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His statement of the rules necessary will not be heartily subscribed to in Hongkong or the Far East. Several of them are directly opposed to "olo custom" and their observance would mean in many instances a reversal of the conditions of life which,

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, MAY 27TH, 1910.

The King's Birthday is June Jef. Assisted yesterday, it will not be celebrated this year,

The opening ceremony of the new Seamen's Institute at Wanchai has been fixed for Babar- day, 18th prox.

The guillotine imported by the Court of

Cassation from France has arrived in Peking: TELEGRAMS.

and permission will soon be obtained from the Throne to use it for the szcention of convicts.

We have received from the American Con- sulate General at Hongkong the following The Duke and Duchess of Mecklenberg, who typhoon warning dispatched from Manila Ob-

WATSON & CO., through force of habit, Lave become almost have been touring in the East, have left inservatory on May 26th, at 10.40 .in.:-- Cyclone

LIMITED.

ESTABLISHED A.D. 1941.

MANUFACTURERS OF

HIGH CLASS

THIS SEASON'S PRICES:

PER DOS. 50 centa

as immutable as the law of the Medes and Persian: Under the heading of "food," his first statement is, moderation in essential." Everybody will agres with that in theory But practice is different. The very fact that griffins and visitors invariably form the opinion that Europeans in this part of the world eat considerably more than they do at Home in a colder atmosphere proves the truth of the charge that people

gapore for Malicos.

For assaulting ampan woman at Junk Bay and discolouring both of her eyes, Mr. E. E Halifax at the Magistracy yesterday ordered

Indian watchman to pay a fine of $5. The material development of Kowloon is pro. sing. A weaving factory, to be completed in September, is being erected near the football

round. It is Chinese owned,

or typhoon near or ever Balintang Channel moving N.N.E. or N.E.

Protected by the Telegraph Message

[ROUTER'S SERVICE TO THE "HONGKONG. DAILY PRESS."}

CHINA

RAILWAYS PROBLEM

SOLVED.

LONDON, May 25th. The "Times" Paris correspondent

The ways of the informer are hard. A Chinese who gave avidoneo in an opium divan case at the Magistracy yesterday, and whose testimony was important in bringing about a conviction, was walking along Hollywood Read shortly after the completion of the ease, and states that an agreement has been was attacked by a crowd of compatriots. He signed whereby the Hankow-Szechuan was very severely handled before stanco Railway is shared equally between His Highness the Maharaja Mourbhanj, who arrived, and it was found necessary to remore on a trip round the world, has reached Hong-hina to hospital. the Arratuen Apear. He is staying at the | kong, arriving here on Wednesday

Hongkong Hotel.

on board

ÆRATED WATERS bere spend too much time ut the table. Weis

do not go so far as to assert that gluttony is rampant among Europeaus in the Far East, but we are forced to concede that meals

The Government of Netherlands-India has are more substantial and more frequent

issued an invitation to Philippins ábra growers than in the countries from which our and manufacturers to participate in an interna western population bail. The wise moderational fibro congress and exposition to be held tion and good habits which many bring in Souralnya during July, 1911. from the land of their birth do not, as a

In connection with the advertisement of Samuel Peach & Sons, Nottingham, appearing in our lanas, we have received a parosì of catalogues for distrubation, and renders interested eam obtain copies on application at this offios.

SODA WATER...

SODA WATER (Bombay bottles)

POTASH, SELTZER & B. P.

SODA...

LEMONADE

TONIC WATER

LITHIA WATER

GINGER ALE ...

SARBAPARILLA

ORANGE CHAMPAGNE

LEMON SQUASH

RASPBERRYADE

.75

SPECIALITIES:

STONE GINGER BEER DRY GINGER ALE

85 cents.

Pinta $1.00; Splits 60 conts. LIME FRUIT CHAMPAGNE

Fiats $1.00 Splits 60.cante..

