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#POCAHONTAS"

SALE OF THA

PURCHASED BY CHINESE FOR EMIORATION TRADE

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY OCTOBER 2 1908.

NEW NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

IN PEKING.

Same time ago, the Board of Education in Reking obtained permission from the Empress Dowager to establish, a first clam National

colleges, city-

SECOND DAY,

We learnt from a reliable shipping source faiversity in the capital, which is to consist of Chipers Emp're sonda its surplus products for Sektar, with a 3-day service with gaibering as there was on the first day and the

It is

ibis moming of "the stle of the seamship Pocahontas to a certain Chinese firm in the Colony. The news was confirmed on inquiries balug made at the offices of her agents, Messrs. Dodwell and Company, Ld., to-day, but no other particulars could be obtained, such as the bame of her purchasers; and the sum at which the vessel changed hands. The sale, however, we lears, was completed early this Wook

1.—Chiness literatura.

-Science,

3. Foreign languages.

Medicine. Engineering. 6.-Commerce.

-Mining B-Agriculture.

sides came the complaint of hard timang ngales as an

B-COMBOLATion Race. (Two Lengths) Ons prize,NEL, A LA

This wat won by.

touched the board before H. CTSK

eachin

wha fast

Each of these colleges is to be instructed foreign settlement stands at a very high figure and after the Glasss.has."bean' degummed took the water, and Ribaise (owas 8) won this in ended lustraw with twal goals

The Pocahontas is acw in the hands of the and governed by only experienced foreign and Hongkong, and Whampoa Dock Co, under-

Chinese teachers, who are to be engaged from going repairs. It will be remembered by our renders that among the vessels which were foreign countries with the exception or action washed ashore on the beach at Stonecutters teachers who will take charge of the instruction Now the dificulty has not been in the lack of Island during the typhoon of 28th July was the of ancient Chinare literature. Padahontas. Her position for a time was une funds, because the Empress Dowager bas al- that caused some anxiety. A thorough exam ipation revealed injuries to her bottom pistes, leady granted the sum of Tisa,000,000 for meel and after these had been temporarily patched ing the starting expenses, but in the selection

la a few of the touching and governing staff, she was refcated and itken to dock,

Although telegrams have bean seat to the days' time the vessel will leave dock, and, it is, believed, her sew owners will put ber into the various Chinese Ministers, accredited, to the

courts of foreign countries for competent for emigration trade.

The Fee shouts, like her sister ship the Foreigners and foreign educated Chinese for fil

ling the responsible positions in the proposed hatan, is a versel of 4262 tous, built in 1900 university, yet only Lord Li-Chinging and by Furness, Withy and Co., Ld., W. Harle H.E. Wu Ting-faux have recommended some pool, and was formerly owned by the Chesa

persons, while all the other ministers have pot pnako and Ohio SS, Co, Ld.

replied as yet.

MISSIONARIES IN CHINA.

This, coupled with the time it requires to. beild the premises, ronders it impossible to open the university for the reception of students before the end of 1910, as desired by H.E. Chang Chih-tung, Comptroller-General of the Board of Education; who in conjunction with the Mangal President, Jung Ching, is doing bis

cleared shows a constant increase,

entered

LO SHANGHAI IN 19075 MAY duce. The opening of the Manchurian port of' P. R. G. ANNUAL AQUATIC SPORTS.

Antung and Taires promises groster facilities The year 1907 was one of great interest to for the trade with Manchuria as RODD, AN Shanghai, the great commercial centre from political conditions bave resumed their normal

The second day's programms in, the above "A. Claxton, the two latter belog level for second. which the provinces of the Yangtata are clothed aspect. The organisation of a mail service via and furnished with the manufactures of Europe, Siberia, which now collects and delivers letters Aquatic Spurts was Mitnessed by a big place, or in anot

· 9-WATER POLO and to which in turn a great portion of the| 02.

promises closer touch with the home fishes in the swimming-events were veryThis appeared to be the event of the day and distribution throughout the world. From all make ladusicial city of lacressing import. The results were as follows semi

created the most excitement, both teams being Shanghal asserts itself year by year close.

