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Intimation.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH TUESDAY FEBRUARY

tained by a few young missionaries who know much about China from its commercial side as those af Home do who are agitating, and apparently with some success, for the abolition of a legitimate trade, which contributes so large a propor-

HONGKONG HORTICULTURAL

SOCIETY

DISPLAY AT THE GARDENS.

Patrook His Excellency Sie Matthew „Nathan," K.ċ.M.Q; · His Excellency Major, General Broadwood, co., His Hondur: Sir

Paul Chater, Kt, C.MO.

||*** Class 3 **3 protaur Fölmge pinots—1st price, $4 fr. Elu Kom Tong, 2nd. prizs $3 Mr. Dorabjeo.

26, 1907.

THE MISHAP 10 THE

"DEVANHAS.

DEPARTURE OF PRINCE-FUSHIMI FROM

KORN. -..

QUICK REPAIR WORK.

As a result of the expeditious manner in

∙A. S. WATSON & CO.. tion of the revenue of the Indian exchequer Francis Taylor Piggott, Ky, His Hondór Sir by Mr. Chau Siu Ki-ist prize $3 Sir which the repairs to the damaged. P. and Q.

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Incidently, what would reduce the sources of revenue by the restriction of the cultivation and sale of the herb in India would affect Hoogkong in a very material way. As a matter of fact our revenue would be affected to the extent of no less than a million and a quarter a year, in the making of which those who decry, the trade have shown no possible means of counter-balancing. It is also curious to note that these self-complacent agitators, who have the cause of China so much at heart, or pretend to advance the interests of the people, who they, allege are beyond redemption, being addicted to a should ignore the vices which afflict the European nations. They would in no way be disturbed by the reduction in the re- derivable from the trade which is venue one of the mainstays of the Indian treasury. The material reduction in the saic of the drug would necessitate the reduc. tion in the output of the poppy, and, hence, the reduction in the area of its cultivation

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President Mr. J. Barton. Judges:-Messrs. D. W. Craddock, W, J. Tatcher.

Committee: Mr. J. Farion, Mrs. Brewin, Mr. Choa Leep Chen, Mr. D. W. Craddock, Mr. S. T. Dann, Mr. L. Gibbs, Mr. A. E Gridin, Mr. F. Howell, Mrs. Jordan, Mr. E. Osborne, Mrs. Turner,

Mr. L. Gibbs, Hodorary, Secretary and Treasurer.

Another success has been scored by the exhibitors at the Hongkong Horticulural So ciety's show which opened at the Botanical Gardens to day. It was hardly to be expected

Class 4-3 pots of Palms-Prizes, presented by Mr. Chan Siu K-tal prize 53 Miss Wal. lace, zad prixe Sz Mr. Ho Kom Toog.

Class'5-4 pots of Rutch-Prizos presented

Chater, and prize 53 Mrs. Brewin.

Clam 6-4 puts of Freesin-1st prize $3 Mr Ho Tung, 2nd prize 51 Mrs. Brewin

Class 7–4 pots of Geraniums—tst price $3 Mr. Họ Kom Tong, and prize Sz Mr. Howell, Class 94 pots of Dahlias-Prizes present ed by Mr. Ho Kom Tong.-1st prize. $3 Sam Fong Garden, and prize $z Mr. Dorabjee.

Class 10-4 pots of Carnations and/or carriage for the American Hatoba, followed by Picotees.--Prizes presented by Mr. Ho Kumbe shy treat bar, Rajina, Deputy

Prince Fushimi, were Mr. Kajima,

Tong.➡ prize $3 Mr. Ho Kom Tong,

Class 11.-4 pols of Dianthus, other varieties, excluding Carnations and Picotee.-Prizes, pre- sented by Mr Ha Kom Tong-1st prize $3 Mr. Ho Tung, and prize 52 Mr. Ho Kom Tong, Class 12-4, potu, of Pansies.-Prizes pre:

steamer Devanho were carried out by the Kawa tak! Dock Company, the steamer was ready to resume her voyage to Europa in' good time yesterday morning, says,the Japan Chronida of 16th inst. 2, the

Soon after ten o'clock His Imperial High ness Prince Fushimi left the Olowa in a closed

Mayor of Kobe, Chief Justice Tamaru, Mr Yamamato, Chief Procutator, Mr. Saito, super- intendent of Customs, the chefs of the Kobe and Ryoga police, and others. His Imperial Highness arrived at the Hatoba at about 10.30

TELEGRAMS

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH?”

