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¡ attacked to the returns in so far as they have shown the number of Chinese women in the Colony, because their increase has been regarded as satisfactory evidence of the growth of Chinese family life in the Colony. The census of 1906 showed the percentage of adult Chinese females to adult males in the Colony to be approximately :- In the City of Victoria, 81 per cent; in the villages of Aberdeen, Stanley Shaukiwan and Pokfulam, 31 per cent; in Old Kowloon, 33 per cent. Compared with the census of 1901 this showed an increase of 9 per cent for the city of Victoria; 1 per cent for the villages aliove montioned, and 7 per cent for Old Kowloon. Working out the percentage on the basis of the prelimin- ary returns of the census taken last month, the result would show surprising progress in this respect; but, for the reason we have stated, no such reduction can safely be drawn. The large increase in the number of femalo". which the returne show, was a temporary increase, and it is quite possible that if Consus were taken in the Colony to-day the rations would wear a different aspect, in this particular respect at least; for, since it xcatne manifest that the authorities at Canton were masters of the situation and were able to cope effectually with the rovo lutionaries and maintain law and order in the City, thousands of people who fled for safety to Hongkong have naturally bean returning to their homes in Canton. It is important, therefore, to bear in mind that the census was taken in Hongkong at a time when political aurest in the neighbouring province had caused thorands of people to seek temporary asylum in this Colony; con- sequently though these preliminary census returns show, as far as they can be com- pared with statistics taken in 1906, an increase of 40,395 in the land population of the Colony (exelading the northern section PYERIS-Sparkling and the lands of the Now Territories), we

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steamship companies some statistics of the passenger traffic into Hongkong, say for a period of one month prior to the | taking. of the Census and compare those figures with the returns for the corresponding period in the previous year or two, and so get an approximate idea of the temporary inflation of the population statisties. It will be noted, too, that the bont, population in Houghing harbour and Hongkong villages (1 total of 45,646) shows au increase of 2,902 and in case this may give rise to undue optimisin regarding the growing prosperity of shipping, we may remind the reader that the 1906 census B'18 taken

alLost immediately after the great typhoon of November 1906, when there was great loss of life among the We dislike having to sampan people. suggest that these census returns are not really as healthy as they seem, but it would be foolish to ignore the important facts we have mentioned, for if the number of Chin-

On 11th lust, at 108. The Peak, to Mr. and use who recently sought temporary refuge in the Colony was as large as the estimate we have quoted, it would be au obvious HONGKONG OFFIos: 10a, Des Vœur Boan C | conclusion that the normal population of LONDON OFFICE: 131, Frakt STRAT. EC the Colony has been practically stationary

The Daily Press.

HONGKONG, JUNE 12TH, 1911.

It will be some time yet probably before the Census Officer is in a position to make his report on the census of the population in the Colony taken last month, but in the current number of the Government Gazette

in the last five years.

The English Mail of the 13th May was delivered in London ou 9th June.

A bamboo coaling pier has boon erected of the water police basin at Tsimshatsoi for the use of Colonial Government launches only.

His Majesty the King has been pleased to grant provisional permission to Sir Formusjen Medy to wear the decoration of the Legion of Honour conferred upon bim by the French

there are published some preliminary Government. returns which are interesting, but we fear they must be regarded

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practically

valueless without the report. The in- ercase in the population which is shown when these figures are compared with the returns of the consus taken in 1906 coureys, we think, a misleading impression. Tukea:

It is announced in the Gazette that the Government has established as a rest-house for the exclusive use of Europeans visiting the Now Territories, the baugalow at Taipu situated to the cast of the Police Station, ud formerly occupied by the Vistriel Officer.

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HMS. Newoastle leaves for Bingapore to-day.

Under instractions received from the Boro- tary of State for the Colonies, His Eresllensy the Governor has appointed the Hon. Mr. W D. Barnes to be Colouial Secretary, with effect from June 7th..

Returns of the average amount of bank notes in circulation and of specie in reserve in Hong- kong during the month ending 31st May, 1911, sa certified by the managers of the respse- tiva banks, sro as follows :—

AVERAGE AMOUNT

BANE

Chartered Bank of India, S

Australia and China.. 5,447,444 Hongkong and Shanghai

Banking Corporation 15,392,599

24,520 Limited National Bank of China,

IN

SPECIA

RESERVE.