very evanly matched and the game K vary, Jaş mad hard one. | Aftar, trying hard to scars, than deadlock · រឹង balagonard financial distress, but apce. In addition to the various cotton mille, HURDLE RACK-TWO LINOTHI — in spite of most harassing conditions the port ilk filatures, cigarette, soap and glass factories (Handicap) 4 Hurdles Tat and and in each result was a draw, neither: bide putting, but at

the held its own, and amongst the foreign, meni there bas \\been a new

hest to swim in the final. Two priras, the request of the players a further." "minates: experiment is

biway was allowed by the Referne, & in thag The first, best, saw six starters, and A. Vrst half of this extra time, Barros scored once cbanis there was no failure of any importance, treatment of ramla fibre evaluament dis The fact that building operations progressed at, not at present sufficiently advanced to furnish

Barros (GWEB 9) swam well and finished a good as also did: Cooke, but is the second unusual speed, that the value of land in the much definite information, bus inter fret with R. Gallussi ("go") second.

matiørn, were altered and A. R. Ellis and supply of raw material is being obtained,

R. C. Witchell equalised, and the gabis and that the tonnage of shipping, all tend to it is hoped that Shanghai may enter the

ds. A further request was again mada show a healthy vitality is, the community and market with a ramia yarn, for which there are

mined to outlast each other, but at the request for extra time, both sides bang deter hopeful prospects for the pers as soon as the already many inquiries. The conservancy ef temporary conditions of slackness have passed, the river proceeds, apace, and it is estimated The tossua for the depression was a year of that by the end of this year the main channel will have been dredged, and this, although bad cropt and Reveral want in 1936 and shely antall, part of Mr. de Rijke's schame, consequent poverty of the consuming clazie This was aggravated by over-bliying, especially may be considered a distinct triumph when in piece-goods, which left the market seriously it is remembered that for 40 years overstocked at the beginning of 1907, and the improve the port for the use of the larger year was spent in clearing off the surplus stocks ocean-going steamers mat with a steady op. materially affect under conditions of demand and exchange position, which threatened

fatarests which proved very trying to the small capitalist this grout sinngheld of foreign Other noticeable features of the year were the Chios. With the successful advance of the developnitat of railway communication, the conservancy wore and the development of linking of the port of Shanghai with the city of the railways now. in progress Shanghai mal

aking, and, in shipping circiss, so important position as the great distributing con- ant change in the number of ships which entre for Chins, and with its broad hinterland couraged by conference rates, carried, cargo and rich resources bids fair to be in the first direct from Hankow, and from Tsingtau, to rank among the ports of the world.Consular

¡Rsport Europe and America.

ASSOCIATION, HONGKONG AMATEUR ATHLETIC

he prosperity of the port is so closely bound results were anticipated when a heavy drop in: up with the trade in piece-goods that disastrous exchange occurred in September and October; large quantities were being carried in sterling. cent. of the Chinese dealers were unable to

for.the.conclusion of a treaty dealing, ex-bost to promote Western learning in China, mostly on native account, and uearly '70 per

In consequence of the enormous increase of missionary cases in recent times, the Chinese Government is negotiating with the represent atives of the various foreign countries in Pek clusively with missionary, matters in the meantime, China bar-informed the Diplomate Corps that she will not be responsible for the protection of missionaries not registered in their legations.

with a view to prevent the Chinese students

from suffering ill-treatment and despisem out at the hands of foreigners, when they go out seek for up-to-date education for future services to their own country.

Thus it is the intention of H. E. Chang, in enable those Chinare, students who have com pleted their studies in the various Provincial college in China, to further their learnings in, the proposed university, without going out to foreign lands in future.

The Empress-Dowager fully realizes the importance of the proposed National Universi ty in Paking, and Her Majesty promises to give more money if the Tis.2,000,000 are insufficient.-China Crifie

A LADY'S DIAMONDS.

SUED FOR WORK DONE,

The manager of the plaintiff firm valued this diamonds at $1,000 odd.

The defendant was not represented, and judgment was entered for the plaintiffs with

costs.

CHINA'S CURRENCY...

most their obligations. It is hoped, however, that this will prove a healthy break in the rade, and that in clearing the market of superfluous and unsound traders the commercial status of the port will beneft directly when operations

gain reach the normal level

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ANNUAL REPORT.

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The first annual report of the committee, for the year ending September-goth, god, to be presented to the annual general meeting of members an October 1st, 1908, reads:—

The committee have pleasure in presenting tó members their first annual report.

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The committee régiel that they cannot pre- seet 2 full list of the members owing to the sudden departure of the late hon treasurer in February it and with him all the lists of membership and accounts and they take the opportunity of requesting kay gentlemen who may bave duly become members of the Asto. ciation and who have received no receipt for their snbscriptions to communicate with the hon. secretary as soon as possible in order that their names may be placed on the list.

