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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY FEBRUARY 16, 1907.

TELEGRAMS. other members of the party to an

" HONGKONG. TELEGRAPH’

SERVICE.

ROYALTY IN CANTON.

THE VOYAGE FROM HONGKONG.

SIGHT-SEEING IN THE CITY,

NO OFFICIAL RECEPTION.

entertainment at the Viceregal yamen but the offer was declined.

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HONGKONG AND "SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

*... ANNUAL MEETING. The ordinary hairyearly, meeting of the C. A. BIDDLE SENTENCED shareholders in the Hongkong andibbanghel Bauking Corporallo was held at the City Hall, 'ONE YEAR'S-IMPRISONMENT. -

at noon, to-day, for the purpose of receiving the report of the Court of Directors together with saintement of accounts to 31st Decembar, 1905. The represent :-Mr. A. haup! (in the chair,

NOTICE OF APPEAL- ÄIVEN. From Our Own Correspondent.]

Shanghai, 11th February,

2.60 p.m.

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Thon to your Bo.ird, will resume charge of our | Then Mrs. Popper explained that her husband ↑ just appreciation of the part. - Bergeant: Dafill Shanghai Branch alan early date. (Applause) waqa motor boat owner, and used the houseboat was in cool, matter-of-fact hands when repro- As stated in the Report your trectors a good deal. They employed two coxswaini | rented by Dr. }; W. Harley. It was the singe bave carefully considered the desirability and paid then very high wages, though they detective to the life, the ans, that is to say, who of increasing the Bank's Capital and are had but very little to do in return, and in every 'le brimming over with self-confidence and as- unanimously of opinion that the time, to way treated them very well. On Tuesday the [surance. With regard to the" ladies, the do so has now arrived. Since the Capital coxswain asked for three days' leave, to enable curate's wife was a most fascinating personality was last increased in 1890 eur business him to celebrate the Chinese New Year lo a as portrayed by Miss C. Shelton Hooper, whole has kept pace with the expansion of Eastern fitting and becoming manner, and this was at charm and grace could not be gainsaid. While (rude, and we are satisfied that remunerativo once accorded him, and he went off, leaving Mrs. Van der Wonde, who fancied bemelf the employment will be found for increased res the assistant, of second.coxswain in charge wronged or ther-Mra Smith was remarkably sources. Whatever political changes may be Last night he returned to the houseboat, in a free from stage affectation, and acted her role Balloch, Hou, Mr. Winstore for China, there can be little doubt itrat condition verging on delirium tremens, and with extreme ability. Miss Matchant, as Grosson, Meters E. Goetz, C. R. Lensmisso, the ultimate outcome will be a wider field for

went into his own quarters. This morning he the actress from the bijou, had, not very G. H. Medhurst, D. M. Nissimi, A. J. Rayınond, the operation of foreign capital and a consider went up to Mr. Pepper and demanded his much to do, but she is certainly to be com H. E. Tomkins, R. Showan, N. A. Siabs, able increase in oversen tråde.

wages in full up to date, as he intended to mended for her, representation.. Finally Miss (directors), J. K. Smith (chief mapager), 5. -We propose to increase the capital from leave at once. Mr. Pepper very naturally and Lloyd Thomas, as Ma, floating, war a capital C. A. Biddle, ex-general manager Hancock, Ty Humphreys, D. D. Guadar, ur. 1. steps have been taken to get our Ordinance

J. C. Peter, H. E. R. Hunter, C. w. $10,000,000 to $15,000,000 and the necessary very properly refused to accede to so prepns sparimes ofthe London housekeeper. Takenas terous a demond,, telling him that a month's a whole, the acting was quite satisfactory, and and secretary of the Hotel Metro W. Noble, A. G. Morriss, J. Orange, 1.5. amended to allow of the proposed increase, in aotica was necessary, and ordered the than to Facing the Music went with a vim and rush Shameen, 9th February, pole, Ld, who was found guilty of Kadoorie, W. H. Wickbar, Fook, Lo

due coursé a special circular will be..sent to get back to his, quarters. The coxswain that kept the audience in the greatest good 11.20 a.m.

