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speech, between which no confusion can urise. In Chinese the presence of the tones, on the other hand, has led to the formation of an enormous number of homonyms, which the method of writing has also served to iurcase. The tones then may ha taxon as representing an original contrac tion or dropping of Anal inflections, which fixed the tone in which the word was uttered. Strong confirmation of this is to be found in the fact that while the langu ages of Tibet, Burma and Siam, which are certainly related to Chinese, have no in- flections and chiefly depend upon word order to express grammatical relations, the word order in none of those languages

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A Chinese schoolgirl, returning to heri home at 20, Aberdeen Street, was met by a man who seized her and stole a bangle from her wrist. She shouted, but the man got away..

Wiring from Talifu, in Yuupan, on 21st instant, Heuter's correspondent reports that official proclamations have boon isted prohibiting the sale and use of cigarettes under certain specified penal

tice.

Messrs. Robinson & Co. yesterday re cuired a cable from the Cherníavski Trio, who are now at Shanghai, postponing their concert in Hongkong until June 7th, They will probably give a concert

at Canton on the St.

RACES.

EXPULSION FAVOURED,

Tokyo, 28th May. A telegram to the Nichi-Nichi states that the Conference of the

Russian Far Eastern Provinces, held the at St. Petersburg, favours expulsion of the yellow races, thus views of the confirming the Governor-General of Siberia.

THE CALIFORNIAN LEGISLATION.

BELLICOSE ATTITUDE OF JAPANESE PRESS.

THROUGH REUTER'S AGENØY.]

THE BALKAN SITUATION. "NO FURTHER ROOM FOR DISCUSSION."

THROUGH RENTER'S AGENCY.] BRITISH MILITARY AVIATOK KILLED.

LONDON, May 28th. Lieut. Arthur, of the Royal Flying. Carps, had been killed in an accident

SIK EDWARD GREY'S FIRM ATTITUDE. Sir Edward Grey reecived the Balkanwhile flying at Montrose, delegates separately on Tuesday morning and informed them that there was no

further room for discussion, and that

the Peace Treaty should be signed forth- with. Whether all the belligerents were prepared to sign or not, this was the decision of the Ambassadors,

Dr. Daneff (Bulgaria) expressed his willingness to sign the Treaty forthwith. The Greek delegates said they must Government communicate with their

via for instructions.

TOKYO, May 28th.. Mr. Luh Cheng-hsinng. Minister of

The Californian Anti-Alien legis Foreign Affairs, has decided to appoint a representative to Siam, whers a great number of Chinese reside. He has Intion continues to dominate the formulated a bill which will be submitted Press, and there is much bellicose to the Parliament at an early date.

Mr. Tsen Chun-hsunn, Director-General Railways, recommended 'Chen Ming-chiao of the Canton-Hankow and Szechuan as Managing Director of the Canton. section of the main trunk line. The Ministry of Commanications has signified its approval of the appointment,

In consequence of information received. a search was carried out at 41, Temple No one Street, Yaumati, on Tuesday, was found on the premises, but in a locked cubicle were discovered 18 packages which were thought to contain opium, and tabelled as such, but examination proved that they contained a substance like treacle..

An application was made before the Full Court yesterday by Mr. H. E. Sharp, K.C., for an extension of the time for applying for leave to appeal ugainst the judgment delivered on 21st day by Mr. Justici Kemp, in the action between Messrs. W. R. Loxley & Co. and the

Nau Mow firm. The Court granted an extension of 14 days.

The itinerary, as at present arranged, for the Empress of Ama is that she leaves Liverpool on Saturday, June 14th, at 7 p.m., and comes to the East vid Madeira, Cape Town, and Durban. She is expected to reach Colombo on Saturday, July 1963, and Hongkong on Wednesday, July 30th, She will remain hero until August 13th, and is due to reach Vancouver on August 30th.

The trans-Siberian train by which Mr. Beilby F. Alston came out to the Far East was derailed somewhere in Siberia. The

accident resulted in six people being in-

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CHINA AND TIDET.

LONDON, May 28th.

Sir Edward Grey, in reply to Colonel Yate, in the House of Commons, said that the latest reports show that hostilities are still in progress between the Chinese tribesmen on the Eastern frontiers and Tibet. Otherwise, all the Chinese officials and troops had left the country, which was being peaceably administered by Tibetan authorities.

