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THE REVOLUTION,

THE NEW PRESIDENT OF KWANGTUNG,

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1011. -

THE PEACE CONFERENCE.

The conference-was re-opened-at-the Town Hall at 3 o'clock, in consequence of tele grams received from. Yuan Shih-kai stating that the Imperialist generals had received new orders to stop fighting, and continued until 615, at which time the following statement was issued for publication:-

1. It is mutually agreed that the armistice should be extended for a period of seven days, Lee from December 24, 8 am, to

Mr. We Hardman, who has been soling se President of Kwancang, loving gone with Dr. Sun Yat Sag in Shanghai, Mr. Chan Kwing ming, the Vien-President is administering the Government until the arrival from Shanghai of Mr. Wo ag Ching-wai, who has been appointed-December 31, 8.a.m President of the Province. Following the abortive revolutionary effort pt Canton in May loat, Mr. Wong was arrested in Peking but kept in prision until about two months ago, when he was released at the solloitation of the The new President, ex-Viceroy of Cantou.

THE CAPITAL OF INDIA.

-THE CASE FOR ITA TRANSFER

FROM CALCUTTA,

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COLONIAL GOVERNORSHIPS,

CLAIMS OF T-1E: COLONIAL CIVIL

SERVICE,

THE LOR NATION OF THE KING OF BIAM.

ADDRE99′′CF¬THE CHINESE MERCĄŃTILE- COMMUNITY.

Following is a translation of an address pre-

the occasion senied by the Chinos Mercantile Community of Sam to the King of Siam

of his Coronation.

May it please Your Majesty. Having been elected to be their representative on this auspicious occasion, I humbly uravo te to present to Your Most Gracious iberly Majesty the profound homage of the Chines mercantile community here assembled,

who is about 30 years of ngo, stadied in Japan appoint delegates to represent us both in the to another sity on occasions of national import been supointed to the office of Governor of before Your Blajesty a enfloiestly high.

Previous to going to Japan he conducted a newspaper in Canton.

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He was recommended for the Presidency by Dr. Sun Yat Sen, and he was duly elected at u meeting of the landing citizens of Cauton held

on Monday.

REPORTED MURDER OF TUAN FANG.

Poking, Dec. 18th, Chungking missionaries in letters to Haukow report that Tuan Fang, former Dirostor Georral of the Hukuang Railway, has been killed at Trechow by his own soldiers.

At a bangnok to which ho had previously en tertained his officers, Tuan Fang nanonood that it was not his intention to prove-d "to

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CLAIMS OF ANCIENT DELHI,

La reference to the announcement which In view of the enormous interest aroused by the King-Emperor's announcement at the Dur- appeared among our telegrams on Saturday that bar that the Government of India would be Royal Commission-is-to-be-appointed to in- transferred from Calcutta to Delhi, we ruprequire into the system, pl. appointment and duce the following views printed in the Pioneers and methods of promotion in the Civil Service, Allahabad, on December 3 :-

Bengal is of importance to the Government the following letter which appeared in The

and it should have ita status as one of - Zimeron-Dscomber 2nd-will-be-of-Interest ;------ the sity of establishing a republican form of

4. Dr. Wu Ting-fang advorated" the neres, the eyes of the Government of

SiOn July 14 inst, in the Hans of Cold government for Ching. He believed that, being what it is and what it always must be

India But it is in no way desirable that. Deng mens, Coloral Seely read the reply of the Beoret China is fully prepared to welcome follows: should Totsin importance abure its due. The to him regarding the rooms app lituant to the republic. He said in substance as follows:

"The people of Ching will accept no other contre of gravity of the misahood of India is rout appointment

Governorship of Mauritius. form of government than a Republic founded further to the west than our easterni motropolis.

