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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, APBIL 18rm, 1911.

Two Chiness schoolboys were at the Magis-

found to be divided as to the expediency tray yesterday fined $4 sach for having plucked TELEGRAMS.

of the movement, especially as the public had been making street demonstrations against a strike, but none of the evening papers appeared on March 20th in couse quence of the compositors going on strike, and the morning newspaper offices and to be protected by the Republican Guard Attempta were also made to stop the running of trams. The Republican Guards who intervened were stoned by the mob and eventually had to charge with drawn

Bowers from the Botanic Gardens.

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LOCAL SPORT.

LUSITANO RECREATION CLUB SPORTS.

Yesterday the Commander-in-Chief of the United States Asiatic Fleet, Bear Admiral Jolin Hubbard, paid the usual onlls and rived visits on board his flagship, the Naratoga. The Admiral is on his last oruise and will leave his Bagship at one of the Japanese ports,

turning to the United States for retiramont THE PLAGUE CONFERENCE. course being kindly lent by the atowards of the

Chiness and Japanese ports will be visited on the prosent ernise, which will continuo during the hot season in the Philippines. Detachments marines and sailors are to sell on the flagship

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PEKING, April 17th. 1 It is reported from Mukden that

The ifth annual athletic meeting of the Lusitano Reoroation Club was held on the race, course at Happy Vallay yesterday afternoon, the

Jockey Club. The weather was threatening, sud light showers fell during the afternoon. There added his Lordship Bishop Pazonai and Mur- was az uzeoptionally large attendanse, which in-

swords to disperae, the rioters. Altogether, Saratoga to recruit crews of the small gunboats the Plague Conference is progressing quis O. D. Piomarta, and a healthy spirit of sport {

which, havo station in Chiness witors. These

cassels are the Wilmingto, Helena, Samar, satisfactorily.

sad Villalobos...

CORRESPONDENCE.

RADIUM.

Dr. Petrie has found that there are fleas on tarbogans which bite men.

REUTER'S SERVICK TO THE "HONGKONG DAILY FEES,"

THE REVOLT IN MEXICO.

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pervaded the numerons competitors in every eroat, The Portuguese baro always "been recognised as a sporting community, and the satisfactory manner in which yostorday's moot- ing was carried through, as well as the cheerful way in which it was supported by all sections, "fally upholds this reputation. The bond of the 8th Rajputs, under Bandmaster da Souza, pleyed selections of music during the afternoon.

Lasbun does not seem to be a desirable place of residence at the present time, Tho special correspondent of The Times, who has been writing a series of articles on the situation in Portugal, says the future of the country rests in the hands of the small minority which, by virtue of a certain amount of organisation brought to bear on [TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONGKONG "DAILY

PRERS"] a completely disorganised society, succcoded Ho in overthrowing the Monarchy. DIMITRINO & CO'S beloves, however that the Republic is

Hongkong, 17th April, 1911.

The officiala are:-President, Commandador FEDERAL POWER WEAKENING. Sin-Chinese lagendary Igre in fall of stories

João Joaquina Leiria; Vico-President, Mr. accepted by the vast majority of the nation of certain ustaral substances absorbing the

Alvaro Gustavo da Rocha; Hon. Secretary, Mr. an accomplished fact, and he says ↑ sun's rays during the day' and giving out

LONDON, April 17th.

C. da Costa Vieira-Ribeiro; Hon. Treasurer, emphatically that there is no immediate light at might. The country people, in their

The correspondent of the "New Mr. O. F. Rozario; Hon. Assistant Secretary, question of any, wort of counter revolution. ignorance, attributed sach phonomens to The situation is described by him in these animals, such as faxes and largo enakes, which York Times," telegraphing from Mr. A. da Costa Viri a-Ribera, Judges, Masers, Leo d'Almada o Castro, J. D. Omand, J. C.. terms: "There is no doubt as to tho exist they nooredited with the gift of playing with ↑ Mexico City, says the federal power is Barretto, C. M. P. Romedics, A. D. Barretto,

"balls of ligh "at night. ence of widespread dissatisfaction and unrest

weakening in practically every Mexi-P_da Rozs, D. P. J. Lopes and M. E. da Silva "What nonsense, what timmy-ret” měny

