RANDOM REFLECTIONS, Sartorial changes have been frequent during the week. The foretaste of summer on one or two days led to an examination of wardrobes and to the donning of lighter raiment,
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The first of April passed uneventfully in Hongkong, and no jokes of any consequence are reported. I am told, however, that some folks who had sccepted Invitations for that day, when they realised what the thy was, felt a little un. certain about the prospects of the tin or the dinner abend. But there were no "sells" of that description.
The business of the Supreme Court is bound to suffer as long as it is conducted in the present premises. The poison of the street are alway bad enough, int when to that is added the sounds of hammering from the Post Office com. plaints are bound to be made. There have been judges, however, who do not take the same attitude as the Acting Chief Justice. Some years ago when the hammering in the premises beneath interfered with the conduct of his Court Mr. Justice Wine ordered the arrest of the men wielding the hammer and had them placed in dock, when they had to remain until
the Court reso.
LOCAL SPORT.
FOOTBALL
CIVILIAMS, V, ARMY.. This the second annual fixture. batwon teams representing the above sust on the Club Ground on Baturday afternoon. The afternoon was so ideal one for football, but the attendance-A very poor. The only change in the teamE WAS Goggin in pisce of Clarke for the Civiliana, The teams were s
Army-Beasley (EG.A) Oxloy (R.G,A) and Cloke (Baffs); Dare (Buffs), Lient. Bagnall (B.G.A.) and Hewett (R.G.A.); Downs (Boffs) and Brewster (Buffs); Taylor (Buffs); Nash (B.G.A) and Ballia (B.G.A.),
Civilians Olarke (H.K.F.C.); McCubbin and Hamilton (E.KFC); Wilke (Kowloon), Barlow and Gregory (H.K.F.C.); Aftolisson (H.K.F.C.) and: Goldenberg (B.O.C.); Brown (Kowloon); Wilkie and Moad (Kowloon).
The game opened rather tamely, but the Army team early settled to each other's methods and the forward quintatte were soon dancing round Hamilton and MeCabbin The latter did not seem to be any the worse for the fow weeks' respite from the game and his tackling and kicking on several occasions was acknowledged by the approbation. of the spectators Barlow, too, was playing s grand game, and when everyone elas roamed lost a stepped in and did the needful. Aitokseen arrived a few minutes late and was soon troubl
The new Oths Ordinance was inaugurated on Thursday. The Supreme Court remembered the date and made European witnesses take the Oath in the new form, but apparently the mattering the Army dafence, a ghow from Barlow escaped the memory of the Magistrates, who were seen to administer the oath as of old,
During the past fortnight Hongkong may be describeil na having revelled in the Colony Opera Season. Saldom, if ever, has a touring company of the quality displayed by the Band mann Company, which has just closed a short season at the Theatre Royal, visited our port, and never has such extensive patronage been bestowed by loal theatregears. Each perform anse was undebtedly a classic in comic opera, and to the organiser of the Company Hongkong owen a debt of gratitude for the wealth of song and refined comedy presented.
The General Post Ofo accepts 100 Hongkong copper santa forensdollar's worth of X-contstamps, and thereby fange & tale, cr, rather, a queue or tanding along the footpath outside the Post Office The wily Chisee posscasing £ve 20-cont silver pieces process to the money-shanger's and obtains 115 Hagkong copper couts in exchange for his five pisces of silver. With 100 of these coins he takes up bis place in the queus aforesaid, and in his tum prores 100 Hongkong 1-cent stamps. The he disposes of for 5 silver 20-cent pieces or a paper dollar, and the above described process of coning money is repeated sharp trading practico, no doubt, bat legitimate and lucrative to the coolies now patronising the
G.P.O.
Hongkong, prolife in company promotions in part years, is to have still another industrial enterprise presented to speculators eager to invest, the labot being a wood-pulp paper mill to be located at Haiphong. With such a galary of lights of commerce, including a well-known ipal journalist, on the directorate it is reasonably anticipated that the flotation of the concern and its subsequent conduct will be as
giving him the chance to test Beasley. From s kiok-off Downs got possesion of the leather and carried it wall into his opponents' half. On being tooked be starsrly slipped the ball up to Brewster, who lost no time in driving into goal, The ball found the ast, but it was off the foot of Hamilton, who put it through his own geal in trying to clear the shot from Brewster. A frie-kick for hands was well placed by Barlow and within a few seconds Aitoheson and then Goldenberg had brought Beasley to i kusos to save his charge. The work of the Boldler": would have been more effective at this stage had they given the pair on the left wing more to do, as the Civilian defence concentrated their whole effort against the right wing. The second goal for the Army was scored a few minutes before the interval, and was the realt of a combined run by Brewster and Downs, the former putting on the finishing touch The Army led at half-time by two goals to il
The Army forwards contented themselves with playing to the gallery during the early part of the second moiety, but their op pozents soon proved that they were not to be fooled with, and Mead and Brown were soon travelling goalward.
