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Pear-Bug and two of his Judiar dairy asi TELEGRAMS. ante have been remanded for the manslanghor of a Chinsman at Sham-shui-po last month.
A Foochow letter says that the natives of Fakian orgained a society called Chin Yasa bai and sand an express to the effect it is stated that, as the result of the Russo- that according to the Oarba Hai iohí Shimbun Japanese and the Franco-Japausso acrange- ments, France will take Yunnan, Russ' the outer Mongolia and Japan the province of Fukles and the negotiations thore if with China Japanese newspaper has published such nowe will soon be published, etc., and that as the said the fate of Fakien is very uncertain and there-
business, and while the national prestige counts for a good deal with most of us, it is only after office hours really that it matters, We bave seen how on passenger lines the red ensign has failel to compensate many people for cheaper fares or greater comforts and CO.,indulgences. With a sort of ring," and Javel fures, we expect that ench national will show preference for his own flag, but it would be shear humbug to pretend that there is an appreciable number who in such á matter would consider patriotista before pocket. The empire does not suffer parti-
ularly when a subject choses to travel by an Fore the natives of Fakien and other Chinese alion line, but his pocket or convenience should adopt masures to stop such being carried night if he consistently refused to Pat Kieoning Ball in Han strest, Foocbow, on out and it was ducided to have a meeting tronize the foreigner. In the matter the 21st September. The meeting, was pro of maila it is the safest possible prophecy hibited by the authorities, to make that that route will be most
CELEBRATED favoured which is
BLEND.
VERY OLD LIQUEUR
SCOTCH
A PURE · MALT WHISKY
OF
GENUINE AGE
VERY FINE
most expeditious,
her things being equal The land rule is bound to beat all the sea routes, nud to heat them more hundsomely in the future than it is doing now. The vexed-question of subsidies will before long be simplified it is inevitable. The "all red", ugitation had come too late. At present it appears the all railway route costs the posital autho- ritica more, but that is a detail which will
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The Right Perd. Bishop Pozzoni, opon in- vitation by the Delegate of the Pope at Philip paos. left here for Manila on Saturday per sa Rubi” to join with some eleven bishops of the various districts for the oslebration of the feist of the Blessed Rosary, which is to take place dinary assembly of 12 bishops in one p rticolar on the first Sunday in Ostob This extrane town in the Far East may be I joked upɔg as an unique erent in scclusiastical history. A very valuable and magnifient crown of precious stones, presented by the catholic inhabitants of the Philippines, will be put on the ancient Rosary, and the imposing ceremony of corens and beautiful statan of the Blessed Virgin ot
tion will be performed by the Delegate of the Pope, assisted by 12 bishops and clergy from the different provinces, to be followed by a selama procession through the city of Manila.
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LONDON'S LORD MAYOR.
LONDON, September 29th. John Bell has been cleated Lord Mayor of London, ...
[Alderman Sir John Bell is chairman sud managing director of Wealock Brewery Co. He was born in 1844.]
OBITUARY,
LoNnox, September 29th. The Duke of Baden is dead... [Frederick I, succeeded bis father Grand Duke Leopold as ralar of the Grand Duety of Baden in 1852.)
SFLOODING IN FRANCE.
LONDON, September 20th. Much damage has been done by floods in France.
TAFT IN JAPÁN.
Tokyo, September 28th. Mr. Taft, the U.S. Secretary for War, arrived at Shimbashi to-day, his landing being the occasion of a popular deinoustration. Official Fre At Peking, on September 20th, was issued a
ceptions were given at Yokohama and decree in the name of the Empromes Dowager Tokyo, and Mr. Taft is being acknowledging that a Constitution is necessary entertained as a state guest at Shiba to the country. As the two Houses of Partia
Palace.
