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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

PURE BIRTHS. On the 37th September, at "Alpha Villa -Kowloon; the wife of V. J. MCLOUGHLIN, of

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Brooke-Johnson's Lame was dropped from its list of members. No doubt there has been and silli trouble, between the Rajah and Mr. Brooke-Johnson anent the Lawas affair. From Sarawakian point of view, possibly, Mr. Brooke-Johnson's conduct may simost beard of a political or commercial issue be appear to be sedition. But we have never yet tween a ruler and a pseudo-subject balag used

a cause for expplints the latter from Social

secured, however, it is best to regard the rum. club not owned of financially controlled by the rular concerned. Until further details are

our as a canard rather than as a scandal; in which with we feel assured we will be joined by every European club-member in Malaya who is capable of falling foul-accidentally or otherwise of a ruler, by right of birth, or a ruler by tight of office.

number of stats Messenger, the official We have received a copy of the New Year's

organ of the Shanghai Zionist Association. A usual, the Messenger is devoted to the interests

Laudatory notices appear of Mr. Oliver of the Jews in the East, and special attention is paid to the recent Zionist Congress Bainbridge's work in New Guinea, where he discovered a people described as the Black Jews." Mr. Montague Harris, a Singapore barrister, receives a glowing appreciation, and an article appears from his pen, in the course of which he expresses the opinion that Jews should use Hebrew as their every-day in termediary between themselves, and French where their Christian friends are concerned which would be a bad look-out for some

Hongkong Christians. They should also settle in some country and make it their own; they should abandon usury and trade and, became soldiers, lawyers, painters, poets and no doubt, drearers and decadents. The most interesting article for Hongkong people is a short sketch of His Excellency Sir Matthew H. Tait, and whose akill in bringing leading Nathan, whose recent interview with Mr, W

local Chineze into contact with the American Secretary are greatly extolled, rati's 'Mer- sanger should prove of the greatest interest lo | all Zionists,

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THRICAN BOYCOTT,

VÄT. MACAO:

[From Our Own Corresizudent.]

Macao, 17th September, 1961.

had a paragraph the other day stating that a I hear that one of your local contemporaries mesting of certain Chinese was held at Macue

to consider the question of American boycott. As this statement is not true according to

the Department of Chinese Affairs, I am in information which I was able to obtain from position to positively state that no such alleged meeting had ever been held here. There have

Island of Leppa and at Chin-ban. In Macao been meetings for this purpose, but they "ware all held in Chinese territory, that is, on the itself no meeting has been beld, nor is it pro- bable since the administrative authorities have, some time ago, given the Chiners community. to understand that much gatherings, beir lawful, would be prohibited. Soms CL however, have been seized; they were circulation by an anti-American prop

gitated by some unknown authors who sough to publish them in the city.

to prevent any meeting having for its object. the American boycols and the posting up or circulation of any placards, we stringent ones and were rigorously complied with in obedience to the law for the maintenance of good order and the public peace and also in deference to the friendly relations existing bei

United States tween the Governments of Portugal and tha

The steps which the authorities have adopted

the negotiations for the framing of a new THE Penang. Genelia wales-We hear that | FOUK chair Agreement or Alliance between Great Britain the nternational Tin Company, American and Japan commenced, we have seen all the

concern whose designs on the tinsmaiting

China cost we have seen the cruiser squad are some couple of years back, intend renewing British battleships withdrawn from the imposition of a high duty on the export of the dustry of this country were frustrated by the

ror diminished; and doubtless we shall yet their attempt to secure, some of the smelling sco the command reduced to a rear-admiral's." | trade, this tima establishing works in the State On 26th August, at New Southgate, W. Every section of the community has been In honour of the birthday of the Portuguese Sergeant when EDWARD LEK, M.D.,' F.R.C.6.,. of London to ADA ROSE, only daugler of Charles it. Burton,affected by this wholerale disappearance of Sovereigns yesterday, the Directors of the Club was one of the most emai of New Southgate.

