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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31st, 1910.

ation in September, nothing has afred to *

Owing to the incidence of the Now Year.

obabruct the steady progress of the great holiday there will be no issue of the Honghens TELEGRAMS.

Daily Press on Monday.

assimilative work of administrative, fuan- einl and educational reform, initiated by the An extensive robby is reported: 15. late Prince Iro-a reformation destined to Caine Road, where it is believed the boy and the bring in its train a security, peace and pros.cook bave made away with jewellery to the valus

of nearly $800,

A 8. WATSON & CO., perity such as Korea had seldom or nover enjoyed in the whole course of her long history as a separate nation, In China during the year the political developments have been extremely interest ing to watch. The Provincial Deliberative

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CHINESE ASSEMBLY

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KOWLOON DOCK. DANCE.

· À PLEASANT GATHERING.

The annual danse given by the staff of the Hongkong and Whampes Dock Company took place last night at Kowloon Dook, and proved as successful as those gatherings are wont to be under such auspices. The company was as large as over, the conditions for dancing were ideal, while the hosts left nothing andone that could add to the entertainment of their guests or could minister to their souforts.

The dance was hold, as usual, in the moulding

THE VOLUNTEER CAMP.

The following extracts from the Report of the Hongkong Volunteer Clamp, 5th to 13th Navensbar, 1910, have boon forwarded for publication:---

-ENGINEER COMPANY, Work was carried ont on the defence lights" at Lyemua and Belcher's, and those men who had not previously qualified as clectricians sud engine-drivers more examined on 10th Novem bar by the Officer in sharge Electric Lights aud Telephones 14 members attended this ox. amisation and sil passed. This Company laid

Councils which came into existence the | sular. Burasi, will arrive here on Monday by 11niversity yesterday impeached the loft, and to convert such a place into a brilliant all the telephone lines required during the

WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, previous year have come to exercise a most the so. Kaga Maru.

CHAMPAGNE of the unanimoni

DE ST. MARCEAUX & CO.. REINS.

VINTAGES 1900 & 1904.

VIN BRUT AND VERY DRY.

PER CASE 1 DOZ. Quarts.

$57.00 PRICE

PER CASE 2 DOZ. PINTS.

$59.00 PRICE

THE MOST POPULAR WİNE IN ENGLAND AND EUROPE.

CREME

D'EPERNAY

originali set.

He is a tour for

Mr. Barker, of Beaconsfeld Accide, roporte to the police that someque entered his store by wrenching the lock off a door and stole the umbrellas, valued at $15, and a dollar'e worth of small money.

A Chinese stoward bey on the sa, Coblent was yesterday sentenced to three months' imprisonment for being in possession of four sovereigns and a Fipino five peno note bel:aved to have been stolen.

At the Megistracy yesterday Mr. J. R. Wood investigated a charge in #hich Chinese plumber engaged at Taikoo Dock complained of having been badly mauled by three Japanese from the Inaba Maru. All three ran off, and complainant could only identify one man, who

PEKING, December 30th. The Principal of the Peking

National Assembly on the ground that it was exceeding its lawful duties. An Imperial edict has been issued instructing the Constitutional Bureau to investigate the matter.

A MEMORIAL REJECTED.

PERING, December 30th. The memorial presented to the Throne on the 10th instant has been rejected.

This is probably the memorial prevented by the National Assembly praying for the pardon of the political offenders of 1898.]

powerful influence on the Government of benefit of his health. the country, and it was in consequence. deryand of these Councils that the National Assetably was brought into existence in advance of the time Nothing stands out more clearly in a review of the affairs of China. during the past twelve months than the growing consciousness of power shown by the people. Though the functions of the Pro. vincial Councils and the National Assembly are intended to be purely advisory, they have in fact become virtually legislative, for a big stick of some sort is vanally flourished when there is no disposition to accept the advice offered.

A remarkable incident in this connection was the crisis which developed between the People's Repress tatives and

We are a ked to mention that Prayer Meet- the Throne in regard to the time when the promised Constitutional Government shouldings are to be held from January 1st to 7th in be fully conceded. It was the Throne which the music room of the City Hall at 5.30 p.m.

on the basis of the programme of the

The Bishop of Victoria will gave way, shortening the period of preparolical Alliance. ation by three years, making 1913 the year praside at a mesting in the Theatre Royal at 9 when China will become a constitutionally pm, when an address will be delivered by governed State. Allied to this may be Captaia G. B. Mackenzie., R.G.A. mentioned the movement aiming at the discarding of the queue and the changing of the national dress, a movement which has gained remarkably in strength with the rise of the Democracy to power; but as

subject only. We discussed thin

A CHAMPAGNE OF EINE QUALITY few days ago, we need do no more than briefly mention it-nos. Much progress has been made with railway construction in China, but the loan negociations have shown the need of a firmness and continuity of policy that appears to be entirely lacking

PER CASE 1. DOZ. QUARTS.