-- 4,000,000

9,000,000

NIL

Total...... $13,864,562 $13,000,000 After nearly 27 years' service. Inspector Robertson has severed his connection with the Hongkong Police. With his wife and family he left for Home by the P. and O. stomer Delhi on Saturday, having retired from native servis on a well-earuod pension. Mr. Robertson came to the Colony as a constable in 1884, and by astons work reached the rank of inspector. He was a thoroughlỹ capable of flest, a popular man amongst his comrades in the Force, and was woll and favourably known by a large circle of civilian friends, many of whom went aboard the Delki on Saturday to bid Mr. and Mrs. Robert- a farewell, and to wish them a pleasant trip and prosperity in the Homeland.

THE CORONATION CELEBRATIONS,

PHILIPPINES TO BE REPRESENTED. The Committee arranging for the Icoal cele- bration of the Coronation extended to HE. the Governor-General of the Philippine Islands an

invitation to visit Hongkong for the ocasion. His Excellency has telegraphed to Bir Francis Pigzett, Chairman of the General and Execa. tive Ormmittees, as follows:-

...

"Owing to absence of Vice Governor Gilbert, it wil be impossible for me to leave the Island, hat it will give me great pleasure to send reprs. station as by your courteous letter. Details follow. FORBES."

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TIBETAN AFFAIRS.

INTERVIEW WITH DALAI LAMA.

LONDON, June 10th.

A message from Calentta states that a Darjeeling correspondent has interviewed the Dalai Lama, who, referring to affairs in Tibet, says that the Chinese have occupied the country and posted a number of troops there, He claims that his countrymen are being oppressed, and that their affairs are being needlessly meddled with.

The present Amban, he says, is strong man, and has treated the people very badly,

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CANTON.

(YROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Canton, June 9th. THE WINE TROUBLE.

LOCAL SPORT,

A Whist Drive under the auspices of the B. G. A. Sergeanta' Moss, Victoria Barracks, was hell on the ath instant, There was a good condition, 13 tables being engaged. Some very attendance notwithstanding the sultry weather

low games were witnessed. The prize-winners were as follows: Indios-1st pri 20, Mrs. Harlo;

2nd, Mrs. Tompkins, 3rd, Mrs. Mahonsy. Bosby prizs, Mrs. Anderson, Gautleurn-1st prize, Mr. Gibson, E. N.; 2nd, Mr. May; 3rd, Sergt. Mahoney, B.E. Booby prize, Gunner Tompkins, R.A.

LAWN BOWLS.

I reported yesterday the serious diaturbance | that had taken place in Fatshan relative to the wine monopoly, and now there appears to be some fear that similar disturbances may occur in this city. The head office of the Hung Chat Company (the monopolists) is situated in Tai Pat Po, and opposite to it is a charitable institution known as Ming Sin, the master of which is on very friendly terms with the mono- polista. Yesterday this man roosivod what the Chinese call a black lotior" from the noted robber and murderer Luk Lan Ching, stating that the Government had najastly given tho monopoly, to the Hung Chai, and that the members thereof were growing rich at the publie expense. The letter then demanded a sum of $100,000 from the Hung Chai, and threatened that if it were not paid within spooled time the office and surrounding property would be demolished by dynamite. P. C. Stuart (ekip) 24 D. Gow (skip) The latter then closed with the usual P. C. Glendenning gruesome threats that are to be found in D. S. O'Sullivan

POLICE . KOWLOON,

This friendly match, played at the Happy Valley on Saturday afternoon, resulted in a win for the visitors, mainly through the snħatautial load obtained by Harvey's rink. Soares:

POLICE.

P. C. Watt

C. Insp. Baker

forp. Langley

(skip)

such missivos, The recipient of this pre-Tap. Mo Hardy cious epistle at once showed it to the P. C. Grant chief monopolist and to several people of the P. 8. Walt

P. 8. Grant neighbourhood. Thers was much oxcitement,

R. Fenton (skip) and a mosting was held in the kaifong Kung.

When the Llamas and Ministers despatched telegrams to the Waiwapuha, and the monopolist was invited to shift hin offices olaswhore, as the neighbours had no desire for better consideration at the hands of the Amban, their prayers were neglected.

EARTHQUAKE IN MEXICO.

LONDON, June 10th. The "New York Times" reports that in the earthquake which occur. red in Mexico City: 1,300 people were killed,

NEW BELGIAN MINISTRY.

LONDON, June 10th.