the bigger warships on the station, It Lusitano Attingly marked the occasion in their. Forca. may be that in some quarters the full effects gathering at the Clubhouse inst evening. have not yet been experienced; but that will. There was no formality observed in a national | SAYS the Straili fisp, cof, sandsinst?-An; AND

of the British leviathana is extremely plau. within and especially in the spacious dancing Sarawak to the effect that Mr.

exteriorly, but the brilliant lights that shone comes to hand by yes HONGKONG, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1905,sible, and no doubt satisfactory to those who hall, testified to the patriotic feelings that had been expelled from the Sarawa

have no interests in Hongkong. It is that animated the gathering which met to do the instructions of H. H. tha Japanese warships will patrol the China coast, honour to King Carlos.

Du alleged, threatened to, and protect British interests where formerly YESTERDAY moming the chief officer of the British warships were wont to be found, ss, Tai On and Mr. J. McGowan, of the 1. M. Seldom has a more interesting and im And the sole use of the China squadron, so Customs, were riding along together through portant documerit been submitted to the far as we can see, will be to act as a sort of Canton when their hacks becoming restive at people of two great lowers than that con auxiliary force to the Japanese flect in times sight of a passing procession shied together and taining the terme, as summarised at length of anxiety; and to make running dashes to bowled an old Chinese woman over. The wo by Reuter, of the new Anglo-Japanese Agree. Amoy or Swalow in times of trouble, as the burt, raised unearthly screeches, but the sight man, who was considerably more frightenedthen ment. While not directly antagonistic to plugenia did the other day when the Amoy of two Sto notes which the gentleman offered the aims of any other Power, it is a weapon riots occurred. So that the China squadrag her as a solum quickly restored pace of offence and defence, which may prove to of Great Britain which was once the power the old dame went on her way reje carry powerful weight in the counsels of of the Far East, whose visits made life worth WHETHER or not the gossips of Station Street, those nations secking aggrandisement in the living, is to be diminished to the vanishing Yaumati, have arrived at a unanimous decision Far East. It is a veiled menace to the point. Then what about Hongkong? If concerning a disagreement between two or acquisition of territory in this part of the the China fleet-the British section of it-three members, is a matter about which no one world by foreign l'owers, and it carries on is to dwindle to an infinitesimal quantity, on this side of the harbour troubles or cares. A the surface a threat which none but à com what becomes of Hongkong's proud Loast couple of dollars was said to be owing by one bination of all the great l'owers of the world that she is the naval station of the of the party and it was about the collection of can afford to despiser On the question Far East? Ominous

this that some dispute arose. Mr. Hazeland whether Great Britain secures for herself afloat not along ago that Singapore was them over in the sum of $so to keep the peace heard the whole story this morning and bound advantages commensurate with those gained to be converted into a first-class naval for six months. by Japan in the conclusion of this Treaty base. At present Singapore. is an mụch a there may be several opinions. Great Britain naval base as Penang or Shanghai. True By kind permission of Lieut.-Col, A. t. Fition, the Far East to the care of her formidable she is either just on the point of going to will play the following programme of music, can now afford to leave her vital interests in there is usually a British warship there, but..., and Officers, the Band of the and Batt. "The Queen's uwn” (Royal West Kent Regt) ally while she prosecutes her campaign of England or coming to Hongkong. The during dinner, at the Hongkong Hotel, to- peace--if that may not be considered some rumour that 'il is contemplated to establish morrow, 30th inst, commencing from 7.33 p.m. win paradoxical-in the western hemisa naval establishment at Singapore has been to 9.10 p.nt, phere. To a great extent, the interests of revived during the past few days, and it all

