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TELEGRAMS.

BANDOM XEFLECTIONS.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, JULY 8TH, 1912:

THE ATTEMPTED ÁSSASSINATION | HONGKONG GYMKHANA CLUB.

OF SIR HENRY MAY.

continues to be the topic of discussion, Though the outrage of last Thursday

THIRD MEETING.

Not for a long time has the Colony ["DAILY PRESS" KYOLUSIVE SERVICE] bees so stirred as it was on Thursday JAPANESE VISITORS TO EUROPE. When it was learned that a dastardly little fresh light has been thrown on the The third of the series of successful

TOKYO, July 7th.

attempt had been made on the life of the

New Governor shortly after ho had landed Prints Katsura and Baron Goto left and was being greeted by the page last night for Europe vió Siberia.

THE CONSPIRACY TRIAL IN KOREA.

Toxy, July 7th. The progress of the conspiracy trial in Beoul is eliciting general charges of tor ture against the police, and the mission- aries are much concerned at the outcomes.

FOREIGNERS AND THE BOUSE-

The feeling of indignation was universal, but it was succeeded by one of thanks- giving that the attempt had been foiled and that His Excellency was spared to play the part that we all expect him to play in the future career of the Colony.

whs the number of different versions as

A remarkable features of the occurrence to what actually happened. People who were eye-witnesses relate stories which,. though substantially in agreement, have Inany differences, demonstrating the fact TAX IN JAPAN.

that if two people witness an accident Tokyo, July 7th.

they will not tell it alike. Of course, on this occasion there were many differ- The Foreign Office in Loidon has asked

ent points of view, and the angles of the Embassy at Tokyo for the facts resight would doubtless explain some of garding the seizure of Mr. Williams' property. It is considered that the ques- tion has arrived at a crisis.

the differences, but it is none the less re- markable that no event of such import ance was ever told in so many different

ways.

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weetings promoted by the Hongkong Gymkhana Club was held on Saturday at were most enjoyable. the race course under conditions which The weather, though hot, pleasant, and the

Wan

affair, with the exception perhaps that is considered to reveal the presence of a snapshot taken by a local gentleman

It is also said that the documents found attendance was quite up to the usual. an accomplice also armed with a revolver. on the second man arrested prove that he A cordial reception was accorded His was a member of a Canton polítical Excellency and Lady May when they society. If there be any truth in these made their appearance, and it was noted statements, it should be confirmed to-day that they showed no ill-effects of their Magistrate for the preliminary hearing The band of the K.O.Y.L.I. was present when the assailant is brought before the trying experiences of two days before. prior to being committed to the Criminal and added to the pleasure of the after- gramme of music. The sport was very noon by discoursing a well-selected pro-| satisfactory. The fields were small, but the going was good, and the results were close and exciting, though there were no surprises. Details are appended: ---

Sessions for trial.

It is rumoured that the Holice bave made five arrests in all, but we have been anable to live this confirmed.

CHINESE DEPUTATION WAITS ON THE GOVERNOR.

On Saturday an influential deputation, Fatrons:His Excellency Sir F. H. prescating various Chinese bodies, wait May, x.c.M.G.; Sir A. L. Winslow, n.N., ed upon His Excelleney the Governor, atx.ca., c.r.o., 0.1.6.; His Excellency Government House, with reference to the Major-General C. A. Anderson, C.B.; regrettable incident which occurred on Commodore J. C. Eyres, R.N. Thursday morning.

The Deputation included Sir Kai Ho

Committee: The Stewards of the Hongkong Jockey Club (ex-officio), H. P.

Mr. C. H. Ross, G. K. Hall Brutton, Esq., and Capt. Agg1 KOYLI

Judge.-H.E. Major-General Ander

Assistant Judge.-W. D. Jupp, Esq.

R. F. C. Master, Est.

Handicappers.-D. M. Ross, Esq, and

Fook Ho Kom Tong, Wong Kam Fak, Pak, Un Li Chun and other represents- Fang Wa Chuo, Ng Hon Chi, Lan Chu tives of prominent bodies, including Chi-.800. nese directors of the Tung Wa Hospital, members of the Po Leung Kuk, and Dis- trick Watchmen Conimittee. His Excel- lancy's private secretary was also present. Bir Kai Ho Kai introduced the de- putation and was the spokesman. He expressed the horror and consternation of the Chinese at the dastardly outrage, and expressed their profound sympathy.

