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HONGKONG, CANTON AND "MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LTD.

HALF-YEARLY MEETING.

The eighty-second ordinary half-yearly meet- ing of shareholders in the Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboat Co., Ld., was held at the office of the company, Hotel Mansions, at noon, last Tuniday, Mr. A. Haupt presided, and there wero present Messrs, R. Shewan, A. Fuchs, C. H. Ross, W. Holms, F.A. Gomes, C. Leozmann and C. Thiel (Directors): Capt. W. E. Clarks (Secretary); Mesurs. A. H. M. da Silva, J. J. Leiria, 3. Arnold, J. E. Ellis, E. Georg, Chau Slu Ki, W. Dawley, G. de Champeaux and P. Tester.

Captain Clarke read the notice calling the meeting.

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY AUGUST 17 1907.

There are fifteen class rooms, each measur- ing twenty-five feet by thiny feet, with a height of fourteen feet six inchen. The floors are of cement concrete, în coriúgnied, arch plates, 'carried by steel joists, with a heavy sieel gir

der, running the full length of the 'building," to support the Joists in centro. The roof is of steel throughout, covered with French tiles and the cebing is of camphor wood.

The bathroom, measuring forty feet by fifteen feet, is so arranged that eighty boys at a time are able to have a good shower bath. There are six teachers' bath rooms, also fitted with shower baths. All the baths are supplied from two steel water tanks, fitted on the roof of the boys' bath room, and connected with the steel

maio.

The clothes room is supplied with camphor wood shelves to carry the clothes baskets, and 60 camphor wood lockers, each fitted with lock and key. The refectory seats, sixty boys: There are two provision store rooms, and one bnok storeroom, fitted with alelves. It is notable that the steel work of roof, balustrades," and all iron-work was manufactured on the premises, under the direct supervision of the builder, Mr. R. Hamilton. The new building is connected with the old age by a steel bridge thirty feet long.

Before the ceremony of opening which was quite simple, His Excellency and other gentle men interested in education inspected the building and then proceeded to the old school where on entering the place set apart for the meeting he was greeted with a salute by u guard of honour of raders under Captin Phillips, S. V.I.

The Chairman said iGentlemen,—The re- port and accounts having been in your hands, for some days, we will, with your permission, taka them as read. During the period under re- view the depression in trade generally has caus- ed a falling off in our freight business, which influences adversely the Chinese passenger traffic. The loux'in "exchange of Chiense sub- sidiary coinage ins bean very heavy, amount ing to $31,042.23. The working of the River service continues to gi e very poor and unsatisfactory results. Poor rice crops and the unsettled state of the people in this part of the country must account in large measure for the present bad trade. Competition on all the lines operated by the company continues to be. There were present in the brightly decorated very severe, while our disbursements for cost room His Excellencs and Miss Anderson, Mr. of cont and generally up keep have increased. C. Seven, the Rev. Father Rivet, Mr. J. B. Our share of the heavy cust of repairs to the Elcom, D. P. E. Mr. M. Hellier, Mr. Bpakler, steamer Mengah caused by standing during Consul General for the Nellierlands, and many

friends and well wishers of the school. the typhoon of the Eth September, 1966,

After a gether with

short programme musical and physi. cal by boys of the school, Brother Michael delivered, a speech in the course of which he said that this was a memorable and never to be forgotten day in the history of St. Joseph's Institution, and a joyous and happy one for the present teachers and pupils and for himself in particular, on seeing assembled so many here. factors

And well wishing friends, who had come to greet them on the completion of the new school, which was net only one of the best ever erected in these Settlements but the

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the necessary repairs to complete. for overhaul and increared cabin accommoda tion to fit her for the Canton line at a cost of $14.525.36 amounted in all to 19.15371. Your directors me of the opinion that part of these hese heavy expenses

form a just claim on the un- derwriting account, and, theref we, have debit ed the insurance fund with $jc,000,.transler. ring that amount to profit and loss account. Including the above sum of $14.511.36 there has been expended on the various vessels of the fleet for annual docking and repairs, and the cost consequent upon the Poran and Nan ning stranding, a total sum of $59,334.89. Ou the 11th June the steamer Salman struck a rock when proceeding through the Shiu Hing garge, causing serjatis damage, and in conse quence bad to be beached. She has since been refonted and repaired, re- suming her run on the 15th ultimo from Canton to Wuchow. The cost of these sepsis will come into the second half year's working. Turning to the accounts you will note that the value of the 3/8the share in the steamer Powan transferred to China Navigation Co. has beco deducted from the book value of steamers,