Rofores, Me--C.—— da~Corts—Vieira-Ribeiroj- among the labouring classes and artisans of will say. Yes, but the investigation-of-snch Call State. Lisbon and Oporto, conditions which have | stories is sometimes profitable beyond expecta-

The rising tide of revolt is shown Handicappers, Messrs. C. M. B. Alves; A: G. da Rooha A. de Costs Vieira-Kibeiro and been rendered all the more disquieting tions.

in the appearance of numerous mar-L G. Cordeiro; Starters, Mr. A. E. I have heard the story that at a costsía because of the Socialist and Anarchist

place in North China these "balls of light" anding bands unconnected with the .. Alves and Mr. J. M. V. Remedios rays far and wide, and I was positively assured Madero. were so bright at night that they shad thair followers of the insurgent leader Time-keepers, Moser, C. M. S. Alves and J

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propaganda in these centres. There is also Lo doubt that the success of the Revolution was largely dus to the sympathy and mupport of these classes, which had been taught by their leaders to believe that the remediable causes of their discontent lay in the Monarchy and the clergy. Seed of this kind canust be aown with impunity. Leaders and led have yet to learn-and the lonson may be savore-that the meal causes of their general and particular afflictiona le, not in institutions, but in themselves in the vitiated and demoralized condition of their public and private, affairs. The people of Lisbon and Oporto will assuredly find in many instances that the premises of

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HONGKONG, APRIL 18TH, 1911."

In the abero instance, my infomnant,, a Houngshan man, "old me that the country people were no superstitious and awod that a telescope bad to be requisitioned by the midnight party of Cantonese watchers for the purpose of observing the pyrotechnis display.

Can this be Řadínra P.

PRESIDENT PALLIERES.

LEAVES FOR TUNIS

LONDON, April-17th. A telegram from Paris states that President Fallieres has left for Tunis,

When I was a hop I was always told that the heat and light of the sun was due to THE

alectricity, but I am now convinced that tho origin

of the host and light of the Sun is Radium -Radium. pure and simple

Radium is so precioms and valuable, costing

thousands of pounds sterling por grain, that it will be a stupendous tank to be ovationally manufacturing it from pitch blende and other

substances.

or professional politicians, are in the and but eain imaginings." They will, at least, be brought to understand that the rotten- ness of the State cannot be cured by anyho San?

Why not make an attempt to obtain it from

magical change of Government, and that I give the suggestion to the World's the promises of alleviation can only be scientists free of charge! Let them use their fulfilled by wise national effort on their part brains and think of some ingenions dáríes for in co-operation with a Government which pluring and collecting the Radium which is has a clear perception of the country's needs. daily thrown out by the Sau. The elections have again been postponed

When this has been accomplished all our coal helds and forests will be saved, and the World's

Radium will be the Mother of all motive

to May 14th. This is the fourth post-mode of living and eating will be completely ponement, and in view of the growing revolutionized. Evan Edison will have to take discontent and unrest it would occasion 's back seat. little-surprise to bear of a further post- ponement, though delay would not seem. to improve the chances of the Republiens access at the polls.

MILITARY OPERATIONS

IN ARABIA.

LONDON, April 17th. Reuter's correspondent, writing from Sanaa on the 7th inst., says that Rizahey after defeating and rebels at Metnch dispersing the

entered Sanaa on the 4th inst.

The Turkish casualties were small, but included two officers killed,

The insurgents suffered severe losses.

Izzat Pasha, commanding the ranin. army entered Sanaa on the 5th, and a grand military review was held on the

power, and then perhaps the dreams of Lowell, Herschel, Schroeter and others, who have been 6th. so antinus to communicate with and to pay a dying visit to Mars, may be realized,

Man will always continue to drest, but we Mr. Robert Shewan was last week a guest of | cannot get away from the fact that all great-/- Governor-General Forbes at Baguio.

Dr. A. ven Rosthorn, now Austro-Hungarian Minister at Teherans has been appointed Mini». ter to Poking.

