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decision of Corkburn C. J. and it stil quoted as an anthority in the White Book. This olaim wun on a quantum meruit and although

the point was not specially argued, because it. wen apparently not epcoially taken, the writ was specially endorsed and the exes argued on it." The decision supports the preposition in the

White Book that olaim for reasonable remuneration not expressly fixed by contrack may be specially endorsed as a debt or liquidated demand.

THE CHINA ASSOCIATION.

DINNER TO HIR F. LUGARD,

[Specially Reported for the Dally Presa,] On Thursday, May 23rd, the China Associa lion gave a farewell dinner to his Frcellonvy Sir Frederick Lugard, K.Ç.M.G., C.B., 1.8.0., Governor of Hongkong, at the Whitehall Rooms, Hotel Metropole, London.

THE COMPANY.

The Chairman was Mr. R. S. Gundry, C.B. The Paire Judge mid he regretted to dis. On his right sat Sir Frederick Lugard, K.C.M. agree with the Chief Justice. In his opinion.... 8o. Sir Matthew Nathau, .cm two of the three items (the second and third) on

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, JUNE 25тn, 1907.

to

dietin guished of the ofleors of His Majesty's tho Chien Association, to act ne watch. forces who had been appointed on the China | dogs for the Empira, and thereby promote station. The defence of Hongkong in the the moral, political, and commersial in futuro would be thrown more upon the army terests of the mother country. He reanguisod than it had hitherto bean, owing to the en- most fully that especially in such a colony cession of the Kowloon territory, and it behaved as Hongkong the interests committed those in charge of that most important station his chargo were to a very great extent to see that the land frontier was properly commercial interests, and that, it was to protocted (applause). He thought they might bodies like the China Association that he had congratulate themselves that they had a

to look for support, guidance, and co-operation, distinguished officer serving as Governor. The Applause.} army was oon in the melting pot, but whatever happened owing to the changes of party politics ho was perfectly coufident that every officer and ready ne ever to do his duty to King and country (chooru.)

the writ did not justify the summary judgment. Incas, CR, Mr. J. A. Maitland, Mr Brory soldier would a ne

The Chief Justice-The appeal in dismissed with costs.

Sir Hony Bakelly said the money was in Court and he asked leave for usday of execution in order to giva appėľ'ants time to consider their position,

Tho Chief Justice. --You shall have 14 days.

IN ORIGINAL JURISDICTION,

Breuke wae Cure Jestien (S) FRANCIS

Prodott

AN ORBITRATION CASE.

In the muter of the arbitration between the

Admiral Sir Arcbihakl Douglas, o.c. o., R.C.R., Sir James Mackay, G.CN .. K.C.1.5, Mr. C. P.

Adamson, DLO,

Sir Frank Swettenbam. KOM,,, Sir Alfrad l'ent, F.C.M., Sir William

"THE TOAST OF THE EVENING." Treacher, K.C.M.G., Mr. A. M. Townsend, and The CHAIRMAN proposed Sir Frederick Mr. S. Townend. On the Chairman's left hund Lugard," a toast which was impressively For the Rt. Hon. Sir Claud MacDonald, honoured. In the course of an eloquent speech, 9.2.8.0,6 CF 0., K.2.3, 7.6., Rt. Hon. Sir Creil U. Smith, c.cmo, P., H. Sir Eric Barring Mr. Gundry welcomed Sir Frederick us a man ton,

Sir Alfred Bateman, M.,

whose name had become a household word u Sir Francis Fleming, ... Sir Gorge connection with other parts of the Empire. I Mackelzie,

Mr. W Langley, CB, was a remarkable fact that Sir Frederick M. George Kidster, Mr. C. S. Addis, Colonel Hamilton Bower, Mr. A. P. MacEwen, Matthew Nathan had all came from We

Sir Claude Macdonald, and Sir Lugard, and Mr. H. P. Wilkiaron. At even promo fory tables Wero frated the following:- Africa. M II. Wilgackson, Mr. Thomas Br

Bw. Mr. C. Catling. Mr.

r. J. de Herniers Smith, Mr. however, was not confined to West Africa. o A. D. Provand, ME J.