SERVICE

THEATRE EMEUTE.

TAOTAL OFFERS INDEMNITY [From Our Own Correspondent.]

Shanghai, 26th February,

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p.m. The Customs Taotai at flankow has offered an indemnity of $3,000 to the proprietor of the theatre which was damaged the other day by Wachung soldiery.

BLURJACKETS LANDED, News has just come to hond by down tiver

habit which has endured for centuries, that so much could have been done in a couple sented by Mr. He Kom Tongst prize $3and immediately tent on board the Komeamers, that what might have been a serious

Mr. Lo Kopi Tong, zad prize $2 Mr. Ho Tung. Class 13.-4 pois of Violets.-Ist prize $3 Mr. Ho Tung, 2nd prize Sa Sir, Paul Chater.

Class 14-4 pots of Mignonette.-1st prize $3 Mr. Ho Tung, and prize $2 Sir Paul

of years and there is ample evidence that the idea suggested by his Excellency the Governor should have borne fruit so rapidly. While there was an excellent staw of blooms by residents. at the Peak, the Championship was won by a gentleman living on the lower level--Mr.

Chater. Fred. Howell. There is still much room for

Class 15-4 pots of Nasturtium (tali varisty), improvement in the display by those whost prize $3 Civil Service Cricket Club, and indulge in the recreation of lichen gardenies prize $2 East Point Gardens, and it is to be regretted that the native gar

Class 16-4 pots of Nasturtium (dwarf

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police launch on-maru; which proceeded to riot took place at 1tankow on the 16th inst, the P. and O. steamer," A number of gentle e men went out to the Divanha by the launch; - says the Shanghai Mercury. It appears that a amongst whom was Mr. J. B. Roôtiers, Acting | Prformance was being given at a large Chinese British Consul at Kobe. The Dewetha left Kobe a few minutes before von

who called at the Otowa, where His Imperial To a representative of the Ömaka Mainichi Highness Prince Fushimi spent Thursday sight, Captain Azuma, aide-de-camp to the

heatie, and a number of bold soldiers came along, having crossed over from Wuchang on.

Cessary admission fee.to this proceeding the ed to enter the theatre without paying the na leave. They, relying on their uniform, attempt-

door-keepers objected and the soldiers were thrown out. They were soon reinforced by a

under the terms of the Chinese edict, while deners of the New Territory have failed 'so far variety)-1st prize S3 Civil Servica Cricket Prince, stated that the Devanka had been number of their comrades, and they commenced the growth of the plant in the northern terri-that the first prizes for potatoes was gained by Club, zad prize $z Mr. Ho Kom Tong

tories of India would be a thing of the past. How the present Government will reconcile ite abolition, in the light of events in the future, time alone can tell, but it needs no

prophetic eye to discem that in spite of all the promises of mandarindoin in the Middle Kingdom we may find an increase rather than a decrease in the cultivation of the plant within China herself.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A NAGASAKI telegram: states that a Russian squadron, consisting of the battleships Tra witch and Stawo, and the cruiser Boguir. bound for the Far East, left Cadiz for Gibraltar 'a few days ago..

ONE of the most acceptable office, presents has been issued by Messis. D. and J. McCallum, of Edinburgh, the well-known distillers of "Perfection" whisky fame. It takes the form of a blotter, with diary and auto-pad attached and should certainly commend self to re- cipients. Mestr. H. Price, & Co are the

A. 8. WATSON & CO., LIMITED, agcats in Hongkong for the distributing firm

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Hongkong, 22nd January, 7.

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and the gift should unquestionably give a flip to the brand they purvey.

TELEGRAPHIC protests are still being received from the Japanese in Hawaii and California ic farregard to the proposed new immigration agree. ment. The Asuhdin discussing the proposals; expressed the hope that no retaliatory restrict ions will be imposed by Japan, but points oui in regard to Americans employed in Japan that it may be desirable to exercise more strict regulations than those which are already in force and are quite reasonable.-N. G.D. News,

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The Editor will not startane to be responsible for

any rejected MH.. nor to return any Contribution:

SUBSCRIPTION KATES. (IN ADVANCH), DAILY-$90 per un

WEEKY-18 per annum. The rates per quarter and per mensem, proportioun. The daily imun is delivered free when thuddro

Rooible to monger. On cuples sent by post an additional $1.80 per quarter is charged for postage, The postage on the weekly imne to say part of the

world in 80 centa jer rjuarter.

