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Entimation.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 1907.

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* LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Tut English mail of the roth August was delivered in London on the gtli'instant;

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The Chinese coolies who were attempting to land at Kobe were sent back to Tairen os gth

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STATION leave of absence has been granted to Lieutenant A. 1. Ogle, Royal Engineers, from fath to 16th September.

FOUR U.S. battleships have entered the League Island dockyards for a preliminary overhauling before starting on the Pacific voyage.

OFFICIAL returns to 4th, inst. of destruction wrought by the floods in Japan give the number of deaths at 348. Seventy pärsous have been injured, and 173 are reported missing.

The new Treaty has been published, signed

between the Japanese Department of Com munications and the longkong Post Office Bureau, relating to the accelerated parcels post. THE U.S. battleship St. Louis, forerunner of the Atlantic feel, has arrived at San Francisco, having come by way of the Straits of Magella, Har crew is represented as declaring that the cruise was accomplished without any difficulty."

VICAHOY Yuan Shih-kai, has issued an order to the Matiting Customs that all luggage of officials who travel officially, or other goods of nfficials, shall be duly examined in the same way as those of private persons, so as to check all sinuggling.

THE YUMOHOW RIOTS:

ORIGIN OF THE DISTURBANCE.

REINFORCEMENTS" FOR"; PAKHOL/

[From Our Own Corrispondente),

Canton, 9th September." "Further despatches, by telegram, have been received from the district of Fong Shing in connection with the recent disturbance there It is reported that the rising, had its origin.in the mutiny of a band of soldiers who wers joined by a number of "baudits. The con- federacy then proceeded to attack the city of Yumchow, but were repulsed. Magistrats, Sung, the members of his family, and some of the secretarios aunched to the official yamen were, as reported by telegram on Saturday,

killed.

The now Admiral of Kwangiung, Chuan Ping-chik, has returned to Canton from Boca. Tigris la confer with the Provincial Authorities and complete arrangements for despatching more troops to the scene of the disturbance.

Accompanying Brigadier-General Li Chun on the chartered transport Chiyain en route ta Pakhol is expectant Magistrate. Li Tak-ming, who has been appointed suctenor to the inte Magistrate Sung of Foog Shing."

Yesterday further reinforcements, with com- missariat, were urgently despatched to Yam- chow.

Upon receiving the first news of the outbreak at Yumchow, the Acting Viceroy communicated the report by telegram to Peking,**

Telegraphic insiructions have since been

received from the capital directing H.E. Wu to take all necessary measures at bace to put down the embrynic rising effectively. At the same time Viceroy-designale Chang is reparied South, without delay, in order to co-operate in to have been instructed by cable to proceed the measures already initiated to suppress the rioters,

Later.

Commodore Yau Po-yun, has started from Sha Kok on the gunboat Fu Po with troops op board, bound for Påkhoi.

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THE RIGHTS OF A CONSIGNED.

DELTA DIŠEUTE OVER DAMAGED FLOUR,

GANTON DAY BY DAY.

THE POLICE FORCE.

At the Supreme Court, this morning, in

[From Our Own Correspondent.] Summary Jurisdiction, his Honour Mr. A. G.

Canton, 9th September. Wise, Paisne Judge, gava bi de îsion in the Yesterday all the district police stations action brought by Messrs. Dang Chee and established in the diffament quarters of the city Company against the owners of the Australian | were abolished, in accordance with the new liner Aldenham,

On a recent voyage from Australia the Al-Acting Provincial Judge, who is at present regulations recently promulgated by the has brought, among other cargo, about doing a great deal in reforming the police 8:0 bags of flour, consigned to Messrs. Dang system of the province. All officials and wei- Chea and Company, and the majority of it was yuans in connection with these stations have taken delivery of shortly after the vessel's arrival. bien discharged. The only exception is the 51 bags were found to have been damaged, Hosam Station, which will remain as before. and the consignees refused to take delivery of them. Correspondence was entered into between Messrs. Gibb, Livingston and Com pany (agents for the E. and A line), and Baaily the consignees took delivery of the flour P. Lammert represented the consignees and alier a survey had been made, at which Mr. G

Mr, Douglas represented the ship. Three bags of flour were found apparently in good order and Messrs Daug Chee accepted these and amended their claim to 48 bags. These 48 were sold by auction by Mr. G. P. Lammert and the consignees sued the owners of the ship for Sroj, difference between the price for which the rest of the four was sold - and that realised by auction.