The reply stated that it was true that a e capital that has regularly to yield precedence military officer holding the ank of major had upon the will of this people. Since we can

its title on precarious tenure, unless its Mauritius, and Mr. Huroourt had added, "it ance Bolda i various Provincial Assemblies and in the National Assembly at Peking, why are we position is sustained by strong advantages in the must be understood that Governorship lies matter of everyday administrative convenience. quite outside of the ordinary course of promo not qualified to Blect a Président as

It is consciousness of this that makes Cxlenttà so|tion in the Colonial Service." chief executive of the nation?

sensitive or the matter of the ozodas. It is not

Every one in these islands must be interested the supposed that the people of Calentia feel in the selection of the best available men for the absence of the members of the Government the responsible posts of Governors of British of I dis more keenly than the fitting of the Colonies; but, as Gororners are few, while heads of business houres to England. But Colonial Civil servants are many, it is specially there is behind the unusy feeling that unless the migration to the hills is stopped the question vice should be maintained and the legitimata necessary that the bigh standard of that aPY- of whether the Government should return to aspirations of its muishers should not be dis the banks of the Hooply at all must sooner or couraged. For many years the services of the later becoms prominent as it is obvious that Eastern Colonies have been recruited from can. Delhi offers to the central Government the didates whe pass successfully the same serere Immense advantage of being really contral and examinative as that prescribed for the Home also that it could be easily deprovincialised.

Lying at the junction of three provinces it conlin Ciel Service ofhent won naturally ancord to the highost permanent posts in Great does not really belong more to the Punjab than Britain and India, and there is no reason to to the United Provinces and Rajputane.

There

suppe that they would not be equally success- decided on in making the oity and environs the been given the opportunity they have already Imperial enclave under the direct administration proved that this in the case. Is there, then, any of the Government of India. Mr. Chicol. in

insufficient reason to iguero the claims of members his ill minating work on Indian Unrest has painted out that it now takes months for the of as important service, who have proved their coloured races, in favour of military officers, or others, with no such training or experience! The question is a very serious one, and it is remarkable that no public protest has et leen made it the interests of a body of men who must perforce keep silence, but to whom the nation is far more deeply indebted than is at all realized.

The Manchus have shown their utter impossibility of governing the people for 267 years. They must go out. A government may be well likened to a trading company. If the manager, through incapacity or dis- honesty, causes the failure of the concern, he has no business to continue in office; a new manager must be elected by the share- The Republican Party does not holders. intend to drive the Manchus out, nor to illtreat them. On the contrary, they want to place them on a perfect equality with the Chinese enjoying together the blessings of liberty, equality and fraternity."

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We are all filled with gladness at being able car bol our inerrn with to offer our Alajesty our heartfelt congratulations in person this joyful event of Your Majesty's Coronation. At first, we had expected that we would have been favoured by being permitted to present ourselves the Royal Palace, which would loven. We hand at the least thengist that WINES AND honour le ta Your Most Gracious Majesty would deigu to doly fatigue a d makes Royal progress through the city to receive our loyal greatings in person in this place, which is the contre of the district where we baro catablished our homes, and com mercial activities since many goneratione. By CONFECTIONERY. this racious not, we realised the ever present for the personal convenience of your people, coccideration which your Majesty outoriaine and we are one and all mered by a feeling of silisfaction and gratitude.

PROVISIONS.

CRACKERS.

XMAS CAKES.

heartfelt sincerity that the Chinese of "every We desire to express to Your Majosly with. race and language who have comp to make their homes in this Kingdom have for generations PLUM PUDDINGS. received nothing but the atmost encouragement sad favour from every one of Your Majesty's

Chiogtn, and he promised a reward of Tks, 40503 | accept Dr. Wu's views but as the mater is would be no difficulty whater if the more were fales Colonial Governora, Whore they barel Rosal Ancestors, they have been permitted to!

for safe passage of Sianfa.

The report is that Tin Fung discovered disloyalty amongst his soldiers and sought to Pasapo in a chair, his brother accompanying

H. E. Tang expressed his readiness to one of the greatest importance, he has to communicate with Peking.

The document was initialled by the two Commissioners.