Brown shot,
but Beasley again esrad, on this particular oecs- ion by throwing himself full length along the front of the goal and forcing the ball to corner. Exchanges and honours were even for a time until Hewitt made a bad mis-kick. Wilkie
rushed in to take advantage and beat Hensley by placing into the corner of the net. Encour aged by the aobiavement the Civilians put for ward their best effort, and Beasley had a busy time of it keeping Brown and Barlow from scoring. No further scoring took place and the game ended with the scores Army, 2,
Civilians, 1.
Previous to the presentation of the Daily
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRISS, MONDAY, APRIL 4TH, 1910.
LEAGUE CRICKET.
8.X,C.C. "A" 1, TELEGRAPHE AND BUDWELLS', These teams met on the ground of the Hongkong Cricket Club on Saturday, and the Club team secured a victory by eight runs and four wickets. The scores and analyses were as follows:
TELEGRAFKI "AND DÖDWELIA".
W. Manning, h Clasten, managemen B. C. Olivor, b Foards Chantiesima A. EL Tokog, rum och
W. E, Warburton, a Mankensis, b Fearoa W. W. Waterhonsa, o Aubrey, b Penros R. E. E. Oliver, « Hancock, b Pearce.
C. T. Hose, o Claxton, b. Makin
B. B. Beatle, b Claxton..
F. Matson, Claxton, b Penross990 8. Lack, o Makin, blazten
·C, E, Shielde, not set ...
Extr
M
Total
Bowling Analysis,
Makin Claxton
15
101
Anbry
HONGKONG,
T. E. Pearce, Rhields. Dr. Aubrey, o Waterhouse, b Oliver junio J. Hall, o Beattie, i Waterhonen orien H. R. Main, not ant
H. Hancock, o Lack, b Yong Supervenien A. A. Claxton, v mud b Young unsoundne
·Hon. Dr. Atkinson, o Lack, & Waterhouse P.Jacke, not out
and cyklere
13 E. Irving, A. Mackenzie and. E. Long
did not bat.
Extra
Oliver
Young in. Shake Waterhouse.
Total
“Bowling Analysis,
Q
2
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B.E, * 0.0.0.
The following in the result-
2.1.
Upl, MeGregor, and Carrio .. Cpl. Davison, Iow Cornalin 8. St. Power, o F. Lammert, b Carry.. Pie, Tree, not onto m
Cpl. Ceman, o and b. Baas...
Cpl. Campión, a Bass, b Cung avera Cpl. Harrison, & Carrie 9999
Opl. Taverner, ↳ Lammert
B. S. Keane, not ant..............
Spr. 8milia and Jeremiah did not bat
Total
Boring Analysis.
0:
X.
↑
S. Battliwars. P. Carrie
L. Lammert R. Ba
C. Higginbotham 1
0.0.0.
W. H. Vivoonk, b Ommazi
R. A. Carvalho, ut. Power, & McGregor... FF. Jammert, Smith, Osman E. Bars, True, b McGregoriumi va LA. Ross, tw HpGrogor
3. D. Noric Trus, b Metfregor.
C. Lume, b McGregor... P. Cure, Fararer, b Osman...... C. J. Higginbotham, not out
A. 8. Gome Jr., o Jeremiah, b MoGregor 8. D. Butira, nob-out-s
Extras
Tatal
Bowling Analysis.
Cpl. Caman..m'thi Cpl. McGregor
Own Kina, amateur championship, shal lenge cap presented by Sir Paul Chater-1, Loe. Opl Andrews, Sm, 1 3/5, 2, Sgt. Stardy 5 23/55, Loe. Cpl. Resain- The winner ran easily throughout, and finished with several yards to spare, despite Sturdy's placky effort t catch him up near the tape.
