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SUPREME COURT.

Monday, September-16th,

IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION,

BEFORE MR. A. G. WIE (PUIANE JUDE)

AN ABSENT PLAINTIFF,

THE-STORM.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17mm 1907.

Farther information regarding the ravages of last week's storm was supplied the polio yesterday-and-this-goes to show that tho damage. and Icss of life is more serious than was at Gret

nticipated. Reports from all parts of the Colony mention the aprooting of trees, the breaking of telephone wires and the collapse of dwellings,

HOME AND CHINA AFFAIRS.

(FRM OUR CORRESPONDENT.)

LONDON, August 16th.- The House of Lands is forcing the pan with the Liberals by its emasculation of the various land proposals of the Government, and it ́is dimenit to see how the present Cabinet can

the interesting statement made by Dr. Connally should be presented to Lord Elgin, who would consider it carefully. Persoually Mr. Churchill admitted that he had been impresærð jud be felt th the present condition of affairs could not continue: The Crown Coloring must go stop by step with the new palies agter upon in reference to India and Chins, for the British Government were the protectors of a people, who had pover

Li Chaong saed Cheung. He of 13, Gilman - troet, for 870.32 balance of wages die from On Saturday morning the back portio 1 of avoid an early clash of a eerione kiad with the ya wa the evils of the opium: habit. The care

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the defendant to the plaintiff. Thomson appeared for the plaintiff and Mr. Holmes represented the defendant.

Dr. Thomson stated that defendant was sued both in her own personal capacity and as exocutrix of Wong Fong decatard.

the old he dquarters House in Queen's Road East collapsed, and the front wall of the same building cracked, but fortunately the house was inhabited at the time, having bou vacant for the last twelve months. Shortly after this occurrence then frous the Public Works Depart meat were on the sce, and the front w. was

Plaintiff having givea evidence, Mr. Holmes said that his client was not shored up, present.

His Honour Lave been looking for bor. Unghen was outered-for-plains with outs.

IN CANAL JURISDICTION. BEFORE MR A. G. Wish (ACTING CHIEF

JUSTICE).

THE EXTRAL FOX-CASE=

The Hon. Dr. Ho Kal, who was instructed by Mr. Otto Rong Sing, appeared for In Ki Shing for writ of, kab as corpue. It was the will be remembered that this man defendant in the case in which the Chine

•Government appiled for his extradition on a charge of armed robbery in China.

Dr. Ila Kai said I beliora it is in consonne with the practice of this court and the practica uleo in Ecgland that a rule nisi be obtained in the first instance and, therefore, I woulit: ask your Lordship to allow me to amend the Dotics as Brit issued.

His Housar-It has been done befors in this way. By consout. By both parties coming Logother.

Dr. Ho Kai-Jast so, but thin lesruel Attorney-General has taken objection to the sld practico and we have now to ask your Isorship to be allowed to substitute another notes.

His Honour-That-is-the practice-now-- Dr. Ho Kai The ralo nisi is in these terms, nsking that In Ki Shing be discharged from Victoria Gaol Will your Fondslüp allow the Amendment

His Honor-Yea

Dr. Ile Kal-This application is made unior section sub-section 2, of the Chinese Extradition Ordinance. It gives the defendant the right within fifteen days from the dato of his smittal to apply for a writ of habens en pue. Your Lordship will see that the prisoner bus exorcised that right to apply for a rulo In support of his application he has filed an affidavit which is of considerable length.

This labour--I have rand i'.

Dr Ho Kai-Then I will ask your Lordship to grant the rule isi

His Honour are also read: the ma gistrate's judgmoul. I will grant the rule airi,

Dr. Ho Kai-The long vacation will shortly be apon uz. That why we made it to be within fifteen days.

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His Honour-Yone man stays where he is Dr. Ho Kai-Yos. We don't want him

· go away.

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I Honour-Ho is safe there. Let cu say five weeks with liberty to apply for extension That will carry us over: the long vacation."

AN IMPUDENT ROGUE..