$33.00 PRICE.

PER CASE 2 DOZ. PINTS.

PRICE

PER CASE 4 DOZ. SPLITS.

PRICE

$37.00

among the notable events of the year in

was arrested,

While the as. Loogaang was alongside the Douglas wharf on Thursday night discharging cargo one of the women coolies reported having had part of her clothing stolen. The tallyman in charge set himself at the gangway lo examina the onliea sa they were leaving the ship and to the second officer, in the puckets of which found one coolie with a working wait belonging were a watch, anyeral keys and some money. The ecolie had apparently jaken these from the officer's bank while the oficer was asleep.

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Li Yau Shao, who was described as of no

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CANTON'S VICEROY ELECT.

while curtains filled the window spaces in the

howitzer practico.

NIGHT ATTACK..

An atteok was made on the Camp during the

bell room is no small undertaking. Yet the trans- formation was enocessfully completed. Crimson cloth lined one wal, buating covered another two, fourth. The risk colour effect was heightened by night 12th to 13th November by the acute Com- the brilliant lights which illumissted the room, pany andor Captain C. H. Ross. The attacking while greenery and streamers intro laded forco consisting of 2 offfeers and 52 other pleasing contrasts The Dook dag with its ranke, landed in Junk Jay and marched to the well-known initials was outlined on one side of neighbourhood of Hebe Hill, where they the hall, opposite to it being the dates 1868-halted antil nearly 1 am, when the moon sot. 1910, figures which indicated how long The attack was ably directed by Captain Ross, established the dock" ha beon in our and the advadips of the force by night over very mids, Vari-coloured electric bulbs added to difficult country was must creditably performed. the bril isnce of the scheme of decorations, and The main attack was unable to pierce the line of at the hand stand the dances were sancunced dafanes by 6 m., when operations were stopped, means of the same illaminant, Mr. Coloman The defending force consisted of the troope

labours in this dopartment,

companies and reserve. Great iuterost was tak- is to be congratulated on the success of his present in camp, who were disposed as outpost, en in the operations, which were most instructive to all concerned.

former

The recreation room behind was utilised as supper room. Hera the tables were artistically arranged, and a number of special lights intre dued. The portraits of Barns and Seatt occupied conspicuous places" and the framed SHANGHAI, December 30th.

manager photographs of two, His Excellency Chang Ming Ki, Mr. David Gillies and Mr. Robert Cooke the newly-appointed Viceroy of attracted attention. Kwangtung, leaves here for Canton by ranged with a view to the confert of all: the Pacific Mail steamer due in Hongkong on January 3rd,

"China,"

1EBUTER'S SERVICE TO THE “ HONGKONG DAILY PR2398," |-

SOUTH MANCHURIAN RAILWAY BONDS,

ISSUE IN LONDON.

LONDON, December 30th. The newspapers announce the issue occupation, but the is stated to be a mandorinin London next week of five or six at the Magistraay yesterday charged with

PERSIAN AFFAIRS.

INSPECTIONS.

Hi Exoellenoy the Governor inspected the Camp on 12th November and was afterwards present at the Brigade practice at Castoam Faso, His Excellency the General Officer Command- ing Inspected the Corps at gan practice on

The reception and wetiring rooms were ur 11th, November and forwards inspected the

Camp.

The C. R. A. inspected the artillery companies at gan practice on 11th November.

DISCIPLINE

The discipline of all ranks in camp, was excellent. The work was often vary hefð and surried out under mast unfavourable climatic conditions, but was always performed willingly and cheerfully.

As nadal lanpokes were provided for the con verance of guests fond from Hongkong, and on arrival at the Dook they ware cordially received by their hosts. Dancing commenced shortly before nine o'clook to the excellent musio sappli- ed by the head of the K.O. Y. L.I and as the floor was in good condition the large company en ered on the programme with manifest west and pleasure. The particularly social character of this event was well maintained, and with

The Camp was held on the same lizzes ás fant Messra W. Stewart nad W. Brown most as-

year. It is much to be regretted that mombore siduous in the discharge of their duties as M. C'a cannot obtain leave for the whole week, as ninek, there was little opportunity for the variest batter work could be done with one week's stranger to and himself or herself neglected. contignons attendance by all ranka ingiend of waltzes, two caladonians, two eight-some reels, majurity, Instructors were kindly lent by the The programo embraced three nucers, thres the intermittent training undergone by the