Four out of the five starters finished. In the absence of H.B. the Governor the prisos were distributed by Mrs, Forsyth
BOXING AND WRESTLING COMPETITIONS.
REVIEWS.
The Human Cobweb: A Romance of Ou Poking, By B. L. PUTNAM WELL. London: Macmillari & Co.
By his exoellent works on Chins, Mr. Paina Weale has Armly established himself as one of the ablest writers on Chiness affairs. He writes with fluensy and grace. He impresses one with the fulness and exactitude of his knowledge of Chinese character and the intricacies of European life in the Oriental capital, and in making use of that knowledge to produce s work of Betion he introduces an element into the English novel, which, if not altogether new, is at least used most ascessfully to give local colour to his story,
a
OPIUM IN HONGKONG.
In the House of Commons on March 10th Colonel Beely (Under Secretary for the Colonies), replying to quation by Mr. 2 Taylor, din the cus of the Straits the Colonial Government are putting them. esposition in which they will be able to exercise very considerable control over the trade in opium. As regards Hong. kong I understand that the last remaining divine were closed on February 28. The House may not usured that both his Majesty's Government and the Colonial Governments will continue to exercise energy and vigliance in pursuance of their policy, and the Governors of Hongkong and the Straits shall be asked to include in the annual reports of their respective Colonies an sospunt of the messires taken to regulate and restrict the consumption of opium. and of their effect. (Hear, hear.)
Mr. T. Taylor asked if the hon, and gallant member could say what further steps were being
taken in Hongkong to check the habit of opinna smoking.
There was a large attendance at the VRC Gymnasium on Saturday night, when a nutuber
It is not easy to combine levo and politics in * interesting boxing and wrestling competi
novel. · · Not everyons is a Disrasil. But still tions were brought off. Mr. A. Rodger was in bharge of the ring, while Mesars, H. J. Gedge more diffent is it to combine commercial politics, such as the hunt for railway concessions, and W. S. Bailey acted as judges. Time was with the human element that inspires poeta ould have been so glad to hear that the last Colonel Seely, I thought my hon. friend. kept by Mears. T. Mook and a Banji Mx and novelists, and has enriched our litaratare divans were closed at the end of last month that B. L. Bridger introduced the competitors, and the working committon who attended to datalls with the finest products of the human mind, he would have been content without farther was composed of Miss. A. L. Alves J. A. S. But Mr. Patnam Weals may be congratulated Information, but if he will give me notice I will Alves, A. V. Baizos, A. B. Carroll, O. Bhaps it may be objected that there is a asked if the Colonial or home authorities had
upon the success he has achieved, although per give him what further information Feat.
Mr. Ross (Montgomery Boroughs, Min) Chunyat, J. Forbes and J. Rodger.
disproportion between the concession-hunting | under observation the use of alternative stima. and the love-making episodes. One thing ha lants or drugs as harmful as opinza
Colonel Boely, Yes, that is a rosttar that has manages to convey most admirably. That is, retired and is roodiving fall consideration. Wo the atmosphers of Old Peking, His pictures know very well there are other drugs equally are strong, vivid, real, they are instinct with injusions; the matter is being watched.ee life and reality. We see the hotel he draws; we Mr. Rees-Will the results in any way affect
stops re quickly in touch with Carnot, the proprietor: scientific interest?
It merely the Government may take, or is and we seem to know each one of the guests who people this strange caravanserai. They are all familiar types to us here,
The first event was a fight of six two-minute rounds between Lange-Bergeant Fincher of the Buffs, 9 stone 6lbs, and Seamen Jones of LMB Kent 10 stone. Advantages in youthand weight ware with the azilor, but the veteran was very tive on his foot, and asa consequence www enabled to alude much punishment. In the second and third rounds Fincher was scoring well with his right, while Jones manoeuvred for an opening which eventually came. A heavy right swing on the jew some what staggered the soldier, and second in the same vicinity sent him to the boards. The sound of the gong gave him a breather, and he got to work with greater ciation in the fourth round. In the fifth be was doing good work until he was again sur prised by pho of the sailor's powerful right wings, which sent him down a second time Join round No, 5 both mon gat to businnis with the sound of the gong, Fincher scoring with both right and left, and his blows having a Visible effect on the sailor. So force was the
HONGKONG AMATEUR ATHLETIC ·
ASSOULATION.
enoountor towards the end of the round that
Colonel Seely-The Government both here and at Hongkong have considered the whole matter, and have faken measures which we hope and think will check the abuse of opium smoking and at the same time prevent the age of alter- native drugs.