WHISKY. surely be amandel as the line, devolops, and ite patronage increases. The complaint that letters endorsed "vin Siberia "ure enclosed in mail bags for the ocean route is a serious one, and we trust the local postal authorities noted it in our columas. It is, of course, not correst to auggest that the superscription was purposely ignored; it has been due to carelessness among the sorters, perhaps due 19 overwork. There would be no occasion for the ruch and bustle with which our wailsment cannot at once be inaugurated, it will be are made up for despatchy if the public were
necessary first to establish an Assembly of Ministers to confer ou Stats matters and to to be a little more considerate. Much is left
prepare the foundations of Constitutional to the last moment that coult very well be Government. Prince Pa Lung and the Grand sent in earlier, and the strain of mail day" Secretary Sun Chia-nai are appointed to preside in utany offices is possibly a result of pre-
over the said Assembly and they are commanded rious slackness, though this is not to over look the fact that some things have to wait tl the last possible moment.
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BIRTHS.
-ÓBORN, wife of Chat: H-Laters; a son.-
On September 21st at Soochow, the wife of Dr. A. G. HEARN, of a son.
MARRIAGE.
The Gorman, Mail, of the 28th August was delivered in Loudon on the 27th inst
1.E. the Governor has appointed the Rav. T. H. Vogel, of the Basel mission, to be a member of the Board of Examiners in succession to the Rev. G. Gusamsun resigned.
To-morrow, October 1st, the Daily Pics attains its Jabiles and as a supplement to the Jubilee number wa are reproducing in fac-simile the first number of the paper, pablished on 1st October, 1857,
The bar Star ferry wharf at Kowloon is for use on the 15th-prox. It is a substantial nearing complation, and is expected to be ready
will provide the ascommodation which is looking straaturs sed the waiting rooms erooted
required in inclement weather.
Melbourne fined three Chinese soldiers $1 each At the Police Court on Saturday Mr.
for travelling from Canton to Hongkong on the Ying King" without paying their passages. It was stated, that they were recruits and hoarded the steamer st Canton in mistake for
a cruiser.
confer with the Grand Cormoil on detailsa əd details are to be presented to the Thress for modes of procedure, Haring settled upon these
Imperial sanction. There was also a decreet in the name of the Empress Dowager granting Prince Chau the privilaga of riding on horas book, and the Grand Secretary Chang Chih Badan-chair within the procincts of the Western tung the privilege of riding in a two-boscer
gate of the Imperial Palace.
MILITARY GUNPRACTICE.
The Harbour Master has received info - ation from the Military Authorities that guo Practice will be carried out as under
REUTER'S BERVICE.]
MOROCCO.
LONDON, September 26th.
The Prokob are furtifying round Casa.
blanca in the event of the chief Maley. Kugahid joining the rebals against General Drudo.
LATER.
Kid Sid Elarbi, an envoy from the Sultas, isa arrived at Casablancs to consult with the French. Four more tribes bavê sent delegates to terms of peace. The market in Casablanca has been re-opened.
OBITUARY.
LONDON, September 20th. The death of Colonel Doana is announced.
THE AMERICA" CUP.
On Monday, the 7th October, from Stras- cutters, in a north-westerly direction, at ranger up to 6,000 yards, commencing at 12.15 pm, and
ber, from Stonecutters, in a north-westerly finishing at 2 p.m.; on Tuesday, the 9th Octo-
oing at 7p.m., and Halsbing at 11 p.m., ou Thurs- directi›m, at manges up to 6,000 yards, commen-
LONDON, September 28th- The New York Yacht Club has declined day, the 10th October, from Stonecutters, in Sir Thomas Lipton's challenge. a westerly direction, at ranges up to 6,000 yards, commencing at 2 p.m., sed finishing at 5 p.m.i on Friday, the 11th October, from Stone. 6,000 yards, commencing at 7p.m., and finishing is due to the challenge not giving the dimen catters, in a westerly direction, at ranges up to to accept the challenge of Sir Thomas Lipton
at 11 pm on Monday, the 14th October,sions of the challenger, while imposing new, from Stonecutters, in a north-westerly direction, special conditions as to type, size and power at ranges up to 6,000 yards, commencing at.
of the defender.
A Peking letter states that the members of 7 pm, and finishing at 11 p.m.; on Tuesday, the Ministry of Posts and Communications have the 22nd October, from Stonecutters, in a
moon:
LATER.