Ave cani,

MARRIAGE.

On February 21, 1904, Shanghai, NARCISA, youngest daughter of the late Cesaren Gonzales del Castillo of Malaga, to OTTO DOHNICE of

of Poshan, Shantung.

MR. C. A. D. Melbourne, at the Police Court, this morning, imposed a fine of $25,..with the alternative of one month's imprisonmeal, on the owner of the steam-launch Lee Fat for allowing his launch to run in the waters of the Colony without having on board a. certificated master. The person who had control of the launch when the police boarded it last week was no other than a man whose certificate was recently suspended by the Harbour-master,

Slagle Coples, Dally, ton conta, Wookly, twenty MR. JOHN LYSAUGHT, of Wänchai Road, gave a coolic in charge'at Hunghom Police Station yesterday on a charge of stealing eighty-twn bamboo cheques. The case was hard before Mr. F. A. Hazeland, this morning. After telling the Court how he discovered this theft, Mr. Lysaught went on to say that each mag is paid according in the number of cheques be possesses. Of late it was discovered when the accounts were made out that there were more cheques than there were men employed in the works. The accused was sent to gaol for three weeks and ordered to be exposed it the stocks for six hours.

The Honghang Celegraph.

HONGKONG, Tuesday, FebruaÁRY 26, 1907.

THE OPIUM TRADE:

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to come up to expectations. It is noteworthy

one residing in the New Territory Sergeant Kerr, of Ping Shan Police Station—which only goes to prove that if the native cultivators took an interest in the exhibuion they would carry

away a goodly proportion of the prised the whole, however, the show which opened to-day is well worth a visit and is bound to prove a greater success than last year's show.

Appended is the prize list:-

SCHEDULE. Group A

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specially sent from Shanghai by the P. and D. Mr. Ho Tung, and prize Sz Mrs. Jordan.

Class 17.-2 pots of Narcissus-1st prize $3 Company to convey His Highness and quite to England Consequently, the steanter carried Class 18.-2 pots of Azaleas.—Ist' prize 93 Mr.Daly two foreign passengers and an official of Ho Kom Tong,

Class 19.-2 pots of Ferns, excluding Maiden air Feras-rst Prize $3 Mr. Ho Tung; and Prize S. Miss Rogers.

Class 20-4 pots of Maiden Bair Ferns Ist Prize $3 Mr. Ho Tung,

Class 22-4 pots of Chrysanthemum-Prizes presented by Mr.(boa Leep Chee-st Prize $3 Mr. Ho Tung, 2nd Prize 52 Mr, Ho Kom Toog, PLANTS IN POIS, PEAK GARDENS ONLY.

Cliss 24-4 pots of Feony.-Prizes present- Class 1-6 pols of-Annuals or plants raised from seed the same season 1st prize Sc Med by Mr. Choa Leep Chee.-1st Prize $5 Mr. Ho Tung, 2nd prize.$3 Mr. G. C. Moxes.

Class 25-4 pots of Aster-Prizes presented Class 2-3 pots of Flowering plants.-16t

Ho Kom Tong.

to bombard the play house with stones and minst siles of all descriptions, after which they proceeded to wreck the place, which was soon demolished. The police were soon on the marauders in short order, and managed to scene fully armed and they scattered' the bold capture three of them, who were shon safely ander lock and key in the Municipal Police Station. The soldiers, who were soon re- inforced, then made an attack on the Munici- pal Buildings which were haing guarded by Sikh Police. In the meantime the British Consul had sent word of the disturbance to

the Nippon-Yusen Kaisha, in addition to His Imperial Highness and suite. At the time of the accident, continued the officer, all on board were in their cabins, he being occupied in reading. Thite blasts of a steamer's whistle were suddenly heard, as if something unusual had happened, and he immediately went up on deck. Sounds as of a collision were heard in the direction of the ship's bows, and io.an instant a flash of light, as though a small mine had exploded, was seen abend. The.M.S. Nightingale, and a party of man "Devanha" was proceeding at a slow speed,

was quickly Innded, fully armed, and they and when a collision was considered imminent Consul had also sent word of the occurrence quickly scattered the mob. The British prize 53" Mrs. Turner, 2nd prize S1 Mr. Huy M. Cher Leep Chee-st Prize $3.Mr. F. the engines were promptly reversed, so that

over to the officials at Wachang, and a the damage dose to the steamer was small. A number of them hurriedly came over Tung.

