairs. They sent a messenger for a doctor but une would not be found till saveu d'olonk, by which (ime the woman had expired:

Gon. Rennenkampff bas returned to Siberia siter a long consultation here with the military authorities as to the distribution of the forces in the Far East. It was decided that as few

as possible shall be brought home until quieter state of affairs prevails in European Rusia, for the authorities are very doubtful us to the attitude of the soldiers in the Far East. Oon Eiberian Army Corps will romaiu for the occupation of Manchuria, andher will be quartered in the Amur Territory, and two others will be distributed about the military districts of Omsk and Irkutsk,

By kind permission of Lieut-Col. A. G. Fitton, D.8.0. and Oftcore, the Band of the Second Battalion The Queen's Own" (Royal West Kent Regiment) will play the following. programe of music during dinner at the Hongkong Hotel, on Saturday, 1h November,

March... **Olympia,"

1906: --

Overluna..... Sans Sonei,

Clark

Sour

VICEROY CHOU FU.

AERIVAL DELAYED,

The decorated front of Thomas Holel yesterday reminde residents that Kis Excellency Chou Fu, the now Viceroy of the Two Kwang, was expected here yesterday ou

his way to Canton. Unfortunately the steamer da Ping, on which he was a pessenger, did not reach port na anticipated-delayed doubtles: by rough weather-and the preparations for the

LONDON, November 8th.-

States Congress has been reduced from 11 to $0.

"BREADNOUGHTS" FIRST CRUISE.

LONDON, November Sth. The Prince of Wales will take the "Dreadnought on her first cruise

next year.

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MAGNIFICENT BEQUEST.

LONDON, November Sth. Mr. Herring has left half a million pounds to the Hospital Fund.

THE SINGAPORE DOLLAR.

Prosecutor sinted that on November 6th ho was working at the E and II buoys with a diver down in the water. The regulation red Bagnof the diving jurk were flying. During the enurse of the day defendant's launch passed ins de the causing such a wash as to onlanger the lives of the men who were working below. Witness shouted and waved to the launch, but no notice was taken. Defendant oppsered to think it was a good jest in see the diving lightors in violent motion. Witness had constantly complained to the Harbour Master about the disregard shown to his orders re steamboats under way when seeing the rod lag.

Defendant denist passing anywhere near the rod flag, but after hearing further evidence his Worship considered the ears clearly prevod, and taking into considoration the number of accidents that base occurred lately to divers owing to the negligect and wilful disregarit of lustructions by the corswains of launches, ke considered the defondant to be guilty of gross incompetency, in the performanos of his duty, and suspended his certificate for six months.

Similar ebarges were proferred against Li Muk, pastor of the steam lanach Fix Sum, and Cheng Shing, master of the launch Lee Sang.

On the evidence adduced his Worship fond The defendants guilty, susperded the certificate latter coxswain for four months, of the former for one month, and that of the

MACAO.

SINGAPORE, November Sth. On the motion of the Hon. Mr. Shelford, the Government agreeing, the Council has cabled to the Secretary of State urging the desirability of inaking the margin of safety for the new dollar greater than, is proposed, and of instituting changes in its size (and design so as to prevent confusion ataups of the value of two cents for the past

with the existing dollar.

BIG FIRE IN CANTON.

Shamees, November 8th.

A big fire is raging on the Chinese

A. S. WATSON & CO.. rule rondenkuew little an apparently cared Selection from The Bohemi P. Puccini recaption of His Excellency were consequently side of the Canal. A hundred houses

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less about them, and now Noamer and new

Valse Militaire" The Grenadiers,” ... Waldton | disarranged, Carnet Selo

The Last Chord," Sultivaa Residing in Thomas Hotol are a large Gavotte Bong" Miner,

Philip Caledonia are French We can excuse Mr. Rejection from "The Girl on the Stage,"... Cargů / number of Chinese ocials from Canton who MENU DINNE-Jara D'Oeuvres-Anchovy have come here to welcome lis Erselleuay. Eg, Sony Clear Windsor. Fish-Fried Soles They arrived in Hongkong on Wednesday Hd Tartar Sauce, Eatroon-Fillot of Steak and Tomatoes, Truffles Cutlets, Chicken Liver and

ịu the Chinese gunboat Sum Ho and two other

Hati Patties.