The report of the Straits and General Do Felopment Co. for the year, 1910 state that the profit was £281.

inventions and discoveries were dreams in the i bogianing.-Youre truly

TSE TSAN TAI

FOREIGN BANKS AT CANTON. The Chartered Bank is opening a branch at Canton with Mr. A. S. Howett in charge.

This will make the sixth foreign bank to Mr. E. A.G. May, of Messrs. Dodwell & Co., open a branch on the Shameen, the others being has gone to take charge of the Arm's Foo-bow-tional Bank, the Deutsche-Asiatiche Bank, Hongkong and Shanshei Bank, the Interns branch, relieving Mr. Dulling, who goes Home on furtongh next mouth.

Banque de l'Indo-Chine, and the Bank of

Taiwan.

[FROM THEN.-G. DAILY NEWS,"

CHINESE PORK.

London, April 11th. In the House of Commons Mr. A. Fell, Unionist Member for Tarmouth, questioned Mr. John Burns, President of the Loral Government Board, regarding the proximity of the plague to the districts whence the Chinese pork comes, which is now being imported into England,

Mr. Burns replied that he was willing to consider the question, and that he hoped to send a Local Government Board doctor at Mr. J. Scrymgeour, from Bangkok, is taking once to China to the places where pigs were- latest newspapers we have news of revalist the repoption of the Chicago Chamber of Com. over the charge of the. Hongkong and Shanghai bred and the pork prepared.

Mr. Burns Bank's branch from Mr. Macintyre.

THE Home papers continue to publish much information regarding the disquieting state of affairs in Portugal.

In the

Great preparations wore muds in Manila for

is to conclude with a banquet to-night, inerca delegated. The three days" programme

The Dandann Corapany had a good house last night to witness their prodrotica of "The Girl in the Train," This musical play was most amusing, and the efforts of the artists were heartily appreciated.

A fraud attempted as Hongkong opium dealer was discovered in time. A. purchaser bought a small box of the drag for 40 centsaur returned later, declarin that the colum was inferior and demanding his money back. Ho handed what purported to be the opium box to the shopkeeper, but examination disclosed the fast that it was sa opy ons. He was arrested and brought before the Magistrate.

FLOWERS AT FUNERALS.

Daily News says:—

A correspondent writing to the North-China

;

added that the plague was not nearer than eight to twelve' hundred miles from the places whence the pigs came.

THE NEW YORK FIRE.

Good practices, and beautiful, so often run to extremos. Some of the finest impulses of the beart wed to be curbed; generosity itself needs to be wisely directed; especially in the hour of

London, April 12, Telegrams from New York stato Blanck death is judgment often blinded. . long lists of friends who contribute flors! that were reported to have heen burned These thoughta coeur to one as he notes the and Harris, the proprietors of the promises remembrances to the dead, after the Shanghai down on March 27, have been arrested and fashion gifts of flowers testify to the affection and charged with manslaughter in the first

Sometimes soventy-fire and such a plethora of gifts the beauty is it a degree, as the result of an investigation by regard for xome friend who has passed beyond. the mass, and contation often results rather the jury, which showed that the staircase than a sense of simplicity, order, dignity and door on the ninth floor was locked arranged show of flowers should suggest, pasce sach as a well-eclected and carefully

A telegram dated March 27 stated that a fire Our friend dies and each one of us promptly does broke out in a ten-storey lilding in New York, the proper thing orders the Barist to forward largely occupied by celluloid manufacturers. One one expensive testimonial, often regardless of hundred and fifty-four persons were killed, things in suck shape, that aut to be in the fist hundred were injured, and three hundred may be embarrassing and suggests to the exper- escaped.-ED. ficial that omission may mean lack of apprecia- tion or even penuriousness.

O Remedios; Clorks of the Course, Messrs. J. M. Britto and--E.-M. O. Remedios; Committee, Mesara, J. M. Alres, A. C. Botelho, F. X. Britte, H. J. M. Caevaltio, C. M. Castro, A. A Cordeiro, A. M. da Cruz, B. M. Cunha, E. J. Figueiredo, F. H. Hyndman, E. J. Noronha, A. F. Osmund, F. M. Roza Pereira, S. Fiana, I. Rocha, R. C. Silva and A. M. L. Soares,

Results of events were as follows:

FLAT RACE, 120 yards (handicap)-First best. 1. J. F. Castro, penalised 6 yards; 2, J. M. Reza Pereira, 3 yards. Time-13 secs. Second hest, 1. A. Azevedo, 5 yards; 2 N. Maher, 4. yards. Time 133 oss. Final, 1, J. F. Castro,

CRICKET.