The new cinder track has been completed on the ground of the Kowloon Cricket Club and was formally declared open by H.E. the Governor in July last.

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The total cast of construction has been 53,123.87. To meet the liability subscriptines to the amount of $465 have already been raised and it is hoped that the remainder which has been generously advanced by the Chairman. may be subscribe before his departure in November.

The Club

baving decided to hold

An Open Amateur 16 yards Race at their meeling it was duly started, med and judged by officials of the Associati in

The Broke Challenge Cup presented by the chairman for the best aggregate in the monthly" Cos Country runs was won by P. A. Bideb.

It is proposed to hold an athletic meeting, it

ibe autumn

H. BROKE, LT-COL," R.B (Chairman),

F. LAMMERT...

R. F. C. MASTER,: ·

A. RODGER,

1. H. MEAD,

F. H. KRW,

Committee.

In the second heat the same number of men beat by about a yard from R. C. Witchell (ower 14) the second man

-BOYS' RACE (13 to 15 years of age). Two lengths Handicap.-(Post entries) Sons**** or brothers of members only admitted. Two of His Excellency the match was allowed to staud as it did, His Excellency kindly offering) prizes.

This event was won asily by Master Carlos to present another seven spoons, so that sch Lopes (ower 2) who awam well throughout, player would receive a peite. The teams warst

CWitchell (Capt), A. E-Alvar, &... overtaking me with about oix or seven garde 3. Kilit, O.R. Chunya), Arros (Capulais and getting bome

F. KA (Whites): A. V. to apare between him and the second boy, C). Cooke, & Master G. Jorge (owes 3),

3-CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE COLONY, 200, Carroll, An-244 BHo, J. M. Roza Parolea, Arv

Yards (Open). (Six Langthe).. Two prixos.

Only three competed for this, viz, Meagra. C J. Cooks, C. Humphreys and F. M. Remedios, From the start, Remedios forced the pace and kept up a lead of fow yards from the other two man; but in the fifth length, he began to slacken down and allowed: Humphreys and Cooke to catch him up, the former through from Cooke, Remedios did not Snish. Time good swimming won by about a couple of yards 2 minutes 41 4/5 seconds"

PLUNGING. Two prizes,

The tie between R. C. Witchell and Car Bunji was quickly decided yesterday, the latter not diving as well as he did on the previous day, whilst Witchell seemed to be in just as good form at he was on the first day and won easily, covering 57 feet with his plunge.

5-RUNNING HEADER FROM SPRING BOARD. Two tries.

Unfortunately only three entered for this event, viz-Messrs. J. M. Lopes, M. A. R. Souza and A. R. KI................

Lopes seemed a bit nervous in this event and did not dive as well as he has been seen to do, is also did Soura. Ellis surprised everybody by bis excellent diving, his recovery being exceptionnily good. Souza was second.

6-FOUR LENGTHS HANDICAP. First and second in each beat to swim in the final. Two prizes.

rat heat. There were six starters in this heat, The "go" man, H. J. White, was 1000 Over taken by the others and after the second length had been traversed, Perelta and Roza wate leading with Carroll, Alves and Witchell a little way behind on the swim home in the fourth length, matters were altered, when Carroll now forged ahead, overtaking the two leader and

won, with Roza second.

V.Ribeiro, J. Forbes, supe At the conclusion of the Sports, the prisma 1/ ware presented to the successful swimmern by congratulated the winners and commented Hit Excellency, Sir Frederick » Lugani, whoct upon the good play of the Water Polo teams and the sportsmanlike manner in which they fought to secure victory. RES

Three ringing cheers and a "tiger"

MIDDLESEX INTER-COMPANY, COMPIZITKOKSĀ

29th alta, Club's bath and enclosure were placed at the Yesterday afternoon the Victoria Recreation, disposal of the Middlesex Regiment for thels early Inter-Company Water Polo Competition. Soop after 4 pm the first match was-itarend- and the club's enclosure: was filled with inta rested military spectators. In all, four matches were played, the last just being falabed before dark.". Mr. L. E, Lemmert of the V. R.C. kindly acted an referee, which_duly...be-performed to the satisfaction of all the players concerned.

then given for His Excellency the Governor,

The first match between the "D" Company. and "B" Company, was by far the most in. teresting match of the four, resultinglio favour of the former Company by gone to nil,

The second match between “A” and “Eo Companies was also a good ous and ended in a victory for "A" Company by 7. goals.to one, In the third match Company appezind to have things all their own way and had little difficulty in beiting 11 goals to all against the "C" Company, although the latter Company: put up a very plucky defence.*

The last match between "G" and "B" Com-" panies was again pretty one-sided, the former scoring 8 gonts to bilH" Compity bad some very good chances of natting time after time, but in most cases they allowed the ball to get into their rivals” hands and the few weak which they made to score aver

and hest,Six men also took the water in this hest, which was easily won by Harros, Re-trialized, " medios being second.

