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OBITUARY.
LONDON, March 10th. Dowie and Admiral Tracey are.
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The third plague fatality for the 1907 season was recorded on Saturday.
The Gazette motifes that the name of Dr. A. R. Bei los had been added to the register of medical and surgical practitioners qualified to Practise in the Colony.
The Hou, Treasurer of the Alice Memorial and Aliated Hospitals acknowledges with thanks the following donation to the funds of the Hospitals:-J. Walker $10,
Sir Alexander Simpson, H.D., late Desu of the Faculty of Medicine in Edinburgh Uni- versity, will leotare in the Y.M.C.A. Blooms on Friday on "Progress in Science and Religion."
H. E. the Governor has been pleased to appoint Mr. J. F. Boulton, executive engineer, 10 at ae Assistant Director of Public Works during the absence on leave of Mr. P. N. H. Jones, Lord Methuen has notified in the Esstera Commend his satisfaction with the efforts made le introduce singing on the march, and hopes
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HONGHONG, MARCH 11TH, 1907.
THE six hundred odd lords of various ranks
House of Lords, and though a large propor tion of these have been re-creations of titles
ing nemecz.
Doubloss this is the notorions Prophet Alexander Dowie.}
{Admiral Sir Richard Tracay was born in 1897 and joined the Navy in 1852. He was. President of the Naval College.]
INTERNATIONAL RUGBY.
LONDON, March 10th. Wales beat Ireland by 20 points to
S.5. "DAKOTA" ABANDONED.
TOKYO, March 9th. The owners of the ss. Dakota have now definitely abandoned her to the. underwriters.
The following notion appeare in the Gazelle : Postal orders of the values named below. Inil. Pyable within three months at any Post Office in Antigan, Babamas, Barbadra, Bechuana. land Protectorate, Bermuda, British Guiana, British Contral Africa Protectorate, British Hondarse, Cape Colony, Cyprus, Ceylon, Dominica, Egypt, Falkland Islands, Federated Malay Slates, Fiji, Gambia, Gibraltar, Gold Coast, Gresada, India, Jamaica, Lagos, Labuan, Walls, Mauritius, Montserrat, Natal, Nevis, Newfoundland, New Zealand. Oranga River Colony, St. Helenn, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Segohelles, Sierra Leone, Sumaliland Protectorate, Sondan, Straits Settle, ments, Tobago, Trinidad, Transvaa. Turke or Caicos Islands, Uganda, Virgin Islands, Zauzi
PINEAPPLE COMBINE
SINGAPORE, March 9th. A meeting is being held to-day by the Straits exporters to consider a Office at proposed "comer" of the pineapple
bar, and in the United Kingdom, and at the Agendas of the British Post
LOCAL SPORT.
CRICKET.
A cricket match was played between the Parsee Cricket Club and Polica Crisket Clut on Sunday afternoon at Happy Valley on formers ground resulting in a win for the Parsed by 79 rule, Scoros and Analysis are as under:-
PARSEE CRICKET CLUB.
S. B. Bottlewalla, 1 Cooper......
J. J. Varani, e wicket keoper, b Camper 40
C
D. R. Captain, c and b Mackay
F. J. Kanga, Cooper.
J. D. Noria, e Grant, bs Cooper.
J. H. Banajoo, put, b Cooperstar
1. A. Tarapore, Cooper
C. B. Mowrawalla, b Kant
31. Bezonjou, b Koat...
B, Taradio, rau val.
H. Joewanice, not out
Extras.
Foley Taylor Conper..
Mackay
Kent
Total
Bowling Analysis.
H
POLICE CRICKET CLUB,
Mabolum, Norin
Fuller, Kangu
Kent, Tavaria, b Kangs Dari, Kanga
Cooper, a Yasanin, h Noria Withers, Tavastia, by Kanga Parr, e M. Buzonjos, h Noria Markay, b Norin."... Grant, Kanga......... Taylor, Noria ..... Cuthbert, nut ont
Extrus
..
Noria.
Копка...
Total.....
Howlis Analysis.
