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SPORTING NOTES,

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3ɛÐ, 1910.

CHINA ASSOCIATION..

ANNUAL DINNER IN LONDON,

SPEECH BY SIR JOHN JORDAN.

(Applauss.) He thought, however, that China on the whole might be wise in proparing for is change. It was impossible that a great country Like China could remain as it was at present,

Interest in Leagao criokot is being woll Mustained this year. The running for the trophy is very strong, and the chances of some. W. KESWICK, M., ON CHINESE AFFAIRS. Had unless a change did come there was eure half a dozen clubs soom fairly even yát. No olab has been able to maintain a uniform list of successo, The R.G.A.. bitherto cubesten, lost ou Saturday to the Club, thongir of course Remnants still easupy the best position, as out of four matelos played they have achieved thres wina

The Club's win on Saturday was indeed s

lucky one. The bonour of it belongs almost entirely to H. Hancock, as he alone compiled bat. The artillerymen, who want in firat and

105 out of total of 130 runs and carried out his

ran up 125, certainly looked like having an

obsolete iter have been swept away into the limbo of the past. Concerted action has taken the place of the old game of beggar-my. neighbour to the great advantage of ar is not all. Fol concerned, But this diplomacy is the handmaid of commerce, and now you have the representatives of European and, latterly, I am happy to add, of American sancs, meeting in conference in order to com- poss their differences and, while preserving the complete interdependence of the groups, to as sovinte themselves together for the harmonious prosecution of their common aims for the peacefal development of the Chinese Empire In the pursuance of this policy we are under repeated obligations to the British Minister. Chins ought to be required to not up to rendered none the less difficult in my case be an It is ill speaking of a man to his face, a task

ta be a day of retribution. He felt that the day was coming when China would be reinvigorated A MUCCESSFUL FUNCTION.

gad wonlil be able to hold her own among the nations of the world. China opald not be [From our own Correspondent.

respected unless she fally noted up to her LONDON, Nov. 9th, The annual dinner of the ins Association, engagements with other nations, and respect which was held in the Whitebail Rooms of the for her engagements ought to be the first Hotel Metropole on Monday evening, drow condition of her improvements. There was To believed that it Logother a distinguished assembly of Lethat opiam question Angle-Chinese element in the Metropolis, The had beon vastly and greatly misrepresented. fanation was most successful, and fittingly But he would not enter upon that, as it was marked the 21st birthday of the Association. merly his private opinion. At the same time Mr. W. Keswick, M.P., presided, and wa

HONGKONG SHARE MARKET. Messrs. Varcon & Smyth in their weakly share report dated December 2nd state :—

Nothing of material importance as transpir. ed in our local market during the past week, and business still contiadon must restricted. Rubbers, after Ermines in the early part of the priod under review, wenkoned som

at the close what, but again tror

inances at full with bayers, in some

rates. Bales of Fine Plantation Smoked Sheets have boon booked in Londou up to 6/111 par 18. and Fine Elard Pars at 6/43, down to 6/54 Bank of England rate of discount has been re which is the closing rate with sellers. The da ed to 44 per cent, and the open market rate por cz., and Sterling TT on London at 1/10. The Shanghai mato ploses at 736 T. T. and the to 43 por cent. Bar Silver is quoted at 251.

BARS-Hongkong and Shanghais bavo beon dealt in to sexuall extat at 8090, and a few more shares can be placed at the rste. London is

easy wia, but Hancock decided the issue in supported on his right by Sir John Jordna and the conditions to which she had anbscribed, aubroken friendship of five and twenty years banks baying rate for 3 dis bille at 743.

favour of the Club. It will be teresting to see how the Club fare to-day against the R. G. A in a friendly match.