At the conclusion of the above prostamme, a very interesting water pala match was play. ed between two V. R. C.teams, The first ball of the gaine was very fast and void of any fouls, aeither side scoring in their many ot tempts, but in the second spell, the Whiter proved their superiority in staying power and etted three goals to their opponents' oil. The goals being scored by Messrs. E. Humphreys

A. S. Ellis and. A. H. Carroll.

The teams comprised:-(White):-A: H Carroll, E. Humphreys, A. S. Ellis, J. Forbes, 1. Canter, L. E. Lammert and P. M. Remedios. (Blues); R. C. Whichell, A. R. Elli, J. M. Loper, O. R. Chunnott, U. C. Sayer, A. A. Claxton and J. M. Rosa Pereira.

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Considering that many of the Middlesex- men have never played Water Polo before, it' sasma very creditable for them to have taken part in this aquație game, which is without · doubt one of the most tiring of all athletics. It is nico a pity that a few rules of the game were not also distributed amongst the players, sa some appeared to be quite Ignorant of the roles, such as attempilng: to shoot from'a fred - throw, but a special feature of the gaine was the abrance of fanling, although now and then in the host of excitement a few took place, į..

We understand the semi-fas) and final in the above competition takes place to-day and to-morrow at the Royal Engineer's Cambarea

THE OPPER YANG7Z8.

Apart from actual trade conditions, Shanghai asserts itself increasingly year by year as a Lieut.Comdr. H. Spicer Simson arrived in

important factor to the life of the Empire. Shanghai yesterday from Chungking, on pass

The great stimulus which has been given age home after having served on the Upper

to education draws numbers of young men Yangtze station for some years, reports the

from the provinces to gain in the for- N. C. D. News of 24th ult. It will be remem

pign. settlement some practical knowledge of bered that he began the survey of the Upper

the possibilities of the West. The installa Yangtzo from Ichang to Chungking last year,

tion of 26 miles of electric tramway was expect and that the work was interrupted by an order

ed to raise a storm of indignation among the from the Admiralty. The reason why the order

Datives of the coolie class, but the innovation was given bay not been disclosed; but after

has passed' almost without commeat, and the some little delay word was sent to carry on the

cars are thronged with Chinese passengers. work. Accordingly lieut.-Comdr Simos,

The progress of the conservancy work in the Eng. Lieut. Black and the native staff resumed

river between Shanghai and Woosung has the work in December, and (bey have now car.

In the Supreme Court, last Thursday, Menirs. been an object-lesson in the paware of the ried it through succenfully.

The party lefilchaog on December

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Ullman and Company, jewellers, sued Miss. modern dredger and possibilities of handling Mabal Heard, who reaides or did reside at the waterways for the purposes of irrigation. The rived at Kueichou and made the second start eight days later. For some time progress King Edward Hotel, for Siga for work and advantage of clearly deficed laws and security of property are recog. led by the eagerness was slow-owing to dis tremendous nustacies-labour done and materials supplied. that had to be overcome. It would be difficult Mr. Grist (for the plaintiff) said that the de- of native capitalists to acquire land and other for anyone who lind not made, the passage of fendant went to the plaintiff firm and request securities within the area under foreign juris the gorges to appreciate thoroughly the greated the manager to lake two diamonds, which diction. The scope which is afforded by hardships attending a work that/Consisted of bad been site cor-rings out of their settings, und ficance and international credit is fully running out continuous triangulations. In and to put them into a ring, which, she anti-realised, and the only difficulty of foreign some places, particularly in Wakan Gorge mated, she would purchase. The plaintiffs firms is to prevent the native merchants from (about 6 miles above Içhapa), the river nac had the diamonds re-set, and although the de relying on freely upon these valuable auzotu.

fendant expressed her approval, she refused to SHANGHAI NANKİNG RAILWAY, rows between precipious cliffs, which are prac tically unscalable. Arsuch places the triangles take up the bargain.