Sir Froderick Lugard's experience,

"MOST POPULAR GOVERNOR."

CECIL CLEMENTI

Proposing the toss of "Our nests," Se MITK said that the most popular Governor Hongkong Ind over bad was Sir Matthew Nathan. (Applause) He had also shown strenuouaness in his work. He and encouraged volunteering by assisting to raise a mounted troop. He had established a nursing take in kand, the question of the railway loan association for larties. He had the chivage to

|to t'hang Chili-fung-and he would carry with him the gratitude of all members of the China Association, (Applus) With the tonst b had to couple the names of Sir Cloude Macdonald aul Sir Matthew Na han.

Sir LAUDE MACDONALD spoke of his long quintauce with Sir Thomas Jackson, who

poor devil in his hour of need had learned to Nigeria, and residence in Bongbong, which bless oki T. .I."

executrix and the exocutors of Chey Chan Beddons, Mr. G. L. " Dock, Mair had beou in Afghanistan, Nyaraland, as a great financiul authority, and “many a

devared wid Teen King contractor, Mr. 31. W- Slade, instructed by Mr. Holborrow of Mesure.

Alabaster, Mr. A

Grenville Mr. F. Cornes, On-ig, Mr. S.

Dr.

Mr. *0. Harry,

entr. M was only thirty quare miles in area, might |

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Descon, Leoker and Dearor, appared for the [2.80. Mr. F. Son Schlen. Mr. Cawston's which he had been acetistomed. The Chairman

defendant.

plaintiffs, and Sir Henry Berkely, in structed by Mr. Hursthouse, appared for the

This was a special ense sat down for hearing before bis Hancur by the arbitrator, Mr. W. Danly. Plaintifs had complained that deler dant had not completed cortain work in the time stated in the contract and that in consequence they had sustained damage. This arbitrator utated that he was satisfied that there had heen unreasouble di lay on the part of the contractor and that damage bad been sustained by the plaintiffs who claimed that defendant had been overpaid and that they were entitled to a con- siderable sum in liquidation of damages. On the other hand Tean King averred that he was entitled to a greater um then he had received

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Parliament met yesterday after the Whit- santide holidays The air is a little olearer than it was in politier, since the Irish luvs killed the Bill introduced by Mr. Birrell for Irish local

MOLE ASIATIC EXPLORATION,

Another "scientitle" expedition is to get out at the beginning of next work from St. Peters. burg under Colonel Belinski to explore Asiatic Resin from the Steppes of Central Asia to to Kamchatka. The work is announced to extend over six years, and while tho scientific investigation will ever

the geology, and zalogy of the region oronasit, bolany spental attention will be paid to the mineral wealth and the poabilities of developing mining industries. Mining maguntes wanted to finance the expedition in the hope of future gala, but the sis masters of the

decided to run the outerprise indepen dently, in tusit can way, tramphones will

be

Hongkong was a barren rock. The slimato was business in Borgkong was not no satisfactory rejecting this effer of a partial control of Irish territory, the Pre-Baikal Yakut regien.

It had no

YRVER MAKE A USEFUL COLONY.

when has left as it was three years ago when he

took abargo, Varions ouses · contributed to that. The over-apoculation at the time of the Russo-Japanose wor iod to failures and a sub- sequent loss of confidence in Chiness traders.

SIE MATTHEW NATHAN also responding, said Sovernment. There is no doubt that the Bill will too bad a very great liking for Hongkong and for wins occupied by kecial legislation. Nevertho- | Haken to help them to rei in tonoh with

be quietly dropped, and the space thus obtained

European community and the law-abiding the programme of the Covert neuf in oramed to graphic apparatus will be included in the kit. the strenuous, energetic, and intelligent lesa, ihere will either be a slaughter of

of govern maf-sures s this year or an Autuma sussion, for the natives, and a fall equipment of photo- Chiness population. In one respent his ad- overflowing Many friends of Ireland think he renta takes will be through Mongolis, ministration there was a failure. The state of that the Irish Party have made a mistake in the Altai mountain region, the Minusiusk Norchies, his ground considerably since in the Houzo he affaire