Mr. Goldring, who represented the plaintiffs, saki bis clients brought the action on principle the principle was that on the facts set forth la the shipper's bill of lading they should be liable for the damage to the four. The goods shipowner and this was the first occasion when were damaged through the fogligence of the the shipping company had refused to make good the loss sustained. The flour bags had been broken and re-sewn. There was an Act passed by the Commonwealth of Australia which rendered null and void he clauses which were usually inserted in bills of lading for the protection of the shipowner. The ordinary bill of lading relieved the shipowner from all

Bability.

The Puisse Judge-It will in time. Mr. Goldring, proceeding, pointed out that THE FRENCH SIKBAY MURDER, the Commonwealth had taken what scerned to be a reasonable step by passing this Act, which TRIAL OPENED.

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At the Magistracy, this afternoon, thể trial

of 45. Hill Road, Yau-mati, Tie On, Ho Hang and Hung Kao, of 300, Des Voeux Road

West-for the murder of Lum Choi, a chipen: ter, residing at a58, Das Vœux Road, on the 27th ultimo, was opened before Mr.. F. A. Hazeland, first police-magistrate, A. S. WATSON & CO., CHARLES DEAN and William Riley, seamen,

Inspector Collett, of 0.7, Police Station, 8.5, Indrauilli, who were arrested some weeks conducted the case for the police; Sergeant Fenton, who was in charge of the Western ago for stabbing Mr. G. G. Thorne, the 'third officer of the ship, under circumstances already the proceedings. Mr. Crowther Smith, who district at the time of the murder, watched recorded in these columns, were convicted-a-way retained for the defence of one of the the Police Court, to-day. 'Mr. Hazeland sen tenced Dean four months hard labour and accused, withdrew from the case...

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His Worship-What happened in this case? Riley to six weeks' imprironment.

Inspector Calient would ask for the dis- charge of the third and fourth defendante.

His Worship-Are you going to call them as witnesses?

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PERFUMERS.

THE HONGKONG, DISPENSARY. Hongkong, 7th September, 1907.

BIRTHS.

DEATHS.

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THE moby friends of Mr. W. J. Wiglesworth,, who was for some years ja she-Chartered Bank in Shanghai, will be deeply grieved to hear of

On August. 30, 1907, at Tsinanfu, to Prof. --and Mrs. R. A. GOODCELL, 4 100.

On September 4, 1997, at Shanghai, to Mr.hi death at Hankuw, at the early age of and Mr. F. LARGE, a son,

twenty-six. Few of the younger members of the community enjoyed greater popularity than Mr. Wiglesworth during his stay in. Shanghai. He was a member of the Light Horse, and of, the Victoria Fire Company, und he was much missed when in the course of business he was transferred to the Bank's branch at tankew,

HELENE ANTONIE, daughter of Dr. Kati Justi 3 a.m. 10 months old. 3. Robinson Road.

[819 On September 3, 1997, at Alameda, Cali- fornia, FREDERICK UGDEN of Ogden Bros., Shanghai,

On September 4, 1907, at Hankow, W. J. WIGLESWORTH, Chartered Bank of India, Aus tralia and China, aged 26 years.

On September 5, 1957, at Shanghii, jou ALEXANDER STEWART, aged 67 years.

The Hongkong Celegraph

A. FRENCH company which manufactures Port land cement nt Haiphong, in Toukin, has got on so well that it now finds itself in a position io export the article to China, Siam, the Philip pines, Japan, and Siberia. Bat its chances of caring profit there against formidable trade rivals in the field are small, owing, to cement baing burdened with an export duty of two per cent. in Jado-China. The Minister for the Colonies has been asked to remit the duty to. foreign markets. enable the company to make headway in

HONGKONG, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1967.