Bottles will be charged for at the Fate of $1.20 per dosen, and credited in full on being returned in good condition.

rule, flourish in the new environment, and the seductiveness of the East, with its greater luxury and leisure, conduce to a course of living which marks a distinct change for the individual not always beneficial. "Láve not to eat, but eat to live" is maxim which seems to be forgotten here. The pleasures of the table are given a prominent place in our daily life, and eating and drinking, though all important, have acquired a tendency to dominate thought and action, instead of being contributory to them. Without doubt, family and social joys are enhanced when all meet together at meals, and, while having a due appreciation of this important factor in communal life, wo still share with Professor ZIEMANN the belief that Europeans in tropical climates frequently eat too much. Of course the explanation which will be forthcoming is obvious. The long night," which the absence of entertainment or family joya accentuate, conduces to people lingering over the evening meal and invests dinner in the East with a significance which

A. S. WATSON & CO., it does not bear in other lands. Originat

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Correspondents must forward their names and addresses with communications addressed to the Editor, not for publication out as evidence of good faith

which

A. Saigon newspaper complains bitterly of the steadily increasing dearness of living and the difficulty of making both ends meet on the salaries going. Another trouble is the scarcity of emall change, and the annoyance of carrying about stocks of copper coin for palty expenses.

On the eve of his departure for England on six months' love Mr. A. Course, fraffle super- intendent of the Tramway Company, was presented by the ata of the Company with handsome sillyer rono bowl with black wood stand, and with a camere, as a token of the esteem and respect in which he is held by his co-workers,

hauer estate, which lies ofose to the estates just acquired by the Anglo-Dutch Rubber Company Java. The owner gave notice that the ar- gain must be struck before June lot next. The government at once brought in a bill to acquire the land. The purchase price is set at 3,500,000 guilders.

Great Britain, Germany, France and America. The chief engineer and the agent for the purchase of material on the Hankow-Canton line are to be

Periods of mourning differ ia different lands. Ia Chinn for a parent it is nominally three years, but really only twenty-seven months For other relativas it is less according to degree. The whole nation is supposed to go into British, and the corresponding posts mourning for the Emperor for a period of one an

the Szechuan, line are to be hundred daye, during which no man may share German, while the extensions of the his bend, and the red cloths on sach hutable latter line are to be divided equally vehicles as wheelbarrows are exchanged for blus ones. In England mourning attire is worn for betwecu America, Great Britain and about a year for the nearest relatives, and for France, shorter periods for those less close.

Captain Bainbridge, the master of the steamer Hong Mah, was at Singapore fined $250 for legally importing opiam from Chism. The owner was also fined 82,000. Capt. Bainbridge and his chief engineer gave evidence declaring that all precautions to prevent im portation of opium were taken on each trip, the ship being thoroughly searched every day. This particular chanda (which was valued at $12,000) was probably lowered down a ventilating shaft reach while the vessel was steaming. and was in s place that would be impossible to

M. H. Sambus, on Indo-Chinese colonist, lectured before the Union Coloniale In Paris recantly on the fature of rice cultivation

JAPANESE ROYALTY IN BRITAIN.

LONDON, May 26th.

Their Majesties the King and Queen Prince Hiroyasu Fushimi visited

at Marlborough House.

GERMAN NAVAL PROGRESS.

LONDON, May 26th, The trial trip of the German cruiser

in Indo-Chins. Up to the present this culti.Vondertann" gave a speed of 21

According to a Java paper, a British syndicate is negotiating for the purchase of the Kandangation is carried on entirely by hand, and there knots an hour. It is claimed that she are to milion hectares mars in Cochin-China is superior in speed and gun power to alone which might be turned into rice fields given the necessary labour. If mechanics the British Invincibles. motors and agricultural machines could be introduced, however, the latter question would disappear, and all the land available could be rapidly brought under cultivation, while the growing of rice on a large scale would render possible the selection and imposing of good

An unsuspicions looking basket of fish which

was placed on the river stommer Hied Tung

varistice. For the solution of this problem an

ing doubtless' from a desire for social joys, prior to her departure for Canton on Indo-Chinese Rice Association has been formed. the late dinner hag assumed many aspect Detective Sargeant Murphy. On a number of be able to export 3.000.000 tons of rice, or Wednesday night attracted the attention of The lecturer said Indo-China might one day are undersirable, and while the Ash being removed from the top of the basket double the quantity exported in 1907. The recognition of these may perhaps produce 350 rounds of revolver ammunition were die price also might, by improvement of the quality, certain wholesome changes, the social | covered. The cartridges were forfeited, no be augmented by a quarter, and perhaps even importance of the occasion will ensure its owner appearing to claim them.