Irish people. fr. Raduond shifted a by

the Amar, the Trans-A mur, the basin of the Lean, the Being coast, mensure his qualified acceptanos, Kamschatka, and. Vladivostok. The only gave the Most per ple e rider that he was in the juteral that excites suspicion is previous experience, thing coved "by" The priests who wanted to "get back" for whenever these aiestille expeditions have at the author of the Education Bill: others are gous to Persia or some other part of the The rise in the price of the dollar led to capital tiun the rish y would be more sorry little developed world thara na umbrequently

of opinion, that

it been disturbance caused by the advance of Russian interests more material than spiontific. LINNRAN MEDVE TO JAVA.. The Linness Fociety has awarded the gol altecustoly of the most distinguished zoologinal medal, which is given anmaally in recognition

| or botanical services of the your, to Dr. Melchior Troub, Director of the Botanic Gardens at Java, which ha has made famous in the eyes of all students of botany, The of the Society, and the recrpiout was cordially medal was presented to day at the mosting

Follows the gold medals of the Royal Society praised. Thus the distinction of this Society and goes abroad.

C.

woll BEBER to him to be like living in K. R. Campbelt, Mr. George Graftan, Ma

shell after tho wide Cuest, Mr. Herion Newton, Mr. F. B. L. referred to the report on Hongkong made by Barley. Me. Herbert Bent, Mr. R. Fanta, Mr. R. Montgomery Martin, Colonial Treasurer in H. L. Denny, Mr. William Keiwiel, M.F..

obst, Mr. F. 1844, which was poesimistic in fac lust degru Probst, Mr. J. U. im Therm, Mr. F. Walki mshaw, Mr. A.

Harwood, Mr. J. H Osborne, Mr. 31. J. Allen, Mr. 11. E Ward, Mr. B. G. Set, Mr. W. C. Ward, Bir Walters ankesithy that even Chinaren were afraid Hiller, x.C-G., B., M. H. W. Ukoth, Mr. F. to live there for any length of time, while It. Eaxiword, Sir Thorens Sutherland, .cate Colonel F. Lecard, Rear-Admiral Sir F. Powell, mined the strangest constitution.

foreignere developed a weakness which under ...G., Sir Thomas Jackson, B, Mr. R. C Antrobis, Mr. J. W. Richardson Mr. A. C.

trade; it was unlikely to become au emporius, and it was never likely to have any revenuo Oliphant, Mr. R. H. Hill, Col. II. Rhodes James,

A.M.C., Mr.A. K. Burkill, Lieut. Col. C. E. beyond £2,000, Hongkong, he wrote, would Dowlor, Dr. J. Johnston, Mr. S. H. Wilkina

It was unsuited as a fortroue, and it was not Mr. O. Maguiae. M Mr. H. Harrison, Ma

-required by the naval or military services. Mr. Marker, p.so, Sir 11. P. Hiblert, Major E. J. Lugard, n.s.a, Sir Patrick Manson, K.C.M.G., Gundry then turned to the modern aspect of Mr. J. M. Faungon, Mr. R. M. Gray, Mr.reported that it was impregnably fortified and M.D., Bir George Armstrong. Bt., Mr. J.. Noott, Hongkong and quoted Colonel Murray who F. M. Davidson, Mr. A. Zimmern, Mr. A. B. Johrson, Mr. F. Zimmern, Mr. O. Halliday, admirably governed, and that ita future was ns. Mr. Friz

Heiss, Mr. J. Swire, Mr, C. hopeful as its post record bad been prosperous, Allen, Mr. Faill Scott, Mr. H. H. Joseph, Hongkong was indeed out u barron rock, but by Mr. C. F. Parr, Sir John Carrington, C.M.C., Sir Ewen Cameron, K.c.8.a., Mr. W. Rees assiduous work and by judicions planting it had Davies, Lt. Gen. ir J. Bevan Edwards, become a piotarosque billside not unlike Torgony DEFOER THE CHIEF JUSTIC (SIE FRANCIS George Jamivon, C. U. Nr. P. 4. Jebanon, in 19005 was 31,000,00 against 27,000,000 which Sir William Goodman, C., Mr. while the amount of shipping entering the port

