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A remarkable case of suicide was committed at the Naval Yard on Monday night by one of the Chinese employees who cut off his left hand with a chopper and expired two or three hours “

later. Doubtless he was deranged when he took his life in such a manner.

public by the Bagan Rubber Company, Limited, some 36,5 * ticals worth wore taken up in Bangkok alone in a few days, and the secretary reports applications stá'l coming in.

When two men were walking along a street. at West Point on Monday night one accidentally trod on the foot of a man who was alooping on the pavement. The sleeper woke up, and lifting the brick which he had been using for a pillow, throw it at the offender and hit him on the hond, The sailant appeared boforo Mr. Hazeland at the Magistracy yesterday and was Aned 810.

rative are absolutely silent concerning the 'Boating of the Stars and Stripes at the Pola. They have not told us that Dr. Coor planted the American flag there to mark his great achievemet, nor that saw the flag that Commander PEART is

What goes to show that money for good certain to have put up. Poably when Com-investments is not as scarce in Bangkok as in maader PEARY returns to more congenial | Singapore and other places in the Eset is the latitudes the doubt with which the news fact that of the shares rocontly offered to the of Dr. Cook's success has been received may be dissolved. A comparison of their |observations-geographical, meteorological and astronomical-will be deeply interesting to the experts, and let us hope the discovery. WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. of the Pole will prove to have all the value which the scientiste hava anticipated from it. When Commander PELRY was invited before he sailed to explain the value of the expedition he wrote: The meaning of the discovery of the North Pole | to the world is two-fold, salentißio and moral,

In science It means valuable additions. to geographic knowledge seave the possibility (in the lads of repot. able scientista, even the probability) of "lifting a DOW land with a new fauna and rs, out of the 'terra incɔg- Bita' that.nowsurrounds the Pole. It means, opening up the secrets and revealing the economics of an area of some 8,000,000 square miles which stands to-day as a chal- lenge and reproach to us. It means an opportunity for observations of refinement with the pendulam, to determine the precios figure of the earth; and in the fields of magnetism and meteorology to permit a clearer definition and more precise applica-

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Boology, geology, and physics." - Finally he said:" It means enduring fame to America, because it is the plucking and holding for ever of the last great prize for whish strong and adventurous nations have

Mr. Luiz Maris Xavier, the proprietor and maneger" of " The Eastern Printing Press," died yesterday at his residence in Kowloon, after a prolonged inses. Not long ago the decased lost one of his brothers and lately his wife, and this series of misfortunes, “ng- gravsted his impaired health and accelerated kis death. The deceased leaves, two sonsund one

daughter to mourn his foss. The faneral, which took place yesterday at 6 pm, was largely

attouded.

Bofors Liest. C. W. Beckwith, R.N., at the

Marine Magistrate's Court yesterday Mr. A. G. Gordon, manager of the Hongkong Stem Launch Ce, prossented the masters of three cargo and two passenger boats for making their craft fast to the steam lauach Ilha de Dom

while that vessel was under way. After hearing the eridence his Worship fined thres of the defendants $10 each. A fourth was fined $2 and the other was discharged, as he proved that his boat was in Causeway Bay at the time.

The outlook for the Yuzman Railway is to coming more and more discouraging. Annan Tonkin, a newspaper published at Haiphong. sags that British traders profit more by the railway than French businese men in Tonkin. The latter have neither the spirit nor the enterprise to intercept the Yunnan trade with

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THE NEW U.S. MINISTER TO CHINA.

TOKYO, September 7th. Mr. Crane, the newly-appointed American Minister to China, is due to arrive in Peking in October.

THE KOREA BANK.

Toxro, September 7th. The Korea Bank issue has been over-subscribed. .

ROUTER'S SERVICE TO THE "HONGKONG DAILY PRESS."j

THE MANCHURIAN CONVENTION.

LONDON, September 7th, The Manchurian Convention be- tween China and Japan is unfavour- ably commented upon in the United States, where the view is expressed that it gives Japan something like a monopoly of all railroads in Man- churia.

The London "Morning Post" de clares that the agreement should break down the barrier of ill-feeling and suspicion, and that Great Britain Would warmly welcome such a change, But Chino-Japanese friendship and Co-operation is only possible, says the journal, if the Japanese recognise China's difficulties and sensitiveness,

DISTINGUISHED CHINESE

VISITORS EXPECTED,

MACAO.

[FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.]