BLUK RIBBON OF THE AILANT

In the maiden trip of the new Cunard FUNG IP YAU, a fisherman, of fishing beat liner, the s.s. Lusitania, is seen the largest 21180 11; got into the toils last night. He and the fastest boat afloat-the greatest ship, was caught fishing with dynamite in Tung in fact, in the world speeding across the Chung Bay, by Policeman Berries who Atlantic. Until comparatively lately the happened to be going pass 'in a dinghy largest and almost the fastest vessel to cross Fai the time. The junk was searched and the Atlantic was the White Star Company's a quantity of dynamite, detonators and Oceanit of 18,000 tons. But the Lusitania, fuses was found concealed in the after part of the craft. Fung Ip Yau was arrested, He whose departure from. English stores the appeared before Mr. F: A Hazeland, this ather day, Reuter Informs us, was attended morning, at the Police Court, charged with by such extraordinary enthusiasm, is nearly being in pussession of the explosives without twice the size of the Orennic; for she, is police permission. Afiae of $25, or six week's 33,000 tons and has the following dianen imprisonment, was imposed. sions-length 790 feet, breadth 88 feet,. depth on feel, and draught 37 feet. This mammoth ship is arranged. In 540 first-class, 460 second-class, and 1,200 third-class passengers, and 827 members of the crew. Every berth on board the world's biggest ship was already engaged a month ago. According to recent home papers a good deal of interest is being taken in America in the British and German strug

carry

Six more or less intoxicated Indians one of whom was a gnol guard and another a waich. min employed arthe French Convent-were locked up at No. 2 Police Station, last evening, charged with fighting and creating a disturb ance at the Sikh Temple, Morrison Hill Gap, yesterday. Matab Singh, the priest, was the com lainant. The accused were 'ch.rged be- fore Mr. C. A. D. Melbourne, this morning, at the Police, when evidence to the effect that the accused were engaged ju a general mix-up out-

Jaspector Cnllatt-Yes, your Worship, Ho Hang and Hung Kau were accordingly discharged.

Frank Browne, Government Analysi, was the first witness for the prosecution. He said that on the morning of the goth August be re- ceived a jacket from the police and found it to be blood-stained. On the following day he examined a kaife, received from Sergeant Gordon. Wilness examined it and found it quite clean.

had been cleaned?

Inspector Collett-Can you tell if the knife Witness--The knife appeared to have been

recently cleaned and scoured.

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Witness, continuing, said that he received two bottles containing liquid. Witness ex amined the liquid, but found no blood in it.

His Worabip-Why this question? Jasperter Collett- thought, your Worship,

to clean the knife. that the water in those bottles had been used

Dr. C. M. Heanley, officer in charge of the public mortuary, next took the stand.

were seven wounds on the body. Obe

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as the bill of fading was issued in Australia and the law which governed a case of this nature was that in force at the place where the con-

tract was made, and that was in New South Wales. --

Mr. Dang Chee gave evidence corroborating the facts as put forth by Mr. Goldring. He said that he had never read a bill of lading and did not consider the clauses on it was binding in face of the Commonwealth Act Mr., Goldring referred.10.

defendants, argued that the Act' did not Mr. H. G. C.› Bailey,' who 'appeared for the

take away the protection afforded the shipowner by the clauses in the bill of lading. If it did, what was the use of a bill of lading? The cargo of flour was accepted subject to the clauses mentioned and the burst ing of bags was expressly_reforred`to. Plain tiffs had to prove that the fur was in good condition when shipped, that the damage was due to the negligence of the shipowner and that the actual loss was sustained,

Judgment was given for defendants with costs. No negligence was proved.

SERVANTS IN TROUBLE.

Convicted at the POLICE COURT,

Telegram.

" HONGKONG TELEGRAFE

SERVICE,

CONFLAGRATION IN

CANTON,

KEROSENE STORES BURNING":

PROBABLE HEAVY LOSS.

From Our Own Correspondent.]}

Shameen, 10th Sept., 4.40 p.to.

A big fire is raging in Tung Hing Street, in the native quarter of the City

OPIUM MONOPOLY. The opium farm monopolists of Canton and Honam who tendered Sat1,000 royalty annually. for the monopoly of opium selling have peti- tioned the Viceroy, for a reduction of the

through the enforcement of the Imperial' Anti- amount owing to the slackness of business, Opium Regulations. H.E. the Acting Viceroy, so as to avoid further annoyance, hinstracted the Shan Hou Chu to take over the opium monopoly from the present farmers. It is re ported that at present there are about four hundred opium-selling establishments in expected that the loss involved will Honam and in the city of Cantos, and these be a heavy one.

have been ordered to pay their morthly feer-to the Shan Hau Chu after the end of the seventh moon.

