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ITALIAN CONVENT JUBILEE. ANOTHER GIFT BY SIB HORMUSJEE MODY.

"MICE

MEN.

SUCCESSFUL PRODUCTION BY A.D.0.

Hark Embury

Roger Goodlake Capt. George Lovell Sir Harry Trimblestone Kit Barriger Peter Beadle Joanna Goodlake Mrs. Deborah · Matron Molly Peggy

THE HONGKONG DAILI PRESS. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13rm, 1910.

Mr G. Balloch Mr F. B. Lindsey Captain Adison, E.E. Mr E. F. C. Master Mr H. W. Looker Mr W. Rokool Mr G. W. Worsestar Mrs H. W. Looker Mrs M. W. Blade Mr Adison

Misa Banbow

In Ella Rowe

The golden jabiles of the Italian Convent In Hongkong was Attingly celebrated yesterday afternoon, when the past and present papils of the Convent Bohoo! combined to produce au. entertainment worthy of such an auspicions occasion. That they were successful the manifest appreciation of the large gathering in attendance was proof. The entertainment was held in a zantshed which had been erected on the compound of the building, and this was embellished with flags and fowers. A lang pro-ndlings-Mrs. Potter, Mra, Alabaster, Misses Edwards, Jacks, E. Potts, G. Potte gramme of fifteen musical items was carried through without a hitch, and both sisters and pupils are to be congratulated on the success of the afternoon. Three addresses were on the programme, one in English, one in Portuguese, and one in Chinese. In the course of the alter noon H. E. the Governor sprung another surprise upon those present.

and Benbow.

Guests at Masquerade Ball-Messre. Davidson, Oliver, Wodehouse, Shenton, Rosamond, Graven, Dennya and Dowbiggin. The Theatre Royal opened its doors last night for

CASTON.

[FROM OUR OWN COBELSFORDENT.]

11th April

ADVEBJE COMMENTS.

The native newspaper known as the Teung Sing Po" recently published an article in which It commented on the nations of thres Cantonese holding high official rank in Peking. The paper says that these man will be infamous in the annals of the country for their want of pat- riotiam. The first man complained of is Leang Tang, who baralded the Manchas rather than his own countrymen. The second fa another Leung, holding a position on the Board of Communications, who is accused of putting obstacles in the way of railway construction The last is Tai Hung Chi, the late Grand Councillor, who, It is said, did what he could to frustrate the creation of a National Assembly.

SEVERE DISCIPLINE,

second production this season by the popular Hongkong Amateur Dramatic Club, Miss Madeleine Lacette Ryley's piny "Mice- Among the military rules is one which for and Men" is not one of the easiest for amateurs bids a stranger to stay overnight in the camp of depending, as it doe, more on delicate sugges the newly-trained troops. A petty offer tion than on vigorous action. Emotions are used Cha disregarded this rule and enter- "kittle eattle" on the stage, and, in inexperienc-tained a friend for several days and nights at ed control, are apt to get out of hand, so that his quarters. This was reported to the offer what was intended to be restrained sentiment in charge, who at once laid the matter before the becomeapure fares. All the more praise therefore Provincial Military Bureau. The Baron lobked to the principals in last night's production, who upon it as a very serious offence, and the un- wern able to keep the balance sa level, and give fortunate Cha has been degraded thren stops us & truly artistic interpretation without any in raak, bis acting appointment taken from of the crude exaggeratious one usually expects him, and redneed to the position of an expectant. ia amateur efforts,

"Place sux dames!" "Peggy" (Miss Ell Howe) is a bewitching personality, altogether adorable either as the Foundling, or masquerad ag as a "grande dine in powder and patches,

THE SALT QUESTION,"

Commissioner An On Lan, the officer op- pointed to inquire into the salt question, was ordered by the Peking authorities to get the matter settled within two months. The commis

HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

Miantes of a Monthly Meeting of the Daners Committee of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce held in the Chamber Boom, St. George's Building, on Tuesday, the 5th April, 1910, at 4 pm. Present:-Hon. Mr. E, A. Hewett (Chairman), Hon. Mr. W. J. Grenson (Vice-Chairman), Messrs. J. W. O. Bonnar, John W. Bandow, H. A. Bisbe, J. R. M. Smith and A. R. Lows (Acting Secretary).