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and it could be only by mutual consent that national obligations should be disregarded. Iu conclusion, be referred to the new Japanese Tarif Bill, which would seriously affect British traders. He hoped that Japan would see they had gone too far, and ko trasted that the Brit. ish Government would consider the propristy banta in Japan as to the effects of the new

somewhat easier at £86. Nationals" "ari stili wanted at 880.

his left by Vice-Admiral Sir Hodworth

but I am merely atating the bars fist whan I Lambton. The other guests and members

say that the happy change in internations! present included: Mr. Byron Brenna, CALG

relations to which I hare alluded, would not

MARINE LABURANCE-Unions have been Major Brodribb, Sir J. MoLeary Brown,

have been possible but for the confidence re- Sir Francia Campbell, Rev. Lord William

posed by Chion and the Powers alike in the 1oyalty and good faith of Sir John Jordan. If booked at $825, and more shares are wanted North Chinas have advanced to Tls. 120 with buyers in the North, but no sales are reported Ceo, Sir Paul Chator, Mr. H. Cookbara CB, Bishop Corfo, Bir Alfred Deot, Sir

not exactly a Scotchman, Sir John must be

FIRE INSURANCEs-Hongkongs are wanted ready, sympathy with all classes, and bis un C. V. Fiides, C., Sir Ernest Hatch, Mr. J.

His complete knowledge of Chinese affaire, his $182, and more shares are enquired for. swerving rectituds hava lent an added weight to at the improved rate of 8353, and Chinas, ofter The toast was received with enthusiasm. F. Henniker Heaton, MT., Sir Walter Hillertaris

better rato. Capt. J. S. Hogg, Sir Thomas Jackson, Dr.

In proposing the health of "The Guests," Mr. British counsels in the Far East and have won los at $115, can probably be placed at a

FINO-F

-Hongkong, Canton and Haenos James, Mr. G. Jamieson, C.M.G., Rov, F. T.

In coupling this bavo sold at 8314 and 831, closing with probable Johnson. Dr. J. Johnson, Capt. C. V. Lloyd, { C.8. Appis said:~It is now my agreeable duty for bilf that good name which is rather to

on offer at $55 for the preferred and deforred Mr. R. W--Mansfield, C.M.G., Col. Milla, De, to welcome to this Board the distinguished bo chosen than grost richen. G. E. Morrison, Sir Mathew Nathan, Capt.gentlemen whic, of your invitation, have grond toast with the name of Sir John Jordan, Isellors of the latter rate. Indo-Chinas remain it with their prosence. The hospitality of the should like in your name to bid him God-speed combined, and Douglases at the redared rate of Oldfield, Rov. G. Owon, Sir Cocil Smith, Rav. P. Clementi Baith, Mr. Gorhen Stewart, Chinn Association is catholic, not only-con--on the ore of his return to the scane of his for $20. Shell Transports are easier with sellers REFINERIES-China Sugars are unchanged" and without feature at $125 Dominal. Lusons The now factor in local cricket will be M.P., Sir John Walsham, Cf. W. H. Hsiderations of space have prevented the number mer labour and snoesses, and to assure him from London at 82 manifest next Saturday, when Yorks make Waters, Dr. James Watson, Cal Sir William of our guests this ovaning being extended far that we shall follow his subsequent onrear with their debat in the Langue competition. On that Watts, Sir Hiram S. Wilkinson, and Messrs. Leyond the capacity of these four walls. Similar sympathetic interest in the sure confidence that continue on offer at $22. occasion they meet the Folice, and the roralt C. S. Addia, C. F. R. Allan, E, B. Allen, H. J. conditions with regard to time must, I am Britiab interests in Chins are safe in his hands. will be interesting as affording some indication Allen, B F. Alston W. T. Alway, F. Anderson, afraid, prevent me from dealing with my toast (Applause.)

L. J. C. Anderson, T. J. Anderson.. Ain the detail which its importance warranta. of the quality of the now military players.

The League football season is practically ended, G. Angier, S. Armstrong, J. 8. Armstrong, But I may say that our guests collectively and the Buffs have again come out on top. For. J. Barrett, W: A. Barron, S. Barton, A. Sopresent the best traditions of the Anglo- Bozendale, S E. Booton, E. V. Brenan, J. F. Brouan, Valentine Chirol, T. C. Craze, F. Dodwell, A. S. Garfit, J. J. Keswick, W. D. Little, J. 8. Marshall, J. H, Scott, C. C. Soott, H. C. Wilnor, and R. Chatterton Wilcox,

After dinner the Chairman briefly submitted the loyal toasts.

