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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18TH, 19(9, that Hongkong is gradually losing its old considering the advantages it possessos na a A typhoon warning you readyed by Amgelenn
position as a distributing centre. Such trade centre it can hardly be doubted that it Consulate General, Hengheng, from the Tins TELEGRAMS.
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pessimistic forebodings are undoubtedly will continue to do so in future. Though widely shared in the Colony.. We do not much trade his undoubtedly been lost to altogether endorse then.. We are Hongkong in recent year by direct ship.
tents to other parts and bude pre day. One was with regant, to the death of
Two magisterial Inquiries took plnos yester. the Colony has been permanently arrested, ha a prospect of this direct, business growing Chinese, presumably a countryman, who while and that our trade will decline as steadily as the Colony may surely hope to benefit by srossing the road near the Taiping Theatre, bo- it has grown. Hard times are by no means the railway developments now taking place us so alarmed when he found himself in a new thing to Hongkong. They have in South China. As the terminal port of the front of an approaching team that he jumped undoubtedly been. bad within the last few great trunk line now being constructed oloar of it only to collide with another car. He years, but one can hardly say that the Colony through three of the richest and most received injuries to his skull to which he so- has practically stood still. There are three
populous provinces of China, the future coldental. The other inquiry was with respect sumbed in the hospital. Death was found to be useful tests that may be applied in order to prosperity of Hongkong ought to be abund to Chinare found drowned in the harbour on way, is progressing or otherwise, namely, the that the tausee detailed in Mr. "CousLAND's verdict. ascertain whether the Colony, in a general natly assured. It is quite possible, however, the 17th November. Found drowned was the population returns, the shipping returns, and interesting memorandum will serve for development of the Colony, but we are bold some years yet to arrest the further
enough to prophecy that in 1920 the indica- tions of the Colony's prosperity will show an immense improvement on the indications fatally shot and died on Tusklas for the year 1910,
Flace on Wednesday: being interred in the
the funeral, a presentatives of the
Infantry Caris
duimaraes, have been arrested and were exam- sole samed Gomes and faed by the Chief Justice yesterday. Gomes is a restaurant keeper, and the other man is chief of the Fire Brigade.
the returna of bank notes in circulation
His that the
The King of the Belgians is dead The news of his death war mot”“ ago rendered it practica operation, necessary on Locomat of Mis old intestinal complaint would be successful, and the hopes which mane at one time en tertained gradually fell as it was learned that be was sinking rapidly. Leorozo IT, King of the Belgians, was one of the most striking figures in Europe. Though not the oldest
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visited America arrived at Yokohama The businessman who recently to-day, and were accorded a great welcome.
At Tokyo, where formal proceedings place in the Chamber of Com- in the presence of the Diplo- Corps, Baron Shibumwa said
and his party had set an in nations! diplomacy, and found that Americans everywhere desired to enter into peaceful com petition on the Pacific.
MR ROOSEVELT AND THE LATE PRINCE ITO.
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CHUNG NGOL SAN FO"]
SIR CHEN TUNG-CHENG
CENSORED.
PEKING, December 17th. The Viceroy of Canton has sent a memorial to the Throne censoring Sir Chen lung-Cheng, formerly Chinese Minister at Washington, and at present Secretary to the Naval Commissioners.
Chen's management of the Canton- The Viceroy stated that during Sir Hankow Railway he spent ovER $7,000,000 and completed only about
49 miles of the line,
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Kowloon, 4 p.m.
Referee, Gunner Marsh, R.G.A R.G.A., Buffs.
Military Ground, 4 p.m.
Taking these tests in the order given it had to be noted that the last census showed an increase of 16,000 in the population (excluding the returns of New Kowloon). There was a decrease in the city of Victoria, but that is explained by the measures taken to diminish the overcrowding in the city, concerning which there had long been much complaint, but the reduction of the population FULLER'S CONFECTIONERY. in the city was more than counterbalanced by the increase in the land population of the villages on the island, while the population of Old Kowloon showed an increase of nearly ten thousand. Closer analysis of the returns reveals the fact that there was a sensible increase in the white population, and also in the Asiatic foreign population, reigning monarch-ho was five years younger and it need hardly be said that neither than the venerable Emperor of Austro- Europeans and Americans, nor those of Hungary he has sat upon the throne for
races other than European, American and forty-four years, and while he may not have Gunner Cook, R.G.A., who was found drowned ror at the assassination of Prince Ito. Lapsley; Blackburn, Clients and Wilkie Chinese," come to Hongkong and stay here for the benefit of their health. It must be assumed that if they are attracted here in increasing numbers it must be because MACKINTOSH'S CREAM TREACLE there is increasing business here for them
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been appreciated out of his own country his subjects entertained a lively affection for their ruler, who, it must be admitted, did not allow himself to be fettered by princely traditions, and showed to the world that he
a man of keen
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A SOLDIER'S DEATH.