then sprang at Mr. Pepper, and dug his humour, a perpetusi ripple of laughter passing yo obtaining money under false pre-1. J. Letrin, W. H. Potts, J. M. S. Alves, will be called, when the resolutions necessary Cheung Shiu, Cheong Pai Kai, Ho Kom Tong, Shareholders and an Extraordinary Meeting

long nails into his face and neck, causing over the theatre. The play is by no means The Duke and Duchess of Con- tences, was sentenced by his Honour Barton, R. R. Hynd, B. Layton, A. G. Wood, lo obtain your sanction to the scheme will be the blood to flow. Mr. Pepper, to save the best that has been staged by the A.D.C., but his face from the poisonous nails of his assail. its humour and joviality, its rough and tumble naught, Princess Patricia and the Judge Willey to-day to one year's Capt. W. E. Clarke, Messrs. G. de Champeaux, put before you.

Henry Goedecker, P. C. Potts, G. C. C. Master,

ant, struck out an hit the latter in the abdo-fun were appreciated in the most obvious: other members of the party accom-imprisonment.

A. Findlay Smith, A. C. Hynes, W. A. Cruick

men, and they both fell together on to the deck. fashion and it should contamly prove a draw. panying the Royal visitors arrived

Praise is due Messrs. R. Sutherland and Hon. Mr. E. A. Hewett, Messrs. F. B. Marshalls

John Raberrian, far their work in connection with the production of the play, the former aten being responsible for the scenery. Tha band of 11.M.S. Mousouth discoursed mule during the intervals, which, it may be stated, were very short,

[From Our Own Correspondent.] ››

As it happened a chopper was lying near at Notice of appeal against the decishank, H. Percy Smith, O. von der Heyde,

at Canton at eight o'clock this morn-alon has been given. ing by the steamship Honam (Capt.

H. D. Jones)...

The passage from Hongkong was uneventful.

Prior to landing, the Royal party had breakfast on board the Flonam- a plain, substantial meal. The menu was as follows :~~~

1.-Fried Fish,

8.8, "HONAM.” BREAKFAST,

gih zebruary, 1907.

3.Grilled Beef Steak.

2-Ham and Eggs.

4-Quail with Rice."

5-Fried Lamb Chops.

6-Cold Roast Capon. 7.-Cold Ham. 8-Cold Roast Leg of Mutton.

9.-Cold Corned Beel,

10. Chicken Curry and Rice. 11-Waffics.

(2,-Potatoes,

-Tea

14. Coffec... 15. Fruits. When it was announced that the Honam had arrived, Mr. R. W. Mansfield, the British Consul-Gen ral at Canton, went on board" and tendered his respects to the Royal party:

There was no oficial reception, in any shape or form. No salute whe fired...

The river steamers were decorated with bunting, but the river gunboats had no display whatever. The visit is regarded as absolutely unofficial, the party being solely bent on sight-. seeing.

Application by prisoner's Counsel

for bail was refused.

INTERPÖRT RUGBY.

SHANGHAI » TIENTSIN.,

SUBSTANTIAL WIN FOR HOME TEAM.

[From Our Own Correspondent.]

Shanghai, 15th February,'. 11,50 a.m. In the interport Rugby match, which was played between Shanghai and Tientsin yesterday, the former was the winner, securing one goal and three tries.

others;

and the Anderson, J. Bation, E. G. Barrett The Chief Manager having read the solice convening, the meeting,

The Chairman said -Gentlemen,--Your Directors have again the pleasure to lay be fore you a half-yearly report which I am suro you will consider satisfactory.

We are glad to be able to recommend a Dividend of t. 15 and a Bonus of 1 per | sbare in addition.

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We also propose to add $750,000, to the Silver Reserve Fund and to carry forward the balance of $1,711,558.95: I hope you will approve of this distribution.

lower, but as these totals are taken into con-

Turning to the accounts our figures show comparatively little change. With the forber rise in exchange it will be observed that the Silver equivalents of our Gold totals are again side:ation in the working of the Bank's com- mitments is Gold and Silver, the shrink age in the Silver equivalents does not affect, from a profit and 'loss point of view, the value at which they stand in our books. Apart from this there is very little change in either our Gold or Silver Deposits. Our Note Circulation Both teams dined afterwards at is higher, as usuil with the approach of the the Shanghai Club,

Chinese New Year selitement, and bills Pay able also show an increase, to extent of $36

Tientsin did not score in either half.