A Chinese youth appeared before Mr. F.A. Hazeland at the Felics Court yesterday on

In the typhoon refuge at Causeway, Bay ca Saturday morning, just before days, a simpan She was woman arose to make her boat secure. observed at this work by a man on a neighbour. ing boat, and when he acks to her she told him that the stehor of ter craft, was dragging. This ma took no further notice at the time, but later he heuril bur child, tha mily older person onard, cying. De aros ed over to the wo man's craft and on asking the child where he mother was, the bay said he did not know, Search was then made, and the lifeless body of the woman was found floating in the water. It is believed that she was blown overboard by a gust of wind, and was drowned, those in the vicinity ring asleep and unaware of her. predicament.

Ous of the most curious casualties which

cerurred during the storia is reported from Quarry Bay. While the gale was at its height two Chinese were walking along the tram line, An electric cabla above the line was blowntown, and striking one of the Chineso on the chest, be seized it with both hands. The shock killed

Lim instantly, sad his body was severely burned. The other mas, bis brother, grasped the wire with only one hand, and escaped.

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appor chamber next Session. This land quastion for a clange in Ceylon was particularly strong. Highland Neotar hits too hard at the hereditare ideas of great the deputation thanked the Migister and then KING EDWARD DISTILLERS torritorial-magnates, and the Government-id- having trouble even with those who normally have democratic sympathies. Thus the Ear¡ of Beflon, who is not much of a politician but a very good sportsman has resigned the clics of Master of the Horse, and Lord Rosebery has made a vigorous onslaught In the House of Lords or the Scottish Land Bill. In short, the Government is in a difenit position, for their hosts of supportern in the country think that small holdings and the compulsory leasing or purchase of land would mean renewed hope for the villages, while the Lords, some of them

· Libera), are dead against such proposals, and the path is thorny for the Government. The Liberal papers are very wroth with Lord Rosebery and no moré unpopular name can

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nowadays he mentioned at a Liberal mesting Such are the changes, wrought by time since. 1892, who he was the darling of the parly and the recogained successor of Gladstone.

But while the weary legislators, or some of Abem, still slave away at a bulated programme at Westminster, most other men who, car afford to do so are away shooting on the Scotch wors Grouse are fairly plentiful but not in very good condition and the heavy rains have flooded some of the moors.

POISONOY'S CHINESE NOVELTIES.

The authorities are looking for a shipper who brought a cargo of ants from China as a novelty and sold them to a number of custermon gers for hawking, Several children were taken to Guy's Hospital last week suffering from poisoning and the report given to the doctor was that they had been eating Kalee nuts, a ser variety to London, sold to them by a costernongaý,

rentally the man who undertook the diuribu, tion of the nuts to the costormongers was found, and charged with selling what was nofit for food. It was stated in court that the expertsat Kew described the nuts as hailing from Central China, where 1e tree is sciantifically kans das Alenrites Ford, and the local ame is Tang Yu. The Chinese use the nuts for varnishing, lighting and in the manufacture of oiled paper. Another variety is used for caulking boats. It appeared that's captain hod called on the accused man Brinkley and teld him he had brought a quantity of the nuts as a pain's ruture. He suggested that Brinkley

The residents of Tai Hang Village, near Liappy Valley, were also sufferers as a result of the louvy rains, most of the houses in this village being flooded. At about half past seven o'clock -Sunday-morning-about-for-y-feet of a new pullah, which was being trained up the side of the rings to the washing tacks, carried away, the mass of earth falling into the nullah unit causing an obstruction. Then the water flowed down the hillside into the village covering the residential area to a depth of more than four feet. Police were scon, our the scene, and the woman and children were conveyed to dry land on the Lillsitle, while the pigs stuce tarnail out of their styes and driven in the same direction

From the outstations reports of damage alw come to hund. Many cals in Kowloon City have been washed away, and so has the large

lice pier. At West Point the glasses ishont offer them for sale as a novelty, asså, 31Ḥ stredį, lamps, and in many lostones the mantles, agreed to do so. "Now," said Brinkley, "I were blown away. The permanent way of the would like to see that ern captain: again." temporary railway line which runs from Brinkley was fined fire pounds and two quinens Taikektsui to the south face of the tunnel has foots also been damaged, and it is now reported thar. Zunguill, the revelist, bas gained as his the three persons who went down with the Green Jaland Cement Company's. lighter which latest recruit to that branch of the Zionists foundered in Hangbom Bay might have been which seeks in establish an autonomous Jewish rescued only that the woman's husband and this settlement in Africa, no less a person than Sir male members of the crew jumped overhead Matthew Nathen, who went out on Saturday as and swam for the shore while the storm was Governor of Natal.