An inquiry took place at the Magistracy yesterday afternoon respecting the death of
in Hunghom Bay on November 21st. Mr. E. R. Hallifax conducted the inquiry, and the jury
TOKTO, December 17th. Mr. Roosevelt has telegraphed to Japan from Nairobi, in the East Africa Protectorate, expressing profound hor-
Referee, Q.M.8. Barnfather. Neutral linesmen Mensra. Storrie and Hamson,
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Gander Allon, E.G.A.. sald. that deceased
and he spent the evening of the 20th November together. They attended a concert at the R. E. Barracks and, afterwards went to the Pinya
When we glance at the Shipping Returns business acumen and sound commercial East, which they left at 11.20 p.m. Outside of the Colony, we likewise find little justifica sense, and in this connection, the reports the Naral Canteen thay were nocoated by tion for pessimism. With the Harbour Mas-will be recalled of his personal interest in
A. S. WATSON & CO..the average tonnage for the past five years
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139
is much above the average for the preceding quinquennium. Taking only the numbers and tonnage of vessels in Foreign Trade entered and cleared, the statisties aina 1899 are as follows :---
soldier balonging to the Hongkong and Sings pere Battalion, who said he could recommend them to a good "ing song place." Witness declined the suggestion, but Cook, who was after himself, remained with the Indian soldier. neither drunk nor sober, but capable of looking Witness never saw Cook alive again. He could identify the Indian soldier if he saw him, but he failed to identify him when forty men of the Battalion were paraded for identification,
His Worship-I hope you appreciate this question, gentlemen of the jury. It is this man. who is wanted to bridge the gap between 11.20
railway enterprise in Chinp. LEOPOLD II, 'ter's report an instructive diagram is publish who succeeded to the throne in 1835, had ed showing the tonnage entered at Hongkong passed the allotted span of human life from 1867. The lines on this diagram show His years numbered more than three score that the entire trade reached its highest and ten, as he was born at Brussels on point in 1907. It fell in 1908 to a point April 9th, 1858. In 1858 he married the lower than it has reached since 1904, but 'Azen-DUCHESS MARIE of AUSTRIA, by whom he had three children two daughters and oue son, the Dorr of BRABANT, who died in 1869 at the age of ten. Shortly after be ascended the throne he made a lengthened tour of Europe, Egypt and Asia Minor, and the great interest pas vr ing the commercial interests of his country was exemplified when as Duke of Brabant he participated in important discussions in the Senate, more particularly relating to the establishment of a maritime service between and finding that death was due to drowning. Dr. Shaw, R.N., spoke to examining the body Antwerp and the Levant. But it is especial-There were several braises on both shins, but ly in connection with the Congo that the they were not related to the cause of his death. dead King has attracted considerable notice, His Worship-Docessed was a strong swim- and the confidence that Europe had in him mer. Was anything covealed in the post mortem was testified by the fact that that State was which would indicate that he could not swim? placed under his sovereignty on the basis
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1902
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19061
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1907
47,660
Tonnage.
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The Daily Press.
HONGKONG, DECEMBER 18TH, 1909.
THE death of Sir WILLIAM DES VEUX, who was Governor of Hongkong from 1887 to 1891, serves to remind us that at that time, as now, a gloomy view of the prospects of Hongkong was entertained, and found emphatic expression in a debate in the Legislative Council on a proposal to increase
1908
Steamshipe not exceeding 60 tons in Foreign Trade included for first time.
1906.
* Decrease due to Typhoon of 18th September, Highly satisfactory 68 these returns undoubtedly are, yet we must guard against the assumption that a growing volume of shipping necessarily implies in a port like Hongkong a corresponding growth in the volume of trade. This being a free port, there are no trade statistics, but it is com mon knowledge that a great deal of cargo which was formerly transhipped at. Hong. kong into coasting vessels is now carried by ocean-going steamers direct to or from the consuring districts. The vessels may still call at Hongkong, but they do not tranship here the same amount of cargo that they formerly did.
the 20th Novembor and moon this, Withean added that docussed was of a sheerful disposition and a good swimmer By juryman-He had no worries ?-Nothing to make him feel depressed or wish to commit suicide?
Witness-Na,
very drunk?
Witness-Yes.