D
R
..124
8
7,5 1 7 H.K.CC. "A" D. QIYIL SERVICE C.C. Played on Saturday resulting in a win for
76 Tags.
In order to help the funds of the Football which have merely died out in the eldest Shield, the Hongkong Football Club has decided Ascension, Beyrout, Constantinople, Panam", market, to continue three years. the Hongkong Cricket Club team |
line, possibly nearly half have been new men. ennobled for more momentary services Against such a class the de meracy inall ages have ever borne a grudge, and it is against the actions of these new peers who have become, as they think, more obstructive than the oll Lorde of the Realm, that the prevent outery is in great measure directed The radical members of the present Govern- ment, themselves incapable of construction, do not hesitate to turn the attention of the
democracy to these presumed enemies. "See," they cry, "these men never come down to the House when any useful measure. is to be discussed, but if you have expressed your opinion on any subject, however neces- in sary for your welfare, they pour
Such men as deliberately and, defeat it." Mr. LLOYD GEORGE, who but the other day had won the execration of all classes by their unblushing support of the open enemies of their country, do not in their present temporary spell of prosperity hesitate to announce tb sir intention, even by violence if required, to upset the institutious of their country which have stood the test of centuries Foremost amongst their projects is, of course, the abolition of the House of Lords, forgetful of the fact that were it not for the presence of a moderating element in the Constitution they themselves would at the moment be in hard ease, and may be equally a to-morrow. Now, as we have
(5 put up a large temporary eland capable of
dating about 500 spectators. For matalion other than the final the charge for admission to tids
now stand will be twenty conta.
Daring the month of February the mean rainfall was 0.165 Ins. sgainst 1.86 in, the mean for the same month is the previous twenty years. The total sunshine was 96.5 hours, against 86.7 bones, the mean for the same month in the previous twenty year.
The Manchester Guardian's London corres.
pondent is informed that the Treasury has definitely refused to sanction the allowance of any special leave to Volunteers employed in the Government service to attend camp this year. The regiments chiefly affected as the Post Ofoe, Civil Service, and Customs and Docka Riftes, bat large numbers of Civil servants and Government employees balong to other cor p and will eater accordingly.
An engagement is announced between Mr. Ervest Alabaster, Deputy Commissioner of Chinese Customs (lately Alatant Statistical Bocrotary, Inspectorate Geueral of Customs, Shanghai), barrister-at-law, youngest son of the late Mr. Henry Alabaster (formerly H. B.M. Consul, Bangkok, and afterwards Adviser to the Siamese Coort) and Mrs. Alabaster, to Caroline Goddard, barrister-at-law, and Mrs. Goddard, of Monde Gregg, elder daughter of Mr. Bobart
Obao, Bournemouth.
Sir Alexander Simpson, Professor of Edin. burgh University, occupied the pulpit of Union Church last night, and delivered an interesting
course, in which he pointed out that the world wax groaning in confusion because man acted contrary to nature anil to the will of God. Even when he was born out of the lower races there was some touch of the divino iu man that made him eapable of anderstanding the divine plan of this great universo.
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Commission:-64. 26 cants; 1, 48 cents; 1/6, 72 oente; 2/6, 81.20; 6/-, 82,35; 10/-, The purchaser $4.70; 10/6, 84.95; 30, 89.49). of aby postal order must fill in the payes's mame before parting with it. He may also all in the same of the Office where payment is to be made. If this is not done the order is payable (within three months) anywhere in the above places. Any postal order may be aroseed to a look. Postal orders should always be
forwarded in Registered Covers. If this pra caution is not taken no enquiries batever will be made me to the loss or alleged loan of any Order.
MACAO.
(PROM OUR CORRESPONDENT).
March 5th.
NEW GOVERNOR. H. E. Sanbor Pedro d'Azevedo Coutinho, the new Governor of Macso, with his family, in due to arrive hers in the beginning of April by one of the Hamborg Amerika Linio atsamera.
[RBUTER SERVICE.}
THE BRITISH EMPIRE.