It is reported from Brussels that M. Broqueville, who was Minister of Railways in the outgoing Cabinet, is forming a Ministry. THE SITUATION IN MOROCCO.

LONDON, June 10th.

Professional

KOWLOON.

J. Grout D. Muir R. Hall

R. Hunter

9. Gray

J.

M

oronafil

....18

12 D. Harvey (skip)........28

H Shires

A. G. Pils

C. Alounder

22 A. Ramsay (skip) ...18

53

LAWN TENNIS.

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HONGKONG C. O. TOURNAMENT.

Paira-Capts Briorby and Crawford (Array) boat C. Willson and C. B. Johnson (Law), 7-5, 6-2, 6-4.

to have their property damaged he possible

suggestion, and pointed out that they ought to bombs. The monopolist strongly resented this

take steps to capture the railian whose offroatory had thrown them all in such excitement. Whath er or not anything further will be heard of the

Single Handicap "B" s'as-Somi-final : mutter remains to be soon, but the fact remains | Lt. H. G. Paris (reda. 3/6) best A. A. Claxton that the public ncs greatly against the monopoly. (owes 15), 6-0, 6-1.. and all concerned in it, while the robbor Luk is a famous desperado who will stick at nothing. It is not the first time that people have called in his aid to foment disturbances, and as lis has a powerful following of villains almost as bad as himself the police will need to use all their vigilance.

WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY.

During the recent troubles the value of wireless telegraphy was amply demonstrated, ad the Viceroy has given orders that wireless stations are to be erected all over the province

Championship Semi-final between R. Hancock and Capt. Brierley commenced on Saturday aftersoon, but stopped on account. of the heat-7 all.

Single Handicap-"A" class, will bo played this afternoon between H. Hancock and P. H. Klimanek.

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V.M.CA. U CRAIGENOOWER.

In the tounia league match between Craigeu- gewer and the Y.M.C.A. played on Saturday, the latter players won by 65 to 34.

BOXING.

KENNY 7. CARLSON.

in order that an easy means of communication may be set up. This is one point in his setome for clearing the country districta of the bad The re-appearance of Ray Kenny in the oharacters that infert them and who often V.R.C. gymnasium has again raised on interest olude capture because the authorities are unable in the manly art in Hongkong. Boxers of all to co-operate owing to lack of moans of com.sizes and of varying degress of quality attend at munication. The work of setting up these the premier sporting club nightly to spar a-fer stations has been given to Admiral Li and rounds with the clever American who "taker General Chuen and the apparatus is to be them on one after another, and keeps them

as possibla. TO GUARD. THE CITY. installed with as little delay

Tho Viceroy, Admiral. Li and the Tantai of Police yesterday held a waiting to discuss steps

hard at it. That Kenny is a draw is evident from the large crowd which assembles at the

Clab to watch him training. He is in excellent futtle and will be well prepared to meet the big

An exciting incident occurred near Shankl. way on Friday last when a prisoner attempted to sape from oustedy by jumping into the har hour. On the morning of this day mentioned the 'msanger of the branch shop of the Opiuo Farner at Tai You despatched a coolie to the

A Madrid message says that the Hongkong offles with 31,205.50, bat as the enolis did not deliver the money the matters Spanish troops have occupied Larache, reported to the police, Later in the day and that the Spanish advance is caus- carrying a handle was stopped by policeman ang anxiety to France, inasmuch as it Shaukiwas. On being restohed, 8200 in copper was.

Carlson, by the way, has left Iloilo, Vicaray stated that though all is now quiot instant. found ou his person, and he was arrested on sus tending to complicate the inter- to better guard the peson of the city. The and active Carlson at Belle View on the 22nd

and to enable thers are thousands of revolutionists scattered and should arrive in Hongkong about the 15th. picion of having stole the Opium Farmer's national situation norey. On the way to the Police Station herluded Germany to interpose with demands throughout the city who may at any instaat. Mr. Harper, who is staping at the the policemas, and, jumping into the harbour,

moment brosk ont into revolt. It was than do. King Edward Hotel, has the management of of her own. endeavoured to escape by swimming. The

cided to plass four soldiers armed with rifles at the fight, and is arranging some interesting An official despatch received at the entrance to all the main streets and to givo

proliusínários. constable draw his revolver and fired, and it was apparent from the writhings of the man in Madrid states that the French have these mon the power to search and if necessary the water that the shot had taken effect. A boat entered Mcquinez after severe fight-arrest any suspicious-looking person. was procured and the runaway was pulled aboard end subsequently landed. It was then founding, which resulted in heavy losses on lata bullet had penetrated one of his langs, both sides, and the injured man was removed to hospital,

THE CENSUS OF HONGKONG.