TANG SHAOT's POSITION.

EX-

According to other information Tang Shao- great public departments to transport themselves/ty and gained the most valuable a support to their kindred in their native land of l him. He was detected, and whilst endeavouring vi's position was even more strongly put, and their archives from Cilentia to Sunla at the mantos of Colonial affairs and the manage-Siamess nationality and eutorod the Buddhist | to persuade the soldiers not to molest him, he expressed himself personalle disposed received a sword slask. In answer to his in for the republican, as the only basis of stable

Covernment, but raised the question of quiry. "Would you kill me?" he was answered,

Tibet, Turkestan and Mongolia and how "Yes" The Boldiers told him to kneel, and, they would be affected.

there Dr. Wu Ting-fang replied that when he refused to do so, he was backed fo

would be no difficulty here; the scheme for pieces. His brother shared the same fate.

Tua Fang's army has returned to the neigh-China Proper would include sil-X. C.

Daily News.

bourhood of Changking.

The missionaries also-give credence to the roport that Chêngtu has joined the revolt.- N.-C. Daily News.

BRITISH TRANSPORT FIRED ON. The str. Kwongiang, conveying the British troeps, duly arrived in I-show on the 14th, but not without being again stopped by. the revolutionaries, The first occasion wes al Nacking, when this vessel was stopped and searched. This, ons would have thought, says the Hanksy Daily News, would have ban quite efficient to convince the revolutionaries that the vessel was a British, transport with British troops and supplies on board and nothing more. But apparently such was not the one, for while the vaga-), aconmpanied by the British torpedn-bort Whit:ng, passing Hakow the guns Six blank shots were of that fort opened fre. fred in rapid succession and two sholis followed there before the steamer had time to slow down and came to anchor, The Whiting, which had immediately cleared for action, was then board. ed by an officer from the shore and the Keong sang was allowed to proceed. She went up to Hankor escorted by H. M. S. Kimka. Two mountain gunk are part of the equipment of the force.

THE POWERS AND THE CONFERENCE.

FORMAL REPRESENTATIONS.

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THE FAR EAST IN PARLIAMENT.

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QUESTIONS BY MR, GERSHON STEWART,

VIRACY ON THE YANGISZE AND CANTON RIVER.

beginning of the bat weather, and another month in the autumn for the pilgrimage back from the bills to Calcufta. Were Delhi to be the headquarters the move world take hat a fraction of the time, and high offieints would be able to set out on tour from a contal spot in any direction required. This would lead on to another reform, to the re duction of the population of Simla The main officers might easily bo worked from Delhi thoughout the year and donly Europeans and limit a rumber of camp, clerks he sent up

above. The hills are of great value to Europeans, Secretary to the Colonial Defence Committes, nil Krauted the same privileges as the rest of the

all

The practice of putting men outside the Colonial orice into Roportant Colonial posts is not now, but that only aggravates the cris Without labouring the point, it is sufficient to mention that the last four holders of the office of

of thom

seldiors, have been thrust straight from that office into the highest posts in the Colonial

jority last year, is the latest of these appointments nor of Manriting, who obtained bis military ma whilst the others have held Governorships in Australia, Hongkong, Natal, and the Gold Coast, and-Colonial Secretary ships in Cyprus and Malta.

In the House of Commons on the 29th argument from public. Moreover, the Service. Mujor Chancellor, RE, the now Goes When we boar this fact in mind we can only

ul., Mr. GERSHOM STEWART asked the first Lord of the Admiralty if he could say whe. ther there had been any interruption of the usual service of British steamers on the Yangtze or the Canton river owing to piratical attacks and, if so, whether the daily service had been restored,

but not so to the inbonitants of the Indian plaies, and many would be much relieved by the opportunity to work

Conveniones bas been immensely reinforced since the conversion of the Legislative Connell from a large committee into Д small parliament. obenge of capitals wenld bring a great relief to Then again, the the congestion of the Earopena quarters in and about Calcutta, and while these connected with the Goversment of India will be relieved of the burden of expensive moves and extortionate renu, ta resident population would bave room

NUTS.