smaller gunboats and Inanch. Carry-Dey Joints, &c. - Hoast

Among Awstralian Lamb and Mint Sauce, Roost Turkey them is the son of the new Virardy. Room and Cranberry Sanco, Baile 1 Carned Leg of Mek

wure engaged for His ExcUmacy at this hotel and Pease Pudding, Caði Laticoster Pie, and Mixed Said Sweets-Brd and Batter Puda fortnight ago, and it is underated that he ding. Plum Pudding and Brandy Sauve, Noyau Ice Cream and Finger, Cakes, Cheuse Straws Dessert-Cloffen - Fruit-,

SEDDON'S bitter remark that "these losses were incalentable, and it was a pity that. such statesmen should ever have been en trusted with the destinies of Great Britain". At one time the New Hebrides, only fur days away from New Zealand, were actually a part of that Colony : yet as he spoke great Britain was diplomatically striving for a joint protectorate with Franco! Anything was better than that. They could either

divide with France, or buy her out; ut how was France ever permitted to get in? Ministerial ineptitude, almost amounting to

P.O. Box, 93. Telephone No, 13

criminal ignorance of the issues involved, must have been originally responsible; and liсNGKONG OFFICE: 10A, DES Vœux ROAD Ü LONDON OFFIC; 131, FLEET STREET, E.Cere London was still turning a deaf ear to

The Daily Press.

HONGKONG, NOVEMBER 9TH, 1906.

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will spend two days hers bafore proceeding to

Canton.

His Excellency Sir Matthew Nathan di

have been destroyed.

REUTER'S SERVICE.]

FRANCE.

LONDON, November 8th. The Chamber of Deputies has approved of M. Clemenceau's declaration by 395/96. The declaration further said, that while the peace of the world depends on force of armis, it cannot disarm. France will be

(PROM OUR CORRESPONDENT),

November 7th. SCARCITY OF RECEIPT STANDS, The people of Macao are without any receipt

three months, and they have perforce to use thə receipt stamps of higher value, viz: four cents. Now even these are exhausted and stamps of six conts have to be need. Why not surcharge few stamps for the public use?

PROPOS, D NEW TAXES

At the last sting of the Test Senade, Senhor Jose Mariano Gracias proposed La increase and to impose some taxes. The new tazen proposed were for private chairs and riçsbae, bicycles and dogs. The proposal was secunded by the chairman, but strongly and ably opposed by Senhor Nolasco:

NEW DIRECTOR P. W, K Sealer Miranda Gueles, our now director of Public Works, arrived by the Jan English will do something to Mucao. Mail. It is to be hoped that Senbor Gneder

GUNBOAT BIO LIMA

Our only gunboat and guardabip, the slit Rio Lima," left for your port at 1 pm. to-day to represent the Museo govern on the

King Edward VII.

A kren student of hunsa nat we has given launch Fictoria, which was decorated with A185 careful to maintain and develop the alliance anniversary of the birthday of His Majesty

to the Globe a piers of information which will pessibly be as fresis to our rester an it was to hem. The authority, who is a min for whom restaurants hold no mysteries, states that the consumption of wine at these establishmente is largely influenced by the music played by the

waiting to convey tho distinguished visitor ashore. The dizer arranged for him had of course to be abandoned.

The decorations in front of the hotel are made up of Chinese foral art and a display of bantinr, the British and Chinese Bigs Bying side by sida. The trees and shrubs trained in the forms of men, dragons, and animals were

kept guard over these.

contracted in the interests of peace, and also well-tried friendships.

THE MALAY STATES,

KING'S BIRTHDAY PARADE.

Given good weather the parade at the Happy Valley to-day of the troops in the Garrison and the Volunteers should presentas

thu ndvice of the. waa on the spot overpowering desire for ohampagne. Two of inch admired, and a body of district watchman Lord Elgin was satisfied the immediat interasting a spre aole as in former years,

orchestra. Certain tones, it seems, have the power of making those who hear them feel an

these are "Amoureuse" and "Sonriers d'Avril" We aro credibly informed that when either of these sirs booms ont over the room, the Lend wafter bustles about giving orders, while behind the scene! the hear olarmen ella

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL.

LONDON, November 6th. Mr. Churchill stated in the House, that

abolition of licensed gambling in the Malay States was impracticable, but steps had been taken to restrict it as far na posible, and to prepare the way for an eventual abclition.