THE NEW VICEROY.,

H. E. Chang Jen-chun; the 'sew Viceroy." arrived at Shanghai last Saturday morning, and will leave for the South in a few days' time.

'RAILWAY CÒl's Reeting.

'The largo kerosene stores have caught fire and aro

From the present outlook it is

NAS FAREWELL DINNER,

1LEASANT GATHERING AT. THI HONGKONG HOTEL.

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A pleasant gathering took place last crening at the Hongkong Hotel when Messis. Thwaites.

testained a few friends to dinner. Amongst Hedger and Palmer, of the Royal Naval Yard, who are leaving shortly for the Homeland, en

11: Quick, Rear, H, A. Morris, I. Polley, those present were Messrs. Blowey, W. Pope, Thompson, Salter, Kelly, Percy Adams, Flood, Wright, avy and Chawkley.

of the Canton-Hankow Railway Company for A meeting was held gesterday at the offices

the Cumpay for the ensuing year. There the election of members of the committee of were present several hundied shareholders, and the Acting Provincial Judge, Kung, the Kwangchow Prefect, Chan, the two district magistrates of Namki and Pasya and other officials were also present. It was the

opinion la saction of shareholders that all the members of the present committee should be changed for the ensuing year, whilst that of another party maintains that one-third of the present should be retained in their posts; but instruc-ably responded.

ions have been received from the Ministry of Communications and Posts that two-thirds of

the members should remain. At the meel ing some heated debate took place among Lose present as to the question, and the Provincial Judge was obliged to issue orders to at once suppress the threatened disorders. The Judge ordered that the instructions of. the Ministry should be observed and obeyed as to the number of commilleemen to be select- ed on the board, and finally the ballot was taken just about twelve noon. Twenty shareholders were elected, and those coming out on top of the poll will be taken on when the number to be changed has been decided upon. The committes at present con- sists of thirteen members, of whom one is to be nominated by the Hongkong shareholders, and another by Shanghal shareholders, so that there remain slaved members to be elected at Canton. There are at present aine members actually on the board and according to the Ministry's icalructions six of them, being two thirds of the number, are to remain in office for the coming year.

FRANCE AND THE ANTI-OPIUM MOVEMENT. Yesterday forenoon the French Consul. General, accompanied by a distinguished French visitor, and an interpreter, paid a visit to the Central Anti-Opium Association's head quarters. They were received courteously by Mr. Maria F. Neves, who resides with her the committee of the association. The visitors family at the Cosmopolitan Deck, prosecuted inquired minutely into the management of the her amab-Chan Kwan-and the house cooliesociation and the means, etc. adopted in the -Chat Fuk-at the Police Court, this morning, before Mr. C. A. D. Melbourne. The amah was charged with disobeying lawful orders and Assaulting complainant, while the house coofic had a charge of "using abusive language" to answer. Prosecutrix stated that yesterday Afternoon she gave orders to the amsh to take her child down to the lawn. A game of tennis

was then in progress. The am li refused to obey the order and when asked her reasons said she was "not going to be ordered

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Refuge in connection with the association for the treatment of opium-smoking patients. In response, the committee of the association re quested the Consul on behalf of the Chinese to ask his home Government to assist them in their work, and to take steps to enforce the anti-op'um regulations for the Chinese people of Annam and to stop the Chinese residents there frem indulging in the drug. The Consul remarked that his own Government and his nationals were pleased to see the Chi- nese in earnest to get rid of the evil drug, and that his Goverment will do their best to aid them. The same visitors will pay a visit to the hospital in connection with the association for the treatment of opium-smokers to-morrow

morning.

COPPER COINS.

On the 38th August, he said, he examined About by complainant, or her children, the dead body of a Chisaman, about thirty By this time the amab years of age, named Lum Choi There great rage and, seizing Mrs. Never by the measured 11 inches in length over the centre shoulder, she shook her and dung her on to A bed. Here the hours coolle interfered. of the right co'lar-bone. The wound weat downwards and backwards for 44 inches. This proached complainant and, raising his fist on a Holding a bowl of rice in his hand, he ap wound cut the sub-clavian artery. There were level with her nose, threatened "to punch the

Although the minting of copper coins in the four other wounds in the back, situated about lady if she did anything to the amals the Canton Mint has already been suspended the centre of the back. One of these wounds disturbance continued until the arrival of the too large, so that at present there is still a the daily output duing the past year was was it inches long on the skin. It passed police when the pair were locked up at Sam large accumulation of these coins remaining in torizontally forwards, config through the shui-po Station, seventh ribs, and wounding the root of the left

the mint, H.. the Acting Viceroy has for warded a despatch to the Central Government Jung.. Death, in witness's opinion, was due to thnmorrhage and asphyxia, caused by the

wounds in the back...

