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TROOPS FOR LIANG- KWANG.
TWO REGIMENTS TO BE ENLISTED.
[By courtesy of the "Shaung Po?".
Poking, 31st May, The Ministry of War has issued instructions to the Viceroy of the two Kwang provinces to enlist two regi- monts of troops.
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the Viceroy of Cauidy in which they areinform-
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"y pleased to accede in the
the Kaug Yuu Charitable
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Co-bap's Advertisements.
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NE JAPANESE, DOG, black and while,
predpisana SKTNA,
April 29 tablamanier
--- Findar will, if necessary, be rewarded on Constitutional Government returbing to dayi. The occasion was 184 About half-past three the sentry coliced a cled for the state opening of the new legis colums of smoke rising from the directionlative sessions. The official mourning was of the grog-ebop known as the Cafe de Paris,pended for the day. The troops in garrison, and gave the alarm
santations of A terribia discovery was made natication, of day morning near the East Arsenal. Giston, to permit of the chtering. night"|"troops of the Corps d'Occupation.. | steamer from Hongkong on Saturdays.' A's is well known the Cantos Customs does not allow vessels 10 enter the port on Sundays and hitherto there have been no river boats running.
numbering 1,100 men, lined the streets from
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6 Dos Vaux Road, Centralu Hongkong, 1st June, 1908,
MeekTO LET.
from Hongkong to Canton on Saturdays A detachment was at once despatched to the the Necessidades: Palace to the Hourer of QUIEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,
Owing to the incidence of plagae in Hongkong this year, and the desire manifested by the Chinese inhabitants to be allowed to proceed to Canton on any day of the week, representa tions were addressed to the Viceroy of Cantor, who Has been willing to accord the Hongkong Chicose the special privilege prayed for. ***
scene of the fire. The house when the man arrived was burning furiously, and but little could be done until the roof and floors fell lo. The fire baving then been extinguished search was made among the ruins Under the ground floor a cellar was found, and when the debris had been cleared away the search party
came across a bed, twisted and wrenched by the fire. A terrible smell of burning flesh pervaded the place.
Peers and
Altiha embers of the diplomatic body were
sert occupying a box reserved, for them, t King: Manual, Recompanied by the high
arige de lbe reklm, left the palace at a outer past two and drove in a state carriage of Deputies amid the respect the crowds of sightseers. The
to the ch fol alu
royal cortage was excorted by a brigade of
The enlistment oxpenditure will We understand the Hongkong, Caston and be defrayed by the Board.
Macao Steamboat Co., Ld.; has been approach ed with a view of a suitable steamer being placed on special week-end, run, ̈ ́ The man-
The odour came most strongly from the bed
Followed by the dignitarios le attendance, The
entered the Chamber, where "the" agement has so far consented as to name the After a little while an object which was recog
piers and debut i were assembled under the popular Pow in for the special service, Sheised to be a hamar body was found under the will, if arrangements can be completed by then,
charred remains of the bed-clothes. The body Pridency of Seckor Antonio Azevedo, Pre- the House of Peers, and mounted the begin the service on "Saturday next, and if the lacked head, arms, and legs, and the action of des Chinese, who alone stand to benefit by it, the His had made it impossible to any buttons, to and his message to the Cortes,
a medical man to determine how the mutila. which was anzfollows po desire the maintenance of the service, il may be extended for a period of three tien had occurred, mooths, until the end of August next, when the plague season may be considered to be practically over,
FIRST SOD CUT.
[By courtesy of the "Sheung Pal']
Peking, 31st May, The first sod of the Tientsin-Chin- kiang railway was cut on the 30th. inst.
NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA.
THE NOTE-ISSUE.
"[By_courtesy of the. "Sheung_Po."]'