third, and if the progress outlined were realised continuance among Europeans in the Oriontin

Quite a novel way of robbing a countryman twice the present revenue of ten million frases practically the same form as to-day. Drink-waa adopted by a Chinaman in Singapors the might be furnished to the Budget. ing is another form of indulgence which other day. Chan Hing Chye, the victim, was eastern opportunities tend to develop into a walking down Cooil Street with $139.48 in his habit. Opinion is divided as to the wisdom Posion when a man came up with a white. or otherwise of partaking of a little stimul-When Hing Chye turned to remonstrate with wash brush and started washing him down. Ne anonymously signed communications that ant, but the PROFESSOR, although not advocat-him the man appropriated the "wang." At have already appeared in other papers will being abstention from alcohol in so many least that is the story he told to the police. inserted.

Orders for extra copies of DAY-Faas words, suggests it by declaring that "a should be sent before 11 on day of publication. After that hour the supply is strenuous note of warning must be sounded limited. Only supply for Cash.

against all kinds of concentrated alcohol; Telegraphio Address: Pass.

too much coffee and strong tea should like Codes 4.B.C. 5th Ed. Lieber.

All letters for publication should be written on ne side of paper only.

P. O. Boa., 84.. Telephone No. 12.

wise be avoided.

Alcohol retarda.the

Detective Sergeant Watt

charged two ratives before Mr. R. Wood at the Magis. tracy yesterday with keeping on opium divan other Chinese were proceeded against for amok- on the third floor of 32, Stauley Street. Two

ing in this house. The four soused pleaded not guilty, but his Worship convicted them on

digestion of food and conduces gradually to Hongzone Orrizz: 104, Des Vœur ROAD C❘ weakness of the heart”- Where doctors the evidence. The keepers were fined $100 each, LONDON OFFICE: 131, Flaer Brer. EC differ on so important a subject, it is left for or aiz weeks, and each of the ayers was food

the individual to exercise his or her discre-84 or seven days' imprisonment, tion, and we imagine that it will be difficult to shake the general belief in the value of a mild form of stimulans, more especially when it is supported by experience and coincidesave not yet definitely settled upon the class of

The Daily Press.

HONGKONG, MAY 27TH, 1910.

In regard to the new service between Hai- phong and Hongkong the East Asiatic Com pany, the successful tendorers, state that they

LAWN BOWLS,

POLICE CIVIL SERVICE.

A friendly match between representatives of the Civil Service and the Police Recreation Club will be played on the ground of the latter |_Club_to_morrow afternoon, starting at four o'clock. The Polios will be represented by:--

-Gordon (skip), Withers, Kout and Mar- donald.

WATSON'S AERATED WATER FACTORY.

In the summer Hongkong, like every other place, is concerned as to what it will drink. A tropical climate such as we have here spalis increased thirst, and it follows that that thirst has to be quenched. That being so, it needs no apology for inviting pablic attention to the manufacture of mineral waters an obtaining in the Colony's premier factory, Mesara. A. S Watson's. Whether our favourite tipple taks the forza of some alcoholic stimulant, or whether it take the form of one or other of the many beverages which come under the category of serated drinks, it matters little. We are all interested in the manufacture of these waters. under conditions which ensure absolute parity and when we know that they are manufactured our satisfaction is increased and the usenaging of the eternal thirst becomes in consequence less

of a problem than would otherwise be the case.

A representative of the Hongkong Daily Press paid a visit to the factory in Des Voeux Road yesterday and was given opportunities of noting the process of manufacture from its initial to its final stages. The impression which is created is that the undertaking is a modern in its methods and as thorough in its cleanliness zx Britain. The manufacturers hore have nothing the most up to data and successful in Gresi to learn. They hava taken advantage of all the latest mechanical appliances and scientific dia. coveries, with the result that their factory can vio with the best at Home. The multiplicity of the operations carried on in those premises would be confusing were it not for the excellent system which prevails. Perfect organisation prevails, and though there are well over two

no overlapping, no confusion. Each group is hundred employees at work their duties have been so well defined and arranged that there is

complementary or supplementary of the other, and the progressive nature of the arrangémanta. ensures results which are in the highest degree praiseworthy.