Sched the two island nations are identical. The speculations are correct it is not absolutely predominant feeling is that peace is desirable unfounded. Here is the Straits 'Govern in the extreme, but not peace at any price. ment expropriating the Tanjong Pagar Just as there is a Little-England party at docks; the Admiralty, we are told, disclaim home, so there is an anti-Imperial party in all connection with the purchase of the Singapore Free Press of 22nd inst, says: Japan; but in both countries the ruling docks, but official disclaimers are not always it is understood that Mr. Matthews was to opinion is the sanie, that power is necessary what they seem. Mr. Brodrick disclaimed leave Mireilles for the East by the T. & O. s.a. A. S. WATSON & CO., to quell these exuberant and irresponsible the, resignation of Lord Curzon from the Mongolia on the 8th instant, and he will tran-

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and irrepressible spirits who seek to attain Viceroyalty of ludia one day, and a few ship at Colombs on the 23rd (to-morrow) into position by methods well calculated to offend days later admitted that he had received fishes. Coromandel for Singapore where (aad their neighbours. The new Agreement is The Admiralty may have no connect Penang) he will be fully occupied for some different to the old in several respects, if the with the Tanjong Pagar dock at presque Tanjong Pagar Arbitration Case. While at reeks. The visit to Singapore has to do with summary can be entirely trusted. The but when the docks are deepened, and made Colombo, Mr. Matthews will no doubt be ready former Treaty said that in the event of Japan suitable for the reception of British battle to say what should done further, in com being attacked, Great Britain as her ally ships; as we are told they will be, will the nection with the

will probably (31 should remain absolutely neutral until the Admiralty then stand aside and disclaim all bring the recomm

-The home Game ally of the attacking Power had joined in connection with that docks at Singapore mission out with him. the war against Japan. In other words, And if Singapore becomes a first-class riaval Great Britain was precluded from assist-station where does Hongkong stand? It ing Japan in the way of materiel against looks very much as if the Auglo-Japanese Russia until France entered the lists. Alliance will very seriously affect Hongkong's with her ally, Russia. Fortunately, such prospects as a great naval base. We may be a. contingency was charmed out of sight told that the construction of the Admiralty by the friendly relations which have docks at longkong argues the continuance lately subsisted between Great Britain of this Colony on the list of the Admiralty's 34, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, and France, But would have happen. naval, bases, but we all know how liable the ed ́had Japan been worsted in the early Admiralty are to chop and change. For stages of the conflict, so badly beaten that instance, they determined to have a naval her very existence wat in danger? Would base in the Firth of Forth; then they said Great Britain have stood idly by while the Firth of Forth was too exposed, and would her ally was being crippled for ever by be useless as a naval base; now they hold the Russians? Would the escapade of that the Firth of Forth will make an ideal Rodjestvensky's Fleet in the North Sea have paval station, and they have actually started been allowed to pass with the payment of a operations there.. We can only trust for the paltry trifle by way of compensation in such best. For the Empire at large, the Anglo- circumstances? We fear nut. And re. Japanese alliance should prove an unquali- cognising that the terms of the new Treaty fed blessing, and we may be counted seem to be more explicitly framed, the unpatriotic and parochial if we look at, it exact words of the 1902 Agreement on this otherwise. But people are apt to consider point are worth noting. The Articles in matters, even matters of Imperial concern, question said that if Great Britain or Japan froin a local standpoint. We trust that all became involved in war with another coun- our fears on this subject are unfounded; and try the other High Contracting Party that we shall be able ten years hence, as we will maintain a strict neutrality, and use

do to day, to rejoice at the ratification of an its efforts to prevent other Powers from Agreement which makes for the peace of the joining in hostilities against that ally." But world and the glory of the two` 'great island

kingdoms. should another Power "join in hostilities ⚫against that ally, the other: High Con- tracting Party will come to its assistance and will conduct the war in common." But there is this difference in the new Agreement. The parties to the Agreement are not pledged to neutrality when one is the subject of an unprovoked attack or any aggressive action involving either party in war, in delence of territorial rights and inter- HIGHLAND WHISKY.... $16.00 ests. On the contrary, in such a case the other party will at once come to the assist. ance of its ally, and will conduct the war in common, and make peace in mutual agree.