Peking, 31st May:
The Board of Revenue has framed rogulations governing the bank-note issue of the National Bank of China,
TRAGIC ARPAIN IN BANGKOK,
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The Colonel and the medical officers were sent for and an informal examination WAI made. Yesterday the French Consul visited the scene of the tragedy. · Various articles sog. |gesting a crime were found. la ops corner a hugs knife, bearing blood stains, ware discover- ed, while the blue jersey on the body was drenched with blood as were the wheels of the bed, Be muition was horrible, the spinal
these bad been convicted of some crime on Onie's 'evidence, and a few days ago was liberated after serving a period in prison. It is suggested that a crime actuated by feelings of revenge has been committed. Five boys were employed by Oaie, but none of them are to be found.—P:&e T, Times;
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The same human and civic idea unites us all at this moment and parmeates the foaling: of sorrow which survives the tragic dis- appearance of my father and brother our King and our Prince, it is not for me to praise the memory of the THE Company's Steamship defunct monarch, much lets to dilate upon the hopes in, which his successor
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EUROPEAN KILLED DY, THIEVES, A most tragic affair occurred in the early bours of the 19th May, says the Siam Observer, at Sipatoom, which has cost the life of a record and arm and leg bones being exposed. A spected and esteemed young European resident, post mortem examination will be held by Dr.bas inherited his traditions and his name Mr. Maximilian J. Kaiser. Me: Kaiser was of Carayon
1 lovoke this terrible martyrdom at this fret Swiss nationality and was engaged with the
The owner of the Cafe de Paris, who has meeting of the Crown and Parliament as a Deutsch-Siamesische Handals Gesellschaft disappeared, was an ex-soldier named Onie.sign of alliance which should rally all to the He was occupying the house in Sapatoom road. The man enjoyed a doubtful reputation, and cause of the peace and progress of our nation. Our deep sorrow has brought together the of Mr Waldburger, the manager of the Com. had some trouble with his servants. One of
sympathies of the chiefs of States, of the pany during the latter's absence in Europe.
legislative bodies, and of the Press of the A litila afær 3 a.m, the servants' quarters at the residence of. Dr. Frankfurter, (next to Mr.
entire world in a common cry inspired by. humanity and justice. From the afflicted Waldburger's); were entered by three thieves,
'heart of the nation there rase a protest of In order to help Chinese banking success. Their plunder did not amount to much. They
loyalty to the royal family and to the country's fully to compare with the foreign banks at the stole a pair of trousers, and, so far as is known,
established institutions which reaffirmed the various Treaty ports, the Board of Finance has nothing else. A Chinese boy awaked and
ancient traditions of union between the obtained permission to establish a Chi-hsuch rained the cry of "Thief!" or Camby 1" and
people and the King. May this union, kuan, or financial school; in P-k 1g, for train | the men ran out into the Sapateam-road. They
concentrating" the energies of all in a ing young merchants and others to learn mo», ran in the direction of the old King's College dero banking. When proficient, the P, & T. | hot before getting as far as that polot they.
supreme effort, cow give us strength to bear HIGH JINKS AT YAU-MA÷TI,
the weight of the responsibility of power and Timss tells us, they will be employed to the 'were met by a police patral-coming from
Idlers at Yau-ma-ti yesterday'foroooon were
of the destinies of the country," "D national or other Chinese banks where they are the opposite direction, it may be noted. ́badly needed nowadays..
in passing that, owing to a number of recent provided with some amusement free, gratis cases of theft in this district; the patrols have and for nothing. Situate somewhere in the bren strengthened. The thievas on meeting neighboothand of Yau-ma-ti Police Station is the patrol turned and ran back again in the the Po Hing Theatre, where the fun began. It direction of Dr-Frankfurter's' house. One ended at the Police Count, this morning. At man ijed in get into the garden behid Mr. about eleven o'clock yesterday morning a Gster's house, and before he could do so he terrible noise was heard coming fom the
The president is also going to establish, a Government printing office jo the capital for printing bank-motos of the National Bank of Chios, etc, fir circuisting in the various provinces in order to check foreign notes. .
The National Bank of China did very good
actors
AN ACTOR'S AMUSEMÄNT,
his deed, the like of which has never bean seen, has brought me to the throns for the accomplishment of a dynastic and national duty. I place my faith in God and in you, the
- "LAISANG," having arrived from the above Ports, Consigneer of Carge by her are hereby informed that the Goods will be delivered from alongside, i
Cargo impeding the discharge or remaining on board after 4 PM, the 3rd lost, will be. landed at Consignees risk and expense. No Fire Insurance will be effected. - Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. THE &teamship.
**MANILA," having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods, with the exception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables are being landed and stored at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra baxardous Godowns of the Hong- kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Com pany Limited, at Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained. A
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods
representatives of the nation, that with your have left the Godowns, and all Goods remain.
help I may fulfil this mission well. I can ing undelivered after the 6th of June, wIN
Alfbroken,
askurs you that I shall co-operate in promol. 1: be subject 10990
"BURİDREN LAN Yest, and it bara prominius fuisin jiwan Gapingchhythe policmatho stolta par Park at the markolatheshestra, fe in the bapɔicers of the kingdom to which is be left in the: Godoffy, Chore="he" will
before it.