The CHAIRMAN then proposed Prosperity to

After Civil Service had led us to hope for great things it was rather unexpected to as them go down hist Saturday to Kowloon. Their disfoot was not due to any falling off in Charles Dudgeon, Col. J. E. Edmonds, Mr. and the advantage of consulting British merch. allowed to have all the requisite. "abeelity." locally. Cantons have been booked locally at their play, but rather to the better show made by the balmen of the peninsula. F. Sutton had the honours of the day, and had hard look iu not achieving the century, being bowled at 98. Lieut. Bunbury also treated the visitors to some leather haating and made 41 not out. The meeting of Kowloon and Romnants to-day **** should prove fairly close

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the second time they have won the Daily Press eup, and are to be congratulated on their splen did all-round play throughout the your. It is pity their term of servios in Hongkong in up. Had they stayed another twelve months they would all in probability have taken the Lingna Cap with them, lowover, readers will join with me in wishing this grand sporting regiment suo.

of

MINING-Baubs have declined to $6 with Ballers. Chinese Enginearings have been booked at Tls. 6, and it is probable that more shares could be placed at the rate. Charbonnages have ruted steady at 3700.

Docks, WHARVES AND GODOWNS ---Hang- drus at $50, and there are further bagora. Hongkong and Kowloon Wharves are again kong and Whampoa Dooks lase again toon

easier with sellers at $53 after sales at that rate and $54. New Amay Docks are now quoted at

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FACE KEPT BREAKING OUT WITH ECZEMA

For 4 Years. Mass of It All Over Most irritating and Itching. Could Hardly Keep Fingers Off. Nothing Would Stop it. Cuticura Ointment Gave Instant Rellef.

In 3 Weeks, Not a Spot on Face.

"For some four years, off and on, my face kept breaking out with ema. wes most irritating and itching so could hardly keep my fingers off it. At last, for six or eight months, my face was a mass of breaking-out all over. tried several ointments but they did no good. Nothing would stop it. I got a box of Outlours Ointment which gave me instant rolls from the irritation and in the course of three weeks 1 had not a spot on my face. I only boogut one tin of Cutleira, Oatment but the Cuticura Boap I use regularly. I find Custours Soap most excellent for shay- Ing. Where I used to get a nasty place on the right ride of my chin, since I am wing Cuticura Soap I do not get it at all. I hope you will be able to use this fetter to the advantage of other sufferers from zena." (Signed) Bamuel Wm. Kirk, Sunnyside, Twerton Hill, Hath, Bom, England, Dec. 23, 1900.

Mr. Kirk's loctor shows the success and economy of the Cutiera Remedien In the treatment of torturing, disguring humours of the skin. Cutiesen Soap and Ointment are equally érective in preserving and beautifying the skin, scalp and hair, and in preventing minor eruptions from becoming chrole. A tabint of Cuticura Boap and a box of Cutloura Ointment are often sufficient. Bold Throughout the world. Depota: London, 27. Charterisi Bar Parts, Joydin de M. Chapane d'Antin: Aumania, 11. Towns & Co., Bydney; Judly." B. K. Tai, tutts: 8o. Afrin Lesbo, Ltd., Cape Town, etc.; . 3. A., Poster Dre di Chom Corp., Ente Props, Tostan, Hend for tree 37-DOKS Outletra Book on skin and sesip distans.

MAPPIN & WEBB

(1908) LIMITED,

LONDON,

'HAVE APPOINTED

Sir Joux JozDAN, in responding for the goats, was sordially received. He expressed his pleasure at being present, and thanked Mr. known to be animated by a lively sympathy proposed the toast. An for himself, he said, he Chinese services, and that individually they are Addis for the kind terms in which he had Koruciation lo must accept his dattering estimate rather as the with the efforts of this. uphold and to uplift British interests in tribute of an old and valued friend than the the Far Esst. (Applause.) As regards | sobor judgment of an impartial oritis. Hand Shanghat Docks at Tls 674. Shanghai the objective, we are all at one, but was glad to see there that evening both Sir and Hongkow Wharves are unchanged at Tis. opinions may and do differ an to the boat means Francis Campbell and Mr. Alston. Their LANDS, HOTELS AND BUILDINGS-Hoag presence Was At Carnest of the interests which kong Lands have ruled steady with probable attaining it. There will. I suppose, always the Foreign (ifica took in the affairs of Chine, buyers at $100. There are bayers at Kowloon cess wherever they go. Their departure from the Chins Asunciation." In the year 1899 Sir be those who start with tho assumption that He could say that British interests were Landa s 233 and West Pointe at 839.CHN. JEITAUPE Hongkong means a big loss to the local sport. i Alfred Dent, he said; conceived tho idon that af the interests of Great Britain and China are safe in their hands, and he was grateful for the Humphrey's Entatos are prosurable, at the are still quoted at $97 and 870 for the old and China Association would be of advantage to the necessarily antagonistio, and that the only way support and sympathy ho invariably received further reduced rate of 26. Hongkong Hotels

from his official superiors at the Foreign Office. interests of those who were connected with to hold your own in that country is by insisting Their labour wore facilstated by the work of new isanes, respectively,