Class 27-4 pots of Chinese Orchidseaman soon came up to the captain of the Hankow and took charge of the three pil- Prizes presented by Mr. Ho Tung-1st Prixe steamer, who was on the bridge, and reported soners and had them taken to their quar Mr. Ho Tung, 2nd Prize. Mr. Ho Kom Tong,

that the damage was slight, Group F.

ters where they were dealt with by the military authorities. During the attack on the threatre, a couple of foreigners, one of whom is passing and were slightly injured by some of said to be the Engineer of the Ice Works, were

the missiles that were hurling through the air. broken windows in the Municipal Buildings, Beyond the wrecking of the theatre and a few no further damage was done. Everything was quiet at 6 p.m.

Class. 3.-3 pots of Foliage plants-1st prize 53 Mrs. J. Hughes, and prize $2 Mr. Ha Tung Class 4-2 pots of Dahlias-1st prize 53 M É. M. Hazeland, zod prizė ša Mr. Ho Tung.

Class 5-2 pots of Violets.-1st price 53 Mr. Do Tung, 2nd prize $2 Mrs. J. Hughes....“

Howell

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CUT FLOWERS,—ÓPEN TO ALL EXCEPT CHINESE MARKET GARDENERS,

Class 1-4 Specimen blooms (any variety) $3-Prizes presented by Mr. D. Dorabjecist

Prize 33 Sir Paul Chater, and Prize Mr. Ho Tung.

Class 6.-z pols of Mignonette.-1st prize Mr. Tompkins, and prize 37 Mrs. Saunders,

Class 7.-2 pots of Nasturtium.—1st prize $3 MIs, Turner, zud.prize $2 Mrs. M. W. Stade.

Class 8.- pots of Freesia-1st priza $3 Mr. A. G. Wise, and prize Sa Mr. Ho Tung.

Class 9.-2 pots of Narcissus Tazetta, tall, 1st prize £3 Mr. Ho Tung, 2nd prize $1 Mr. ED.

M. Hazeland.

Class 10.- pots of Begonia,1st prize $3 Mr. E. M. Hazeland.

Class 11-2 pots of Heliotrope, 1st prize S3 Mr. Ho Tung, and prize Sa Mrs. Turnek,

Class 15-4 pots of Ferns, distinct variety. 1st prize $3 Mr. Ho Tung.

Class 13 pot of Best specimen 1st prize $3 Mr. Ho Tung,

He (Captain Azusa then went below and reported particulars of the accident to Prince Fushimi, who was still awake, after which he returned on deck. At about 10.45 p.m. the Devanta lowered eight boats which went to

the assistance of the Shtushu-maru, on which

Class 2-6 Bunches of Cut Flowers only the mast bead lights and a few lights (distinct).-Prizes presented by Mr. D. Do- moving about on deck could be seen. At tago rabjec. tst Prize $5 Ladies Recreation Club, flames were seen issuing from the damaged and Price $3 Mr. F. Howell.

part of the Shindu-maru, and it, was then Class 3-6 Roses, Prizes presented by Mr.known that the vessel had caught fire At 11 Dorabjee.--1st Prize 55 Sir Paul Chater, o'clock the fire had spread considerably, and

2nd Prize 33 Mr. Dorabjee.

Class 4-12 Carnations, and/or Picotees all hands on board could be seen endeavouring Prize's presented by Mr. D. Dorabjecistio extinguish the outbreak. In about an hour Prize 53 Mrs. Jordan.

the fire was got under, but by that time the Class 5 Pansies.-Prizes presented by position of the Japanese vessel was unknown, Mr. D. Dorabjec. 1st Prize $3 Mrs. M. J. D, and all on board the P. and O. steamer werd Stephens, 2nd Prize $; Mr. F. Howell, .

Class 6-4 Button hele bouquets, & Ladiesuch concerned as to what had become of her. Fernand 2 Gentlemen, in glasses or vases, Prizes

At the moment of the collision a sailor of the Shinshu maru clambered on board the Demak, presented by Mr. S. T. Dann,-est prize Mr. M. J. D. Stephens, 2nd prize Mrs. Loureiro... and from him the identity of the Japanese

Group G.

vessel was ascertained. He stated that the

Class 14 pot of Best specimen Palm 1st prize, $3 Mr. Ho Tung. Special prize (55) Mr. E. M. Hazeland...