That is the great and radical difference in the new Agreement as compar ed with the Agreement of 19oz. How that will work out should Russia: make a sudden We have never yet seen a captain of a vanity swoop on India-in which Britain claims a crew who possessed a poor or retreating chin, free hand is beyond our comprehension; a week or turned up nose, a small neck, ar, a for-it is expressly laid down that both Powers diminutive brow or irresolute eyes.-Premio shall always work in unison, except in India. 'gical Journal.

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LOCAL AND GENERAL.:

THB German Mail of the 21st August was delivered in London on the 28th inst...

ENTRIES for the Hongkong Cricket League Competition close to-morrow, the 30th initant.

PENANG is to have yet another Bank. The Mercantile Bank has obtained premises in Bishop Street and was to open a branch there

on 18th inst.

DUELLING with knives on bicycles is the latest method of scilling differences of opinion, in Spain. Presumably the aim of the combatants is to puncture each other's tyres.

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Whereas the first Agreement was for a term Ar the Roman Catholic Cathedral at 8 am, on of five years, the new Agreement is for double Sunday, the Very Rev. Fr. D. Postoni will be that period, terminable by either Panty after consecrated titular bishop of Tavia. The

* year's notice. The question which we cermony will be performed by the Rt. Rev. Dr. have to consider is this-How will this new J Marićafti," of North Honan, who will be 17.00 Agreement affect Hongkong? It is a serious assisted by their Lordships the Bishops of matter if it has prejudical effect, and at the Canton and Amoy. The service will last about two hour. Invitalons have been issued to first blush we confess that it certainly does the Consular Body and to member of the sedm to affect Hongkong adversely, Since Roman Catholic community,

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A PRISONER, arrested implicated in a burglary in Kowloon be ing brought across to the Hongkong side in the Ferry, when, to get clear of the police, he jumped overboard and swam away, against a very strong tide.. Sergeant Fit was on had the boat stopped, hailed asing sampan, board the Ferry and seeing what had happened and started out to chase the fugitive. Despite the strength of the tindred seemed ang fred to get more than a hundred yard away from his diving-point before Sergeant Pitt came up with him. When he at last reached the man he grabbed him by the queue and clothes and hauled him on board. The man will now. have to answer to the charge of escaping from police custody in addition to that of burglary. A CHINESE woman on arriving on Wednesday from Canton most confidingly surrendered her services to carry it for her. When she got out baggage to the first coolic who offered his of the gate the coole had disappeared and so had her property. Last evening the son of the woman recognized the coulie in the street and had him arrested. A jacket belonging to the woman as well as a number of pawn tickets relating to other articles that had been in the baggage were found in the man's possession This morning Inspector Warnock placed the coalie before Mr. F. A. Hazeland when the culprit cheerfully admitted his peculation, and was sent to thres weeks' hard labour and six hours in the stocks.

A SKIPPER'S WORRIES:

BUSINESS BEFORE THE BENCH. Captain Sisco of the war. Bourdon "WAS SUM-

large quantity of rubbish fato (be harbour., mooed by Inspector Langley for throwing s

The explain sent his chief officer to say he could not come to the Court, as he would be busy for a week with Lloyd's Surveyor, and asked for a week's adjournment, st

request A British captain would have to Inspector Langley said it was a preposterous

appear in person and he saw DO reason why foreign captains should be treated differently

His Worship nid he would adjourn the summons until to-morrow to give the captain a chance, to come up, and if he did not de so of his own accord a warrant would be issued for. bis arrest.

