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THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY,

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Hongkong, 13th May, 1908.

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BIRTH.

On May ith, at Nagnani, Japan, the wife of W. B. MCCALLUR, Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, of a daughter. 1839 DEATH, On the 18th March last, at Pretoria, Transvaal, TUGAS GAGRON Joy, chemist, formerly of Hong

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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 14τn, 1998.

Mr. A. W. Blade has been appointed to the TELEGRAMS. Legislative Council to fill the vacancy caused by the absence of the Hon. Mr. Osborne,

The record fes £20 0 st marked on the brief of Mr. Rufus Issues R.C., who is landing counsel for the Lancashire Fire Intrane Com pany in the action arising oni of the earthquska in Jamaica, His fee in another case in which, he has been engaged for some weeks in 1003, gainsas.

A correspondent at Washington says:-The

workmen to the Philippines to work on the U.S.: Government has decided to send 2500

forlifications of the Island of Corigidor, at the entrance of Manila Bay. The fortification of the island was only recently determined upon, and the work will be rushed,

Bonnection with the Chiosge, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad now being built to Seattle through Montana, Idaho, and Washington,

Ito really extraordinary lengths, in its versscular editions, to instigate revolt agalust. the existing and accepted order of things. Tuo misguided Koreans will now have to pay the consequences of listening to fis folish and wicked counsels. --In Annam

les troubles" seem to have arisen as a result of taxation, plus too much education for nativo digestion, and though there are no foreigners openly championing the insurrection it appears that there -ia no lack of people willing to supply the insurgents with aims and ammunition, for the usual considerations, of course. It has even been stated that the arms addressed to Macao were intended, not for Chineso robels, but for Anumites. The French papers The representatives of the Chicago, Milwan- describe the situation at present as very kee, and 8t. Fazl Railway hɩvə arranged with inqsisting, and business men are finding tho Omska-Shosen-Hailway, Japanese steam it impossible to make any hoadway. Em-ship company, for a trans-Pacifio service in boldened by the reduction of the military forces, the malcontents are coming out into the open. It is supposed, a Haiphong paper says, that there is now a thoroughly organized movement, which has actually got a can- paign fund deposited in a Hongkong bank of thirty million piastres! While thess and other "ou dits" indicate à certain amount of exaggeration born of panic, there is no doubt that our French neighbours are passing through an anewy time. The executive staff of the Sanitary Board has been greatly diminished, as was myo- tionad at the meeting on Tuesday, and we wonder how this is affecting the work required in connection with the unexpected aagmentation of the outbreak of bubonic plague. Recent discussions of sanitary administration have given us some insight into the method of organization, the alloc tion of specific duties to the subordinateTM nembore of the s'aff, and the present-con-

At the Marine Court yederday the mater

of a steam launch was fined $150 for arrying 73 passengers in excess of the number allowed. The complainant, P. C. Edward, ssid the decks were so orowded with piasengers and luggage that he was unable to move sud he had to take the launch in tow to the Police, Pier in order to count them.

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The Buren Courier learns that the Admiralty in planning the areation of a new shipyard Aur repairs in connexion with the projected dry docks at Brunsbüttel, on the Kiel Canal. The for the construction of small auxiliary vessels, new yard will only be employed in case of need its usefulness otherwise being reatciated to dock traffic. Above all, the Admiralty wishes to have a body of trained workmen at the mouth of the cans and to be sure of being able at any time to effect repairs at the exit of the canal at Holteanu,

According to information received by the Allahabad "Pioneer" from Kabul, a Russian named Yalakoff was recently arrasted near

Herat, by the Afgbau authorities. lakoff, whe is said to have been disgainst a Mullab, was visiting the villages in the vicinity of Herat, On his arrest maps were od in his possession on which were note the amount of supplies and water available, and also the various roster between Heat and the Russian milway station on the Ashikabad-Mory line. Zakoff, is believed to be still in confine

eat at Kaba.

I

just had to say right out 'Come out of your trance, young mur, and get in the game. Of couter at first I thought he was a shine, but when he started handing out some. English

air, I knew he was it,"

["DAILY PASS" #ECLUSIVE SERVICE). CHINA AND JAPAN.

Toxto, May 18th. The negotiations at Peking with regard to the disputed timber con- cessions on the Yalu have been successfully concluded.