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JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION IN KOREA.
2.
· RESULT OF JAPANESE REFORK.
The period of the story is immediately after the occupation of Port Arthur by Eussia sad the misure of Klaoshan by Germany, Peter Kerr, an English engineer, is moved by the conception of a scheme for covering China with a network of railways, and persuades a London syndicate to send him to Peking to negotiate concessions. Prior to his departure, he kindles the love maid, A Tokyo to the quotes Mr. her dad a love of an English red but Kratom, Vice-Minister of Justion in Korea Webb, which might well have been left out it administration in Korea The judicial for the following statement in regard to judicial it were ant that the author wishes to Indiente Administration in Koren, which has been taken only weakness in his horo and thus to avor by the Japanese Government, has so far
obtained, The Koreans are showing mere the referes intervened. Coming together for prepare for the catastrophe which occurs inter proved succesful, good results being gradually the last time, Fincher stored repeatedly within the hunt for concessions Beroral strong disposition to entrust their disputes to the new his left, and the referee declared him to be the characters, evidently drawn from life, fit across Courts, which are obtaining the deep confidence the pages, and help in the development of the of all classes of Koreans. The Criminal Code plot; others, like Phyllis May, are somewhat Korean officials, and resembles the Code
adopted by the Courts was compiled by shadowing, and it may be ejected that the true China, Compared with the Japanese Criminal heroine is worthy of being limned in more Code, it La excessively REVETO. There 10st, 2lb, entered the ring for a fight of ten vid olours. To us, who know something of 'are two or three civil laws, but
are not in opération, all divil matters China, the story may appeal more strongly, being deolded in accordance with the con and it might be well, in any future romance ventional laws. Twenty-three Courts are still from the same pen, that the author should to be opened in the peninaals, and will all be follow certain conventions. For instance, his opened during the coming fiscal year (beginning paragraphs on railways in Calus
on the 1st proximo. One Japanese judge is to more Etted for the pages of a monthly to take some judges bar of arimbals be appointed to each new Court, and I intend with me when I return to Kores shortly
abook
winner.
Stoker White of H.M.S. Bedford, 10 stone 51b, and Seaman Sky Kerron of HMS, Kent
two-minute rounds. It' only required two minutes, however, för Kerrison to establish the fact that he was too alever a man for this stoker, A few straight rights were followed by a couple of loft jolts. Then a left swing was placed on the stoker's point and he was rendered here de
contat
are
these
Ivor Chunyut and Albert Ellis, both welgie magazine than a novel They are too long.sted is increasing and there are 10W ing 115 1hs, than appeared to battle for the They retard the real story, and give it a
6,000 persons serving terms of imprisonment. bantamweight championship of the V.R.C. stavate movement altogether out of keeping The most frequent offences are murder and The six two-minute rounds fought established with Mr. Putnam Weale's ordinary style rabbery with violence. It is ingular, in view the undoubted superiority of Chanyut, and he Then, again, too frequently he explains his of the quiet habits of the Koreans, that so will have to be a good man who seeks to raiova characters instead of allowing their om actions many orimos of a desperate nature are commit is showing a tendency towards further increase, this clever little boxer of the title he won. Ellie and development to explain themselves. Thosted by them. The number of criminals arrested displayed a capacity for taking punishment, and are real defects that should be overcome easily and I intend taking more careful measures to be might have stood a better chance if he had by so skilful a master of English composition. prevent the commission of crime and so check The second annual athletic meeting, post-brought his right arm into action. That limb We have not said anything in detail about his the increase in the number of criminals."
was useless, while the left was overworked, descriptions of the environs of Feking nor the poned from the end of last year, was held on Chunyat was declared the winner amid entha-light be lots in upon the national character. For these we must refer the reader to the book itself. We command it most cordially. It is to he hoped that having oponed up this rich vein Club before a fair attendance. The meeting was under the following management —
Patron His Excellency Sir F. J.D. Lugard.
for flotional purposes, Mr. Putnam Wale will Vice-Presidents: H. E. Major-General
material lying ready to his band.
successful as the articles resently appearing in Press Cap to the League winners, R.G.A., the Saturday on the ground of the Kowloon Cricket instic cheering..
the local Pros have been in arousing interest in the project. The quality of paper to be manatec tured has an extensive market awaiting it in
Hon. Mr. Crosson gave a brief summary of the working of the League since its mangaration in 1909. Reviewing the performances of tha
Mr. Godge subsequently said he had the pleasing duty to perform of presenting the winner With a silver cup, Chanyut had improved fight for the championship. The V.R.C. had one more than any Club in the Fer Fest in the interest of sport. (Applause.)