The modern mimole of converting water into innumerable agreable and wholesome beverages is one which will interest most people. Going to the commencement of the process they will note the copper liters which dosl with the water as it comes from the maizi. Thence it passes into large slate tanks, each with a

capacity of 500 gallons, from which it is con. ducted to the refrigerator, in which it is cooled. The next mashine to claim it represents the A NEW FIELD FOR RUBBER. most important part of the manufacture. It combines gas and water. In other words A writer in the May issue of Travel and Exit produces the zerated water, ploration, in the course of a literary review, from this soda water machine, as it is called, the Pasking (Sierra Leone), which seems to have been over mineral receives its individuality from another calla attention to a rubber-producing colony

mechanics invention, In this are placed

looked by thees interested in the industry.

Certainly there is great room for the com- the essences which give lemonade or ginger firms, for theagla they are willing to set up special attribute, and the product is then mercial expansion of this prolific country, which or the other mineral concoctions their agencies all over the country for buying paim ready for bottling. A wonderful contrivance is unaccountably neglected by English trading

oil, palm kernels, copra, etc., they seem ex-performs number of operations in almost treardinarily apathetic in regard to stimulating one movement, and the mineral emerges for instance, with companies being donted by either production. In view of the rubbor

or corked the half-dozen s day, and all parts of the bottles according to the machine in use. Thus, tropical world being searched to find suitable from the moment the water is received, or the ground for rubber plantations, it seems ex-various essences prepared, the product is never traordinary that no оде has thought of developing the Sierra Leone rabber industry, where rubber trees are indigenous"

THE ANNEXATION OF KOREA.

ANOTHER HUMOUR.

bottles stopper

exposed to the sir, and the purity, which is so essential in everything iutended for human consumption, is guaranteed. Moreover, the public confidence in the manufactures of this firm would be increased were the methods taken to ansara cleanliness better known, For instance, the bottles are all immersed in water, their exterior cleansed by automatie brushes, their interior

likewise cleansed

The ramour of the impending annexation of Koren is again revived, this time in connection Bell (skip), Cameron, Wati and O'Sullivan, with a reported agreement under way between

by similar arrangement, and thally | Japan and Bussis. The Kobe Shimbun rinsed with clusa water, McClanan (skip), Grant, Pitt and Grant.

Ineklautal to the

Macdonald.

MoHardy (skip), Robertson, Gourley andishes a communication from its Tokyo manufacture are the processes which take place

correspondent, who says he learns from an authoritative soures that the Government bas in the laboratory, where the ingredients are Reserves: J. W. Hanson, J. J. Wood, issued instructions to Baron Motone, Japan is reduced to syrup, and in the section reserrod

prepared, in the room J. E. Baker and H. G. Baker.

GERMAN BANK REFUSES TO GIVE UP EX-SULTAN'S FORTUNE.

The Berlin Provincial Court has dismissed the suit of the oz-Saltan Abdul Hamid against

the bank amounting to £600,000,

where the sugar

Ambassador to Russie, and is pushing on negotiations for an agreement with Russia for the brewing of ginger bear. The same prin Simultaneously with the announcement of the conclusion of the new agreement, the

offooted.

ciple is apparent thronghoat-no han lling.

annaration of Koros

It is no idle statement to declare that the will Marquis Katsura, the Premier, and Court factory is exceedingly well equippol. The Komura, Minister of Foreign Affairs, are machinery and plant are of the Infants keeping the 8 matter secret in order not to

sad any mineral water, in addition to the daya sgo, continues the correspondent, the Premier and the Minister of Foreign Affairs | hero. The various oporstions, manufacturing,

Mr. Takada, and discussed the questions of the

MANY preconceived notions and Eastern with inclination. It will doubtless surprise vessels they will niso on the run, but it is prob. the Reichsbank for the return of his deposit in arouse public discussion on the question. A frattemotiva list advertised, can be manufactured

habits of thought will receive a rude shock

by Professor HANS ZIEMANN's publication

able that at the outset a steamer of 1,300 tons,

met, ostensibly by invitation, at the residence of bottling. labelling, carpenter work for export,

in warm climates." The book, originally worthy that this form of relaxation has been Plaos led to the arrest of a Chiness named hand over his deposit of £600,000 to the Turkish of alt adopt a resolution for the anzigration / THE CROWN COLONIES AND INDIAN.

published in German, was compiled for the less popular with people of the Saxon race -use-of-colonists in Togo and Kameru. than those of the Latin race, but the auth German West Africa, but the contribution ority under notice declares that a half-hour's

EMIGRATION.