This morning Frines Hawn and Admiral Sah are expected to arrive in Hongkong on board

SOLDIER BHOOTS AN ÖPFICES, the Chinese craisor Hatchi Prince Tai-Hein,

A terrible tragedy occurred in the Artillery who is quite a young man and has not filled Barrack at Monte Fort Monday morning, any important ofte bofore, is the brother of the when a young sentry, 23 years of age, shot at Regent He has been appointed to report on and killed Captain Inano Pinto. The unfor the reform of the Navy, and Admiral Sa-chen- tanate officer was attending to correspondence -ping has been appointed to sol with him. They when the soldier levelled his rifle at his bond have already visited the coast defences in other and pulled the triggor. The ballot entered the parts of the Empire, and proceed to Canton to left tample, and the officer died at three being made for their reception. Deputies have expressed, not only by the men under Captain wake investigations there. Preparations are o'clock in the afternoon. Profound regret is been seat from Canton to meet the distinguished Pinto's command, whose interests he always visitors, who will be entertained by the local guarded, but by the large circle of friends he Chinese as well as by H. E. the Governor: A had in the Colony, banquet has been arranged for Pringe Hanand

MACAO'S OFIUM MONOPOLY. Admiral Sab the Ko Shing Theatre, at which Yesterday afternoon tenders were opened for Mr. Lax Chu Pak will preside. The house the local opina monopoly. The price this was adjacent to that occupied by the Chinese Com-expected to realise was $131,700 for the year, missioner to the Macao Delimitation Conference and I understand an offer was made of $132, 00 has been taken temporarily for the lodgment of and was not accepted by the Government. It the Prines and his companion during the is rumoured that a private offer of $150,000 has two days they will remain hore,

been rando, and apparently the Government are waiting to close with this tenderer.

I very

offer of $132,000.

The Chinese Navy musters some half a dozen ormeers and a larger number of gunboats, but (much fear, however, that the powers that be it can only be regarded as the nucleus of the will find their mistake in not accepting the future naval fighting force of the Empire. The Hatchi is perhaps the most modern ANOTHER BICKSHAW STRIKE. IMPENDING ? of the cruisers. She is more than ten yearS

As another quarter of the year draws to its old, but looks quite serviceable. Admiral Sah, close there are foars of another strike of rick- who was trained in the British Navy, has bisshaw cookies in the city. Last quarter the

smart and business-like in their movements. reduction of

the

little fores well trained, and the tars are very men petitioned the Leal Senado for a The Admiral, dark complexioned, climly built, very heavy, and it was

licence fee, which is on receipt of an smartly-niformed, is not typist of the buff unfavourable reply that a striks was declared and he gives place to no one in his adra rationness, came forward and put an end to the strike sailor. He is most gentlemanly, and urbano, The Fantan monopolist, in the lutarost of his busi- for the British, He was born in 1849. by paying part of the foos, Have our repre- The Prince and tho Admiral are to give effect sentatives reconsidered the petition presented to to the findings of the Commission in reference them last quarter, or are they relying on the to the preliminary reorganization of the Chinese Fantan monopolist again stamping up the Navy. The Commission consisted of the Pre balance of the fees F Quarterly strikes on this sident of the Council, the Ministers of War, account do not redound to the credit of the city chen-ping. The recommendations were that Finance, and Home Affairs, and Admiral Ba-or its administrators.

MAJAO AFD HONGKONG UNIVERSITY. there shall be regarded as if in commission at

Sometime ago, if I am not zaistaken, Marzo present, four cruisers, 16 torpedo-boats, ten was invited by the Governor of Hongkong to vessels, and four training ships. They are to University it is proposed to establish in Hong- Yangtare River gunbeste, 21 coast patrol contribute towards the Endowment Fund of the be examined, and if found unserviceable to be kong, but I am not aware that any stops have been put out of commission. The naval base is to be taken in Macae to assist the object, although it schools; a navigation school for 320 endets at great advantages from the existence of the Uni- Nimrod Sound. There will also be four naval is obvious that our youngsters stand to derive

pca, a school for mural artificers at Foochow here are mere birds of passage, and consequently a superior naval college at Poking, besides a indifferent to local projects. But we have. In gannery and musketry school in Nimrod Sound.our midst the Associação Promotora da hefaur existing dockyards are to be reorganized Instrucao dos Macaensos," which has com and equipped, as that at Kingman is already, for antaide mercantile work-astly, at What pos, Kianguan, near Shanghai, Foochow and Taku, The Naval Department in to have con- trol of the coast defence.

struggled. It is the one great prize never Hongkong. The result is that the rail and if the Chinese realise the necessity Chefoo, an engineering school for 300 at Wham- veraity. The trouble is that so many people

carries British goods more than French wares.

That journal traces it all to lack of money and

to be re won, never to be surpassed. It in man's physical conquest of the world.”.