IMPERIAL EMPIRE EXHIBITION, 1913. Reply to Government

BUTTERFIELD & SWIKY, Agente, China Navigation Co., Ltd. The Chairman said the replies from the Shipping Companies showed the maniaction they felt at the adoption by the Government of the suggestion for the better lighting of one of the most used approaches to the Harbour.

COMMITERE

The following gentlemen were elected to fill he ancies caused by the resignation of Babington, respectively Mr. H. W. Robertson, D. B. Law, H. E. Tomkins, and A

COLONIAL OFFICE REORGAN-: ISATION

DATE OF DEFINITE DIVISIÓN.

The Earl of Crowe's hint at the Royal that it is one of the probabilities of the futuro Colonial Institute banquet to Sir George Reid that the "Colonial Office" would be divided into two spotions, one dealing with the Self- governing Dominions, the other with the Crown. Colonias, las naturally aroused a great deal of time of the last Imperial Conference a strong interest in Colonial sircies in London. At the

that the methods of dealing with Crown. migod Mr. F. H. Armstrong, and Mr. G. H. Medhurst, as put forward for this roform, it being ** It was slso decided to ask Mr. Simon A. Lery, Colonies and with Self-governing Dominions of Mesars, E.D. Samsoon & Co., to a west on the were so entirely different that it was unwise to Committee during the absence of Mr. E. have them under the one department. A tenta- tive suggestion was then made that there should Shellim from the Colony.

be an Imperial Department" and a “Colonial Department" of State.

U.S. PACIFIC FLEET.

Hongkong Chamber of Commerce,

19th March, 1910. SIE-I am directed to acknowledge the re-

We are days Loudon journal, in o ceipt of your letter of 5th instant (No. 1322/1910)

position to state that Lord Crowe's speech, concerning the Imperial Empire Exhibition to

though it did not make a definite an- nouncement, represented a statement of be held in London in 1913. The enclosures referred to are returned herewith.

On secount of the growing importance policy which has passed the stage of disons- My Committes are willing to furnish the American interests in the Far East and the sien and has been actually decided upon constituted, the Navy Department has decided local European Houses with full portionlam if difficulty of assembling the whole fleet as now Probably by the date of the next Imperial facts, to be known as the Asiatic Fleet and the patent into two sections will be made, the prosent Liberal Government is in the promoter sends the usual Circulars and to divide the Pacifts Fleat into two separate Conference the division of the Colonial De- forms of application for space-say, about 250.

Regarding the Chinese Hong-I am to state Pacific Fleet.

In January, 1907, the old Asiatic Fleet was power, and just as cartainly if a Unionlat

Party

full sympathy with the aspirations ls in that it would appear desirable for the Registrar merged into the Proffls Flest and made the Government has exceeded it, for the Unionist General to represent to the Chinese Man third squadron thereof. The present notion of the new Imperialism, and with the desire tacturers of Silverware, Ivory Ormaments, restores the old order of wasignments. The of the Belf-governing Dominions to scoontaste Carved Blackwood. Bambooware do, and par object of the merging of the two fleets was to the fact that their bond to the Empire is a family It may be further stated that the change, ticularly those who already exhibit in the sech coast all the ships in the Atlantic and one of affection rather than the reluctant Colony's Court at the Imperial Institate the in the Pacific oceans. Great difficulty in the obedience of subjection.

as the ports to be visited are so far apart.

organisation is concerned, will be more senti advantage likely to be gained by sending management of the test has been experienced when it comce, so fax as the departmental The now Asiatic Fleet will consist of the mental than roal; the real change will exhibits.

Beyond the above recommendations, involting Charleston, Galveston, Cleveland, Danvers have been already effected, has, indeed,

Callao, little, if any, expense, my Committee-do-dot-Chathanooga, Hele paragno, now been very materially advanced. Before

Samar, Villalobos, Arayat, Paragua,

the Inst. Imperist Conference the and the Monterey, The torpedo vesels on a tendency, dictated by office convenience, to consider the Government need go. I am, &o.,