A further summons against the captain far- assaulting L S Willeon board these Bourbon was also adjourned under the same circum-

SINO Eis lamenting the fact that there is in the Colony, "such as occurs on every St. no grand annual renunion of the canny Gaels

Andrew's Day in every other respectable Settlement East of Sues that can boast two Scotchmen." At least this is what we learn from the Straits Timer which, in asking any true Scot hear that: auch a man with such Stands Scotland where it, did? 2 says-Can an ambition, is floating about the town, and not feel his every sense of patriotism and stost frugality awakened to a new life at, the thought of this prodigal offer that is going wasting? It need not be added, when we state that the philanthropist who wishes to provide the best part of the dinner in question is a gentleman who wishes to purvey the "Brither Scots," with all the "whoskey they have the energy to consume on the suspicious occasion,-Good whisky, too, we know it to be, and from one of the oldest and most noted stills The chief officer said the capisin had soler. in Scotland. The offer it may be added comes

ed a complaint against the police. from the distlilers; who know not the apathy of

Inspector Langley: That is, Your Wor their Singapore, nationals, What are thoship it was entered after the service of the nationale going to do about it? There the ones The chief oficer asked to be allowed to copy

Summonses upon him 3 stands for them. What more do they want bul

the sections of the Ordinance under which the haggis? Will nobody save the situation and the opportunity? Will nobody come forward captain was charged. with the requisite haggis and a properly. The captain's firm duty is to come her

His Worship That is out of the question. organised St. Andrew's Society, and arrange a real Scottish Banquet, or, better still a Scottish cordance with the summons solved on . Dall, for St. Andrew's night in Singapore? Bacht mon, but think of the whuskey that'll be wasted if ye diona listen to the call! Scoia wha has etc, it is high time for you to awaku to the occasiop... [

SHANGHAI is undoubtedly one of the most enterprising "centres of journalistic life in the Far East. The latest evidence of this fachin found in the issue of a new magazine The Cosmopolita", "à “most readable miscellanys,ofu travel, comment, spori" and gossip, As, an evidence of, the variety of the contents of The Cosmopolitan it is only necessary to cite the -headings of some of the articles which adoin the first number,· Among these are 1⁄4 The Art of Eating, a willy and observant discourse on modern table manners; "The Boycott," which 'views the situation, from the Chinese stand point and characterises the method adopted to bring the American Government to their senses as legitimate even if it be short-sighted "A Glimpse of Hongkong in which the writer likens the picture formed by the Queen's of San Francisco, and New York, offices; Statute and Queen's Tuildings to a glimpse The Diary of a Crank, devoted to a lively description of the recent floods In Shanghai and so forth. It la certainly's heterogenous

DES VEUX POAD FIRE. AMAANA INQUIRY CONTINUES,

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Adjourned from yesterday afternoon the in- quiry into the circumstances attending the fire which took place at No, 29 Des Voeux Road, in the Cheung Les furniture shop, on the; gilt Inst, was resumed before Mr. F. A. Hateland this afternoon,

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Mr. H. W. Looker, of Mens Deacon, Lookar and Deacon, who watched the proceedings on behalf of the insurance companies, continued. bis cross-examination of Lau, San Wan spoke as to the value of the goods on the various floors of the building. Those on the first and second doors were valued at $40,000, 100 Case (4

He further stated that month belong the and those in the ground floor, samples, $19,000 com fire he employed about 26 fokis,

wo or three days preceding the putt day on which the frigore and is man "number had decreased to ons, although on the

collection of wit and wisdom, but it is the boan working on the sober the over-spirited or brighten the Roomy, Ho Cheung furniture ideal of a Far Eastern magazine, for it will slept there. Witness just as the spirit moves the reader. Sport and had certainly

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the drama havo their innings in this remarke „of consigning gooda several pages of company reports Taken fice ware

publication; and to crown all, there are explain how altogether, a kad Cosmoscillante written up to date, and entirely faturenting the molter, manages to majaisia

lined by hie tot numbery there should be a printed on excellent paper. long life in frost of The Cosmopoli „the illusti admirabley and it costs $fa mig

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