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Another Kowloon

Launch.

PORTUGUESE GUARD SHIP.

CHRISTENED,

THE "DILLY" THE SECOND.

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both just.

Thres launcher within, one month is a feat which any shipbuilding yard may be proud of. That has bean. accomplished by the Hongkong and Whampoa Deck Ld this morn ing, when the now Dilly, built to the order of the Portuguese Government, as represented in Hongkong by Mr. J. J. Leiria, Consul for Portugal, took the water in Hanghem Bay on the other side of the harbour. Too Kiané Ta and the Kiang Chi were successively launched in September and the Dilly to-day, making three vessels ia all to be built for the Chinese and Portuguese Governments, respectively, in

one month.

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The subject of our notice to-day having been constructed to the order of the Portuguese Gov- ernment it followed that Madame Eeiria, wife of Consul Leirlà, should have been the central figure in the pretty ceremony at. Howloop to day, When the party of guests Ended from the special launch which conveyed them from Hongkong, at the farthest westerno ead of the shipyard, the Dilly was conspicuous by the quantity of bun ing which displayed. The platform for the accommoda. tion of visitors was also gaily " dressed" for the occasion. Among those present were:-Rear- Admiral R. H.S. Stokes nud Mrs, Stokes, Mr. Blanchflower, secretary to the Rear-Admiral; Capt. Germano Dias, ÂD.C. to the Brenmor pf. Macao, representing. His Exc_f< <y .hor Alves Rogidas Lient. Ventura, of the Portuguese Navy; Mr. Miranda. Guedes, Director of Public Works, Macao) Consul and Mudame J. J. Leina; Mr, voo, Wieser, Coosal for Austria, and Mme. von Wieser; Mr. Roht. Mitchell, chief manager, Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co.; Mr. W. Wilson, mads- 'gar at Kowloon; Mr. J. L. de S. Alves and Miss Alves; Dr. and Mrs, Forsyth, Mr. and Mr. M. A. A. de Bouza, Misa E. Carvalho, Mr. and Mrs. Leitão, Miss M. Rozario, the Misse Loureiro, Mr. and Mrs. Macdonald, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. L. Soares, Mr. and Mrs. A. A Alves, and Messrs. F. J. V. Jorge, J. Martin (draftsman,.Kowloon Docks) and P. 'N. da

Silva

Capt. Germano Dies ware his full military uniform with his numerous decorations includ. ing the insignia of the Torre de Spada for signal valour in the Cuamato campaign at which the present Governor of Macao won so much" distinction.

The most prominent feature, of the Dilly's decoration was undoubtedly the large Portu guese flag which flattered to the steady breeze from the fore of the new guard ship.

Slight drizzle fell as "the party of visitors landed at Kowloon and for a lule time after they had taken up thair positions' on 'the platform it is singular that no sooner did the Dilly slide down the ways, the sun pierced through the dark, lowering clouds lending brightness and colour to the scene around.

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY OCTOBER 16 1908.

8.8.

Singan" in a Typhoon..

which we have just seen lattached to-day. On behalf of Mrs. Leiria 1 beg to tender ber thanks for the pretty souvenir she has just received of this interesting ceremony, and for the Dock Company's courtesy in inviting her to bave her name associated with this interesting cara- mony. Ladies and gentlemen, I have to ask THE SKIPPER'S SMART MANŒUVRE. you to kindly join me in drinking to the pros- perity of the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company, Limited, and also give three cheats and a "tiger" to Mr Mitchell and his capable staff of designers, constructors and shipbuilders. (Applause)

There was an enthusiastic response.

