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FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT,]}

___________ LONDON, May 13th.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, JUNE 8ra, 1914-

A PHONETIO. LANGUAGE FOR CHINA.~ This week I was shown some sheets of the new phonetic language invented for the Chinese by a Chineso student and per- fected by Sir Walter Hillier. This system is evolved with the object of pro- viding China with a universal language that can be easily printed by typewriter. I understand that already some schools in China are introducing this system of speech, in place of the present system of complicated churacters, and a measure of government support has been achieved, even to the extent of some documents being printed in it. The system is now controlled by a British Company with ample capital and an enterprising Board, of which, by the way, Sir Walter Hillier is not one. It looks on paper singularly like shorthand, and unquestionally these sound characters are simpler in outline. than the written Mandarin tongue. I gather that some of the big typewriter companies have become greatly interested in the system and are prepared to help it forward by placing on the China mar- ket machines for writing the language, which will get over the present difficulty of covering the Chinese language on one machine. I hear also that one of the well-known makes of typewriters, which has even less space for signs than the

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others, has been experimenting for some INDO-CHINA BRICKS. TILES,

time in the hope of encompassing the pre- sent system of Chinese so as to enable it to be sold in enormous numbers in the Republic. I cannot say how much success has attended their efforts, but if this now system catches on, a stupendous simplification will take place and the reproduction of the characters, being based on sounds and combinations of sounds, instead of on characters repre adating ideas, will be a comparatively easy matter. Some prominent Chinese now in Europe have been testing the systern and they are watching Its develop- ment with interest. If the support of some of the publishers of the East can be relied upon, the movement bids fair to make rapid strides, though, of course, it is difficult for one who like myself cannot accurately gunge the difficulties, or con- trast the systems in detail, to predict what will be the outcome. Still, even to the outsider, the simplification is quite apparent, and it is conceivable that the inventor of the system may be reckoned hereaftor as one of the great benefactors of his kind.

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208 in these times of competition from mills GOING AND RETURNING WITHIN PERIOD 1er JUNE-31

both in the Republic and in other coun- tries, but other trades and industries.

THE NEW FRENCH REMEDY. THERAPION NO. 1

MOOING, TENGKAROON KITTEE: SKS, WILKOVE INJECTIES.

THERAPION No. a

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watching the trend of events very closely

and as soon as it is seen that a reasonably stable system of government has been established, with tolerable security for trade, a peaceful invasion of the country

may be looked for from many quarters that havo hitherto held aloof from this market. I know from first hand know- ledge that the number of inquiries as to the outlook for this line of goods is steadily increasing, and it is certain that Mr. Ainscough, who is to leave next week to report on British trade in Ching for the Board of Trade, will bear a load of questions, addressed to him by mana- 'facturers' all over the country. It is curious, however, that while we are con- stantly bewailing the greater success of our German rivals in landing contracts. in China, there has been much public outcry in Berlin these last few weeks to the effect that the competitors of Germany are securing more than their fair share of the China trade, From which it would appear that nobody is satisfied. The spheres of influence”, question con- tinues to occupy the auction of those select few who know that and can take broad views of the situation. I was intéreșted the other day, while talk- ing to one of the most distinguished Chinese now in Europe, to find him expressing very much the same views on the spheres of influence as Mr. J. O, P. Bland. This Chinese is unusually well informed, both as to the Rast and the West, and he told me that England was making a tremendous error in Exquiescing in the sphere system. Incidentally he

predominant share of the China trade.

SAVAGES_AND_CLOTHES,

- RATES FROM HONGKONG:

PIANOS

At

ON

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$10 Per MONTH.

TUNING AND REGULAR ATTENTION

INCLUSIVE,

NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES

8.8 “VILLE DE LA CIOTAT." COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

NOTICE.

AONSIGNEES of Cargo from London

0x 6.6. “ Basque," from Falamos, RI 8.8. Castille, and from Bord aar, ex as "P. Leroy Ialor in connection with above Steamer are hereby informed that their floods with the arception of Opium, Tressure and Valuables are y landed and stored at their risks into the hamidaus and/or ofte bonardons Croissas of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd, at Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained immediately after landing

Optional Cargo will be forwarded on antess intimation is received from the Consignent before Noon To-PAT requesting it to be landed. hurs:

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned. Goods remaining unclaimed after the 9th inst., at Noor, will be subject to rent sad landing charges,

All Claims must be sent in to me on or before. the 17th Lust, or they will not be recognised Lust, or

All damaged packages will be examined ou the 8th inst, at 10 AM.

No Fire Insurance has been affected.