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unhindered and with every Facility commerce and other BIODE of livelihood until prosperity has attended their efforts and allowed many of them to send China, Many of the Chines have also adopted": priesthood and h ve been permitted to sorve the Government as distinguished oficials during several generations.

We are aware, Bire, that In many foreigast countries the laws made for their people are not always the same for the Chinese population: the latter are prejudicially discriminated against 38 AND 40, QUEEN'S ROAD CENFAL and placed upon an inferior footing to the rest of the populations and oven in the native land of our ancestors and of of

KAINO 1st, this state of injustion is not altogether absent, Bat in Your Majesty's Dominions, the Chinese have been people

and have not been subjected to any pre- judicial decrimination on account of their race. wi feel extremo satisfaction and a deep sense of seek our livelihood in Sina, we may contidently gratitude; for wo all realise that in coming to expect to be treated exactly as the people of the great Thai race are treated, enjoying the lawn without the slightest distinction. We on never forget the many acts of encouragement Mr. Harcourt did not sak Colonel Beely to and kindly patronago we Chinose bare received say that there are so men in the regular Colonial in times past sad down to the present day Sorvice capable and experienced enough to fill from the Sovereigns of this Kingdom, the CHRISTMAS such offices as these; he simply laid it down ovidenos of which can be no more conclusive that" " Governors hip lios quite outside the than the loyal earnestores with which we have

too true; but I write to ask you, Sir, why this

Unfortunately that seems to be only subie

subjects.

with Animated profoundly

gratitude and satis deepest feelings most unmerited slur should be cast on the metu-

for these blessings at the hands bers of the Colonial Service.

It is not only that the zien who enter the

early, by the Colonial Service

Revere competitive com -gate of

tion, are to stand wide for military officers, who have been educated at Woolwich and elev where to perform entirely different duties, but this dictum that Governorships stand apart

the door to every kind jobbery, and whes the Steretary of State suggests, as he did recently in the case of British Guiana, that the galary of a Governorship should be raised in order-that he may be able to put in the post a

On the other hand, abundant ground is of promotion in the Colonial elected to become Your Majesty's faithful

revolution in China Ines, of course, caused Mr. ACLAND, who replied, said The widespread disturbance, and the most into turn round for the time. portant events, or those on which instruc tions are required are reported by His available, not necessarily in Delhi itself, but Majesty's Minister at Peking by telegraph. in its neighbourhood, on balls side, for the He has not, so far, reported on what is the oreation of a flus now capital on inexpensive subject of the question.

ground and with plenty of spao in all directions Mr.

to allow of further expansion. asked the First Lord of the STEWART

Of course, Admiralty in view of the fact that British objection would be at once raised to the waste steamers had been recently attacked be involved in the alaudoned offices, but there. pirates in the West River, would he say would be gone. The educational requirements what British ships of war there are avail, alono would swallow up a great many of these able for patrol duty between Hongkong and buildings with abundant advantage to the colleges and schools now existing under anch Wuchow!

squalid conditions. Sites thrown in the market could be relied on to fetch great prices. The ex- renso therefore lies in the new creation against which is to be placed the relief to both Calcatta and Bimla. If a long view be taken it will

be seen that the

expenditure will be and over again,

NOW and prohibitive. To take for instance at the moment Lord Hardinge has himself mooted the urgent need of a habita tion for the Legislative Council which would have been commenced by now had place for it been discovorable in overorowded Calcutta or Simla. Government is bound by its offices which if eraented would fetch nothing; it le not on this score that the abandonment of Caloutta is jugossible, and if this is not the impediment is there any other mors valid?

Mr. CHURCHILL Besides several large ships at Hongkong, the Rosario is at. Canton, and three river gunboats are in the West River,

PROTECTION OF BRITISH SCHJECTS IN CHINA.