The refusal of the New York Yacth Club
THE CHINESE ON THE RAND.
LONDON, September 26th. A riot has occurred owing to coolies under notice of repatriation refusing 13 make up time lost by unauthorised absenca. The police volleyed, wounding 15 coolies.
LOCAL SPORT.
CRICKET.
K.K.C.C.
CORINTHIAN WATER POLO DINNER.
At the King Edward Hotel on Saturday
The opening match of the season at the night the Corinthian Yacht Club'e water polo Hongkong Cricket Club was played on Saturdayed a number of friends at diuzzer, among the team, and the members of nommittee, entertain. when the 1st XI mat * All Comers." Scores twenty-four present being Mr. A. Rodger, president of the V.R.C., Mr. R. Henderson, the water polo referee, sad Mr. Tompletou.
ALL COMERS.
1. J. Wishart, Claxton
IR
R. Pestonji, & Turner b Slanger Leathes & W. F. F. Swan, st Lauting Peake
H. R. Makin, at Lamning Poako
E. R. Hill absent,
O
F.1. Gelthorpe, cLanning b Penice
9
F.U. Kendall, Lmning b Taylor
ม
Dr. Atzinson not out...
E. L: Artol absent
A. V. F. Sabley Turner
EP. H. Lang absent
Maj. Stephenson e Hall & Fowlor
J. P. . Greenhalgh, è Morrell Peake...
R. O. Hutchison e Lucy b Fowler
5.8. Lagi b-Peake
M. E. Asper, Lamming b Tarnor
3
31
12
R. P. Carter, Suunger Leather b Taylor 18
1. W. Sayer, b Pense
A. O. Brawn, not out ...
W. W. Chitty, & Launing & Peake
Lient. Lannoit, R.,
U
Lieut. C. B. Down, e Fowler Taylor
Extras
17
Total
150
Jer X
W. H. Powell, e Down b.. Maki A.1. Caton, bw, hireenhalgh
J. Hall & Swank Greenhalgh
2
H, A. Foviere Pestouli Chitty
J. M. C. Tror not out
33
Lt. Lueg e Hauoo; b Chitty
U
13
did not hat
A. F. Lanning, and ont
W. C.D. Turner
..E. Morrell
1. E. Stanger Lantiem
Extrus
A. W. J. Penke
Total
94
BOWLING ANALYSIS.
1st 1.
Overs, Mid. uu yks.
Stanges-Louthen......
Peske...... Cinxtou Morrell
Tumor
7
#
37
3
1
2
Kover
30
Taylor
ALL COMERS.
Makin
Wisbert ... Greenhalgh
Pestonji tantsy
17
KOWLOON N. MIDDLESEX REGMIENT. This match was played at Kowloon on Satur day, and resulted in a win for the civilian team by runs. The scores were
Co. MIDDLESER, Bobinson, run att......
Edwards, Sharp.
14
Maokoskill, Down, b Clegg Day bigg
-Lowe, Clogg, Close
Clelland, b. Rolfe
Bead, c Downes, h Koise Nackenzie, e Downes, b'Suurpe Lebeaud, Rolfe ...... Curwen, not out May. run out
Extras.
Total......
KOWLOUR.
Shaip, b Mackenziw Stephen, b Lowe....... Flatt, c Lowe, Makusti Holfe, o Kobinson, Lowe. Downe,e Libennd, blows Clegg, b Mackarkill. Dourlett, o Mead, b Mackaskill Gipede, not all
Hammerton, b Lowe...... Milles, b Lowe. Seandem, b Lowe.....
ExtraM
Total
Bon Ives KOWLOON..
Sharp, b Edwardą ..................... Rolle, Mackenzio, b Carwen........ Fiatt, biny Goode, kb, h Edwarda Downe, not out
Mackaskili Lowe
Total for 4 wickets 37 BOWLING ANALYSIS,
G Co. MIDLENEK.
Overs. Mid. Eane. Wkts.