P. THOMAS,

Agent

Hongkong, 2nd Jtinə, 1914.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

THE P.&O. 8, N. Co's Steamer

THE &...

“DELTA”

Arrived Hongkong on 4th Juna, 1914. FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND

STRAITE. A Contigne of Cargo by the above-named reased are hereby informed that their goods are being landed and placed, AT THEIR BISK in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wheel and Godowe Company Godowns at Kowloon, where each OCT. Consigament will be sorted out Mark by Mark and delivery can be obtained as the Goode

This Tossel brings

Cargo From London, do, er an “ Moldavin,” From Persian Gulf, ex xe B. L. 8. N and B. & P. B. N. Co.'s Steamers.

NAGASAKI $120.00. KOBE $135.00. YOKOHAMA $150.00.

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Tickets are interchangeable for return by any steamer of above-named Companies and include Rail between Japan Forts of call if desired

Passengers may go and/or return TIA MANILA without additional chargé by ateamora calling st that Port so indicated in schedulo of sailings shown below.

The Steamers operated by the Companies named are the largest fastest and most luxurious

on the Coast.

JOINT SCHEDULE OF SAILINGS TO AND FROM JAPAN PORTS.

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Cidional Goods will be landed here unless untrustloos are given

5 hours on to the contrary within

Goods not cleared within 8 days including date of arrival will be subject to rent

No Fire Insurance will be sffected by me in my case whatever, M

Damaged packages must be left in the Go downs for examination by the Consignees, and the Company's Surveyors, Messrs. GODDARD and DOUGLAS, 10 AM, OR MONDAYS and THURSDAY? All elsims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival bare after which date they cannot be recogaleed, No claims will be admitted after the goods

E. A HEWER

Superintendent. Hongkong, 4th Jane, 1914.

have left the Grodowns,

"BEN"

* LINE OF STEAMEES, NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

8.9. "BENCLEUCH,"

FROM LEITE, MIDDLESBRO', LONDON AND STRAITS

ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed

Nit all Goods are

the risk into the hazardous and/or extra hasardous Jodowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd, whence and/or from the wharvas delivery may be obtained th

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, aut all Goods rousing andelivered after the 12th inst, will be abject on Chime against the Steamer must be

All Claime presented to the Undersigned on or before the 19th inet, or they will not be necognized ma

All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the todowne, where they will be

mined on the 18th inst. at 11 a.m. No Fire Insurance bas been effected.. Bula of Lading will be countersigned by

GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Uo

Agents. Hongkong, 5th June, 1914,

(792

VESSELS EXPECTED,

THE AMERICADE MAIL The P.M. str. Mongolia left Yokohama on the 1st June, at noon, for Hongkong, via Japan ports and Manila. The United States mail has been transferred to the N.Y.K, str. Nippon Maru scheduled to

here on the 11th June. ATTIVER AUSTRALIAN MALL

The L&A str, Fastern left Sydney for this port (via Queensland Porta, Port Darwin and Manila) on the 20th May, and may be expected to arrive here on or about the 13th June.

TER GERMAN MAIL

The 1.GM. str. Derflinger, carrying the German mails, left Colembo on the 31st May, and may be expected here on or about the 10th June. LA MERCHANT STEAMERS, DA

The HAL str. Preussen left: Singa- pore on the 3rd June, p.m., and may be expected here on or about 9th June, amis en hout the sta

29th May, and may be expected here on the str. Takada left Calcutta of the or about the 14th June

The East Asiastic Co's str. danam left Port Said on the 21st May, and may be expected here on or about the 16th June. The N.V.K. str. Kirin Maru (Calcutta Line) left Calcutta for this port via ports on the 28th May, and is expected here on the 16th June. Alt frare (American

Line) left Beattle for this port via ports The NY K. str. Awa Mare (American on the 18th May, and is expected here on the 18th June,

The N.V.K. str. Hirano Maru Euro- pean Line) left London for this port via ports on the 23rd May, and is expected here on the 30th June.

~ INDO-CHINA BIZAM NAVIGATION CO., LAD.

