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Intimations.

ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.

A. S. WATSON & CO.,

LIMITED.

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,

ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS.

SCOTCH

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH THURSDAY JUNE 7, 1906.

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LOCAL AND GENERAL.

EXASPERATED by his wife's "curtala lectures,"

SIX Chinese and one European case of plague are reported to day. The European case occurred in Wellington Barracks and the, patient is under treatment.

THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

KI THE HO WO CHUN."

BANKRUPTCY,

PETITIONS FOR RECEIVING ORDERS. A mesting of the Legislative Council was

In Bankruptcy Jurisdiction, this morning, his a Capetown man placed a case of dynamite un-held this afternoon. Present: His Excellency der the bed and threatened to light it if she did the Governor, Major Sir Matthew Nathan, Honour Mr. A. G. Wise, Puisne judge, pre- not keep her tongue quiet

KC.M.G., R.E., His Excellency Major-General | siding, the following applications were beard: Villiers Hatton, C.B.(Commanding the Troops), Hon. Mr. T. Sercombe-Smith (Colonial Secre- tary), Hoa, Sir H, Spencer Berkeley, (At- torney General), Hon. Mr. A. M. Thomson (Colonial Treasurer), Hon. Mr. A. W. Brewin (Registrar-General), Hon. Capt. L. A. W. Barnes-Lawrence, R.N. (Harbour Master), Hop, Mr. W. Chatham (Director of Public Works), Hon. Mr. E. A. Hewett, Hón. Dr, Ho Kai, M. [C.M., CMO, gn, Mr. Edward Osborne, Hon. Mr. Wei Yuk, Hon. Mr. W. J. Gresson, and Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher (Clerk of Councils).

NEW MEMBER.

INSPECTOR Langley, of the Water Police, pro- secuted this afternoon in the case of Rex v. Lo Mun, on a charge of piracy, alleged to have taken place on board fishing juak No. 6,091, at Chekwan, in May last. Evidence was heard, and the case adjourned.

The Editor will not undertake to be responsible for any rejected M9, nor to return any Contribution. HUBSCRIPTION RATES (IN ADVANCE). DAILY-380 per nonum. WXILLY—$18 per sunum. The males por quarter and por mensein, proportional The daily inno le deliverest tree when the address is megaible to rsonenger.. On copiem nant by, pons an 'additionni #1,80 per quartor in charged for poringe, The postage on the wookly lease in any part of the

world La 30 conta por quarter. Single Coplis, Dally, tea conta Wookly, twenty THE German cruiser Bansa has received or ders to return to Germany. The cruiser will probably leave these waters by the end of this mooth. It is not certain what vessel is to re- place her, but it is probable that'a vessel of a modern type will be sent out.

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BIRTH.

On the 27th May, at Shanghai, the wife of THEODORE OGIER, of a daughter.

DEATH.

At Shanghai, MORNA CHRISTINE, youngast daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Drummond.

WHISKIES. Aged 20.

GREAT

The Hon. Mr. W. J. Gresson took the oath and bis seal on the Council ia succession to Mr. C. W. Dickson, resigned.

MINUTES. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed.

KICHSHA SERVICE.

REDUCTION (The Hongkong Celegraph avoid detection and arrest, when being pursued service by-(4) Requiring them to be more

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PRICES.

From this date, the prices of our popular brands of SCOTCH WHISKIES will be as

under :-

Pei Case of a do

A. THORNES BLEND ............... B. GLENORCHY BLEND (A Fine Soda Whisky) .................................. C. ABERLOUR-CLENLIVET A Fine Peaty Flavoured Whisky)

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D. H.K.D. BLEND of the Finest Old Malt Scotch Whiskies

E. BLEND.

The popular Whisky in the

Far East

$11.00

11.40

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 1906.

CHINESE CUSTOMS RETURNS.

The returns

This was an application by Mr. H. K. Holmes, on behalf of the Hung Heung Shin Ki firm, the petitioning creditor, for a receiving order against the bankrupt. His Honour said he would like to hear the creditor on the matter, and he had better adjourn the petition until next Thursday.

RU LI FAT NG.

Mr. E. J. Grist, of Messrs. Wilkinson and Grist, applied on behalf of the debtor for a re- ceiving order.

Mr. Grist said there were $1,500, or Sz,coo in cash, and book debts amounting to $to,cco, and ether debts of $18,000 due to the bankrupt

As assets.

Wakeman?