Commandar PEARY, who is an engineer in circles at Haiphong.

A. S. WATSON & CO., the United States Navy, set out on this, his

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lamp at the Sincere Company on Sunday and A Chines from the north bought a spirit having tried the greater part of the night to light it without result he went to the shop on Monday in a rage and demanded his money back. He was offered the pick of the shop, bat be would not accept the offer, and finally ke was offered the lamp and his money to go away. He became more nolay than ever and finally put his foot through a glass case. Mr. Wood, bolors whom the base was heard, sentenced him to pay a fine of four dollars and to pay 60 centa compensation. Another man who stole a razor and a knife from the same place was committed to prison for 14 days.

"THE ST. LEGER.

The famous St. Leger race takes place to-day at Doncaster. A telegram to, the Indian papers on the 20th ult. gave the botting an: Bayardo, 5 to 4against, Minora, 3 to 1, William IV., 7 to 1; Louvier, 8 to 1; and Bachelor's Double, 12 to 1.

TYPHOON WARNING.

The telegram quoted below was received at the American Consulate General from the Manila bearvatory at noon yesterday-Cyclone or typhoon over N. Chins Sea developing,

of practical reform.

AMERICAN SQUADRON TO VISIT THE EAST,

LONDON, September 7th. The first squadron of the American Pacific Fleet, comprising eight

armoured cruisers, has sailed from San Francisco on a six months' cruise to the Far East.

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A Naval and Military Advisory Board has been created. This is a step towards creating an. Imperial Navy under one central control, and discontinuing the present obsolete system of four naval sections under the separate Vicarya of Canton, Nanking, Fooshow, and Tientsin, The money at present allotted for the minion PEARY REACHES THE NORTH anos of the navy is divided among these four Vloeroys, and much is diverted to other uses. with the foelt that the navy is not what it ought to be.

POLE

IN ADVANCE. OF COOK.

LONDON, September 7th. Commander Peary has wired the Governor of Newfoundland from Indian Harbour, Labrador, announc ing that he has discovered the North Pole.

LATER.

Commander Peary has telegraphed

£25,000 IN A HOVEL.

WALLPAPER LINED WITH NOTER.

longer exsites remark, is rejoicing to-day in the Pittsburg, where catentations wealth no discovery of its first wiser, a octogenarians beggar named Peter Lebauch, who has been arreated on the ground of insanity. It required the united strength of four stalwart policemen t seize the miser, who fought furiously when the miserable hove! he has occupied for more than twenty years was invaded.

fifth, quest of the North Pole last year, ailing from Sydney, Cape Breton, on July 17th. It was bie intention, as in his last expedition, to establish a bass on the northern shore of Grant Land, transporting sufficient stores over the ios to enable him to start on the final dash with fully laden aledges. Those who are acquainted with the secounts of Peler's previous expeditions, who admired the dauntless courage of the Correspondents must forward their names and man and who sympathised with him in his addresses with communications addressed to the failure to reach the Pole, will read the news Editor, not for publication but as evidence of his triumph with pleasure. PRARY good faith.

All lettore for publication should be written on started on his first expedition from Now ans side of paper only

No anonymously signed communications that York in 1893, but it failed through have already appeared in other papers will be bad weather and low of dogs. Un

Orders for extra copies of DAILY PRESS daunted by previous sufering, PRAEX should be sent before 11 a day of in 1900 advanced to the extremity of publication. After that how the supply is Greenland, and after many difficulties Limited. Only supply for Cash.

and dangers reached 89 degrees, 15 seconds, bat had to fall back in the spring of 1901. A year later, with HENSON and four Eskimos, he started again, but again failed to reach the Pole. Dogged perseverance has done it at last. Whatever double existed Into the North Polo belonging to the

"THE GAY GORDONS." United States of America are now dispellet if the constitution follows the flag. But lighted a fair attendance at the Theatre Royal Bandmann's Merry Little Maids again de what will they do with it? Dr. Coox last night, when the light and popular comedy reports that there is neither land nor lifeThe Gay Gordons was staged. The pleve has had a successful run at home,, and is bound to be appreciate in the East, its picturesque setting and the clever highland dancing of thei Merry Maide being factors which enhance its marits The Company showed improvement on their previous performance of The Gay was received. Gordons" and the play lost nothing of its charm by last night's interpretation. Fresh local jokes were introduced, and the boisterous of Peary's report. manner in which they were received left na doubt that they were as amazing as they were ден. Mr. Fred Coyne, in the character of Angus Graeme, crowned an excellent caste, iz which Mr. Frank Danby played a conspicuou

LONDON, September 7th, or "Nervy Nat Miss Florence Besca was highly entertaining as “Victoria Siddins," and she was ably hacked by her female friends. Borlin announces that Germany will,

"Koelnische Zeitung" ofLL TO THE MEDITERRANEAN FORCES. In fact, there was a commendalte co-operation. has resulted in success. of the whole Company, and a co-operation which not object to Russian participation in To-night the Merry Maids give their fare Chinese loans as far as the future is con- The Mikado," as expected. Instead, "The

On the 7th Septemal er, at 9, Stewart Terrace, Pest, Hongkong, the wife of Captain B. A

CRAIG, Boyal Army Medical Corps, of a son.