8.5. MATHILDE " ASHORE,

A valued correspondent favours us. with ti a following particulars relating to the recent experiences of the China Navigation Co.'s ., Singan in the last typhoon. He writes:Tha Mr. W. Wilson thanked Mr. Leiris, on behalf Singan, Messrs. Butterfield & Swire's steamer, of the Dock Co.'s staff, for the complimentary from Haiphong ria Hoihow, met with or near- remarks and hoped that the Portuguese Goverdly ran into the last typhoon. Finding the ment would favour bis Compasy with some

weather suspicious after. coming out of Hai more of their orders. (Applause.)

nan Straits on Saturday morning, the popular old skipper, Cap. Tminson, instinctively scent. art something the wind and promptly took to keep clear of the contre of that un, ie tipite of all prutions away to the southwelting a severe shak could not possibly avoid. even by

ing, and by all accounts Capt. Jamieson, maucouvred his ship to the best of his seaman. like abilities and so worked round to the southward of the storm."

This concluded the ceremony and the visitors re-embarked on board the Dock Co.'s launch for Hongkong, arriving shortly before 11 am). length between perpend culars is 112ft., extreme The Diffy's built entity of externe breuith 18 ft. 6 in., and depth of hold 9 ft. The boiler is a new.one, but the engines belong to the old Dilly. She has one funnel and carries

two masts..

AMERICAN JAPANESE

RELATIONS,

WASHINGTON DENIES TOKIO REPORTS.

New York, October 5th.

The Washington Government has issued a statement denying the report from Tokio that a new, and favourable understanding has been reached between the Governments of the Voited States and Japan regarding the emigra tion situation. The statement declares that the situation is unchanged Shanghai Times,

A VISIT TO A PASTBUR INSTITUTE.

PLANTER'S Experiences AT SAIGON.

Mr. C. F. Lushington, of Senawang Estats, undergo treatment at the Pasteur Institute, bas Sungei Gadut, who recently went to Saigon 10

given the Malay Mall the following account of his experiences -

I do not remember how long it took from Singapore, but I think something under a week including a stoppage at the French penal settle- meat (Puloh Condor Islands). On my arrival I made a beeline for the 'Pasteur Institute and; having undergone a somewhat stiffexamination as to my name, father's name and sex, whether had been in jail or a lunatic asylum; and if dot why not, I at last made arrangements with the doctor to be present next morning pune- tually at 8 am, to receive my first injections, I was surprised at

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THE MOTLEY CROWD

of all nationalities which turned ap next morn. ing as my fellow-patients-men, women and even babies in arms were there. As for the

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HONGKONG GEMKHANA GLOB. Mr. H. W. Kenny's Resignation, 137lbs

giba allowancer. Balderston) o Mr. T. F. Hough's Sidier Dhu, Ta3lbs, 5lbs

THE FIFTH MEETING......

The last meeting of the season of the Hong kopg Gymkhana Club was held at the Race Course, Happy Valley, lant: Saturday. Inter- mittent rain and the threatened typhopa accounted for the paucity, of spectators which did'not, however, militate against the koosness" of the competition in the various events. His Excellency the Governor was among those present. The Band of the 3rd Middlesex Re giment contributed, as usual," an excellent callven the afternoon's proceedings." programme of music, which did much to

Results of the events are appended 1.-3.45 p.m.-FIVE FURLONGS FLAT RACE- HANDICAP. For all Calna ponies, Jockeys who have not won more than two official races in Hongkong, Shanghai or Tientsia allowed 5 lbs. Entrance fee $5.18 prize! A cup presented by Rear-Admiral R. H. S, Stokes, N. sad prize. (Entrance fees to go Mr. F. T. Hough's Sidier Dhe, 138lbs, gibs

to winner.)

allowance....................................(Mr. Mackie) 1 Mr. Reinbek's Maryland, 15tib1 But for a few deck fittings the finpan is little the worse for the struggle she had with the Mr. Dryasdust's Earthquake, 160lbs ......... (Mr. Hickman) mountainous waves that often towered so high- as to cause those on board to think they were Mr. R. F. C. Master's Blue Nile, 153lbs

(Mr. Dupree) close to high land covered with mist.