Mr. STEWART asked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he would give the names of His Majesty's ships on the Yangisa and at Shanghai, and are they able to land a sufficient force for the protection of British settlement should the necessity arise; -mid would be say whether there is a man.

of-war wintering at Tientsin.

At o'clock last Wednesday morning

Mr. CHURCH: The vessels at Shanghai the representatives in Shanghai of the six great Pawers-Messrs. E. D. H. Fraser, and on the Yangisze are de Newensite, G.M.G. (Great Britain), Amos P. Wilder (U.S. Cadas, Clio, Brambic, Britomart, Thistle, of America). I. von Buri (German). Dejean and Alacrity, besides seven river gunboats. de la Batie (France), V. Grosse (Russia)A naved force could be landed at Shanghai and A. Ariyoshi (Japan), all Consis-General in case of a sudden grave emergency, but in Shanghat for the nations they represent, called upon Dr. Wu Ting-fang Foreign Secretary of the Provisional Republican Government, and each presented an identical

note :-

in the event of an actual defence of the settlement becoming necessary His Majesty's Government would have to consider other methods of protection. There is no British man-of-war at Tientsin

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of Siam's great Monarch in the post as well as EXTRA FINE DIAMOND JEWELLERY the present, we now most respectfully present Your Most Gracious Majesty before Your Royal Presence car most heartfelt congratulations and

undying loyalty on this occasion of INEXPENSIVE homage of your Coronation.

MODERN ART JEWELLERY

which controls the destinies of mankind may We earnestly pray that the Supreme Poror

the people of Siam, long to reign over us all. preserve Your Majesty to be the great Ruler of Bing Your Majesty a greatness and renown be ENGLISH MOUNTED manifest to all the world, and may you enjoy long life, and be youchsafed all the blessings of

are always being required a buildings really suitable man, he pires as furiously to prosperity, happiness and anccess, and all tho

PUBLIC WORKS AT THE PEAK.

thluk.

I make no apology for asking you to give a little of your space to a matter of such great public importanee, and I trust that the cause of the Colquial Civil Service will secure your invaluable support.

Yours obediently.

London, November.

FRANK SWETTENHAM.

A PERILOUS VOYAGE.

The N. Y. K. S. Tamb› Maru, ghich arrited at Shanghai last week from Seattle and Japan The Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C., has given notice of his intention to ask the

Lad a very parilena veyage between Seattle and Yokohama. The Tamba left Seattle on Novem following questions at next Thursday'sber 21, with twelve saloon, nine second clas meeting of the Legislative Council:—

and 150 third-class passengers on board, and What is the anture of the works

full cargo.

On November 26, lon which are in contemplation in the Hill Distle more than 1,100 miles ont from Victoris, trict near the junction of the Chamberlain

she encountered a furious hurricane. At ore und Pokfulam Road?·

time the ship was almost engulfed by a Wate

great attributes which the Chinese race hold in the highest veueration. Long live the King!

MARRIAGE CUSTOMS IN JAPAN,

SOME MODERN CHANGES.

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Those interested in the social customs of Japan will find the following extracts, from an article in the Osaka Asahi of interest :--- *November and December are matri monial months in this country, and the number of marriages taking place this year is much greater than last year. Until a few years ago betrothal presents mostly con sisted of money wrapped in paper, but recently obi (sashes), wadded silk garments, etc., have almost universally taken the place rings or watches are added. of money gifts, while in wealthier circles

The monial part of the business has ale come to Girls marrying at the immered for about three minutes. Bearesly magnificent scale.

age of seventeen and eighteen have become, had it recovered when another gigaatio ware came, which was opporenily about one hundred very few. The average age of the modern feet in height. The railings and other fixtures bride is between twenty and twenty-two, while the bridegroom is in the neighbour on the dock were swept away and is consequence hood of twenty-five. Inquiries concernuig the saloon and cabins were all invaded by the the lineage, conduct, etc., of the other party see Six of the crew were ir jured, more or less

have become very close and detailed, seriously, and one, who was badly hurt about THE STRUGGLE BETWEEN CAPITAL the fead, is still in a critical state. One of the

AND LABOUR.

bostswaine was swopt by a ware for about 180 feet and had one of his legs broken.