Mr. A. Lind, Mr. S. Keanard Davis. H. G. Keswick, Mr. Duncan Campbell. Mr. entered the Port of London. Iteren possessol J. J. Keswick, Mr. F. Anders F. Ingle-liked to be without. If ongkong was prosperons Mr. W. la debt, which no self-respecting community. Simphor, Capt. É Mr. W. G. Mackenzie, Mr. and would continue to prosper, and when the T. Gilbert, Sir Mortage Turner, Mr. 1. Miller, Mr. T. H. Whilehead,

Coston Hankow railwng materialized, it would proaper still more, because whatever benefited the Call, Mr. J. S. Mackintosh Mr. warty Dr. J. 8. Mackintoab, Mr. R. Koommerce of Cantou would benefit the emer Douglas, Mr. 11. C. Wilcox, Mr. E.E. Deacon, of Hongkong. Mr. Joseph Welch, Mr. E. S. Whealler, Mr. Mr. J. C. Bris, Col. Nanney, Mr. G. M. Dodwel, Mr. K. Mathiesou, Mr. B. H. Mr. W. P. Neal, Mr. Garahom Stewart, Mr. Boyoo, c... Mr. Byron Bronal, ... Mr. B. A. Consent, Mr.C. H. Moller, Mr. M. Welt, Mr. H. B. Preston, Mr. T. M. Darmor, Mr. L. Meger, Sir Churles Tarring, Mr. G. B. Dodwell, and Vio-Admiral Sir G.T. H. Boyes,

Mr. Slade opened the case at considerable length, after which Sir Houry Brkeley ad- dressed the court, and the case was adjourned.

IN ADMIRALTY JURISDICTION,

PIGGOTT), AND THE HON. M. E. A. HEWETT (Nadtical ASSENZOK).

▲ SALVAGE CLAIN,

Judgment was delivered in the netion för ealvage brought by the Hamburg-Amerika Linie and the master and crew of the 3.5.

*Aragonia" against the Chius Navigation Company, Lal, the owners of the s.s. “Hupeh " her cargo and freight. Mr. M. W Sado (instructed by Mr. G. Hastings of Mesars. Hastings and Hastings) appeared for the plaintifa, while, defondants were represented by the Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C., (instructed by Messra, Johnson, Blokes and Master).

The Chief Justice found for the plaintiffs in the sum of £1,500, expenses and coste. The expenses were placed at :—Coal, 3900, Telegrams. $575; overtime $90; and one day's charter 3660. Of the £1,5 the inastor was to receive £250 and the crow £300. The chief off corned deck officers to count with the chief engineer and officers below in respect to the pro rata

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“DIR THOMAN JACKSON HUMOROUS.

THE GOVERNOR'S SPEECH. Acknowledging the toast, SIR FREDERICK LUGKD said there was no one who claimed to have the interests of the British Empire et heart who had not heard of the admirable way in which the China Aarciation had uphski

those interests. Is could therefore appreciate most gordially the honour the Asscolation had done Lim, and he most heartily thanked them

The Royal toasts having been duly honoured, Bir THOMAS JACKSON proposed the toast of for the way in which they had welcomed him. The Imperial Forces of the Crown" In a The hospitality which he had enjoyed this evon. humorous sperch he said that the only reasoning bad been enjoyed in the past by his e had been elected to propose thie toast must predecessors on their appointment as Governors

being taken ont of the Colony, and then again, there was rebellion in Kwangsi, and on the top of all to use the disastros yphon a last Soptembr. But ho did not despair of Houg kong. Ho looked on

THE DEPRESSION

as culy one of similar fluctuations which had occurred in the history of the Colony, and be unticipated that Hongkong would to higher level of prosperity than it had even reached before. (Applau)

Mr. C. 8. ABDIS proposed The Chairman," the precodings and Mr. Gundry's acknowledgment terminated

ANOTHER PIRACY,

FOUR SECTS ARRESTED.