EXPORT OF OPTUM FROM INDIA. Mr. Taylor asked the Booretary of State for Foreign Affairs in the House of Commone on March 10th whether, seeing that the produc tion of opium in China was being very largely
desire of the Chinese Government to shorten. the period of nearly eight years during which
the Far East ulons, and the ramifications of the winers for 1909-10, he said the' performance G. Broadwood; C.B., Sir C. P. Chafer K+ greatly in his boxing, and put up a splendid continue to work it and to utilise the rich restricted, he was prepared to respond to the
was on exceedingly good one, as they had gC.M.G., Sir H. N. Mody, Mr. H. P. White and bean established for over fifty years, and had A Man of the Moors. By HaizXWELL B. (India was lo continue to and opium to China,
through the competition without losing a
match.
Mr. F. Barrington Deacon.
Chairman;-Dr. Forsyth Working Coh Mr. Grosson than presented the cup and medals to the R.G.A players, all of whom werland, A. S. Kempthorne, J. H. Mood, F. mittee ---Meena, C. E. Libeand, A. R. Sath tared by primitive methods in native mill present. Mr. Gresson also presented the Hong. Hyndmas, and T. Chee (Chairman).
kong Sporting Annual medal for the loading goal scorer in League matches to Private Taylor, Boffs. Taylor's aggregate was 20 goals for niun matches.
trade may be autoaded throughout the Middle East and ove to Australasia. With the latest mechanical processes facilitating production, the products of the new mill should have no difficulty competing with the stocks manufas- and I join th extending heartiest good wishes for the successful initiation of the enterprise.
"Music in the park" is a pleasant recollection of, home life, which was stirred on Tuesday evening by the Japanese Band, en rate for the Anglo-Japanese Exhibi tion in London, playing selections in the pre- The faal of the quarterly pols tournament sence of a large number of residents. The was played off on the polo ground at Causeway experience made many folks ask themselves why Bay on Saturday in the presence of an interest should not we have such opportunities more ed crowd of spectators. The finalists were the
frequently Numerous saggestions have already been made in the subject, bat nothing seems to oems from them, and it appears to be hopeless to expect my tangible result until a different communal beling is created.
POLO TOURNAMENT.
Bulls and the Royal Garrison Artillery, and the players in each team were
BUTES,,
1 Major Findlay
2 Liert. Davidson
3 Lent. Potter
Judges:-Messrs. A. C. Leith and A. Kempthorne, Starter:-Mr. A. B. Suther. land. Handicappers-Dr. Forsyth, Rev. W. H. Maundrell, R.N., Lt. D. H. Anderson and Mr. F. Lammert.
As the new champion accepted the trophy he was heartily cheered by the spectators. 8.The next event was a catch as catal-can wrestling match for the championship of the Colony. The claimants were Seaman Readay 91 H.M.9. Bedford, and Lance-Corporal Spillatt of the Baffs, and the decision was to be awarded on the best of three pin falls. This contest was ons of the longest that has been witnessed in Hongkong. Reeday was the aggressor through out, but all his efforts failed to pin the muscular Ja corporal, and the decision was a draw. 120 YARDS HINDICAP-First best, L. A
Clerks of the Course Messrs. A. C. Laith, C. E Libeaud, and A. A. Claxton,
Official Time-Keepers Ber. W. H. Man drall, R.N., and Mr. T. Chee. Mr. H. L. O. Garrett, hon, sexstory.
Osorio, 4 yds, 13 1/51, second heat, H. W. Peterson, 6 yds, 13 sen; third best, Lice. Cpl. Andrews, 13 secs. Final-1, Andrews, 12 3/5 Bec 2, Peterred.
HIGH JUMP, amateur championship, challenge oup presented by Mr. F. B. Descon~1, 4. d. Laith, 5ft. 23; 2, J. J. Crowley, 5ft. 1 in.