While running southward she passed the Dr.J. W. Noble's Baluchi Chief, 139ib.....

(Mr. Vida) Michael Jebsen "hove to. The Singan also re ports the Mathilde ashore or on the mud in Dr. J. W. Noble's Kirkpatrick, 131lbs, gibs

(Mr. Heibow Bay.

allowance........(Mr. Deacon) Mr. G. E. Morrell's Mainstay, 137lbs, gibs allowance........ (Mr. Baiderston) Time: 1.18 4/5. Winner: $24.

We leain that the Mathilde ran ashore on Tuesday Inst and rests on a sandy bottom.. Mesra. Jebson & Co., local agents for the Mathilde, hope to reflost her with the next high tide; there are difficulties, however, which may frustrate all attempts at successful salving.

The passengers and crew are all safe and have been landed at Hoihow, whither the cargo by the Mathile bave also been transhipped.

"HUBI" STURMY VOYAGE.

The Manila Times of 7th inst. says:-The Hongkong-Mauila: liner Rubi, Captain R. W. Almond, arrived in the bay this morning, OUR day later than the schedule. The Rubi left afternoon and experienced fresh cast to north- Hongkong as usual at one o'clock Saturday

east winds up until midnight on Bunday, with failing glass. From that time the wind lo. creased to hurricane force, with terrific squalls, heavy rain, and a tremendous sea.

At 4 o'clock Monday morning the ship was "bove to" and remained so until 8 o'clock that evening. The weather improving, the Rubi was put on har course for Manila and bad fine weniber to port.

Captain Almond describes the sea as the heavies! he bas experienced in fourteen years, but the ship rode the waves well and no damage resulted. During the beight of the storm, thousands of birds were blown over, the ship. The centre of the storm passed six miles southwest of the Hubf's position, travelling west. northwest, and being in latitude 18" N, longi tude 118 E. The lowest reading of the baro- meter was at 8.30 a.m. on Monday, being at that time 28.92.

INTERPORT CRICKET.

SHANGHAI PROGRAMME.

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Seven members of the team that will repre- sent Shanghai against Hongkong have already been choseo, ways the 'N. C. D. News. They

Bre:-

Mr.-L-Walker

Capt. E. I. M. Barrelt. Mr, W., H. Moule.

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H. B. Ollerdessen.

V. H. Lanning,

O. D. Rasmussen. R. N. Anderson, ...The programme for the Cricket Week has now been arranged.

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Cash Sweep: st St03.95; and S29.70; 3rd $14 85.

405 pm-GYMKHANA STAKES.-Value $100 Distance one mile. For all China ponies, Catch weights at to st. 6 lbs. Win ners of an open race or open griffin race 5 lbs, extra, Non-winning subscription griffins allowed 5 lbs. Jockeys who have not won more than two official races in Hongkong, Shanghai or Tientsin allowed 5 lbs. A cup called the Gymkhana Cup will be presented at the end of the season to be won by the pony scoring most marks in the races for the Gymkhana Stakes at the Gymkhana meetings during the season, counting 4 points for a first; for a second; and 1 for a third, The benefit of marks already scored to pass with he pany on a sale. Any winner of the race. to carry 5 lbs. extra for each win in subse quent starts for the race, but is the event of a pony carrying the penally not winning, 1 lbs, to be, deducted pext time he starts. Such 2 lbs, to remain deducted until he wins agaio when he will carry the full penalties without deduction. Penalties accumulative up to 15 Albs. Entrance fee St. and prize; Sag. (Half] Mr. F. H. May's Astral, 146lbs, 5lbs

entrance fees to go to winner.),

allowance

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Mr. Dryasdust's Coxcomb, 146lbs gibs

(Owner) 1

allowance..

(Mr. Mackie) Mr. W. J. Gresso's Quorn, 15ilbs...(Owner) 3 Mr. F. B. Deacon's Plym, 14ribe, gibs

Allowance

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Time: 2.4/5. Winner: $17.93.