Bale cume

members at Westminster shout for the funds would to

longer how in the offers of the party, and many of them who live on the agitation Anyway, they are not likely to get any better for it would be alsoot from prominent politics ties terms from the present Parliament, and the moat they can do is to make proo:edings more lively for the Ministry,

very

Wag

THE BABY.

The progress of the heir to the Spanish

In touch

CHINA SOCIETY AND CONFUCIUS, anothor meeting in the Caxton Hall when Mr. On Wednesday night the Chins Society held S. L. Wang's paper on Confucius was real. Mr. George Jamieson was the groial chairman. The subject apparently did not interest the imbers as much as previous ones, for there was a marked lessening in the attendance, but the eighty or so members who were present brone, about when all the women in this took the keepest interest in the proceedings. country have been so concerned, is most satis The life of Confucius from R. .451 to 478 factory. He is now in the hands of English was sketched and his travels and teaching wees aarses who report him to be a fiue, sturdy drawn with a sympathetic pan. The speaker fellow and full of promise for Spain. It may Again the pirates have been busy in the pointed out that he was rather an object uf, be mentioned that the title of the Prinor vicisity of Hongkong, aud again they have wenship than frunder of a religion, and is of Austarius which has been given to him oharacteristics of his teaching were shows how careful the. Cone has been 101 boldly brought jurks which they have pirated into the harbour. On the 2nd instant, altruism and love of

the "Book of humanity. Hix'nexociate him with the best in the non-

Yi-King try.

The mountain districts of Asturing three cargo punks left Pakkoi, for Hongkong, the "Spring and Autumn Annele, Ch'an Chiu were the only parts of Spain over which the owner of the craft being in the last vessel to and its three cammentaries were touched upon the Mears failed to guin control, in epite at length as well ue the three other canonical of the seven hundred years' wr, and defiance cast off from her morings. The vessels kept works, the "Book of Odes" Shih King; the was hurled at the invaders from the Asturian in company autil the 15th instant when the

Book of History."

and the fastuosses until the Bloors were at last driven Shn-King; boat carrying the owner los sight of the other Record of Ceremonial, "Li Ki. In interes from the whole cmntry.

THE NEW CHINESE MINISTER, two, and arrived in port safely. The crews of ting fashion it was shown to what an

of China veperated his teaching! the people

The new China Minister is 131 expected to overpowered by pirates in Macao waters. As Chinese have been calmed by the mere recital interval the Legation in Portland Plan is the other two vessels, unfortunately, wero

and how on more than one occasion a mob

arrive here till the end of the summer, but in the from Coafacins, being renovated from top to bottom for his they threaded their way through the islands of a suitable quotation near Macao's small craft was chso vod in their contrarrosting discussion followed in which reception. His butter command of the language coarse, but the crews evidently suspected Mr. H. T. Allen pressed marked, scepticism is wealth are looked tɔ to make Li Ubio Fan more notable person in London deluge notting, and continued on their way until in regard to Confucing, but in an eloquent speech than Wang fa Sich, who bas just a diag a few shots fed across the boss warned

thra Rey, G. Owen defended Confucianism in China. In addition to the diplomatie werk of Inny of its aspects, and expressed a strong the Legation there is nowadays a considerable- them to luff up. The imporative command.

wish that the teachings of the great Chinese duty devolving upon the ofelul be that he had been so long associated, sodintly of Hongkong, and he thought that that con-

representatives was obeyed, and when a number of woed lender might be adequately translated into of Chica in keeping supervision over the lab or and otherwin, with the naval and military stituted in itself a mutual pledge of cooperation

pen boarded the traders and covered the English. Mr. McCabe and Mr. Swinney so of Chinese sludonts in this country. Only commumilos of Hongkong.

ware and assistance between the commercial borlier There

an and concluded about thirty of these are in London maiters erows, they promptly obeyed the further supported Mr. Owen far and those interested in the development of the who could

Other fxtures are already of this kind though the Minister bas o most go 8.5 back as 1865, and he could safely say that all Empire in this country and the government of command to go into the orb`n. When all were