HONGKONG OFFIO: 10 Das Vœux BOAD C LONDON OFFICE: 131, Fiar Breast. EC

The Daily Press.

HONGKONG, SEPTEMBER 8r 1909.

**THE discovery of the North Pole," Commander PEART wrote a few years ago, "means to the United States national

prestige. Nanoza's expedition, fitted out by his King, his Parliament, and wealthy private citizens, impressed the world with the material which makes up the descend- ants of the Vikingu. Abruzzi's expedition, costing two hundred thousand dollars, was worth to Italy many times its bost, for it drove home to the civilised world the fibre

there.

High hopes are entertained of a very good

rice crop in Siam.

The English Mail of the 7th August was delivered in London on the 4th inst.

The Siami Electricity Co., Ltd., proposes to pay a dividend of six per cent for the half-year, The Bangkok Dock Co., Ltd, advertise that they are prepared to supply Blériot aeroplanes

at Tow. 7,000 each.

For returning from banishment a native was at the Magistracy yesterday sentenced to six months' imprisonment.

ways for 1908 show a surplus of £24,294, but The accounts of the Singapore Electric Tram

As soon as they had succeeded in pinioulng to the New York Times" that healthy dwelling, and were astonished to find the old man, the offers searched the reached the Pole on April 6th,

and will telegraph from there a full He arrives at Chatea Bay to day

account.

in

The papers publish columns reference to Peary's expedition, which in notable contrast to the reserve with which Dr. Cook's announcement

the walls and farniture bulging withs money. The boiler ocutained thousands of

the wall-papers were lined inside with back old dollar bills, the grate was filled with silver dollars and small silver and copper coins. Even notes, while scores of jarn and bottles were crammed to the brim with the pennies which the miser collected from compassionate passer by in the streets.

to charter & wagon to cart them to the When the search was finished monuds of money werb piled on the floors, and the police bank. There the treasure was sorted and counted; it amounted to £25,000. At various banks in the city, it has been found, the miser had deposited another £5,000, for which be bad

There is unquestioning acceptance no room in the house,

CHINA'S "OPEN DOOR.

The

A commission of medical experts has bien appointed to test the sanity of Lebauch, who, It is stated, may have to be committed to the Pittsburg insane asylum.

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THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT.

siderable funds invested. The late Mr. J. J. Francis, of Hongkong, was a shareholder, The Association began with a capital of $20,000, but its funds now exceed $50,000. Thongh the Association may not be able to spare a large amount, I venture to miggest that. it should support the Hongkong University scheme, if only with a donation of a thousand dollars. Some years ago this association main- tained a very flourishing school in this city, but the professor fa ΠΟΥ sbsent from the Colony and his return is doubtful. Seeing that the Association is unable to live up to the #xpectations embodied in No. 2 of its statutes, it should show its interest in the education of the youth of the Colony by helping to secure the foundation of a University in the neigh- bouring, Colony of Hongkong. I commend this suggestion to the favourable consideration of the Committee.

FATAL SHOOTING ACCIDENT.

Works Department were whiling away the On Sunday two Chinese employees in the

hours in a Government pastshed. Ous of the man was playity with a gun, sud net knowing it to be loaded, he pointed it at his companion.. The gun went off and the discharge entered the throat of the unfortunate man, killing him on the spot. His comrade gare himself up to the authoritisa

ERRATIC MARKSMEN.

territory to try their skill with the gun. Thay The close sesson for game is over and local sportsmen are wending their way into Chinese

should, however, be more careful in hazudding their pieces, and should not fire erratically, as carelessness in the past has been responsible

for the Government to prevent its employees for many sad souldents. It would be advisable

from leaving the city on shooting expeditions without permission, and when such was granted the sportsmen should be warned to proceed with circumspection. Last week a. Chizone boy wen shot instead of the bird the markamaa aimed at, and if such occurrences become frequent it is feared that the Chinese will

become incensed, if that the Delimitation Gammaiselen will not be allowed to pieno the smooth and even tenour of its present way.