Cash Sweeprst $261:43; Rád $74.95; 3rd $37,35

doctor, he was busy at his daily occupa- When all was ready Mr. Mitchell handed Mrs. fortunate victim of which he was testing tion of carving up a rat or some other un- Leiriathe bottle of champagne which was fasten the strength of his serums, while from ed to the bow of the Dilly by silken cords with be the back of the buildings there issued national colours of l'ortugal catwined. It was a angularly appropriate compliment which proved to be made by other victims kept in -many-weird-noines, which-upon-investigation greatly appreciated by the Fortuguess assembly separate cages-monkeys, dogs, rabbits and and particularly grateful to Senhor Leiria and the representatives of the Macao Government.

even jowls, all looking uncommonly tired of With the removal of the last black the hilly life, poor boasts must say one had to sum. mon up quite a lot of courage. the first day on began to move and as she glided faultlessly down the ways Mrs. Leitis, in capital style, dermic syringe in Little Mary. The syringe. receiving the first two digs with the hypo- dashed the bottle-of-champagne-across-her

contained a serum, which, I believe, was pro bow, naming her the Dilly as the vemel took to her element. Then the spluttering noise of cured daily from a young buffalo, auorber unfor tunate victim who was kept most carefully in a crackers on deck and the yells of delight of the mosquito-proof house, and evidently acted as a hundreds of native labourers and mechanics, sort of medium for keeping the serums in an who were interested spectators, announced the effective condition. After the third day, when i complete success of the pretty ceremony pretti had had six of these injections, the effect was ly performed.

The tug Dantel Gillien at dnce took the pretty evident. Each puncture had raised a Dilly in tow to a buoy allotted to her, in selling and brought out a local rash, together the bay. It may be mentioned that the Dilly little inclination to move, or even smile, as the Monday, will be devoted to the two teams by with a fairly high temperature. I had very Sunday, October 18, per P. & O. S. Astayo:- "The Hongkong Team arrives in Shanghai on was launched with her own steam Because, however, of the abbemal bigh thoughtfulthough one could hardly describe be played on Tuesday and Wednesday, the "P:contraction of a muscle anywhere-made one the Shanghai Cricket Club, The match will water, owing to the feeding type the treatment as very painful after the first-20th-and-stat-and, if necessary; on Thursday.Stics dropped while in transit from heaps which raised the stern_of_the_Dilly quite two week when the ystem was growing accustom feet from-the-blocks, it was found necessary by

ed to the daily introduction of "Young Buffalo," Smoking Concert and Entertainment at the On Wednesday evening there will be a Manager Wilson to have the rudder securely Horrible thoughts occur, to me of things that Country Club. fastened to a timber placed cross-wise to ap able the successful launching of this vessel. But might happen as a result, but I am still doing teams will be present at the A, D, C. pasform. n Thursday evening the for this circumstance, the visitors would have very well, thank you!

ance at the Lyceum Theatre, and on Saturday bean given an exhibition of the Dilly's steam-

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a public dinner will be given in honour of the Ing capabilities which will now be reserved.

visitors, when the official trial takes place later.

On Friday and Saturday, the 23rd and 24th, the regatta at Henli takes place, but there will also be interport Tennis matches on these days at the Cricket Club, Singles on Friday, Doubles on Saturday. On Sunday there will be a Sail- ing Regatta at Henli. 1

When three lusty cheers had been given to the Dilly on the call of Mr. Mitchell, that gentleman presented Mrs. Leiria with a 'gold watch bracelet as a souvenir of the occasion which he asked Mrs. Leiria to accept from his Company. The bracelet was suitably inscri bed.

SAIGON AMENITIES.

