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Telegrams.

:{ Renter's,}

Eussia and Austria.

London, 4th March.

In compliance with a request, Servia han instructed the Ambassador to Constantinople to support the project of a railway from the Danube to the Adriatic..

The Tercentenary of the Founda tion of Quebec.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAP FRIDAY MARCH 6.

CANTON DAY BY DAY.

THE LIANG KWANG CHINESE 8 5. CO.

[From Our Own" Corrispondent.]

CLAIM FOR PROFESSIONAL

SEVICES.

JAPANESE AND FOREIGN COURTS.

MESSAS. WILKINSON AND ORIST'S SUCCESarut

APPEAL.

NAVAL NOTES:

SHIPS KE-COMMISSIONING.

"After laying up for about four years the sloop. Algerine was re-commissioned, on Wednesday. last, with a crew brought oật by H. M. cruise, Royal Arthur The Lifgering will proceed to thể Noith America and West Indias station. ↑ The survey vettd-H.M.S. Waltewlick— which has done such excellent services or the Cosst, was also re-commissioned on the 4th int. / She remains on the China Station.........

The river gunboats--Robin, Moorhen and Sandfiber--had half new crows each, all of whom were brought out by the Royal Arthur, The cruiser proceeds abortly to Woosung with reliefs for the river gunboats Bramble,: Brito» mart, Thistle, Woddlark, Seips, Thal and athers of the Kinsha type on the Yangtis. On her way back the Royal Arthur will embark all super sumeraries, invalids and prisoners homewaid bound,

Canton, 4th March, 1908. A Russian Note to the Powers approvata inn, the Canton Self Government League As the outcome of the West River patrol

In the text.pl judgment, delivered by the| of the proposed new Austrian and other.

was formed and this League has completed the Oaks Appeal Court in the suit Wilkinson and rallway schemes, as calculated to promote preliminaries for the formation of a shipping Grin ag lost Wilkinson, an interesting point; the welfare of the Balkan peoples.

company with a capital of Se-,co0,000 in shares is dealt with as regards the extent to which at of $5.00 each to place ste mers on the different Japanese Court may enforce the decision of a lipes in competition with foreign shipping foreige Court, remiks the Japan Chronicle. companies Meetings have been held on say. The case, it will be remembered, has been eral occasions at the headquarten for the pur-before the Court many times. Mesars, Wilkin's pose of making the necessary arrangements for son and Grist are solicitors of Hongkong, who the formation of this concern, Prospectuses were employed by Mr. Clifford Wilkinson to have been issued to solicit subscriptions: to take proceedings for violation of his trade-mark shares and the Chicoio residenta in foreign Tansan. After the conclusion of the case, they countries have also been requested to take up presented a bill for services rendered and shares. The Company is to be styled the money advanced amounting to Y2,348, which Liang Kwang Chinese Mercantile Steamship Mr. Clifford "Wilkinson refused to pay no the Compaor, Limited, and the office has to day ground that the bill was excessive. Action been opened for the collection of shares and was taken in Hongkong, and the solicitors, subcriptions:

ob ained judgment, wheraupon they entered suit in the Kobe Chiho Saibinho for recovery of their account. The Kobe Court rejected the claim, but it being canied to Oraka, the Appaal: Count there gave judgment reversing the de-

Twilley on ALL UNITS.:- incision in Kobe and ordered Mr. Chord Wil

kinson to pay the full sum claimed with costs,. Parade headquarters" at «5,30+ pậm, -on- In“giving ili reasons for the decision the | Monday, the gthiinitant; for infantry drill. Court points out that it is well understood the Serpt: Downer? 3rd::Middlesex- Regt., will Japanese Courts should respect ma decisions j'attend. *7. "kiven in the Courts of the Treaty Powers, but the effect of the sovereign, 'rights of each

The Frince of Wales will go to Quebec in July to represent the King at the Tercenten ary of the foundation of Québec.

The Atlantic, fleet will accompany the "Prince, and it is hoped that a French and

an American fleet will also attend.

TELEGRAPH ADMINISTRATION. Totai Wen Trung yao yesterday took over The French in Morocco. charger of the official department of Imperial France has sent a Note to the Powers, an Chinese Telegraph Administration (Canton nouncing the despatch of re-inforcements to branch) vice Tuotai tangan fun, who, Casablanca, and explaining that it is not in-transferred to Swalow as foreign deputy, tended to modify the strictly temporary character of the operations.