GROUP 11

CUT FLOWERS,-PEAK GARDENS ONLY. Class 1-4 bunches of cut flowers, distinct variety-tat prize £3 Mr. Layton, '2nd prize 52 Mrs. E. J. Hughes,

Class 2.-4 bunches of Nasturtium, distinct

Mrs. Turner. colours-1st prize $3 Peak Club, 2nd prize Sz.

Class 3-12 Panties.-ist prize $3 Mr. B.- Layton,

Group C

VEGETABLES, -PEAK GARDENS ONLY. Class 1-Best collection of vegetables, not less than 6 varieties-1st prize $6 Mrs. Saun: ders, 2nd price $4 Mrs. E. J. Hugkes,

Class 22 Heada of Celery.-1st prize $3 Mrs. E. M. Hateland, zad price Sz Mr. Ho Tuor

Class 3-1 Cauliflowers.-1st prize $3 Mrs E. J. Uughes, and prize $a Mr. E. M, Hare-

land.

Class 4-1 Cabbages.-1st prize £3 Mrs. Saunders, 2nd prize $2 Mr. G. C. Moxon,

Class 5.2 Lettuces.- 1st prize $3 Mr. Ho Tong, 2nd prize Sz Mrs. Saunders.

Class 8- Turnipst prize $3 Mrs. J. Hughes, and price 32 Mr. Ho Tung.

Class 9-6 Onions-1st prizf $3 Mr. Ho Tung.

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· VEGETABLES,-OPEN TO ALL, EXCEPT

CHINESE MARKET GARDENERS,/ Class 1-Collection of vegetables (not leas than 6 varieties)151 prize S6 Mr. Dorabjee, and prize $4 Mr. P. W, Goldring.

Class 1-2 leads of Celery-ist prze 53 East Point Gardens, and prize $z Mr. H..W. Looker.

Class 3-2 Cauliflowers. 1st prize Sz Mrs. A. Rodger, and prize 52 Mr. Po Tung.

Class 4.-2 Cabbages.-181 príze 53. Six Paul Chater, and prize 52 Mrs. Brewin,

Clase 5-2 Latucas-1st prize $3 Mr. H, W. Looker, zad prize $2 Mr. He Kom Tang.

Class 6.-1 Vegetable Marrows,-1st prize $3 Mrs. E. J. Hughes.

Class 7-6 Beets, prize 33 Mi, Ho Kom

Tong, and prize iz Mr. H. W. Looker.

Class 8.6 Carrets. 1st prize 53-Mr. H. W. Looker, and prize $2 Mrs. A. Rodger.

Class 9-6 Tumipsist prize 53 Mr. H. W. Looker, 2nd prize $2 East Point Gardens,

Class 12 Tomatoes.-1st prize $3 Mr Ho Kom Tong, and prize $2 Mr. Ho Tung.

Class 12-12 Potatoes-1st prize 5 Sergs, W. J. Kerr, 2nd prize St Mr. Hà Kom Tung. Kom Teng, and prize $2 East Point Gardens.

Class 13-15 Radishes-1st prize $3 Mr. Be

Class 14-25 Brussels Sprouts,-1st prize $1 East Point Gardens, and prize $2 Mr. H. W. Looker.

Class 15-25 pots of Peas.-181 prize $3 Mr. Ho Kom Tong, and prize $a East Point Garden. Class 1625 French Beans-1st prize $3 Mr. P. W. Goldring, zud prize $a Mr. 1, W.

Looker,

Group I.

MEMBERS ONLY. ・・・

Best group of Flowering and Foliage plants, not exceeding 40 pats, spice limited to 17 feet by to feet. Prist presented by Siri aul Coster, 1—Mr. Bo Kom Tong.

Group J:

RAILWAY COLLISION.

EIGHT LIVES LOST.

[From Our Own Correspondent.]

Shanghai, 26th February,

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A collision has occurred between

railway.

Eight lives were lost. Thirty-six passengers were injured.

steamer had been chartered by the Govern- trains on the Finghsiang-Siangton ment, and was on her way from Tokuyama to | Ipnoshima to be docked.. The second officer of the Devasha boarded the Shinshu-maru immediately alter the collision, and inquired as to the damage sustained. The Devaula made a little water after the collision, but it was soon pumped out. The damage' sustained by the P. & O, steamer was slight, and above the water-line. Though fully able to continue her voyage, having the Imperial Prince on board; it was thought desirable to put back in Kobe for repairs.