ALLEGED ABSCONDER.

CHINESE COMPRADORE

DISAPPEARS.

BARGE SUM OF MONEY MISSING,,

[From Our Own Correspandent.]

Shanghai, 16th February.

11.50 p.m. It is alleged that the second com- pradore of the Russian bank has

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Our large but necessary, Reserve Funda haye been built up with the consent of Shareholders, freely given. This fact has been borua in mind when recommending that the price of the new | hrud, and this the coxswain got hold of, and |

confers on Shareholders a substantial bonus shares be fixed at 30 per share ma price which and at the same time allows for an appreciable

'addition to our Reserves.

These proposals will, we trust, meet with your approval, and I hope the increased resources will bring increasing" "Influence and prosperity to the Pank.,

In conclusion, I am glad to say that a good start has been made for the new half year.

Before moving the adoption of the Report and accounts i shall be pleased to answer any questions that may be asked. (Applause)

There being no questions, the Chairman. moved the adoption of the report and ac

counts.

Mr. Henry Humphreys said Mr. Chair man and Gentlemen,-it is gratifying to us a 1 to receive again a dividenu of £1.15 per share and a bonus of Li and this, alter strengthening | the Bank's position by the addition of $750,000 to the reterve luad. You have referred, Mr. Chairman, to the difficulties Exchange Banks have had to contend with during the past six months; we can therefore congratulate our selves the more that our directors, managers and staff have, notwithstanding, been able to give stich good results, and tell us that the pre sent half-year has begun well. (Applause.) Lur thanks are due to them for this good work and i am sure we all approve of the bonus vasted lacs

On the other side of the Balance Sheet our by the Board to the staff. (Applause/). ** Cash and Bullion in hand and io Transit are will be welcome news to shareholders to about it les higher

learn that the management has decided to Indian Government Rupee Paper is only increase the capital af the Bank from ten Consoli, million to fifteen million dolines and that changed in its. Silver equivalents. Colonial and other securities

are likewise the new scrip will be issued at the favourable affected by exchange: but also. show a small rate of 30 per share. It must be just as wel- reduction compared with last half year,

Our come to the Bank's clients to know that the holdings under this heading are liable to vary Bank upon which their welfie so much de from time to time and it was considered advis peeds will be in a better position than ever 10 able to realize some of the stock in view of give them proper and reasonable facilities for the condition of the home money markets to trading. Before concluding, should like to which shall refer inter

say that we are all very pleased to see our Chief Manager, Mr. J. . M. Sunith, back again. (Appliuse.) Many years ago it was my father's pleasing duty to welcome Mr. Jackson now Sie Thus. Jackson, Bart, on his return to the

Jackson always brought sunshine with him. Well, gentlemen, the sunshine came right enough and I think we may reasonably hope that Mr. Smith's return will likewise be coin cident with better trade conditions and cons (Applans) Our friends in the North will tinued prosperity to the Hongkong Bank. am sure, be pleased to hear that Mr. Hunter is returning amongst them, and i am equity sure we arm ail sorry to lose him, I have mush pica sure in seconding the adoption of the repot and accounts. (Applause)

it

With regard to the Sterling Reserve Fund, remains unchanged. As you are aware it was formed with the object of holding £1,0.10,000 in Gold as a set off against our