In regard to the recognition of China, the Foreign Secretary referred his inter- rogator to his statements on the 7th April and the 8th May.

THE BRITISH APPEAL COURT. 31 FUS ISAACS AND APPEALS FROM THE COLONIES.

LONDON, May 28th. In the House of Commons Sir Rufus Isaacs, the Attorney-General, in moving the second reading of the Appellate Jurisdiction Bill, emphasised the urgency of the measure in view of the growing number of important appeals from India and the Dominions, and declared that it was impossible that the work of the inpire could be enrried on unless the

House authorised the creation of two new Lords of Appeal.

The measure was opposed by a small budy of Ministerialists, who provenred

is the same. As there seems no reason why jured, fortunately none of them seriously, the carrying of the motion. the word-order should have been obaugud Mr. Alston cacaped unhurt, and is now

Charge d'Affaires during the absence of Sir John Jordan, British Minister to Peking.

at the risk of confusion, granting that thein Peking, where he is to be the Brition languages remain to-day in their primitive state, the logical conclusion is that differ. eacos in the word-order represent a time when the languages possessed greater frolon in the matter, which means again Lostos OFFIC: 131, FLEET STAFET, E.C. that they possessed soine means of indicat ing the relations of words to each other

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The Daily Press.

HUNGRONG, MAX 29TH, 1913.

Ir was formerly held that the Chinesa Janguage represented the primitive type indeed the belief is not yet entirely oxtinct,

In an article in United Empire, the

Mrs. A. R. Colquhoun praises the great Journal of the Royal Colonial Institute, work accomplished by Sir Stamford Empire in Further India in spite of the opposition of the Imperial Authorities and the half-hearted support of the East To Railles we owe India Company, Singapore.

The debate was adjourned.

EMPIRE DAY HIFLE COMPETITION.

LONDON, May 28th. The provisional scores in the Empire

Royal Marine Artillery, Portsmouth 3,704 Day Rifle Competition are as follow

similar to the older stages of Western Rafles in placing outposts of the British 2nd Hants Regiment, Mauritius... 3,100 languages. The present monosyllabic state of the Chinese language his thus developed from an older polysyllabic, state, of which the tones are the remunts, and the idea that Chinese represents the primitive stage of languago falls to the ground. As stated

although it has been considerably shaken abere also, Chinese does not at all represa China papers show that whereas in 1811H.M.S. Penbruke ·

the primitive form of language so far as is is known to us Primitive languages possess an extraordinary wealth of inflections and hardly any fixed word-order, and withough the science of language has not yet been able to piered the glow that lins bayond this primitive state and tell us how this wealth of inflections arose, it now points very definitely to progress in language being towards the dropping of inflections and the adoption of fixed word-order. Chinese is thus not the first seed of language, but the full bloom, marred nafortunately by system of writing which has assisted in the growth of dialects and prevented the real unification of the people on the sound basis

Thats Dr. EnKINs, the well-known Chinese scholar, a little over twenty years ago, was writing of the primitive order of words in Chinese and the monosyllabic structure as giving the language a, claim to be a direct descendant of the mother tongue of Jomanity," au idea which was accepted by such great authorities as Max MULLER and WHITNEY This contention appears to have not been founded on any investigations into languagos cognate with Chinese, but rather drawn from the doctrine that language was origically monosyllabic and that polysyllabic forms rase from an ngglu tination of two or more words, which finally coalesced to fors polysyllabic words. Chinese being a monosyllabic language, it of language. was naturally connected with such a primi- tive type. If this theory were correct it

Five cases of plague were notified would be another ground for arguing yesterday, bringing up the total for the the innate backwardness of the Chinese year to 98, character, since it would mean that the Chinese language bad made no progress like the languages of the West, but had remained in its primitive condition. It may be noted in passing that this would place the primitive languages of the world on n very bigh plane of efficiency, for all students of Chinese are agreed that the language will stand comparison with English, for conciseness, lucidity and flexibility.

In

Major and Mrs. Tulloch left for Home yesterday by the P. & steamer

Paluran.

Among the passengers who left by the Chigo-maru were Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Gale and family.