COTTON MILLS-Hongkongs continue in re- Chins. A small band initiated the China As upon a rigid adherence to the latter of time the China Association. As an advisory sud

worn treation and the panatilions performance consultative borly the China Association ws quest to a svall extant at $43 In the North WATCH MAKERS. eminently equipped On their committee there are sellers of Ewas at Tis. 87) and of Soy ociation, which had new grown into a most

JEWELLERS &

work | 48) nominal. useful its coming of ige (Applause) He had been

indinding Bir Clementi Smith. The China Tls. 50 nominal, and Laan-Kang Mows at Tls. MISCELLANEOUS-China Providonts have

OPTICIANS.“ acquainted with the Association for many years

Andation and could my it had progressed in importance

and one which they in Chins ought grate

latter rate. Campbell, and had grown in wisdom and strength. It

fully to noknowledge. Those who resided in boon becked at 873 and 974, closing with

Chins Lights at 90 cents. bad represented the preat interests which

Chius had been trying to cultivate the co-opera-seller at to make the most of the machinery at their at $177, and auts for the boneft of one country disporal. The Legation kept in closest tough There are sollers of China Borneos at $10, Ices Great Britain had in China and Japan

five spirit amongst themselves and endeavouring Moore's are wanted at $10, Dairy Farms with modesty and with firmness, and with may be expected to reset to the beneft with the Consulates, and through them with at $135. Ropes at $18 and Peak Trans at 313.

And the business communities at the ports Onard 84 for the old and now issues, respectively. of the other, which turns naturally

RUBERER-Sales have been affected daring sides they recognized that they had ad-

ing fraternity =

Brexing. A long programmo sets forth a number important body. That night they celebrated 1 of agresmont, even though the raison d'être of had a number of distinguishod men, Chees at The, 250. Internationals are quoted at 1

The boxing tournament promoted by Hill

• Lewis will be brought off at the City Hall this of interesting vests, and votarios of the sport wao attend these contests should witness some keen batllos. In addition to the featherweight competition Bouchier and Biggins are to fight fifteen rounds for the lightweight championship, and the main avent is à contest of twenty rounds between Seamen Steer and Sky Korrison. It promise to be well worthweeing,

there, sould have lap of the Booter and protected delays. Then there is the other school, which refuse to admit that there is any opposition between the real interests of Great Britain and Chias, which, on the contrary, starts with the assumption that whatever

both

did B

very

the

Lewis, the clover littie Australian Agàter, will; ont had rasaived its representatiouss with roadily in its difficulties to compromise, not be vantages which did not exist in former times, the work to Londen of Rabber. Trusts at 17/6

appoor in the ring again on Christmas Eve, and on that ocasion the seating accommodation at the City Hall will doubtless be taxed to the uttermost. Parker, the man who sent Simms to

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to avoid a knock-out blow.

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a clearness of vision, and the Home Govern

graat consideration and a due regard to. the importance of the views expresand. From the beginning the Association had done its best to bring forward for consideration all matters of

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a compromise is easy, but because it is the bost means of reducing and adjusting the in- equities which inevitably arise with changing circumstances and the dax of time, I shal

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CUTLERY

ex dividend, United partionlarly in the facilities of oramunication premium, Batu Tigas at 89 ex dividend. Both his locum teneas at Paking and lim. Ledburya at 66/3

5}, and sulf had made vini's to the ports, and the Fordanys at 112/6, Allagara at merchant who had a care frequently oss up Sapongs at 271. The following are the closing A Very Largo Stock, the Finest to Paking and presented it in person to the rates wired from London-middle prices:-- sloep at Bhan-bai, has accepted the challenge great interest One of the chief events in not attempt to pronounce between these two Legation. He would like it to be generally Hildands and Lowlande

