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THE four foremen coolies who were charged with the manslaughter of a fifth at Trim Tsa Taui, were committed by Mr. G. N. Orme to the next Criminal Bassions, the third and fourth defendants bring allowed ball in 55:0 each. A CHINESE Coolle was arrested and charged before Mr. G. N. One with stealing a jacket. He was convicted and sent to six weeks hard labour and six hours' stocks. He was further charged with being a member of the Triad Society and was fined Stoo, with the alternative of another six weeks' hard labuar.

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ANGLOJAPANES

AWELCOMED BY CHINA.

[From Our Own Correspondent.]

Shanghai, 80th September

12.55 p.m

A SENSATIONAL, abduction took place at Boda TELEGRAMS pest, outside one of the principal theatres," ode night last month, says the Daily Express, The performance had just conclude when four masked men pushed their way through the crowd, and, seizing a young lady who was wait, ing for her friends, by the arms, bore her into a motor-car which was drawn up in front of the bellding and drove off. When the lady's rela lives had recovered from their slúperaction at the audacity of the deed, they informed the police that she was Mile. Ida Cromovilch, the daughter of a wealthy landowner in the neigh bourhood of Agram.” Her family having been at feud with another branch of the house for many years, it is surmised that the motive of the ab duction is one of revenge upon her father, who was a successful litigant in a recent will aul agnínať the other side of the family, the money 18 our columns a few days back we stated that in dispute amounting to £45,000. ** a John. Booth, allas Ingleton, who had been THE Russo-Japanese war latted one year six arrested in India for cheating and forgery, and who committed suicide in the gaol confessedths and 11 days. That dates the com "mencement of hostilities from the time of Ad- to a crime in Manila, We now learn from anital Togo's first dash on Part Arthur on Feb- exchange that he acknowledged having shot a shipmaster at Shanghai over a money dispute

son, licided to awali developments from Singapore | A GRAND promenade concert in aid of the.

for the present, the calm way, in which Hongkong Benevolent Society will be held on the Hongkong Chamber of Commerce states the Volunteer Parado ground on Saturday, the 7th October, Particulars appear to our its impotence moves the reader to exaspera advertisement columns.!! tion. Still the very fact that it has taken up, fa the subject is worthy of praise. We would suggest that only those who have some sinister motive in view would applaud a custom-it is not yet a habit--which entalls hardship upon business generally, restricts operations, and prevents that free Interchange of goods which is the life of trade. No fim, we venture to think, erat least no firm which has anything to lose, will refuse to stale the names of the partner or partners, and a law which compelled all firms, European and' Chinese, in Hong- kong to register the names of the partners would be welcomed by one and all. A tentative effort might be made in the way of registration. At its worst it could only hinder trade for a short time and, to a very small exent, and if the measure were found HONGKONG, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1995. unsuitable it could be amended to meet the

exigencies of the time. In the end a work-Ar the annual meeting of members of the Hongkong Hockey Club last evening the fol-

The raca per quaster and per eso, proportion, The daily imus in delivered free when the side is noseelisle to messenger. On copies ant by post en „addition! $1.80 per quarter is charged for postage. The porpage on the weekly leue to any part of the

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able law, which would suit all host, phazard

would be educed, and the present haphazard methods of business remembered as things of the past, No amount of theory can streng then the point that a law of registration

lowing officers were appointed for the ensuing year: Mr. J. Barton, chairman; Mr. L. Murphy, captain; and Mr. T. C. Gray, bon, secretary and treasurer. Committee:Messrs.j.Barton, L. Murphy, C. P. Chater, P. K. Kayvett, A. B.

REGISTRATION OF HONGKONG Important as is the question of the regis tration of Chinese partnerships, little pro gress seems to be made in the matter.. His should be passed; it is in practice that we Ogle, R.E., and T. Greenwood, R.E.

shall see the benefits and enjoy the results.