The firm of Weeks & Co., Ltd., Shang- hai, are paying a dividend of 8 per cent. for the past year,

2,827 2,803 2,781 2,741

Bir Edward Grey used equally emphatic language to the Servian delegate, the replied that in view of this unexpected attitude of the Powers he must ask his Government for further instructions,

The Turkish delegate also saw Siv Edward (tres, and informed him that he had been ready to sign the Peace: terina from the first day he landed in England. It is understood that Sir Edward Grey plainly intimated to the delegates that it appeared to be useless for those unpre- pared to sign the Treaty to remain in England.

The unexpected firmness of Bir Edward Grey's language has surprised the peace delegates, and has created a sensation.

gravity of the new situation in the The public are thus mado aware of the

Balkana

The newspapers are

are unanimous in condemning the attitude of Bervia and Greece, and trust that they will now accept the inevitable and bow to the will of Europe, which cannot be accused of precipitate action.

THE CANADIAN NAVY BILL.

OTTAWA, May 28th. Sir George Ross, the Liberal Leader in the Senate, moved an amendment to the Navy Bill refusing assent to the measure till it had been submitted to the judgment of the country.

THE DUCHESS OF CONNAUGHT.

HEALTH IMPROVING. A

LONDON, May 28th The health of the Duchess of Connaught continues to be favourable. Her Royal Highness is carried into the garden every day. No more balletias will be issued.

ENGLISH COUNTY CRICKET.

LONDON, May 28th. Yorks beat Sussex by eight wickets, Surrey defeated Essox by 74 runs.

ROSARY CHURCH, KOWLOON.

BUILDING ENLARGED. At a cost of over $0,000 the Rosary. Kowloor has just been enlarged at the expense of the original Church at

donor, Dr. A. 8. Gomes. Just prior to the departure for Italy of the Rev. Fr. G. M. Spada, the former parish priest,

petuate the memory of Fr. Spada's Dr. Gones signified his desire to per-

required amount to provide greater ac- ministry at Kowloon by & gift of the

commodation in the Church, which was felt to he too small for the increasing numbers of the Catholic community ou the peninsula.

The firm of Messrs. Palmer & Turner, architects, was entrusted with the draw- ing up of the plans and the work was forthwith taken in handl. It included the erection of two wings on either side of KING GEORGE AND QUEEN MARY the Church for the whole of its length,

IN GERMANY.

BERLIN, May 28th. In glorious weather, the Kaiser, wear- ing the uulforn of the Garde Corps a the Ribbon of the Carter, and King George, attired in the uniform of the Prussian Dragoon Guards, and wearing the Ribbon of the Black Eagle, reviewed the Potsdam Garrison. The Kaiser then led the troops past King George. The two monarchs, on leaving the ground, received a hearty ovation.

The Empress and Queen Mary, together with a distinguished assemblage, witnes ed the review from the Cnatle.

Lunch followed, at which members of both Boyal families, the British and German Ambassadors, the German Chan- cellor, and Herr von Jagow, and other high officers were present.

LATER

King George and Queen Mary have left Berlin for England.

FRENCH MILITARY

EXPENDITURË.

THE NEW INCOME TAX.

NA PARIS, May 28th. Nearly £8,000,000 additional revenue is 2,739 required for 1913. It is proposed to 2,787 cover this mainly by an increased tax 2,658 on alcohol, stocks, stamp, and transfer 2,020 duties.

Pieter

2,018 2,612

2,930 20th Punjabis, Cheman..... 2nd Batt. 1st Gurkhas, Dharmɛala 2,831 20th Punjabis, Hongkong od Norfolks, Belgaum 28th Punjabis, Lahore Royal Marine Infantry, Portsmouth Some statistics published in the Indo- Royal Fusiliers, Jubbulpore the merchandiss transported from Europe 9th Panjabis, Malakand into Yunnan amounted to 1,135,036 kilos, 4th Rifles, Gharial

Staffordshire Regiment,

maritzburg representing a value of 1,192,027 francs, the traffic in 1012 was only 322,499 kilos,

38th Sikhs, Lucknow of a total value of 1,177,086 francs. The traffic between Yunnan and Europe Avitwatersrand Rifles

Duke of Connaught's Regiment, which in 1911 was 22,303 kilos, represent-2nd Batt. 39th Garhwal Rifles

Ferozapore ing a value of 13,334 francs, increased in 1912 to 29,600 kilos valued at 14,30 francs.

The Hippodrome Circus and Menagerie 35th Sikhs.