MOROCCO.

unfortunate

though it is

that H.E. tho Governor will not be able to attend. The division will be formed in two lines as follows:- at Live-Mounted Troop. V. Corps, Joyal Garrison Artillery, Royal Engineers, 2nd QO. Royal West Kent Regiment, 3rd D:C0: Middlesex Regiment, and Hongkong Volunteer Corps. Second Line:- H. K.B.B.R.G, A. 119th Infantry, and 129th Baluchis. The 2.95 guns will be posted on the racing track on the right Bank of the 1st line. Bands will be massed in the roar of the centro ander the senior Bandmaster. The garrison police and the local company of Royal Engineers will keep the ground. The ceremonial will be robbed of

Examples can be further multiplied, but there is no need to do more than Bention haw foord Denny repuliated Queensland's annexation of the New Guinea group with He being deail, yet spenketh"-may truly the present effect-that-the British flag is be said of the late Mr. Sennox, Premier of somewhat rudely jo-lled by Germany and New Zealand, for the papers received by the Holland, the former cajoying even a naval last mail from the United Kingdom give base on what was once British property, deserved prominence to a letter that he Great Britain has suffered both strategically wrote, and a speech that he delivered, shortly and commercially in the Pacific, and with before he died. The Pacific and Great Britain's her, her Colonies, thanks to the remarkable interests therein is the theme of thes: statesmanship of her alleged statesmen, who drive him to hock. A really devar composer proffered their assistance, will play a selection injured. Kaisuli's meu have seized the power much of its effect by the absence of the

(at huge prices) specially for the restauranta,

LONDON, November Süb,

of Colonel Darling should be an interesting one. A royal salate will be fired from the saluting Engineers. battery in conformity with the Royal

for extra help in readiness for the inesitable On Sanday nöxt, 11th instant, the Society of demand, Why this should be so, we do not: St. Vincent de Pont will hold its suaue! Al koow. But it certainly is so. This discovery Fresco Fête in the compound of the Roman opeus out a now Held for comporers The Catholic Cathedral. As in Formor years the

The unrest in Morocco is increasing, musician with his wits about him will write sire stalls will ha open for public inspection and for

the benefit of the little folks from 2 to 7. p.m., Hoats from the French cruisers were stoned Frobably the idea could be developed. If waltzes during which time tea and cakes will be served on approaching the pier at Tangier and the make a dinor want champigue, rag-time might and Machado's string band, who have kindly

crew hunted, several of the crews were emineatly patriotic contributions, and we may have done the duty expected by some could play on the feelings of his audience to each of music. The Fête in advertised to enemenc cannot doubt that many who followel the parochial constituency, but have certainly horribly for an hour or so, they would be sent Royal West Kent regiment, by kind permisat Arziło.

an extent that, having wired their drinks at 9. p.m. when the excellent band of the station of the Spanish Electric Lighting Co., Governor, but the parade under the command

Spain has sent a strong remoa- fashion in cheap steers at the living-states-been guilty of worse than neglect of their man will feel both regret and respect when duty to the Etapire. There is, according There is a fortano waiting for such a comporer. with some choice pieces from their extensive

home to their respective addresses in cabs. nion of the officers, will soliran the proceedings a'rance. Two Freach officers and forty native riflemen have been killed in an digesting the last message of the departed to Mr. SEDDON, a very real danger still Local hotels might make note.

repertoire. It is needless for 2 to again state attack by the Moora. oracle. Under date March 22nd of this existing. The strategical centre has been

the great amount of charitable work which this year, Mr. SENDON wrote as follows to a shifted, or will have been shifted, when the From all accounts the cement trade of Japau old Society has been doing among the poor is

isthmus of Pana'ng is cut ; sud, as he says,

is increasing just now by leaps and bounds. this Colony for many years past, as its reputation correspondent of the London Standard :—-

"unless British

Grasp the Figures are available for the first five months and noble deedi aze well known. The Committee

LONDON, November 6th. "The Pacific Islands question is of paramount Under the altered conditions now importance.

situation

they will discover that of the present year, and it appears that the Las been providing some metal and nice

Mr. Metcalfe, accompanied by the xisting, which in the future will be greatly the most deadly blow will be struck at our

exports for that period amount to 423,000) yen, souvenirs, and has been sparing no pains to make Japanese Consul, has inspected the Oriental changed, to Lim advantage of other nations, by

or about double the total for the corresponding the Fête asetyable to the public as possible, School in San Francisco, and has received a the constraction of the Nicaragus and Panama Empire in the Pacific". canal, numbers of industries will be greatly

( period of 1995, and more than the aggregate and we hope their efforts will be crowned with affected. In fagt, it is difficult to grasp the

for the whole of that year. Large orders have the desired success. We understand that the deputation of Japanese restaurateurs, who momentous issues involved. Unless British

been received from San Francisco, and a committee bas several excellent schemes of complain of being boycotted, statesmen grasp the situation, and provide there.

demand is also springing up with the develop. [extending their charitable work, which will be for, they will find in years to come the weak spot. They will discover that the most deadly Mr. H. J. Gidley, a former Banitary Inspect of Korea and Manchuris, All the carried out next year if the result of this year's

stocks biew will be struck at our Empire in the Pacific (for, has gone to Canads to take up a new

itself.

vcuation.

