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ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841,

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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1st, 1907.

Chinese correspondent, we are assured that thie would not be permitted. The market people understand that they would in say case share in the hoom and benents expected by all other tradesmen, and it is further

CO., understood that they have been approached, and are quite willing to make arrangements to cater for the swollen demand without going to the length imagined by the nervous critic. On the other hand, we are asked to contemplate the immediate results of a hundred thousand visitors from the interior staying in the locality for a week. A simple process of arithmetic. will show what a very large sum of money should be brought to the Colony and left-here- Each person must spend something, and that something, however small, when mul-, tiplied by the number of visitors, presents

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itself in the aggregate as an inducement to the tradesmen of Hongkong to give their hearty support to the scheme. That this is the view taken by ninety-five per cent of the persons approached on the matter is 13.90 statement with which Mr. Ho Kor-TONG

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At the annual general meeting of the Roy TELEGRAMS. MINISTERING CHILDREN'S LEAGUE. Sanitary Institute held at the Lecture Room of the Institute on Wednesday last the following Ofoers were elected for the coming session

hairman: Mr. T. L. Perkins; Committee: D. Clark, Mr. A. H. Ough, Mr.A P. Bamy, Mr.

R Hemmings: Hon. Secretary: Mr, E. Ralpha: Hon, Ast, Secretary': Mr. Alfred. Carter; Hon. Tresurer: Mr. W. H. Waulay.

["DAILY PRESS" #KOLUSIVE SERVICE.].

THE GERMAN SCANDAL

LONDON, October 31st. Count Kuno Moltke has appealed

The Ministering Children's League that excellent organisation founded some years ago by the Countess of Meath whereby children og parents comfortably off were enabled to show 'na practical way their sympathy for the young people less fortunately circumstadood

SUPREME COURT.

Thursday, 81st October.

IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION.

BEFORE MR. H. H. J. GoXPERTZ (ACTINGE PUISNE JUDGE).

AN INFANT'S DISABILITY. Chung Wa Cheung sued Hang Tin Po for

The Hon. Treasurer of the Aliso Memorial against the decision of the Court which by an notive branch, and the result of the $394.56 principal and interest due on a pro-

and Affiliated Hospitals acknowledges, with thanks, the following (Hospital Sunday) donn tions to the funds of the Hospitals-

St. John's Cathedral... Union Church... Ma Wesleyan Chinese Church A B Mission Obiasse Ciuro

711

St. Peters (Seaman's) (3 offertory, Peak Church....

St. Stephens C. M. 8. Church Berlin Mission

$149.06 -78,20 3455 21.15

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14.83 5.25

W. H. Mock, the well-known writer, said at a dinner in New York, apropos of new deffai

acquitted Herr Harden. EARTHQUAKE IN BOKHARA.

LONDON, October 31st. An earthquake, has occurred at Karatag, Bokhara, in which it is be loved that 15,000 people have been killed.

tion of Sacialism: "I find that definition rather THE VLADIVOSTOCK MUTINY, confusing. It reminds me of the young Oxford said the youth, late one night, I'd like to nek atudent's badings with the policeman. "Offer,'

permit me to call you an as You movə pu,' you a question.' 'Very well, sir.' Deen the law the offer growled. Bai stop a bit, continued the youth. Does the law permit me to call an as a policeman. The law dea't say nothing about that, was the graff reply. Then,' said the youth,' good-night, Mr. Policaman. "

by no means taxed our credulity; and we ware less surprise than gratified to learn. from him that already fifteen thousand dollars have been contributed or promised. towards the initial cost of promotion, all of

There is a storm in the telophone teacup in it by trateamen, who have thus shown their Farie, owing to a circalar which has boon sant

out to the girl telephone olerks. The circular faith in the to them benevolent results of such

states that telephone employees in future a fête. Beyond that again, it must be admit will have to get the authorisation of the ted that Hongkong,is its present commercial Fostmaster-General before ey marry. Until depresion, would be no worse for some such this, permission is granted no date for the fillip to revive it. There are two hundred ceremony may be fired. The employees are not and seventy houses emply in Hongkong police force, detectives, mayors, mayors' darka, allowed to marry foreiguare, members of the just now, and the leading Chinese citizensor cashiers. The reason gives for this pe ullar hold the belief that out of the big crowd rale is “the safeguarding of the secrets of of Chinese who would thus be attracted to the public." the Colony, there would be many who would be so impres-ed by the obvious advantages of residence here that they would there and then decide to bros in their fot with us, and become per manent residents. Asu further inducement CELEBRATED of public syrupathy and support, it is sug

Angeated that out of the profits of the fête CONNOISSEURS the local charities would be sure to receive TO NHED COMMENT, AND WA. CAN their share. If the Government accept this CONFIDENTLY ENCOMMAND THEK AB MATURE AND IN FINE CONDITION.