Pacific Const will not be attached to either fleet

saparate the Crown Colonies administration except when apecially ordered. The smaller from that of the Self-govorning Colonies and Vessels on duty in Central American watara will Dominions. The methods of procedure were not be considered as attached to either flest except when specially so ordered. An Asiatio torpedo fleet is constituted under a torpedo fleet commander composed of the torpedo vessels and

concentrats in one command under one admiral

there

Was

HIS EXCELLENCY mid-Your Lordship, Ladies and Gentlernon, I have been asked to make an announcement to you to-day on behalf of Sir Horinnajes Mody. He has decided to found seven scholarships to grant schools in this Colony, and he has asked me to make the annoitacement this afternoon. The schools are St. Joseph's College, the Ellis Endoorie, the Diocesan Girls' School, the Italian Convent, Bt. Mary's, Kowloon, the French Convent and St. Francis, Wanchal. And to this list he has added an eighth name by giving a scholarship to the Victoria Boys' School at the east end of the city. (Applauso.) To establish these scholar. ahipa, which will be worth $30 a year for two consecutive years, Sir Hormujes Mody intenda to invest 81,000 on behalf of each school. If ono may ventury a gentle criticism on sachsioner thought that he would be in Canton for Trustees will be appointed, and they will draw an admirable and excellent performance, it would quite a short period, but he has written to Peking. intorest on the cam for the annual scholarships be that the founding is just a little too well-bred to say that the whole affair is so complicated Sir Horrausjce has very kindly proposed to call and refined for a foundling! A little more of the and there is so much oil conduct to be enquired them after my name, and although I would" gaucherie" and erudity one would find under into that the date of his leaving the City mast

SCHOOL TROUBLES, much prefer that they were called after the such conditions would throw into relief the be postponed indefinitely. name of the donor he gave me no option in the contrast in the sand act between the Peggy matter, so they are to be called the Imgard of the Foundling Hospital and the transformed The studente in the Li Ynet Middle School Scholarships. They are to be open to all who Foggy of two years later, Mrs. Looker as are the sons of officials holding positions in are domiciled in, the Colony without respect to "Josuas Goodlake" is an ideal fine lady of various parts of the province. Teaching these nationality. By being domiciled Sir Hormajen the languishing period, with a Mophis people le by no means a thankful task, as they As I said, trustees will be appointed, but a large gracefully from tight corners into which much annoyance is caused to the teachers. A showing wlist they have decided to do with orkes and the St Louis, now at the Bremerton and under the one Parliamentary head. When means that they will be resident here three years. tophelian supally for extricating herself have the most exalted opinion of themselves and

day to settle any pointa without reference to connect or lawyers. It gives me the very greatest plansure to announce this latest phase of the generosity of Sir Hormasjes Mody, whose gifts have been so many to this Colony. I have myself since I have been hero been able to announce three or four large and generous gifts which he has made. I am particularly glad to be able to make this announcement to-day because this Convent and its sister offshoot at Kowloon are among the beneficiaries

Always charming and meat becomingly attired, the Sonte serenely across the stage, impeccable, virtuous, the adored of her easily hoodwinked husband. Mrs. Deborah," the housekeeper Mra, M. W. Slade) is a most lovable old lady, full of the milk of human kindness, her

AB. LOWE, Acting Secretary.

Hon. Sir Henry May, K.O.M.G.

Colonial Secretary,

"LIGHT'ON LAPSING ISLAND.

The following letter was forwarded to Capt. R. D. Thomas, Master of these. Houngshem

Hongkong Chamber of Commerce,

16th March, 1910.3 DEAR SIR,--With reference to previous opetose, for the information of your on-site close, for the information of your Comment tories, copy of a letter from the Government regard to a light on Kapsing Leland-I am,

The Warden to a master and the latter reported the matter to on the Warden of the School. reported the matter to the Educational Com missioner, who ordered the offending student to be expelled. On the news reaching the school tion. the other students sont à dentition to the

A. R. LOWE, Acting Secretary.

Capt. R. . Thomas, in his letter dated 18th instant, thanked the Chamber for the informa.

Ltd.

Hongkong, Chamber of Commerce,

16th March, 1910.

subarctines now in Asiatic waters.

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different in dealing with a colony which was directly under British Government role and a dominion which had a practically independent Parliament of its own that ous set of officials The commander-in-chief of the now Asiatic learned to specialise on one aida, another set

After the last Fleet will be Rear Admirsi John Hubbard, who the other side, of the administrative

work

Imperial Con will relieve Rear-Admiral G. B. Harber in a few ference the tendency was very much accen days at Yokohama. Rear Admiral Harbor will tasted. The wishes of the Self-governing reliers Rear Admiral Sebreo sa posmander-in-Dominions to have their affairs kept apart chief of the Pasife Blet, The new, Paoils from these of the Crown Colonies was respected. land, Pennsylvania, and Colorado. The Mid departioonis, though still under the one roof Fleet will consist of the Tennesse, Washington, as far as cfloe alministration would permit, aud Calioruda, South Dakota, West Virginia, Mary: the Colonial Offon began to split into two

Pacific. Flest as soon as their repairs are completed.