The Danube Adriatic Railway. Signor Titoni, the Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs, in "reply to the Russian Note, fully concurs, and has telegraphed to --the-Italian Ambassador at Constanti.ople to strongly support the Adriatic railway

scheme...

A COLLISION,

At 7.35 pm, on the 3id instant, the Chinese jank. /fop Led in tow of the 1.8. Po Hop collided with the 1.5. Sa Pup causing two larga holes. in the latter steamer's side near the deck and slightly damaging the junk.

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The cruiser Monmouth, after being re-com- misioned at Colombo, returned to the Chink Station arriving in port this morning from the Bouth.

« POLUNTEER CORPS ORDERS,

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ARTILLERY UNITS. Parade. At beadquarters at 5.30 p.m. on

Today's Advertisements.

HONGKONG HOTEL.

MENU

SATURDAY, March 7th, 1958,

DINNER.

„Hors D'ŒUVRES.< Caviare in Eggs:

Bour. Call's Head,

FISH.

Grilled Fish and Parsley Sauce.

ENTREES.

Stewed Beaf (English Style).

Salmi of Duck. Onion Farcio. CURRY:

Kabab.

JOINTS, &C.

Roast Lamb and Mint Sauce, Roast Capon and Bread Sauce. Boiled Corned Round of Beef and Carrots, Cold Bologan Sausage and Beetroot Salad.

SWEETS

Coffee Custard Pudding.

Strawberry Ice Cream and Finger Cakes. Marmalade Tartleti Tipsy Cake.

DESSERT.

Coffee.

Fraits,

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NOTICE.

country la confined to the limits of its territory Tuesday, the 10th instant, for 15 pdr. B.L. gus W NISSIM to Sign Our Firm in Hong

ENCOURAGEMENT TO MANUFACTURERS. For this reason, the "decision of a foreign law The native manufactured products of the Cousta not be regarded as binding on japan two provinces of Kwangtung and Hosan wore use Couris, unless it is provided by treaty, law, or ordinanış süt,uch decision should have the the best and obtained the highest honous among the goods that were sent up to the same effecțio Japan asthe decision ala Japanese Capital for the Metropolitan Exhibition from Court. Nevertheless, from the polut of view of the various provinces throughout the Empire. evidence the derivion of a foreign Court carries The Minstry of Agriculture, Industry and great weight. Articles 54 and 55 of the Commerce at Piking have now present d re- | Japanese Code of Civil Procedura provide that wards in the shape of scrolls to the manufaca creditor desirous of executing in Japan the turern of the tws provinces through iba Pro-decision of a foreign Court must first obirip | vincial Authorities and at the same time the decision of a Court for the execution of the requested them to encourage the different judgment ia, "question. But the claim in this On February 29, 1958; the Chiakiang lundel | manufacturers to attain a still better standard case is not for execution of the decision of a was opened for the passage of trains.

and improvement ia manfacturing the goods. foreign Court, and this renders it necessary for the Court to make an examination of the facts of the case.

The Austrian Ambassador to Rome has declared that Austria does not object to this.

SHANGHALNÀNKING" RAILWAY.

OPENING OF THE CBINKIANO TUNNEL.

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This tunnel, which is just over a quatter of a mile long, was begun on September 1, 1905, when the foundation stone was laid by H. E. Quak Tanchi, Tantai of Chinking. It has, therefore, iaken two years’and, five: manhs to build, it is built panly through the ke us form ation, but through sandstone for the greater portion. The faces of the tunnel are built of concrete, while the interior is all lined with'

· brickwork laid' in cement

were catirely new in this class of work and in what was required of them.

Beyond Chinkiang to Nanking, a distance of forty-four miles, the earthworks and bridges are alroidy finished, Rails are bid in within) four miles of Nanking and it is hoped that the line will be open to traffic early in April. The journey from Shanghai to Nankin should then occupy only seven hours and a half.-N, C, 1). News

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· RAILWAY.

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drill. Sergi. Bassford, R.G.A., will attend.

Parade,At handquarters at 5.39 p.m. os Wednesday, the 11th instapt, for 15.pde, B.L. gun dill. Sergt. Cock, R.Q.A., will attend.

Parade.At headquarters at 5.10 p.m. on. Friday, the 13th instaui, för 15 pdr. B.L. goo drill. Sergt. Bassford, R.G.A... will attogd. 7.