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longkong, 23rd October, 1907.

NOTICE TO CorBestOnDENTA. UNLT Communications relating to the news column. hould be aldressed to Tu■ EDITOR.

view, and it is understood that more than few pembira of it have siguified sympathy, and approval, there should be no obstacle placed in the way of the promoters, to whom we have little doubt the majority of citizens will be wishing success.

The 233th plagze case was notified yesterday Mark Twain's latest toast is "To the ladies second-only-to-the Press in the dissemination of news,”.

The Thaws have sold some rich soal land for £400,00 to raise money for Harry Thaw's

further defonos,

Apples as larga asamali melons are now being imported from Tasmania. They cost 31, each

Correspondents must forward their names and ad--wholesale in London. drewes with .communicatione addressed · to the

Editor, not for publication but as contence of good

faith,

All letters for publication should be written on one side of the paper only.

No anonymously signed communications that have already appeared in other papers will be inserted.

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The Daily Press.

HAMURUNG, NOVEMBEE 1ST, 1907.

MA HO KOM TONG, who is actively interest-

vigorously pasbing a rujsat for a ship osnal to Business men in Glasgow and Edinburgh zes

unite the Forth sad Clyde.

An Esperanto oharch has been established in Constantinople. Its object is to afford facilitien for worship to visitors of all nations.

The marriage took place at Hy Trinity, Sloane-street, of Mr. N. J. Hagen, only son of the late Sir Nicholas J. Hsanen, Chief Justica of the Supreme Courts for China and Japin Hannen, of Lake Lodge, Wargrava, Berke, and and Conal-General at Shanghai, and Lady Miss Mariel Morland, youngest daughter of the late Bir Henry and Lady Morland. The brids, who was given away by her unclo, Major Carandini, wore a gown of soft ivory satin trimmed with chiffon, Honiton lace, and silver, and silver lover's knots, and talle veil with and fall ourt train of moire, and broad in

silver lines over tiara of orange blossom. There were five bridesmaids. The reception given by the uncle and aunt of the brids (Me, and Mrs. Les le Stokes), at 59, Cadogan-agers, was largely attended.

constructed according to a special patent on A submarine salvage vessel, which has bee

the order of the German Admiralty, has baón launched at the Howaldt Yard at Kiel. The -new vessel, which is 70 metres long. Is mada up of two single vessels joined together and fitted with appliances cast it can be used for raising and for docking aanbrarins which has come to grief. Above the middle of the two parts of the ship strong aranes, with a litting capacity of 500 tons, will be placed, which will hoist the submarine out of the water and place effected. The salvage vansel will be fitted with her on movable supports, when repairs can be

steam engines and electro-motors, and will have a speed of 11 or 12 kaots. The out is bring defrayed out of the three million marke set aside in the naval estimates for the construction of new submarines and for the continuation of -experiments ----

A CHINESE NEWSPAPER JUBILEE.

The Berlin "Imperial Gazette" sunounces that the German Emperor has conferred the Grand Orces of the Red Dagle upon Mr. Inonge, the To-day the Chung Ngoi San Po (Chiness | reth lng Japsuese Ambasend or in Berlin.

Daily Press) celebrates the Jubilee of its Thirty nins deportees and undesirables arrived foundation, and by way of specially marking in the Colony yesterday by the sa. Hongen the occasion it is printed on scarlet paper, the from Singapore. They are being kept at the paper which is customarily used for the first Central Police Station and will be returced to

issue after the Chino a new year holidays. The China as early as possible..

Chung Ngoi San Po was, we believe, the fret Chinese newspaper published, if we disregard Bananas are

now ripened in London by the Peking Gazella and the Provincial

court circular, which

zowapapers

which are flooded with electrio light. The

were

ing himself in the promotion of the monstre electricity. They are hung in airtight room, only in the sense that the Government powerful lamps have the same effect as unshine, Cozitie is a newspaper. Nothing but official and the ripening of the fruit can easily be regulated.