China during the last twelve months had been schools of thought-probably the truth lies somo

known that they in Peking welcomed those Ledburys visits as do more than reame of correspon London Asiaties. thrown out by Lewis and should soon be in

the conclusion of the treaty between Rushers between them but there can be no doubt it to ar away dificulties and promote London Ventures Hongkong. He is heavier then the local mag, and Japan, and taps and China By this to which side the guests of the evening loan

Hore he

United Serdangs. utun understandings. (Applause.) and the result of his fight with the coon shows treaty Manchuria that vast province of Chins, Informed by a broad and tolerant sympathy would throw out a greation. Peking van Allagars... that he is no Borice at the guio.

partly now, he feared, lost to the Chinese, than it with the Chinese people, it has been their gen- less than a fortul tht from London, and the Batu Tigas Far East was becoming nearer, measured in Sapongs - At Shanghai was at one time likely to be had become one of erous task to promote the harmony of their in- Both men huve beaten Simms,

point of time than parts of the Near East Linggis Parker left no doubt as to his cuperiority over the great centres of production and of export ternational relations, by emphasizing the points It semed to him that the China Aseiation Eastern and International Trusts the coloured Aghter, and here Lowis has twice to this country;, and there was bore the of agreement rather than of controversy between might profitably follow the example of the Rubbor Trusts proved that he was the better man Tree, he development of a territory that had been their own country and China. You will find business men of other countries and periodically their former labours and see for themse ver did not knook Simms out. In the first fight it das in a great mensure to that great ander among thom mon who, instead of seeking send some of its members to revisit the scenes was evident that he did not want to. In the taking the Siberian railway. That railway the repose to which a life of official toil the great chances that were taking pinos In

railways, hnd introduced now

has entitled them, have cheerfully placed their China (Applauso.). If they would do so they

ACTION IN THE ADMIRALTY COURT. second there is no doubt that ho would have had as

would receive every support, not only from the not the coon deliberately last the fight on a foul elements, new contres of progress, and rips judgment and experience at the service of Lerntirns, but from all the Consulates. Mr.

Mr. Jastica Ere, on the 11th ult, heard an interests, while it had produced not only.

Addis was quite right in considering the guests action brought by the Ocean Steamship Com.

the a vast change in the territory itself, but it had the Chinese Government as ita advisers at home

az belonging to

Company Navigation of aul Oriental Steam "As for an st is possible to judge without profoundly changed the political position of the and abroad There are others who have sat there, that night

and Chiness interests. With mauy

This was a motion for an injunction to seeing the Shanghai Sghter at work, the mon nations interested in it. It gave to Japan the themselves the responsible task of interpreting school who saw no antagonism between British pany (Lid.) and others against the Peninsular appear to be fairly evenly matched, notwith

action or farther order from acceptior or standing the advantage that Parker bas in opportunity through its attack npón Russia to England to fhins and China to England inem that was a firm conviction which enabled bair weis bt. That the encounter will be a willing absorb Cores and declare its annoxation. It the columns of the daily Press, and have done it thom to get through their daily task. Most restrain the defendants until judgment in the lives in China and learned to like the Chipre, agreeing or offering to accept for anrgo shipped by the defendants from Antwerp rates of one there can be no doubt. Those who follow had also given the oportunity to keep back, he with such lofty impartiality and fiae fidelity to of them had spent the better part of

Parkor's

less than the rates prescribed for cargo the sport know what Lewis can do, and

of both countries. I cannot forbear referring The starests of Chins were their interests. science and stamina. Lewis has deferred his reassumption by, China of her dominion over this connection to the recent journey of a new They all wished well to Chino and sincerely with an agreement of February 10, 1899, in meeting with the winner of the Walters-Dellow the province of Manchuria Manoburia was a fight at Manila till a later dale, and has now great country. Rich as Canada was rich, rich paper correspondent which, in its terse simplicity hapa she would successfully solve the great breach of the provisions thereof. It appeared

that the

of Fabrsary 10, 1899, agreement and bonhomie, rezda for all the world like the problems upon whic, her statesmen were now engréd, and emerge therefrom better equipped

male between the Peninsular and Shanghal man. Parker, on arrival hero, will in minerals, in the produce of its soil, in every record of soms Apostolic wanderer, scattering, till the place in the world to which the number was

thing that was calculated to produce that whicbas bn takes his way noroza China the seeds of and intellicence of her people and proat Oriental Steam Navigation Compass the Glen was required for man That Aniatie Canada

pence and goodwill towards men I suppose natural resores so fully entitled her. (Cheers