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the neck of his prostrate master, when was proceeding, so it was alleged, to cut Mes Pepper, seeing the position of Affairs, called out "Take care, be has got hold of the chepper,", and then screamed for help, and it was those screams that brought Cons- table Berris on the scene. Hearing his wife's cry, Mr. Papper overpowered the coxswain and knocked the chopper out of his hand, and the Intler, evidently noticing the approach of the police pinnace, bolted aft and sat down, and made it appear that he was taking no part ja disturbance for. ward. He was arrested, as already stated, This morning he was placed before Mr. F. A Hazeland, at the Magistracy, and was, bound over in the sum of $200 to be of good behaviour for twelve months. It is alleged that, since Mr. Pepper introduced his motor-boat for service in the harbour, there has been consi- derable ill-feeling excited amongst the sampan- folk against him, as they consider that he is cuting into their business, and on this account, it is further alleged, they have been instigating the coxswain to set fire to the houseboat May, What trath there is in these allegations cannot ng yet be, determined, though the want of motive in the coxswain's brutal attack would appear to lend a certain amount of colour in liem. However that may be, the matter is under investigation in the right quarters.

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AMATEUR THEATRICALS.

FACING THE MUSIC" A SUCCESS. Although it could scarcely be said that the Theatre Royal was crowded last night, when the Hongkong Amateur Dramatic Club pre sented the comedy" Facing the Music" for the first time, it was comfortably filled with a highly appreciative audience, which included His Excellency Sir Matthew Nathan and a large representation of the Army and Navy in Hongkong. It is somewhat difficult to classify "Facing the Music," which is the creation of Mr J. H. Darnley, for it, depends much more on the riotousness of the players-or the chief

t belongs to that class of exaggerated and elaborated farce which was at the height of its popularity a decade or more ago, and has lately gained new vitality by the success of American productions of the "Why Smith, left homa" type

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THE JAPANESE SHIPPING COMBINE.

Among the numberless fresh.undertakinga springing up in all parts of the country, writes the japan Chronicle editorially, none is of more general interest and importance than the Nip pan Kiten Kaisba, the long talked of steam ship combine, preliminary arrangements for the formation of which are said to be pow almost complete. The general public of Japan appears to be showing great interest in the company and its prospects; but although the combine will be a large concern with a capital of Y 20,000,000 it will not be neces sary to place large number of shares on the market for subscription. The reason for this is that one half of the capital is to be subscribed by the ship-owners who join in the company, while the greater part of the remain. ing Yoco,000 will be taken up by the promotert, supporters, and others who are concerned in the scheme. As evidencing the public: interest in the undertaking, it is of interest to note that already applications in advance for 300,000 shares have been received 'from persons in all stations of file and pot directly interested in the shipping industry. The enterprise being more or less of a national character, it is stated to be the desire of the promoters that as many shares as possible should be distributed amongst the outside public. --------

After breakfast, the Duke and

absconded' with a large sum of money Silver Capital of $10,030,000 so that the Bank Cal ny. He said on that occasion that Mr. player; at least-than on its intrinsic merits.hardly such in fact, because it is the amalga Duchess and others, including the

in his possession. Consul General, landed at 9.30-a m.j and proceeded to the city.

They were accompanied by an escort of Chinese guards which had beon furnished by Viceroy Chow Fu.

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ROYALTY SIGHTSEEING.

WELCOMED IN CANTON,

VICEROY'S HOSPITALITY DECLINED.

CHINESE SOLDIERS ESCORT THE VISITORS.

|[From Our Special Corresponden?;]

Shameen, 9th February.

11:30 a.m. The steamship Honam, with the Royal party on board, steamed into port at a quarter past eight o'clock this morning, and anchored near the western extremity of the Shameen, opposite the German Consulate.

A DOUBTFUL CASE.

might virtually have two Capitals, one in Silver and one in Gold, and the Sterling Reserve with the Investments held against it, were entered at the nominal exchange of 2 on both sides of our Balance Sheet: the en tries si appear in our accounts in that of the securities representing the £1,000,000 14 £1,056,000

--LUKONG'S EXPERIENCE AT A TEA STALL form. I may mention the present market value

A case which has created some doubt in the minds of those who were present at the heir. ing was that in which a‹ hinese detective, No.

247, charged Cheung King Mo, a fireman, of No. 75, Wellington Street, before Mr. C. AD Melbourne, at the Police Court, this muruing, with stealing $ from him, this morning. Ins pector Warnock watched the proceedings on behalf of the department.