MARRIAGE ROMANCE.

PLINCE AND AMERICAN HEIKE88.

Society is intensely interested in New York

And now, after charging debenture interest- and royalty well performance, but the pisco will not be cerned, and rights already acquired. Marshal his Boyal Highnew the Duke of Con- ment that Don Miguel of Braganas, son of

of which Italians are made. should Americans put the Stars and Stripes on the Pole, every American would feel pronder, and that increment of justifiable pride to millions of us would alone be worth ten times the money outlay." Commander PALEY, a telegram informs us, has at length achieved his ambition.

He enjoys the coveted distinction of being the first man to reach the Fole, for he was there on April 6:b, whereas Dr. Coox reports that he reached the Pole on April 21st. Certain it is that

there is a loss of £4,040.

du Tonkin an article drawing attention to the An agriculturist contributes to L'Avenir enormous export of beans from Manchuria and advocating the culture of the plant in Tonkin.

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Merry Widow" will be staged by special It will not affect the principle of request.

Germany's policy regarding China's open door, which must be recognised for Russia and America alike.

MOTORING UP MT. BLANC.

Dr. Douglas Fawcett, the well-known Some sensational arrests have recently been the top of the Montanyart, a peak 7,257ft, high,

motorist, recently arrived in his motor car made at Hanoi of Annamites who have been in the Mont Blanc range. All the visitors in promoting among domestic servants and others the Montanvert Hotel turned out to have a look

AMERICA AND JAPAN. Į in foreign employ a revolt against the French. at the novelty of a motor cur in the heart of the Alpa. he ateen male track up which the motor

LONDON, September 7th. elimbed is tortuous and narrow, and is flanked F.B.M' Consuls at Chefos and Newchwang by precipices. Mr. and Mrs. Fawcett had waited

Extensive official preparations are have informed the Government of Hongkong at Chamonix for several weeks to attempt this Commander Pasar and Dr. Coon did not that quarantine restrictions against arivals feat in fine weather. Hitherto the manis path being made for the reception of Prince has been wet and too slippery. Last summer and Princess Kuni in the United give it up on account of had weather. He has States for the made several extraordinary motor climbs in the

meet on the dome of the world, or we should aiready have heard about it from Dr. Coox now that be has returned

from Hongkong have been withdrawn.

We are asked to state that, complying with numerous requests, to civilisation. It is noteworthy that the Little Maids will producs "The Merry Widow" the Bandaian Merry telegrams summarising Dr. Coox's nar-to-night instead of “The Mikado"-

Mr. Fewoott tried the same ascent and had to

Circular has been published for information:

The following Mediterranean · Cominand

British troops in the Mediterranean, Field (zays & Delly Mail telegram) by the announce

"1. On relinqushing the command of the

assure them of his deep interest in their welfare, naught bids all ranks farowall, sad wishes to the Portuguese Pretender, has renounced his * rights * to the Portuguese throne in order to and of his constant concern for their future marry Miss Anita Stewart. According to elacioncy in peace and war.

statements published the final settlements for 42 11 188 been a vary great plezzare

the marriage were made at Claridge's Hotel, in to his Boyal Highness to be so closely asso

London, when arrangements were completed ciated with an important Command of the

for the transfer of £250,000 to the Prince immediately after the marriage.

Miss Stewart is known in England ma lady who has spent a grost

to express to Admiral the Hon. Sir Asshe charining Ja Re sbroad, and has sequired Royal Navy and he takes this opportunity

Carzon-Howe and the Mediterranean Fleet Lis warm thanks for all they have done to assist him part of her

in his endeavours to promote the efficiener of decided tute for things European. Her mother his command His Boyal Highness attached as Miss Armstrong, a society belle of very great importance to the development of a Baltimore, who married Mr. Ehinelander close sympathy between the two Services, and Stewart A divorce secured in South Dakota hopes that wherever portions of the Royal by Ming. Blewart wise followed by her marriage Navy and Army are in the same station the to" Bilert Smith, the millionaire whose aaddon opportunity will be taken of working together." and tragic death in Japan occurred not long

It is expected that Lieutenant-General Sir age purpose of demonstrat-

Dealis

It is understood that Miss Anita Stewart In- Raude, the newly-appointed Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Malta, will assame herited £1,000,000 of her stepfather's fortune of his offee on October 1 next.

£5,000,000. She is sail to have met the Prince for the first time in Faris at Easter,

Alps during the past few years, but this diffit, ing the goodwill of the Government not to say very dangerous, feat, is the most towards Japan. astonishing.