Mr. GensHOM STEWAT, M.P. proposed the Billy Bollew, at one time the champion light-

or rend present baveO.

health of the Chairman, which was honoured. weight of Hongkong, he decided to quit the was now under development, and sinco peace most of

are reading, a book which has just This concluded the proceedings, prize ring. Until the arrival of Lesis hore had been restored to that region the export trade Bellew was the host man at his weight in the had increased, and railway communication, which appeared, entitled, China under the Empress Mr H. C.-Wilcox and the Committee are to East, but when he raot Lewis at the City Hall was of the first importance in raising the char: Dowager." It is a book on which any mau be complimented on the successful character of he suffered a signal defeat. Since then his fights have been few and far he woon, and now actor of a poople, had also been the meas of de- might well be content to found his literary the function.

China reputation, and the congratulations of the he has decided to retire. It's a wise decision, veloping those natural resources,

with

victory over Simma shows that he is a boxer of did not know for how long it might be, the truth as to nompel the admiration, and respsoth whom they had so many points iz_common. (hipped by the tariffs Axel in accordance

aitled dwa to work to be it readiness for the probably train at the V.R.C.

thoso

for Billy is getting old, and age telle on pugilists was now progressing in her desire for Association are due to its distinguished authors, the same as on other athletes.

railways; she did not quite know how one of whom, at least, is a member of the Society.

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Line, the Shire Line, the Hen Line, Nippon Teen Kaisha, called the East Coast Lines, and the Ocean Stoom Ship Company and China Mutual Ateam Navigation Company, called the West Coast Lines, and was entered into for the of the ent

Au Inspection is Solicited. purpose of working certain portions Ward Straite. China, and Japan trades. It was Fized idon- provided by Clausa 4, as foilew:"

Hongkong, 1st December, 1920. tical tarifes of rates of freight shall be arranged and omesdel as required by the East Coast Lines for the East Coast ports and Antwerp, Straits Rubber Company, Interim at the diferenças of opinion being adjasted by the whether they had committed a breach of the ed the reduction of their rates to 10s, per ton A pleasant function took place at the V.R.C. to go about it. In some parts she was making (Ap laase.) But the book has more than mere rate of 7h ver cent (actuel), sqnivalent to is, majority of those present and retine." Clanse orcement. The defendants had openly advortic.

any line accept

the reement. Then tariff rate, the and that was a breach last nicht, when Sergeant Link of the Buffs, progress alone. Her own enterprise, her own literary grace to commend it. It enste an 6d. per vendor's share, and 11.034d, per and was as follows:-"!! okonders shall pay the d

difference for equal division it was said that the plaintiffs were not injured, case for an inter- gymnasium instructor to this Club, was pre-engineers, her own people fired with an ambition electrio Dash upon the arcana of Chiness scribed share. the latter being enleulated from lex than seated with a bandarmo gold watch and easy on

Bat the conclusion at Ledbury Rubber Estates-Interim of 1+per amongst the latter, and give them the option of and that this was not a

The loentory injunction. their shares of the engagement." carving the last two years Sorgeant Link luns been endeavouring to make railways themselves. In value. But I am bound to say for myself that sent an account of te year 19:0 the eve of his departure for Singapore. For to rival the inteligence of the West, were politics, which is likely to prove of historic the dates when the instalments were payable.

Laundron Rubber Estates, Interim of 124 plaintifs alleged that the defendants had which is Lordship had arrived was that the instructing members of the V.R.C. in ymus one place they had succeeded to a marvellous Irise from its pernsal with the reflection-other

reduced the rates for iron from 22. 61. to 10s, course pursued by the defendants was calculated siam work, and that his labours have borua frait degree. In other places he believed the railways perhaps thus the authors intended-of how per cent on secount of the year 1917