[ BRUTER'S SERVICE,

RUSSIA IN ABIA.

- LONDON, May 11th."

St. Petersburg advises that the Kurds are making elaborate preparations to resist General Snarskey punitivo expedition which is at present detained on the border.

PARLIAMENT.

LONDON, May 11th ion is fuevitable, but he is unable to give Mr. Asquith states that an Autumn Sea-

a dute.

怎么

THE FAKUMEN RAILWAY DISPUTE,

LONDON, May 11th.

The Times correspondent in Peking wires that it is expected Japan will withdraw the vote against the Faktuen railway provided China agrees to connect Fakumen with a point on the South Manchurian railway.. China will probably accept this condition provided others are not imposed. There is thus a reasonable prospect of a satisfactory settlement,

TYPHOON MEMORIAL.

OEREMONY TO DAY.

Memorial to the Sailors of the French Destroyer It is notified for general information that the

typhoon of the 18th September, 1996, and Fronde," who lost their lives during the which has been erected in King's Park, Kowloon, by some members of the British Community of Hongkong, will be unveiled by Mademoiselle Morel, daughter of the Governor of Tonkin, to-day (Thursday,) at 5.00 p.m. "Alger" and guuboat "Argus" will be Detachments from the Frenob oraiser present, as also a detachment of bluejackets from the ship of the China Squadron now in barboux.

IMPERIAL MARITIME LEAGUE.

Adrawing room meeting was held at 15, Mansfeld-street, the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Alien, in support of the sims of the Imperial H. W. Wilson, Intely editor of the Navy League Maritime League. A letter was read from Mr. Journal, stating that he had resignad his membership of the old Navy Lagas, that he had every sympathy with Mr. Wyatt, and that he intended to join the new League,

SUPREME COURT.

Wednesday, 18th May.

IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION

BETOR MR. H. H. J. GouPARTI (ACTING PUISNE JUDGE),

A CONTRACTOR'S CLAIM,

RISINGS IN ANNAM

WAR CHEST IN A HONGKONG BANK P

A correspondent of the "Courrier d'Haï phong" writes puder date, 29th April, describ ing the revolt which has taken placa at Quinbone, situated between Hanoi and Toursas, It is supposed, he writes, that the morement which is well conducted and organised, evidently not the work of a discontented

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Leung Hing sued the Wing Cheang Lanng firm of 89 Queen's Road East, contractors, and Chin Kan Shan, a partner thorsit, for $783,05, political party. At any rate it is certain that being as to $351.17 balance of a sum of $370,88 many of the leading gentry are directing the agreed to be paid by the defendanta to the movement and that they are supported by other plaintif for the erection of a pier off Marine notables who have rallied to the canss Lót No. 35 under a contract dated 9it August, are loyally assisting the landers. It is said 1907; as, to $222.33 the amount agreed to be that these literary gentlemen and other notable paid by the defendants to the plaintiff as hare given of their means and that at the compensation for extra work done by the present moment there is a deposit of 50 million. $26.67 for money paid by the plaintiff on the fands in order to carry on the campaign; more- plaintiff at the request of the defendante; us to plastres in a bank in Hongkong to provide defendants' behalf at their request, as to $11.78 over it is believed that the party has arms in for extra iron material supplied and work done reserve, hiden somewhere, and that the mors by the plaistiff at the reqasat of the defendants papitio campaiga waged at present will be mis- in connection with the said pier and not includedceeded by a empaign of bloodshed and burning. in the contract; and as to $46 for damagi The rebels whloh surround Binh Dinh are

with material necessary to carry out the erection during the night on the citadel of Binh Diuk ocessioned to the plaintiff by the defendants by now about 10,000 in number. On the 18th reason of the latter failing to supply plaintiff April, it was reported, they made ansault

intending to take from there the Tong-doo and before to the“ phu de Bɔng-son,” who had bien out his hair, sa had been done several days.

captured in an assault on his residance.

of the pier and theroby occasioning delay. deducted against the money paid by the Defendants alleged that same should be

defendants to the plaintiff or to other persons on behalf of the plaintiff. They said they had a claim against plaintiff, after, giving orodit for the $2070,83 tho agreed contrast prios for the work done and material supplied, of $82.33 for monaya paid to plaintiff or to other persons on his behalf.

and Danson, appeared for the plaint f, and Mr. Mr. Holbarrow of Messrs, Deacon, Looker Gardener, from the offies of Messrs. Bratton and Hott, appeared for the defendants.