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ENGINEER COMPANY." Parade-At West Fort, Kowloon, at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, the 11th instant, for technical instructions.

TAIKOO DETACHMENT. ~ Parade,At Taikoo, at 5.30 p.m. on Thurs- day; the 14th instant, for gun drill. tergt. Cook, R.G'A', will attend...

*** GASCOIGNE SHIELD" COM/ETITIÓN. The following it the result of the Gascoigas Shield Competition held at Tai Hang Rouge on Saturday, the 29th February, 1908...

1st..... Right No. 2 Company...268 polais,

3rd...Left No. 2 Company ...193 4th Right No, I Company 156

GUN PRACTICE,

The president of the Canton-Hinkow Rail- way Company, Sir Chenlung Liang Cheng, has forwarded a despatch to HE. the Viceroy in- forming him of the opening of the two recently completed sections of the Canton-Hankow rail-Ea shu and Company and three other parties,ged Left 40:1 Company207 way from Kongtsun to Kwoktong and thence to Sunkai on the 38th day of the 1st Doon.

CEMENT WORKS...

cement.

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́FOR PUBLIC SAFETY.

In anticipation of the danger to passengers carried by the ferry boats across the river between the city of Canton and the suburb of onam, the Police Departmant propose to place three pontoons along the frontage of the river on each side and three steam-launches

5th March. ARMS FOR LIMCHÓW, Yeuerdy, another quantity of arms and THE CONTRABAND SEIZURES IN inmunition was despatched to the prefecture of Limchow under the charge of military officer

In considering the first question at issue, on to whether the appellants were requested by the respondent to conduct suits brought against

for the prevention of the infringement of a trade-mark, the Court finds ibat, according to à letter (No. 3 of Exhibit No. 54) address

ment on Saturday, March 14th,

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Parade at Blake Tier åt 2.15 p.m.. Dress:-Khaki uniform, helmet without badge, black boats and putties,

Nijny member who has not attended * gun pract ce during the present; drill; season- must attend this práctice as otherwise, he will fail to make himself efficient,

Tri

ANNUAL INSPECTION,

Yesterday, Taotai Lau Sui-lun, director of ed by appellants to respondent under date15 pde, B.L. gun practice will be carried out It is satisfactory to note that, during the the Canton Government Cement Warks, at laouary 14th, 1903, which is proved by evt from Stoneculters' north shore'gun emplace whole progress of the work, there had not been Honam, accompanied by a cement manufac-dence to be authoritative, the appellants, a single workman killed inside the tunnel. turing expert, proceeded to Whampoa to make (Wilkinson and Griat), asked the repon. This immuity from (atal accident speaks welt an investigation of the sand there, which is dent (Clifford Wilkinson) to reply by wire of the care taken of the Chiness workmen, who said to be suitable for the manufacture of if he desired them to take proceedings on his behalf against three others who were alleged to be infringing bis trade-marks, as his' instructions. ware, most; vaguely worded. Exhibit No. 6a shows that the respondent sent a telegraphic reply on January 21, 1903, and requested appellants to take such proceedings. From this fact the 'Court concludes that the respondent instructed the appellants to proceed against Riche & Co., the Nippon Yusen Kaisha, and fram Hing I esg in addition to Ei Shun and Co. That being ad, it naturally follows that the respondent must pay to the appellants the custs of these four cases, Exhibits Noi. 1. 2, and 38, put in by the respondent as counter-evi tenés, are all letters written hy him to the appeflints between May 12th and August 3, 1913, after the date on which the appellinis had been appointed to conduct the cases. Their meaning is very equivocal, the sequence of the points raised being, very, difficult to follow and those exhibits valuela as as against the conclusion of the Court

THE WAR.

On the 3rd Feb, in the House of Commons, Mr. Fika:Pepse asked the Secretary for Foreign Affas if there were any outstanding cases with regard to compensation for damage or loss Incurred by British ships during the Russo Japanese war.

are engaged to carry passengers.

Yang.

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CANTON KOWLOON RAILWAY,

It is reported that the Canton-Kowloon Rail. way (hinese section) will have a double trace. but it is not yet ascertained whether the funds required for the purpose will be raised by the Chinese Government or by Ian from the Britisher..

CLAN FIGHT.