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LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Excellency the Governor, in the course of speech at the Legislative Council recently, nude reference to the subject, but it is always considered in an academic fashion. Ishould be known that the registration of Chinese firms--for as a rule all the partners FRANCIS Greenwood Peabody, Professor of of British or foreign firms are known-is Christian Morals, of Harvard, is dead.- one of the pressing wants in the commercial life of Hongkong, and it has been so for

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FINANCIAL returns for the period 1st January to 31st July are printed in the Gazette. that Singapore, like Hongkong, has no rigid Tax cents is the annual Crown rent of 480 registration law, but that is absolutely no feet of land at Cheng Po which is to be put reason why such a law should not be en-up for sale by public aution early next mouth, acted.

The Chinese firms in Hongkong urge the passing of a law of registra tion for their own protection." At the present time, the principal partners in a big firm can stand behind the men of straw.

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the smallest hurt. There are many, reasons

A. S. WATSON & Co., why such a law should be passed, but the prime: maxim is that if a firm is solvent and sincere it can afford to grant every infornia. 'tion to those trading with il. It is not an unknown fact that many men of small, or borrowed, capital launch themselves into business and engage in a trade which is not at all compatible with their means. When (32 the crash comes, as cone it must, they sub mit the eminently satisfactory plea that they were mere servants in the firm, that their principals had gone to Canton (or some other healthy place for delinquents), and that they could not be held responsible for

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pean firms which deal in Hongkong with the Chinese syndicates would have a new feeling of confidence, if they were able to trace the members of the firms with which they deal. The man of no means, who gathers together some ready cash and speculates, would be relegated to the past If a respectable firm prefers to speculate rather than to engage in a legitimate trade it has itself to blame if it finds itself insolvent. But what about those who, trusting to appearances-and it must be

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MASSRS, Jebsen & Co. have no less than's notifications in the Garatie concerning the re- gistration of trade marks.

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THE third promenade concert of the Hongkong Volunteer Corps takes place on the parade ground this evening. Those taking part are

Mrs. A. G. Gordon, Mrs. J. W. Kow, Col.

Hypes, Messrs. L. J. C. Anderson, Frank Austin, A, F. Walstow, A.'S. Paint, and the Band of the and Batt. Royal West Kent Regiment.

The case of the nine members of the prew of the Andromeda against the aficers was called on before Mr. F. A. Hazeland, when it was found that none of the crew were present The captain told the Magistrate that the men were all on board and had said they would not appear. Flis Worship said as there were no complaists in Court the defendants must be discharged, and he hoped it would be the last time any of them would come before him.

A NEW style currency note" has been sont to the Dangkok times, but it seems doubtful if it would deceive even a Lao coolie from the far faterior. It is a label off a ream of paper, printed in red and blue, bearing the words, "Manufactured in Austria. Ope Ream of Paper. Weight-Pounds.". Between the words "Weight" and "Pounds" is a blank white space in which has been printed in Siamese 100 Ticals," and in another blank space at the bottom are the words, also in Siamese,

New Style Currency Note!

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ruary 8, 1904. For a struggle of so big and sanguinary a character it cannot, in the light of modern history, be classed as a long war, In the Crimes, Russie fought the British, French, and Turks for two years nine months and four days; and her battles with T at one the seventies extended over a period of one year nine months and 15 days, Japan's last great war, that with China, was also disposed of quickly. It was begun on July 25, 1394, and brought to a conclusion within nine months-on April 17 in the following year. The Franco-Prussian, war, fasted just about a month longer-from July 19, 1870, till May 10, 1871. The American Civil war, which dis- putes with the struggle just ended the dis- tinction of being the greatest of modern times, was not concluded, until four years and shree months had elapsed from the date of the attack on Fort Sumter, Great Britian's, recent war in Faith Africa occupied from October 11, 1899, until May 31, 1902-two years and seven -months and a balf.

The Chinese Government welcomes the new Anglo-Japanese agreement which it has received most favour

THE CHINA SQUADRON.

BANQUET TO ADMIRAL NOEL

AT YOKOHAMA, '';

[From Our Own Correspondent,

Shanghai, 80th September,

12.66 p.m.