H.I.C.C. V. UNITED SERVICES. The Easter match between these towns, played on the Hongkong Cricket Club ground yesterday, anded in a draw, the second innings of the Cricket Club not having concluded when stumps were drawn. In their first innings the Club recorded a total of 198 runs, as against 118 compiled by the United Services. In their second innings the Service test was dismistod for a total of 152, while Hongkong had five` wickets down for 77 runs when the match ended Scores and austynes follow! -

2, J. M. E. Pereira. Time-13; aecx,

HURDLE BACK, -120 parts (bandi zap)—1,' F. B. Silva, 3 yards; 2. A. C..Vieira-Ribeiro, 3 yards. Time-19% vecs.

Bors' Race, 220 yards (handicap)~1, J. A. Gutierres; 2, J. M. Gutierres. Time-27 secs. BICYCLE RACE, ono mild (landicsp)-1, C.

im, oratch; 2, J. M. Roza Pereira, 50

“Farda; 3, F, J. Brown, scratch. Time-3 min.

23 secs.

Bors RACE, 120 yards (handicap)—Į, D. Castro; 2, T. Castro,

GIRLS' BACE, 100 yards (handicap)-1, Maria Vieira; 2, Pavlina Violen.

THREE-LEGGED Race, 100 yards-1, J. M. R. Peroirs and F. B. Silva; 2. D. C. Baptista and.C. H. Lopos.

BICYCLE RACE, two miles (handicap)-1, C. Sequoim, 30 yards; 2, F. J. Browa, 50 yards.

Time-7 min. 20 secs.

HALF MILE PLAT RACE (Open to European sailors, soldiers and police)-1. Gr. Luskott, 2, Pie. Richardson; 3, Pto. Hardcastle Time-2

min. 69 sons.

FLAT RAUM, 100yards. (Challenge Cup).-1 J. F. Castro: 2. L. G. Cordeiro Time 10 Facs.

Bars' AND GIRLS' BRACE. Under seven years of age-1, Luis Rocha; 2, Bella Xavier.

FLAT RACE, 120 yards (bandicap). Over 30 years of age-1. C. M. C. Ribeiro: 2, A. Bilva. Tim-16} secs=

-FLAT RACH, 440 yards (handicap)-1, Maber: 2. C. H. Lopas. Time-57 secs,

II.2.0.0-FIRST INNINGS.

T. E Pearce, & Aquahetoisenaraika A. C. E. Elborough, o Annaheiri ............................. A. A. Claxton, b Parie.pic

T. Hose, a and b Hewetson

B. Hausok, Ward, b Paris ....

Bor. Payne, at Way, b.Hawetsən

A. P. Dashwood, a Buguali, b towatan..

11. E. Muklu, t Way, b Howotas... Dr. Aubrey, b Paris A. R. Sutherland, a Fisher, b Parie.... R. EU. Bird, not eat....... Extras ....

Total

198

Bowling Anniyain,

и,

Wart Paria

18.1

Annakeis Baguati

Hewetaon Latest Dempsey

UNITED ARETION-PLAST INNINGS. Capt. Claplum, Pearce, & Tayne...... Cpl. Dempray, a Makin, u Payun Lt. Winklm. B.N., o Payne, Bird..... Rev. Hewataon, o Hose, h Bird

Capt. Garnett, Bird

Mr. Annakoim. e E. Hancock,

1.t. Way, e Aubrey, b Birdie potatis

Lt. Bagnall, o borough, bird

Surgeon Fisher, hi Payza.

L. Paris, b Bird

Et. Ward, not out

Extras

Total....

Bowling Analysis.

D. M.

R..