Evidence was called at length, and the case adjourned.

PEAK TRAMWAYS COMPANY, LIMITED),

zasating of the Company, to be held at the The report of the Directors for the your ending 30th April, 1908, for presentation to

Registered Offices of the Company, Alexandea the shareholders at the ordinary annual general

Buildinga, on May 16tu reads:

M. Sandra hus naked all Europians at Quinhose who are in good health to enrol themselves for the purpose, of directing the native guards, a number of castoms offere and an artillery brigade from the geologicu mission maderevatal reprisals and drove back the and from which they threat saed the Citadel insurgents from the positions which they hold

In the couras of those operations, during which the instructions were not to fre, the artillery brigade was badly handled and jostled by several agitators, one artilleryman being wounded on the leg. The situation of Messre. Difrosaïl and Sandré was more oritical. They with other Europeans had to bear the brunt of the attacks of the demonstrators, who sums to the doors of the Citadel ia large numbers. Then it was that the command was issued not to shoot and On the other' hand, the native guard, jsdəd bɔyond measure since the beginning of these operations and

adgols were effectively used.

To the shareholders of Peak Tramways Company, Limited:Gentlemen, The direc-deprived of all cost, inspired little coaâ louas fora now beg to subait to you their report specially in the presenos of the agitators who and statement of accounts for the year ending shouted to them and reproached them for 39th April, 1908.

The net profit for the twelve months,

fighting against their brothers, after providing for loss ou anb sidiary coins, amounts to To which has to be added the balanes brought forward from last account...

From this have to be deduced- Remuneration to directors 2,509,60 Kemuneration to general managers, 5 per cent. oc gress varninga

4,814.05

40,130,07

2,655.63 $42,785.70

eaving availabio for appropriation $35,471.65 7814.05

The directors, recommend that a dividend

85,000.00 be placed to a reserve fund and that at the rate of 8 per cent per annum be paid to shareholders, absorbing $24,000.00, "that the balance of 6,471.55 be carried to a new profit

and lossscoenat,

.

DIRECTORA

AUDITO A

drew attention to the determined and wilful Viscoast Castlereagh, M.P. presided, and

questions which he had put in the House of evasion of reply by the present Government to

atic evasion of reply was a Comm nr respecting the Navy, This system of the present naval aibastion, Mr. Harold C. 8. Gabbay was invited to oooapy the vacant

obaracteristio Wyatt depicted the inevitable effects on

Mr. A. J. Esymond having resigned, Me

hot British Fiest. The result would be seen at Hon. Sie Paul, Chator, C.M.G., Hon. Mr. H. London which must follow the defeat of of the Company's Articles of Asrosistion, saat on the Board. Iu socorianas with rale 73 ence in ftuano al orash and in starving mobs Keswick, De J. W. Noble, Mr. G. C. Moxon longing into houses to search for food. The and Mr. C. 8. Gabbay retire, but being eligible,

order would in such a case be restored by situation would be intolerable, and probably offer themselves for election, German soldiers and German police. Oar military arrangements were now in a state of WH: Potts and A. R. Lowe, Mr. Polla The accounts have boon Audited by Messrs.

deadly and paralysing grip. We might tell the England and Little Navy party had laid their unlimited chaos, and upon our Navy the Little and M. Low offer themselves for re-election. bell for the-payal-supremacy of this country,

PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT For the year ended 30 April 1998 which was passing away before our eyes while To coals and stores......