The whole treatment lasted twenty-one days, during which I lived at the Continental-quite a comfortable hotel, at one of the chief resorts of the small British community at mid-day, where they meet for a cocktail or rather the equivalent in French which, they call crease destemas. After the mid-day mail the streets are deserted and Saigon lumbers, for do they not turn night into day? The streets are "Thank you so much, Mr. Mitchell, was crowded and cafés chantant are all going the curt and expressiva acknowledgment grace-strong at midnight, The French people are fully made by the lady.

At Chief Manager Mitchell's invitation the party adjourned to the drawing office.

After the assembly had been served with wine,

Mr. Mitchell, in proposing success to the Dilly, said they were met that morning to wit- posa the launching of the vessel which bad been so gracefully performed by Mr. Leiria, That lady was careful that the Dilly did not get to the water before she bad brokes the bottle of champogno across her bow, and when she did so, the Dilly spad away

In connection with the Smoking Concert at the Country Club lists for subscriptions (55 each) have been posted at the several Clubs, but those who are unable to sign one of the then seen at their best, and if I had beesists can become subscribers by sending 55 to feeling better, I have no doubt I could have the Honorary Treasurer, Mr. W. L. Gerrard, had quite a gay time, but, as it was, I was quite c/o Messrs. Reiss & Co. really leave by the first boat after my treat- ment was over During the winter months, i understand, it is much pleasanter, when the opera season is on, the Government paying large sums annually to get out really good companies so as not to disgrace the fine build- Fing on which they lavished something like $1,000,000, *11 is noticeable too how well the town has been laid out, with good broad streets and fine avenues of tamarind trees, but it strikes one as quaint to meet an old-

AN EXCITING CHASE.

THIEY RUNS AWAY, WITH AN OVERCOAT.

sath inst.

*3.—4.25 p m.-Ladies' NominatION,-AUNT SALLY RACE.-Gentlemen competitors to start dismounted at a given point which will be indicated by flag. On the word go mount and ride to where a number of heaps ufaticks will be placed on the ground-dia- mount-pick up aticks or as many as possi bla (it is not necessary to pick up the whole of a heap) mount-end ride with sticks to starting fag, there dismopot and hand pony to mafoo who will be waiting, (Mafoos not to come on lo course until competitors have started.) Run with sticks to lady competi- tors. Lady competitors will then throw sticks at Aunt Sally. Lady first knocking down Aunt Sally 10 win prize. Each heap of sticks will be numbered. Competitors mast lake heap of sticks bearing correspond. ing number to theite on the programme, en ladies and sticks left in heaps may not be fetched. A separate Aunt Sally will be pro- vided for each lady. If no lady competitor succeeds in knocking down Aunt Bally with supply of sticks first brought to her, ladies may letch back themselves, sticks already thrown. No lady competitor may feich back sticks patil all lady competitors have ax bausted their supply. Entrance fee $3. First and second prizes presented by the Club. No post entries...

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2. This race was, declared off |4—455 p.m.-Three-quarteRS OF A MILE FLAT RACE-For China ponies which have Too and not woo at Gymkhana meetings this season. Winners of the welter race not bar rad Weight for inches as per scale Sub scription griffins al any season and all posies entered in the Hongkeng Griffins Stakes and/or the Tientsin Stakes at the Hongkong Jockey Club Meeting 1908 allowed 10 lbs

Jockeys who have not won more than two official races in Hongkong, Shanghai or Ticoteia allowed 5lbs. Entrance fee $5. at prize: a cup presented by the Hon. Mr. F. H. May and prize: $25. (Entrance fees to go to winner),

Mr. L. K. Leesan's Soudan, 145lbs.......

(Mr. Dupres) 1.

A very interesting account of a theft which took place on board the sa. Hot Nam in the Mr. W. J. Gresson's Ard Patrick, 155lbs

allowance STEE

(Mr. Mackie) o Mr. F. B. Deacon's Abstainer, 138lbs, gibs Mr. L. K. Leeson's Panjabi, 136lbs 5lbs

allowance

(OWNOT) allowance.......(Mr. Moore) a M. R. E. G. Master's Blue Nile, 150lb, giba Mr. W. J. Gresson's Quorn, 162lbs (Owner) o

allowance

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Mr. Dryandusi's Coxcomb, 157lbs"

Time: 3.45. Winner: $13.60.