GENERAL REMARKS,

worked and the groat trouble taken. The rauge. party was provided by the H.K.S.D.R.C. Â" and was under the command of Licatemeat: Taylor, R.G.A., whose services us rauge officer

$35.00 in Peking. Perhaps we should also mention from Cantan, appened before Mr. J. R. Woodmillion, sterling 44 per cent. South two barn dances, and one two stop, quadrile,.RA, CE. and C,C. 2nd Batth. the Buffa, China the publication of an Ediet adopting having behaved in a disorderly manner in a Manchurian Railway bonds guaranteed į valeta, Circassiau circle, highland schottische, and I am indebted to them for the way they

brothel at West Point and did damage to the by the Japanese Government, The besides several extras. a gold standard of currency: bat, guided extent of $23. He was ordered to pay com issue price is £98. by experience in the matter, we do notpensation for the damave. As he was heard to deduce from this any comfortable belief threaten the won whe gara evideņas against that the long promised uniform currency for him he was called back add ordered to onter into a bond of 4100 to keep the peace for six A.S. WATSON & CO, Chis is yet with a sight. In this enumera-

months and to sign a personal bɔyil to keep the LIMITED,

tion of striking events in China, we should not omit to mention the significant fact that Peace for the succeeding six months, during the year two Princes of the Imperial House have travelled to Europe and America, on missions connected with the organisation and development of China's

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HONGKONG, DECEMBER 31st, 1910.

SUPREME COURT. Friday, 30th December. IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION.

LONDON, December 30th, Renter's correspondent at Teheran reports that the Persian Note addres sed to Great Britain lso desires to increase the customs duties on the Persian Gulf by ten per cent,

Just before midnight the company adjourned to the supper row. Mr. B. M. Dyer, the general manager, pren del supported by the Hou: Mr. H. Keswi k and Mex, Keswick, while the the whole of the artillery practice were very others whe had gauti at the horse shoa shaped greatly appreciated. I am specially indebted Įtablo-were Misa Canaincham, Mr. and Mrs, to Captain F, A. Twins, Instructor in Gaunery, Grabam. Mr. and Mrs. W. Jolly, Mr. and South Chius, for his attendance in camp duri Mrs. Carmichael. Dr. and Mrs. Jordan, Dr. the whole period of practice, and for his ablas

assistance in all matters connector, with the and Mrs. Forsyth, Mr. and Mrs Macdonald Mr. and Mrs. Neave. Mr. and Mrs. C. carrying out of the practice, and for the in- Fittak, Mr. Lambert. Mr. Richardson and Mr.struction given daily to the offers engaged. W. E. Clarke. After the repast, the Chairman proposed "The King," after which Mr.

naval and military forces, Prince Cuts, BEFORE B18 Horon MR. F. A. HAZELAND and hopes that Great Britain will Richardson sabuined the toast of The Stoff

the Regent, is the only member of the Imperial family who had previously seen the world beyond China. Much hins been heard of naval and military reforms since the return of the missions, but China's finances do not seem at present to admit of much ⚫evelopment along those lines Apparently ranch vigilance has been shown in carrying out the laws against "opium, and in this connection it may be mentioned suffered that foreign importers have heavy losses in consequence of illegal

interference with their trade which will be dealt with more fully in

our

(ACTING PUISSE JUDGE).-

CLAIM FOR MEALS SUPPLIED.

In the action brought by Taui Yin Lan against Cheung Sui Ha to resover $422.20 for meals supplied, Mr. Davidson (of Mesars Hastings & Hastings), who appeared for the plaintiff, said he did not know whether his friend had may defense, but if he had he ought to stato it.

Mr. Crowther Smith (for defendant)-If your Lordship will adjenru the case for s week I will be able to say whether I have. This

is the first time it has been iCourt.

acquiesce.

LATER

A Teherau message states that the text of the Persian Note enumerates measures for the restoration of order;

of the Hon kong and Whampoa Dock Com pany," to which Mr. Dyar responded. Then he proposed “The Guests" which was responded to by the Hon. Mr. Keswick.

Dancing was afterwards rosumed, and con-

tinued till about three o'clock.

The committes responsible for tho sucessful

including the appointment of a com-arrangements for the bill was composed of: patent Governor-General for Fars, Messrs, W. Stewart (convenor), W. Johnsten (hoa. secretary), W. Brows (hon. treisnrar), W. the policing of the Bushire Kazerul Davisou, D. Cooper, R. J. Brown, W. Hedlay, and Shiriz Road, the despatch of a W. Taylor and S. Greg.

force of mounted and unmounted.

