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kutimations,

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1.

LIMITED.

the knowledge that Sir John has acquired. ↑ HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, He has not the necessity of learning the rudimentary knowledge of the position, and can enter on his duties with a full ac quaintance of its requirements. That those

HÁLF-YEARLY MEETING,

The ordinary half-yearly meeting of share.

A.S. WATSON & CO., requirements are not light in existing cirrholders in the above company was held in the

LIMITED.

WINE MERCHANTS.

ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.

LA ROSÉ

CLARETS.

Per te Per l'ave

Qtdir. Ps.

ST. ESTEPHE

ST. JULIEN

... 8.00 $9.00

10.00 11.00

13.50 14.50

CHATEAU HAUT BRION

CHATEAU MOUTON

LARRIVET.................. 20.00

D'ARMAILHAGQ 24.00

CHATEAU PONTET

CANET CHATEAU LA TOÙR

CARNET......

*28.00

33.00 CHATEAU RAUZAN ...... 48,00 CHATEAU LAFITE

5.1.00

22.00

cumstances will be acknowledged by all

interested in the Far East. There is no

doubt that outside Ambassadorial puris in Europe the Legation at Peking is one of the most important diplomatic posts in the

·British service."

LOCAL AND GENERAL..

THE German mail of the 1st August was do- livered in London on the 3rd August.

THE city of Mazatlay, Mexico, has been laid in rains by a flood caused by a cloudburst in the

mountains.

POLICE Inspector A. G. Dymond has been appointed sanitary inspector with effect from the 9th August, vice Inspector D. McHardy.. 20.00 THE Royal Hongkong Yacht Club are playing the Byth Co, RIG Å., at the V.R.C. on Wed- nesday, 5th inst., at 5.30. p.m.,

These CLARETS are specially selected and obtained from the LEADING FRENCH GROWERS; they are of excep tional value and in fine condition.

LA ROSE is a good sound wine of exceptional value for the money.

CHATEAU LA TOUR CARNET, CHATEAU RAUZAN and CHATEAU LAFITE are recommended to the notice of Connoisseurso as high-class after-dinner Wines.

THE ABOVE PRICES ARE SUBJECT

PER DISCOUNT. 5 CENT.

A. S. WATSON & CO.;

LIMITED.

ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS. Hongkong, 2nd August, 1906,

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Addresa.

Ghoker Crocker, the capitalist, and William Franklin Herrin of San Francisco, will help the Sharon estate in rebuild the Palace Holel.

AN examination of candidates for clerkships in the Hongkong Civil Service will be held by the Board of Examiners on Monday, 1st October.

MR. E. A. Irving has been appointed in act as Registrar-General during the absence on vargtion leave of the "Honourable Mr. A. W Brewin

THE steamers of the Eastern and Australian Company are now fiued with electric fans in all first saloon cabins and public rooms. The insulated spaces have been increased all the steamers giving opportunities for shipment of fruits and vegetables, meats and butter, in separate chambers and at the necessary tem- peratuses.

TRE ban treasurer of the Missions-10- Seamen legs to acknowledge the receipt of a cheque for $170.49 being the proceeds of a concert, kindly arranged by the Hongkong Volunteer Corps, on the 18th us. He would also take this opportunity to thank the pro- moters and all who tonk pat, for their great kindness the matter.

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The Chinese residents of Mania are tự he surfeited with Chinese Opera of a' first class order: According to information just received in Manila the China Navigation Company's steamer Pingchow has sailed from Shanghai

for Manila with a company of theatrical acists. The steamer comes consigned to Messrs Smith, Belt and Company. The theatrical company, it is understood, is being financed by the local Chinese firm of Y. Santua. The company is said to be first class, the artists being recruited from among the best theatres in Ningpo.--Mamla Times,

Ordinary Gusiness grammunisations susuld be wddressed PERUTUAL Nuisance" writes to point nut

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SUBSCRIPTION RATES IN ADVANCES.

"DAILY—$30 per#101*

WEEKLY—$19 por musun.

The ratis per quarter and per mensen, proporcional. The dally ine is delivered from when the address in accomible to momsenger. the coplow sent by post an additional $1.83 per qusrtar is charged for postage. The pinge on the weekly issue in any part of the

worldźka 30 cetis per quo, er.