Perhaps the evect of greatest interes in the bad to be contracted from an average of about wo

commercial life of the port during the year has miles to an approximalsof 200 yards. Some ides

been the opening to traffic of the line of of the situation can be gained by the know-

railway from Shanghvi to Nanking, A the ledge that at several places trackers cannot

live only 93 miles in length, but laudy boats going upstream await a favourable

forerunner without doubt of a complete link wind and then take a midstream course. With

between the cost and the undeveloped re- the surveying party

rty, However, that practice

snurces of the west. The lind has been com. could not be adopted.. The work was at the

pleted within three years. The line is a portion riverside and the boats had to hug the rocks,

of the Imperial Chinese railways, and they while the current, with mighty force, sought to -Chinese Public Opinion says:—A great many have been fortunate in abisining the services tear them from their sy fastenings, and foreign papers are now advocating, what they of Mr-Pope, no Indian expert, in dealing with. huga whirlpools threatened to engulf them as consider to be--the best policy for China-to-the-traffic, which will be recognised on lines. they had done so many hundreds of the river adopt in the matter of a financial policy. The already found successful in dealing with an craft before. Taking measurements at those general consensus of opinion seems to be that Oriental people. It has been found that a vary -plaços consisted of a series of mountaineering--Chinn-should-adopt-a-gold standard--With--low-rate-is-necessary-to-attract-passengers, feats carried out with doswerving patience and this we cannot agree. We emphatically deny and within a few months the railway has courage. Again, at other places the towering that China needs a gold standard,

captured almost all. this traffic from the old cliffs made it imperdible to strive at a desired The majority of our people deal in compara. Inunch services. During the year over 2,500,0.0 point; consequently a large error occurred attively insignificant sums of money. They buy passengers have been carried, and the rail. one plice and a considerable amount of cal- their market produce with copper cents and way is already, becoming popular for certain

A Chemulec dispatch to the Osaka Jiji states culation was.necessary to eradicate it.

even the insignificant but useful copper cash. classes of goods, such as silk, cocoons, tribute The monotony of the slow journey up the No coldfusing country in the world has a coin rice, cotton yarn, opium-and-cattle, All the that the Japanese in Kerra have been sending river was broken by meeting several parties of of such a samil value as the "

Cocoons sow go by the railway, nwing to the in applications for the protection of their in Epper cach foreignars; the first consisted of Mr., and MES. of Cison. Without this medium nt ex-advantage of rapid transit to the Shanghai dustrial property in accordance with the Treaty Sharples and Mr. Wassop (Messrs. Mackenzie change of so diminutive a value, the mil-market, and the native merchants of one fust signed by Japan and the United States & Có,), who had been wrecked. They lost lions, of Clitna, would be unable to live district alone estimated that a saving of $20,000 regarding the protection of trade-marks, patents, everything and narrowly escaped with their For two or three cash, less than the old had been effected by railway transit for the designs, and copyright in Korea. The applice lives. The Washan Hsien gave every assist- and now obsolete English farthing the Chinese seanor. Satisfactory customs regulations have tione sent in already number 13, chiefs for the ancs ig bis powers he provided 10,000 cash coolie is able to obtain a day's sustenance now been obtained with regard 10 foreign registration of trade marks and patents, Amoog, and provisious and it was principally due to Turn the canepcy of the country into gold and, goods moving along the railway. The question the applications one has been found for the se bis kiadly help that no more very serious in the fathing, the diminutive coins called of kin for native goods, however, is still in a gistration of a trade-mark identical with the

R. Galluzzi, AJ, V. Ribeiro, A. V. Batros convenience was sustained,

"nach" will 'winish, and we' shall have the difficult and uncertain position, and the charges. Hero" mark owned by the Anglo-American Te

and: R. C Witchell were the four-finalists in "unemployed" in its place.

are so heavy that the goods are unable to bacco Trust, and the latter is now demanding utilise the railway-to-any considerable extent, the withdrawal of the application. It in reported this event, and took the water in the above This is, however, a difficulty which must soon that applications have also been made by the order. Before long-it could plainly be scan. be overcome, as not even the vested interests Japanese for the registration of various trade that the issue of the race depended upon in the various launch services can stand for marks owned by Messrs. Holme, Ringer & Co., Ribeiro and Barros, as both were going well is also did Witchell but the latter's" "bandicap long against the vigorous public opinion which with the result that a panic has set in among

2. DIVING COMPETITION. (Standing diya. is asserting itself in favour of railway transit. foreign merchants in Korea, The representa appeared a little too much for bm... Galluzzi Roads and steam laouches are gradually tend-tives of Messrs. Bennett & Co, Meyer & Co., failed to swim in the manner he did on the pre- from Spring Board), 4 prizes. Mr. Frank Lad ing to act as leaders to the line, and through Halme, Ringer & Co., the a.ent of the Augirvious day and lost the lead to Ribeiro, the latter mert kindly consented to judge this competi out its whole length the railway has already Anerican Tobacco Trust, and other for winning easily with Barros second The wip-tloa,

mar's time being 57 4/5 seconds. asserted itself as a distinct power in the land..