Loans on mortgage have been reduced by $140,000, and share investment account by $53.785.00 by sale of certain holdings at a fair profit, which has enabled your directors to pay off the temporary loan from the Hongkong, and Shanghai Bank. The interest on this lose, amounting to $5,300, has been debited to investment interest account. The investment fluctuation account has been adjusted to meet meet the market value of the shares held by the

Company. I do not think there is anything clas that calls for particular notice, but should any shareholders require any further, informa. tion I shall have much pleasure in answering any questions.

No questions were asked.

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in the entire Best It would accommodate an extra 600 pupils, I was both fire proof and white ant proof. His reason for having taken the latter precaution was that it was scarcely five years since the two wings, and front verandah had been added to the old building, and yet, the pest had made its appearance, and 30 great was the damage done that in less than two years hence the foort and roof would have to be renewed. He had made up his mind to erect a building in which the first cost would be the only cost, and carrying out this plan had the good fortune to secure the able and energetic engineer Mr. Hamilton, who threw

Two Kwang Viceroyalty.

SHUM'S TACTICS SUCCESSFUL.

NEW VICEROY APPOINTED.

FORMER KWANGTUNG GOVERNOR'S ELEVATION.

H.E. TS'EN CHUN-SHUAN.

ANTI-OPIUM CAMPAIGN,

CLOSING OF THE DIVANË.

CELEBRATIONS AT CANTON,

· [From Our Own Correspondent.]

Canton, 9th August,

The Central Anti-Opieni Association's Hos- pital for the treatment of opium smoking patients established within the building of the Po iz Monastery outside the Westen gale was opened to day. The cling Provincial Judge, Kung Sam Tsum, was present to per- form the opening ceremony.

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sent officers, to accom the police to inspect the different divans bidered all the opiam smoking rooms and to be removed. Ou the 1st day of the 7th, five opium divau keepers were arrestedthe police of No. 4 Police Station for nosing their establish. ments in time. Anofive were, last Satur day, arrested by the era of No. 3 Polica Station. These mene been sent to: the Central Police Station lal and punishment.

SINGAPORE SHAL JURORS.

THEIR CASTRÚIC' WANTS.

Alt the opium divans in the city were closed What with the consible number of im quietly last: night. There were no disturbances portant cases that, at thecent Assires, have whatever. Many of the divaos were closed claimed the attention unusual proportion

appointed date, and the places con-

of special jurora, the Sine Court, remarks- verted into other kinds of businesses. A proces- the Singapore Free. F. bas held a large sion organised by the Central Anti-Oplum 73 placa in the minds ogood many of the sociation was taken part in by all classes of principal residents ige place, whether people. The procession passed through a they were captured love or no And it number of streets, Among the displays were

should be said that the leme Court of this, some depicting the most evil results arising Colony, in spite of the grudicial perspicacity from opium smoking, which un doubt will of the Bench and the fopic eloquence and serve as a warning to others. The military legal acumen of the Bardot yet all that I

of Admiral and Commander-in-chief Light to be in at least omipor though opt Chun's regiments praded the streets fɛom an feried to here is the back on-idera

unimportant detail. Why tought to be re early hour this morning. To celebrate the hccasion many of the shops throughout the

or the gastronomic w, ni the special City have been tastefully decorated with

In accordance with the veproper, precedents bantings, floral desigur, etc., and some have in other Supreme Coutin His Majesty's dominions. The officer de Supreme Court carried out a scheme of illuminations for this evening. All the anti-oplan institu. within whose jurisdiction master should fall tions are heartily cooperating in the celebra- is, we find, the Sheriff. s

is quite true that tions and rejoicings, and all the wrienta pre- there is time for special jus to hurry off to sented an extra lively appearance today. Thele Singapore Club, of wh most of

them are Canton Native Press Association will observe likely to be members, they can there to-morrow as a general holiday to commemorate atisfy, with not tog ná time to spare, the prohibition of opium smoking. There will and at their own coatshe wants the. he no issue of newspapers to-morrow,

inner man. Burch woube, perhaps morg gratifying to the juror 1 mars in co sonance with the big dignity of the Supreme Court itself, if thsheriff, from due provision in the Fatima es the Judicial Des partment in that end, w to arrange and purvey a luncheon for theecial jurors in a style that would do the to credit, and be a fitting recognition of the vits of the public. services of such valuable cet