The court decided that the application was not any to learn that the Proressozdisapproves capable of steaming 13 knots, with accommoda- made by the ex-Sultan of his own free will, but of the midday "map" Europeans on the tion for 40 passengers, will be tried. The under pressure. Continent as well as in warm climates seem to present contract will terminate on May 31, the ment will now carry the suit to the supreme Agreement. The conference lasted till late in Davidson, under whose guidance many recent entitled, "Hints to Europesus in tropical have found the siesta after the midday meal permanent contract to begin on June 1, 1910.

It is understood that the Turkish Governanzeration of Korea and the Russo-Japanese are under the supervision of Mr. N. K. stations without a doctor and to travellers beneficial and restful, though it is note-

conrt of the empire.

the night The process of carrying out the improvements have been effected. The er-Sultan was induced by the Yorug annexation has already been outlined. It is A raid by the police at No. 4. Observation Torks to request the Eeichsbank at Berlin to understood that the Korean Cabinet will first Chan Chik San on suspicion of running

Government,

of Korea, which will be immediately lottery ticket business. A quantity of type and Sultan xaquested that it should only be paid ont proving the recommendation, his Majesty will At the time of the original deposit the er reported to the Emperor of Kores. On ap number of lottery tickets are said to have been on his order stamped by a specially constructed come to Tokyo and her an audioso vice in Lord Crewe, under the chairmanship of Lord his The departmental committee appointed by found on the premises on Wednesday night seal was too valuable to be limited to German sleep at the period stated" is only admissible when the defendant was arrested. He was Balten departure from Constantinople, and so authorities are hastening the preparations. I emigration in the Crown Colonies has completed roadern and Mise PAULINE FALCKE under after strenuous work." Otherwise "some charged before Mr E. R. Hallifax at the the bank 'refused to pay out the money. The Great Britain and all other Powers tacitlits labours, and the report was signed a few The send was lost in the confusion of the regard to the administration of Korea The Banderson, to inquire into the question of Indian took its translation into English. tab light reading and a cup of coffee after Magistracy yesterday, and the hearing was excellent work was made more acceptable lunch. Ladies are perhaps most affected adjourned, bail being allowed in the sum by Dr. Newnan, M.R.CS, LRC.P. by this pronouncement. Very few men in $1,000. (England) amplifying and rendering suit business have the time at midday to gratify able for English colonists this collection of the inclination if they have it, and so they stated, is on the point of establishing agencies A large Baglish financial syndicate, it is health hints, and the completed result, an will perhaps accept the dictum without in Tonkin, especially in Hanoi and Haiphong, inexpensive little book containing advice

question and leave its academic discussion in view of the opening of the Yunnan-Sen rail

WEATHER REPORT.

his advice

that the

in a concise form not hitherto obtainable, to those more directly interested. The Pro-way. Britishers in the Far East deplore that Philippines the barometar has fallen slight the suneration of Korea shall be affected en to meet the needs of the island, and that a

soul was stated in February last to have ben approve the course, to be taken by Jayan: days ago. It is understood that the Committee recovered, but the decision of the court ignora but the views of the Russian Governare epposed to the permission of any system of any authorisation by the seal, seeing that the meat, which has the closest interest in indenture which makes obligatory repatriation ex-Sullau is not a free agent,

the question, have not been definitely express on or before the termination of the contract, ed. At a recent meeting with Baron Motone, or which stands in the way of Indians obtaining Japanono Ambassador to Basis, M. Isvolsky, mall plots of land for cultivation and settling Rassing Minister of Foreign Affairs, stated in the country. There is reason to beliesa din his Government approved the annexs that the report will show The Hongkong Observatory yesterday issued tion, but he was not certain of public opinion labouring population of Mauritius, su largely the following report:-

On the 20th at 1205 pm-Except over the Russia. It has therefore been arranged that recruited from India for years past, Is sufficient at all stations.

the conclusion of the new Russo-Japanese system of indentured contract is not further re- The depression appears to be situated in the Agreement;

quired. The report will point out the varying conditions of labour supply in the West Indian neighbourhood of the Balingtang Channel and to be moving towards N. or N.E. It gives no LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS. significant features of the inquiry was the colonies. One of the most interesting and indication of being a severe disturbance.