The Japanese have stopped the Russiana in the East, and what is going to happen in the

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statesmen

The German Mail of the 10th October was delivered in London on the 7th inst.

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in the market are said to have Fete is satisfactory.

AMERICA AND JAPAN,

TYPHOON RELIEF FUND.

OFFICIAL REPORT OF ERIJEN MADE.

been cleared, and the Japanese coment We have been shown an abstract of the companies are now hasily engaged in manu- Society's accounts from let Uotober, 1905, to 30th As the resnit of the authorities making a facturing to meet requirements. Nine years September, 1901, which showed a balance in Farther claims have been considered by the West, who can tell : It is well ever to be pre-charge of one cont for the use of the Publicago the total export amounted to culy 16,000 hand of $2,172.72. This amount is barely sul- Sub-Committes, and up to the 3rd November pared with ride in the heart of our Baths, the coolles bare ceased to patroniss that yor, whereas in 1903, before the war, it reached sient to meet the Bacisty's standing allowances relief to the amount of 392,860 has been given supplies stopped, the people our great Empire will be in a bad way. It is not institution.

nearly 601,000 yen The trade was then which, according to the seconat shown us, for 754 Chinese "owncù boats, and $200 for too late for action. Provention batter than

checked, but sinos the restoration of peace a

amount to $2,307,90, not taking into account ono Europosa boat. cura, and we must be up and doing. If our

decided revival of business has taken place. other allowances in the way of clothing, shoes, kindred at home do their part, then the self-

There are at least a dozen cement companies passage money and funeral expenses to the have been desit with, grants to the amount Sixteen cases of Chinese widows and orphabe governing Colonios will not fail when the eco

operating to-day in Japan, and among them poor and destitute, which emounted sion arises. Meantime, wherever possible the

to of 3092 having been made, while the sum of British flag should float over the islands of the

one was able last year to declare a dividend of $616.74 last year. The proceeds of last year's $463.45 has been paid to the widow of a Pacific".

over 10 per cent. In other fastances the results Fête was $2,842.83. It is to be hoped that the Europea. were less satisfactory, owing to the after effects result this year will be equally it not more

A payment of $15,000 has already been made of the war, but the present your is bringing mtisfactory. Patrons of the Fête will spend to the Tang Wa Hospital on account of ex- an all-round improvement, with the unusual demands of America as a leading feature,

vory pleasant evening and at the same time Peases incurred in burying dead bodies and assist a very deserving Society.

maintaining destitutes.

The first shoot of the series of six riffe competitions in connection with the Right Hall No. 1 Company, H.K.V.C., takes place at Tai Hang Range on Sunday. A spoon com petition will be held simultaneously,

It is easily demonstrated that with the

Tomorrow (Saturday) will be observed as a -opening of the Panama Canal, now within holiday by the Troops in Garrison, and Head measurable distance, the importance of Quarters Offices will be closed except for securing pre-eminence in the Pacific will be business of a prossing nature.

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SHANGHAI PRISONERS IN

HONGKONG.

The steamer Hang Sang, which arrived in

ai three European prissuers to undergo their` port yesterday morning, brought from Shaug- respective periods of imprisonment in Victoria Gaol. They were P. 8. Hyndman, G. P. N. Rosser and C. E. Ellerby. The first named was sentenced to eighteen months' imprison- ment for the manslaughter of a man named Smith whom his shot in the company of Mr Bose, to whom the prisoner was engaged to ke married. He was well known in Hongkong 30me six or seven years ago, when he distia- guished himself in various forms of athletion. On his way up to the daol he was recognised by several people who know him formerly. He seemed perfectly at ease and smiled to his old

unintances. The other two men were con cerned in a sensational jewel robbery near the Race Course, Shanghai, They entered the shop, overpowered and dragged the only man on the premises, and made off with the contents of a jewel case, valued at 220,000. The prisoners, who were handenffed together, were in sharge of Mr. H. Moore, the usher of the Supreme Court of Shanghai, and two detectives.