2.For what reason are such works being about eighty feat high, and the bow was whole be observed on a larger and perhaps a morn

To make the following unofficial repre Mr. STEWART asked the First Lord of the sentations to the Commissioners whose task | Admiralty if he would state how many gun- if is to negotiate the conditions for restoring boats or shallow draught cruisers there are peace in China: that their Governments, in reserve at Hongkong. and are reservo considered that the continuation of the pre- crews immediately available for diem in the sent struggle in China exposed not only the event of further protection being required

undertaken? country itself, but also material interests and at any of the treaty ports in Chilla,

Mr. CHURCHILL.: There are an vessels of the security of foreigners, to grave danger.

3-Has the question of the desirability Maintaining the attitude of absolute neut. the class indicated in reserve at Hongkong, of undertaking such works been laid before. rality, which they had hitherto adopted, Mr. STEWART: In view of the necessithe Public Works Committee? If not, why these Powers deemed it their duty unwhich might arise at any moment, will the not? officially to calf the attention of the two First Lord consider the advisability of 4-What is the estimated cost of such delegates to the need of arriving, as soon as reinforcing the gunboats there with cruisers. works? possible, it an understanding, calculated to put an end to the present conflict, ficing per- suaded that this view was in accordance with the wishes of the two parties concerned,

DR. WU TANG-PANG'S REPLY. Dr. Wu Ting-Fang having thanked the Consuls for calling upon him said, in effect, that having heard the representations from their respective governments, he would nov due regard to them. He was a man of peace and a member of several pence societies, and that indicating his principles, he need scarcely say that he would do his best to Accomplish what was desired as far as he could. It had to be remembered that the Chinese were fighting for liberty, freedom, and good government; and further, that if peace was hastily patched up, without due consideration, it might lead to serious con- sequences. If another revolution were to break out, it would be much worse than the present ont, and therefore great care had to be taken to secure a peace which would be based upon solid foundations and be permanent and lasting, If peace" could he secured upon these terms, it would not "only be beneficial to all foreigners in China, but to all foreign nations, and be felt sure that the Consuls and, their respective Gov. ernments -would see the justice of his re marks and would sympathize with the aims of his party. He would do his best to secure peace on these terms: and if he could do so in a way not contrary to the instructions of his people, they might rest assured tha he would do so.

DELIVERY TO HI. E. TANG. The same notc

was subsequently pro sented by the Consuls-General to H. E. Tang Shao-yi, who replied with formal but at the same time cordial thanks,

either from Station?

the Australian or Indian

Mr. Chures: Two cruisers have been ordered from the Australian Station reinfares the China Station.

to

On the following day Lord C. BERESFORD inquired whether the gravity of the situa tion was increasing in China; whether. British interests predominated over those of any other country; and, if so, whether the Admiralty intended to strengthen squadron in these waters.

Our

Mr. CHURCHILL (First Lord of the Ad- miralty): Two cruisers have been ordered froni Australia to join the China Squadron temporarily, and they will reach Chinese waters shortly. This step has been taken as a precaution in view of possible develop I must ask to be excused from making any general statement as to affairs in China.

ments.

RAILWAY SERVICES IN CIRNA, Mr. STEWART asked the Foreign Secretary if he had any information as to whether the railways between Shanghai and Nanking, and Kowloon and Caston, are still running their usual services of rains.

Sir E. GRET: I believe that trains are running between Shanghai and Nanking and hetween Canton and Kowloon, bur T. cannot say whether the usual number are, running.