Exchange Banking in China during the past six months has not been without its difficulties. silver ranged in price from 29 13/16 to 334, and stood at 22:5/16 on 31st. December as The motion was unanimously carried. against 30 3/16 no 30th June. Its course was Mr. W. A. Cruickshank moved that the ap- marked by extreise ani tapidly, recurring pointment of Mr. G. Ballock as a director be fluctuations making for unstability in Ex-confirmed and that Mr. A. Haupt, Mr. R. She change A sharp and appreciable advance in wan and Mr. A. J. Raymond be re-elected

directors. the value of money is England and, the Con tinent took place in October and was imme diately followed by great stringency and high rates in India. The Bank of Eugland rate remained at 4% for the exceptionally, Jong period of three months; on the 17th January, 1997, it was reduced to 5%; but this high levels still maintained and very dear money also pre-

vails in India.

Mr. de Champeaux seconded,

The motion was unanimously carried. Mr. J. Orange proposed that Mr. W. mutton Poits and Mr. A. G. Wood be re-elected audi- tors.

Mr. W. H. Wickham seconded.

The motion was unanimously carried. The Chairman: That is all the business, gentlemen I must thank you for your attend ance. Dividend warrants will be ready on Monday.

As about seven o'clock this morning, the complainant said, he and another fukong whose name or number he did not give, having finished duty and feeling very hungry went to a stall near the Central Market to have some cake and tea. While he was drinking bis tea same person stepped on his feet, causing him to bend with pain, "What are you doing? Can't you see where you are going? Why don't you walk straight" complainant said he asked the clumsy individual. He was about to put some more questions in the man when of a sudden another person rushed up to him, and snatch. ing two 31 bills out of his coat pocket, bolted down the road, the "clumsy individual" follow. The weather was fine but overcast. ing. Instead of pursuing the thief, com. At a quarter to nine o'clock the plainant sprinted after his companion and arrested him, allowing the thief to escape. In British Consul General at Canton, answer to a gumber of questions put by the Mr. R. W. Mansfield, proceeded, in Court complainant said the $2 was found on the houseboat belonging to the Com-delendant's person when arrested, but that he

did not see any money change hands... missioner of Customs, on board the Inspector Warnock, who was listening care. Honam,

fully in all that complainant was saying, appli. Locally, Chinese dealers, over-estimatinged and the Bank will continue to maintain the ed for a remand as soon as he stepped frum

Many Europeans, including prac- tically every member of the British community on the Shameer, and Chinese officials assembled on the quay awaiting the landing of the Royal visitors.

the witness stand. He said that when the defendant was arrested it was suggested that another man stole the money and handed it to #ccused. The latter was sent down to a sline, maker's shop, the inspector said, and a mian wha had beea in accused's company that morn-

ing was brought to the station. This man denied that any theft had been committed, but

tween the policemen and others. Inspector Warnock said that if that was the case an qu journment was necessary in order that a sear ching inquiry should be made in reference to

The Duke and Duchess of Con-stated that there was a row at the tea stall be naught, Princess Patricia, the Consul-General and the entourage stepped on shore at 9:30 am, and . immediately took chara "for the

city.

the maller.

His Worship fixed the next hearing until Monday next, releasing the accused on bail of £25:

PIGHTING RINDERFHSI.

PREPARATION OF SERUM.

In China the reverse has been the case, inoney being exceptionally easy and plentiful, but business in this Colony suffered severely from the disastrous typhoon of the 18th Sep- ember, which brought in its train a deplorable Inss of life and caused gient damage to vessels and cargo in the harbour and, for seriously inconvenienced and disorganized our shipping upon which the welfare of Hongkong

an largely depends.

time

The course of Exchange directly affects our trade and the price of money in financial centres affects commercial transactions general the probable demand, contracted heavily

during the year for Yarn on a low silver basis to find an already dull market further depressed by lower prices in India and the rise in Exchange in China, with the result that many failed to meet their en gagements and unsold stocks were largely i creased. New Dealers are coming into the market and we may hope they will be more careful than their predecessors in discounting the future of markets and Exchange.