Chemulpa have held a eign firms in

2-HIGH DIVE. Two prises.

Two trics meeting to consider the course to be taken ...................... SHIPPING.

against this action on the part of the Japanese Da this question, the manager of a foreign firm

After passing Waphsien the coltatry in much more open and the survey party made com paratively rapid progress. With occasional delays, owing to exceptionally bad weather, an average speed of five miles a day was made Chungking was reached on june 1, and the party had a little holiday after their hard work. The total distance. from Ichang to Chungking was fixed at 345 nautical miles, ar about 4004 statule miles. Chinese usually estimate the distance at 1,800 li, but the surveyors were ime pressed with the conviction, held by many other, that the Chinese i is estimat ed more by time of travel ban actual distance; and in travelling more by the

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H. L. O GARRETT,

(Hop, Secretary).

A. R. SUTHERLAND,

(Hon, Treasuïer), Hongkong, 19th September, 1908

THE PATENT LAW IN KOKEA. ACTION OF JAPANESE TO SECURE FOREIGN TRADE MARKS

LAST DAY,

In spite of the bad water prevailing last Satur. day afternoon, the V. R. C. continued their pro gramme, and everything went through without a hitch. The finishes in the swimming conteste word again very close, mora especially lo the Two Lengths Handicap when eight started the final and all finished in a bunch. About half past four or ball an hour after the com mencement of the ports, the lighter, gallery. verandabi, etc. were packed with sporting enthusiasts, and just before the commence- ment of the water polo match; His Excellency Sir Frederick Lugard arrived, together with hiA.D.C., and took great interest in the water polo exhibition, which was indeed a brilliant game. The Band of the Rajputs under Baud- masler Coke played for selections during the afternoon in the large Gymnasium Hall."

The results were as follows (—

FINAL HURDLE RACE.

- MA R. Souza, à. R. Ellie and A. A. Clix- ton were the only three contestants in this

actual than the ideal hour. The chart cheaper rates than at present. if a "gold your were of a disappointing axture, as the in fhemulps remarks that foreign merchanis avest. The judges bad great difficulty in de-

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From start to falsh,

For Chip thera is not only to be con- sidered-the ongipal expense of changing a currency from an erratic wilver, copper and alloy, basit to a gold one, but the ground. of giving an adaptable item of exchange in the smallest village of the interior which must be considered. Suppose for instance that China adopts a "gnid dollar" standard, similar to that in usa in America, what will be the pro- portionate value of one, (brass or copper) cash, Where will the effect of this gold standard be- come most beneficial! Will the people in the

The results of the carrying trads during the interior benefit by petting their goods st

rinndard" is adapted?

quantity of cargo to be handled never exceeded drawn gives an inch-wide drawing of the river

The gold standard if fatraduced will prin- dormai limits, and there was still too much will watch with much in Brest the course the ciding who the winner war, ard after a third the high and low water lines, every high cipally benefit the foreign merchant and the tonnage on the coast. Many of the "outside" Japanese Government takes in dealing with the try, the honours were given to Soper, with

steamers which centred here dating the war, applications sent in for registration of trade. Ellis second. rock and the principal mountain peaks and on-called "dealers" who trade with him in the however, have been forced to leave and the out event of the Japanese Government granting

marks held by foreign merchants. In the FINAL TWO LENGTHS HANDICAP.

Eight staned in this final, víz-H. J. White,. bluffs shown. There was still some work to treaty ports, The interior markets of China look for the coming year in therefore, rather the registration of such trade marks, the foreige R. Galassi, F. J. Barretto, J. M. C. Lopes be done and the party came back over the old at the present day are not seriously affected by

more hopefal. The situation may be tracedito' course taking astronomical observations at the fluctuations of exchange. 7ere wa with avery town. This work was essential, as it to slats that several months before the mers great extent to the general depression in all seme will lose ac time fn lodging a protest, A. J. V. Ribeiro, F. Le Rosa, A. H. Carroll

which may develop into a diplomatic question. and A. A. Claxton. forms the base on which the chart is construct. chant in the treaty ports maker bis bargain branches of commerce sud to keed competition Foreign trade in Korea, continues this authori the race was full of excitement, more especi which existed to obtain any trade that was ed, and it entahes a survey that is as complete with the foreign importer his "drummer" has offering even at very low ratas, Although they, is chiefly in the bands of British, German, Gulching up, which seemed to be a bit