Dr. of heiples apathy. The present Government To maintenance and repairs the population looked on in a drugged dream To obarges Noty, and they had done it. Mr. Cope Cornford To maringan terge ou E.H. Los 80.029.22 were returned to power pledged to cut down the To rates, Crowa rok and fire insurance referred to the artiste in the current number of To allowanos to General Maunger to cover stated that namerons members of that League To balance

mortgage interest

were writing to inquire what it was doing. That The old Navy League Journal in which it was office rent and clarks' salarisx:

League had accepted, and declared, that they still accepted, the aurates of the present By trade receipta (ufter dedusting loss on Government and Admirely that every naval

strategical rensons. Thur, according to this by top for foot......

subsidiary coin).... financial reduction had been effected solely for By advertisement rentr remarkable theory, it was strategy dictated not merely the sor pping or the removal which from the Navy List of 50 oruisers, but the failure to replace these 59 Tassels afterwards. to fail to replace 59 unite from the Flest of tions of forces prior to battlag. To remove and Strategy was the art of making the best disponi

dition of affairs compels speculation as to whether this high organization is bound immoveably in red tape, or whether it has the elasticity that commumsense would seeni to hold desirable. We hope that in times like the present,

when-there appear to bo an extra daily percentage of plague, that the higher officials are able to discriminate the respective values of the various operations; which works, that is to say, are

Miss Gertrade Quinian, who will appear as immediately imperative, and which may Flora Wiggins, the "slangy" boarding-hones temporarily be neglected. We should girl in The College Widow," has written, in suggest, for instance, that the men who are the character of Flora, an article for the "Dz. vainly attempting to cope with the fecundo," in which she describes her meeting with rat, would be more usefully employed at

8 London reporter. This put is wise," she writes, "to the fast that I must be some present in cleansing unt disinfecting work, punkins in this village, and so must be carefél and as many others as can be spared. It of the line of dope that I shall hand out to you. would be just as feasible, we suppose, to This reporter fellow wes the polltest thing that sure the rats or prevent them collecting ever happened. He bogan, I should be most plague bacilli, ns to exterminate them awfully obliged, and then he just blashed and altogether. It appears that wet weather, by a vandeville aut, I said to myself. Then

collapsed. Gee! isn't he smoh-he's as good making the Chinese in congested areas retire indoors and shut themselves up, conducos to the spread of the disease, while has weather, tempting the poor people to spend more of their time, sleeplug and waking, out of doors, restricts it. This, on the face

Mr. Root and Barou de Bosen had of it, niggaste that perhaps the official conference regarding the situation in Manaburis, objections to latting vatanduh bo made and the Russian Ambassador left for Russia more-babitable have been mistaken, though bearing with him the last words of the State intended to check undue interference with the laterviser was entirely satisfactory on both Department on the subjcot. It is declared that the free ingress of freat air. It is an idea, any sides. According to information derived from way, worth pondering by the more rationala Rasian souro, it was made plaia-to-Mr. of the members of the Board. The sunshine Root that the Russian oflloialt at Harbin were of April did more to check the ravages habitats trade and resume the excentioue? deserving of support in their efforts to re- of smallpox than all the combined efforts the development of Harbin which were inter of our highly organized Health Department; rapted by the war with Japan and the opposition and it is distressing to find, after all the of Mr. Fisher, the United States Consul, to the money, time and export skill employed, full recognition of Russian authority at Harbin was found to be b.sed rather upon the form in that we are nearly as helpless before a re-which the Russian of als proposed to attain crudescence of plague as we were before the their objects than upon tho objats themselves HOON, MAY 14, 1998 campaign was entered upon at all. The As the result of this statement, it is believed The Far East seems to be in a state of way in which the number of cases has that there will be no further friction in the effervescenco. The Formosnus are giving swollen this season (suddenly, after promis, matter. the Japanese more trouble than ever, anding to be few) is anonsuswerabla the Korean insurgents, encouraged by the seditious advice of the Korea Daily News have made it necessary to despatch a brigade. Also, in Annam, our French friends are grently concerned about the threatening appearance of Jes

les manifes tants," The Cantonese seem more than ever contumacious in the face of Peking, and altogether the state of the Asiatic world may fairly be likened to something effervesc sing. There is little need to say anything about the aborigines of Formosa; while the Japanese Government is acquitted of any desire for their extermination, it is evident that it would never do to attempt any policy of let alone with the irreconcilenhle savages who refuse to let their peaceable neighbours lecture on the new l-perquick-firing gane alone. In Kores, unpleasant as a vigorously will be given by Bergt. Batord at the increased by $2,000,000, the cost of arming and organized campaign may appear, the rebels Volunteer Headquarters at 5,50 0, seem to have left the authorities no choice. It is a pity, and more than pity, thut those

kong,

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The Party Press.

who know better should be so active în stirring up useless mischief. The Japanese

in Korea are being troubled with the same stirring up of evil forces as troubled the British administration in Egypt, by out. siders with nothing to lose and something to gain The Korea Daily News has gone

commentary on the effectiveness of our present accepted ideas as to prevention.