[This relates to the interpretation of Art. XVIII. of the Treaty of 1801 relating to the taxation of foreign property held The calmness of His Excellency nud the Kai, Hon. Mr. Wei Yak, Messrs Ho White, Esq., H. J. Gedge. Esq., The Hon. on perpetual lease in the old Foreign composure of Lady May in the moment of Settlements. The dispute was referred; to The Hague-Arbitration Tribunal in sudden danger were remarkable, a fact 1005. M. Louis Revault, Professor of which was noted by the onlookers and Law in the Caiversity of Paris and Legal appreciated at its true worth. If they Adviser to the Department of Foreign had not already gained the good opinion Affairs was named as Arbitrator on behalf of Germany, France

and of the Colony they would assuredly have Great Britain; Japaa Aed H.E. won it on Thursday when they faced

Japanese Minister

ikte sudden death with the courage to Park, and M. Gregers Gram, formerly Norwegian Minister of State, unflinching bravery which

$0 many was named by the arbitrators as Umpire.generations of ancestors have done before, The inding of the Tribunal was that It was a sight which must have made a

the provisions of the Treaties and other engagements mentioned in the Protocols great impression upon Chinese of Arbitration exempt not only the land Europeans alike. held in virtue of the leases in perpetuity granted by or on behalf of the Govern ment

1tchiro

Motona,

and

and

It is interesting to recall that that was- ¡of Japan, but they exempt the land not the only tight corner in which Sir and buildings of every description con- structed or which may be constructed on Heory has been in in this Colony. When such land from all imposts, taxes, the New Territory was taken over some charges, contributions. 172"

conditions

fourteen years ago the mandarins and whatsoever other than those expressly villagers around Sheung Shiu did not stipulated in the leases in question.' Mr. Motono, however, recorded his entire | take kindly to the change, and when Mr. disagreement with is finding, but the May, as he then was, went out at the Japanese Government has until recently head of the police force, he was met with abided by the decision of the Trigonal.]

considérable hostility. Rumour was busy over the affair, and it was reported in the Home papers that the small force had boen captured and killed and that their heads were affixed to the city gatea. Fortunately, the brush with the villagers, though serious enough, was not quite so-sanguinary as was made out,

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.)

BRITISH CATTLE TRADE

AFFECTED.

Lospox, July 7th. Foot and mouth disease has broken out in Surrey. This is the first case in the South of England.

The movement of cattle has been pro- hibited in the whole of Greater London and environs.

first announcement on June 24th. •

SIR HENRY ALMA TADEMA'S FUNERAL.

and our Governor still keeps his head on his shoulders.

The Deputation nasured the Governor of the loyalty of the Chinese to the British Crown and of the esteem and affectionate attachment that they had for Sir Henry May as His Majesty's representative, as

personal friend and a Chinese well- wisher.

once

Clerk of the Scales.-A. Charlton, Esq. Starter.-H. J. Gedge, Esq. Timekeeper.-M. S. Sassood, Esq.

TENT PEGDINO IN PATUL-Two runs. I Competitors must be mounted on China ponies. Two small caps to be presented to the winning pair at each competition and at the conclusion of the season' a. trophy will be given to the pair scoring meetings included. the highest aggrogate of points all sickness or absence from the Colon

To for new member may be introduced into a pair in one competition but not more. the same pair must have competed in In order to win the aggregate trophy not less than four competitions. Any pair whether competing for the trophy or not may compete for the mall cups. Entrance free. The Committee of the Gymkhana Club will appoint a judge who will judge this competition throughout the season and whose decision shall be final. the case of illness or absener of any

Moors. Ross & Master, 41 points

judge appointed the Committee shall appoint a substitute.

Agg & Jervois, 354 points Brierley & Lawler, 25 points. Bastings & Johnstone. 19

points

Dividend: $7.40.

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ONCE ROUND FLAT RACK HANDICAP.--For all China ponies. Jockeys who have not wr more than one official race in Hongkong, Shanghai or Tientsin allow- ed 3lbs. Jockeys who have won 5 or anore official

in Tungkong, Shanghai or Tientsin penalised 9. Entrance fee 85. Ist prize: $100. 2nd prize: $85.

races

Mr. H. P. White's Lachine, 1516.

(Mr. Laurence)-1- Father O'Flynn's Rosyth, 1671

(Mr. Johnstone) z Mr. Blank's Joy, 143lb. (Mr. Seth). 3! Mr. M. D. Silas' Black Diamond,

(late Wei hai), 148lb.

Time: min. 67sees.

(Mr. Silas) 0

Rosyth tried to make a runway race

INTIMATIONS

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H. RUTTONJEE

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of this event, but on nearing home, he WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS.

Hon Sec. and Treasurer.-B. F. C was collared by Lachine, who won Master, Esq.

eleverly by a longth.