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THE PANO758 STEAMSHIP SERVICES.

Japanese papers report that the combination recently. formed between the China-Japan Steamship Company and British, French.and German steamship companies on the Yangioe service to counteract the pool of, Mesir, Bats terfield and Swire, Jardine Matheson & Co. and the China Navigation Company has collapsed after the expiration, of only two months since its formation, the Gar man steamship company having intimated a desire to withdraw. Seeing that the steamers

Cash Sweep: 1st $355.95; and $101.70; 3rd plying on the Yangtse. have increased to about $,c.81

JAPAN AND CHINA,

THE WITHDRAWAL OF JAPANESE TROOPS FROM NORTH CHINA.

SHANGHAI'S FIRST AIRSHIP.

100,000 tons in the past three years, the repetis tion of the koos competition witnessed a few months ago seems unavoidable, owing to the lack of sufficient cargo, says the Japan Herald The seven steamship companies now on the service must either come to terms or compete to the bitter,, ead. It is reported that the; manager of... Messr. Butterfield” and....Swire recently intimated From an authority who is well-informed roto torms with that it was possible to come

China, garding diplomatic affairs, the Yomiuri learns

apan Steamship Com. pany, if the latter withdrew two liners out of that the principal subject debated at the joint six from the service to maintain the equilibrium conference of the Elder Statesmeo and Minis with the combination of Messrs. Butterfield ters held on the 25th ultimo was the considera & Swire, Jardine Matheson & Co., and the tion of the policy to be taken in dealing China Navigation Company. Inasmuch, how with China. The proposed withdrawal of Japanese troops from North

ever, as in granting the China-Japan. Steam- China was ship Company an annual subsidy of Yen a question settled at the moment when 800,000, the Japanese Government is prompted Count Komura accepted the portfolio of by a consideration of the importance, which the Minister of Foreign Affairs. All questions in Yangtse service has on Japanese influence in Chica between Japan and Russia which might China, it is considered rather difficult for the have

led to conflict between the two countries Company to recede from the position it, now have been almost entirely settled by the Ports- occupies on the Yangtse. If it is impossible to mouth Treaty so far as Russia is concerned, come to terme otherwise, there will be no alter Their final solution now lies between China native but to contest the service by compati and. Japan. The various questions pending tion. concern railway construction in Manchuria, post and telegraphs, fishing, salt industry, and mining, and none of them, with the exception of the Yale timber question, have yet been settled. So long as these questions remain in this undecided state, the result of the Portsmouth its own airship and aeroplane, it will be pas

Obviously until Shanghai is able to boast of Treaty continues acertain. Itisonly naturaltbat sible to accuse the Settlement of lagging be- Count Komura, as the principal negotiator of hind the times, The reproach, however, is the Portsmouth Treaty, should be greatly con- cerned in the settlement of the questions now