His Honour: Take the usual order. Mr. Grist, mentioned that the bankrupt was now under arrest on a judgment, and he Two sampan wonten were this morning, at the

would ask for his release on security bond of Police Court, fined $50 each, by Mr. F. A.

The Hon. Mr. E. Osborne, pursuant to notice Hazeland, for throwing two bags, of coat into asked the following questions, Will the $2,000, and the payment to the Official Re- the harbour, off Wanchai, yesterday, so as to Government take steps to improve the ricksha❘ceiver of whatever cash he had in hand.

His Honour You've no objection, Mr. by the police pinnace. P.C. 1 prosecuted. „strongly built and provided with better springs, (5) Instituting a monthly inspection. (e) Mak THE petition presented to the Government bying it a condition of the licence that every, rick- the Hunan gentry to the effect that ex-Shanghai sha be provided with a clean white cover to the Trotzi Yuan should be appointed Superinten back and to the seat. (d) Introducing first dent of the Human section of the Canton-class rickslias (both for Victoria and Kowloon), Hankas Railway has been sanctioned and be similar to those at Saigon.

shortly to be despatched there.-Simwanpno.

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MR. F. A. Hazeland this morning, ordered a hawker to pay a fine of $25, with the alter Balive of one month's hard labour for offering a bribe of fifty cents to a jukong so as to obtain his release from custody. He had also to pay a fine of $3 for hawking without a licence.

in the poor box.

of the Chinese Imperial Maritime Customs for the quarter January is March of the current year show a satis factory increase over the dues and duties collected in the same quarter of last year. The total amount collected is Hk. Tls. 7.797.952 against ik. Tis. 6,606,862 for the same period of last year, showing an in. The money offered to the lutong was placed crease of Hk. Tfs. 1,191,odo. Of this increase 12.50 | Shinghai álone contributes almost the entire amount, the respective figures for the North- em port in 1996 and 1995 being 1k. Tis. 3,239,605 and Hk. Tls, 2,269,954-an in crease of Hk. Tls. 969,651, or approxim ately thirty per cent over the collections of the preceding year. To those who are believers in the future prospects of Shang. bai these are eloquent figures indeed where. on to build the most optimistic hopes of what the trade of Shanghai is likely to be once the latent sources of the Empire

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15.00

The above prices are strictly nef. The discount of five per cent, previously allowed un our Whiskies ceases from this date,

LIMITED,

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,”

ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS. Hauskone 17th Mau 1006

POST CARD

SERGEANT APPLETON charged eighteen coolies, before Mr. F. A Hazeland, at the Police Court to-day. The first two men were charged with keeping a gaming house at No. 189, Station Street, Mangkok, while the others were charged with gambling on the premises.. His Worship imposed a fine of $25 each on the leaders, and Sa each on the rest.

THE Cookie quarters of the Cotton Mills seem to be an attractive rendezvous for unemployed coolies. Two more were charged before Mr. F. A. Hazeland this morning with being on the premises without permission. Defendants said that they went there to see if there was any work to be had for their friends. His Worship fined them $10 each.

The Colonial Secretary, replied:- The Gov ernment have under consideration the question of improving the ricksha service in the Colony on the general lines indicated in the question.

WANTED: A MARKET AND REFUSE DESTRUCTOR.

The Hon. Mr. Osborne asked: Will the Government make provision in the forthcom.

ing Estimates for :-(a) A market at Tsim-sho-

tsu (8) A refuse burner.

The Director of Public Works replied: (a) It is doubtful whether provision can be made in next year's Estimates for a market at Tsim- sha-tsui estimated to cost $80,000.

(b) Plans and estimates for a refuse burner have recently been prepared. The cost of site, buildings and plant will amount to $450,000, and it is doubtful whether provision can be made for it in next year's Estimates.

SUBSIDIARY COINAGE.

The third question submitted by the Hon. Mr. E. Osborne was -Will the Government take steps to inquire what practical means can be adopted for re-establishing and maintaining

the value of British, subsidiary coinage on a par with the dollar,

The Colonial Treasurer replied:-The Government have made inquiries and are satisfied that the only practical means that can

the time

be adopted fry phishing the value of 1a issue such coins and to induce the Cantonese Authorities to stop the inue of Chinese sub. sidiary coins, the ever-production of which combined with depressed trade has brought about the fall in value of both British and Chinese susidiary currency.