Onsong, from Calentte, is due in Hong-

kong 8th June,

Hopsang, from Calcutta, is due in Hong-

kong 11th June.

claim that it has done much to conciliate the middle classes; while if, as they hope, it can be stayed off till next year, the Chancellor will be able to bring in an electioneering Budget, out and out, with more insurance doles and a free break- fast table. By that means the Govern ment would hope to capture the workers vote once more. Meanwhile, localities are to be the recipients of subventions, in spite of the fact that Gladstone, and even Mr. Lloyd George himself protested was set at rest when a large vault was against such suggestions in the past as found containing his coffin. The outside being in the nature of dolen. There is

SHIRE LINE, LIMITED. Radnorshire, from Portland, is due in

Hongkong 23rd June. Monmouthshire, from London, is due in

Hongkong 25th June.

reason to believe that a section of the coffin had decayed away, leaving the name Cabinet found the new proposals hard plate lying loose on the lead coffin. Such to swallow, but the Chancellor had his plate bears his coat of arms, his name, way as usual, the argument doubtless the date of his death, and his age. His revealed himself as a very friendly critic there were communities of white people, knowledge periodically. From now on being that even if the trend was was the only coffin in the vault Happily of England and he declared a desire that as they would not allow the natives to those who have been two years absent from Socialistic it would please the many, who it will not be necessary to interfere with

the vault in any way serious thing is that the natives have a weeke stay. Officers serving on the China were placed on the few, who scarcely the enlargement and when the building is completed the position of the vault will very limited wardrobe, and in a moist station will be allowed to make visits of count. Probably the man who likes the be in the sanctuary of the new part of Whether clothes are bad for the natives and hot climate they get their clothing three weeks' duration to Japan. Besides Budget least of all is the old Gladstonian the church. I believe I am correct in of savage lands is a question that is drenched with perspiration, and through this, the Admiralty are holding out more Liberal. It runs counter to all his ideas | LARTIRE QUER.

agitating missionary circles. The Bishop having no change they get chills and these encouragement to naval officers to study of finance, but he gives way with a bad saying that in addition to the great of New Guines started it the other day lead to phthisis and other complaints foreign languages generally. But Ger. Srace in consideration of political services he rendered to this country in when be declared the belief that the The native women wear a kilt, which is many, it is declared, makes it far more expediency in these troublous times. connection with Singapore, his memory natives of his diocese degenerate both perfectly inoffensive, but the great attractive for her naval men to study THE BURIAL PLACE OF BIR STAMFORD HARFLER should be especially dear to Londoners M. A. E. Nelson writes to the papers and all levers of animals, as he was the physically and morally when they take to problem is to get suitable garments for other tongues than their own, especially It may interest young readers, parti founder of what is now known as the clothing. Dr. R.: W. Thompson hardly the ment. As Dr. Lewes expressed it, English agrees with that in its entirety, attribut-ball of twine would dress a whole village. Once more the Chancellor of the cularly those connected with the Straits Zoological Gardens in Regent's Park. ing some of the degeneracy to altered con- NAVAL OFFICERS AND FOREIGN LANGUAGES. Exchequer is in the limelight. His new Bettlements, to know that a few days ago, ditions and new temptations, but on the I wrote Just now about our getting Budget may be described as not un during the removal of the floor of the The Archbishop of Canterbury, speak HONGKONG CRETINGS

ONGEONG HANSARD REPORT whole he is against the forcing of clothing hebind Germany in trade. But in naval popular among weekly wage earners, with south chapel or transept of the old parish ing at the annual meeting of the Society the on the happy heathen. Our mission-circles it is alleged that we are behind the rich class hotly against it, a middle church of Hendon, in connection with the for the Propogation of the Gospel, LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL foo": the aries in Papus.

*** he says, “having to deal Germany in another matter the oppor class scared and the mass of the working enlargement of the church, the builders admitted that of the Christianised people Session 1913.70650

with native savages in a climate in which tunities and the encouragement offered class untouched and therefore tolerably come across the vault containing the body of China (excluding Catholics) the Bavisno zy EUR-MAMBURA,

clothing is trying even to the white man, for naval men to learn foreign languages content. Some call it an electioneering lived at Mill Hill, in the parish of twelfth Bishop Norris at the same time of Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles. He English Church could claim but one came to the conclusion that it was not and keep them furbished up. Something Budget, but that is only true in a limited their business to dress the natives, who is to be done in this matter so far it degree. If an election is forced on the Hendon, and it was known that when he spoke of his church as "The Church of clothing. In due time, when civilisation be given to officers who have qualified as connection with the Home Bule Bill, the of the grave was not known, nor was there Devon, to ask him to explain how he can saw no indecency in being without affects the East, for opportunities are to Government by any incident, say, in died in 1923 he was buried in the church China," which has moved correspondents, or churchyard of Hendon, but the position including Mr. Berkeley, of Brentor, spread, clothing became inevitable where interpreters in Japanese to freshen their Government will go to the country and gaything to indicate the spot. All doubts justify the title for his denomination.

PRICE

ON VALE.

Daily Prass Orvice, Hongkong, Sith February, 1914

85.