LORD ASHTON'S REMARKABLE NOTICE TO EMPLOYERS. Lord Ashton, who is a big manufacturer of linoleum in Lancashire, employing thou. sand of hands, last month issued a notice to his employés which is one of the most remarkable developments in the struggle between capital and labour. Lord Ashton's notice says that his firm recently arranged an advance of wages in certain departments, but that now, for reasons of which the men are aware, no advance will be made. The. notice says --

All

think they can do better, or even as well workmen not satisfier and who

elsewhere, thust leave our employ at once, no matter flow large may be the number, as we would rather close down the whole works for ever than give an advance of wages in any department at the present time.

We have also to say that in the event of the works being closed down through railway or coal strikes, wages will not be paid. In future, when trade is bad, wè shall only keep the men whom we regard as friendly and loyal to their employer, who for nearly half a century has upheld the cause of the working classes. We shall not, as in the past, keep those who are bereft of all sense of what is due, not only to their employer, but to themselves. It is with of the day is quickly dispelled by PINKLETS, much sorrow, greater than I can express, the ideal after-dinner pill. They regulate the that we are compelled to give this notice, liver, care constipation. Of Chemists for 60 but the present state of things is so intoler- cents, or pest free, from The Dr. Williams' able that we are determined to put an end Medicino Co, B4, Ezechnen Road, Shanghai.

to it, no matter what it costs.”

AN AID TO DIGESTION.

That heavy feeling after the principal meal

After reaching Yokohama, Mr. Parker, one of the saloon passengers, preecated Captain Node with a lotter of "thanke on behalf of his fellow-passengers, for successfully guiding and dinosting the steamer to the port of des ination.

SHANGHAI LEGAL PRACTITIONERS

AT LITIGATION.

Hitherto the nocturnal

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CHINESE JADE JEWELLERY

GOLD BRACELET WATCHES

In Gerat VARIETY.

MAPPIN & WEBB'S

STERLING

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It is a decided improvement in matrimonini ideas in this country that recently more weight has come to be attached to physical constitution and the standard of education than mere appearance. A custom has also come into existence by which the parents of the betrothed couples, between the time of the betrothal and the celebration of the nuptials, frequently exchange visits with one another by giving ten or singing parties. of rom- Owing to the improved means munication marriages contracted between people living far away from one another have become much more numerous than formerly, Presents in the form of famous Mr. J. C. E. Douglas, legal practitioner, products of the locality are sometimes sent, Accurately of Shanghai, has commenced an action.

accompanied by-letters-penned by the be against his former partner, Mr. N. C

trothed girls, in order to give the other party Hong claiming (1) an injunction to restrain

an idea of the penmanship of the prospec the defendant from carrying on business in

tive brides. + feast in celebration of a marriage used to Shanghai as a legal practitioner for two years from August 13, 1911. (3) An account

last the whole night, but to avoid the incon- Our Stock is Complete, Assortment af alt sums received by defendant in respect

venience arising out of this arrangement the of business carried on by defendant, with

bridal party now usually entors the bride- payment to the plaintiff of the sum up to

groom's house about seven or eight o'clock the date of the judgment in this action, or

in the evening, so that the nuptial feast may such other date as to the court may stom

with certainty be concluded by one o'clock just. (3) Costs and such further or other

the next morning.. In some cases, how- reliei as to the court may seem just. The

ever, the bridal party, enters the bride- submits aniong other things defence

groom's residence about one o'clock in the that by custom and usage of the English morning, the nocturnal feast coming to an Bar so far as the same is applicable, the end at daybreak.. Nowadays the married court has no jurisdiction in respect of the co

couple in most cases pay their visits to their subject matter of this action or any part relatives two days after the marriage, Nor

does thereof as between plaintiff and defen

honeymoon begin the day dant or in regard to then or either of them.

immediately following the marriage; in fact, The defendant also says so far as the

It also it comes about a month later. agreement purports to restrain the delen-

appears that a wedding-tour lasting only a dant from practising law in Shanghai the

single day is nowadays generally preferred same is void as being, against public policy to a long trip,"

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