His Excellency the Governor said. he pro-

A COOLIE was prosecuted by Inspector Land. ley, at the Felice Court this morning, for steal.posed to supplement the answer of the ing a weighing-yard, from a weighing machine, af Blackhead's Point, Tsimetsa-tsui, yesterday, Evidence was heard to the effect that defen- dant was seen coming down the gangway of a

A. S. WATSON & CO., whereof Shanghai may be said to be the **threshold of the gateway-are only moder- aicly developed. The shipping entering and clearing probably is the safest index to a guidance in the correct appreciationA REPORT reached the police this morning to of the prosperity of any port, and in this the effect that a robbery had occurred at St. connection Staphage in its trade relations mised that, during the temporary absence of Proin chops Steabouts fey from We'removed. It is sur with China and the outside world. During Rev. Barnett, the thief secured the keys, which the quarter under review 5,651 vessels were in the room, got the money, replaced the entered the port of Shanghai, the aggregate keys and cleared.. No clue as to the robber has Lonnage being 1,858,654, showing an in- been obtained yet. COMPETITION. crease of 228,281 tons compared with the same period of 1905. Of these vessels 5,101 To all purchasers at were steamers from, ports in China, 431 were our Establishment of $1ries. There were seventy-two sailing ves from foreign ports and thirty-two were special

and upwards between-sets from poris in Ching, five from foreign June 1st and June 25th ports and ten special entries. The vessels cleared were 8,004 with an aggregate ton will be given a Coupon 1,941,664 as against 1,613,197 in 1905. entitling them to enter China, 379 for foreign ports, and 8 “special." the following Competi- The ports mentioned in the Customs Gazelle showing a decreased collection in respect of tion. The largest num-each are Tientsin Hk. Tis. 107,815; Shasi ber of English words that can be made from "MARIE BRIZARD."

1st Prize:

1 Case Pts. Per-

inet

& Fils Champagne $56.50

2nd Prize;

Case Royal Old Highland Whisky . 24.00

3rd Prize:

Of the clearances 7,531 were for ports in

Ik. Tls. 349; Changsha Ilk. Tls. 345; Kiukiang Hk. Tls. 8.644; Wuhu Ik, Tis 1,797; Nanking Hk. s. 5.755; Hang chow Hk. Tls. z6j999; Foochow Hk. Tls 1,025; Swalow Hk. Tls. 9,401; and Pakhoi Hk. Tis. 3,170. All the other ports show an increase. Concerning the neighbouring stations in which: Hongkong is more im- mediately interested the figures for Kowloon and Lappa are also on the progressive list.

coal ship with the yard under his jacket. When asked what he had to say, defendam replied: "If I didn't steal it somebody else would." A sentence of three weeks! hard la- bour and six hours' stocks was passed by Mr.

Hazeland.

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THE four track coolies, who were remanded yesterday for impeding electric car No. 21, were brought before Mr. F. A. Hazeland, at the Magistracy to day. The motorman of the car said that on the night of the 5th inst, near the harbour office, his car was castward bound, a few yards in front of him was a truck, being driven by four men. Winess sounded his gong at, once, and the defendants got off the line, but returned on the track again, with the result that the car collided with the head of the truck. His Worship fined them Sto cach, with the alternative of one month's guol.

Ay opium raid was made at West Point last

For the former the total collection was Tls. night and a quantity of opium seized. The

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hon. member to the second question. was obviously impossible to include every. thing in the Estimates for a coming year until they knew what the revenue was likely to be. They could fairly assume

that land sales would not reach the sum of $400,000 set down in the Estimates, and unless there was a boom in trade there would be falling off in other directions. They knew that there would be expenditures to be met in connection with the proposed salaries of sub. ordinate members of the Civil Service. As

soon as they were embarked on the water

supply scheme they would have to be prepared

to make large annual appropriations, and then the expenditure on the new Law Courts would have to be met if they were to

redeem their promise to this Council that the Courts should be ready in 1909. If any public work of any magnitude was to be embarked on he thought it should certainly be a harbour for a junk shelter during typhoons. The roads in Kowloon and the New Territory also came under review, and in continuation His Excel. lency said that in view of falling receipts they must not bind themselves to embark on works

carrying heavy expenditure, as to meet that

already embarked upon would require all the available revenue, and extra work would pos- sibly require, under such circumstances, some

extra taxation.

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LUNATIC ASYLUMS.