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As the genile men who may be impannel as special jurors. The present incumbent ofa tffice of Sheriff of Singapore is a gentlem of and it would not be his fault, theequisite vote being sanctioned, if the mitpfbenf. the special Jurier at the Assizes were Nuit "hdanmely provided for, Some amusing micfrom the Calcutta Asian show that there arorecedents enough, and also that we are nd somewhat remote from that period when Po wrote of a British Court of law

ORÍUN SMOKING OFFICIALS. The high authorities have decided to lake steps to deal with all officials who may still be addicted to the opion smoking babit, as the vix months' mit allowed for the riddance of the habit has now expired A number of weiyuane will be appointed whose duty will be to as Certain which of the off inls are still addicted to the drug. It is the opininu of the authorities that the officin's who have no given up the drug ought to be severely purished in order to set an example to others, and no doubt the authorities will act accordingly.

AMERICAN BYCOTT FUNDS. The funds raised by the American Boycot Association is to be appropriated towards the funds of the Central Anti-Opium Association; hut.the boycott 'leaders, Meisrs. Fue and HA have been rent to foreign countries to study industrial methods and their expenses aro to be defrayed by the Association, so that a certain sum of money had to be deducted for the pur. pase and the remainder of the funds is to be

We have received two important telegrams from our own correspond-voted to the Asti Opium Association's use.

his whole soul into his work and spent all his ents in Canton, which, we venture to think, will prove of the utmost in- time in seeing after even the smallest details

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It was not necessary for him to sound Mr terest to readers. They are as follows:- Hamilton's praises as the building was one of the best advertisements he could have to show what he was capable of doing.

Shameen, 13th August, 1.10 p.m.

He regarded the erection of a new school, if properly conducted, as a greater safeguard to a nating than the most formidable battleship. His Excellency Cheong Yun Chun, late Governor of the Kwang- Of what use were powerful fleets, and strong

arts, unless they find loyal and well-tung provinces and at the present time Governor of Hongy, has been where, if not in schont, could this loyalty disciplined med 10 man the

Rans; and I and patriotism be taught?

alty appointed Viceroy of Cauton..

seemed to him, the virtues very much wanting in many boys were a spirit of self-sacrifice and love

The Chai an moved, the adoption of the of duty. About a year ago, the Major General

report and accounts.

Mr. Leirin seconded.

The motion was carried unanimously. Mr. Ellis proposed the confirmation of Messrs, R. Sheway, A. Fuchs, C. H. Ross and W. Helms as director. Mr. da Silva seconded. Mr. Georg proposed the re-election of Mr. R. Showan and Mt. W. Helms as directors.

Mr. Chau Siù Ki seconded," Carried.

Carried.

Mr. Dawley moved the election of Messrs,

A. O'D. Gourdin and W, I, Potts as auditors for the ensuing hall year.

Mr. Leozmann seconded. Carried... The

Chairman Tha! concludes the business of the meeting, gentlemen. Divid. end warrants are now ready and may be obtained upon application. Thank you for your attendance,

THE NEW BROTHERS' SCHOOL AT SINGAPORE,

A MONUMENT TO. PERSEVERANCE AND

KNERGY..

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expressed a wish that all the school boys shuld join the Cadet Corps, he was sorry

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state that all did not express a willingness to comply with this order, because it meant a little sacrifice. They had to remedy this evil by showing the pupils the necessity of obe dience to their superiors. When those on whom the responsibilities of the nation rested,

The second telegram is in the following terms —

Shameen, 13th August,

2.16 p.m.