120 YARDS HURDLES, ten fights, amateur championship challenge oup presented by the Kowloon Cricket Club. Firet heat, H. W. Petersen and Lee Cpl. Sloman; second heat, Rev. W. H. Manndiel and A. C. Leith; third hest,
B. G. L. Lient, Thicknessci Captain Brierley Captain Loring 4 Liont, Greeni
Captain Finch Tho vist of the Toyams Military Band to
Two ohukkas were played, and in each the England should help to remove some of the Butts and the advantage. At the beginning erroneous impressions in Western minds re they foread the Artillery to dofond, and the garding the Japanese attitude towards the classis R.G.A. men put up a great fight in an music of Europe. One American, recently endeavour to keep their goal intact. For a returned from s tour which included Japan, long time they were successful, but eventually was reported to have said that he was asked in Lient. Davidson noceeded in shading the Leith and Bloman Japan if the conductor used his baton to strike defenders and sent the ball between the posts, thus putting the Buffs one up. There was no further sooring in the first chukka, and the second opened with the Artillery attacking, but the Baffs soon drove them back on their strong
at the musicians!
4
A light in to be placed in Captimún Pass after all It has taken years of agitation to move the Government to this step, and the
Fizal-1, Maundrell, 17-4/5; 2, Leith. A good race between the pair. Petersen dropped out at the start
HALF MILE, amateur championship, challenge cap presented by Eastern Telegraph Company's
Ten two-minute rounds followed between Seaman Ringsell, 9 stone, and Beaman Mustard, 9 it. 61b, both of HMS. Bedford. In Ringwell Mustard found a worthy foeman, and the pair of clever little pugiliste mixed it up willingly, giving and taking with equal liberailty. After top fast and exciting rounds the referee was un- able to separate the men, and they retired from the arons with honours easy
The main event, sa was the case in the last V.R.C. tourzement, proved a failure, and want to show that those responsible for the matching of the men if the fight was not the outcome of challenge-had little knowledge of their qualifications. The principals were Souman J. Roberts of H.M.8. Heat, 9st. Blbs., and Drum
mer Bonchier of the Buff, 9et. 6lbs. The fight of fifteen rounds was for the lightweight champion- ship of the Orient. It was a foregone concluzion
CLIFFE, London: T. Fisher Unwin. When a novel has already passed through fire editions it must appese a work of supererogation to attempt to review it in a critical spirit, more especially if it comes from the pen of a writer of Halliwell Sutcliffe's reputation and attainments, In this book, the author reaches high-water mark. In a way, it suggests the style of writing with which wo are familiar in the mid-Victorian period. The novelist is not content to tako a woman and a man, to add another man or woman in order to make complications, and then to drag modern drama in order to leave two of them them through the ordinary phases of the more happy ever afterwards. More or less, it is the de- velopment of a small community we watch rather than two leading characters. The reader feals that he is looking on real life, the making and marring of lives, the joys and sorrows, the plot and counterplot, the little incidents as well as the grest happenings that form character and shapu the destinies of men and women. It is not entirely a happy story. But is life itself entirely round of happiness? Does not death enter into every life. Are not drink and hatred and passion familiar elements in English buman nature In A Man of the Moors" there is much that is elements), yet the author manages to prevent his story from becoming sordid or revolting. It grips the interest by reason of
its setuality... LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS. The N.Y.K. str. Tosa Marit (Bombay Line)
Mr. Montagu, who replied, said-In andor taking, in response to the request of the Chinose Government, that the Indian opiam traffic- with China should, if certain conditions were fulfilled, be brought to a close within ten years, his Majesty's Government contem plated a settlement that would be final,
the magnitude of the changes involved and and that was within the capacity of both countries to carry out, with due regard to interests sifooted. In this spirit it was socepted by the Chiness Government, which has not expressed a desire to re-open the question. The atriot fulfilment of India's share of the agres
ment
has imposed serious burdens on the Indian Government and on the native States of India. disturb the settlement arrived at with the His Majesty's Government are not disposed to Chinese Government.
has
Mr. T. Taylor-Do I understand that there been no recent decrease in the income from opium in India F
Mr. MontagnThere has been a decrease.
INDIAN ITEMS.