Single Copio, Daily, ten cours: Weekly, twenty-

five cents,

The Hongkong Celegraph

what the residents of Chia Lung Street, which cons between Queen's Road and Des Vieux Road Central, nearly opposite the Mutual Stores, have in: put up with daily. He says that coulies start to gather round the hydrant ALThe corner, at 4AJn, with theis emptytins and ail-drums to get the morning's supply-of-water, and from that hour on right up till 14 p.m. | there is one incessant brawl amongst them, the men fighting for "first tura," and using not only filthy and abusive language, but also sing their tins and drums as fighting weapons upon each other, until the time is rendered hideous with the paudemonium they create, so that sleep after the hour of 4 a.m. is out of the question. We commend our corresp dent's complaints to the notice of the police

company's hotel, at 12.15 p., to-day.

There were present: Mr. W. Hutton Potts (chairman), Hon. Mr. Edward Osborne, director; Capt. W. F. Clarke, Messrs. F. B. L. Bowley, E. S. Kadubric, F. Mahland, Ahmet Rumjalin, E. E. Haskell, C. W. May, Lo Cheung Shiu and C. Mooney, secretary.

The secretary read the notice convening, the meeting.

The Chairman said-Gentlemen,-With your permission we will take the report and accounts as lead We regret having again to submit an account showing a heavy loss over that of the corresponding period of last year This is mainly accounted for by the falling off in receipts from the bars and extra micals, and we can only hope that trade will revive when the alterations on the ground floor, at present under way, are completed, though with the keen competition now ruling, the withdrawal of the feel, and the general depression in trade, we don't look for any marked improvement for some time. You will notice that, while the working account shows a decrease of $37

YUET-HAN RAILWAY,

ELECTION OF MANAGERS.

[From Our Own Correspondent.]

Canton, 31st August, 1905.

1906.

LANTON DAY BY DAY.

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT.

[From Our Correspondient.]

Canton, 30th August, 1906, The shops and residents on the Shakes (the On the 1st day of the 7th moon (zoth Au- gust) votes were recorded for the election of street lacing the Shameer) have been notified managers of the Yuet-han Railway according that on the 1st of the gth moon, the Govern ment will resume sufficient space to permit of a to the Commercial Regulations. At the clec- tion managers, a inspectors, and..3 auditors street two cheung (37 (t.) wide being construct were nominated. Yesterday, the Canton-Haned, such street to be free from all obstructions. kow Railway Company received from Viceroy This is a nove in the right direction, as when Shui a notice stating that the name of the connected with the band now nearing complt- comtee of the Wa-Yik Company has to be tion, it will provide a wide street nearly two eluminated and that his place is to be given to miles in length, which will be macadamized his expectant, whose aime must be wired to and efficiently drained. the Board of Commerce u Peking, and also reported to the Viceroy by the Railway Com pany. This step is necessary as the original nominee secured his votes not in his own name but in that of his Company, which is contrary to section 65 of the above-mentioned regulations,

The Yuct-han Railway Company and a certain military officer have respectively peti tioned the Nam Hoi magistrate for the use of the canon tolging is nie, dis di Frase on

THE FATSHAN RAILWAY,

The Sainam train was derailed a little above Fatshan yesterday am., said to be due to a collision with a boldlo; traffic was only inter- rupted for a short time, and good use was made of the derrick car recently built.

THE CHAIR COOLIES' STRIKK.

The majority of the Incal chair bearers are strike to-day owing to the action of the authorities in requiring nii public chair coolies to register and obtain a licence the charge for Yuen Cheung Street, Canton, for use as an

which will be 53 per annum. The authorities office. This hotel has been confiscated by also intend to compel street lawkers to óblain Viceroy Shuni, as being a party in memorialiscences shortly, the receipis hum these ser

TELEGRAM.

**HONGKONG TELEGRAPH"

SERVICE.

SIR JOHN JORDAN.

·ARRIVAL AT SHANGHAL

EWO'S GUEST.

[From Our Oron Correspondent.]

Shanghai, 1st September,

2 p.m.

Sir John N. Jordan, the new Bri- Lish Minister at Poking, arrived here to-day by the R. M. S. Empress of Jajen.

A naval, guard of honour from

nt tho. II.M.S. Clio was drawn up landing place to receive the new Minister to China.