Red Chiness merchants. American. commer up, a pecessary under presset conditions of taken his order and axed his price, etc, with figures do not show sa.merked an increase as navigation.

the country retailer. The vagaries of exchange, in the years 1903 and 1906, there has been an

cial interests in Korea are very small, and too much to have expected Judging by the times of some -í ike naw swimmers and their Eng. Llaut Black passed through Shanghai In the interim, havėno interest whatever for

maioly

cpofced to kerosoup oil and flour. The last week on his way home and Licul. Spicer this the real purchaser of the goods.

between Japan and the United States handicaps it was er dert from the very start Simson will follow on board the R.M.5. Em. At present China's currency is undoubtedly in during the year, and there is a sign that the of Shanghai as a shipping port is algh position press, of China,· Fermission has been given a terribly muddled condition. We have taels,

cherchants. It has only provided an opportunity race altogether although they caught up won- ikely to be advarsely affected by temporary for dishonest Japanese, to encroach on the derfully. Lopes woo by a touch, with Gallusti to the two officem to spead their foreiga purely hypothetical medium, at varying conditions of commercial depression. service' leave la Canada, in consideration of values. We have dollars as variegated sa then of card Freight Gnoference bos cecomercial rights of the merchants of other cond the diffical; work they have just completed. - colore pa the mythical cost of Joseph. We taken a step during the year which is not with allodalities. Japan Chronicle,

have pubildiery colange, a good desi of It fraudulent, which is of unknown value. We got interest. For many yasta past there bas difficulty with regard not only to bean have copper cents which also are of varying homeward-bound freight but also to cargo trad

great repute and which cause great trouble to the shipped here from coastal and Yangtze ports. Customs official owing to the constant transport The conference has therefore retained the sore of the batter quality to the provinces where vices of a sworn measurer, who bolds much the inferior coinage is traded off on the oredalous. same position as the officers performing similar tween Hongkong, Shanghai, Singapore and

The soncal Interport Rifle Competillon be An acilon to recover $582.30 was brought nativa.

duties at Calcutta and Bombay on behalf of the Parang takes place between the 10th and 14th- against Chan Ab King, a contractor, by Mr. foreign confrere, we may need a synchronisa

With the trader to the treaty parts or bis Chamber of Commerce. The absolute::ith- instept, and as fast as can be seen at present, J. R. Michael, a merchant, of Prince's Building, tios of Anance for our export and when this partiality of the system has given grescantiafac the local tean. will probably consist of In the Supreme Court, last Thursday. The amount was alleged to be due for artezis of happy time arrives we trust that we may be into both to the conference and shippers of Mesirs. A. Janklos, J. C. Gow. J. H. Pidgeon,

Cargo, and the fanovation is distinctly a pen R. Laps ey, Gee. P. Lammert, J. P. MacGill rest in respect of the massuage and premises a position, to convert our currency into any known as Grestmous12:18, Bonkam-Roid standard which we may desire. In the mean- Kreasive step in the life of the portray, and Sergeants Wright, Mueros, Sayer and

you take sid kan op Hall; of the srd Middlesex Regiment,

· As we look back to the year it appears. delendant was represented by Mr.A. Holborow, that the adoption of a gold standard will be of Messrs: Deacas, Looker.and Deacon...

HOUSH RENT IN ÄRREARS

·WELL-KNOWN CONTRACTOR CONSENTS TO JUDGMENT,

8

increase of tapnego, entering-.and clearing |· The of very little advantage' to American that Claxton, Carroll and Reza waid out of this-

INTERFURT SHOOTING,

TILE, HONGKONG TEAM.

Mr. P. S. Dixon appeared for the plaintiff. The time, looking urfspan lan orangło, wa do nai RÉTROSPECT, i one of bike #

and a stay of execution was allowed...

beneficial.

From yesterday's play it appeared to every. body presset that; on their play, the "F* Comi pany should win this competition, although "G" Company is pretty wall favoured amodget the Middlesex men

"MIDDLESEX AQUATIC SPORTSÄ.