JAPANESE ORPHANS FOR BRAZIL.

of the Colonial Office will be able to follow the new system with but slight changes from the present routine

But if the division is to be thorough some will be necessary. If the one Minister is to Parliamentary as well as departmental roform The Tokyo Foreign Olles recently received represent the two departments in the House of Commons or the House of Lords as the onse may Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, through Mr. Uchida, a communication from a leading merchant in be-there will not be a thorough separation, not, Japanese Minister to Brazil, to the effect that indeed, a separation at all to meet the senti he is willing to employ twenty Japanese orphana mental objections urged against the prosent arrangement; and those sentimental objections in his hipbuilding yard and other workshops are really of the first importance in this matter in Brazil, where orphans from nearly all foreign since the chief basis of the Imperial idea is countries are employed,

sympathie always ready to be enlisted on the Warden asking him to influence the Com- Letter to Mesars, Jaxdine, Matheson & Co. side of youth and sentiment. Mrs. Slade is to missioner to alter his decision. This the Warden be congratulated on her felicitous interpratation declined to do, whereupon the students refused

to do any further work, made a great desi of DEAR SIRS, We are informed by the of the garrulous, bustling housekeeper.

Mr. Balloch moored a great anncess in his disturbanos and finally the whole body left the Government that they propone to install an that will have scholarships. We listened diffoult role of the pist-philosopher, Mark school, Several have, however, returned, but automatio acetyleno gas beacon with explosive Just now to such a very interesting account Embry," personation calling for quiet end many are still absent and the authorities are fog-signal bell ou apaing Island for the better progress of this convent during the last the end, when all his best laid schemes" have traft in the character of Chinose students thaighting of Capsaimun Pass. The light will be the Otanka Axylum in Koishikawa, Tokyo, and regards the present Government, probably fifty years that there is nothing left for Bons "agley," "Roger Goodlake," the hot they are always ready to combine against the of the 6th order, bright, oceulting, and visible also to the Okayams Orphanage, saking them that point seed not be discussed sines the docï-;

of the origin, history and extraordinary artistic handling throughout, mare especially at at a loss what action to take. It is a very bad

assertion of lawful discipline, and Itis still woras. in a body of students of the position of those in the Middle School for they in after years will doubtless be the officials of the country, and the question arises how can they govern the people when they themselves refuse to submit to authority.

me to add on the subject. And, indeed tempered, genial large-hearted country squire, we have such a very long programame prond alike of his Follow turnips and his lovely to got through that I have been told on this wife, was inely played by Mr. F. E. Lindsey occasion I was not desire to make any speech, Captain Adison, B. E, as Capt, George Lavell," at all. I merely wish to say, on bahali of my. the scapegrace naphew, who, as usual, has all the self and the large audience, that we are here to luck, in spite of his wild cate, is perhaps hardly

THE TEATAS ISLANDS testify by our presence to these noble ladies who rollicking enough to justify the reputation of have given their lives to this work our opprecia- the handsome, deshing Captain, but it suffices that tion of what they are doing day by day, to show the winsome "Teggy" has bestowed her heart The Frovincial Authorities are taking steps them how kecaly we appreciate their work, and on him, and ore would be a captions critic to to develop the resouroes of the Pratas Islands. to wish them continued success and continued evil at her choice! But we must not farget The soil of these lands is reported to be very progress, such as they have had during the past Kit Barnigor the delightful dancing-master rich, and there is said to be much guano. The (Mr. H. W. Lookor), whose very feet are wag-Tactai of Industries de sted Expectant Total fifty years, (Applause)

His Lordship Brenor FozzONI said:--Your Excellency, Ladies and Gentlemen, Bofore any thing else, I wish to thank your Excellency for the announcement you have just made of the scholarships which Sir Hormusjes Mody, in his goodness of heart, has seen it to give to three of the schools under the charge of the Bistere of Charity. Within one month your Excellency has sprang upon the community two

gestire of the minuet, and whose every movement Ta'al to proceed to the islands, examine them provokes an auswering curtsey from the carefully and makes report. The Total has adoring women folk; or old Peter" with his sincs returned, and has brought with him several specimens of earth and deposits which caustic disparagement of the weaker sex.

are to be handed to a chemist for analysis.