Upon the arrival of the China Squadron at Yokohama, early in October, a banquet will be given in honour of Admiral Sir Gorard H. U.. Noel.

was stated exclusively in our column on [In, connection with the above telegram it Wednesday that, upon completing their present cruise to Chefoo and Dalny, the China Squa- dren will return to Weibalwel, and on the and October will proceed to Japan and visit the various ports of the Empire, including Nag sati, Kobe and Yokohama. In all probability Admiral Sir Gerard H. U. Neel, commander- in-chief, flying his flag en H.M.S. Diadem, will be accompanied by H.M. cruisert Andromeda, "Astrea, Bonaventure, Horne and Sulle besides, six of the river class!/ torpedo boat destroyers. The special service' torpedo vessel Harla and the second division of the torpedo boat destroyers will also pro- coed to Japan-ED, H.K.T.)

POOCHOW-AMOY-RAILWAY,

CONSTRUCTION BY CHINESE

OPPOSED BY FRENCH PROMOTER.

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[From Our Own Correspondent;}

Shanghai, 30th September.

12:55

p.m. The French promoter of the pro-

THE Young Men's Christian Association at Calcutta bave dose excellent work in provid ing accommodation for young Europeans and Eurasians who are in receipt of small anturies, In premises recently opened. Many young fellows are driven to seek shelter in most undesirable localities, where the worst templa tions are rife and where health is daily menaced. The new home deserves to suc ceed; for its finances seem to be on a thoroughly sound basis; and all the arrange meats have been made with the greatest care. AT the annual meeting of members of the The rates for board and lodging are very low; Hongkong St. Andrew's Society, presided over yet they have been arranged so as to make the by Dr. A. Rennie, in the City Hall, last even-home completely self-supporting. The public, ing, the report and accounts were adopted and it is true, have been asked to subscribe for the posed new railway line from Foochow A NEW YORK wire of 25th insi. says. The passed and the following officers were elected: furniture; but this will not be allowed to later- japanese navy has hoisted the Japanese flag-President, Hon. Mr. Gershom Stewart; vice- fere, with the business-like character of the to Amoy is opposed to the wishes of over the Commander islands, which are in the president, Hon, Ms. R. Shewas, hon. secretary, undertaking, furniture and font for charge. Chinese capitalists who now with to

interest on the furniture and form therewith a Bering sea between Kamschatka and the Mr. W. Armstrong; hon. treasurer Mr. A Aleutian islands, the latter belonging to the Boyd; and a committee of five it was also small sinking fund, which will be useful for construct the line at a cost of Taels

extension. The response to the public, appeal United States and the former to Russia: decided, to celebrate St. Andres Day by

800,000. what this new departure portends is unknown. ball and that a concert be held on the anniver. has been very generous. The Lieutenant The islands are unimportant and are only sary of the birth of Robert Burns, 25th January, Goverer has given a large donation; business valuable for fishing, having no strategic advan

and professional men have given freely ; and a tags.

collection was taken in the Cathedral in aid of the scheme. The Rangoon Tímét, says that the Y.M.CA, in all large towns in Iddia, where seaports, ought to follow the excellent example set by the Calcutta branch,

Ms. George Bronson Rea, the popular editor

now in Manila in connection with the proposed committee which is to visit. Wantington in the interests of Philippine sugar and tobacco with a view to securing favourable legislation as the coming session of Congress. Mr. Roa will pro bably be appointed secretary of the commitice if satisfactory terms can be arranged. Com missioner Luzuriaga will likely go as chairman of the committee will, will be is not yet known.

Tup first, attempt at putting hemp stripping machines (mentioned in our columns lately) to practical commercial use in the hemp fields is

being made by Messrs. Castle Bros, Wolf and sons. They have undertaken a contract for the stripping of hemp in Albay province and for this purpose have sent there two double machines which are run by a small gasoline engine of about 2-horse power and eight band. machines. The result of the work on this con- tract is awaited with much interest by hemp people in Manila.