A body of the Municipal mounted

odd, the difference in profit and loss is only ing the Nom Hoi Magistrate to release Cheung vices going towards defraying the cost of the police formed un escort in attendance

Ah Ping and Chan Ah Kaw, who are alleged to have taken part in the Safar piracy.

SMUGGLING IN CANTON

CUSTOMS OFFICERS VIGILANT.

[From Our Own Correspondent]

police force, which is at present a heavy buron his Excellency. den on the treasury. The police force is now well organised and does useful work in main- laing order in the numerous thoroughfares.

MEETING OF CHAIR COOLIES..

Sir John Jordan is the guest of Mr. H. Keswick, the chairman of the Municipal Council, and is stay.

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In pursuance of a notice issued by the Chi-ing at the "princely house' of

nese authorities and posted all over the city to

the effect that, the question of registration of

$24,90 odd, owing to the rent received from the Mansions, but against this we have extra The two top interest and insuran e të mneet. floors of the Mansions are, as no doubt you are aware, leased by the lintel, but as it has been impossible to keep them fully occupied, we are endeavouring to let them out as oflices or chambers, but without much success. We debated for some time whether we shoakt recommend the dividend shewn in the report as

chair coolies must be settled, about four hun. the prospect ahead is anything but encouraging.

Canton, 31st August, 1905, the profit for July being $1,8 less than in Recently the tide waiters of the Canton Casdred chair coolies met on Thursday at the Koi July Last year, but as there were some five tons tave been can ying out the search of Tong Chee Temple, Honam, reports our Can. months still to run, we decided it was better steamers with unwonted vigour for smuggled tan comemporary of this 'morning. It seems that the headman at a station Wing On not to reduce until compelled, but we must im-goods, ás juformation has been received that an press on you the fact that without an improve attempt would be made to smuggle a large Street, in the West City, and seven of his com- panions accepted the registration cards, as or- ment in trade during the balance of six months, quantity of goods into Cantón

dered by the authorities, and their sction ng the dividend in February will have to be re

gravated their numerous companions who duced, as although we are looking very sharply

through their headman, a certain The Cheun, into and cutting down all expenses' it is im

called the meeting. After a lively discussion, in possible to go beyond a certain point without

which about 400 coolies took part, it was interfering with the comfor, of residents. Re

As Congress failed to pass the measure asked finally-decided to use "all means in their fore proposing the adoption of the report and accounts I shall be pleased-to-answer-by the president for a complete reorganization power to antigone the efforts of the author. questions that shareholders might like to pul

him to register. Besides forcing these re- There being no questions asked,

REFORM IN,U.S. CONSULAK ŞERVICE.

Ewo" during his brief sojourn at Shanghai.

WEST RIVER PIRACY.

SALT JUNKS HELD UP.

An organized band of more than one hund red pirates attacked the salt boats at their an chorage in the Kwong Ning district, near Wa. chew, on the night of the 29th ult. The booty, not only consisting of money and other articles, but also of five girls, daughters of some sailors, The affair was at once reported to the Dis- trict Magistrate and afterwards to the Custom

efforts to be par forth-to-rescue the girls and

of the consular service, Secretary Root has ities to collect a tax from each man and-to-force-Commissioner at Wuchow, who ordered all prepared plans under which, as far as possible, The Chairman proposed the adoption of the the reforms will be effected by executive action. gulations upon the coolies, the council goes bring the pirates to justice.-Canton Daily report and accounts; which was seennded by effect by an order issued by the presideal.

These plans have been put into immediate M. F. it. L. Bowley,

According to these plans, writes the Per Intelligencer (Seattle), every consular office the

Carried..

further and says that the occupant is not to be charged for his fare, but payment according to a fixed tariff only must be collected. The coolies resented this, more especially as it will

Mr. F. Maitland proposed the confirmation salary of which is more than $1,500 a year is to undoubtedly reduce to a great extent their

of Dr. J. W. Noble to the Board of Directors.

Capt. W. E. Clarke seconded, Cairied unanimously,

On the motion of Mr. E. E. Haskell, seconde! by Mr. Lo Cheung Shia, Hon. Mr. Edward Osborne was unanimously re-elected director.

Messrs. H. U. Jeffries and A. R. Lowe were re-elected the company's auditor, on the motion of Mr. A. Rumjalin, seconded by Mr.

Bowley.

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That concluded the business of the meeting,

KIDNAPPER CONVICTED.