It is not necessary to may more of the scenery and dresses than that they are fully up to the high standard of the A.D.C., but mention must be made of the last scene, which is particularly charming, presenting an old garden with sag

instances I feel sure the unexpected news is summer and moonlight,

FILIPINOS AND INDEPENDENCE.

A SECRET CIRCULAE LETTER.

THE FUN XU MAGISTRATE;"

The Magistrate of the Paa Yn district finds that he is so much out of favour on account of his bratst treatment of a girl that he is reported

MANCHUS AND. OPIUM,

for 5 miles on a clear night.

My Committee will be glad to know if you think this will meet the requirements of the

trafile. I am, &o.,

A, R. LOWE, Acting Secretary."

Similar letters were also forwarded to Mesars. Butterfeld & Swire and the Hongkong, Canton &Macao Steamboat Co., Ltd...

Reply from Mosers. Jardins, Matheson & Co.,

Hongkong, 17th Mazah, 1910

A. B. Lowe, Acting Sperotary,

Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce

The Hainichi Dempo reports that a few days sentiment. Would the Government go go far with home enah title Imperial Minister "2 ago the Foreign Offos referred the matter to as to strange for a new member of the Cabinet

The

Otauka Asylum

to select candidates. selected four boys ranging from ten to thirteen years of age, while the Okayama Orphanage in will leave Japan next month for Brasil. reported to have selected eleven boys. The lads

GOLD DISCOVERED IN FAR EAST.- A St. Petersburg wire on March 21st states that gold in large quantities has been found on the Russian frontier of Mongolia, and a com- pany is being formed to exploit the field. Several nuggets as large as eggs hare been picked up on the surface.

“UNCLE JOE'S" BATTLE.

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rica is net likely to be in its hands.

An interesting proof of the general acceptance fact that the Colonial Office in dividing up its werk, ne it has been doing since the last Imperial Conference, into Self-governing" "Crown Colony" sections, has assigned to the of the tenets of the "new Imperialisin" in the

different Dominions the Crown Colonies nearest to them. Thus the Australasian department in

the Colonial Office his under its care: Fiji and the other Oceania. settlements; the South African department has the native protectorates. It is reasonable to presume that when the Colonial Office is formally divided up the Ball- governing Dominions section will carry with it. Rome of the Crown Colonles, which will be then formally recognised as coming under the sphere of influence" of different nations under one Crown. Indeed, that phrase with its implied sense of a recognition of fall national independence--has -actually crept intenso in the Colonial Office. For the past twenty-six hours "Uncle Joe" In the near future, it seems likely, United South Cannon, the autocratic Specker of the House Africa will be given full cosponsibility for the of Representatives, wired the Washington South African native protectorates; Canada. 18th, has been fighting for his political life, for Australia and New Zealand (when they can correspondent of a London jourust on March will possibly have charge of the West Indies, the House has been in continuous session since agree among themselves) will control, under the yesterday afternoon, the insurgent Re Crown, the Pacifie passossions of the Empire.

That would still leave a great deal of work for Regarding the Government's proposal to publicans and the Democratio members having

a purely Crown Colony Department. poitiéd forces in an attempt to wrest from him

Colonial Department affects the Crown Colonies,

DEAR SIR With reference to your letter of 16th instant, regarding the installation of an automatio acetylene gas beacon with explosive dog-signal bell on Kayzing Island for the better Flighting of the Capauimus Pass, we have now the pleasure to pass on to you the remarks of Mr. Christie, cur Canton Pilot, in the matter.

Mr. Christie writes

Island." We RTE, X,

At

very agreeable surprises. The first is Intimately gestions of meadows of daisies and bosky glades to have handed in his resignation. Whetheright Capanian Pass by means of an acetylene the almost unlimited powers he possesses in con- present five-sixths of all the work of the associated with the second, and in both where the nightingales sing and it is always the authorities will secept it remains to be light together with fog-signals, I consider this trelling debates.

seen, but in the interests of humanity it is to ample for the purpose of safe navigation, more be hoped that they will

especially as the proposed light has a good In spite of the anti opium regulations two age, and will be situated on Kapsing

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD., Manchas opened an opium divan in Chi Hong