The annual meeting of the Volunteer Rifle Club will be held next Monday evening,

During the day ended at noon yesterday twelve more plague cases were notified, making the total at dato 27.

edition) from Washington states that the Naval A telegram to the New York Herald (Pariz

Appropriation Bill as reported to the Hoats of instead of four as recommended by the President, Representatives provides for two battleships and the number of submarines is raised from four, a recommended, to sight, - The total up. Exopriation is 8103,000,0:0, which in 822,030,080 less than the Navy Department estimates, and 23,500,000 more than last year's appropriation, Ail boya wishing to join the Cadet Corps Provision is made for 6000 men to man the attached, to the HK.V.C, should report them new ships. The committee recommends the zolves to Lieut W. E. Williams at Victoria Construction of two first-class battleships to cost,

School on Saturday afternoon at 1.30 p.m.

Britain was a new kind of strategy and a very terminated with votes of thanks to Lord peculiar disposition of foros. The proceedings Castlereagh and to Mr. and Mrs. Alli teen.

NEW CRUISER-BATTLESHIP.

THE MOST FORMIDABLE IN THE WORLD The now cruiser-battleship Ind mitable arrived at Portsmouth, baring successfully completed her two-fifths power machinery trial

Hy interest

Ct.

Balance Sheet 30th April, 198. Capital Anot

LIABILITIES.

75, 100 shares of $10 each.......... $750,000.00 Les ancalled 9 per shares

on 50,000 shares

$50,000.00

Mortgage H.B. Lot No. 80

Unexpired season 'tickets: Sundry creditors ............ Proft and loss account.

From Jat rear, $ 2,655.63 For the year. 40,130,07

$19,946.50 4.702.40

95.42

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Villages have risau, ez mase to swall the movamont against the French and a number of customs men have been killed at their pɔsts. Every inhabitant who does not adhere to the movement is saptared and has his hair cropped short.

Two companies of infantry have been deepst- ched to Quinbons, and another is en route fo Blob Dink. At present it is oilonlated that ten to fifteen nativor have been killed and about 2:0 younded.

NEW GERMAN VESSEL.

15,000-TON CEVISER. OF 25 KNOTS LAUNCHED. At the Imperial Navy Yard at Kiel in the presence of Prince Isary of Prussia, Cutes Bluncker von Wahlstatt christened the new oruiser Blascher, after which the vessel was launched. General von der Goltz delivered the christening spaceb.

The Bluechar is built entirely of stool, and, with her tonnage of 15,000, marks a considerable advance on the 11,8 0 tons of the Scharnhorst, up till now the largest German cruiser afloat. She will osrry a crow of 700 officers and men, as compared with 650 in the Scharnhorst, the increase in the ore being necesitated by the new Vessel's powerful triple-reciproosting engines and the strength of her armament. Her omtreet spoed is 25 knots, and she will carry ton IL-inch 50-calibre gang and a number of transformed 34-inch quickfirers.

The new vessel, which was pissund sa sn experimental ship, will probably remain alone in her class for size, armament, and compliment, se since she has been laid down it has been decided to increase the tannage of the armoured 0,000.00 cruisers constructed later, in accordanos with the 40,180.07 experianos of the Rosso-Japanese war. $98,98115

$91,008.70

342.50

350,0

90.50

1,470:45

196,281,35

WEATHER REPORT,

The Hongkong Observatory yesterday issued the following report:

On the 13th at 1155 am.-The barometer- has fallen slightly in E. Jep, and risen con- siderably over W. Japan and the Loocboos. A elight increase of pressure has taken place ales over the China const

A depression appears to be lying over the E part of the Sea of J pan, while a high pressars -$300,000.00 are lies over the Eastern Ses. Pressure is 20,000.00 relatively low over the W. part of the China Sea. 3,285.80 Fresh NE winds may be expected in the 7,593.33 Formosa Channel, sud-fresh to strong . winds

along the northern shores of the Chins Ben

Hongkong rainfall for the 24 hours ending 42,784.70 at 10 am, to-day, 0.53 inches, $382,765,37 The forecast for the 24 hours ending at noon Permanent Way and Concussion (Old Lino)szon, org.90 today is a follow-