MISSING BOY FOUND,

be filled by promotion from a lower grade. Vacancies in the lower grades, paying saluties less than 32,500, are to be filed by promotion of consular clerk, the agents and' deputies who cater service her examination, and by appointment of sons passing satisfactory examinations. Onginal appointunes ts are to be confined to men between the ages of 21 and 50 years of age, who have a rating on examina tion of not less than in per cent,

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This executive aider contains the substance of the reforms in the consular service which the proposed new law was designed to effect. As the order is only effective until revoked by executive action, it has not the binding force of a law and need not necessarily be followed by President Roosevelt's successors, although it is Chan Tam, an unemployei coolie, was bought up on remand at the Police Cour this quite one point of difference between the sys- forenoon, charged with kidnapping a you.hem now put in force and the one which was. named Chau Ching from his father's house, at No. 19 Station Street South, Yauraali, on the 4th ultimo, Mr. Our Kong-Sing-appened for the defendant, The circumstances of the cases it will be remembered, were to the effect that about six months ago, the boy's father a tailor

With these slight exceptions, the executive by profession, took in defendant, fed and kept him until the 14th ultimo, free of charge order will place the consular service under civil During his stay in the tailor's house, the ac-service rules, precisely as well as though the cused was acknowledged as one of the family change had been made by congressional instead and he was known to the bay as uncle. Late

or by executive action. There is now given on the night of the 14th, or early on the moia-

that certainty of tesure of office in consular ing of the 15th, defendant disappeared from positions and that prospect of promotion, if it be the

was alleged he took cares, which it is believed will result in a house, and it

When the boy too.

the loss was dis-

marked improvement in the morale of the covered, the boy's father repo..ed the matter service and which will attract to it a clans of at the Yau-ma-ti Police Station, but no progress young, energetic and ambitious men, who will could be made by the police as it was reported

enter the service as a career, inste.d of as a refuge. defendant had left for Canton, On the morn ing of the 17th, two days after the boy's dis-

It is but simple justice to say that, with all appearance, the tailor met defendant in the of the criticism which has been wasted upon it street. The acuised, as it was alleged, ap-

the American consular seivice, as a rule, has pro ched him and said: "Is there any rausom

been remarkably efficient. Its Efficiency has being offered for your sant If there is you been recognized abroad to a much greater will get him back in a couple of days by hand.

extent than at home. Trade newspapers ing me the money.f not, he will be sold,"

abroad which keep close track of the de

never fired The tailor gave the defendant in charge; atvelopment of commerce સ" first he refused to talk when questioned at the of pointing out the remarkable, efficiency

fined in a house at Mangkok, but when the service which they are to merchants and ma less Rs. 1,125 already paid, and allowed the Louse was visited the boy could not be found,

abroad. The work of the civil servant in other countries who enters the consular service as A

USURY IN BOMBAY,

HONGKONG, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1,1906. In the midst of life we are in debt" is the flippant aphotism of the spendthrif. The THE NEW BRITISH MINISTER TO thorns which, however, beset the path of the

FEKING.

Sir John Newell Jordan, Sir Ernest Satow's successor as the British Minister to Peking, arrived at Shanghai to-day, and within the next few days will proceed to the Chinese, capital as the diplomatic representative of Great Britain, at a time when foreign rela tions with the Chinese Empire have been adequately described as "very critical."

borrower were well illustrated in a case which was heard in the Bombay High Court the other day. An unfortunate victim of the bipad- sucking, Marwaree had borrowed Rs. 1,850, but he had to sign a boud for Rs. 4.011 with a running interest of 18 per cent. to get the former sun. The Judge passed some strictures in the way, this kind of business is worked, and

held that morally the plaintiff was not enticed

Rs. 4,01 but for Rs. 1,850 actually borrowed,

News,

THE WRATHER.

The following report is from Mr. F. G. Figg, First Assistant of the Hongkong Observatory—–—

On the 1st inst at 1 40 at-The barometer has risen along the China Coast, and fallon over Japan and the Philippines,

earnings. The climax of the meeting was a vote to the effect that unless the diplomatic efforts of the chairman of the meeting are suc-- cessful in reducing the state of affairs, which the authorities seem determined in enforcing, | the severe method of strike would be resorted

Prassure is high in the neighbourhood of the to. So there is no chair available in the city | Looches, and also over N.W. China. It is al present.