General Managers, Indo-China Steam Navigation Co., Ltd. Street in the Eight Banger Settlement. They kept the secret of the place very well, but the appearance of these entering and leaving aroused the suspicions of the police, who proceeded to search the place. In the house they found much opium and requisites for smoking, and saveral Chinese and Manohus were caught in the set of smoking. They were all taken to the police station; the Manchas were then kanded

welcomed by the community to an or tent equal to the importance of the announce. ments. The editor of a leading Far Eastern. joarnal strack a pithy caption when he headed. the report of the proceedings of the recent ceremony of the laying of the foundation stone of the Hongkong Univeralty "a Hongkong Carnegie In Sir Hormusise the Colony possesses the prototype of the Scottish bonefag tor in the promotion of education. And you, Sir, have further enhanced that princely gift by permitting your name to be associated with the scholarships which shall be for all time known as the "Lugard" Scholar whipa It isn Etting memorial

have evinced the great interest you

of

in all that oppertains to education in Hongkong an interest which received its crowning glory

signal bell.

a

Honse. Mr. Cannon, however, was quite able to of another depression from the Westward.

Pressure hun irereased slightly over. China. sheentoring ta sickness, and bastily brought court of Chinn, probably owing to the approach. control the situation, and seemed thoroughly

At present, however, the veteran Speaker only one-sixth the self-governing Dominions. leads in the fight, having steadily refused to The Crown Colonies which would remain out- an undoubted majority. By his powers as governing Dominion arould make a large group recognise his defeat, which lies in the hands of sido "the sphere of influence of any Self- Speaker, Mr. Cannon persistently declined to and a fairly troublesome group, There would rala on a point of order or to permit a roll-call always be the contingenor, likewise, that a (division) on a resolution offered by Mr. Norris, particular Dominion would be nawilling to undertake the responsibility of the Crown & Western "insurgent." da

Colonies within its sphere of induenes. Bat- The Hongkong correspondent of the Peking

The resolution provides for a practically new Daily News, writing under date of March 4th, states that he has the printers proof of

Reply from the Hongkong, Canton and Maca committee on rules. The present committee is all that is for the future perhaps, For the docament in his possession from which he finds

headed by the Speaker, and consists of only present, Colonial Office reorganisation will go the Self-governing five members, thus the Speaker is absolutely no farther than the definite separation of the that the Filipines in Hongkong, who still plot

Hongkong, 23rd March, 1901.

able to control matters and keep the power in Crown Colonies from

Dominions. against America and cherish hopes of the absolute

Steamboat Co., Ltd.:-

DEAR S12-I have to acknowledge reipts own hands. The insurgent resolution independence of the Philippines, are now print

WEATHER REPORT. tog for secret circulation in the Philippines a letter from Professor Blumentrite, of Leitmoriis

Several times throughout the course of laat On the 12th at 12.05 pm. The barometer University, Austria, dated January 25th, and

of your letter of 16th instant, wherein on ask for fifteen members to be appointed on the night, when matters seemed to be approaching pointing out that the Filipinos cannot expect

informed me of the Government's intention of committes, and excludes the Speaker from it. their independence from Washington and that over to the Tartar General, while the Chinese installing on Kapsing Island an automatio their only hope was of a war between Japan and wore sent for trial before the Tsotai of Police, acetylene gas beacon light of the 6th order, te, and there was evidence of a majority for has fallen quickly in N.E. Japan, and risen the resolution, the Speaker's friends rallied all moderately over 8.W. Japan and the Loochoos America: Japan would thereby be guaranteeing,

varions residences of Congressmen who were the E of Japan.

The barometer has fallen again on the NE says the document, tto independence of the islands The Manckus were each sentenced to 10 days' bright, occulting, and visible for 5 miles on a and opening the door to Buropoon trade with imprisonment, while the Chinese have not yet bright night and fitted with explosive fog the wachine Republicans and even went to the The depression has moved into the Pacific to the Philippines. By defeating America Japan ben tried. The two owners of the promises would rid herself of a neighbouring danger, in the culminating ceremony performed in con- eliminato Ambrics from the Facile, and nor have been deprived of their pensions, and have mection with the Hongkong University not a signal service to Europe, now shut out by the to serve a long sentence in the Blanchurian quite a month age. To yon, Sir, and to Sir Fayne Tariff Bill Europe would welcome Gnol. Hormusjes Mody I wish to express the Convent's the Independence of the islands as long as moit grateful thanks for the Lagard Japan guaranteed the open door. The letter, Scholarships. I am only very feably Toicing the profosed baserts, is now being circulated the contiments of the Convent when I say that with the object of obtaining Filipino support the Sistera feal very deeply grateful for the for Japanes in the event of war with America kind manner you have referred to the in- stitution's work during its afty years in Hongkong. In the opening pages of the LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS. book which, I trust, you will be taking