LONDON, March 7th. Mr. Churchill, speaking at a dinner of the African Society, said the development
of Protectorates and Crown Colonies in
Africa must figure prominently an a work of the Empire, until they have reached a self- governing status, and Colonial Adminis- trators must feel that there is only one England, whatever government may be in power.
THE OPIUM QUESTION.
LONDON, March 7th.
MKC.C. "."
B. A. Fowlor, c and b Brost
C
A. A. Claxton, 1.b.w., h Witchell
A. Young, e Jackman,
S. Moore, b Witchell
A. M. David, b Brett
J. Hall, run out......
Witebell
C. Stewart Lockhart, b l'hola
J. H. Chalmore, e Jordan, b Witchell.
H. Wells, not out......
W. Peake, unt out.
T. C. Gray did not bat.
Extreme
Total
- CLU
CIVIL SERVICE A. R. P. Lavou, e Fowler, b Young P. T. Lumble, b Peaks... F. A. Bidan, run out....
H. R. Phelipe, Hall, l Youx K. Witchell, e Mooro, b. Lockhwet L. Bolton, o Claxton, b Young R. A. B. Ponsonby, not out... H. T. Jackmau, not vat....
243
Extras abusas voter
Total...................£27
J. M. Atkinson, J. Jordan and L. Brett did not hat
Y.M.C.A. V. POLICE,
This friendly match played at the Happy Mr. Morley replying to Mr. Sloan, in the Valley on Baturday afternoon resulted in a House of Commons, said the proposals from win for the Y.M.C.A. by one rus -55 to 5 China regarding the importation and G. H. Evans (18) was top scorer for the
Y.M.C.A. and Langley and. Elwards took
cash.
The Coloniel Secretary, Dr. Leilo, and Mr taxation f Indian opium had been received, leading positions as Polios batamen with 14
Leilo, and Dr. Espectaça d'Almeida, the Colonial Surgeon are also returning to Macao not unknown in this city, having been here as by the same steamer. The new Governor is
commander of one of the gunboats some years
ago.
SIRVEY.
The special survey commissiouers have been posting coloured poles along the shores of the city with boards marked with larga dumbara.
BAMITATION,
but that it was not to the public intorest to lay the papers on the table of the House at present.
RUSSIA.
FOOTBALL.
3.M.C... a COT. MIDDLESEX.
The third meeting of these two teams in the seconds round of the Shield competition which LONDON, March 7th.
took place at Happy Valley on. Saturday affor Yesterday a bomb was thrown in the noon in presence of a large number of spectators carriage of General Neplinieff, the Com-resulted in a win for G. Co. by two goals to
mandant of the fortress in Sevastopol; the Bil. The teams lined up as follows:-" ( " Co.--Saunders; Forklos, Douthatt, Clegg, General and the coachman were injured.
Flat, Gee; L-Corp). English, Miles, Q. M.
Y.M.C.A.- THE LOSS OF THE DAKOTA."
Sgt. English, Ralph, Sharp. Hekling; M'Cabbiu, Hawuton; Piaroy, Barlow, Collins; Weaser, Griffitha, Le Grove, Cuzue, Skinn. Lt. Farges acted as referes.
LONDON, March 8th.
It would be well for our Sau itary authorities to note the filthy slate of the square near the Matapan temple, and especially the drains in that locality. They might also observe the large number of filthy beggars who congregate and The prospects of malving the Dakota are sleep in that square. There is still another not favourable. The premium is now eighty nuisance which should be stopped. I refer to the tro rained konses in Ras Central, which guineas. have been in that state for the last two years, and are now being used as a public istrine.