Dividend. $25.60

Cash Swerp. Ticket Ni

35,

$507.15 47. 144.00 38, 72.45

{GyukHANA STAKES.-Yalue $100. Distatice one mile. For all China ponies. Catch weights at 10s. 6lbs. Winners of an open race or open griffu race or ponies that have won the aggregate prize in the Gymkhana Stakes in any season blbs. extra. Non winning subscription grins allowed ibs. Jockeys who have won more than official races in Hong-tain allowed 3lbs. Jockeys who have keng, Shanghai or Tintain penalised

5lbs.

THE FURLONOS SCCRBY.-For all China:

ponies. Catch weight 1st. Jockeyt who have not wou more than one official race in Hongkong, Shanghai or Tien-

won or more official races in Hong-

1st prize: 875.

kong. Shanghai or Tien sin penalised Chs.

2lbs. Entrance fee 85. 2nd prize: $25.

Gymkhana Cup will be presented at the end of the season to be won by the Mr. H. J. Gedge's Piemen, 164lb. pony scoring most marks in the races

(Mr. Johnstone) for

The Governor, in reply, thanked the deputation and said he knew at the time be abhorrent to none more than to the the crime was committed that it wouldA Cup to be run for five times called the Chinese community, and had at attributed it either to some person having spite or to some members of the secret societies to whom the policy of the British Government in maintaining law and or der was distasteful. The Government felt sure that law-abiding Chinese would render assistance in maintaining good government in the Colony.

our now

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Chs. J. Gaupp

& Co.,

Alexandra BUILDINGS,

CHATER ROAD,

Alwaye have on band, a very large complete.

stock of

SCIENTIFIC AND

the Gymkhana Stakes at the Mr. A. R. Lowe's Birlingham, 1541b. Gymkhana meetings during the season,

(Mr. Seth) counting 4 points for a first; 2 for a Pieman got the best of an indifferent) second; and for a third. The bencât start, and led throughout to win by three of marks already scored to pass with lengths. the pony on a sale. Any winner of the race to carry 5lbs. extra for each win in subsequent starts for the race, but; in the event of a pony earring the penalty not winning, 2lbs. to be deducted next time he starts. Such elbs, to remain deducted until he wins again when he will carry the full penalties without deduction. Penalties sccumulative up to 15lbs. In the event of two or more ponies tieing with the same number of marks after five ruens have been run the owners shall either divide the value of the Cup which is bereby placed at $400 or shall run off on a day to be fixed by the Committee not being the same day as the last race for the stakes but within two werks Mr. H. P. White's Deford, 1-191b, therefrom. In the event of a run off the weights to be carried shall be weight Mr. Seth's Proudfoot, 148h. for inches as per scale. Entrance fee

Time: 433-fisees.

Cash Sweep. Dividend. Ticket No.

$8.30

1, 36. 8597.38.

199.12 $4, ONE AND A QUARTER MILE FLAT BACK. HANDICAP-For all China punjes. Jockeys who have not won more than phe official race in Hongkong, Shang- SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS hai or Tientsin allowed 3lbs. Jockeys who have won 5 or more official racos in

Hongkong, Shanghai or Tientsin (Transits, Levels, Plane Tables, Prismatic and penalised 2lbs. Entrance fee 96. Ist

Sight Compansen, Hand Levels, &c., &c.) priza: $100. 2nd prize: $25. Messra. H. K. Hughes and Jervois“

Favonius, 182lb. (Mr. Jervois) I

(Mr. Laurence) z

(Mr. Soth) 2

DRAWING

algo

INSTRUMENTS

AND MATERIAL

The deputation then withdrew... DEFERENCE IN ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. When an Indian shopkeeper in Hong-

At Diving Service in St. Joseph's informed of the abortive Church yesterday morning the kong was

Rev. attempt on the life of the Governor he Agr. G. M: Spada, Pro-Vicar Apostolic, There have been 33 outbreaks since the smiled and said, "Very good jos. That preached an eloquent sermon. The ser means there will be prosperity for Hong- vies was well attended by representatives kong."

Probably the idea in his brain

of the civil and military communities. was akin to that which saw in the loss of After commenting of the Gospel of the the Delhita happy cmen for the inaugura-day, the rev, preacher continued :--I am tion of the new capital of India. LONDON, July eth.

confident that I am voicing the unanimous The remains of Sir Lawrence Aims.- There seems to have been considerable and heartfelt gratitude of the Catholics Tadema were buried in St. Paul's amusing discussion over the viewing of of Hongkong to Almighty God, for the

the typhoon signals on Monday, and providential deliverance of Cathedral to-day. The Duke and Duchess much capital was made out of the faut Governor, Sir Henry May, from'a tragic $6. 2nd prize: $25. Entrance fees to Mr. M. D. Silas' Black Diamond,

Ko to winner.