The Attorney-General moved the first read. ing of a Bill entitled an Ordinance in provide for the establishment of asylums for the cus. tody and care of persons of unsound mind, and

96,367 and for the latter Tls. 11,156, excise officers directed their attention to another house and there arrested a man, who, they these compare favourably with the previous allege, was the owner of the drug. The man was year's collections which are Tls. 90,839 charged before Mr. F. A. Hazeland this morn. and Tls. 94,422. respectively, thus giving, but the prosecution failed to proved the ing a balance in favour of the present opium belonged to the defendant. His Wor year of Ts. 22,262; or eleven per cent. ship: "Are these two houses one?" Constable of the total. On the whole the revende col. Cooper: "No, your Worship; they are two lections of Clfina are on a progressive scale, separate houses." His Worship: "Then how

can you connect the opium with this man?" others. which is a reassuring indication that its

Excise Officer: "Because the defendant has The Colonial Secretary seconded and the been charged several times, your Worship!" Bill was read a first time. His Worship: "Oh, no. That won't do. He may have been charged 300 times, but you must prove that the opium is his," The charge

1 Case Macin-

tosh Whisky 10.00 potentialities which form the basis of such

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10 CONSOLATION (PRIZES.

In the event of ties to be drawn for. All replies

happy predictions for the future tradal pro sperity of the country are a factor to be con sidered in the awakening influence that is exercising her millions throughout the length and breadth of the Empire.

was withdrawn.

The object of this Bill is to authorize the establishment of asylums and the detention therein of persons of unsound mind and others; and to provide for the custody and care of persons detained in such asylums.

SUPPLY BILL.

Mr. Wakeman: No, my Lord.

His Honour: Very well, take the order.

RE KING SUI FIRM.

Mr. R. A. Harding applied on behalf of Chau Chi Fat, the creditor, for a receiving order

againt the bankrupt. An isterim order had been made and the bankrupt had assets of at least $2,000.

THE LI SHING CASE.

CLAIM FOR PARTITION,

'In Original Jurisdicilon this morning, his Honour Sir Francis Piggott, Chief Justice, pre- siding, the case in which Li Pa Kwai and another sued Li Ling Shi and another for(s) one-sixteenth part of Marina. Lot Ne, 239 and Inlandot No. 2,355, and (8) su account of rent and profits collected thereon, was rosumed...

Mr. M. W. Slado, instructed by Mr. John": Hastings, appeared for the plaintiffs, and Hoa, Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C., and Mr. E. H, Sharp, K.C., instructed by Mr. R. Harding, of Messrs. went, Harston and Harding, appeared for

the defendants.

Evidence having been heard in corroboration of the opening statement of Mr. Slade, for the plaintiffs,

Mr. Sharp said that the defendants admitted that the plaintiffs were sons of Li Chit, de- ceased, who was a brother and partner of Li Sing, and also that the defendant Li Ling Shi was the executrix of the will of the said Li Sing, deceased, and that the defendant Li l'o Lung was also a son of the said Li Sing.

As regards the statement that Li Chit, who was the plaintiff's father, and Li Sing were managing partners in the Li Hing firm, they were so until the death in 1895 of Li Chit.. Thereafter Li Taúk Chỉ, who is Li Sing's exe- cutor and plaintiff's brother, was a managing partner with Li Sing, until the death of the latter on the 8th May, 1900, and then the plaintiffs were managing partners with Li Tsuk Chi

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The defendants denied that the plaintiffs pur- chased the equitable, or any, interest in the one-sixteenth, or any, part of the land men- Mr. Deacon opposed the application, allegtioned in the statemeri of claim. The legal owners of the property on April 1st, 19:0, were Li Tsuk Chi, as such execular and Li Sing. Tam Hok Po, as executor, of Tam Sai Tong claimed to have some interest in the said six-

ing that the bankrapt was not a partner in the King Sui firm.

His Honour: Then the matter had better stand over?

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the usual receiving order against the firm.

Mr. R. A. Harding Then I would ask for

His Honour: Oh yes, against the firm you can have your order,

RE WONG TSUNG CHEUNG. Mr. R. A. Harding appeared on behalf of the debtor, and applied (1) for a receiving order against the bankrupt, and (2) for notice to issue of his intention to dispute liability on creditor's petition.

Granted.

RE THE KWONG SHING CHEONG HING KEK FIRM.

Mr. E. J. Grist, of Messrs. Wilkinson and Grist, applied that the receiving order in this case be rescinded.

The Official Receiver had no objection, but his Honoursaid he would like to hear the petitioner on the subject,

Mr. Grist said that the petitioner was not

here at present's

His Honour said the consent of the creditors night to be had that is creditors Nos. 16, 23 and 28. If an affidavit was filed identifying those three as signatories to the consent be would give the order.