Bird..... Payne

25 14 11

51 UNITT GERVICES--92COND INNINGS, Capt. Clapham, a Elborough, b Bird 31 Cpl. Dempay, b Bird

Lt. Wickham, o Makin, bisird Hov. Howetson, e Parra, b Bird Capt. Garnett, Makin

Mr. Aukeim-e Hoso, Poareo

Lt. Way, b-Makin

It. Ragnall, bakin

LE Pior, b Payne

Lt. Ward, e Dashwood; 1 Bini Lt. Paris, not out..........

Extras

Total Bowling Analysie..

134

Bird ..

REL

Payne

Jir 1

Toarde

} 26

Makin

$ 42

H.K.CO.RECOND INVINGS. .E.O.rd, a Paris, Hewelzon

T. Hose, o Bagnall, & Howutson...

f. R. Makin, e Garnett, ↳ Hewetson

A. U. Butheriawl, ran ant

A. C. E. Elborough, at. Way, b Howelson 19

A. A. Claxton, not out

T, E, Pearce, not out.

Howathon Paris.......... Ward

Total (5 wickets) 77

Bowling Analysis.

£ D34

BOXING.

Boy Keny, one of the claimants for the championship of the Philippines, arrived in the Colony yesterday :rom Manila, and stated that an effort would be made to bring off the fight between Moilratue and himself in Hongkong.

Kenny, it will be remembered, was the only

man who succeeded in lowering the colours of the redoubtable Bill Lewis in the Colony, and ollvaine, a coloured bruisor, is the boarpiox of Zamboanga. Considerable interest cont ed in the last meeting of these pugilists at Zambo angs some months ago, when the decision was givou against Kenny. Most of those who wit- nesed the fight, however, agreed that it was a

agtered into to bring the men tegatkor again palpably unfair verdict, and negotiations wors

before the Diympic Club in Manila. The Philip Eines Aathorities, however, are bent on stamping out professional pugilism, and their intervention Nefforts were made to bring it off in camera, but resulted in the fight being abandoned. Further

ware ausdocessful. In these circumstances the Principals agrood that the championship should bo fought for in Hongkong about June, and

to accept his challenge. Failing a match here, and to try conclusions with anyone who cares Kenny has just arrived to renew old friendships

he will probably proceed to Shanghai to see how prospecta are in the North. He is now looking fit and well-much better than he looked on his last visit here--and he will no doubt, bo.

loomed back by the numerous friends- ho

FLAT RACE, 120 yards. For ranners over 170lb weight (haudiosp)-1, H. Cena; 2; A. C. Botelho. Time-15; nece..

to all bone fide amateurs, Ban under the rules of FLAT RACE, 220 yards (championship) open the A.A.A.-1, J. F. Castre ;2-J: Combas. Time

--26; 2009.

HALF MILE FLAT RACE- (handianp)-1, F. B. Silva; 2, F. M. Cruz: 3, N. Maher. Tiwe min. 7 Bea..

SACK RACE 1, J. M. Britto; 2, A. C.

Vieira Ribeiro.

made hare befɔre

DEATH OF M. LOUIS ROCHER.

LADIES NOMINATION. BACE-1, A. G. V, Ribeiro, nominated by Miss da Luz; 2. J. M. Britto, nominated by Mrs. F. J. Barretto; 3,

The death is announced of M. Louis Rocher, F. G. Barretto, nominated by Mrs, J. M. Britto, at Lausane, Switzerland, on the 6th nltimo. TEAM RACE, 220 yards-1, J. F. Castro's M. Rocher was in his sixty second year at the

Pereira and T. A. Carvalho; 2. J. M... News, that from March, 1866, to September, 1958, team, comprising P. A. Yvanovich, J.D. time of his death. He came to China at a very early age, as it is on record, rays the N.G. Daily

A. M. Remedios and F. J. Barretto, Pereira's team, comprising D. C. Baptista, Es was acting as interpreter in connection with

the Hupeh Franco-Chinese Force. GIRES RACE, over ten years-1, A. Farias; 1869 : her joss

In M. Rocher joined the Imperial 2, E. Carvalho.