with you as a momenta of the celebrations The Indo-Chins str. Laisang left Caloutta away connectin ion with the Golden Jubilee of the for the Straits and Hongkong on the 9th inst, Convent, the Bar Mother has already expressed and drehere on or about the 25th inst. *** her acknowledgements for all the numerous The P&O. str. Borneo is expected to arrive. It is stated that rain is very much wanted in the copatry districts and unless some quickly fateurs of which the Sisters of Charity have af Pansug on the 13th inst., at 2 p.m. been the recipients for the past half a century, The Bank Limb Ltd.'s str. Oceano left falls rice is likely to be daar. There have boon

via Japan porta.

A majority of Republicans gave the Speaker The Austrian Lloyd's str. China lefi Singa- two nights, and it is to be hoped the rice fields opinion, the Government's proposal to install ant way the grim yetoran in the aber defies them, eir share. At Whampoa there automatio acetylene gas baon with explosive the great powers he possesses in order to stifle pors for the port on the 12th inst, and is due have received their

are on the 10th inst.

usargents" of his own side. The Be Line str. Penacon rom Antwerp. is said to be some difficulty in obtaining drink- fog-signal bell on Kapsing Inland will be of Democratic debate, especially on tariff matters, Middlesbro and London left Singapore on the Ling water, as the apply to the wells has considerable assistance to the shipping passing and now he has turned this weapon against the

through Capanimun PanYours faithfully! 10th inst, for this port.

A TROVREESOME THEATRE.

The theatre in Fatahan was very badly.com structed and there was every appearance of its Tuen purchased it and had it thoroughly collapse at an early date. Seeing this a Mr. repaired. Since it has been re-opened this gentleman has observed that the influence of the theatre on the publico is not for good, so he has decided to transform it into a godown.

WANT OF EAIN

The Commanders of this Company's vessels better lighting of the Capsriman Channel and are of the opinion that this light will provide will meet the requirements of the traffic--I am, &c.

JOHN ARNOLD,

Acting Booretary,

A. B. Lowe, Esq.

Acting Secretary Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce, The following reply from Mesara Butterfield & Swire was reaû bi

The Acting Becretary,

Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce, DEAR SIR-In reply to your letter of 16th

Fresh N.E. winds may be expected in the

to enjoy the battle, He occupied the chair. It is highest over the Yangtze valley- throughout the entire night with the exception

of a few brief intervals, when he retired to smoke Formos Channel and the N, part of the China one of the long black cigars which be loves, Bea when one of his trusty henehmen took his place.

This morning, despite the fact that "Unde Joe" will be 74 in May, he seemed quits as

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Hongkong rainfall for the 24 hours ending at 10 am today, 0:16 inches,

The forecast for the 24 hours ending at nous

freak as the youngest member of the House to-day is as follows

At 2 o'clock, the Speaker still leading, a House met again at 4, but adjourned with Formoss Channel ... reps of two hours was taken, and the Hongkong & Neighbourhood ont any sollen being affected, to continue the Boglia coast of Chins between. Hongkong and Immocks. Mr. Cannon has rojected fight to-morrow, Hongkong, 31st March, 1910,

All kinds of compromises proposed by his friends, South cost of Chins between and declares that he will stand or fall by the

Hongkong and Hainan... House rules.

As far as the Republicans are concerned,

It only remains for me now to again thank you Viatoris, B.C., on the 9th inst. for Hongkortwo hogvy showers. In Canton during the past instant we liave to advise you that, in our there is some mention of retribution in the

for this additional mark of interest in the insti- tution's work that is so unmistakably evidenced by the large and distinguished gathering heis to day. In the name of the Mother Superior, the sisters and the pupils of the Convent thank your Excellency, and you, ladles and gentlemen, for the honour of your presence this

Fornoon.

Anddenly become briny in taste.

N.E. winds,

Some as No. 1. trash; fair

Same as No. 1.

Eamo sa No. 1.

WRIGHT AND GENIO'S PREMIER

SCOTCH WHINKY--just the esme na you

get at home in Scotland-Advt.

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