A Chinese Government Bavings Bank, has been attached to the National Bank.
Duka Tsai The President of the Board of Flannce, is doing all in his power to enlarge the National Bank of China by the establish ment of more branches with sufficient funds in the provinces.
[Reuters,]
King Edward's Visit to Russia.
LONDON, 29th May, Sir Edward Grey, referring to the King's visit to Russia, said that the relations of the two Governments are those manifested by the Anglo-Russia Convention, no.trealy or new.convention was under discussion nor was it intended to initiate negotiations for one owing to the visit, which he trusted would contribute to the good relations *existing.
which
Large Crowd;: 10. Congregate the street. Nobody knew what was going on loside, but low expected to see wome
of trousers was picked up near him, having been thrown away. The other two thieves as past Mr. Spivey's house and turned into a bar row fane exactly opposite Mr. Shaw's bouse, one come, through the window-brad - first. the meantime Mr. Kaiser, aroused by the Policeman Perkins, whose attention was also noise, vo up and came out Mr. Vairol, who directed by the noise, entered the building, aud
is in the service of the same firm and also refound one of the actors, a mad named Wo side at Mr. Wakiburger's bouze, came out. Ming, hammering thred coolies who were lined with him. Mr. Kainer was armed with a long the actor to take him to the lock-up, but the up against the wall. The officer seized hold of
sword., Ilò ran after the two thieves who were escaping up the lane. Hehind him anlatter turned on the policeman and a struggle one of the constibles, also in pursuit. My followed to the end assistance had to be Kaiser ran a considerable distance up the called, and the infuriated actor was practically him with his sword. What folowed happened was charged at the Police Court, to day, on Jane, everlook one of the thieves, an 'nitacked lifted in the station, so fierce did he fight, He in a few moments. It was very dark, but charges of disorderly behaviour and assault.. the constable could either hear or just dimly On each charge he was fined $3-$6, or four- make eu that Mr. Kaiser struck at the teen days' gaol in all.' man with his sword. Either this man, or, more probably, his companion, terned and
bbd Mr. Kaiser. Whether the thieves first turned and attacked Mr. Kaiser, or whather they turned after he had brought one of them A number of Labour, and Radical M. Po bay, can only be conjectured. They did
Later,
have signed a memorial to the King, opining that in view of the terrible events in Russia and the nature of the Government, His Majesty's visit should not be of an official or of a State character....
President Fallier?s in England.
President Fallieres entertained the King. at the French Embassy, eighty-five covera were laid, and a service of priceless Sèvres from the Elysée was used.
Later. President Fallieres has left London,
Hussie The battleship Peter the Great has been re-floated:
Mr” Churchill and South Afrion.
joth May, Mr. Churchill, presiding at the South African banquet, id South Africa was sing out of British party politics, and the hour had come for a grest advancer which! would make South Africa as Lynited -as Canada. He anticipated that General Boths would play a great part in building up a dalted and from South Africa.
As we go to press the case against Chinese policeman 997 atill continges before Mr. Ja Ke ja the Police Court. The defendant the charges of misconducting himself
turn upon him and he was-stabbed with fatal effect. Tbs thieves ran on, and the constable, coming up-(he had been some 30 yards or thereabou's behind)—found Mr. Kaiser wounded and helped him back to the bead, of the lane where Mr. Voirni had come. There he fell dead from the wounds inflicted upon him.... Two arrests have been made by the police.
TUR CATTLE TRADE,
The suggestion of the leading shipping firms of Hongkong that there be a governmental conference an the subject of the cattle irade is, we think a good one, observes the Wandla
to all-
d ́our charantino. rests-Conce
Hong Government hay not yet asked. conference, but if it does we hope this Govern ment will come forward with sendy Ass
As the shipping firms point out, ka absolale embargo upon caule from Hongkong will bare vary serious effect upon the steamer, lees {now|id:-operation) The caitly, frade is worth P300,000 £ four, and if this money is lost, there mun-be either a miterial! rates for passengers and cargo
of the service in order to operate a This question ation of our
INDIAN RAILWAY HORROR,
TERRIBLE COLLISION:
Khatauli, May 7th.