Shanghai and the North are also canying heavy stocks of Yarn and Piecegoods bat test ness there is principally done on a sterling basis and Dealers have fortunately not com mitted themselves to any great extent to los exchange settlements. Colton has also helped them by continuing a steady market, and goods on the spot cannot be replaced at the equi valent of local prices. Buyers appear to recognise this fact, and we are now able to record a greatly improved movement cargo is already gning more freely to Man choria and there is good reason to expect that the opening of the ice-bound ports next month reducing stocks. will see a more active demand, considerably Better trade in the North

Mr. F. B. Marshall, of Amoy, said Mr. Chairman, before we separate I would like to

propose

vote of thanks to the directors for the attention they have given to our affairs during the past twelve months, and, Sir, I think I am voicing the feelings of other shareholders when I say so long as the Board consists of representative business men of the Colony such as I see sitting around your table we can rest assured our interests will be fully protect position it now enjoys in the world of finance here in the Far East and elsewhere. (Applause)

The meeting then ended,

Facing the Music obtéta... · fum from the coincidence that there are two John Siths residing in different flats in Mona Mansions. One is a parson, a caating, old humbug who has just lately been married The Other is also a married man, but taking advantage of his wife's absence he has been having a royal time on his own." Out all night, he arrives in a dilapidated condition be fore breakfast-10 am, to be accurate-and doubtless, quite correctly describes the symp toms of an over-night's debauch to his guest Dick Desmond.

The favourable reception at the hands of the Japanese public of the new company at time when shipping circles generally are ex- periencing inactivity appeard somewhat strange at first sight, but there are reasons for it, In the first place there are circumstances in con. nection with the present scheme which tender the company, though a new one by name,

mation of the business of various established shipping concerns. Unlike many of the new undertakings which depend entirely "upon future prospects, the ippon Kisen Keisha will be ia A position to carry on business on the completion...... of "aba immediately firmal pratimisaried connected with the fletation, so that shareholders may expect to receive

proper dividend of profit from the outset. As Mr Nishikawa, one of the promoters of the new company, remarked in discussing their prospects the other day, if a shipping company could formulate; a: plan" by which a reasonable profit could be practi cally guaranteed within a short space of time ala juncture when general depression is pre-". vailing throughout the trade its foundation. must of necessity be said to be placed on a solid basis. If, for instance, the new company could estimate with any degree of certainty, a dividend of 6 per cent, at a time when one of the hitherto leading companies is paying no dividend at all, the new venture could be booked to for a 16 per cent, dividend while the - other would be only paying to per cent.

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While he was in Leicester Square the pie vinus eveding he had an adventitre of sorts, a lady having fallen fainting into bis arms. Here we have a variety of innuendees which probably will pass unnoticed by those who lenow nothing of the locality in question. The

It would certainly seen from a cursory view lady disappears,, and so does his watch and chain and a pocket book containing £200, wan

of the prospects that there should be: a good. on the turf. It might be interpolated here tha future for the Nippon Kisen Kaisha, but. It is a very amusing scene occurs at the outset loudvisable to regard it lop optimistically. The when the crate of St. Andrews, the Rev. John keen competition that is sure to follow between the new and the "older companies, together Smith, salemuly warns the housekeeper, Bra

have with the foreign vessels, has to be considered; Panting, to abjure horse-racing and to nothing on" when the milkman calle next time and there are many shippers who would be and would lead her astray by inducing her to disposed to support those undertakings with which they are acquainted and which have back her fancy.

During the night when the Other Johu Smith stood the test of experience. In this connec slept our, having lost his way in a fog, a lady tion it is worthy of note that in the China- describing herself as Mrs. Smith has arrived coastal trade the combine will have a formid and is located in his wife's bedroom. The Indy able rival in the Nisahin Kisen Kaisha, parti. who had fallen fainting in the Other's arma in culars of the formation of which appear.

It is pointed Leicester quare comes to make her apologies in another column to-day. and hands over the pocket-book which mys-out, however, that the business infathe teriously disappeared the previous night-the Nippon Kisen Kaisha will be carried on on a is on actress from the Dijou. By and by, the different plan to that adopted by the other. teal Mrs. Smith appears, that is to say, the companies; for whereas they, generally speak... wife of the Other one, and it is evident that log, principally engage the passenger sar- the first Mrs. Smith is the wife of the curate,

vice, it is intended by the combine to make who, like most of his kind, is far more fortunate the cargo-carrying irade its curf business..... in matrimony than be deserves to be.