Chong, the first searstary, who may be loo ed tock ebarge. After continuing the voyage for

to in any emergency, and can combine pointed since that time had been his friends. un the old days when the. Gavezoors of

Oriental skill ir diplomacy with Western come hoars they decided to got rid of the | But be was not always the "curious old buster Colonies were looked upon as the natural

Today the celebration of Empire Day is

Ayoocy of speech. crews and when near the island of Lui-t-oh, being carried out in this country with kenner they saw before them now, as he had bad on enemies of progress and development, and more than one cecasion lively times in Murray he thought that was a mark of the no-operation

which is some distance from Macso, they stood interest than ever before. The Earl of Meath, Barracks and ou some of His Majesty's ships in which now

existed between the govorning up to. tas wind, and lowering a small boat who is at the head of the Empira League, is shipping circles as to whether the acceptance of

of the movement gratified et ibe

Australian mail servico would entail extensive thought would interest all members of the were the primary interests that a dovernor their number pallod them ashore and returned recognition of the Imperis: iden, especially in

in the immediate fatara Se fur shipbuilding to the junke. Then tuo vessels were headed for the schools of the country. Some three quar as I can learn there will ho un general extension Chins Association.. It was at a time when in an outlying portion of the Empire was 2. Superintendent of Police reports the there serious friction between Grast beaud to preserve and extend. Roferring to Hongkong, arriving here some days afterwards. tera of a million children in Louden nione will though the company contemplates Meantime the owner was getting anxious about to-day salute the flag and bear address dealing Lailaine ono new bast, the extbusire building following ones have been heard in the Mixed Britain and another

with the British Empire, its powers and its plans attributed by report to them some time Court sings the last meeting

his other vessels and proceeded to search the responsibilities. In the country the same thing ago are not likely to be carried out yet awhile. in roundabout way ration had chartered four largo steamers to tionally ardnous and responsible, and he (the harbour, eventually Buding the two pirated is boing dose in many place, so that the more There is all round the world a constantly in-

juuks at Shaukiwan. Gront was his surprise which will erininally pass into the region of services, but for the present 14 font at

& rapidly tecoming a recognised succee Contempt of Court 1, Using threats 1,

erosing demand for greater speed in mail Breach of Municipal Regulations 3, Assault 2. admiral of the station, who said

go to Nagasaki to coal. He informed the "peaker) had only one misgiving- that Sir

Matthew Nathan had made it exceedingly however, to find new crews on board, and hshit and established things. Moreover, ia disposal of the company is considered adeguate. Illegally selling and 1, Perjury 1. Deht 2, just going to send Archie Douglas to look difficult to succeed him. In his Governorship suspecting what had happened, be reported to som

some score of places there be patriotio and in bis social relationship be had been the police. Shortly aftor he left the junke, the demonstratious in which the children again will the all-red line via Canads becaus an accomplished fact it would probably stir up be the chief actors, while special features in things geourally, but I fad little disposition after them." Flo (the speaker) was & lad to see deservedly popular, and there perhaps ir pirates also the ght it was time to go, and

Landon this afternoon and evening are a

ta regard the schoma, approved in principle Being in possession of stolen properly With regard to the sister service, Sir Thom Frederick could claim one thing in his favour when the polico ruturaed they wore missing. great concert at the Queen's Hall in which at the Colonial Conference, as a likely,

The police, however, acted axpeditiously, with artistes from all parts of the Empire will take to be realised in the near falara. Mr. Winston Buglary 1, Committing a nuisance 1, Crup Jackson said he hoped the army would not suffer and that was that his wife would accom-

the result that four men were arrested--ons at part, and a garden fate in the Botanic Gardens Churchill plainly told the house yesterday that

They organised by the 3 egion of Frontier smen. Yaumati and thres at Shankiwan, appeared before Mr. G. N. Orme at the Police Court yesterday and were charged with bring-

distribution of the 1300,

The full text of the judgment will appear

later.

KULANGSU (AMOY) MUNICIPA!.

COUNCIL.

