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OUR LONDON LETTER.!

(From Our Own Correspondent)

LONDON, October 3rd, -THE DEAD NOVELIST. The death of M. Zóla is fairly entitled to be considered the event of the week, although other and more material matters ́ have tended

-to drive it out of sight during the last few days.

On the particulars which you will have received. by cable, there is no occation to dwell, though they created a very painful impression here for that a man of such parts should fail, u victim to accident of so trivial a nature seems a pitiful piece of irony,. Zuta, despite the critics and the moralists, was personally popular in this country, where he made warm friends during his stay in London after condemnation in the Dreyfus business; and it was to some of these British acquaintances that he confided his regret at being regarded as an immoral authori write," he said, "the truth that people may hate

what is vile in it," or words to that effect. Curiously enough though he liked and admired this country much, Zala never acquire the language, respecting which fact he had perhaps only one regret, viz., his consequent inbility to read Shakespeare in the original. When one recalls after what fashion the inimitable bard is readered into French, the measure of his loss is gauged approximately. Compare, for exaniple, the virile salutation, Hait Mcbeth 1 with the graceful commonplace- fiel bon-jour Macbeth?" of the French translation.

It is possible that one or two representatives of British contemporary literature may go over to Paris on Sunday to attend the funeral-at, which it is greatly to be feared some hostile demonstration may be made by the crowd-

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1902.

to stare alicicis no foundation for the rumour. It would indeed seem impossible. for the Ministry to withdraw a third Education Bill af er prolonged discussion jo Parliament, without suffering, very badly in credit. It has been done twice with loss of prestige on each occasion, and it is now pro-" bable, though perhaps not certain, that the Government will elect to stand or fall by the Bill. Compromise is, however, much in the air, and if rumour. becomes fact, the chances of the Bill becoming law, are more reintq than if having promulgated a policy which it believes to be fair and reasonable, the Government elects to stand by its own creation. Any further weakening of the fundamentals of the Act would alienate the present supporters who already hold too much has been conceded to mere howl and unseason"; while nothing short of complete re-casting will gain the Non- conformist, Radical, oropenly irreligious vaters,

Pu cly as Education, the Bill may not be of great interest to outlying parts of the Empire, but anything likely to bring a change

of Ministry, becomes at once of moment to every Imperialist,

THE GOVERNMENT AND THE MORGAN

COMBINE.

The Morgan combine arrangements have loomed very large in the Press, in commercial, shipping, and general circles all this week, but it is extremely difficult to arrive at sound criti- cisnt. There are two clear schools of thought. (a) The Government has been over-reached, and Mr. Morgan ges more out of the Agree ment than appears on the surface.

() Mr. Morgan is distinctly checked, and as i'in the Tobacco War, this country has scored a

decisive victory.

Between these two extremes every possible

more especially as Captain Dreyfus has in-shade of opinion is freely expressed. timated his intention of tuflawing to its last resting place the body of the man who suffered so much on his behalf.

SIAMESE AFFAIRS.

The current Fortnightly, conta-us a very in- teresting anonymous article on the Siamese complication, illustrated by an excellent mip. which may perhaps bring home to the minds of a public, always sluggish where Far Eastern affairs are concerpe, the exte it of that forward novement which French policy is scheming. The author urges with much cogency the im portance of a seulement, at, the present time

The fact that no British representatives appear on the Financial and Executive Committee, and that in the general Committee they number only five to the American eight, is probably a less unfavourable sympton than

that

divulged last night for the first time that shafe-

holders are to be without votes, therefore with- out the power of calling the directorate to -account-The-whole-vating-power is vested in five trustees, of whom two will be British-- Messrs. Ismay and Pirrie-and three American of whom Mr. Mo'gan is chie', In well-in- formed chicles, however, this feature, at first

(when several of the principal actors-British, sight somewhat disconcerting, is discounted by

French, and unlive, are in Europe), of the out standing questions. He points out the weak- ness incidental in bad drafting of the 1896 Convention, and ins sts that this time finality must be introduced, if war between the protect ing Powers is not to be left a possible risk for all time. Further the writer emphasises what has hitherto been somewhat overlooked at home, That the construction of the new railway brings Bangkok to within 8 hours of the border of France is now that new province which seeking to claim as within her Sphere. The Government which overlooks the strategical importance of Bangkok, comman sing the com- munications between England and the Far East, would surely be blind, beyond "even the blindness which perennially affects Downing Street, when its eye is tur ed towards the Orient.

EDUCATION BILL

All kinds of stories have been bandied about. respecting the intentions of the Cabinet with i regard to the Education Bill, till last night Unionist speakers at a public meeting tele- graphel to Mr. Balfour asking for a definite statement as to the rumoured abandonment. The reply was categorici. "You are authorised SK forASAI JAPANESE BEER.-

A. Cirault.

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the conviction that neither British nor Ameri- can investors will be inclined to take up shares eventually will be, indispensable to the success without votes-and investors are, or at least of the scheme. The balance of instructed opinion, so far as I am able to gauge it, inclines to the rew that we have come out of the Joncern very satisfactorily.