His Worship-The water would seber him, Witness-Yes.
of personal union with Belgium, That His Worship-He was found in Bre foot of regime, however, did not prove satisfactory, water. Two feet would be sufficient to drown and after protests had been made by the him if he were drunk, but he would have to be Powers interested a new arrangement was recently made. Only a week ago the Foreign Minister of Germany declared that the Belgian Government's scheme of reforms for the Congo. if loyally carried us would contribute to the welfare of the natives, and achieve free trade for all nations in the Congo. His successor is his nephew, Prince water where he was found. It was impossible ALBEST OF BELGIUM, who was born in 1875, for the currents to have carried the body from and who has two sons and a daughter.the Hongkong side to where it was found. The Daughters are excluded by the Belgian body was quite fresh and could only have been Constitution from the succession.
The Bishop of Victoria and Mrs. Lander are holding an "At Home" at St. Paul's College
Ingham, D.D., Secretary of the Church Min eionary Society.
P. 8. Sutton spoke to dading the body and having it removed to the mortuary. He found the body lying in about five feat of water, face down, with arms and legs crossed.
By the Court-He must have fallen into the
in the water four or five hours,
P. S. Edwards deposed to fading on the body
of Africa.
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DEATH
OF KING LEOPOLD),
LONDON, December 17th.
2.35 this morning.
King Leopold of Belgium died at
THE CHINESE NAVAL COMMISSIONERS.
LONDON, December 17th. The Chinese Naval Commissioners
guard of honour was drawn up at the station, and the Chinese Minister, Sir McLeavy Brown, Sir Robert and
Lady Hart, and others attended to
bid them farewell.
Baff-Black; Ruler and Cloke; Dare, Wrenant Cooper; Fitzpatrick and Houskham ; Taylor; Brewster and Barker.
Second Division.
Moslem v. Lusitano.
Causeway Bay, 4.p.m.
Referee, Corp. Kelly, A.S.C..
A. Coy, Boffee, B. Coy. Buffs.
Parade Ground, 2,30 pm.
- Referee, Sapper Scarlet, R.E.
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Military Ground, 2.30 p.m.
Referee, Borgt. Graham, A.S.C
Moslem:---Hus; Dyer and Khan Marker, Mootee and A, Bux; Mooss and C. Markar; Hartean; Rümjahm and Nasarim,
Lusitano-L. Cordeiro; Castro and Soares; T.. SlowLixa, Azzuolog7-18japajanja slymulaan, Stammers, Caborn and H. Goldenberg; Baptists B.O.C.-Ka; 3. Abbas and :-Rodførn;
Jax: H. Tarke: Cher and Munkett,
LEAGUE CRICKET.
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Happy Valley, 2p.m.
Umpire, Insp. Langley. Civil Service . Telegrapha,
Happy Valley, 2 p.m. Kowloon v. H, K. C. C.
TEAMƏ.
Admiral Sah, interviewed by Reu- ter's correspondent, stated that Prince Tsai and all the Commissioners were much gratified at the hospitality ex- tended to them by Great Britain, and he had no doubt that the Chinese Government would profit greatly in reorganising the Chinese Navy by wh at the Commissioners had learned in England. There was no question, he said, of placing any orders fork, A. Rose, J. D. Noris, W. H. Vivaash, ships at present.
Prince Tsai Heun, before leaving Dover, telegraphed to His Majesty King Edward, warmly thanking him for the many kindnesses extended to the Commissioners.
Kowloon, 2 p.m. Craigengewer u. E.G.A.
Craigengower Ground, 2 pm.
Police J. H. Klag, F. P.. J, Wodehouse, tr. Woodcock, J. Kerr, Kent, W. Pitt, W. N. Edwards, J. Ogg, B. Bell, K. McLennan, sad Darnay. Hosarves-W: Cooper and Cocker.
Craigengower:-L. B. Lammert, G. A. Han-
E. Baa, B. F. Lammert, E. Pestonji, 8, Battliwara, J. W. Stewart, and Carvalko,
Kowloons-J. P. Robinson, W. F. Brewer, Capt. Somerville, W. T. Weaser, W. Curwen..
H. Spurge, H. H. Taylor, E. H. Pond, D. J. McKenzie, W. F. Elson and F. Sutton,
Civil Service-H. T. Jackman (Capt.), F. A. Eiden, R. E. O. Bird, L. E. Brett, E. W. Dawson, H. Ellis, J. McEwen, A. E. Raven, A. R. Sutherland, A. M. Thornhill and B.-C.
a nilver dollar, a zsouth organ, and several other THE ANNEXATION OF KOREA. Witchell, amall articles.
His Worship thought that Gunner Allen
the military contribution from £20,000 to circulation, we extract from the Government on Monday to meet the Rt. Rev. Bishop should have faller opportunity of identifying |
Coming now to the test of bank notes in
Gazette the returns for the month of Nov. ember during the past ten years :---
Bank Note Specie in average amount
9,883,893
reserve.