Minutes of a mesting of the Council, held at the Bond Roam, on the 4th June 1907:

Present Messrs. W. II. Wallace (Chuir man), C. A. V. Bowra, A. F. Gardiner, W.

Tery

few

man

instructive debate.

and friends of the Society.

EMPIRE DAY.

the admirals, commodores, and general ap- our Colonies abroad. It was a great advance within, the doors were made fast and the pirates arranged for including a dinner for members able and secomplished obief-leutenant in Ivan

Clob

MAILA

There has been considerable discussion in

Wilson, the Health Ofeer, and the Secretary. harbour, I mentioned one incident which heeloment and the commercial interests, which bundled tim crew into it, after which a few of make the day opportunity for the F. and O,'s tender for the Indis, Chian Bod

1. The minutes of the Inst meeting are read,

and confirmed

Kidnapping 1.

BUM MORSEK.

SUMMARY ARRESTS.

to animals 1, Beiug on enclosed promises for in nnlawful purpass 3, Theft 5, Drunk and incapable 1, Kidnapping 1, Using threats 1.

(Signed) W.-H. WALLACE,

By order,

Chairman.

Secretary.

C. BERKELEY MITCHELL,

LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS.

The I.G.M. at Scharahors? which left here

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nation. Ile heard that that foreign

"I am

Sir Archibald Douglas was with them to-night,

BIR MATTHEW NATHAN

Sir Frederick said his work had been excap-

by him to Hongkong (cheers). He hoped that he might not be an unworthy accesor to Sir Matthew, Nathan and that he would in his own small way emulate the success which

at the hands of too many war finisters, but whatever was decided he way inclined to think that the boys are the same boys still, "and that they would serve their King and country his predecessor had achieved. He left Afrinning stolen property into the Colony. The ense

whenever and wherever they were wau ted. H. view was that for the Colonies we ought to hava

with considerable regret. Ha bad worked

been

a long service Army, and a short service Homo there for nineteen years, and the work had Army with a short reserve. The ideal system would be consoription.

HONGKONG REMINISCENCES,

In replying on behalf of the Nury, Ad- on the 19th Jane, strived at Singapore on the wiral Sir ARCHIBALD DOUC LAB contrasted old- time Hongkong with its modern development

24th June al 8 a.ru

The I.G.M. str. Freussen which left hero on

on the 19th June 19 p.m. arrived at Shanghai

p.r

EXTRAORDINARILY INTERESTING

was remanded.

WEATHER KEYURT.

The Hongkong Observatory yesterday inused the following report:--

On the 24th at 10 am-The barometer has fallon moderately over Formos, the Loo- choos and Japan, and a slight fall has crearret over the Philippines and S. China,

The inclusion of Nyissaland and Nigeris in the British Empire and the laying of the Gesi foundation of British administration was necessarily interesting; but he rentur ad to think that the problems to be dealt with in the Far He referred to an incident in which a young East would in two or three years' time grow officer on the Victor Emanuel" had com. to even more importines than they were now, brough in the neighbourhood of the Balingtang

awakening of China, the growing | Ch nel.

mitted some offence which had to be referred The

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the intails of such a scheme had not been before the Conference, and it woahl appear that it atit lies in the misty land of desirable but im- The popular river centre of Pangbourne was the scene of a pretty wedding on Tuesday which probable things I understand however, that has an interest for your readers. At the connection with the P. 0. service altera- church of St. John the Lem, Mr. Cecil Hugh tious will be made whereby the English mails Falloon, the younger son of the Rev. Hugh will be sent on from India with greater die- Fallon of Dovor,

Mied Mary patok to other parts of the word touched by Constance, elder daughter of Captain T. R. the service. Cocker, Deputy Commissioner, Chinese In- pelialutowe. The officiating clergy were Canoo Miles and the Rev. Hugh Falloon, father of the bridegroom. be guests at the ceremony included several known to the Far

The presents were

N. part of the China Sea, probably in about bountiful.

The low pressure troughs ill lies over the East.