10
20
BILLIARDS.
STEVENSON, HINDA,
13
The second match between the English champion, Mr. W. H. Stevenson, and Mr. E. H. Hinds, one of the best of local players, took On September 20th, at Mokanshan, to Erazi bean, during the past few days, in daily consult-westerly direction, at ranges ap to 8000 yards,
place at St. George's Club on Saturday night ation with their Excellencies Na Tung and commencing at 9:30 am, and Gnishing at 12
before a large attendance. Neither player Yuan Shih-kai of the Waiwupu in regard to from Stonecutters, in a westerly directi:, on Thursday. the 24th October,
appeared to begin good form,' and the game was net such a good one as that played at the Hong. the question of the redemption of the Peking-at ranges up to 10,000 yarde, commencing at
kong Club. The exhibition opened with the Hanko Railway.
| 9.30 am, and nishing at 12 noon; on
usual three games of pyramids, Stevenson von H. E. the Governer has been pleased, under Monday, the 8th October from Stonecat
ceding Hinds four balli. Hinds won two out of instructions received from the Secretary of ters, in a north-westerly direction, at ranges
The three games, getting ten balls to Stevenson's State for the Colonies, to direct that the p at up to 6,000 yards, commencing at 6.30 p.m., THE ANGLO-RUSSIAN AGREEMENT.six each time. In the game of billiards, 100 of Assistant Superintendent of Police and and finishing at 11 p.m.; on Tuesday, the
us. Stevenson. conceded the local player 60 Police Magistrate in the now Territories shall 29th ob.r from Stonecutters, in
LONDON, September 26th.
points, and was beaten by 260 Stevenson be amalgamated; and that Mr. E. R. Hallifax weiterly rection, at ranges up to 10,000 yards,
The Anglo-Russian Agreement absorbs started scoring on his second shot, opple shall continue to perform the duties of such commencing at 0.3) s.m., and fishing at 12 interest. The pupers expect that the Ca- losing hazards getting him into good post under the title of District officer.
noon; on Thursday, the 31st October, from binct will consider a reduction of the forces or top table play. After i
On September 23rd, at Stanghai, HENKY WILLIAM PILCHEE, to REBECCA second daughter of the late James MacCormac of Limerix, Ireland. DEATH.
On September 21st, at Shanghai, WADE FAVORITE, suddenly, aged 20 years,
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the above dates, practice will take place on If the weather is unfavourable on any of the following day. All stipe, janke and other vessels are to keep clear of the ranges.
KULANGSU (AMOY) MUNICIPAL COUNCIL.
LATHE.
Government is friendly to the Couveution, Official circles in Berlin state that the
the treaty not affecting German commers interests. A section of the press also takes This view, but another section -considers that the treaty is the coping stone of the building of British evolution policy.
a miss and later Biannun, misia a sodra of 30, following this *** of break which waĄ mainly made from nursery cannons, Hinds
Mr. A. McKIRDE: presided, and in asking those present to charge their glasses to do honour to the visitors, remarked that all would be sorry to bear that Dr. Clark was unable to attand owing to illness. It would be a pleasure to all present to us among them a sport second to nous in this Colony, Mr. Rodger, chairman of the V.R.C. (applause). It was on nocesacy to inform Mr. Rodger that all were pleased to see him in attendance, also Mr. Handerson, who as referes of the water polu msteber had been criticised very considerably, but after ail said and done they could only come to the conclusion that in bis trying duties Mr. Hon derson had noted fairly and equarely (applanee) There could be no doubt about the fact that the best team had won the shield, but at the same time the Corinthians had had hard, luck. However, t'ey were all good sports, and would try again next year, and there was not
the least doubt they would do better (hear, hear). As far as the Corinthian polo team WHS concerned, there had been no friction> and he was stre mombers of the V.B.C would agree with him that competition was a good thing in sport. At the V.R.C aquatic sports the Corinthians had given a good account of themselves, winning all of the most important events, so that on the whole they had had a very good year (applana). The spasker then called on all to rise and drink the-houth-of-their-guests.