Do. (New Line) 43,826,29 Hongkong & Neighbourhood strong; squally, E.winds fresh or

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Stations, Crown Leaseholds and Buildings (Inlagd Lote 1,847, 1,933, 1,334, 1,315, 1,35 and B:B, Lots 80 and 85) Rolling stock Cosis and stores in band spor inminense vio says Sundry debtors Cash and Conradores Orders Cash in 'kong and Shai Bank 867)

-15,254,29 32,041,09

Formos Channel...

gome rain. N.E. winds, Fresh

The oldest married couple in Franos-Ming $8,000,000 exob; a torpedo-boats, to most considerable amount of interest in being taken ce furniture v zázem zavarniera z 125,00 1 South coast of China between I came as No. I.

ant Mus. Lablano, of Larios have just celebrated the sixty-ninth anniversary of their wedding. The husband is ninety-two had the wife ninety. *

in kand

3,358.50

577.84

752.32

- 30,335.60.

$382,785.33 JOHN D, HUMPHREYS & SON,

General Managers.

on the way from the Clyde..

As the Indomitable is the first of the three Invincibles to be delivered to the Admiralty, a in her, quite as much, in fact, as was taken in the Dreadnought. Dreadnought than like a cruiser, although The Indomitable looks more like an elongated officially classified as ons Her armament is

guns, which is two fewer than the Dreadnought. much more powerful than that of the average battleship, comprising, as it does eight 12in. She displaces 17,50 tons, and has turbine engines capable of propelling her at a speed of 25 knote craicee nearly on formidable as this vessel. States Battleship Flest calling on its way home No other Navy in the world can show s In view of the probability of the United Despite her huge balk, she is a good sen boat at Malta or Gioratar the British Government and quite easy to bandlede telegraph d Me Bryce, feistruoting Him to Portsmouth were Lord sedmonth, Sir John British Government would be glad to offer all Among those who watched her arrival at inform the United States Government that the necesary to pay for work now progressing and Fisher, and other Lords of the Admiralty facilities at those or any other Colonial ports so contracted for in the next drcal year is Exceptional precautions were taken to preserve 817,232,962, The Bill also has for construction secrecy regarding the interior of the vessel,

the American Fisst. It was added that, if the

ment, $7,000,000 and for equipment, $400,000. the gun trials as to those of the Dreadnought,

rgusdren could arrange to visit a port in Great machinery, '83,832,982, for armour and arma-

The gractal test of the full speed trial is yet Britain it would afford much pleasure to the to be made, and as great importanos attached to British Government, and that the ships would

be assured of cordial welcome.

exclusive of armone and armament, not exosed not more than $800,000; eight submarine torpado-boats, to cost not more than $2,500,000, of which amount $1,001,000 is appropriated for 026 sub-surface torpedo-bost to cost $100,000

$225,000 each. The total of these amounts is and two small vessels of like type to cost

on equipping the two battleships. The report Wednesday; the 20th stent. All offers and shows that there are building or not yet on Dissioned offers are requested to delivered seven battleships, four armoured attend.

ernisers, three scout oraisers, five torpedo bost News has been received in the Colony from destroyers, four submarine torpedo-hosts, tero Pretoris of the death of Mr. T. G. Joy, who, and two sen-going fuge. The amount was formerly wanager of Masara Dakin Cruickshank C, cheminte, of Hongkong and Enbsequently manager of Mossra. A. 8. Watson & Cus branch at Fooohew. He learns widow and two children

Hongkong and Lamosks. Bouth coast of China between Same as No. 1.

Hongkong and· Hainan..

The Terror of the Maadurghotts", is the title of a story by C. E. Flarne which Mr. Uavin has brought out in bis Colonial Library, The soone is laid on a lonely island in North things brought about by a family foud, ginered Brilsin. This story desc lbs the state of

owness and pride. Hugh Meadarghott, daughter of their opponent, and the story tells son of the house, has fallen in love with the

ustrel. The book presents vivid and strange of the conflict between love and the family contrasts between the petty pride of former time, the ideals of the provest, and the aspirations of the future. We would sam it in a phrase as "a Parable of Peace,

Jawless violence and almost medinaval

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