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NOTES FROM CO. Our correspondent writes Typhoon paid us an unwelcome visit on Friday and we

hal about forty hours of bad weather The glass fell to 29:38. The typhocu gaus were first fived at 9 pm to notify the commanity that a typhoon was approaching; a few hours later the gun was fred again to notify that the typhoon was close to the Colony, and not

HIR MATTHEW NATHAN.

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Sir Matthew has even accepted a position au the South African Council connected with the scheme. Mr. Zangwill is jubilant over this new accession, for apart from Sir Malther's promiu- ence and influence. Le regards his acceptance of office as an indication that the objects of the organisation meet with sympathy in off cial quarters. The main Zionist Congress is meeting this week at the Hague but is spend. its time is quarrelling about the alleged

THE OPIUM TRAFFIC

"I heard a startling zumour totheeffcetList the Government has decided that no neefal purpose is to be served by the maintenance of the Council of Imperial Defence, and that it ha been resolved, therefore, to abolish it: Under These circumstances the position of secretary, just vacated by Sir George Sydenham Clarke, to became the Governor of Bombay, will not be

filled p

It is believed that for the future all matters concerning the defence of the Empire will be considered solely by the Cabinet, which will however, call upon certain, well known seldiers end mailers to assist them with

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committee and bae written "The question appears to barchów been placed on a praoljeäl basis, with an encouraging prespect of a success. ful result."

SIR THE MAS SUTHERLAND, Many congratulations are pouring in to-dug apah Fir Thomae Sutherland, the head of the their advice and experiezen when required. It&C. line, who is seventy-three years old. Commercial associates connected with Hong- seems hardly credible that the Governicent has

kong and the Far East generally are glad to really decided to take such a retrograde stap

mole that in spite of thu energies of bis life- just when the scoretariat of the committeo was or is it because of them-be is as alert, and as getting into working order, but enquiries in responsible quarters, if they have brought no caufismation of the report, "hive brought no prompt denial, as would have surely been the case had there beeu, no good grounds for the slatement."

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NEW IMPERIAL CLUB. The latest Club is the "Imperial Colania!: Club and Oversees Union" which has been started with every prospect of success in an his- toric mannien overlooking the Green Park, The homo membership is Imited to 1,500_and- oversoas membership to a thousand. The Mar chioness of Donegalt is the chief originator, and the clah will be run on a mixed membership basis. The vice presidents iug'nde the Earl of Countess of Dundonald, the Conotess of Mints, Kintere, the Marchioness of Linlithgèw,, (be

and Lady Llangattiek.

CHINESE WOOD-OIL.

THE STOCK EXCHANGE. The de ression in stocks is so great, specially in the American market that brokers are baring very bad time. I knew of one who months ago ordered a motor car to be delivered on August 1. He was very glad that the makats sculd not complete le car in the time made so he could call the deal until times became

The Bulletin of the Imporial Instituto states ketter. Several Stock Exchange men are in

that a sample of the rods of a species of dire straits. Fate of them, who ved dove Aleurites. which has since been identifled at in ecxer base so far fallen in fortune that Kew as deurites, Fortlet, Hersh, was forwarded... they love Leccame a batman, a chauffer and for examination to the Eostitute by the Superiot- reporter, respectively Coneels are at their endent of the Botanical and Forestry Depart lowest level for years, and all gilt edged out, Hongkong. It was stated that this species of Aleurites is one of the frees grown in securities are away down, Lut it is explained Chias for the production of Chinese wood-cil by exports that this is termine industrial (Tong oil and that it gecurs in Fokien erectes me Behrishing, trade is toowing which wes formerly considered to be the gold Provinco intermixed with Aleurites cordatu, and better investments are available for the

scurce of wood-oil. The emplo consisted of prezent. In all the stocks fimed there is no

two bugs of nuts weighing 500-grams. The doubt ilat rubber steck, especially in some of kernels were found to contain 683 per cent. the Eastern companies, are the most popular of oil, which is equivalent to a yield of 304 per cent, ir mo the entire buts. The examination renture of the day for investors, but cautions bag shown that the oil is similar in composi we beginning to appear in the papers araingtion to the Tong oil of commerce, It is, speculators to go easy in this direction..

however, lighter in colour, and produces a lighter-ocloured varnish on drying, so that it

A FAR EASTERN COMMAND.