14816. of Argyli, various diplomatists and inany that the day was a holiday and that con- death. In nocordance with the dictates

(Mr. Wiedema) o (T Squares, Set Squares, Straight Edges. Father O'Flynn's Discarded, 153lb.

Scales, Inks, &o, ko.) prominent persons in the world of art sequently people were inclined to enjoy of cur holy religion, we Catholica should Mr. Soares' Lindo (late Auchendoon),

(Mr. Johnstone)· ◊ 151b,

(Mr. Wiedeman)

Time: min, 43880s. attended, while the beautiful wreaths themselves with, the result that their be the first to stand up for the main-

Favonius took the lead at the fail of. (Mr. Laurence) 2 included one from Queen Alexandra. Allision was probably affected. Those who tenance of law and order. We recognigo Mr. H. P. White's Defford, 1611h

the flag and led from Defford and Black have been labouring under such asper that all lawfully constitated rulers are Mr. Seth's Proudfoot (late Spring the pall-bearers were Academicians.

sions will be glad to know that the three invested with God's authority, and a

Glory), 140lb... (Mr. Soth) Diamond on passing the stand. At the Father O'Flynn's Demure, jailb.

rock Favonius was still in the van, and THE PRIZE RING.

(Mr. Johnstone) coming on up the straight won easily by Mr. Billiards' Daisy, 148.

x length and a half, about the same dia- (Mr. Master) tanco separating. Defford and Prondfont, Time: 2min. 10secs.

Cash Sweep. Ticket No. 1,30, 2522.90 2, 75, 149.40 34 103, 74.70

LONDON, July 7th. Reuter's correspondent at New York wires that Jack Johnson has ebaolutely decided to retire from the ring in September.

':

At the start Demure assumed command

| lights mentioned were actually exhibited crime committed against them is a crime on the T'amar on the night in question | against the Almighty, and therefore it is for a few minutes. This will enable them that we deeply deplore and strongly con- to refute all colyanious statements re-

demn the attack on His Excellency as a garding uncertain vision.

crime not only against the law of the land, but also against the Divine Law, The Sanitary Board had a field day on We therefore desire to place on record and led until the straight was reached, Tuesday, and the flood of eloquence let

our attor dotestation and abhorrence of when a grand race ensued between Lindo SHELL TRANSPORT AND TRADING loose occupied columns of the newspapers, the dastardly attempt on. His Excel and Defford, the former lasting longest

Not since Mr. Hooper left the Board have the powers that be had such a busy time lency's lito, and we all unite in fervent to win by a head, with Proudfoot clone

up third. The report of this Company for 1011 answering pertinent questions. I am glad

thanksgiving for the miraculous pre- states that the war waged against all competition by the Standard Oil Comto observe that the Head of the Sanitary servation of the life of one who has pany is reflected in the decreased earn- Department made a statement announcing endeared himself to the hearts of all in

this Colony. ings of the Shell Company. Having fail. concessions with regard to consulting the to make any serious impression by direct Board more frequently on the subject attack the Standard Oil Company, it

matter then under dispute. After all, it stated, is now attempting to undermine is only right that the executive officers the company's position by means of a campaign in Holland conducted under of the Department should endeavour as

COMPANY.

this

.out.

balance Including

RODERIER RANDOM,

SHANGHAI TRAMWAYS..

1912.

1911.

LOCAL SPORT,

LAWN BOWLS.

"POLICE V. KOWLOON:

KOWLOON

W. Brown

G. Haxton

D. Cooper

W. J. Crawford

Clash Sweep. Ticket No.

Dividend. $30.30

I, 67, 16,

8247.70

3, 11,

70.20 25.10

ONCE RAUNO FLAT RACE HANDICAP.-For

Dividend.

89.60

and three furlongs. For all China HURDLE RACE-Distance shout one mile ponies. Catch weights 10st. 12lbs. No, penalties for Jockeys or ponies except winner of hurdle race at the second Gymkhana: eeting this season to carry 4lbs. extra. Entrance fee $5.1st prize: $100. 2nd prize: $25 No race unless 3 startars..

15216.

all China ponies. Jockeys who have Father O'Flynn's Blackmore Vale, not won more than one official race in Hongkong, Shanghai or Tientsin allow-Mr. Blank's Joy, 1521b.