Chinese procession for the middle of December has approached us with regard to the reference that appeared in our issue of yesterday. He thinks the fears of our Chinese correspondent were ridiculously

decrees and other Court nows found ita

Toxro, October 31st. It does not appear as if the mutiny at Vladivostock bad endangered the city. It was confined to the harbour and military quarters, and has been suppressed.

[REUTER'S SERVICE.]

THE FINANCIAL SITUATION.

LONDON, October 29th. The total engagements in gold, for import Seventy-eight shillings per ounce was paid

□ New York amount to $27,600,000.

for gold on the open market in London for" £1,000,000 for Amerion.

The Chicago grain markets broke heavily owing to the financial situation in New York, but the big holders are undisturbed a partial recovery at the

and there was close.

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RUSSIA.

LONDON, October 29th. The election returns for the new Duma

show a large preponderance of Reactionaries. Out of 327 results, 166 aro Monarchists as compared with 25 Constitutional Democrats and 9 Socialista.

THE M. C. C. IN AUSTRALIA.

LONDON, October 29th. England's total in the game at Perth was 403, of which Fane made 133. Westralia made 152 and followed on, score at close

12 for 0.

BETTING ON THE CAMBRIDGE

SHIRE.....

LONDON, October 20th,

then thanaolvas-is represented in Hongkong labours of its members and associates are. see in the annual bazaar at bich the Yesterday afternoos the Bazaar and fête, held work done during the year is offered for sale.

under the above auspicos, was favoured with fair weather, and nonsiderable number of Indies and gentlemen attended to show their interest in an undertaking inspired by auch laudable motives. Mrs. May, who is the president of the Longne, kad working with her a number of ladies as associates, sad the outcome of their efforta was praimworthy in deed The Volunteer Parade Ground was bordered with banting, and in this eclosure a number of stalls, laden with fancy goods, were erected. There, ware also several devises calculated to provide amusement, and visitors found ample opportunity for spending money In a good cause. The proosad, it should by added, are divided among local charities. In charge of the stalls were:

Ten Stall-Mesdames Tastings, Saunders, Vaugben Lee, Beasley, Fremantle, Misses, Alica Berkeley, Evelyn Leyton, Joan Master, and Kathleen of May.

Ice Stall-Mesdames D'Esterre and Baixi. One Toy Stall-Miss M. Loureire, assisted by re. Stedman, Miss. Chapman, Maria Ruzaría, Eileen Hastings and Iris May.

Toy Stall-Mes. Taxford assisted by Mrs Parker.

Bweet Stall-Miss L. Loureiro asinted by Madame Bribosla, Mrs. Macdonald, Mins Rodger and Marjorie Rodger,

Other stalls were presided over by Mrs, Peter, Mre. Longridge, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Danby: Mm. Bateson-Wright, Miss Chatham, Miss Campbell and Mrs. Robson, assisted by many ohildren.

The oncert in the Drill Hall, which was largely attended, proved most enjoyable, The Witches Dance by Miss Vere David was "Golliwog" by Desmond Carter and Geoffrey graceful performance, the action song Smith was cleverly rendered, while Miss Vida Grable, though unable to recite by rosson of a

issory note. Mr. W. J. Danial of Messrs. Jolinsen Stokes and Master represented the plaintiff and Mr. d'Almada e Castro appeared for the defendant,

Mr. Danial stated that the plaintiff advanced the sam of $200 upon a promissory note daleḍ 5th July, 1901. It was a Chinese promissory note and agreed that the sams of $200 be repaid. any time upon demand and also agreed to pay interest thereon, Plaintiff was now suing for the sum of 3200 and the Interest thereon $181,56, Ju !! 8384,56. On the face of it

#dmilted that the promissory note was statuta barred. At the time the plaintif advanced the money he was about 16 years of age, and now be was just over 21 socording to the Euglish computation. There fore the disability of infancy had boan removed

within the last six or eight months and the

Statute of Limitations did not ran against bis client. If the Statute did run against an infant it was conceivable that a obild of four or five years might have a wrong dono kim sul ke would ba sfatate barred at the age of seven, That was a most absurd proposition. Au infant was nover under the disability of Balog. He was under a restricted ability. He could always bring an action by his next friend. He sub mitted that the State of Limitation, did not run against his client becauso disability only ceased six months ago.