RICKSHA COOLIE AND A BAR

BOY.

IMPUDENCE REWARDED.

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lowest over the Sea of Japan in the North, and over the middle part of the China Sea in the South. Probably a low pressure trough extends over the middle part of the China Sea and the Philippines.

The normal pressure is exceeded by about o inch over the Loochoos, and it is in dolect by 0.1 inch and upwards over E. Japan, and

FORECAST,

1. Hongkong and neighbourhood, E. winds, moderate or fresh; showery.

2-Formosa Channel, E. to N.E. winds, moderate.

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3-South coast of Ghina between Hongkong.. and Lamocks, same as No. 1.

4.-South coast of China between Hongkong. and Hainan, same as 'No. 1.

SHIPPING AND MAILS,

MAILS DUE.

The ways and incans some Hongkong rick-by about 0.05 inch over the Philippines. sha coolies have of robbing the unsophisticated are many and varied, but sometimes they -collide with a tartar, and it ends disastrously desired. The other point of difference is that for the coolie, as was instanced in a case heard under the law as proposed promotions could at the Police Court, yesterday forecoon.

On Thursday Light a European engaged a be made by the president directly. Promo- tions under-the-present system, like promo-ricksha, went about his business, which oc tions in the army and navy, will require-the--cupied about three hours, and ultimately dis

charged the coolie outside-a-bar-room_at_East approval of the senate.

Point, paying him eighty cents. The coolle appeared to he thoroughly satisfied with the fate, considering that it was more than he was legally entitled to, and he took his departure, the fare entering the bar-room to obtain a quencher.

About twenty minutes later the coolie burst into the bar-roon, approached the gentleman who had paid him off, and jibbering something, threw a ten-cent piece at his feet. Finding that he could not be understood the coolic took to pidgin English and explained that the money was bad and he wanted another coin in ex- change. The gentleman, Daturally, refused the request, telling the co.le that if he had re- turned the money on the spot, something might have been done, but ant after that length of time had elapsed. The coolic, finding his trick would not work; became very disorderly. When he made no attempt to leave, the bar-boy was called in "chuck him out!" The bar-boy, knowing that he would have the assistance of the Europeans, in case the coolic should attempt to carry out his threat of doing

to the interest. He gave judgment not or station. Once he said the lad was being con. of the American consuls and the great

French (Salaric) 3rd inst American (Dorte) 3rd inst, daylight. Canadian (Empress of Japan) 4th inst. English (Devanha) 5th inst., 6 a.m. Australian (Australian) 6th inst, Indian (Arratoon Apcar) 6th inst. German (Gneisenau) 10th inst., evenîog. Canadian (Monteagle) 11th just. Indian (Kultong) tạth inst.

The C. P. R. Co.'s s... Tartar arrived at Vancouver at 3'30 p.in, the 31st alt,,

The Ben Line 3. Bangios from Antwerp and London left Singapore on 30th plt.

The Apcar Co.'s s.a. Arratoon Apear from Calcutta left Singapore Iliis am, and may be expected here on 6th inst.

The N. Y. K. Bombay Line sa. Bombay Maru left Singapore far this, port on 1st inst

As was remarked by the L. & C.. Express 18 per cent, interest agreed upon between the The same was said of Hunghom. Later inufacturers in this county seeking new markets damage to bia, swung gamely round the and is expected here on 7th inst,

The N. V. K. European Line ss. Hakala Maru left Shanghai for this post on zest ult, and is expected here on 3rd inst., Am,

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counter, approached the obstreperous coolie, The N. Y. K. Australian Line ss. Nikko who was waiting for him, and with one hand Mary lefi Nagasaki for this port on 31st ult.. painting to the door, told the coalie to move, and is expected here on 4th inet. and quickly too. The coolie paid no attention to the "chucker-out," and kept, eyeing the spurious coin, The boy then assisted the coolie to move towards the door, but the coolie.