Pegah. Limited-A dividend of 174 por cont. per ton, that they had done so avowedly with to inflict serious injury on the plaintifs, and the Court ought not to refrain from fe manifest from the number of athletos o has would result in danger to the people who floating after all is the passage saross life's has been declared on the first year's working, the object of cutting rates, and that by so

relief because it might dislocat the tand out. In appreciation of his work

doing they had committed a breach of the defendant of the defendant company. If there his unvarying courtesy a number of members travelled on them. He felt it would be better if one of these dominating personalities and how

with the gifts the Chinaso would only see the wisdom of bring faint their infinence on the destinies of a proplo.LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS, Breement. The defendants contended that had been a breach, hethought he saght to take bis present

there was no obligation on any party' to the mentioned as a memento of his connection with a little longer patient under this tutorage of the Amid the clash of Palace politics, despite the

The defendants won'd therefore be restrained,. the V.R.C., and, as stated, the presentation was West, and instead of endearoaring to run spiritual wickedness in high places, the Chinese

The Philippines Co, str. Zafiro left Manila agreement to abide by the tariffe if he complied courage in both hands and grant an injunctions.

with Clause 5. made, and farewalls were taken last night.

Mr. P. O. Lawrence, KC, and Mr. B. B. except in cases where they had already bound themselves to satept lower rates, from accepting Engraved on the case of the watch were the before they could walk they should strive to nation, unhasting, unresting, moves forward on the 1st instant, and is dus bere to-day at 4

rates below the minimunfized by the East Coast Presented to Fergeant Link by some crawl reasonably, then to walk, and afterwards on the path allotted to it in the Divine Economy,

The N.Y.K., str. Aké Varu (European Line Lawrence appeared for the plaintiffs; and Mr.

Unjoho worda,

K.C., and Mr. Howard Wright for the

Lines for the port of Antworp... Friends (members of the V.B.C.), December 2ud, to fan. (Applause) Chins had taken one of the There is nothing subtime, when you come to left Shanghai for this port on the 2nd inat, sud defendanta

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surest ways to prepare itself for constitutional consider it in the mass, in this spectacle of an is expected here on the 5th instant,

Mr. Justice Eve, In picing judgment, saki The NTK str, Atsuta Mare (European that though he agreed with

FIRE ON A GERMAN STEAMER. “ & good deal gerernment by copying the English party ancient people rightly striving to be free. I

Line) left Bingapore for this port on the Zud of the criticism levelled at the agreement,

the general purport was alear, and was The H. A. L. steamer Westphalia, which and is expected bere on the 7th inst. Middlesbro and London left Singapore on the fired rates. The argument that any party the 23rd ult, reported an outbreak of are during

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might reduce their rates below the minimum the voyage between Shanghai and Kobe, The 2nd instant for

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by complying with Clause 5 was untenable and fire was confined to hatch No. 2, in which it C.P.R. Co.'s, Empress of China loft. The match Civiliana u. Navy, arranged for this afternoon, has bad to be postponed. As the constitution to be careful that they the Powers themselvon. The whole trand of: Vancouver on the 1st inst. p., for Hongkong would put an end to the agreement. The originated, Most of the cargo in that hatch defendants said they were forced to reduce their comprised Iren, which was only damaged by sea proceeds were in aid of the Bedford Disaster did not set fire to a grant deal of combustible modern diplomaty at Peking is to allopuste via risk porta of call

of which they knew such differences as still remain. Spheres of

The Bank Lino str. Serie sailed from rates by the antion of the East Coast Lines in water pumped in for the purpose of extinguish Funlit is unfortunate that the fixture could mattor in

the horrors during the Taiping rebellion induence, spheren öf, interest, and such like Vancouver on the 23th ult, for Yokohama, where | making rebates, But the Court was not con- ing the flames. not be carried through as arranged.

she is due on or about the 15th inst. OBSERVER.

subscribed to

kim

The Yorkshires, who have just landed here,

rerimental football tram and several creditable company olovans.

are worthy successors to the Buffs. They are

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an all round sporting lot, and I hear they hav system and getting into debt. (Laughter.) began by asserting that there was no estentialis Ken" Line str. Benledi from Antwerp, that the parties agreed to observe the arrived at Fokohama from Hamburg vid ports on

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there would, however, be a day of reckoning in antagonism between the interests of China and China in respect of finance, and for his part is Powers. Let me end by aring that there be thought it would be miss when forming a is no longer any real cause of difference between

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China

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cerned with their motives, only with the question