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FOREIGNER'S ACLIDENTAL

DEATH.

FELL DOWN STAIRCASE AT EAST POINT,

F. Raugel, a clerk, once employed in the, Naval Yard, died in the Government Civil Hospital yesterday, the result of a fractured skull, which be received in an accident at Wad- chai, on the night of the a3rd instant. Accord- length on the critical position in which the police before, his death, it appears that of the Alew weeks ago we dwelt at considerable ing to a statement made by Rangel to the

YUAN SHIH;KAL

advanced party in China was placed by the re-night in question, in an inebriated condi- peated soubs to which it was being subjected tion, he went to a certain hops in the by the vacillating powers that be in this Em. Eastern district and was refused admission, pire. As things then were there was every in attempting to descend the staircase be likelihood that Yuan Shih-Kai and his disciples said he lost his hold and went, headlong were to remain ja eclipse for some considerable down the stairway-a distance of about thirty time to come, and our native-contemporaries feet. As the bottom he struck his head against were talking of their forthcoming resignation of the door. The inmates of the bouse, from a the various posts which they held. Not long story they told she police, knew nothing of the after that we heard of the serious illness of a accident until they were told by the amah, highly placed official who had incurred the who had just returned from making a pur imperial displeasure and the fort quod ergo chase, that a foreigner was lying near the propter quod argument was freely applied to doorway and unable to move. The police the case and there were not wanting those who from No. 2 Police Station were called, and, in believed that the. illness in question was an ambulance, the unfortunate man, who had one of those political fictions to which already lost consciousness, was removed to the resort is commonly had to save face in view hospital for attendance. He regained con- of a forthcoming necessary obedience to the Tung, 2nd prize S) Mr. E. M. Hazeland.

Class 10-11 Tomatoes.--14 prize $3 Mr. Ho

command "Right about face. How far such sciousness a few minutes before breathing his was the case we should not like to say, but it fast and was able to give the police his name, Class 11,-25-Radishes.--Ist prize §3 Mr. E.

certainly is a very remarkable coincidence that and to supply them with all the information. M. Hazeland, 2nd prize $a Mr. Ha Tung.

restoration to health has been simpltaneous which accounted for his presence is the in- Class 12-15 pods of Peas.-13t prize $3 Mr.

with the renewed smile of Imperial favour which has been bestowed on Yuan Shib-Kai.

stitution. A. G. Wise, and prize $2 Mr, H. E. Tomkins, Class --Best group of Flowering and FofAs.we pointed out in the article to which re Class 13-25 pods of Runner Beans-tat iage plants, not exceeding 40 pots, space limit ference has been made above, it would have ed to 13 feet by 10 feet. Prise presented by been playing into the hands of the reactionaries prize $3 Mrs. M. W. Blade, 2nd prize $2 Mr. EH.E. Sir Matthew Nathan. Tang Lam Un M. Haceland.

for either Yuan Shit-K'ai or any of his 2.-Best bouquet of Wild Flowers for child enlightened co-workers, to resign, and we Class 14.-1 bunch of Parley.

y.-1st prize 5zren not exceeding 15 years of age. Prize pre are pleased to find they have not takes Mrs. Saunders, and prize St Mrs. M, W. Slade.sented by Mrs. L. Gibba-Miss Joan Rodger. any such unwise step. Between the Eas

3-Best 3 Flowering or Foliage plante intern and the Western minda' there is a pols exhibited by N,C.0's or men of the Hong great gulf fixed,' but it is a mere fordable kong Garrison. Prize presented by B.E. Ma« streamlet in comparison with, the gulf that soparates the average. Westera, intelligence Pence it is impossible to divine the motives from that pure enigms the Imperial Will which prompt these Kaleidoscopic changes. But if there is one thing more than another which our native contemporaries abonid' par- petually din into the ears of thess who can in Any way influence that will, it is the fact that the Nagasaki at 7 pm., on 35th inst, and left again

consistent policy, even if consistently con quick change artist is out of character on the Alm, Tuesday, for Kobe, where she is due political and international stage, and that a to anies 304 Pos, on syth inst.

servative, is far preferabia on every score, except that of picturesqueness, to, the present invertebrate singosities of the Imperial Acrobat Shanghai Maïcuryć

Class 6.6 Beets-1st prize $3 Mr. Ho Tung, and prize S1 Mr. A. G. Wise. To I, a tailor, residing at No. 14, Cochrane