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Here witness was bauded the knife: Arked if he thought that knife could have caused any of the wounds, he replied in the negative,

Inspector Collett-Did the doctor find any bruises on the body?

Witness - No.

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H. E. Goldsmith, assistant engineer, P. W. De producet a plan of French Street, showing spot was marked Et.. the spot where the murder took place. This

Inspector Colleti outlined the particulars of the case briefly. The deceased, he said, be langed to the Kwong On Club, the accused to the Kwong Chung Sun. A difference arose be

gle for the blue ribbon of the Atlantic. Theide the temple was heard. His Worship fined fattest abip in ́acitial service is the Kuner Wilhelm #14 and she usually crosses the them over in the sum of Stee each to be of each man $2; cautioned them, and bound Atlantic in six days.. The turbine Cunarder good behaviourfor six months. Lusitania, which started on her maiden tep from the Mersey, on Saturday, is expected SOME time ago, under orders of Viceroy Chang to reach New York within five days. The Chibi-tung, the Customs Tacial Shang pao made North German Lloyd, anticipating the kudos eral at Hankow about the extension of the

un agreement with the japanese Consul Gentween the two clubs and a fight was arranged; which Great Britain is likely to receive from japanese Concession at that Treaty Port, Now

On the night of the murder both sides met in such a record, has built the Kron Princessen Le Centor Chiang has sent in a memorial im clashed. The fight was transferred to French Der Voix Road West, Bear Water Street, and cife, which sailed from Cherbourg fast month. penching Viceroy Chang for making the said Street, where the parties drew knives and in The Germans contend that the turbines are, agreement without the reference to, or the the melee deceased met his death. not proving such a success as was originally knowledge of, the Waiwupu. A■acerala part

The case was further postponed, claimed. The Kray Princessen Cecile, se. of the agreement concerns the sovereign rights |-- cordingly, is fitted with reciprocating engines She was expected to reach New York on the

bad any witnesses, the anah replied that "they word in the interior1" The coolie did not acting as peace-maker." know why he was arrested. He was only

The amah said she was a washerwoman and was not supposed to look after children. She did nothing to her mistress, but being an requesting authority for the copper coins of simab she could be chastised,

the Canton Mint to be 'exported to other Asked if she

provinces for circulation, and to remove the prohibition on their export. A reply bar beco received from Peking refusing the request, as there are provincial mints already established in the different provinces throughout the em- -pire, so that the issue of the Canton Mist could only be put in circulation within the province. of Kwangtung iloil

His Worship Gued the amah 15 and the contie 51,

A TOKIO meriage of the 6th inst, to the W. O. D. News says:-The story most recently cir culated of the Japanese occupation of Plaids (Pratas?) Island as a naval basis, that it is a threat to the security of the Philippines, contradicted at Washington, where it is stated that the United States are neither concerned with, nor will dispute the ownership of the island.

Tute following left this Command on the 7th instant, per 3.6. Marmora :-Royal Garrison Antillery; Lieut E. Cumming, for Quetta, on posting to No. 59 Coy, R.G.A. One N.C.O wife sed 5 children, for England, invalided Army Ordnance Corps and Department: Captain C. F. G. Low, for Singapore, on posting for, duty, One warrant officer, for Foreman Harris, for

·England, on completion of tour of duty,

of China the memorialist requests that it be WE (N. C. D. News) regret to record the death cancelled, fast other Powers regard it as a pre. fram dysentery, on the 5th inst., of Mr. J. A. cedent for their future dealings with China. A Stewart, in his 68th year, Mr. Stewart hat 8th ult, but a wireless message from Sable copy of the memorial has been sent 15 H.E. been in Shanghai between thirty and forty Island received in New York that day stated Chang for his perusal and answer.-N. C. D. years and was a much respected mamber of England, invalided. that the could not reach the harbour before | Nawa.

the community.