"SOBBING AND HYSTERIA "-AND IRRELEVANCE,
9 et
when
THE WHITE ENSIGN IN DISTANT WATERS.
said, the House is scarcely in a satisfactory etate at the moment; but it is not the fault of the House itself, nor of its individual members, as much as of the Ministers chosen from hoth political parties. According to
play of both teams was decidedly superior to Though fortune favoured the soldiers the the system of unmitigated party govern- Following are the roturas of the average ment, for the last century and a half the monet of bank notes in circulation and of
their previous exhibitions. The game opened briskly and the Middlesex scared the first point Ministers have owed their office to the specie in reserve in Hongkong, during the
through Milos, The Association were well changing temperament of the House of month ended 28th February, 1907, as certified
served by Barlow and Piercy, who fod the Commons, and have used their power equally by the Managers of the respvotive Banke:
forwarde in good style. Coyne and Griffithe who constitute the Peers of Parliament have effectually to lower in the eyes of the nation
LONDON, March 8th.
showed up well, bat Skinn was not seen to not over much to thank their pretendo the upper Chamber. As a consequence the
During the discussion on the Naval Esti- advantage. The soldiers would scarcely bove friends on both sides of the House for. A House of Lords has ceased to be representa- Australia and Chiou,
mates, Mr. Robertson, the Parliamentary improved upon their selection. All their men hundred years ago the Upper House tive, either of itself or of any interest of Hongkong and Shanghai
A swane nuususi in sky other country was Becretary to the Admiralty, said that the work pairably together, Hail time cabe Banking Corporation, 15,705,507 10,000,00 consisted of a compact and influential body first-class importance in the state, and how National Bank of China Ed. 153,490 65,000 witnessed in the Court room at Tacoma on Indiau and foreign Colonial Offices bad with the Middlesex leading by ons goal to ni.
January of members, separately and collectively to restare its dignity and utility is now, it
an Attorney named Total,19,167,627 12,365,000 Thompson addressed the jury on behalf of his raised the question of showing the flag in In the second half the Y.M.C.A. betrayed a representing the highest interests in the
must be confessed, one of the chief problems
Bon Chester, who had been on trial for murder distant waters. The Admiralty believed weaktress towards the finish. This was their State, nearly all possessed of the quiet and of the day. To destroy it altogether would
We gather that over two hundred members of for seven weeke. The address of the father that hitherto all demands hind boon adeundoing, and Bharp scored a second point,
lasted all day, and was expected, says the can
Result, Middleset 2 goals, Y.M.C.A. nil. uncitrusive influence which oply ancient
KERLEBED ", MOYAL ARTILLERY. be to deprive the State of the governor mittes to be appointed to inquire into the many following day. Although the father was in bad
Parliament have demanded or requested a com. Francisco fall, to last a good part of the quately met, but they were willing to residence and ancient prestige can confer, necessary not only for the safe working naval reforma recently introduced.
The met in the semi final on The Fleet health his address was an oratorical effort of courider means for meeting the demands.
An inter-departmental committee will pro-Saluidag at the Happy Valley. They were and understanding well not only the of a State, but of every piece of mapanoot ace how it will be possible to ran the great strength. His remarks brought teara to
constituled as under: Royal Artillery-Owens : of the Judge and jury. Every person bably be appointed. the eyes of traditions of government, but the more chinery. Hon, for example, would the Navy if such an insane request be granted in the courtroom sobbed. Even the attooneys
Broughton Evase; Ward, Kerrick, Waters; difficult task of holding their own amongst metropolis get over the mischief that might Certain distinguishod naval officers and albers for the State wors overcome. Thared attorney
Wost Jones, Crawford, Harbidge, Methows their neighbours and dependents, without
be evolved in a single night were the the office of Lord High Admiral of the United he had besz a rebel soldier. Ho claimed that are appointed as Commissionera for executing recited from his own poem. "High Tide at
and Gettysburg,
King Alfred-Tagwell; Gale, Snudden, Cam exciting jealousy or raising any opposition of electric supply works to be deprived of their Kingdom and Ireland, and il avary reform they ha loved his boy sad that he loved the law alike,
eron, Fleming, Kinch; Washington, Stoele, class to class. The dilution of the ranks of affective centrifugal governors? We see introduce is to be subject to the secaling of a and that he would not make an appeal for the
Fontor, Hart, Wright. Mr. P. S. Jameson thome honoured with titles of aristocracy had, the same necessity for checking irregularitios committee of layman, then reforms will never be son that was not within tus law.
The prospectus of the Japanese loan has referee. The artillery opened in fus silyle and after both sides had been penalised it istry, pommenced some little time priorio.