The Times of India commente in severe terms on the Government's policy with regard to the Gold Standard Reserve. Among other things, it saya-Commercial opinion demands a strong gold holding in the Reserve, so that it may be that moral strategy which is powerful in finance, it demands that of this gold holding a substan ready for all emergencies and as a measure of tial portion shall be held in Indie, so that it shall be out of the reach of the London bankers, the Viceroy, speaking with the fall authority This demand was endorsed by His Excellency of the Government of Indis. It gets-nothing. We sak for bread. We get pebble- pebble offered with such impudent pretence that it is bread that the concession is insulting to the Government.
innator mariners will te glad to learn that the hold, and the unerring Davidsen, taking advant- Staff, Loo. Cpl. Andrews, 2m. 10 secs.; 2, Cpl. that Bouchier, coonful as he has been of late, left Moji for this port on the 30th ultimo, and financial intelligence of the country and ite application and persistence have been rewarded. age of another opportunity, scored again. Even Koop. An essy win for Andrews. Four com- and with all his improvement, would have little is expected here to-day,
It may seem surprising to outsiders to learn that thervare some people who worry about water in Hongkong. We are told that there is con tamination from the hillside in the Albany service reprvoir, and over at Kowloon the good folks are advised to boil the liquid before using The matter is a serious one and the public will be glad to have the assurance that the mecemary remedy is to be taken at once.
Wodding balle were heard oftener then usual daring last week. My congratulations to the three couples who have entered into the" sared bonds.”
RODERICK RANDOM.
play followed in the concluding stages of the math and when time was announced there was no alteration in the score.
Final: Bus, &goals; Royal Artillery, nil For two quarters in succession the Buffs have come out on top, and should they be mocessful in winning the next tournament they will be come the prond possessors of the Polo Cup which has to be won three times in succession before becoming the property of any team.
DRAUGHTS LEAGUE,
A correspondent writen suggesting the forme tion of a draughts league in order to promote inter-club competition.
petitors in the Gaul,
the
chance against a seasoned fighter like Roberts. Th
Valentin Chirol, foreign editor of the LONG JUMP-Amateur championship, chal-The Dentsu was superior in every move of the 2nd inst, and is dus here to-day at 5p.m. lenge sup presented by Mr. B. Shewan, sport, and in the fourth round smashed a heavy 2nd inst, at midnight, and may
The 1.0.M. str. Klains loft Shanghai on the Times, who in on a visit to India, arrived in
Calmatts on the 7th it. be expected J. J. Crowley, 20ft. 3 in. 2, Rev. W right over his opponent's heart, and followed it here to-morrow at 8 am
His Highness the Maharaja of Patials may Manndrell,
captain the Indian team to England next
440 YARDS, HANDICAP--1,Los, Cpl, Androwa scratch; 62-3/5 1008; 2, Cpl. Keep, Buffs, 8 yds. 3, Pte. Tester, Butts, 19 yds.
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up with a loft folt to the jaw which sent the The P. & O. ste. Nore left Singapore for this drutomer to the boards, He came up groggy, port en the 2nd inst., at 10 am, and is due The NYK str. Nikdio Mars (Australian and was saved from further punishment by the here on the 7th inet, at about noon. aquiling of the gong. Somewhat reenivitated Line) loft Thursday Island for this port vis Seven started, Ardrews had the race in hand by the spell, and fighting warily, he went Meals on the 31st altimo, and is expected here and finished comfortably. A good struggle for through the fifth round without mishap, but in on the 11th instag
The N.Z.E. str. Miyasaki Haru (European second place.
the next two minutes Roberts was not to be Line) left Kobe for this port via Moji and FUZTING THE WEIGHT, amateur cham denied. His right hooked on to the drummer's Shanghai on the 2nd instant, and is expected piombly, challenge cup presented by Sir H point, and Bonchier went down, to rise a defented here on the 11th inst N. Mody-1, W. Garrard, 40ft. Gin; & Eman Robarts was declared the winner, and The NTK Tawada Maru (Australian MacLennan, There were only two competitors the announcement was rectired witli prolonged Line) left Yokohams for this port vis Kobe,
and the sergeant won by more than two feet,
cheering,
Moji and Nagasal on the 2nd inst, and is expected here on the 12th inst.
season.
At a masting of the Committee of the Laloson Memorial Fund at Bombay the suggestion for the erection of a bust to the late Dr. Laloses on the spot where tha fragedy took place was
pe
According to an Englishman special cable
of Bir Charles Hardinge, late Ambassador at St. the next Viceroy will be either Lord Kitchener
for Foreign Affairs," Petersburg, and Permanent. Under Souretat
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