Plaintiff gave evidence as to landing tis money to defendant and to receiving 25 luterest in July,

Mr. d'Almada cross-examined with a view to alicit that the money was lent by plaintiff's mother.

the money from plaintiff's mother, who was his Dofendant gwe evidence that he borrowed. sister, and at her request the promissory note was Defendant had never paid any money to the made out in the use of her son, the plaintiff. plaintiff bat to his mother, to whom he bad turned $100 of the principal. His sister did return the promissory note because she said sha had lost it. He made ent another.

Mr. d'Almada argued that the statute of iade for six years plaintiff was barred from limitations applied. No payment having been.. ning Pintiff said for the whole amount from the defendant he was procluded frors but having admitted the receipt of a payment obtainin judgment on the statemout of claim

filed.

alive.

Mr. Daniel pointed out that defendant having admitted payment kept the right of action His Honour reserved his decision, and ad- journed the cans sine die.

sore throat, played a pianoforte dast with her father. "Humpty Dumpty" was given by the Miss Grimble and after another dance. by Kiss Vers David, Miss Doris Grimble contributed a recitation. Then came saother coon song by Desmond Carter and Geoficay Smith, followed by the glen "Darkies lead a happy lifo" participated in by the Misses Connaught Hotel for $12 for the recovery of a Grimble, Harry Haghes, Desmond and Tiger pair of trousers lost by plaintiff in the Intel was Carter, Geoffrey and Jack Carter, Mr. Golled. Mr. P. M. Hodgson now appeared for Grimble played the accompaniments and seted the plaintiff, while Mr B. A. Harding noted for

the defendants. as master of ceremonie. Misa Gill arranged the children's performance.

THE LOST TROUSERS. The case in which F. Blanok saad the

Plaintiff repasted the evidenes given at the former hearing, stating that on June 23rd he

he would recommend the hotel laundryman.

Crom-examined-He did not know whether the hotel had a laundry or not. The boy sail

Not the least of the attractions-of-the-Fancynt 10 waab among other things a pair of The latest betting on the Cambridgeshire | Fair, were the Musical Tableaux Vivants, in

pongee silk trousers, which were not returned. In their place was a pair which did not belong is 11/2 against Dean Swift, 6/1 against Land the Drill Hall. All the Basts were taken before

to bim, The room boy told him there was a League and Malaa, 5/1 against Stick Up. past five, the time advertised for the hotel washerman. 109/12 against Retort, 100/8 against Lady back of the hall. The "living pictars s" wars Commencements, and many had to stand at the Hasty, 100,7 against Audover, 25/1 against well staged, with appropriate scenery, and the Lisucre.

For the defence Ho man yuk, manager of -vocal-and-musica)-accompaniment added greatly the Conaught Hotel, said that the hotel did- to the succes, of the entertainment. The not do laundry work. A list of hotel rules, curtain rose on Twickenham Ferry," within which it was stated that the hotel did not Mr. Leefo as the fair passenger and the Hon.

undertake guest's washing, was exhibited in Mr. F. H. May as the bold ferryman. In a every room in the hotel.

Ilis Honour gave judgment for defendant with coste...

THE GERMAN SENSATION,

LONDON, October 29th, : A verdict has been given for Herr Harden and Count Kuno Melike ordered to bear the costs of the trinh

THE KING AND QUEEN OF SPAIN'S VISIT TO ENGLAND,

AN ACTIVE INSTITUTION.

[Contributed.]

IN BANERUPICY JURISDICTION.

BEFORE HIS BORDUR ME. A. G. WISE

(ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE)

RECEIVING DHBER GRANTED. applied fors receiving order in the ose of the Mr. Morrell, noting for Mr. P. W. Goldring, Kwong Yast Cheang He stated that, the liabilities amounted $300,000 and the assets to $50,000 having been reduced from $100,000 The order was granted,

ADJUDICATIOV,

Mr. J. H. Gardiner applied for the adjudica tion of Kwok Pat Chi as bankrupt and the appointment of Mr. C. F. Dizon as official trustee, which was granted.

EXAMINATION CLOSED. Mr. Morrall applied that the E Yuen firm be adjudicated Ignkrupt. His Lordship con sented, and the public examination was closed.