Fromare is highest o

Cover) 8. Japan. I 2.

appearance before, the Committen" of repre- sentatives of the negro and half-caste popula

large to meet the local demands for labour, and that the commanities concerned are suficiently that consequently there is no need to maks. provision for farther Indian immigration.

one which possesses an interest to FESSOR's advice as to baths-warm are the British commerce does not pay more attention western people in the Far East bestie generally accepted, as also his to the efforts made by the French to dominate ****Increased atmospheric heat and moisture, theories on the subject of prickly heat. In the commerce of Western China, and remains with great uniformity of temperature this latter connection he says, "all highly the future French roads of penetration, instead satisfied of benafting by the facilities afforded by especially near the Equator," are indicated spiced dishes and alcoholic drinks must be of securing for itself road of transit of its own. remaius low over E. winds may be expicta The Bank Line Ltd's str. Occano left Manila Hons of some of the West Indian islands to arge

the

as the peculiarities of a tropical climate, and scrupulously avoided. It is a well-known

consequences are set forth in the fact that beer drinkers are incst subject to been appointed Commodore at Hongkong, is an Commodoro Cresswell I. Eyres, who has just following order: 1. Increased perspiration prickly heat." Here expert medical opinion officer with a sound record of service. He was 2, increased thirst; 8, a tendency to and local knowledge are practically in agree-appointed a cadet in July, 1874, was promoted constipation (through the thickening of the ment. In conclusion we have to express lieutenant in 1882, taking "three firsts," com- fluids of the body); 4, a somewhat increased our appreciation of the useful suggestions mander in 1897, and oxplain in 1903. Captain activity of the heart; and 5, a tendency to which the book contains and though it is Eyres was a middy of the old battleship Shah plethora of the liver (alight enlargement of designed primarily for those not within of the Perarion navy, off Yio in May, 1877, when the engaged the rebel turret ship Evascar, the liver caused by the tendency to conreach of medical assistance it will be found and he was a sub-lieutenant of the Hecla daring stipation). To counterbalance these effects of value to those more fortunately situated the Egyptian War, 1882 (modal and Khedive's particular rules for living are advisable, in Far Eastern communities.

star).

Fresh to strong

aunchuria

The NY.K. a. Ah More (European Line) on the 25th that, and is due here to-morrow.

et Singapore for this port on the 24th inst., and is expected here on the 29t6yinit) **

The Apear str: Lightning from Catontte loft Singapore on the 26th instant afternoon, and may be expected here on or about the 30th lust

The NIH. Br. Hakala Maru (Bombay Line) left Bombay for this port vis Bingapore

20th instant, and is the

in the Fermosa Channel and N to W winds over the northern shores of the China Sea.

Hongkong rainfall for the 24 hours ending at 10 am. to-day, 0.00 Innhes.

The forecast for the 24 hours anding at noon to-day is as follows Hongkong & Neighbourhood

Variable winda, mod❜te; fair. NE windson fresh or strong.

Formoss Channel...

South coast of China between Hongkong and Lattocks

Senth coast of Chins between

· Hongkong and Hainan........

{

NW. to W

6th prozhen expected here on the

THE MERCHANT SHIPPING ACTS.

An Order in Council appears in the London Gazette stating that as the provisions for life

eaving appliances in Danish ships are as effective

The P.M. str. Mongolia left San Francisco as the provisions for British ships the British

winds, moderate falu, Yokohama, Kobe, Nagasaki and Manila, British port if the ship complies with the Danish on the 24th instant for Hongkong, vis Hono provisions shall not apply to a Danish ship in a Bame as No. 1 and is due at this port on the 24th-prox.

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