The resignation of His Excellency Shum, as Viceroy of the Liang

expressed a wish that, for the public good, Kwang, has been accepted by the Imperial authorities.

certain regulations ought, to be carried out it was the duty of every citizen to obey. This would necessarily call for self-sacrifice, which

His Excellency Cheong Yun Chun, who was formerly at Canton, and

always brings with it a certain amount of is now Governor of Honan, has been appointed to the vacant position.

trouble, but duty and patriotism could not be acquired while reposing on doway couches or resting under shady canopies..

He thanked all the kind friends and

gene-

An Imperial Edict confirming the substantive appointment has been

rous benefactors, for the assistance. given to issued. erect this building. Generations yet to conic who should receive their education within these walls would bless their memory, for though business was bad, and the | horizon far from bright, the cheerful manuer with which they had received him brought to, his mind a passage from the Earl of Meath's pamphlet Not to close your eyes or refuse aid 10 those who are engaged in moulding the characters of those who are to come after us, and upon whom the weal or woe of the nation depends."

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AN UNDESIRED GIET.

It is stated from Mukden that one morning not many days ago when entering his study, RE. Viceroy Hou Shih chang, suddenly! perceived a strange book lying upon his desk, which upon being opened was found to ht collection of rather crude drawings, apparently the work of malcontents. the first drawing

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OPIUM "PLANTING” CASH,

or GREAT IMPORTANCE TO THE SHIPPING

COMMUNITY,

APPUAL CASE AT SINGAPORE,

NONAM SOCIETY.

Yesterday a large assembly met at the head- quarters of the Honam Anti-Opium Society in honour of the anniversary of the opening of that society, and in celebration of the occasion of the closing of the opium divans in the City. Several gentlemen were present who delivered speeches on the evils of the drag. A tea party which was at a late hour display of fire was then held before the meeting disperse the initial sust be of the string to celebble succ ss anti-opium movement.

CELEBRATIONS AT WONGSKA,

The Canton Anti-Onium Sociaty held its celebrations at its headquarters in Wongsha, Thit society is the originator of the anti-opium movement in Canton. All other anti-opium societies of the City and Honam were invited ‚to send represcritatives, Many speeches wera made by members and visitors and a tea party was held in the afternoon when crackers ware let off in great profusion.

THE PROCESSION,

12th August.

Die Kungry Judges soonj ventence sign, And wrticles bang that ymen may slits.. The passage reads thu

One of our "contempgio referring to the matter of Jurymen and leir luncheons, said that the present Sheriff ice first of those who have held at high offices provide luncheons for special Jurymen durij the currency of a long and tedious case. bere, however, it was wrong, as the Hon'ble MA. A. Apcar, during, the period of his Shrievay, invariably saw that the inner men, of thog who had to it for many weary hours, listeng to the often rather Counsel, were aniply provided for. wearisome arguments learned

Not a little quiet f and amusement was caused when an eminej Counsel sogaged in the Jute case said if no one else would, he intended to stapdie special jurors lunch, This it was pointer out to him would hardly do and might even È construed into a breach of professional eljuette if nothing worse. Jurors are after al only human and made of the same poor wek flesh and blood as the common herd, andion could they be expected. to look with other han favour upon a man who had provided themwith a luncheon, some of the "ingredient" of wich had been; Mayonnaise de poisson, galantie de poulet en aspic; chaud froid de caliles are champaignoni, jambon en cele; to say 'noping of a little thing like a saverin aux carlis or a trifle like Bavaroise d'

bricots Nol ni the affair ne martera pas ! It would be undue influenceín excelsis, especial- ly the Baots for Apricots, we consider, have a particularly oftening not to say languorous effect upon ones more brutal instincts

The procession inaugurated by the Central Anti-opium Association held on the 11 day of the 7th moon was a decided success. The people thronged the streets in surging crowds, and when the procession passed, the different thoroughfares were practically blocked. Most of the anti-opium societies, schools and other institutions took part in the procession in which

We believe we are right in relating that on one occasion is Calcutta, as a result of the jury. numerous designs and displays were exhibiled, showing the evil resulta of opium smoking. The having been iterally starred or at any rate bands took part in the procession-the military being compelled to gobble their tiffins at such band of the Admiral and Commander-in-, & pace that they were almost all suffering from Chirl's regiment and, the band belonging to 8. (great pan inside) they promptly stopped. the Salt Commissioner's yamen. Numerous counsel for the prosecution in bis opening after floral designs were also displayed in the pro- lunch and intimated that they wanted to hear cession. A number of restaurants, tea houses,

no more.", Si minje varo, etc. &c., donated cakes and drinks and other catables for the benefit of the processionists, Numerous newspapers also sent displays for this procession. The students of the different. anti-opium societies, wore the badge of their respective kocieties, and the scholars" werd marched in front of the procession.