His Lordship-I think that is the bettermen, the employment of a number of FORTHCOMING VISIT OF JAPANESE

plan.

WHAT USURERS DESERVEL

annual trade review, which also

Harman Singh brought action against J. will cover to some extent the deplorable results of over-speculation in rubber shares. Souza to recover $300 due for money lent.

Mr. Leo d'Almada, who appeared for the Extending our view beyond the Chinese defendant, consented to judgment, but asked his Empire, the sensational events of the year Lordship to order the payment by small instal have been the death of King EDWARD VII. Įments. The amount was $300, but the defen- and the Revolution in Portugal resulting daat did not receive the money, although he Ar the close of a year it is always interesting in the deposition of King MANUEL and the signed a joint note. He asked for instalments to turn back the pages, so to speak, and establishment of a Republican form of $5 a month. glance at the records of the past twelve of government. Among the most pleasing events of world-wide interest during months. History is made every year, and,

the

have been the

··year·

arbitra- so far as Asia is concerned, it may be said

tion of the long-standing disputes that the year 1910 will be noteworthy in between America and Great Britain in

His Lordship-That will take five yESTS.

competent men from abroad for the prompt organisation of an efficient gendarmerie.

STRANDED STEAMER

REFLOATED.

LONDON, December 30th, The Russian steamer Ekateri- Mr. Alamada-I think these neurors deserve noslav," which stranded in the Red that. Soms time ago Mr, Justice Wise made an Sea, has been refloated... order of a dollar a month, and that put a consid arable stop to the practies.

His Lordship-Yes. I think the defendant.

A QUESTION. OF COSTS.

In the action brought by Visirs & Co.

VIL IN BORNEO.

BYNDICATE DRILLING TO ASCERTAIN

PRODUCTIVE VALUE,

SQUADRON,

(Sd.) A. CHAPMAN,

Lt. Col., Commandant, H.K.V.C. MEDICAL REPORT, H.K.V, dime, 1910, The Health of the Camp during the week Only 2 cases were was excellent in every way. admitted to hospital. The food and water supplies were very good indeed.

(8d.) J. W. HARTLEY, Surgeon Lient, F.K.V.C.

C. FORSYTH, Surgeon Capt., H.K.V.C. COMMENTS. ÒN REPORT.

I have no particular remarks to add, except that it soams a pity that ouplayers cannot. spare their men to go through the short period of training without a break.

(Sa) C. A. ANDERSON, Major General, Commanding Troope, South China Coinmund.

CRITICISM OF PRACTICE. - The whole practice was a distinct improve-

We understand that a Japaneso squadron unboat is on consisting of two ernisors and a route to Hongkong via Formosan portes and Amoy, and may be expected here on January ment on that of 1909. Bales of ranging were 9th fhe vessels are the Tsushima, (flagship) more strictly adhered to by battery commanel- and Akitsusku, cruisers, and Uji, gunboaters, and datachments worked quietly and weil. They are under the command of Rear Admiral Thore were, however, some Barious mistakes Kawashims. Their stay will probably extend made. Battery commanders failing to grasp the situations baing the most important. There was also a tendency to ignore the ranges takers and take ranges from map. If range- takers are at all well trained their observations. ara more likely to be correct than ranges es-

over a month,

PUBLIC TESTIMONIAL TO AIR HENRY MAY,

Apropas of the approaching departure of Birtimated from a small scale-map.

Attendance in Camp. The tendancs in Henry May an opportunity is given to the com-

than in 1909, but it munity to mark their appreciation of the good Camp was better history for at least two events of large regard to Newfoundland, and the inaugura can't afford to pay more than $5 a mouth, and

work done by him during his long term of service it is a matter for regret, if leave cannot be significance and permanent interest. Our tion of a Parliament for United South order accordingly, the first instalment to be paid

In the course of an article.contributed to the in the Colony by supporting the fallowing com- granted for the whole period of Camp, that reference is, in the first place to the Africa. The year, too, has been notable for on January 3id.

B. N. B. Herald, a writer states:-

any rate, on all days when gua practice take annexation of Korea by Japan, and the records achieved in aviation, and though

In British North Borneo deposits of petromittee of leading residents under whose auspices employers cannot space toir men to attend, at bum have long been known to exist, and on the an address is being prepared, viz. :--- secondly to the fuauguration of a National efforts to bring the airship into commersial against Nam Sing to receiver $462.84, Mrvest coast a Loudon syndicate is at the present

The Hoo, Sir C. Paul Chater, C.M.G., Bir place. te

General Effoionoy. The knowledge displayed Representative Assembly

use have not so for proved successful, yet for Gardiner, who appeared for the plaintiff, asked moment busily at work drilling to ascertain their Hormasjon Mody, Hon. Mr. H. Keswick, Hon.

productive Falno. Oil of oxcellent quality has as a step preparatory to the establishment military purposes the value of the airship permission to prove the debt.