Hit promotion was very rápid, as he was made Deputy-Com- missioner ten years later. He served at Ningpo, Peking, Tientsin, Foochow Canton, Hankow At the conclusion of the sports Mrà. J. J. Amoy, Tamsui, Chingiang and possibly in other Leiria presented the prizes, and on completion 1895 to 1900, going from there to Chiakiang.

open

also. He was in Shanghai from porta

of her tank was presonted with a handsome At the expiration of two years' leave, on his

CONSOLATION RACE-1, B. C. Silva; 2, R. La Tino-11; sock

which allusion is made above, expressed the the 12th inst. On Monday, the 3rd instaut, fitness. And the printing of the names has got nearly all of whom were girls; nearly two bouquet and accorded three hearty cheers and burn M. Rocher served aa. Commissioner. at

disturbances, of a monarchieni plot, of an attempted general strike, of an alleged. conspiracy mongst the Bishops. against the Republic in favour of the Monarchy, and tinally of the dismissal of the Bishop of Oporto for calling upon the clergy in his diocoso to read a pastoral letter objectionable to the Government. Several priests have been arrested in the North for reading the pastoral letter in disobedience of the in- structions of the Minister of Justice, and in despite of a recent decree probibiting religions processions, the Civil Governor of Uporto, in order to avid trouble with the population in the North, deemed it neces Shanghai papers announce with great regret sary to make declaration allowing such the death of Mrs. Owen 9. Little, which took processions. The attempted general strike, to place at her residence, 102, Route Ferguson, on

irritation of the working classes of Lisbon Mrs. Little gave birth to a boy, and until- tlures and the suburbs created by military inter- or four days ago she appeared to by making vention in a local strike. The Radical news 12th, however, her position became very garo favourable progress. On the morning of the papers vehemently accused the Government and she passed away some hours later. The of first granting the right to strike and deepest sympathy will be felt for her husband. thon using the military to quash it Large Mr. Chron 8. Little, and her sister: whe was with

London, April 12. Interest has been caused in naval circles numbers of workmen resolved to leave work or at the time of her death, also for Mr. and gible expression to their sorror send their zames by the announcement that experiments are for twenty-four hours and to assembla, sa a Mrs. Edward S. Little and their daughter.to some designated place where a charity list being made with a view to producing sign of protest, in the Square outside the The prematuro death of Mrs. Little, says the for some one of the Lospitals, or the Blare Ref. age or the Door of Hope or other good work, is

fifteer-inch guns. Government Office. The Government issued. C. Daily News, will cause great surrow to a available P. A gift of this exxt would ran up in. This is regarded as Great Britain's reply orders forbidding the workmen to quit their Fry wide circle of friends by whom she was to hundreds of dollars and do a work that would to the fourteen-inch guns adopted by other 9 p.m. sesajeu Messrs, Ramos & Bamos are old r members of the Imperial Maritimo work or to assemble in the street. When highly esteemed, by reason of her attractive never die, while an excess of flowers is hat

personality and charming manner,

if the dearest friend, the nearest mourner, be How would it do os reforma in this praction honoured by the privilege of placing flowers an the casket of the one gone, and that announce ment be made that others who wish

to give tan

the day.

Powers.

FIFTEEN-INCH GUNS.

"tiger:"

SKATING,

Nanking, which position he held until he resigned his connection with the Imperial Maritime Customs in 'ctober, 1907.

That Mr. Basher, was held in much apprecia tion in his official capacity is evidensed by the Messrs. H. Prics & Co., Ltd., wine mer. followior decorations bestowed upon him chants, of 12, Queen's Road Central, the agents July 2, 1893-Civil Rank of the 3rd class; April February 13.1878, Civil Rank of the 4th class; for the Distillers Company, Limited, have pre- 6, 1904, Civil Hauk of the 2nd clus; September sented, on behalf of that firm, a handsome silver 3, 1885, Double Dragon, 3rd Division, 1st class; cap, named the King George Cap, for the 4 April 5, 1904, Double Dragon, 2nd division, Miles Army and Navy Roller Skating Champion-

3rd CIRIS.

M. Roober was twice married, and it is on Saturday next, 22nd instant, during the 7 to He will be well remembered by many of the ship of Hongkong. This cup will be raced for believed that he is survived by his second wife.

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