now in a fair way to being removed. Within. pending between Japan and China in Manairship, ready very shortly afterwardą, at three weeks wo are promised a completed churis. On the other hand, the cult of patriotisma favourable opportunity, for its maiden is fast growing among the Chinese, and an iht. For the moment all there is to diplomatic questions between China and the world generally have almost all been settled, of yards of Cheloo silk in the course of be seen of it is hundreds and hundrede the Chinese Government shows a disposition receiving seven coals of vamish and being to concentratofits attention on the questions in carefully sewn together. In another corner of Manchuria pending with Japan; and is firm in Chang Su-bo's Gardens, for the owner of the the attitude of making no concessions. For airship in posse in Capt. J. W, Price, may'ba seun this reason it is expected that the negotiations the framework of the car being put together un- for the settlement of these questions will in der the aeronaut's immediate supervision. The crease in difficulty as they proceed. This state engine has already arrived-a 10 b.p. Cartier of things could not be foreseen by the motor, weighing solb, capable of giving the Japanese Government when that Portsmouth propelfer 1,500 revolutions a minute. The bal treaty was negotiated. As a consequence of the Boxer disturbance in 1900, all the foreiga past. It will be pointed at each end and have loon is to be 75 ft. long and 20 fl, in its widest Powers concerted have stationed their troops ia Reking and in effect they are menacing propsiler will be in front and will draw the. capacity of 10,000 cob, ft. of gas. The the Chinese Government. The question whe airship. By the Cricket Week this dirigible ther it is pecessary for Japab, as a friendly ballods should be ready for inspection and neighbour of China, to follow io the the first flight may be expected on the Sist wake of other countries, and aintain instant. If successful and Captain Price, who troops in North Chion, has been occupy is one of the original members of the American ing the attention of all Japanese who take an laterest in diplomatic affairs. Finding over the Settlement and returning to the place Aero Club, is confident of steering his craft all. that the presence in Peking of foreign troops is from which he started, we may look forward offensive to the feelings of the Chinese Gov-to-the-icauguration of an Aero Club and from ernment and people, appears that Count that it should be but a short fight to an asto Komure bas decided to withdraw the Japanese plaas-N. C. D. News," troops as a first step toward the amicablo, solu- tion of the questions pending between Japan and China, and thus enable the fruit of the Portsmouth Treaty to be secured Japan Chronicle,

OPIUM IN RÒNGKONG,

NORTH CHINA INSURANCE

ANNUAL REPORT.

The report for presentation at the fifth or dinary genstal meeting of shareholders, to be held at the offices of the Company, No. 10, October, 1908, at 4 pm., is as follows: The Band, Shanghai, on Tuesday, the 20th

The directors beg to submit, for the inform- ation of shareholders. the annexed duty audit. ed statement of the company's accounts to the 30th, June, 1908.

interim dividend of 70 per cent. aggregating 1907-The balance at credit of this account is Tauis 204,097.00, ned after deducting as Taels 30,257,10, paid on set. May last, there remains a sum of Taels 173,844 99, which the- directors recommend should be appropriated in the following mapper:-"

A final dividend of 7 per cent. on the paid.

A special wire to our contemporary, the Straits Times, contains the gratifying announce escaped the financial spoliation of which it ment that the Colony of Hongkong has so far

would have become the victim, bad the enforce meat of the peremptory mandate of the Secretary of State for the Colonies, for the closing of the opium shops beca insisted upon. Sir Frederick Lugard, the Governor, in Legislative Council, said that so final solution introducing the Budget of the Colony, into the

that, the estimates, consequently showed no of the opium question had been reached and decrease is the anticipated opium revenue. repcy, that the instructions of the home gover- Some short while ago a report gained cur ment were to be carried out forthwith despite | up capital. the protests of the firmers on the spot, who were to be compensated to the extent of $50,000 || premiums. a month for the closing of the opium deus be Taels 50,000.00 transferred to silver reserve, fore the expiry of their contract. The rumour bringing that fund up to Taels 150,000.00.

And the bilance to be transferred to under. on the face of it seemed highly incredible. The Colonial Office would not have gone in any writing reserve, account, closing the account upon the Colony surrendering such a large caso, to such extrems lengib, as to insist for 1907. source of revenus in addition to paying compensation to the farmer for the unenviable privilege of making a huge financial sacrifice, The fact that the Budget for the ensuing year has been framed on the basis of the existing scale of farm rentals, may be taken as an in dication that the Home authorities are disposed,

more or less, to allow the existing opium farm leases to run out. If this course befisally decided upon, the embarassing question of paying com pensation to the farmer, would be solved with out any pecuniary loss. Once the lease ex- pires, the magoanimity of the farmer who had declared bin intention not to claim compansa- tian' on account of the closing of the farms be- fore the due date, need not be subjected