£40,000 per annum. Governor Des Vaux before leaving the Colony prepared a long slatement in the form of a speech dealing with the condition and prospects of the Colony in detail on the strength of the statistics received, and (to adopt his own phrase) dissipating the incorrect impres sion which had been given by looking at the question from only one side," He expressed the opinion, which proved to be correct, that such depression as then existed was only temporary, giving reasons for believing that
1900
6,650,000
1907
11 118,048
1902
12,896,820
6,750,000 6,950,000
1903
15,606,901
9,150,000
1904
16,425,808
9,450,000
905
17,456.558
11,340,000
1906
16,317,358
11.345,000
1907
17,417,769
12,750,000
1908
1909
19,626,518 15,269,499
13,700,000
17,400,000
the bubble of speculation having burst, the These returns indicating the financial regalar commerce of the Colony would in a business passing in the Colony give little short time fully retrieve the position, and in support to the idea that the prosperity of all probability bring about a prosperity Hongkong has materially suffered, and if it greater than any of the past. That belief
were possible to publish returns showing was abundantly justified by events.
the increase in the amount of cheques cashed we thith the proof would be still more striking.
During the past few years another wave of depression" has been encountered, and it can hardly be said that it has passed over" The conditions of trade are altering no the Colony yet. Some months ago we repro- doubt. They have altered before. The opening duced from the annual report of the China of the Suez Canal and the laying of the Association a pessimistic memorandum by telegraph cables were events that brought Mr. A. S.-D. COURLAND, the local Secretary about great changes, and they were both on "The Arrested Prosperity of Hongkong, supposed to be inimical to the interests of in which the causes of this arrest wore Hongkong. But the Colony has hitherto been explained and the conclusion was reached able to adapt itself to new conditions, and
Apparently the Sanitary Department offices have been put in a proper state of repair, as it in anounced that the fortnightly meetings of the Board will in future be held there
instead of in the Council Chamber.
The funeral of Gunner Hunter, R.G.A., who died at the Military Hospital, Bowen Road, on
the Indian soldier. Gunner Allan,said he SAW
LONDON, December 17th. The St. Petersburg journal No. the parade of men on pass that night, but there voye Vreniya "announces that it has were opportunities for men being out without been authorised to deny the report
pu
The jury agreed that the coloured gunner that Russia and Japan are negotiating should be found, and the inquiry was adjourned for the latter country's annexation of to give Gunner Allen an opportunity of going through the battalion until he found the man.
Korea.
The LG.M. str. Princess Life, which left
Thursday, took place yesterday morning. The LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS.' cortege consisted of Officers, NC.Os, sud men of 87 Cay. R.G.A., and the bands of the Buffs, the latter playing the funeral morobes en route to the Cemetery, Happy Valley. We understand here on the 17th.uit., at noon, arrived at Gonos deceased only arrived here on, the Hewa last on the 16th inst., at am month, and leaves a widow and four young left Moji on the 16th instant, and is expected The N.Y.K. str. Aki Maru (American Lane) shitören.
One of our American visitore, a lady, had an undesirable experience on Thursday. While enjoying the sights of Queen's Road Central she felt a tug at her purse and looking down found that it had disappeared. At the same time she noticed a Chinaman running off. The alarm was raised and he was promptly pursued honour of the capture went to a civilian, The by policemen, sailors and soldiers, but the. theft took place about three o'clock and half an hour later he was in Victoria Gaol, having been sentenced to six months' imprisonment and ordered to receive ten strokes with the birch.
THE POLAR QUESTION.
LORDON, December 17th. A message from New York to Mr. Osborn, Secretary of the Arctic Club,
tired navigator, on the 10th instant aunounces that Captain Loose, a re-
verbally confessed that his affidavit | The N.Y.E. str. Tamba Meru (European regarding supplying. Dr. Cook with Line) left Singapore on the 16th inst., and is expected here n the 22nd inst
nautical and astronomical observations was a lie from beginning to en 1.
here on the 20th insk.
The Bank Line str. Suveric left Yokohama on the 17th instant for Hongkong via porta.
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TRIANGULAR LEAGUE.
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Club Ground, 1.45 p.,
TEAMS.
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The following have been selected to play for H. K. C. C. against The United Services, LONDON, December 17th.
on the 25th December, and 27th December:- The news ofthe death of the Rt. Rev. W. C. D. Turner, T. B. Pearce, A, C.-E. William Awdry, a former Bishop of Elberongb, H. Hancock, R. E. O. Bird, A. H. South Tokyo, proves to be unfounded. Claxton, W, Manning and A. O.Leltk.
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