ANTI-OPIUM."PİLLS.

ANTI-OPIUM HOSPITAL.

The opening ceremony of the Central Anti- op'um Association's Hospital for the treatment of opium smoking patients took place on the at day of the 7th moon. There were present the Acting Provincial Judge, Kung Sum-team, the two magistrates of Nambai and Punyu, the polica authorities and several thousand people representing the schools, members of the com to the chair and after making a speech de

Mr. Ellia on 6th inst mentioned, to Mr. The Singapore Free Press of 4th inst, spyşt- His Excellency said that it was with great

Justice Fisher in the Supreme Court the appeal Saturday saw the consummation of the project satisfaction they had come there that day to

of Jacob Bruhn, master of the s.s. Devawongse for which for so long a time Brother Michael, see the completion of a great work, and he was was that of a mounted suldier,sword in hand He appearest for appellant, in this appeal

At the opening ceremony, the Acting Pro the director of St. Joseph's Institution, has happy to be able to congratulate his friend on slashing away at a number of cowering which was one of the first, if not the first, case vincial Judge, Kung Sum-tsum, was informed worked with unflagging energy and persistence, the magnificent building he had been able to enemies, whose uniforms belonged to the under the new opium ordinance with regard to

by the Committee of the Hospital that the It was appropriate in every sense that the open-add to the sclinal here. With the excellence army of a certain nation which shall be opium being found on board vessels coming different Chinese chemists have generously ing of the large, new schoot which Brother of design and workmanship in the building he nameless. he second picture contained three into part, The matter was of extreme import agreed to distribute a quantity of anti-opiam Michael has for years aimed at obtaining, was sure all who had been over it would con- mea and under them were five characters, ance to the shipping community generally, pif's in the poor people, and have formed them should come just before the Director is leaving our, and the architect was to be congratulated meaning "The Greatest of Chinese Sinners, mainly turning on the construction of the elves in a society for the purpose. The

to take a holiday and rest which be SingaporeTM

on his work. He had always taken a special On the side of each man were charac ers Ordinance, as to what was the duty greatly needs. During the regime of His Ex-interest in education and he knew that Brother showing who he was; the first was supposed to owners and ships masters. They desired, and Acting Provincial Judge: stated that it was necessary for rach chemist to send a somn. cellency Sir John Anderson increased attention Michael had sometimes felt that the burden of represent Tseng Kua-fan (the first Marquis of he understood the Attorney General equally sale of the pills to the Police Department for bas been drawn to the subject of education in getting together the large sum necessary to be that name who conquered the Taiping rebels desired, that the point should be decided by analysis to ascertain if they contain any mor the Colony, a department which still suffers braised for this building was too much for and captured their capital, Na king, in 1864), full bench. And he asked his Lordship to phia, as it was the authorities' duty to guard the from years of cumulative neglect and in differ him. It had prayed somewhat on his mind

the next represented Marquis Tso Tsung-tang, adjours the hearing of the appeal to a fullife of the people, since several opium smokers ence. When-His Excellency leaves, this Colony and he regretted to know also on his health, the conqueror of the Mohammedan rebels of Court.

hava succumbed to the effects of taking anti- His Lordship Afer the Penang appeal opium, pills and herbs. After the analysis by one of the most notable features of his rule and he was glad to learn that he was going Kaosa in the seventies, and the third man was will be the extraordinary growth which has to take a holiday. They would all hops that Marquis Li Hong-chang, whose history mast Court there will be three judges here."