This was done and,
Mr. RODGER in responding said it gave him great pleasure to be a guest of the number of sportamen he me before him. There could be no doubt about the foot that the best team had won the shiold, but if the - Corinthians had played with a little more combination there. might have been a diferent eading to the competition. He greatly appreciated the hozour bestowed upon him as chairman of the V.R.C He then called on his fellow visitors to charge thair glasses and drink to the health of the Corinthima Yacht Club s pola team and their better luck next season. When the toast was honoured
Mr. R. WITCHELL, captain of the tomar, thanked Mr. Rodger för bis vary kiad remarks. The Corinthians had had hard-Inok. They were beaten, and beaten fairly, but they were. mot always going to be beaten, and he trasted that next year they would come out on top (applause).
Mr. M. Molves, a member of committee, said he was pleased to see Mr. Rodger among them. In his presence they had a man whose opinions with regard to sport could always, be relied upon (hear, hear), Aod when Mr. Rodger remarked, that the Corinthians had had hard lack, and that the best team had won, they could take it for granted that duch was the 426).
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Other members of the Qaminthian team spoke with regard to the increasing interest shown in water polo which, they tested, would con- tinue, and all hoped that their team would come oat on top next year.
HONGKONG HOCKEY CLUB,
The annual meeting of the Clab takes place to-morrow (Tuesday). The report of the sea- son 1906-7 states that the scoppiar a erodit balance of $17.83 on 80th Beptember, 1907.
The Clab played 17 matches, winni g 8 losing 6, the remaining 3 being drawn.
The Challenge Cup, though it attracted only 6 entries, proved a grest success, being won for the second year in ascession by the 118th Infantry, who defeated the Middlesex Regiment. in the final. The Club succumbed to the ultimate
winners in the first roun)‚ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ $52.25 oa 30th September, 1907,
The Cap Zuza shows a credit balance of
Tue Club enjoyed a visit I representatives and won the ongo the Clab journ
and Stevenson on his twelfth viell
then jude a series of furrideable, although not great!
to the tably added another 60 to his score, Then he just the white hill and gave his. ponant à deable bault. From fivo succeeding Hinda only realidad four points, but in his „play put up a break of 43. Storenson then played seren shots for a score of 93, and at the interent the score stond pe
It is stated that a modus rivendi 'Eas been Stonecatters, in a westerly direction, at ranges in India, though military opinion is opposed be failed on a drag shot. HONGKONG, SEPTEMBER 30TH, 1907.
tentatively arranged between the Chinese and to 10,000 yards, commencing at 9:30 am, to It on the ground of the native unrest. French representatives at Shanghai with regard
and finishing at 12 noon. THERE was not really anything of the to the French Tramway Extension into Chinese nature of an agitation" at Hongkong territory. It is proposed that the line from against the Siberian mail route;" 45 ล Fangpang (Square Pond) to Bishob'iso (Slaut correspondent seems to have told a British ing Bridge) shall be built by Chinese them agency. The fact that two or three letteras selves, that this shall be forever Chinose despatched by that route, went astray, led property, and that both Chinese. and Franck to a suggestion that, until it had had time tam shall be allowed to run on the whole
line. to get thoroughly organized, the trans Siberini-route would not be found altogether The inarriage took place in Peking, on dependable. Hongkong is not concerned in Sept. 29, of Baron Vitale, Interpretar of the Italian Legation, to a young Chinese lady any way to praise or condemn particular The wedding was celebrated, "L'Echo de mail routes, save as they may be found to Tientsin" states, at the Peitang Cathedral by serve their purpose. The much talk of an Mgc. Jarline, and was largely attended, and "All Red" or purely British route for our on September 23rd B. Borghese gave a dinner in honour of the newly married pair. Baron mails left us unexcited. We waited to see Vitale and his bride leave immediately for if the C.P.R. mail could beat, existing Italy.. popular lines, and it didn't. Now that the
It is notified in the Gazette that the Crown
Minates of ■ meeting of the Council held at the Board Room, ou the 10th September 1007
Present-Messrs. W. N. Wallace (Chair man), C. A. V. Bowra, Nuang Tr'an-chow, W., Kruse, the Health Officer and the Secretary.