I um as yet unable to contru or deny theis probably a pia-predoct. It is noten orthy lso that it has a higher titer test than statement vouched for by theirmingham commercial, Tung oil. It was impossible, Post that a new Far Eastern command is to be

with the niall amount of material available. crvated, and that the garrisons at Hongkong to determine whether the oil, if prepared on a large scale ly a commercial process, would doubt, however, that cur suthorities, in common and elsewhere are to be increased. There is no

be superior in quality and value le the mixed wood-oil of commerco derived from the two with these of the United Sister, realise tint the species. Far Fest is an important field of commercial, development in the fulare, and it behoves all the Fowers interested in commerce to be on the

sample of the seeds of Alurites trilobu, one of the best shade trees in Hongkong, was also forwarded for examination to the Imperia! Institute. The results indicate that the cil ils typitied by. linseed oil, and would manufacture of soft soap and in the preparation of oil-varnishes, paints and linoleum and other similar purposes, to which vils of this class are applied industrially. Samples of the nuts wore submitted to brokers, who stated that the kernels would meet with a ready sale at £12 to £10 per ton, but pointed out that the unshelled nuts could not be disposed of in this country.

watch for eventualities that may arise from Die belonge to the class suitable for the competition that will increase for the possession of commercial advantage, particularly in China, I notice that Professor Starr of Chicago bus become unpopular with his countrymen for saying that the Japanese could easily whip the American fleef. Iuppite of the exclusion clauses of the American Immigration Act. Japaness labourers are still coming in. Iome ecme sia Can du and some via Mexico. The latter country has beer asked to co-operate to stop the

with President Dirz, Mr. Oecir Straus, the Secro ary of the Department of Commerce and Laboar, is on his way to Honolulu where he will on the spet discuss with M. Ischil, the Japanese Commissioner, the passage of Japanese by way of Hawaii to America. After that the Japaness Commission is to investigate the situation along the Pacific coast of the United States. It will be" found that opinion is not The deputation which on Wednesday waited unanimously against the Japanese, for many on Mr. Winston Churchill at the Colonial fruit growers are of opinion that they should Offics were much ertified by the sympathy be admitted without restriction; and to that shown to their side of the care by the Under-effect asse petitioned President Roosarelt. Secretary for the Colonies. This deputation was the outcome of the conference held six months ago in Ipoh, when regolations were carried in favour of restricting the use of Dr. R. f. Connolly of Ipoh, the oplem.

A SLAUGHTER OF HUNGHUTZE..

12, QUEEN'S ROAD DENTRAT.

SPECIALIST

PRESCRIBES

CUTICURA

A Famous French Specialist on Dis

eases of tire Skin Prescribes Cuti- cara as the Most Effective Remedy Known to Him, Charging as His Fee 100 Francs (£4),

ALSO PRESCRIBED IN

HOSPITAL SAINT LOUIS

"Gentleman: You may be pleased to learn that a patient suffering from an Irritation of the skin, caused by motori Ing. on consulting a noted physician in Paris, for which a fee of one hiipindi. francs four pounds sterling was charged, was advised to use tulcurn, which ad- "Vico, although reveal with astil ment, was followed, and resulted Ja perfect cur (Signed) Lowie tower,

1123 madway. New York, U. H. A.

December 16, 1900.

Frencli physicians, particularly those -making a specialty of the treatment of skin dise; have for many youšero- garded Cuticura as a specifin rnd havo proscribed it freely. Jebjoys the re istinction of being prescribed in the Bopital Saint Luis, Paris, one of the Target and most famous hospitals in worli devoted esclusively to the treat- ment of diseases of the skin.:

SUFFERED FIVE YEARS

Cured by Cuticura.