THE Government of India have been consider ing question, of accommodation and other facilities for representatives of the press in con

tion with the approaching visit in lodia of

THE schooner Dexter is reported to have been sunk near Nasugbu, Philippines, on 18th inst, The crew of the vessel is believed to be safe. of firewood consigned to her owner, J. Alvisse, and it is believed that she put into Nasugbu to wait until the typhoon had blown over and that white at anchor there the heavy seas which rolled over her flooded her and sent her to the

bottom. She is believed to have sunk in nine fathoms of water. The Dexter is a small schooner of 121.45 gross tonnage and was built in Japan in the year 1894 and is owned by. J. Alvisse. She was at one time the property of F. S. Bournes.

THERE are people who buy insurance tickets

before entering railway trains. A wîner act would now seem to be to buy insurance tickets after 'quilling railway trains. Accord ing to the official report on railway accidents in India of 1904 a railway carriage is about the safest spot in India. We read, says the Civil and Military Gazette, with an increase of 700 miles, or 263 per cent. in the mean mileage worked, and of 6,761,000 miles, of 7.05 per cent, in the train mileage run, the number of train accidents increased by 581, but the total number of persons killed and injured fell from 77 and 218 10 40 and 201, respectively. This is entirely satisfactory. the Prince and Princess of Wales. 50 far as is al present known the following press corres

A NUMBER of, the Chinese lightermen of pondents and artists will come out from Eng Bangkok have been on strike. The trouble land: Reuter, Dr. Joseph Watson 1 'The Times, arose in connection with the enforcement of a correspondent; the Daily Telegraph, Mr. | the provisions of the new Harbour Regula Landon: Daily Afall, Mr. Maxwell; the Stations, and they ceased work on Sunday. The dard, Mr. Sidney Low; the Illustrated London | regulations the men disapprove of forbids News, Mr. Gregg; and the Graphic, Mr. lighters from lying more than two deep along. side vessels. Previously, there was no limit, and frequently the crowd of lighters seriously MR. W. J. Bryan, of America, is starting on interfered with the passage of the fairway, as world's tour which will include the Far Eastwell as hindering launches and other vessels He announces that he will visit Japan and the from approaching the ships. After discussing Philippines and Australia. The purpose of the this new situation over a couple of days, the trip is partly political with a view to furnishing lightermon apparently came to the conclusion material for the next campaign. He may also that it was no use kicking against the pricks, write a book of bis impressions. It is said that and so they resumed work, says the Bangkok Hearst is paying his expenses, but this Bryan Times. desies. He has contracted to write" for "s syndicate of newspapers and various magazines. This will be the second foreign trip that Bryan has made. The last trip was made to Europe prior to the election.

Jacomb Hood..

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A TERRIBLE VOYAGE,

CHINESE GREW MUTINY,

CONSERVANCY OF THE HUANGPU

· ALLUVIAL·LAND QUESTION.

[Fom Our Own Correspondent.}

Shanghai, 80th September,

12.55 p.m.

The now Huangpu River Con-

-The Gleamer Athos_has arrived at New Bervancy Scheme agreement, signed York, after a remarkable voyage from Part at Peking, provides that Chinese Antonio, Jamaica, during which the crew and and Foreigners shall have equal eight passengers, all of whom are relatives or

Company, suffered grave privations. Early in of alluvial land. Otherwise the friends of the head of the Donald Steamship rights in regard to the question the voyage the machinery partly broke down, agreement stands as printed pre- and the steamer drifted about for several days. Both food and water became terribly, scarce, viously. and had to behḥsbanded with all care. Final- [The provisions of the scheme approved by. ly those on board were reduced to eating anyths Diplomatic Body at Peking, as printed in thing they could catch, and during the next the C. D. Nour of the 9th March and re-pro few days, four sharks and three: dolphins were thatthe delicate question of the expropriation of duced in our columns a few days later, shows devoured. The vessel carried a cargo of twelve and required for carrying out the improvement thousand bunches of bananas, which gradually of the river, and the ownership of accreted land rolled and emitted a sickening stench, which in front of property in front of existing riparian added greatly to the discomfort of those op to this the price of any land that might be ex- owners, in treated in Anido VIII., According board. To crown all, several of the Chinesepropriated, and of new land made by the regu- crew mutinied because the supply of rice and lation of the banks of the river would be deler. tobacco ran out, and it was found necessary to mined by a Commission consisting of one person place one la irons. About a week after the selected by the Doyen, of the Consular Body, steamer Montevideo hove in sight and supplied but if the Doyen, was po the Copa

and one selected by the Conservancy Esthority, them with food and water, which lasted whill land owner affected, the pertend they met the steamer which took them in tow would be selected by the conanl

ority to the Doyen. The jurisdiction over the panty give affect to the execution sion's decres. Riparian 370 have the first sight to buy ling front of their properties --ED, 717

SHIPPING AND MAILS.