Class 7.-Carrots.-1st prize $3 Mis, Saun. Street, was arraigned before Mr. F. A. Haze-ders, and prize S2 Mr. H. E. Tompkins and The first step towards the extinction of land, this morning, at the Police Count, to Mrs. M. W. Slade. the opium trade appears to have been initiat-answer four charges; uttering a forged order ed by the Home Government. The import on a firm at No. 235, Wing Lok Street and ant announcement which we made in last obtaining three boxes of mushrooms, valued at evening's issue regarding the, determination 5400, under false pretences; forging the sad of the Indian Government to reduce the ing two bales of fungus by fraud, and for forg. order;ustering another forged order and obtain. forthcoming sale of opium by 400 chests per ing the order. Accused was alleged to have month points to the fact that the gradual secured the goods on two different days-zind extinction of the export trade in the drug and 25th inst. Detective-Sergeant Murison from the Indian Empire is aimed at by the made 'the arrest. ‚A plea of not guilty was authorities at Home. The conformity with entered by the defendapt and the case was set the supposed wishes of the Chinese Govern. for further hearing. ment is appareat when it is considered that one of the clauses of the Imperial edict, HE TANG is now so depressed that he bas promulgated in respect of the abolition of decided to send in his resignation as Senior Vice-President of the Yuchuanpu and Acting the opium traffic, provided that opium Junior Vice-President of the Waiwapu (Minis. should be wiped out in China within try of Foreign Affairs) after the Chinese New ten years from the publication of the Year. The results of such a step should be decree. We have time and again con- known before the end of the current month or tended in these columns that the Chin- at the beginning of March. It is believed in esé Government cannot be taken serious. Chinese official circles that H.E. Tang would ly as entertaining the purely Utopian be permitted to resign his responsible appsint. idea that a drug such as opium can be ments if he sends in his resignation, because eradicated from the Empire within that and the Marcha Government, and that he will ke has lost favour with the Empress Dowager short space of time. It would be a millenium follow the example of HI.E. WG Ting-fang (for which might be devoutly wished for, but as merly Chinese minister to the U.8.A.), who re- a writer in the Fall Afall Gaselle suggested signed his post and returned to Canton several

other day, could only be enter months ago.-N. C. 12. News,

Group D.

GENERAL EXHIBITS,-OPEN TO ALL.

CHAMPIONSHIP FOR THE YEAR, OPEN TO

MEMBERS ONLY.

jor-General Broadwood-Sergt. Alleo. Prius Presented by Mr"), Barton. Woo by Mr. F. Haweli (71 marka), My, Ho. Tang (44 marks), East Point Gardens (35 marks). Į

Group E.

PLANTS IN POTS,—OPEN TO ALL,{

Class 1.-6 pots of Annuals or plants raised by Mr. Fung Wa Chun-1st prize 6 Mr. from seed the same season. Prizes presented

Dorabjee, and prize 54 Mr. F. Howell.

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Class 1.—3 pots på Flowering plants.—rot price $4 Mr. Ho Kom Tang: 2nd prize S, Mt. Chon Leep Chee

Foliage, according to the rules of Japanese 4-Best arrangement of Cut Flowers and Art Prize presented by H.E. Sir Matthew

Nathan.-Consul and Mrs. Tanaka,

Class 5 Best kept Private Garden at the Peak. Prize presented by Sir Paul Chater.Mr. Tompkins.

loon. Prixe presented by H.E. Sir Matthew Class 6.—Best kept Frivate Garden at Kow:

Nathan.—Mr. Looker.

Class 7-Best kept Private Garden at Hong, kong, exclusive of the Peak Friss presented by Sit Paul Chai Mà Họ Tung.

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SHIPPING AND MAILS,

MAILI DUE.

Indian (Kwitang) 27th inst, German (Prins Ludwig) rat pros, B000. French (Ernest Simonx) 4th prox. American (Korea) Bib prox. Australian (ChangskaÏ ́1310 prox,” Canadizo (Empress of China) 13th proz, Tho N. Y, K. chartered as, Dardanus Ea- ropean Line left Singapore for this port on zand idst, and is expected here on 28th inst

The C. P. R. Cols us. Athenian arrived at

The Imperial German Mail s.s. Prin Lud wig carrying the German, Malls with- dater from Bersia of the 29th ult., leit Singapore on 25th inst, at 6 a.m., and may be expected kara |99; 14) proz, at NYON.