"I have been suffering from writulion -of-therelrin format For

S two years under med kalltreatment, dur ing which time, i was Lented by several doctors but derived no benefit whit Aven from their skill, The first relief t was from Cutiera and now thank Gid und the Cuiseura Remedies, i ara, I think, perfectly cared. I used two sets of Cutiene Horn, Cuticura Oninvar, auch Cutiera Pilla since last Qetition, and I can reeminend the Cuticura fem- „odies to any pesen aufering from ibo

·sarne malady. Edward Mannering, 34, Claremont St., Dublin, May 12, 1906,

Cemphie Tutorial and laternal 'Fraiment for 11., very" "Flugtige strof hifiants, Cikinirem,ntal Adultisewn- Copieube Surp sal bestye THE SKIN, AKIHITU

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BIG WORKS IN ADEN HARBOUR.

It is proposed to bring the scheme of Al n barbour forward more prominently. It hes much more than an academic interest for Aden, Apart from the fact that all shipowners are General Chang Hsun, who was sent the greatly interested in it, the question, whether -charges-tf-obtaining $995 by false proteniss, long afterwards when the strength of the wind inactivity of the executive committes in regard Japanese from crossing the American frontier, other day. by Governor Chu hispae of Kirin, the Port Trust should contribute to its cost It was proved that the defendant, represiating had become territic three mora guns wers frel to emigration-serangements to Palestine-ard and Mr. Roof, who is atout to pay 5; state visit to hunt vg Hunghuize in that province metaforer unit store what it has alre dy contri- himself to be a clerk in the Crown Eelicitor's to inforia the community that the tpyboon other matters. A motion was carried on the to Mexico, will perroually take the matter up to for thousand of the bandits on the buted, in view of other schemas of more im

fice, caled at Np. 34, Temple Street, Yaumati, bad arrival. The wind was blowing from the proposal of the American delegate to contine

Bath, ultime at a place called. Hingisubuta perigoce from. the mercantile commanity's the speeches to ten minutes each, but the very

to the north of Ninguta, A desperate battle point of view, is of importance. Since its and informed the inmates he was a man of North and North East, and the typhoon was at infinence. From the mistress of this house heita height from 3 to 4 o'clock on Saturday at speaker refused accept the call to stop

encued, resulting in the complete victory of the comer cement in Dezember 1850, the dredg when the time was up and the uproar contine

and tan dead Hunghuize lay on the fold of results of the dredging bave been practi Government troops. After the fight a hundred ing has already cost nearly twenty lakes and, notwithstanding this heavy expenditure the asked $50, telling her that if she gave him this morning. amonat he would get her son a position as

for ten minutes, at the end of which time he

battle, while fifteen were captured. A number cally devoid of benefit to the mercantile com of the wounded got away into the hills. The clerk in the offles of the Crown solicitor, and

on the game and went on for another n It is not a bad place to spend an

troops lost five killed and twenty-three wounded. munity, who have contributed the greater bo would sert work on $15 a incoth. The

No less than thirty-two villages belonging to part of its cost in the shape of tolls on

reads Imported and exported; woman was delighted at the prospects opening

the Hangkuze were destroyed by the troope, It is proposed now to deepen the channe the inmates having already fled in the moans For her and, but unfortunately had not $50.

basin to thirty feat at a cost of about mooring time. This band was until the fight the most 13 lakhs, but what is necessary to consider now She had not more than $25. This amount was.

powerful body of bandits in Kirin.-N. C. is whether the Port Trast caz undertake such Daily News.

a scheme. The Port. Trast cannot be expected to devote all its funda to dredging to the togloot of other important works, which will bring a good return, such as improved wharfage.. This

God The TKK str. Nippon Maru-left-Manila other schemes are of more-direct-importance on 13th inst., and is due here this morning. to the mercantile community as opposed to The P&O. str. Oceana laft Singapore for shipping interests. The Aden Fort Commis- this port on the 14th inst. at 8.30 m. with the sion urged that the Imperial Government should outward English Mail, and is due, hore to-

The str. Breconshire left Singapore on Friday 18th inst., and is dus here to-morrow at 4 p.m.

The N.Y, K. str. Inaba Maru (European Lana) left Bingapore for this port on the 14th inst., The Glen Lice str. Glenstrae eft Singapore on the 15th just, and may be expected here on the 20th inst

sufficient for the rogue, and in took it and told the women he would call next day.