1. The minutes of the last meeting are read, and confirmed,
2. The Superintendent of Police reports the following cases have been dealt with at the Mixed Court since the last meeting.
SUMMONSES
Inud route is actually delivering mail matter has resumed and re-entered into and upon Ping Breach of contract 1, Debt 1, Obstructing
Breach of Municipal Regulations 3, Allo v ing pigs to atray 17, Committing a nuisance.1, ahead of any of the ocean routes, it is Shan Inland Lot No. 1, Piug Shan in the Now a public rout,
becoming increasingly popular, and will Territories, ander and by virtue of the
SUMMARY ARRESTS. emtinue to do so. The correspondent to provisions contained in the Crown Lease of Assault 1, Illegally carrying arms 1, Drunk Theft 4, Breach of Municipal Regulations 1, whour expedition is a desideration, and that such Lot dated 17th August, 1903, as is shown and incapable I, Committing a nuisance 2, embraces the majority, ddos 'not care a
plan signed by the Land Officer and Washing clothes at a public-wall 1, Being un straw under what Ang his mail matter deposited in the District Land Office of the enclos premier for an unlawful purpose 1,
Northern District at Tai Po, Now Territories;
(Signed) W.N. WALLACE, travels. So long as it goes quickly and and also for general information that a safely to iis destination, that is all he memorial of re-entry by Government of the
By order, troubles about. There is o sentiment in said lot has been registered according to law
:
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Chairman.
C. BERKELEY MITCHELL
Secretary.
CANADA AND JACENS
*SIETOLINI.
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Winds started away after the hutorial with breaks of 25 and 16, Stereomon saman very slowly for a time, but szenitally patting up a
LONDON September 27thy The Canadian Manufacturers Association has passed a resolution that it will be break of a hen he tried a losing Hazard of disastrous to abrogate the Anglo-Japanese exactly trus, he fallet. Tater Stevenson increas
the red into the top pocket, but the spotrat beings Treaty, which is greatly developed trade
red his dore, by another 24, his total then being while Hinds score stood at 881, Then the between Ga
lecki cunist playel twelve shots for a score of
of slow play , and after a period of
the champion came on with a carb of 31, breaking through a miss cus, Tad closing stage 126
and Japan
as due to Mr.
sett, for kindly auditing the soconate, the season 14 members WOLD but many have resigned or left the fat 51, members on the list, the Committee hopes, will be Abuted this coming sess
countergy ke MEDVET EU Hongkong)
ES BANI NOTES AL and not afford a brilliant exhibition of the 193
SHANGHAL
AKREST OF EBOREIGNER
popular game Hinds made two breaks of 25 and 18 ant ran it with an unfinished 19 while Stevenson a last right bele did not realise more
muro H
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SMUGGLING AMMUNITION
La crdered the Brit in and France the British and ruct the governor özőrnor of Annain 40.
Buggling of arms from Hongkong and smally coses of such neilt of revolutionaries
Imental to the situa
pence of the local
consented ruleach are
In case the export goods are suspectul irst be sout to the copsal of sho from where he goods, wore imported the place to whion the goods are to be ported will be arourt sited
cit
The trade with Mac in arms and. It has been known for some time thet number of marious Amering bank sotes were reco
ammpeliion will be temporarily stopped.
-47-B 419 any hiding bost be found handing hoang virgalated in the Settlement, and carefet It wil tras te doen het in luni pogovor arms eud ammunition to the bandits mach inuiries were made, with a result that obtevenson scored 7 rate the leader what will not be allowed to have any guns to Septeinter 23rd at about I am, the Hongnewscoring 101, On the conelson, of the gam protect herself from pirates, palloo succeeded in effecting the arrest of avanson entertained the spectators with som American named Gould on a Reg of living exhibition play uttered apurious bank aules,
5-Howards are offered to those who find put smuggling. Uwitere il Gazette, n
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