Lat. A depression may be forming in the

on the 22nd Juno at 7

The CPR str. Empress of India arrived Yokoham at 4 pm. on Sunday the 23rd June, and left again at 8 pm. same day fr Kote to the Admiralty at Homs. The Admiralty importance of Japan, the poring of the

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Disturbed weather will continue to prevail where she is due to arrive at 7 pm yesterday. view was that the officer had been sufficiently Panama Canal, the healing of

over the China Fe, and strong N.E. winds The C.P.R. str. Tortor arrived Shanghai at punished by having to live at Hongkong! between ourselves

old troubles may be expected in the Forms Channel und 8am. on

on Sunday the 23rd Jane and left again What a different place it was now. Residen's things would shift the axis of political interest

Hd Russia-all those along the Northern shores of the China Sea. p.m. same day for

Hongkong rainfall for the 24 hours ending day for Nagasaki where she is now enjoyed the greatest comfort and luxury. to the Wost of the Pacific. He trusted that at 10 am. to-day, 0.08 inches, due to arrive at 6 am. to-day.

The C.P.R. sir. Athenian arrived Yokelaton Lieut-General Sir J. BEYAN EDWARDS, when he

at 6,30

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ARRIVED IN HONGKONG

on Monday the 24th June, and left K.C.M.G., replying for the Army, said he. again at noon same day for Kobie where she is was proud to have assisted in suppressing the political and commercial problems weald due to arrive at 6 pm. to-day,

The LG.M str. Koce loft Kobe vin Nagasaki the Indian Mutiny, and although he was captivate him as they had captivated him in and hanghai on Sunday the 23rd June, and not feeling exceedingly fit, he would like to go Africa. (Cheers.) It was of the greatest exquoted here on or abont Tueday the back if possible and live the last fifty years over possible benefit to those who were called upon The Indo-Chins str. Hopsang leir Caloutta gain. He referred to the time when he served to administer the colonies on the outskirts of for this port via the Straits on 21st June, and in Hongkong, and said he was happy to think the Empire that they should have the cordial may be expected here on or about the 8th July. that Sir Frederick Legard was not the least co-operation and assistance of bodies such as

may be

2nd July.

worried

and numerous

A FINE COLLECTION.

THE GREAT EXHIBITION. Preparations are being made for the great Franco-British Exhibition at Shepard's B-1, nf which the Olympic games will he participate in by the best athletes of all natione after the fashion of the Greek meeting last year. The ground is being cleared, and a stand will be erected to accommodate a gathering of 300,000 At the Brilish Museum a work in proceeding people. When the arrangements are perfectel

it be seen that a gathering of sportsmo that is of interest to all students of Oriental art. The Musea bas & very large collection may be anticipated worthy of the attentions of sports-lovers the world over." The committee of Japanese pictures, but bitherto they of international representatives is now sitting have been indifferently catalogued as they at the Hague, to arrange the details. The came into the possession of the authorities British delegates are Lord Beshorough, Sr theri, Now, an endeavone is being made Howard Vincent, Me. T. A. Cook, and the do the work throngbly, HOR the Rer. R. 8. Do Courey Laffer. The Earl of pictures aro being classified and catalogued Mints has become a vice-president of the under t

the best guidance. For the purpose of Exhibition committee. Buperintendence Mr. S.

S. Nigbigeri, formerly NF. winds, professor of Japanese Literature in the Uni strong.

versity of Peking is lending his assistance, and

Ia desiring, as same do, to see a world he bas already gune far enough into the work in which no one should be anybody, they will to be enthusiastic about the treasures brought obtain one in which everybody will bo nobody, Same 88 No. 1

under his notice. He does not think any!

The man who buys his experience cheaply Sami 28 No.1 collection even in Japon can compare with it, makes a very bad bargain. It is not until you for there are some nine thousand of the pictures hare paid pretty dearly for it that it becomes (*) E. and N.E. winds, fresh or strong;

and they range over a wide number of artists. Equally, showery.

worth having.

The forecast for the 24 hours ending at noon to day is as follows:- Hongkong & Neigbourhood() Formcan Chanast South coast of China between ?

Hongkong and Lamooka Eouth coast of China between Į

Hongkong and Hainan

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