But he did not, instead he called at the bonsa next door, and there represented himself to to a Sanitary inspector's interpreter. He # reafened to prosecute the tenant of this bouss for keeping it in such a filthy condition, and further stated that he had information

Tho steamers in port at the time were the "Sui tai," "Winghang," "Lungshan,"

Taiping” and “Yruta," and the guybos miantes. *Mɔorben" and "Tsingtao, They wars allmusing holiday-in-these-dull-time." well secured and no damage of importancy wa dons, even among the smaller craft which sought shelter early The Prage. Sonts of Prapa Grande, suffered greatly, and the walls which were damaged by the typhoon of September 15th last year and on which the repairs wera completed not more than three months are, are Bow in need of repair agais. The wall at Bishop's Bay was thrown down to an extent of more then sixty metres, but few people ever believed that

THEOSOPHY.

The Hon. Nan Herbert, whose family bare preparty in the New Forest, is coming here with Mrs. Tingley, the leader of the American Theosophists, to start a Theosophists' school in Hashire. It is intended to try and spread Madame Blavatski, M. Annie. Berant and Mrs. Percy Sinnett have failed, the new comes are not likely to succeed,

LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS.

to the effet that this woman-was. kidnapping at wail' would staid a typhoon. If the president of the Malayi Auli Opium Conference, the theosophist doctrines in England, but where morrow at about 1 p.m...

children. Unless she paid kita $200 he would prosecute her, and inform the authorities regarding her second offence. She paid the bogus interpreter 8200, but later he was arrested. Mr. Hazeland sentenced him to six weeks' imprisonment and six bours' stocks.

TYPICALLY CHINESE.

space between the old and new wall had been filled up proba ly no serious damage would

Lave been sustained. -

CATS, AS`À SANITARY JOBAT.

seaded the delegatibu, which included delegates from the Anti-Opian Societies of Singapore, Penang, Selangor, and Malacca, Mr. The dore There was quite a font of water in many of Taylor, M.P., introduced the deputation and

A large tblso there were also present some half a dozen to India to see what can be done to destroy the be streets. Two shops cnil psedia the Bazaar, killing six persons and injuring eight others other members of Parliament. Dr. Connelly pest of rats in the plague areas, for the rats who were removed to the Chinese hospital. The explained that the delegation represented are blamed Er spreading the disease. If the electric-light service was entirely disorganised, the opinion of the Chiness community and experiment is successful more cats will be sent. most of the wires and the brackets by which, this anissionary bodies. They were of opinion.am of opinion that we can epare them.

they were suspended are now tying in the streets or swinging loosely overhead, and it seems improbable that the service can be resumed under a month.

that the present system of the opium traffic ju the - Straits Settlements and the Federate,

Malay Slates was eminentlyunsatisfactors, and they enlogised the action of Mr. Bireb, the. British Resident in Perak, and Mr. Cowan,

Protector of Chinese, is en daaro tries to retrive the traffic. They urged that the example of the Japanese in Formosa and the United States in the Philippines should be followed and the

CHINESE STUDENTE,

the

The Danish str. Tranquebar left Kobe ori Friday the 13th instant at pm. and may be ex pected imerè ou or about Friday the 20th inst.

The IG.M. str. Flest carrying the Germen Mails with dates from Berlin of the 7th mit, left Colombo on Baturday the 14th inst. a.m., and may be expected here on or about Tuesday the 24th inst.

Then

BIT, Prinz

The comprehensive committes formed by the The evidence giren in a case which cams

Chins Association and the bina Society to bef re the Mixed Court at Shanghai on

draw up at the enggestion of Sir Juhu Jordau, September 10th proved that individus) Chinese

an official statement showing what the cost of are sometimes prepared to take drastic if

education is at varions English educational The I.Q.M. str. Prinz Heinrich left Kobe somewhat weird, measures to prevent opium The intrepid Commander Peary is to have

establishments and colleges, so as to afford via Nagasaki and Shanghai on Sandoy the 15th smoking by members of their families. "The another try to reach the North Pole, and will