(Mr. Johnstone) 1

(Mr. Wiedeman) 2

(Mr. D'Oettingen)

ed 3lbs. Jockeys who have won 5 or 'more official races in Hongkong, Mr. Dee Floreal, 152lb. Shanghai or Tientsin penalised 2iba. Entrance fee 85. 1st prize: $100. 2nd Mr. A. U. Collis-Browne's Kongsi, prize: $25,

1416.

(Mr. Wiedeman).

the guise of an independent Dutch com far as possible to have the approval of pany seeking oncessions from the Gor the Board in whatever policy they carry

This League match played at the Happy ornment in the Dutch East Indies. Until the question is definitely settled,

Valley on Saturday resulted in an un- the directors state that they feel it is

expected and overwhelming defeat fur wiser to increase the reserves, and hence propose a final dividend of 10 per cent.

the visitors, who were down on every Mr. Ellis Kadoorie's Mahratta Chief, (Mr. Master) aking 20 per cent. for the year 1911,

rink. This win practically ensures the Mr. Brutton's Sevington, 140lb. as compared with 22 per cent for 1910.

The roburns of the Shanghai Tramways possession of the trophy for the Police This leaves a sum of £294,985 to he (Foreign Settlement) for week -ended | this year again. Scores :-

Mr. A. R. Lowe's Birlingham, 153]b carried forward as against £287,323 June 20th are as under-

(Mr. Laurence) brought in,

POLICE. A. Clark

Mr. Hastings Merry Scot, 1261b. brought forward there was a credit to Effective receipts (after

W. Spillet

(Mr. Hastings) 0 the proft and loss account of £920,416

deducting loss by Ex-

J. Stuart.

Mr. Ching's Lots of Time, 145lb. After deducting as against £911,714.

change)......$15,286.44 $12,864.20 W. Cameron

(Mr. Seth) management, legal, and other expenses Passengers carried... 794,204 ·559,381 (skip)

Time: min. 56 3-secs. and depreciation on securities, there re-

Car Miles ru

-62,885 42,923 | W. Gerrard mained £913,736. The directors have pro-

Birlingham made play from Merry The loss by Exchange of subsidiary R. Fenton vided a sum of £922,240, an increase of

Scot and Lots of Time, and this order £386,481, for depreciation in the intercoinage for the week was equal to 25.60

K. M-Lennau

was maintained until heads were turned cdiate companies.. Reports received per cent of the gruss cash collected on D, Lardy from the Anglo-Saxon Petroleum Com the curs as eompared with 22.97 per cent.

(6) the Bataafsche Petroleum for the corresponding weak last year. pany and Maatschappij, it is stated, justify the payment on account of this year of an interim dividend of is. per share (in at the rate of 10 per cent. per annum), which will also be made on the 5th prox. The representation of the company on the boards of the Anglo-Saxon Petroleum Company and the Bataatsche Petroleum Maatschappij remains unaltered.

J. & ot D. Gourlay W. Withers

(skip)

Major R. S. Stewart, 1st Battalion, Liverpool Regiment, has been appointed W. Pitt Deputy Assistant Adjutant and Quarter- master General, South China Command, in succession to Captain W. M. Stewart, Cameron Highlanders, whose tenure of the appointment will expire on Septem- bor 5th next. --

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(skip)

R. Hall

J. Allen

J. M. Henderson

A. Ramsey

(skip)

B. Hunter

15216......

(Mr. Collis Browno) 0

Kongsi led from Blackmore Vale and.

| Joy, and on reaching the rock Blackmore Vale, jumping well, was in front of Joy. From this on Blackmore Vale raced home, in front of Joy and won by length, about four lengths separating second and third.

Cash Sweep. Ticket No. 1, 154, 8601.65 171.00 172, 3, 158, 85.05

j

Dividend.

$6.60

It is stated in an American contem-

16 for home, whero Mahratta Ghief drewporary that Captain fi. 8. Lapraik,..who. clear and, after resisting a challenge was for long in command of the steamer from Sevington, won by about a length, Kaga. Maru, of the Nippon, Yusen the same distance separating Sevington Kaisha, is to be given command of the and Birlingham.

W: Johnston

A. Milroy

20

W. Russell

(skip)

19

85

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TAIKOO V. CIVIL SERVICE.

Taikoo beat Civil Service by B1 to 36.

Dividend. $14.20

Cash Sweep.

Ticket No.

03, $366.40

82,

101.40

40,

52.20

steamer Nde of the Pacific Mail Line.

Captain Laprajk. has been chief officer of the Manekuria, and to that position.

Captain C. H. Cross, formerly with the Dollar line, will be appointed.

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