An appalling railway accident occurred" yeu terday motoing at 6.30 between the Daina and Ghaziabad stations on the O. and R. Railway. when two passenger trains collided. “The cause of the accident was a beogling of "line clears" given by Dasna which sent the two trains' on to their doom. The collision occurred about two miles out of Ghaziabad at a point" where both trains meet round a curve. The sccident is described as far worse than that at Ludhiana last December Both trafos 'are "completely" racked and the casusities are computed at ailing figams, The Civil Surgeon of Maerot was summoned by telegram and be arrived by Aarst train. Both Earopean engine drivers
have been consumed by fire. – Offic wedding purly travelling la ona, of only one survived. The scene i
'and the wreckage beyond cop
long! bogey carriage is stadding on its end. like a tower
paRUESOME DETAILS.
für
is and actions are henceforth devoked.examined on the 6th of Juse, af o 30 A.M. WILL RUER AS THE LAW DIRECTS, ::"All Claima^must reach us before the roth of
1 shall try to seck inspiration in the ex-June, 1968, or they will not be recognized. 50 ample of sovereigns who are a glory to
No Fire lasarsace will be effected":"20 monarchy, a blessing to the nations, and Undersigned,
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the
■ living lemoa is the art of reigning. I ¡ shall rule, I swear it, as the law directs. We - ate living in peace add friendship with the Powers, who bat so short a time ago sent us princes and missions to sympathiin in our sorrows and misfortunes, while Great Britain, the nation alied to us, and Spain, the friendly nation that is our neighbour, also sent "sbips to visit us on behalf of their fees, 10
the sister ostinn, Brazil, the demonstrations of grief wete such as to amount almost to national mourniqa,
1. thank all from the bottom of my heart for such el quent testifications of sympathy, With regard to commerce, we must place our foreign, Gade on a firm basis. We are passing tough crisis in our interior affairs the cases of, which must "be removed, Measures of a legislative character have been promulgated, some of which, relating to the rights of individuals, my Government, acting (within ito - rights, believed it necessary to abrogate without dela. You will use your discretion to determining, which of there dictatorial decrees may or may not remain on the Stalule book,
NORDDEUTSCHER. LLOYD,
MELCHERS & Co.
Agents.
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Hongkong, 30th May, 1908. .
"SUICIDE OK WELL-KNOWN.
CHINAMAN.
MR. CHOW DART TONG'S SO◄ T-KES OPIUM.
Chan Sing Wan, the son of Mr. Chow Dart Tong, a merchant, fesiding at 4, 'Alverion Terrace, committed suicide yesterday by swallowing opium: The deceased, who was about thing "wo years of age, was believed to have developed insanity during the past few weeke. When his body was found in his room a bow, containing a zoluțios of opium, was found near him. The police at bazdquarters were not colified until this morni g. We so. derstand that as application has been lodged with the proper authorities asking for permis sion to keep the body in the houre, instead of having it removed to the mortuary.
THE CHINESE TKLNGRAPHS.
PROTEST FROM. SHANGHAI
AMENDMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION, .
Another matter which calls for your atten tion is the amendment of the constitutional
A number of the leading merchants at charter. The organic law of a cation, most Shanghal bave petitioned the Board of Posts pass throgh these periods of transition, the and Communicatinas protesting against the soccessive steps in attaining the aspirations conversion of the Imperial Chinese Telegraphs of coitatry... My Government considera that into a government concere by the latter buying Relatexpressing the imperativa, wish of the all the shares from the private holders. The This in declaring that the time is ripe for President of the Board, Chao Pik, in his re- Aadle introduction of suitable reforms in the script to the shove petition wrote as follows te
laws which delue the executive power and
The Conversion of the administration into s termine the most suitable farm for thef
Governmeal concern is a step which the stable and harmonious exercise of that power. Government is compelled by circumstances to fin for you to begin, this reform by take, The Board of Posts is a Government amoodmants which are to be institalon whose sole object is to facilitate the consideration of the communication and is not bound to consider assembly, and this imposes the interest of any one single individual; bat hty task upon Parliament-iba the national Interanys most always be the first ming an electoral law which will estaba consideration; 1 ha patitioners stated that some lab the cpostitation of the next Chamber, | of the shares are in the hands of the foreignete dad decide iba form of franchise which Paris securities for mortgages and loans bot the › llament prefers as the best and comprehen, samo petitioners seem to forget that the late sive system of national representation, Li Hung-chang had already declared that Majesty, read the sutage in a loud, drm, the same shares are, not allowed to be
"bich recalled that of his fath The sold to foreigner
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