From the preliminary returns of the Census taken last month we extract the following figures: -

Victoria

pac

LONDON, June 11th.

TROOPS IN KWANGTUNG.

STANTON V. CAPRAM.

Rod Stanton in also in training at the V.R.C. having made a start on Saturday. He weat In response to a telegram frem Feking the through a deal of exorcise in the afternoon, but Viceroy has just given the War Ofos the did not have a spar Capham, who is in excel following information regarding the troops in leat form, is working hard in his training quar- are 23 regiments at ters at the Imperial Hotel. He realises that he this province. There

Strenuous exercise in the early Prosent in Kwangtong, four of which have been is meeting a good mau, and is leaving nothing but newly recruited sud aine aro from Kwong. to chance.

distributed as follows:-3 morning and sparring in the afternoon are im- sai. The are regiments guard all the important balldings proving his condition greatly, and. Stanton such as yamens, bureaux, arsenals and magazines should find, when he faces the principal sparting of the city: 5 occupy strategic positious among partner of Bill Lewis in the arona, that he has the mountain passos: 2 are in Ying Tak and undertaken to light task. In this tournament - Ching Yaoo; 2 are shared among the Fun Y which is promoted by Mr. Nicoll, and which will take place at the skating rink on the night of

A Madrid message states that Spain has informed the Powers of the land- ing of her troops at Larache, and notified them that the Moorish admin istration, will be retained,

The French newspapers unanimous- 723 y regret (bis landing, which they 414 believe may possibly compromise the Ching Fa Districts; one is at Fatshan; one at the 24th inst., Gunner Arundel will meet Cor-

Non-Chinese

Male Female. Total.

THE ITALIAN POLICY.

4,353

3,472

7,825

394

329

Hongkong Villages Old Kowloon Green and Stone- cutters' Talands

120

1,762

1,377

3,129

peace of Europe.

28

Total

42

70,

6,821 5,310 12,161

TURKEY AND. ALBANIA.

Mercantile Marine

New Kowloon New Territories,

Jalanda New Territories, (Northern Dis- triot) ...

743

2

745

89

40

129

26

12

38

78

6

193

58

Grand Total for the

Colony

7,757

Chinese,

Sai Chin, one at Wai Chow and one at San On The remaining regiments are quartered outside

porai Champion, and Kid Marriott and Iron

East Gate, for a beary garrison is needed here Bax will again try conclusions, while another

American bluejackets.

in order to guard against any further reroln. preliminary will be arranged between tionary efforts. In the dispatch his Excellency mentions that the ama Chin Sing (one of the three o-heads of the rebels) has recently died in Hongkong.

OFFICER SENTENCED TO DEATH, At the time of the rebels' stuck on the

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QUARANTINE AT MANILA AGAINST HONGKONG.

The Cablenews American (Manila) of the 7th inst. publishes the following:-

"Owing to the influx of persons from Amoy

LONDON, June 10th. Replying in the Rome Chamber of 84 Deputies to criticism of foreign policy, Viceroy's Yamen many people wondered why and other plague-infected communities in the

the geards of the bailding did ast put up a vicinity of Hongkong, it has been found neces 251 Sr. Giuliano, the Foreign Minister, better defence and why so many of them were

sary by the quarantino officials here to impose certain restrictions upon vessels proceeding said that it was to Italy's interest to killed. A recent investigation has made the from that port to the Philippino Lelands,

Hereafter, these vassala will be required to 5,400 13,157 maintain the existing balance of reason very plain. It appears that the officer in

and all passengers

who ordinarily MATEODE that he failed to serve out a sufficient quantity travel in power in the Adriatic, and that the charge of the guard so far neglected his duties call at Mariveles and land all steerage the steerage and parehase saloon The returns from the Chinese shown total best means of attaining this was an of imanition to the men, some of whom were passage to avoid detention.