Mr. Grist said there were some fees still payable, but he understood that the Official' Receiver had no objection to the order being made;

The order was made accordingly. The Court, adjourned.

IPHO WAS THE TENANT?

DISPUTED HOUSE-RIENT.

Mr. A. G. Wise. Puisne Judge, the Sit Leung In Summary Jurisdiction, before his Honour

Kit firm of No.9, Reclamation Street, Yaumati, house owner, sued Siew Choak Sam, of No. 95 Hollywood Road, first floor, contractor, for recovery of the sum of $85, being the amount

of

for No. 108, Kramer Street, Tai-kok-tsui, from host-rent due by the defendant to plaintiff December, 1904, to May, 1906, or eighteen

months.

Mr. E. J. Grist, of Messrs. Wilkinson and Grist, appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. R. Gardiner, of Mr. O. D. Thomson's office, ap. peared for the defendant.

Sit Leung Kit stated that he let the house to defendant in November, 1904, and defendant

paid him one month's rent, but had never paid any more. He regularly sent his rent bills, but was always put off, and the amount was still due and owing.

Cross-examined by Mr. Gardiner witness said he knew défendant; he was the man who took the house and paid him ous month's rent. Mr. Gardiner: If the rent was outstanding so long why did you not act before? Don' you know the remedy you have in distraining?

Witness: No, I've never dove it and don't know anything about it. I thought be would pay, but when he did not do so for so long 1 brought this action.

Defendant said he never took the house and never occupied it. He did pay one month's rent, but that was for a friend who had no money. That friend was one Chan On, but be did not know where he was now,

His Honour did not believe the defendant's story, and gave judgment for plaintiff with costa,

A CHAIR for the study of monkey language is to be established in Chicago University." Thren dozen monkeys from Central Africa are now on of professors to be forced by kindness to deliver up their conversation. By degrees, it is hoped, the rudiments of monkey talk will be reduced to writing,

teenth part of the land, but released the said interest, if any, to Li Sing. The defendants admit that on the 30th April, 1900, Li Tauk Chi, as such executor, and Li Sing assigned the said land to the defendant Li Po Lung by a deed which correctly recited that the said land was then the sole property of Li Sing,

The defendants denied that the said as-

knowledge. The said assignment was made in signment was made without the plaintiffs' pursuance to a general family arrangement, and the said deed was executed by Li Tauk Chi The defendants admitted that Li Sing died on the 8th May, 1900, leaving a will of which ho appointed his eldest son, Li Po Kwong, and the defendant Li Ling Shi an executor and executrix respectively, bequeathing an eighth part of the land to each of his sons. They also admit that the will was proved by Li Ling Shi alone in this Court. The defendants deny all knowledge of what was done by the Lai King firm after the death of Li Sing, and the de- rendants deny that tus plaintiffs are, enlilled to-- any interest in the said land.

The defendants, by way of further reply to... the plaintiffs' claim, say that the Statute of

Frauds affords a defence to this action, inaș. much as there is no such writing as is required by that statute to ulier: (1) to constitute the said Li Sing a trustee of any interest in any land for the persons entitled under the will of the said Tam Sai Tong, or (3) constitute Li Sing a purchaser of any interest in any land from the said Tam Hok Pa as executor of the said Tam Sai Tong, deceased, or (3) constitute the plaintiffs purchasers from the said. Li Bing of any interest in any land, or (4) constitute tha said Li Sing a trustee for the plaintiffs of any interest in any land.

The case is proceeding.

THE porest and dissatisfaction shown by the masses in the northern provinces ou account of the high and unprecedented price demanded Government to strike at the root of the trouble; for their staple food has caused the Imperial that is to say, an Imperial Rescript was issued on the 31st ultimo commanding the prohibition of the export of rice from Chinking and other cities of the Yangtze Valley,

SHIPPING AND MAILS.

MAILS DUE.

French (Tourane) 11th inst. Canadian (Empress of India) rath inst. 'Indian (Sutrang) 18th Inst. -

The P. & O, S. N. Co.'s 5.s. Japan left Singapore for this port on 4th inst., at to a.m.

The Imperial German Mail 6.8. Sacks, which left bere an 9th alt, arrived at Genoa on

6th

inst., at 7 p.m.,

The M. M. Co.'s s.s. Tourane, with the next French mail, will leave Saigon on 8th inst., at

p.my for this port.