Chinese the opportunity of readily raising the inat., p.n..and may be expected here on or about Busung principal, Sung

ffor he was

and best wes soarcely before long make positively his las:

advantages sppearance in the othern realms of ice and

sterk, atd Mr. C. G. Alabaster, the secretary; here on Thursday the 12th inst, arrived at

then, is SCHILDK

making progress with ma scoased) was found in Tuenfong Road with

its Caenlay the 2464, 1st Sigismund which left hia legg shackled by wooden blocks which were snow. ID interview in a recent

Bumber of

informa me that schools and boarding

bontes screwed around bis ge Inspector Aiers Jarper's Weekly he repeated his bops to make imi trade in the Straits should be suppressed are pouring information into, bis office for the Manila on Sunday the 15th inst, at 6 a.m.- slated that inquiries had been ronde and it

the final dash, and expressed

the conviction that - appered that Borg was an opium smoker and sucess awaited him. Thas far he holds the in from three to five years. After giving auch his father adopted that novel method of record for the nearest approach to the northern information as to the circumstances of the trade preventing him from going to un opiam shop. extremity of the earth's axis: but this does not and its evil efecte, Dr. Connelly declared that Sarg when questioned by the Court said that content the great exploer, and with him this

now was the time for the British Govern the latter had ordered his brother to do so. This will be my last attempt," he said in the

The Assessor, Dr. Burchel, raid that, acording into view, "and I believe it will be successful reform. Sir. Alexander, secretary of the Ax(i- Chinese law the father would have been quile The beginning and the end of the Polar expe- Opium Bocisty, supported the provions speaker justified had he shackled the young mar, but dition may be expressed in one word, and that the brother was not. Aurreat was, therefore, word is 'foo! It is not the cold, it is not the and then Mr. Churchill ross and apologised for issued for the arrest of the brother and Sung exposure, but the failure of supplies, that wrecks the absence of Lord Elgin, owing to an import joyfully obtained his literly with free legs. the enterprise."

ant engagement. He promised, however, that

The IG.,str. P. E. Friedrich which left er nsideration of the committee. The bensy here on Wednesday the 11th inst., arrived at list of students now going to Japan and the Singapore on Sunday the 15th isst at 3 pm. United States is likely to be deflected to some

The Boston air. Shawmut arrived at Victoria extent. to these shores by the compilation of B.C. on the 13th inst.

particulars, for Chinese authorities and The CPR. str. Empren of India arrived

thezo

be asked to contribute a sum of twelva lakhs towards the cost of deepening the harbour It is hoped that they may now agree to do thie, and thus put the Port Trust in a position to carry out other improvements.

WEATHER REPORT.

The Hongkong Chorvátory yesterday issued the following report

On the 16th at 12:35 p.m.-The barometer has risen a little in the neighborhood of Hongkong and fallen slightly over the Philip. pines, Forms and the E. coast of China.

The depressici over the Preiße is a typhoon This morning it opens to be situatat to the East of North Luzun, and to be moring towards N.W. or WN.W. The Japanese retards are, however, not yet to hand.

The bigli pressure is probably lying over the N, part of the feds of sect

The N.E. winds are expected to freshen in winde will probably prevail over the N. part the Formoss Channel, and 18. Vacking to N

of the China Sea.

Hongkong rainfall for the 24 hours and at 10a.m. to-day, 5,55 inches.

The forecast for the 24 hours ending at noon to-day is as follows

E. to N.E.

his brother had shackled him, not his father, and time it is to touch the Pole or quit for good.ment to set, for the time was ripe for parola will be able-to-fell-at-a-glance just-w--Yokohama at 7.30 s.m.on Sanday the 13th instongkong & Neighbourhood winds,moderate

to go about it and what it will coat. When 16 and left again at noon same day for Kobe where the Chinese Imperial Boar of Education, to all statement has been completed, it will be sent to she is due to arrive at 11 a.ox, to-day.

The C.P.F. str. Tartar arrived Shanghai at the Vicerrys, and to all educational establish- 3 p.. on Saturday the 14th instant, and left ments in all parts of the Chinese Empire. Sir Edward Grey has blessed the work of the gain midnight same day for Nagasaki whore

she is due to arrive at 4 p.m. to-day:

I fair

7. "N‚", "winds," Formees Channel... ...freshening. South coast of China between

Same No. 1, Hongkong and Lamooks)

2.E. to E South coast of Chins betro

Hongkong and Hainan. winds,moderate,

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