The local officials of the district of Nämboi | just quated.

are

have reported to the anton high authorities In considering the second question" at that a clan fght is now taking place in Saiissue, the amount of fens, &c., as claimed Chiu among the people of the claus surnamed

RICE,

Mr. Rusciman: My right hon. friend regrets to state that most of these cases are still 'out- atrading. Though His Majesty's Government have reportedly called attention to the case ofthe Knight Comma vander, and plessed for à reply to their proposal that the mailer should be referred to arbitration, no answer has, dawn in the pre-in, Cheung and Chan. A wetyuan has been

sent the restore order. sent-time, been received from the Russian Government. His Majesty's Gwernment'aré also kwaiting reples to communications they have addressed to the Imperial Government in regard to the case of the Colchet, and the claims arising in connection with the detention of the Peninsular and Oriental steamer Malat co in the Redea. The cases of the - Hißiang, St. Kilda, Iklank, and Öldhörnfaare still pend. [ing, "In various stages, before, the Russian

Frize Courts,

Mr. Belloc: Do I understand our Govern- ment is pressing for compensation or dimages in the case of the Malactif

Mr. Runĉiman: What nur Government "has

done is to put fwward the claims which have ben made in respect of the detention of the

Malaten in the Fed Sex.

A SHIPPING DISASTRE,

1.3. "CHINGPING " 'STRANDED

The N. C. D. Ntwr of 3rd inst, says :—The G..E, & M. S. Chingping, which left here for Chiawangteo on the morning of the 26th-

A number of big cargo junks has been en aged to proceed to Wubuta import into Canton a quantity of rice, so it is hoped that, when

these shipments of rice arrive, the price of the commodity will be lowered to an aj preciable

extent,

TRADE BUREAU.

An office for the Canton New Trade Centre Bureau was opened yesterday in Chah Fud Street inside the city, and the opening cere

surer, many officials of the city be pg present, mony was performed by the Pr vincial Trea-

the Court remarks that the respondeat declares the amount excessive, and stater hat the fees charged by Singapore solici tors on similar cases conducted in; Singapore were much less. The Court dismisses this pica, on the ground that a difference in fees in different places where conditions varyis natural,

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The Anual lospection by His Excellency the General Officer Commanding the Troops, South China, will take place on the Polo Ground on Saturday, March 11. Dress: marching order. Further orders will be issued next week,

Officers Commanding Companies should endeavour to hold a parade of the whole of their company on spine evening before date of inspection for purpose of fitting marching order equipment. The infantry instructor will attend if notice is given of date and hour of parade.

JOINED.

Mr. G. H, Elliot jained the Corps on the 19th February, 1908, assigned Corps No. 10:2 and posted to the Lest & No. 1 Company.

Mr. H. E. Edwards joined the Corps on the 24th February, 1938, assigned. Co på No. 1013 and poste i to the Left No. 1 Company,

Mr. R. Hopefined the Corps on the 24lb February, 1908, assigned Corps, No. 1014 add posted to the Left † No, t Company.

Mr. J. R. Crošius joined the Corps on the 24h February, 1998, assigned Corps, No. 1015 and phated to the Left ↑ No. 1 Company.

RESIGNED. Gonner A. Broadbent is permitted to resign with effect from the 35th February, 1958.

Gunner T. Seggie is permitted to resign "with effect from the 25th February, 1958.

/Licat. F. O. Reynolds is permitted to resign on leaving the Colony with effect from the 25th February, 1908,

******* LEFT HALF NO. 1 COMPANY.

and it is impossible to regard a standard adopted in one country as necessarily a stan dard in another. Both parties in this case being "British subjecik, and the contract being made" in Hongkong, there can be no doubt that it was their intention that English law should rule in regard to the maller of feci, &çế. So far as has | breo expressed in the course of these proceedi

ings, no view on this point has been expressed to members not receiving notices of to the contrary beliler party. The "Count Shop at the commencement of the season, the mission of the German Admiral, the Band of claimed, which has been fixed by the Hong conditions for the Lammert Cup, A and B class We are requested to state that, by kind per- cannot bus conclude that the amount of fees Shoning Committee have decided to alter the the Flagship, Für Bismarck, will give a conkong Supr me Coust according to English law follows: cest, at the City Hall, on Saturday, the rath is justified. It is also evident from Exhibit inst. The proceeds of the concert will be devoted to the funds of the "Home for the Blind," at Kowloon, conducted by the Hilde sheim Mission. Considering the worthy object for which the concert is beld it should-be

largely patronised,

ultimo, with one passenger and general cason, · SHIPPING AND MAILS

- went mihore'ahdut midnight on the' 27th idem on the rocks at Went Point, Shihtau Bay, near the South-east Shantung Fromontory. Very little information has se yet reached Shanghai," as the nearest postal agency and telegraphic office are at Weihaiwei-somos aly „miles away, from the icene of the wreck