Steerige passengers will be bathed and all their popalation of 440,686. | Adding the ninmutable alliance between Italy and entirely without it, and thus the unfortunate

affects disinfooted under the supervision of Chinese, the population of the Colony is 453,793,

men were unable to sava either the Tamon or SEGUR Austria-Hungary. Therefore Italy themselves from destruction. After hearing the representative of the public health and marine Mrs. Cameron, of No. 9, Pedder's Hill, again. Of this number 383,344 constitute the land

hospital Barvica

at Hongkong,es burstoforo. as they stand the returns show, for example, that the Chinese land popula-ppeared before Mr. Wood at the Magistros population. The boat population numbered would not take any dangerous initia-evidence the Viceroy sentenced the officer to death. Upon their arrival at Mariveles they will be on Saturday to answer a charge of failing to 54,083 of whom 31,593 were in Victoria live, as the Republicans suggested, In the Court, however, was an army officer of subjected to a quarmatias detention of seves tion. (exclusive of the inhabitants

high rank who pleaded on behalf of the doomed days, dating from the time of completing the

disinfection at Hongkong. comply with an order to remove au illegally harbour). The land population is shown as

with the object of compelling Turkey the northern district of the New Tor-constructed lathroom from the ground floor of under : --- -

maa. His arguments carried suficient weight Vessels from non-infected ports, calling Male. Fumale. Total ritories and the islands of the New her house. After hearing the evidance his

to observe Article 23 of the Berlin with E. to cause him to reprieve the prisoner en route at Hongkong, will not be required to call at Mariveles provided that no liberty has and benish him to the wilds of Mongolia, Territories) has increased by no less than Worship imposed a fine of $20, at the same time

149,368 66,654 216.022 Treaty in Albania.

bears given the passengers in Hongkong and 1,536 40,395. Now, it is well known that for remarking that the defendant had given tho

213 1,749

that no steerage passengers or persons whe 11,268 4,767 16,035

ordinarily travel in steerage are embarked at days and weeks before the census was taken Court and the Public Works Department a lot

34,604 15,323

"Notice of this quarantine was sent to Hong. 49,927

Hongkong." kong yesterday afternoon on the Tean, but the people were coming to Hongkong by the of trouble.

quarantine will not Lecanie effective until the notice has been given dus publicity there.".

of

Victoris.... Peak

Hongkong Villages Old Kowlon..... Groon and Stonecut

ters Televis ... New Kowloon

Total

shigload from Canton in consequence of the Au extract of meteorological observations threatened revolution in that city: A very made at the Hoogkong Observatory during the large proportion of these people were month of May shows the average maximum women, and. rommbering this, it can temperatura for that period to have beon 78.8, create no surprise to find these preliminary and the average minimum temperature 728 New census return showing a very substantial degrees. The rainfall registered was 22.145 New growth in the population compared with the inches, and we had 86,1 hours of sunshine. last census, and that females show a very much The records of the past 25 years show that the maximum rainfall for the month of May is 43,8 larger percentage of increase than males inches, the moan 12,29, and the minimum Now. considerable interest has always 1.15 inches.

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LOBBER DIES OF PLAGUE,

Some days ago a neterious robber who has A business like looking Chinese entered carried on countless depredations in the Tang a shop at 78, Des Voeux Road Central, onkwood District fled to Hongkong, where his

15 Friday, ordered 30 cases of cigarettes, and presence was betrayed to the informere. 11,000 7,693 18,693

asked the marager toallow a foki to carry them Extradition proceedings were instituted and the 207,874. 94,657-302,531 to his office, where he would pay the price man brought to Canton and sentenced to death.

His request was complied with, and on arrival Previous to execution he was lodged in the Nom The latest Bangkok papers report that at the supposed office of the purchaser the foki Hoi Gaol, where he died of plague on the day Dr. Jousthan Wilson is lying in a critical 5,467 12,219

was told to wait without. Hours passed and before he was to have been beheaded. According condition at Dr. Cort's house at Nakawa to the procedure always followed in extradition Lampang. The veteran missionary is over 82 he still waited, and then it dawned upon him cases the British Consul-General was informed, years of age and is suffering from cancer. Three 33,962 34.632 68,594 that a very old trick had been successfully played who went to the gaol and inspected the corpse. years ago ho went to Canton to undergo at This is maid to be the first time this has been operation for the removal of the career. The upon him and his master. The police bare tehn.

done, but of late there have been several onses of operation was encesasful, but it is probable that asked to endeavour to discover the whereab prisoners dying just before their execution, a the cancerous growth. Las bagan again, and at of the man who bought the cigarettes.

fact that is somewhat mysterious

such an age there is no hope of recovery,

Territories, Islands

Territories, (Northern Dis- triot) Total Land Popria

6,752

tion...

248,580 134,756 383,344