At present in connection with the local as well as the foreign services of th‚ ̈principal- Japanese steamship companies calls are only made at the most Important ports, just as the express trains stop at certain stations only and pass through many of the smaller places: It.

Any theatre-gner can tell what happens as the.. result of this mix-up. Of course all codis happily and explanations are the order of the day. One defect of the comedy is the ridiculous coric tragedy when the Other Mr. Smith gues mad over his household complications. The scene might be all váry well is 4 King Laor,1, but it is absurd and puerile ia Facing the Music

believed by the promoters of the new steam- thip doncarnathas a large alums of business can be created by the steamers calling at small - ports at present almost entirely neglected-by the existing companies.

MURDEROUS ASSAULT.

RESULT OF NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS. There are more things going on in the harbour amongst the floating population than are dreamt of in the casual observer's philoso- phy, and yet many strange, and even weird tales are periodically brought to light, the last scenes in the dramas, or, more generally, tragedies, being enacted at the Magistracy or in, the Criminal Sessions Court, Murders for gain, murders through Jealousy, murders for no conceivable reason whatever-ail have They were escorted by a company

been chronicled in the columns of the local In a play like this the great thing is to keep matters humming. Peuple are not given time

That one of the aims of the new undertaking press, besides many minor offences, such of Chinese soldiers, under. Colonel

to consider probabilities or extraordinary is to compete severely with some of the foreign as coal-stealing, fishing with dynamic, and Lee-che, which the Viceroy had sent

dumping of dead bodies. But it is rarely coincidences; they are rushed from one scene steamers trading in Far Eastern waters, por one bears of Europeans being attacked, whils to another, inmerged in blanders and com. sibly ousting them out, there can be little to accompany and guard the distil

in their launches, or house-boats. But the re- plications till they hardly know where they are... doubt, and the competition between the Nippon guished sight-seere round the city.

cord was broken this morning, and the murder The players are, consequently, continually on Kisen Keisha and the foreign shipping com. After visiting various pagodas and pest scrim laboratory, formerly in charge of

On the first of January, 1987, the anti-rinder

of a European very narrowly averted... The the move The virility of L. Comm. Lloyd panies is sure to be even keaner 'than that facts as adduced were to the effect that while Thomas who took the part of the Other Mr. between it and the other Japanese concerns. places of interest, the party proceed the Bureau of Science, was transferred to the will no doubt be reflected here to some extent P.C. Berrie was in the police planece at the Smith admirably suited him for the sole. The promoters point out that rice from Siam Bureau of Agriculture, says the Aranila Time, and with the assistance of moderately good typhoon anchorage at Causeway Bay, in the dashed from one place to another, Bang his and Rangoon, sugar from Java, phosphatic ed to the British yamnen in the elty Under the present arrangement the Bureau of Rice crops, which we can at least hope for, early hours of this morning, on his usual patrol guest hither and thither, threatened a detective rock from the Pacific Islands, etc, are a}LIT Agriculture has charge of all work pertaining we should find better times ahead than we are duty and keeping an eye open for dead with a poker and nearly brained the dainty wife present imported to Japan by foreign steamers, bodies, which are so commonly dumped in of the curate, and showed that he had a fine and it is such trade that the Nippon Kisen' to the purchase and management of the herd leaving behind us. point of sterilization, testing and bottling. The and the preparation of the serum, up to the As regards Japan, great activity has prevail that vicinity, he heard piteous cries for help, stock of expletives. On the whole, he sustained Kaisha seeks to develop and promote. So that ed there since the close of the war resulting in in a woman's voice and unmistakably a with vigour and much ability the character of while the competition-with the existing Bureau of Science still maintains the technical a large increase in the volume of the trade British voice. Constable Berra immediate the distracted husband, who is, apparently, be- Japanese lines is likely to be keen, the foreign

both in exports and imports.