an expert chemist the authorities will sanction Jaken place in

for education, ibanks he would return with renewed strength and

of us know something about-more or less. Mr. Ellis said there was no hurry. A fine of

the sale and distribution of the pills if they to the fostering power of his interest and vigour; he could not say real because of that he. The third picture was a most gruesome one $1,000 was imposed and had been paid. This contain no deleterious drugs. sympathy, In that interest and sympathy still had the greatest amount possible. The and slip contained the Brother Michael and the fostitution have

into antil after this appeal. always had a very large share and Sir John was full biding he hoped they would soon see as mes. The first represented a man divide three was directed to be withheld by the magistrate,

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Mr. G. 8. Carver, on behalf of the Attorney eager pupils as the old one, of pupils who half by the executioner's sword. This man was obviously gratified on Saturday at being able to would imbibe some of the Director's enthusiasm, designated "Yuan" (Viceroy Yuan Shih-kai): General, agreed to the postponement. He did

pupils declare so fire a building open, and prьCHICANE. Perely in their scholastic attainments but also vertically into two parts. Under this one was "fina being withheld." It had been paid,

who would do their teachers credit not the second man had his head divided not however know what was meant by the ready for use, save for a few finishing touches,

Situated on the Waterloo-st. side of the block in imbibing the sentiments of loyalty and pat- the character "Chang" (Viceroy Chang Chih- Mr. Ellis: Withheld by the magistrate. I the new school is three stories high and 172 riotism. fent long and 37 feet wide, whilst the uniform Michael This he was qure would give Brather tung). The third man had his cracium slashed understafid it has not been paid over to the

assistants even greater gratifi. off as to its upper part and under him was the Opium Farmer. height of each floor in 14 feet. The cation than successes in scholarships and ex- character "Tačn" (Viceroy Tula Ch'un-haves). His Lordship ordered the matter to stand foundations of the school ate of cement con- aminations, forit was the formation of character

There were a few more pictures in the book; aver after the Penang Appeal Court, thus met three and a half times the breadth of the in which he believed the Brother attached the crete, walls and piers, and they rest on 6,000 Bakugre test importance. He had much pleasure tone and effect, but not so plain to the discern Press. piles, giving a factor of safety or six added, in in declaring the school open (applause).

re-eived from different anti-opium societies in ment as the three drawings noted in the fore- which is the strength of the six hundred extra After the National Anthem the meeting going. The strictest investigation ordered by

other towns were read out to the ariembly piles, and the consolidation of the ground. All broke up and those present spent some tims Viceroy Hali Shih-ch'ang failed to reveal who IT is stated that Bangkok boasts of more motor amid cheers. After numerous speeches were the piers and arches are of square bricks, laid

in inspecting the new building.

It was that had had the audacity to place the cars than Singapore with all its progress. A mad, a tea party was held before the assem in best cement mortar. The arches are streng.

book of drawings-they were more like cari recent arrival states that during the few days bly dispersed. At the ceremony a doctor was thened with steel girders, carried round the

catures the Viceregal desk.-N. C. D. he spent in Singapore he saw only about half also appointed to the institution and, when whole building, and tied together with fish For some time past the Slam Postal authorities | News.

a dozen motors, whiin during his first day in | requirements demand, more physicians will be Bangkok ha encountered about a hundred of | appointed. plater. These girders are calculated to carry have been considering the advisability of issuing

different shapes and sixes, the whole structure above them, with the same stamps of a higher valse than are obtainable factor of safety. There are three rounds of at present. Often the big packets of leiter to IN consequence of the loss of a large quantity girders, one for each floor, and one on the top, China required stamps to the value of Tes of coal from lighters lying off Kawloon during TANG TAM YUX, a coolie, with so fixed pisce of to receive the root. The walls are of Chinese 250, on them, while the registered letters sent the past week, Sergeant. Jackson, of the Water abode, pleaded guilty before Mr. F. Hazein brick, ia best lime mortar, The staircase in

Iolice Station, was deputed to look into the at the Police Court, this morning (1zıl font.), 10. twenty feet, by eighteen feet, with four flights away every mail by the big business houses

require a lot of postage.