AND. O. COMPANY,

Another shipping rumour is agitating the business world, The P. & O: Company have more than once contemplinted removing their final port. I call from London to Southampton, and the question is once more seriously under consideration. The loss to London would be about £103,00 per annum, but the port is so defective, and reforms so slow in coming, that all the great steamship lines are dropping away. The two ships now under construction for the P. & O: could not berth in the Docks.

Captain Scott of the Terrible has been honoured by a command to stay at Balmoral, whereat China falks will no doubt rejnice only less than the Navy, which collectively has grumbled 'not a little at the small reward conferred on the leaders of Naval Brigades in

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the South Africa and China Wars compared with those conferred on soldiers whose services were at least no more distinguished. It is considered that the present courtesy of the King is to mark his personal satisfaction with the gunnery and other efficiency records, of the ship Captain Scott so successfully com- marded.

KWANGSI REBELS IN KWEI-

CHOU PROVINGE.

The N. C. D. Niwus translates the following from their Chiengsha native correspondent's letter News was received here the other day that a large body of Kwangsi rebels had in vaded Kweichou province and was besieging the city of Hsingyihsien. Immediately after this Governor Yu Lien-san of this city received

i a telegram from Governor, Têng Hua-bai, of Kwucichou province, urging that as Hsiyihsien, which was being besieged by Kwangsi rebles, is near the Kweichou-Hunan frontiers, the authorities of the fatter province should send aid to Kweichou and assist in raising the siege of Hsingyihsien and exterminating the invaders. Upon receipt of the dispatch Gover nor Yu Lien-san was just on the point of send ing a strong force over the borders into Kwei chou when another dispatch from Governor Teng Hua-si arrived informing him that Hsingyitsien had succumbed to the assaults. of the rebels who, flushed with victory, were being joined by large binds of desperadoes and rowdies. The dispatch also stated that the Kwangsi rebels were sending out placards proclaiming that the object of their invasion of Kweichou was not to ravage the province but merely to borrow a passage into Szechuan, whither they (the rebels) were bound for the purpose of assisting the Boxers in that pro- vince."

THE WORD OF HONOUR.

The men who do as they say ; the things that "prove to be what they were said to be,--how cheering it is to come upon them. We all late-to-be deceived; especially when the decep--- tion is intentional. "But all men are not liars, even if David did say so în his laste. If they were society would be impossibile. Everybody knows that business is based on credit, on

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faith. Millions are bought daily on nothing more solid than the pledged promises of men, -not written, merely verbal. The Stock Ex- changes are often called nests of gamblers, yet nowhere is a promise held in greater honour. Therefore when we say that the tried and effective modern remedy called "Wampole's Preparation" never deceives any who resort to it in hope of benefit and cure, we may expiser to be believed. For this assurance is given oa what it has done in the past in countless cases, on its secord. It is only recom mended to accomplish what it was made t accomplish. Its action in Chlorosis, Anemia, La Gripps, General Debility, Throat and Lung Troubles, Blood Impurities, etc. is convincing. It is palatable as honey and contains the nutri tive and curative properties of Pure Cod Liver Dil, extracted by us from fresh cod livers, combined with the Compound Syrup of Hypophosphiles and the Extracts of Mali and Wild Cherry. Dr. Austin D. Irvine, of Canada, says: "I have used it in cases where cod liver oil was indicated but could not be taken by the patient, and the results following were very gratifying." It is effective from sensitive and nervous stomachs. It cannot deceive or dis- appoint you, and comes to the rescue of those who have received no benefit froin any other treatment. It stands for the medical triumphs - of the age. Sold by all chemists here.

SK for ASAHI JAPANESE. BEER.—

SK for ASAHI JAPANESE BEERA G. Girault.

6. Girank.

IT IS DIFFERENT NOW- Once upon a time students of medicine held the notion that there were as many different diseases as the body has organs and parts ; every one of these ailmenta requiring ́` different treatment. So stupid mistuke could lead only to miserable failures. For the fact is, the body is a single machine; and what concerns one part of it concerns, more or less closely, all the rest. Thus we see how it happens that one remedy, or mode of treat. ment, may relieve and cure a variety of complaints, or what may appear like a variety, but are really various forms or out. same cause. Take, for comings of the example, Anemia, Scrofula, Poverty of Blood, General Debility, Influenza, Throat and Lung Diseases, etc.-a formidable array indeed they look to be; yet

WAMPOLE'S PREPARATION quickly abates the worst of such cases, and absolutely cures many which have been abandoned as hopeless. The reasons are: its power over the digestive and assimilating process, its action in expelling impurities from the blood, and its consequent ability to vitalize It is and rebuild the whole structure. palatabl; as honey and contains the nutritive and curative proper les of Pure Cod Liver Oil, the Compound Syrup of combined with Hypophosphites and the Extracts of Malt and Wild Cherry. It was not dreamed out, or discovered by accident; it was studied out, on the solid principles of applied medical science. it is precisely what it is said to be, and has won the coufidence of the publi: on that basis. You may resort to it with a faith and hope that arise from the history of what it has done for others. Dr. Phos, fiunt Stucky says: "The continued use of it in my practice, convinces me that it is the mos: palatable, least nauseat- ing, and best preparation now on the marker.' Every dose effective. You can t be dis appointed in it." Sold by chemists here and throughout the world and A. S. Watson & Ca, Limited.