19th Panjabis (02nd Punjabis is to open at Causeway Bay next Monday, the company being due to arrive here on Sunday by the Franch nail from Saigon, M.&. Pacellert Specially erected matsheds have beer 18th Hussarg constructed at Causeway Bay, and the End Berkshire Regiment exhibition is said to be one of the best Transvaal Cyclists (Volunteers) ever brought to the Colony. The veteran Malay States Gaides Colonel Bob Love is responsible for the The final scores are expected at the preliminary arrangements, and these are beginning of July. worthy of his experience and knowledge.

LAND SALES.

the arches being supported on granite columns. A sufficient number of windows should afford ample ventilation during the bot summer montas. A much

sacristy, which did not exist before, is another feature of the extension.

The enlargement of the Church will provide additional nccommodation for about 300 persons.

On Sunday next, 1st June, His Lord- ship Bishop Pozzoni will officiate at u. coromony, in the morning, in the Rosary. Church, on the occasion of the least of Our Lady of Pompeil, which was post- poned from the 8th May to the 1st June, as the works were not then completed." Besides the celebration of the feast, a first communion service will be held by the Bishop assisted hy Father Naltorta.

THE DALLAS COMEDY

COMPANY..

Mr. Henry Dallas Comedy Company, on their return from the North, received a hearty welcome last night when they opened a short season at the Victoria Theatre (the Theatre Royal being unavailable owing to structural altera- tions to the stage being in progresy). They played The Thief" which has been one of Sir George Alexander's great successes in London. There was a good audience.

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The piece includes several dramatic episodes, and the interest of the audience Mr. Dallas's is sustained throughout.

deserving work in this piece was of the highest praise. Miss May Hallatt, as the wife of Richard LATER.

carried

large portion the Chelford, The income-tax proposals for

of the responsibility for the successful 2,595 purpose of meeting the Military expendi- production, and sustained her 2,685 ture have been issued. An additional fion as a talented actin e paused Bonfield, as Raymond Leyton, and Mrs. tax of om per cent, will be put on incomes

Henry Dallas, in the role of his wife, up to £2000; two per cent, up to £4,000; had, perhaps, lessonorous duties, but their emotional work was well done. Mr. 2,502

and three per cent, above £3,000, the Geoffrey Guise was admirably suited 2,481 9,465 first £100 of an income to be exempt, and to his character as a detective. The only other part was portrayed with uch 2,434

a further exemption of 1,000 francs will success by Mr. Robert S. Ashby.

The play will be repeated this evening. 2,463 he made in respect of cach child under) 2,100 18 or parent or grandparent over 70 2,303 dependent on the taxpayer. Thus the tax on an income of £800 would be only £4. The total yield is estimated at £2,800,000.

2,514

2,390

MILITARY WEDDING.

LONDON, May 28th. Miss Violet Belfield, daughter of His Excellency the Governor of East Africa At the others of the Public Works Department on Tuesday a lot of Crown (Mr. H C. Belfield, formerly (of the land on Conduit Road, measuring 10, 400 Federated Malay States), was married to square feet, was sold to Messrs. Goldsmith Hamilton Frederick, son of Sir Edward and White for $2,460. The adjoining lot, Ward, at the Guards Chapel at Welling. mencuring 13,500 square feet, was sold ton Barracks on Tuesday. There was a to Mr. Weaser for $2,476. Both lots sold large and fashionable attendance at the

wedding. at the upset price.

AUSTRALIA TO CULTIVATE COTTON

is

THE PEKING ASSEMBLY

A Shanghai contemporary epitomises the history of the Peking Assembly as

follows:-

Time Elapsed Work Accomplished

Further Organization

Legislation Enacted.... Bills Introduced Resolutions Passed: Constructive Measures

Faucted Constructive

Introduced

Fire Wocks. Flection of Pre-

siding Oficers None.

None

Nove

One.

None.

Measure's

Nono.

MELBOURNE, May 99th. The Commonwealth Government communicating with the British Catton Growing Association to secure expert

None. the cultivation of cotton in Australia. Obstructive Action Taken... One.

Work on Constitution advice as to the best method of promoting This step is the outcome of the evidence Proceedings Toward Eleo-

tton of President. Cost to Nation given before the Empire Trades Com mission strongly favouring this project. Total Cost to Data:

Nons. $10,000 per day, $300,000.