ACTING VICEROY WÙ. H.E. 'Acting Viceroy Wu has sent a memo. rial to the Throne requesting an audience in Eccordance with the usual custom after three or unre years' acsvics in a high position. # is reported that 11.E, will proceed North when the new Viceroy arrives here,

THE NEW "MALOO." The building of the new malos from the

been completed and borse carriages have, for Eastern Gate of the city, to Intong has now

the first time, bren put on the road to-day,

KEROSENE FRAUDS.

Several persons have lately been imposed upon by persons who deliver at their premises kerosens tier properly soldered and filled with water and purported to coilala kerosene oil, Last Saturday, 6im in Shap Test Po was similarly treated, but the owner of the firm becoming suspicious sent for the police, who arrasted the thief.

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The toast of the evening was proposed by Mr. Kelly who referred to the gap that would te caused in their circle by the departure of their hosts. We wished them bon evpage, a safe return to the old country and a happy reunion with all their old friends.

Messrs, Thwaites, Hedger and l'almer suit.

After dinner the remainder of the evening was spent in pleasant intercourse and harmony,

terminating with the King and Auld Lang Sync. Pleasure was expressed at the credis able manner in which the hotel manager, Mr.

Davis, catered for all wants.

THE SEASON'S FIRST RACE,

GRIFFINS.

The first griffin sale of the season took place at the Dallas Horse Repository.yesterday, says the W. C. D. News of 7th inst, when twenty-four popies were sold. They were a very superior lot, brought down by a dealer well-known for the good quality of his stock. A large number of byers were present and the bidding wae! brisk, though the prices represented the present market rather than the value of the ponies, The sale opened with the offer of a nice groy, which was sold for Tls. 55, though later on in ferior ponies were disposed of for much better prices. Six lots were knocked down without getting above Tis. 102 and then a very nice strong. bay look the eyes of the bidders and ran to Tis. 145, at which figure it was purchased by Mr. Sinnacker. The next oge of was a very nice clean-limbed grey which won popular favour and realized Tis, 265, Mr. G. H. Potis was the purchaser. A likely tooking iron grey, was knocked down to Mr. G. Mooser for Tls 355 and the prices then rose gradually as the best animals appeared-until-No-14, A-very-showy gray that should be heard of in the future, was secured by Mr. G. Courts for 71s. 300.

A spotted animal, with a clean deep shoulder and good points, rose steadily and was followed

keenly in the bidding by several buyers until. Tls. 209 was reache1. Eventuaily Mr. G. Sinnecker bought it for Th. 230. It showed good points for pace. Two yery good animals were reterved, for the last; No. 23, a dark iron grey, with good quarters, and a kind head, rosą "quickly to Tis, 247 and was secured by Mr. R. E. Toeg; it was one of the best bart gains of the day. The last on offer was' chestnut which grew in favour as the bidding. progressed until at Thu, 170 dhe bammer fell to the bid of Mr. G. Moo er

The average for the lot was Tis, 16), which was considered a fair result, considering ruling prices. A lot of twenty more will be sold by the same company this afternoon."

THE-ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF

CLUB

Cup and May Cup wein held at Happy Valley The monthly, competitions for the Captain's-

from the 7th to gth September, 907. The fol- lowing cards were handed in :--

CAPTAIN'S CUP.......... Mr. T. S. Forrest† . 78+ z=30 Mr. E. F. Mackay 905-85 (12 entries), MAY. CUP, Dr. W. Atkinson*14*20 ==

(1 entry) FOOL.

Mr. D. B. Murray 90-12-78 Mr. T. S. Forrest. 77+2=79 Mr. W. J. Saundars. 92-9-83 Dr. W. Atkinso0.114 - 18 m çć (L-entries).

+Winner of Captain's Cup. *Winner of May Cup.

Winner of Pool.

SHIPPING AND MAILS

MAILS DURE." Indian (Kuliang) têih inst. American (Nippon Maru) 14th last. French (Nara) 18th inst. Indian (Laizang) aist init/ Canadian (Empress of India) zeih inst.:

The 1. C. 5. N. Cola na. Kutsang from Cl culta and the Straits left Singapore for this port on 9th inst., at 4 p.me

"The N. Y. K. 65, Yakozoju Maru, Bombay Line, laft Colombo for this port via Blugapore 'na gih instų and is expected bara na sati inaz