--but it le reported that the bow of the Ching ping it up on the rocks, the foremast je broken, and the steamer is float from the bridge aft. passenger and the mails, for Tieattin, te" were" ssiely landed". "Theatr Afarw has left Chefon to render assist. Sunday,the Shanebat

MAILS DIR...

Indian (Fooksang)'gth inst. American (Hongkong Maṛu), roth inst. German (Prinza Alles) spih instja,m. Indian (Kumiane) 13th inst............”

this part on 4th lost., via Queensland Ro

The E&A, Co. 4,8. Empiri lest Sydney for and Manile.

The Imperial German Mail 4 s. Ranija leti Manila yeplerday, at noon, and may be expect sed here nëj ih inst, kmetod

The N. 12 K. 3a. Fyo Maru, American Lineitief Shanghas for this port na 5th last and is expected here an 8th last cho

BYEKTU NIkko Mara, Australian,

riday Island, for this roit wa stand is expected here

'No, IA (sppellants' statement of account) that he amount of fees claimed is proper. The respondent is therefore, bound to pay to the appel unls the whole of the amount claimed. The expert evidence of Mr. Byles and other evidence produced by the respondent for his -defence ale mot accepted.""

**** The ́judgment.is signed by judge Itagaki Folio, presiding, and Judges Tanaka Toru, Mari Kejtei, Tanaka Seife and Sakabibara Skujiro.

ASSOCIATION SHIELD COMPETITION

have authorized Mr. EDWARD

kung and China from this date!

E. D. SASSOON & Co. Hongkong, 6th March, 1908. COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCH”

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COMPANY, LIMITED."

HAVE his day resumed charge of the HONGKONG BRANCH of the above.

Company.

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W. H. TRENCHARD DAVIS,

Branch Manager & Underwriter. Hongkong, 6th March, 1908,

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CHINA SUGAR REFINING COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE.

THE

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Intimations.

THE

ROBINSON PIANO

CO., LD.

AGENTS

FOR THE

FAMOUS

VICTOR"

TALKING

MACHINES.

A comprehensive stock

"HE THIRTIETH ORDINARY AN- NUAL MEETING of thể SHARE- HOLDERS of the above Company will be held at the Offices of the General Agenta on THURSDAY, the 25th March, at Noon, for MACHINES & RECORDS. ment of Accounts for the year ending 31st the purpose of receiving the Report and State-

December, 1907.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 13th to 26th March, both days inclusive,

,

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co, Ld.,

General Agents,

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Hongkong, 6th March, 1908. LUZON SUGAR REFINING COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE:

THE TWENTY-SIXTH

Victor

Haneloni, 27th February, 1968..

ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING of the SHARE? HOLDERS of the above Company will be held at the Offices of the General Agents on THURSDAY, the 26th March, at 12:30 PM., for the perpote of receiving the Report and PEAK TRAMWAYS COMPAN Statement of Accounts for the year ending zrat December, 1937-

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company

will be CLOSED from the 13th, to 26th March, both days inclusive.

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO. LTD.;

General Agents. Hongkong, 6th March, 1908,

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DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

7.00 B.M.

LIMITED.

·TIME TABLE

WEEK DAYS.

7.30 am to 9.30 am. Every to minuter... 9.30 am, to f1,00 a.m.“..Every 15 minuter; €1.30 am to 12.45 p.m. ... Every 15 minutes... 12.45 p.m. to. 115 pm, ... Every 10 mlanter 1.15 p.m. to 1.45 pm. .....Every 15 minutes 1.45 p.m. to 2.15 pm. .....Every 10 minutes...

FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW.15 p.m. to 3.00 p.m. Every 15 minuter.

THE Company's Steamship

"HAICHING,"

Captain Hodgins, will be despatched for the

above Ports, on TUESDAY, the oth instant, at to o'clock am. ·

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For Freight or Passage, apply to

"DOUGLAS, LAPRAIK & CO,

General Managers. Hongkong, 6th March, 1908.