FIRST:DAYS.....

goth ufto

· The Middlesex Agentić Sports commenced Camber before a large assembly of Military yesterday afternoon in the Royal Engineers" - supporters. The Officials were:--Committee Captain G. L. Oliver, Lieut, Wabb-Bowen and Lieut. Tulloch, Sub Committeer Sergk-Major - Deason, Quarter-Makter Sergt. English, Bergts, Ludlow, Sharpe, Webb, Corp. West, and Private Heather,

The results were au follow me 150 YAXDA, RACE (Hente) 6'prikos, Tut Heat Lance Corporal Rolfa.

* Lance Corporal Clarke, 3 Private Winter.

20d-Heat--Drummer-Flat/is.

* Corporal West.

3 Lance Corporal Maba,

3rd Heat Private Tompson,

...a Private Pepplar.c

3 Private Gløgòr.”).

ance Corporal Bowles,

1. Lance

2. Private Marsh,

1. Private Wiltion,

4 Lance Corporal Churchill,

-100 YARDS RAGE (HEATE) Ó prisms,

Est Heat-

Private Thompson. Meng

1. Lance Corporal Perkins. 3 Lance Corporal Bowles, 4 Private Pepplar, Walyov

and Heat-1; Lunca Corporal Rolfe..

Lance Corporal Clases, Kemishgy Corparál Westy

* 4 Private Gaisille voine 4-INTER-COMPÁNY RELAY RACË (Téum of four) Each Relay to swim 40 Yards,

prizes.

1st Team Company, and Tesu-"C" Company, Agid Team—"G" Company, T-GREABY POLE COMPETITION.

This was apparently, the arent of the day f

It caused at end of marriment amongst the in

4. FOYS' RACK (Under 13 years of age)terested spectators, more especially when some

of the contemania took the waLDE OF Two lengths bandicap: (Post patrias). Two prizes,

| backs and stomachs instead o

R. Finlan, ir-Robertson- but of 6rtain, the AC em ped

entrants, pobody massend being second. Times' minute 25 seconds

5.-CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP, 100 yards. Chal. the end of the pole, whilst in the second round. leaga. Cup presented by Mr. Dorables, to be even reached their marke, viss—Private Eisen the competitor. Three lengths. Two prizes. won. 3 years before becoming the property of Lance Corporal Honanybowl Drummer Flat Private Gale, Private Worsley, Lance Corpora, Gae and Privata Crosby, Seven names wars down on the programme, but only three started, vis, C. Humphreys, C 6.220 YARDS RACE (HEAT)) 16 prig

I Hate, Lance Corporal J, Cooke and A. A. Claxton, Humphreys had

a Lance Corporal things all his own way and led from start to Bnist, beating Copke by about a couple

3 Corporal West?. and Hant, Lance Corporal Clarke yards. Timer i minute 7.1/5 seconds.

6-TWO LENGTH. (Open to Army, Navy

a Privata Galezd And Police)

This

Private Marthy was wod, easily by Gunner Center of

DeadblakPrivate Thompan the 83rd Coy, Royal Garrison Anillasy, A. E.

second

Privata, Wilmott 7-FINAL FOUR LENGTH HANDICAP The semi-final in the Water Eala A. H. Carroll, F. Rose, A V. Barros and P. has been postponed sutil maxi: M.: Remedios war the four deslista in this the dual jakas, pince on sha race, and after good struggle, Barton won the Royal Engineers! Gamber with Remedion second Times xolesteThe sports are being bald agel

local disappointment, but, rising, aborg and Lors of land in the New Territories sold by standing out from temporary difficulties the the Public Works Department during 1907

·Judgment was consented to by the defendant, 1 or late we baya' bizard much erant the road. | growing importance of the port -asserts itselfin | vaqlizedƑa sum of $18,475: This includes a { Thomas of H, M. 5. Tamar bålng s

Justment of the local money market, but up to spite of the bad, your, Canada, and Australia sum of $500 for buildings which ware sold the present there seems to be no perceptible have both awakened to the possibility of a pro. within the island of Fu Tau Chats In addition change of amelioration in the trade facilities of Stable trade with Chine, large quantities, of) to this the Assistant Land. Oficer at Taipo the port of Bangkok. Dargo continues slack heat and four coming from the longer, and said, so small loss which realised $1,000, and owing to the lack of befter falds of exchange, the letter forklog by ap, improved, samahju,ake Assistant, Land Omeeray Hongkong 37

BLUVİCE 10:296 & MEw outlet for its farma predodmail leis wales reallend 31,850)

A HAWKEN, who, the police say, was selling food for man"-13 wit, worms-without licence, was ordaica: to pay a fan of $5 in the Pallos Court/Inst Usiundays:

3rd Heat-

day; and