Mr. Jackson--I don't think my friend onght already been found in the district, but until Mr. E.A. Hewitt, Hve.Mr. E Osborne, Hou. Dr. by all ranks appeared to me more thorough tha quite recently u geological esidence could be Ho Kai, C.M.G., Hon. Mr. Wei Yuk, C.M.Gin former years. Officers and men are very ksen

has been made. he Bled the bankruptcy petition himself. It is geologists to connect the formation with that of Bonnar, G. Balloch, B. S. Ley, W. Logan, H to baro an opportunity of proving it sowing that discovered that would enable the syndicato's Han. M. Murray Stewart, Moesre. J. W. Cand onorgotio, and I consider marked progress

fields only incurring farther coals.

the oil-producing strafas of the productive

iu Peking

Even China has purchased some. And can we write of the military use of airships without brief mention of the continued

of a Parliament with legislative powers, is recognised by all the armies of the world. Though unrest in Korea was one of the reasons given by the Japanese Govern- inent for adopting with regard to Koren a policy which it had previously repeatedly growth in armaments which is straining repudiated, the absorption of the territory

the resources of all military nations was peacefully accomplished, Japan, no We regret that the year closes without doubt, had taken overy military and police prospect of a halt in this respect. On the precaution to make it apparent to the popu- whole the year now expiring has been a lace that their wisest course would be to peaceful one, and our best hopes of the year acquiesce in the inevitable. Having made that dawns to night centre on the continued provision for the maintenance of the Korean enjoyment of peace throughout the world Treaties of Commerce with Foreign Nations, as being favourable to the development of for a

do

Mr. Gardiner-There is no receiving order His Lordship-But I don't think the costs ought to be incan-red.

will

Mr. Gardiner-If I get my judgment now it

save proving it afterwards.

Mr. Jackson-He will have to prove it, but a creditor in hankraptes gata costs.

Mr. Gardiner I will get costs for attending Do mesiring order has been made. here to-day. The firm is not bankrupt yet, as

Mr. Jackson-An interim receiving order has Been minds.

Mr. Gardiner No.

on the east cosat. Beveral drilling planta are. Gedge, H. W. Looker, T. F. Hoogh, Wm. en the spot, one at work, the others to start as Dickson, N. J. Habb, H. W. Robertson, G. soon as the drillere, en route from Canada, Mathurst and R. ShowAD arrive. Those in charge of the operations are

Signature sheets will be sont to the several. confidant of results, and it may therefore reasonable expected that B. N. Borneo will Clubs and the steres of Meusen. A. S. Watson & before long take its place amongst the oil-Ce., Ltd., Means, Lane, Crawford & Co., Messrs. producing colonies of the British Empire,

ba

(8d) : E. CHAMIER,

Lt. Col. R.G.A. C.R.A., 9. China The work done in Camp was satisfactorily and creditably performed.

*(81) C. BL JOBN,

Col, F. E. They showed great keennes and intelligence W. Powell & Co., Mesars F. Blackhead & in picking up the work and in manipulating Co. and Messrs. Kelly & Waleb, Ld.. who have the lamps and engines, but they require more kindly consented to assist by taking charge of practice in the tactical control of lights from signature shoots, thus giving all members of the the Directing Station Otherwise they are The Selangor Babber Company announce a community the opportunity of participating in quits Atted for taking their place in defense

[entations

HANDSOME RUBBER DIVIDENDS.

further period of ten years; Japan industry, trade and commeres, on which the Mr. Jackson-Will your Lordship adjvu further quarterly interim dividend, of 75 per tho pressatation. bought off, as it were, the opposition of the happiness and contentment of the peoples Powers to annexation, and since the proclam- of the earth ultimately rest.

Sir Paul Chater was appointed Obairman of ited, declares an interim dividend of 75 per cent the Committee and Mr. T. F. Hoagh Hon.

the

Case P

wat

Mr. Gardiner -That means further expense, Plainti's claim was snbenguently prored, and judgment entered on his behalf.

The Pataling Rubber Estates Byndicate, Lim-

Lingg! Plantations, Limited, pays a third in Becretary. tering dividend of 50 per cent.

(84) R. 8. CAULFIELD,

Major, R. E,

O, i/o E. L. and Telephones."