ly put his pinnace at full speed for the spoting made the target of designing women. Mr. shipping industry in the Far Eart already manipulation of the serum and an arrangement has been perfected between the two bureaus India, where we have important Branches, whence the cries proceeded, and found they A. W. G. Watt represented the Curate of 8 hard hit by Japanese enterprise-in likely to by which all serum will be delivered to the has produced abundant crops commanding came from the househoat May, which was Andrews, the Rev. John Smith. In the conven receive a further blow by the formation of the The promoters Bureau of Science as soon as it has been pour. record prices, especially so in the case of anchored in the Bay. Going on board the con- tional way Mr. Wait made the curate stand with Nippon Kisen Kaisha.

table found Mr. and Mrs. Pepper, the owners his finger-tips together and intone his remarks, anticipate success in this doction.by.reason from the blood clot. It will then be cen- jute, and, in consequence, that Country has trifugated to free it from all precipitates and been a very large buyer of Silver for currency of the houseboat, in a great state of excite- He onzed good advice and homilies, at every of more economical working than can ba pore. Although he had little to do, taken all in employed on the foreign vessels, and also on impurities and filtered through a Pasteur filter purposes in addition to the usual requirements ment, while Mr. Pepper was bleeding from

several wounds on his face. A Chinese meat All, he shone when he had to do a steeple-chase account of the anticipated Government bounty to free is from all kinds of infections. This of the Native Bazaar. gives a beautiful, clear serum, which is ab- Gentlemen, we see a sound and satisfactory chopper was lying at his feet on the deck, and round the room followed by the Other Mr. by which they hope to make good any losses solutely sterile, and will probably keep inde expansion of our business at all points, which at once a tragedy was scented. The coxswain Smith, who believed him to be an internationa! that may be incurred. Whether all their Criminal known as Saintly Sam. Hisfying cost anticipations will be realised: remains to be The boat has been moored oppo-finitely without cold storage,

speaks for the continued efficiency of our of the boat was seated right aft, and had all

tails were extremely picturesque As Dick seen. site the Shameen for that purpose.

The serum is being manufactured now at a Managers and Staff generally and I am sure the appearance of taking no interest in the rapid rate, and it is expected that in the near you will approve of our having again voted proceedings, to which he was blandly in- Desmond, the guest of the bacchanalian Mr.

A SERIOUS fire broke our on the oth lost, af" Chee Leong was specially engaged future enough will be produced to inoculate ail them a bonus of 15% on their salaries, different. When their excitement calmed down, South, Mr. C. Lethbridge was continually in

Kolu (Tokaido). The fire originated in the caitle and carabaos in the islands where our (Applause.)

and Mr. and Mrs. Pepper were able to tell view, but his principal requirement was to as guide to conduct the visitors breaks of sinderpest now prevail. It is also Dar esteemed Chief Manager, Mr. J. R. M. their story to the constable, the following tale laugh at his hosts escapades and predicamente licensed quaster of the city, but fanned by a through the city.

expected to produce an additional supply to be. Smith, returned from a well-deserved holiday was 'unfolded. Mrs Pepper first of pit asked and bear the blame of his entanglemente, Mr Brong north-west wind spread.rapidly.O Viceroy Chow Fu sent an invita stored away so that it can be drawn on in case a few weeks ago and Mr. H. E. R. Hunter, the policeman to arrest, the coxswain, and this Lethbridge was quite at home in his part. The hundred and fifty houses were consomed in of a large outbreak of the diseasé making is whose management at the Head Office during was accordingly done, the man being ordered haughty uncle, Colonel Duncan Smith, was addition to sixty licensed premise, Kiky of tion to the Duke and Duchess and the

appearance.

| Mr. Smith's absence has given every-satisfaç" { aboard the pinnace, where he was secured;, impenosated by Mr/HotMKendall with ei the lamstes of the latter are missing. irti

where lunch was served,

Later on the visitors continued their exploration of the show places of Canton.

At seven o'clock to-night the Duke and Duchess and Princess Patricia, together with those attending Their Royal Highnesses will be entertain ed by Consul General Manafield to & Chinese dinner, which will be given in a flower-boat,

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