NEW ORDINANCES.

H.E. the Governor has given his assent, in the name and on behalf of the King, to the following Ordinances passed by the Legislative Council:-

remembered that as the law stands we must trust to appearances have lost their money, not in financing the firm, but in providing it with the goods desired ? It is all very well to say that people should not trust until they are certain the credit is safely placed. But what can competing firms do when apparently reputable hongs come before them? A registration law is required to safegard foreign, as well as Chinese, firms. As the faw now stands, it is usually impossible to form any idea of the financial standing of those who are partners, in any firm, or what amount of credit they should be allowed. The stock argument against legislation is that there would be an undue interference with trade by reason of the disclosure of the names of those who are 'the' mem- bers of a firm, In answer to that we would point out that it is the custom of all European firms, whenever a partnership is formed, to inform their business clientèle of the change and to give the names and designations of those accepted into the new firm or partnership. There is no reason, so far as we can see, why Chinese firms should not adopt-should not be compelled by law to adopt the same system. It is a 24.00 guarantee for honest people and a terror for rogues. The Chamber of Commerce has been requested to act in this matter by the Governor, but the Chamber of Commerce is Dr. Justo Lukban, formerly the president of Thursday, the and, or Friday, the 3rd Novem

the Hongkong "revolutionary junta," has filed ber, according to the expedition used by the notoriously timid as regards this particularauit against Luis Rafael Yangce for the re- Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation question. The calm way in which that covery of P10,000. According to the complaint | Company. Were Lord Curzon, therefore, to body reported that, "the question [of the|it appears that Dr. Lukban, while acilog as | meat him here, the two could have at least x | falling generally, except over Japan: registration of Chinese partnerships] en- bead of the Hongkong junts, was a regularly day together before Lord Curzony saffed on Presi geged the attention of the Committee, licensed medical practitioner in the colony and Saturday, November 4th Eyen, should his Northe 14.25 and some correspondence ensued with the during the latter months of last year acted as Royal Highness the Prince of Wales not post Pacific to the

medical advisor to Captain Yangco who was Singapore Chamber from which it would appear that the Straits Government are considering the possibilities of legislation in -24] this direction. It has therefore› been – dei

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in Hongkong for his health. For this he claims

In the absence of any authoritative announ cement of Lord Curzon's plans it may be notic- ed that quder statule his Excellency has po difficulty in making over to Lord Minto in Bombay. Lord Minto arrives in Bombay on

pone his date of arrival in Bombay in-codes.

quence of famine, this would leave Lord Minto he was not paid and he now brings spit against those to make his arrangements for his erstwhile patient for P10,000 in payment the Royal party after the outgoin, ¿Vice for his professional services.—¿fanila Zimeri » 19th,

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Ordinance No. 5 of 1905.—An Ordinanca

further to amend the Merchant Shipping Ordi pance, 1899, and for other purposes

Ordinance No. 6 of 1905,-An Ordinance further to amend the Protection of Women and Girls Ordinance, 1897.

Ordinance No. 7 of 1905.—An Ordinance to: amend the Summary Offences Ordinance, 1845.

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Indian (Antiang), and prox. French (Oceanion)'20d prox Australian.(Talysan), and prox. English (Coremand 15th proxy at noon. *American (China) 8th prox

Canadian (Athenian) toth Insta -German (Prinusas Alice) soth prox.

The CP. R. Co.'s left Yokohama pm on 29th and Vanco

Kintuch leke Singapore on and is doo here on.. FTC: N porte Tal

The following report is from Mỹ, F."G, Flig First Assistant of the Hongkong Observatory — | here on 2nd

On the 30th at re qon, - The barometer in The

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