HOTEL KERPRE'S FAILURE. Au Ka Pe, of the Occidental and Baltimore Hotels, was adjudicated bankrupt and the creditors had been held but no resolution hed publio examination closed.. A meeting of

A contributor to the Roader" says: "A exaggerated. With regard to the introdue. Joung man visited my tailor the other day the intention of the founders was from the the world is attracting young men of marked The tableaux were arranged by Mms, Somerset been passed.

BANKRUTOY ANNULLED, Mr. Grist applied that the bankruptcy pro- ceedings in the case of Li Kwa Hing be Annulled. Two reports wors filed, in the lasta of which there was only one material point that the 30 per cent, had beezi pati.

series of three tablosuz Mrs. Walt and. Mr. Danis illustrated the song "The Miller and the Maid" in a way much appreciated b the audience, and Mm Pemberton, in "My Lady's Bover made quite a Marons Stone effect, LONDON, October 29th,

Ansation song Fy the Misses Berkeley and Miss Layton, wearing sun-bonnete and carry. The train conveying the King and Queening sheaves of wheat and poppies, made a of Spain and the infant Prince from Paris, pleasing bresk, and the "Three Little Maids en route to England was derailed. Their wors ordently very popular. Mrs. Mackay Majesties cacaped with a severe sluking made a obarming picture is a dainty setting, in and arrived at Cherbourg, and later at the tableau of “Love's vid sweet song," while Portsmouth in H.M.S. Renown.

the four jolly old rooks, Messrs. Loete, Worces tor, Daniel and Tretman, caused mach merriment in "Tomorrow will be Friday. The last of the tableaux was rather long in preparing, but was very pretty picture, after Alma-Tadema. The costamas were Gracian, the grouping and colouring being very well way into "the oldest newspaper in the world," is b ginning. This organisation which stands maidens who disported themselves "lasily

The season's work of the Chinese Y.M.C.A. arranged, although the stage was too small to" allow of the best possible effect. The Greek but according to the amouncement which for the development of men intellectually, drevally" on darpet of roses, were Mrs, heralded the birth of the Chang Ngai Bas Pophyawally and morally here as elsewhere quer Mackay, Miss. Layton and Miss. M. Berkeley. Wait, Mrs. Pemberton, Mrs Leefe, Mrs and said: 'I am going in for rowing, and I want tion, besides advertisements, that will cause

start that it should contain suitable informa virile qualities. Atide from the physical work Playne, and the scenery was supervised by Mr. tion of infectious disease by the anticipated to be measured for two pairs of rowing shortsit to be valuable to Chiness, and mediam here in giring to number of young man the

which is ag attractive to young men and which H. W. Bird: enormous influx of visitors, he points out ¦ you know--the kind with sliding sexta,***

of communicating interesting intelligence privilege of having needed exercise without any

-AMERICAN PRESIDENCY. that the period chosen for the lête is a safe

It is reported that Sir Richard Cartwright, to them." In those days when the roof the bad influences which sometimes attand such one, when the cold weather militatea against Minister of Trade and Commerce, will be lations between Chinese

and foreigners the aggressive microbe; and be informs us appointed Commissioner to strange with the were not so peaceful and satisfactory in goodly rehber of young men in its educational similar hara tar, is to be nominated for the there was no security for the money and the events, this year the local branch is porolling the New York Journal and other papers of a this money? One of the objections was that Mr. William B. Hearst, the proprietor of His Lordship-The creditors have received that on this point the medical officers of the Japanese authorities a scheme for the limited the Colony as they have happily bag siace wok. The schedule of stadies includes Fredensy. He was nominated for Gravern hearing was adjourned. Colony are unanimous in their repudiation immigration of Japanese into Canada. become, it can readily be conceived that a well Mechanical Drawing, Advanced Chinese, three ship of New York by the so-called Independ Mr. Komp-I am ratified that the money of any cause for such alarm s

conducted Chinese newspaper was able to play a grades of Eughlieb, Shorthand, Typewriting ant League, and was then able to induce the has either been paid or the creditors have agreed Reater's correspondent at Borlin states that a very useful part in removing misunderstand Mandarin, English Literature and Book the Democratic managers fearing that if he was abown

The telegram from Hamburg announces that the inga and educating its readers to a more just keeping. An experienced staff of instructors

Democrats to accept him as their candidate, to make further claima...