"I shall appeal neither to your prejudices ner to your hearts," he declared but nevertheless been issued, and the most animated scones
near goal, give and take play contine the beginning of this contary by the whole working in every process of manufacture. introduced or decent men will never be found to
his address was one of the most powerful heart occurred in London at the time of ise. whills blew. The teams crossed over without The common sense of mankind bag from coapt the post.
appeals ever made in a western courtroom.
With tears steaming down his face, the The bank lists close, at the Intest, on the any score being registered, and fast and exciting father bogged the jury to find some kind of a 14th inst.
piny ensned in the second half. The R. A. anatched their point through West, the gosl koper, although stopping the shot, stumbling verdict- not to make a miatrist.
back into the nut and lotting the ball follow.
Result-R. A, I goal; King Alfred, nil. The R. A. are the favourites for the Shield.
LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS.
The IG.M. str. Princess Alice, luft Bhanghai on Saturday, the 9th March, at 3 p.m. and may bo expected here to-day, 11th March, at 6 pr. The C.P.B. str. Tarter, arrived Negaki at a. on Saturday, the 9th March, and left at 3 pm. same day for Shanghai where she is das to arrive at 8 am, to-day, the 11th March, The C.P.R. str. Empress of China arrived at Shangbai at 6p.m. on Friday, the 8th March, and left again at a.m. Saturday for Heng-
as members of the House' of Commons of
P
де
commented on the fact that
THE JAPANESE CONVERSION
LOAN.
LONDON, March 8th.
sule creation of a number of Irish Feers, time to time in the vastly more important So long as there is a small body of non- whose only recommendation had been, that machine of government applied a similar commissioned naval ratings rosted with special
I am no caward," he cried, "but I cannot FOREIGN INFLUENCES IN CHINA, Ireland they had through thick and thin system of check and counter-check, but disciplinary powers and excused from all other
unfortunately through the mistakes of three work so that they may efficiently exercise those go through this ordeal again. If the sun is supported the Ministry, of the day in
gonerations of statesmen the controling ratings hold aloof from the work, exnetly as the going to strike, strike pow. I'll not fich powers, so long will the other non-commissioned going down, let it go down today. If you are
LONDON, March 8th. effecting the union of the two Purlinnouts.chment itself has been put out of geur.rdinary citizen holds aloof is civil life. The at your vardiot. If the law does met
The Times. commenting on the journey But the House of Lords as such was yet This we may allow without committing Army and the Marines koow no such system terrible thing. Men on the jury have (sood that boy, let him die. Death is not such a
of its correspondent from Poking to southern free from such intermingling of the nouveat ourselves to one party or the other. But and their non-commisioned officers stand on it, I have faced it."
China, dwells on "the remarkable eviden- riche an would sensibly lower the general how amend matters? Would-be statesmen much higher levd. Before that level can be At this point
Thompson launched into a
ces" of the improvement in the feeling of prestige of the House as a legislative nesem like Mr. Love GEORGE Cry,-Sticks kaife reached in the Navy the present discrimination wonderful word picture of the battle of Coid the population towards foreigners, and the
dramatic effort on which he had Harbor, a in favour of a emall cinsa wil have to be wiped evidently spent many days of preparation
earnest desire for Western education. bly. Indeed the addition to its ranks were
is it and let the machine burst itself up.ent. When the Admiralty treats naval pelty! is not death am Eghting against now, scaredy more than sufficient to provide wiser then say amend the governor; in officers as it wishes them to act, they will gathat dishonor. There has never been a coward for the wear and tear inherent in all this doubtless most are agreed, but how is it accordingly, and not before. Many supertuous in cur family. There has never been, a aristocracies, as well as to add the necessary
Then followed an appeal to the jary to find to be done? That is a point on which there ratings have been wiped out, remarks the Fleet, drunkard; there has never be a criminal." leaven of now ability to the political of the sesambly After the
Daring all of the sobbing and bycteria in the
are as mary opinions as there ure speakers. but that one for which the modera Navy has no the boy insane.
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