Intimations.

AN APPEAL.

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THE SUPERIORESS of the ITALIA" CONVENT, CAINE ROAD, begs most

respectfully to APPEAL to the Residents of Hongkong and the Coast Ports, for their kind patronage and support, and desires to state that she will be pleased to receive orders for all kinds of NEEDLE WORK.

Gentlemen's Shirts made to order, and Curls and Collars renewed on old ones.

Ladies and Children's Under-clothing C dren's Dresses, and all itsnds of Embroidery, Materials can be supplied, if required.

The Superioress will also be mest grateful fur any PAPER, or old ENVELOPES to be made into Books for the Children of the Poor Schools, who are taught by the Sisters.

Hongkong, 22nd April, (20%

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YOU will get prompt attention in any part of the world; our offices are everywhere, and we give careful attention to all customers, no

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GENERAL OFFICE FOR CHINA:,

18, BANK BUILDINGS, CORNER QUEEN'S ROAD AND WYNDHAM STREET, HONGKONG. BRANCHES IN EVERY CITY IN THE WORLD AND AGENTS IN EVERY TOWN. RETAIL OFFICES 3A, WYNDHAM STREET, HONGKONG.

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PROJECTED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.-SUBJECT TO ALTERATION..

STEAMERS.

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J. S. Thompson, KUMANO MARU

E. W. Haswell KASUGA MARU.

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IYO MARU

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WERP, VI SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO and Port Said ......

KORE and YOKOHAMA

SAILING DATES SATURDAY 15th Nov, at

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? FRIDAY, 1st Navy at.

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(NAGASAKI, KOBE and YOKO-Į FRIDAY, 28th Nov., at

HAMA SYDNEY and MELBOURNE, VIA SATURDAY, 29th Nov, at

THURSDAY ISLAND, TOWNSVILLE and BRISBANE ..............

MARSEILLES, LONDON & ANT-

WERP, VIA Singapore, Penang, COLOMBO, and PORT SAID ...

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SATURDAY, 29th Nov., at

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VICTORIA, B.C., and SEATTLE,TUESDAY, and Dec, at

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KOBE and YOKOHAMA

KOBE and YOKOHAMA,

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FRIDAY, 5th Dec, at

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Through Passenger Tickets issued for the Principal Cities in the United States, Canada and Europe. in connection with the GREAT NORTHERN Railway and Atlantic Steamers. Round-the-World Tickets also issued. Between Moji and Kobe, 1st and 2nd Class Through Passengers have the Option of Travelling by the Sanyo Railway.

For further Internation as to Fregin, Passage, Sailings, &c., apply at the Company's Local firane bakfee in Prince's Building, 15 Flour, Chater Road.

Hangkung, 4th November, 1992

NORTHERN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

VIA

BOSTON STEAMSHIP COMPANY. BOSTON TOW-BOAT COMPANY. PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG, SHANGHAI, INLAND SEA OF JAPAN,Į KOBE AND YOKOHAMA, FOR VICTORIA, IG, AND TACOMA, IN CONNECTION WITH NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY.

Steamers.

Shatomul Tacoma Glenegle Treemont

Captains. Tons,

1952,

W. H. Smith... 9,606 Nov. 8 A. Dixon ...

2,811 Nov. 25 G. E. Warner.. 3.752 Dec. 6 9,606 Dec. 17

Steamers marked (*) have no passenger | accommodation.

The attention of passengers is directed to the very cheap rates offered by this line to the Pacific Coast and to the Interior and Eastern Cities of the United States and to Europe.

Special rates allowed to members of Govern- ment Services.

Through Bits of Lading issued to Pa fic Coast Points and to the Principal Cities in the United States and Canada.

For further Information as to Freight or Passage, apply to

DODWELL, & CO., LIMITED,

General Agents. Hongkong, 3rd November, 1902.

GRICHTAL

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THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.

STEAM FOR STRAITS, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. (Through Bills of Lading issued for BATAVIA PERSIAN GULF, CONTINENTAI, AMERI- CAN and SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS.) 1 E Steamship

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"CHUSAN,"

Captai. C L. Daniel, carrying His Majesty' Mails, will be despatched from this P BOMBAY, onSATURDAY, the 8th November at Noon, taking Passengers and Carga for the above Parts.

Silk and Valuables, all Cargo for Franta and Tea for London (under arrangement) wil. he transhipped at Colombe into a steamer proceeding direct to Marseilles and London other Cargo for London, &c., will be craveyed vid Bombay with Transhipment.

l'arcels will be received at this Office until P., the day before sailing. The Contents and Value of all Packages are required.

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