OFFICE OF THE CROWN

AGENTS..

Mr. Hay asked the Under-Secretary for the Colonies whether the Secretary of State was satisfied with the existing constitution and ad- ministration of the office of the Crown Agents for the Colonies; what were the arrangements

3.30 p.m. to 5,00 p.m. Every 15 minutes. 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 pm. ...Every 10 minuter.

NIGHT CARS.

8.45 pm and 9 pm, 9:45 pm. to 11.15 p.m. every half hour, SUNDAYE. 8.00a.m. to 9.00 am, .....Every 15 minuten. 9.00 am, to . 9.30 am. ...Every so mlaates, 9.30am, to 1930's.m. ...Every 15 minutes. 10.30 a.m. to 12:00a.m. .....Every to minni 11:45 am, to 12.00 soon...Every 15 minutes. (2.00 Noan to 1.00 p.m...Every to minutes.. 1.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m....Every 15 minutei 5.00 pm to 6.00 p.m. Every 10 minutes. 6.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. ...Every 35 minutan, 7.00 pm to 8.00 p.m. „Every 10 minuta",

NIGHT CARS às on Week Days.. BATURDAYS, Extra cars at 3.15 p.m., 11.30 p.m, and

11.49 p

SPECIAL CARS by Arrangement at the and conditions under which clerks entered this

Company's Office, ALEXANDRA - BuildingA office; whether they underwent a competitive | Des Voeux Road Centrali examination conducted by the Civil Service Commissioners, as in the case of other Gover ment departments; and, if not, would be say why this was not dons.

JOHN DA HUMPHREYN & SON,

General Managers, Hongkong, 4th June, TOBY-

Mr. Churchill: The Secretary of State in. orins me that he accepts generally the position office of the Crown Agents. The clerks in the assumed by his predecessors with regard to the

office are pot Civil servants, and are therefore Seveo shoots and five to count: instead of not subject to the conditions under which Civil ave shoots and five to count,

ervants enter the Service.. They are nominat. 'Four shoots have taken place, and the re-ed the Crown Agents, who are responsible for maining three will be held on the 2nd Sundays in March, April and May,,

The fifth shoot for the Lammert Cup will take place at the Tai Hang Range on Sunday, 8th March, commencing 9 39.4.m.

ORDERLY OFFICIA For week ending Saturday, 14th March, Lieut. M. S. Northcote.

MUSKETRY.

It is notified for information, that musketry willian carried out by all units on Sunday, the Bchastot, at, King's Park Range from 9 sm. Linen Beds, fantil 5 p.m. Sergt. Downes,' ged. Middlesex <THE RUBBY ELEVÄR D. JL.M.S, * KING?"

Regt will attend,

ALFRED,”

*

Any member who has not yet completed his musketry should do so on this date. Engineer Company commences at g a m., Artillery Units at 1a.m. Ammunition will be provided at range

"Therd «layans, will play, off their lie on Tuefday sort de toth Instant, at 5 pm. The by Claw Playing in white will be repre- sented by the following |--J, Clark, Coily F. RIGHT HALF HO. I COMPANY. A

Troll and H.

It is notified for information that the next UP Linton, Half backs 1. 'shoot of the above Half Company will take **C. Mauer, plice at Tal Hans Range on Sunday, the 6th

rwardan fastant, al 1.10 |

Lester, Full back R

their selection and for the adequate perform ance of their duties.

In suswer to further question from Mr. Hay Mr. Churchill said he, could not say at the pre sent moment whelber any change would be mads.

Mr. Hay asked whether a sum of a quarter of a million sterling, or thereabouth was now haid by the Crown Agents; and, if so, how that money was invested, by whom administered, and under what check, my Tabulge rat

Mr. Churchill: The Office Reserve Fund of the Crown Agents amounted on Dec. 'gr last to £431,510. It is intended to provide for the pensions of the Crown Agents and their

staff and to cover deficiencies in the income of the office which may be caused by fluctuations of business," It is invested in securities approved by the Secretary of State. The Crown. Agents Are charged with. His management and appli- cation under the direction of the Sereiary of State. It forms a part of the accounts of the Crown Aganis, which are audited by the Comp- itroflar kad Auditor-Generak

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