Mr. Grist-It is really in accordance with the rau as an adependent candidate he would out wishes of the creditors that the bankruptcy. intentions of the "Fankwe." Through ite which ensures continued interest and rapid

into the Democratic strength that should be appalled. career the Chung Ngos San Po has been governprogress. This educational work is to help men

mocratic Party would be hopelessly defested.

TAEN, DEALER'S FAILUER. ed by the same high sense of public daty.to help themselves. It is a robool run for men

Mr. Hearst is now pure il nominate him examination. In reply to the Official Receiver Lang Yan Luk came up for his publia messures of the Colonial Government affecting While it has never hesitated to criticise the and not for money.

The Independent League for the Presidency and then insist that the he said he was the only surviving partner of the Chinese community, its criticums have

Basiness men of the Colony who have young they refuse, Mr. Hearst will ron as an Indesit in yara and originally consisted of Democrats simil make him their candidat I Hang Kee and San Yaon Bras. The former generally been of a helpful character and have work would do well to recommend sugh men to Democrats rather than Republicans his taking firm of nine partners, the paztnors in the

men is their employ who need more preparatory

and as his followers, as a rule, are

seven, partners and the latter was an spiom often received the consideration they merited.

come to this school. They would do a favor to the fold would be practically certain to ensure Chinese newspapers as a rule do not enjoy the men and would also help this Association the election of the Republiest candidate,

Hung Sang Yusa being partners in the a long lease of life, and the Chung Ngoi Ban Po

Hung. Kee. None of the sons of the former which calls for a large degree of co-operation of one of the leading newsuspors of the coloured failure was due to the fact that customers of According to a statement made by the editor partners took any share in the business. The may therefore well congratulate itself upon its longevity, Its long life and extensive cir

from all men in any city in which it may be race, Negroes throughout the country sra the Hung Kee who had contracted to take culation testify that its news service nad organised.

organising to prevent the nomination of both proved, and this is the mors noteworthy when opportunity for men to hear men speak out of either. The Negroes claim to hold the balance Kse. The Sun Yuen was a firm of sixty certain quantities of yarn failed to do so, aud general policy are widely appreciated and sp-

The mass meeting held on Sunday, gives an Me Rococele lange homesives to xota against men, which stood sourity for the Hung Mr. Mr. Taft, or if that is not the invotel- the downfall of the San the fact is mentioned that it pronouncedly die-large and intimate contact and experience with wooistes itself from the Chinese political pro- pagands in the Colony which has recently men.

All men of the Colony are invited to visit the formed the excuse for an Ordinance dealing-rooms at 34 Queen's Road (Central) sed make with seditions publications.

personal investigation of what is being done.

by the correspondent first quoted.

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H2, HEARST A# CANDIDATE,

other fears expressed were equally ground. German Ministry of Marine has entrusted the appreciation of the peaceful and friendly are giving personal attention to each stadent 89didats regularly representing the De

of a large armoured craiser, which will be fitted Blohm and Vees Works with the construction with turbine engives.

America, the Eastern Extension Australasia Be the strike of telegraph operators in

and China Telegraph Campany, Limited now acttiles that mossages to all parts of the United States and Cands are no longer subject to

less, while there are numerous arguments in favour of the scheme.. The fear of an increase of crime need not be seriously considored, since the police would naturally take measures to copa with the temporary increase of population, and exercise more than usual vigilance. It has not bean proved that the Macao authorities encoun- abnormal delay, tered any such difficulty at their recent fête,

Mr. H. W. Stevenson, the billiard champion, which on the other hand has done a who has so far not offered us any further ex- great deal of good to the tradesmen of planition of the renewed striatures by our the neighbouring colony. A to the stall-Shanghai cont mporary is announced to play holders in the markets taking advantage

an exhibition game at St. George's Club on the of the greater demand for foodstuff, and night of Nov. 5th. This unfortuna ely clashes increasing their prices as suggested by our

with the exhibition of pugilism by Professor Bellow.

:

the same Esotics.

The order was made.

of power in the States of Illinois, Ohio, New years' standing and the Hang Kee was twenty- York, and Indiana, sad they say that they are four years old. The liabilities were $160,000 determined to exert their power in revenge for and the assets 868,000 the President's and Mr. Taft's treatement of The examination was closed,

their rage in the Brownsville aufRİT,