At prevent the matter. As the result of carbsul lavestigation he stealing a despatch-box, containing correspond of stairs, two single, and two double. there highest stamp that can be purchased is one arrested the masters of five fishing boats last once; the property of the Imperial Maritime are seventy-two double doors, made of the best tical, but it is hoped shortly to introduce Monday afternoon, and on each boat recovered Customs. The letter box belongs to the Sha camphor wood; the bottom balves are panelled stamps of the value of 21 3, 5, to 20; and do, que bay were seized, bo Tresday renty Chung Casing (Capt. Aswingdon) this monided, and the top halves are filled with ticals each. The forthcoming reduction inilate he charged the quintette before Mr. F. A Haze morning, ready to be taken back to Sht g

reduction in the six bags morning, steamer Hot charges for foreign postage in the class room on the ground floor, there changes in the stamps of lower value. The land, in the Police Court, with unlawful pos Chung, when the defendant happened along is a large sliding double door, twelve feet, alto present red salt stamp will be changed to four session. Not one of the accused was able to and annexed it. The Customs messenger, Tan Kwai, saw the theft and gave the thief in charged His Worship passed sentence of three Woeke3 hard labour and six hours' stocks, 15

movable louvres.

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OLD FRUIT THIEF SEIZED,

-the wondeRPUL EXCUSESİ,

13th inst At the Police Court, to-day, Lo Yanj a fisher- Territory, was charged before Mr. E. H. J. ..: man, living at 13, Sai Kung Road, New Gompers with being found in a garden at Kowloon City last night with the intention of committing a felony. The garden in question is owned by a shopkeeper named Leung On, who resides at 16, Bl. There

His Worship What were you doing in this man's garden at that time of night?

The replies the accused gave were good. Ät. first he stated that he was not within 100 yards of the place. Then he forgot himself and said that beans passing the garden and called in. Finally, somebody struck him with a stope on the arm. He felt

sure and went into the place to gather some guava leaves to cub, the arm. None of which caught on, needless to say.

The evidence of the complainant and his foki. was to the effect that, for some time past some person or persons have been in the habit of stealing Inrge quantities of fruit from the gare dea-especially guavas. Last night a watch was kept. About half an hour after the master- and the foki had lain, in wait the accused and another man were seen creeping into the garden. The pair walked up to a free in the middle of the grounds. Aravon as they had gal to work picking the fruit they were puz sued. Accused was

captured, his accomplice prisoner was turned

having escaped. munity, the press, etc. The Judge was voted

all of which were more or less revolutionary in ing the wishes of counsel.-Singapore Frescared the hospital opened. The telegrams over to Inspector Cameron morning com-.

each fined £25, the alterative being six weeks

of camphor wood-filted with four glass panels, atts, the blue 12 to nine, and the brown 24 to give a satisfactory explanation and they were two feet by two feet, which when opened, con- eighteen. New stamps will be issued in each perte two class rogms into a large lecture hall. I cais.

CONGRATULATORY TELEGRAMS. Teleg ams were received from the Hongkong Shewmepo, Fatihan Anti-opium Society, Shang- hai Cantonese Society, Hankow Southerners Society, and from the Cantonese in the Strait Settlements, congratulating the Association.on the occasion of the closing of the apium divans throughout the city.

RECALCITRANT' DIVAN KEEPERS.

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at Kowloon City Police Station. Early plainant and his foki found a sack, which accused admitted belonged to him, lying at the foot of the guava tree. Some, distance lower down they picked up about a dozen guavas,

Accused had nothing further to say in his own defança. In fact he tried to make another excuse, but failed.

His Worship then sent him to gael for wook.

THE Foochow arcoal and dockyard, which

were closed last year by thà, then Acting: Viceroy of the Min-Ché provinces, H.E. Chung Bhan, owing to differences with tha French Superintendent, are, wa. informed, soon to be re-opened by the authorities, who The Magistrate of Nambol has deputed have appointed Fantai Ho Kun-lien to be direct officers and the fißass of the different parts of or of the works. It appears that this step has the city to make investigations to ascertain if all been taken in consequence of japanesa ini. the opium dens within their circuit have bean portunities representativas of that nationa closed or not and to report at an early date. The having lately been persistent la thalf afforis są twa district magistrates of Namhol and Pdaya || be allowed to lease the Arsenal, etc.