The a.s. Kemun from Pacific Coast left Moji yesterday morning for Hongkong direct, and is due here on 10th inst

The Boston Tow Boat Co.'s 8.5. Lyra from. Seattle sailed from Yokohama on 6th inst, for

Hongkong via usual ports.

The P. & A. as. Nicomedia sailed from Moji on 6th inst, and will be due to arrive at this port on 11th inst., at 7 a.m.

The I. C. S. N. Co.'s 1.1. Suitang left_Cal- cutta for this port via the Straits on and inst., and may be expected here on 18th ins).

The T. K. K. 8.8. Nippon Maru will leave Shanghai to-day, at 8 p.m., and will be due to

THERE is universal sympathy with Mr. and to be sent on Post-cards Mrs. W. V. Drummond in the sudden death

on the 1st inst. of their youngest daughter, two dollar notes in exchange for silver. Just entitled an Ordinance to authorize the appro- their way to Chicago, there to become the prey arrive at this port on toth inst,, at 7 LA V only. Prizes will be dis-Morna Christine. Two days ago Miss Drum June mond, who was only twenty years old, was out tributed the 30th

driving as usual, and there were many who when all cards may be did not know of her illness, till they were inspected at our office.

UASH LESS 10 | CREDIT LESS) 5%

shocked by the news of her death.

One or two

ABOUT one o'clock yesterday afternoon a ser vant girl, employed at No. 4, Lyndhurst Ter-

On the motion of the Attorney General, race, was sent by her employers to a money.

seconded by the Colonial Secretary, the Bill changers in Queen's Road Central, to obtain

priation of a supplementary sum of two hua. as she left the shop, a coolie ruibed up

dred and seventy-eight thousand four hundred and twelve dollars and eight 'cents, to defray to her, snatched the notes from her hand and bolted down the road. lookers-on gave chase and arrested the rascal, the charges of the year 1905, passed the second who was removed to the Central Police Station, reading, and was referred to the Finance

Committee. This morning, Sergeant Fenton proceeded

The Council adjourned till Thursday, the SOME months ago the Portuguese warship against the coolic. Evidence was taken. De-

| 14th inst., at 230 p.m. Baptista Andrade, carrying on board the new fendant said that the girl dropped the noto Governor of Mozambique, Capt. Calledo, dis" and he picked it up for her. His chivalrous appeared. The Government immediately sent act was not appreciated by. Mr. Hazeland, who THE population of Paris, according to the warships to the Zambezia to make search, At sentenced him to undergo a term of three census of 4 March, is now 2,734,728. This is last the ship was found driven high ashore by months' hard labour, and in lieu of one day's an increase of over you since 1901. The a terrible cyclone on a lonely, inhospitable imprisonment to be exposed in the stocks for only interesting feature of this year's census, African island.” The crew and officers were six hours, and furthermore to receive two whip as regards Paris, is the tendency shown by the found in excellent health. They were living as pinge in gao-cach whipping to consist of inhabitants of the centre. to emigrate to the (36 { settlers in the Robinson Crusos style,

suburbs and outskirts, iwelra strökas-twenty-four strokes in ali.

GREGOR & CO., WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS.

19, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL Hongkong 29th May, 1906,

THE WEATHER.

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The following report is from Mr. F. G. Figg: First Assistant of the Hongkong Observatory:- On the 7th at 11.55 a. The baremeier bas fallen over N, China and Japan.

A depression in passing from the continent to the Yellow Sea. Pressure is highest over the S. part of the China Sea,

Fresh 19, and SW, winds are indicated la the Formosa Channel and the N. part of the China Sea.

Forecast:-Fresh SW, winds; squally, showery.

The C. P. R. Cols 1.5. Empress of India arrived at Kobe at 4 pm on 5th inst,, and left again at midnight same day, via Nagasaki for Shanghai, where she is due to arrive at mid- night on 8th inst.

The C. P. R. Co.'s .a. Athenian arrived at Moji at 5 pm, on 5th inst, and left again at 6 a.m., Wednesday, for Shanghai, where she is due to arrive at 3 p.m., on 8th inst.

The C, P. R. Co's sa, Empress, of China arrived at Kobe at 6 30 p.m., on 5th ins, and left again at noon Wednesday, for Yokohama,

where she was dua to arriva at noon on 7th inst. The Silk ex R.M.S. Empress of Japan which loft Hongkong on gib alt., and Yokohama op 18th ult, arrived at New York on gth inat, thus making a transit of 37 days from Hongkong and 18 days from Yokohama,