The Q. S, S. Co. & C. M. S, N, Co.'s 5.4. thinking it time to act moved into the "boy" Stenfor lelt Kobe on 31st ull., via Moji and and sent him reeting. Hoth men closed and Nagasaki, and is due in Hongkong on 8th inst. The O. & O. S. S. Co.'s 85. Noric sailed the coolie was floored, amid great cheering from Shanghai on 31st ull., at 6 pm and will However, the new system, promises well in

The coolie was knocked out, and the "boy" due to arrive at this port on 3rd inst., at returned triumphantly behind the þar, bis coat | daylight. this respect, that those who do good work are now sure of recognition and promotion. torn into shreds, to accept a treat from the

The P. & O. S. N. Co's 5.3. Devanka ieft Whether there will be as efficient material to lookers-on and to toast the coolic's health. Singapore for this port on 31st ult, at 4. p. enter the service primarily remains to be seen That was not the finish of the affair. The bär- with the outward English Mails, and is dus

boy was summoned for assault, the coolie here on 5 inst, at 6 am

The Imperial German Mail s.s. Gnefician, ANGER record was broken' at the Police averring that when he was floored ho had Court this morning. There were only eight broken his finger and the bar-boy cross carrying the German Mails with dates from daily cases for trial, seven of which were for summoned the coolie for assault also, and pray-Berlin of the 14th ult., left Colombo pn 31st

int, evening.. hawking without permits and the other pettyed for compensation for his torn coat-the only, pm, and may be expected here on roth one he possessed. The cases were tried by larceny. Five of these 'cases were heard by,

The summons against the arrived at Shanghai at 11.30 p.m., on Friday, The C. P. R. Cola ́ss, Empress of Japan. Mr. H. H. J. Gampesiz, the remaining three Mr. Gomperiz. being dealt with by Ms. A. Hazeland. The bar-boy was dismissed, and the coolie was the 31st ult, and left again at 6 p.m., Saturday, cases were disposed of in less than five minutes bound over in the sum of $100 to be of good for Hongkong, where she is due to arrive at

behaviour for six months;

9am on Taceday, the 4th inst and bath Courts rose.

at the time of Sir John's appointment, partics. A clever devise of these murious ports arrived at the station that the boy was on Peking has been denuded of more than one people is to take what are called "double junk at Po'Tai Ling, Chinese territory, qut youth, with a view to ultimate transference to of the leading Foreign Ministers last spring, bands," which in case of default re used in bring of the jurisdiction of the police. The tailor the diplomatic service, if his countrymen are to be believed, is far from being as valuable to and the departure of men well versed in its fing two separate suits. There is also the still offered all kinds of emunctation to get back ways at the moment that China is exhibiting more grinding system of taking a blank band his son and even offered to engage a launch, the mercantile classes as the American consul, such marked signs of unwonted yitality, leaves which the Marwarce,fills in at his leisure, to provided the police would accompany him, 10 who has had tone experience in business life cause for serious thought. of Sir John Inan offices exist at Bombay and though con

suit the circumstances at the victim. Severa! look for the bay. It was also said that the or in that very effective training school, jaus-

inilor had despatched then to Vo Tai Ling tonalism." Newell Jordan, our London contemporary ducted by persons other than Marwarces, they get back the bay. When the case was first observes :-" He is no stranger to the are most exacting and their "commission" brought to Court the palice applied far a Far East, and his appointment is received adds a new element to the burden of the for- remand in order to endeavour to assist with the same open mind as

This mong was that rower. Further they have a practice of the much gneved father.

the tailor, looking very happy, informed the of his predecessor, Ten years junior to obtaining from the, borrower a letter "on

his employer,” authorizing the latter to pay police that he had recovered his son, not, how. Sir Ernest Satow, a considerable por

The men, his salary for the month to the agent ever, without paying the ransom. tion of his 30 years in the British Consular of the lending Grm. The understanding is whom he dispatched to Po Tai Ling, located Service of China has been passed in Peking, | that this will not be used ‚if vinstalments are the boy in a junk, but his keepers would not as Chinese Secretary. He is thus no stranger regularly paid; but if he fails he is at once give him up until some money had changed to the environs of his new post. By his threatened with criminal proceedings for breach hands.., The keepers were given $60 and the

of trust, inasmuch as he has received his pay boy returned to his fathe, 's care. long experience he is fitted for the position after consigning it to the company. The needy Evidence was heard, and on proving defend in a degree ten ticies Leater than by the are ready to meet any demand and consequent and guilty of the charge, his Worship sentenced promotion of even an abit secretary of ly the man who starts a-borrowing invariably him to six months' hard labour and six hours! Legation, or Minister Resident, who has not | goɑs a-sorrowing,–Rangoon Times,

stocks,