Mr. Medico's Sofrano Rose, 138lbs, 4lbs

(Owner) a to so crucial a test. In any eventuality it is almost a foregone conclusion that the days of (Mr. Deacou)

the farming system in the Eastern Colonies

Dr. J. W. Noble's Sirathnairn, 137lbs, 5lbs

are fast running out. But it must be ad- allowance.................. (Mr. May) omitted to its credit that its existence has stood as a formidable obstacle in the way of allowance...............................(Mr. Mackie) o hasty and ill considered tampering with the Manning's Eglington, 150lbs, sibi Mr. G. E. Morrel's Kirkgunzeoa, 153lbs. gibs allowance... ...(Mr. Baldarston)

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to the good wishes of all. She was a sister abipfashioned-looking train with clanging belt early hours of this morning was given before Mr. Mr. L. K. Leeson's Panjabi,137ibs

of the vessel of, the same name built by the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co. for the Portuguese Government some twenty years #go. That the work had proved, satisfactory was shown by the fact that the engines of the first Dilly had been put back into her successor; they were found to be in such perfect order and sound condition. That fact bespoke also the efficiency and skill of the Portuguese Naval Officers and also proved what excellent mechanics the Portuguese were -to-preserve the engines as they had done. He hoped that the new hilly will prove as great a success as the first one was and would have a useful career before her for many years to come. He thanked Mrs. Leiria for her kind services in christening the Dilly in so graceful al manner, and in proposing success to the vassel he would couple with it the name of Googol Leiria (Applause.),

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travelling along slowly on the same roads with nothing separating it from other traffic. very noticeable feature besides the buildings is the fine bridges which span the numerous broad riven in the country surrounding Saigon, uninteresting, with rice and sugar cane grown The scenery for miles round is very flat and

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Mr.

allowance

Time: 1.38 3/5

"Winner : 38.

$44.55.

Cash Sweep: 1st $311.8;; 2nd $89.10;

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A bonus of 15 per cent, upon contributory

1908The balance ar credit of working RC- count to 30th June amounts to Taels 160,512.05. Directors. In accordance with the provi sions of the articles of association the directors all retire but, being eligible, affer themselves for re-election.

tender their services to the shareholders.

Audit. The accquats have been audited by Mossa Wingrove and Hayler, who again

By Order of the Court of Directore,

H. G. SIMMS, Secretary.

Shanghai, 15th September, 1908.

KULANGJU, (AMOY) MÜNICIPAL

- COUNCIL.

Minutes of a meeting of the Council, held at the Board Room, on the aznd Sept, 1908,

Present: Messre, W. El, Wallace (Chairman), CA. V, Bowra, J, S. Fenwick, W. Kruse, B Okuyama, W. Wilson, the Health Officer and fiscal system by the home Government, the Secretary. When once the farms are abolished, as they are. The minutes of the last masting were read bound to be in the not distant future, and Im--and confrmed, port duties and Licensing fees take this places,

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An application was read for a license for the the financial position of the Colonies-and-Pro premises formerly known as the Japanese tecorate would be rendered extremely precariatore, situated between the Chinese Post OMCE 3rdous, for it could then be completely altered by and Whitfield's comer, for selling liquor. on-

a stroke of the pen to their great detriment, the occasion of the visit to Amoy of the Ame Perak Plancer.

rican Fleet. The applicant was to be infor ed. that the Council-would not license any fresh premises for the sale of intoxicating Jiquors during the visit of the Fleet to Amby,

A lottar was read from the Commissioner of-- Customs complaining of the manner in which' Mr. Lim Kai Slong was carrying on certain building operations near the Customs property, Santa Elisabeth: The Works Committee would view the place and take the necessary in the matter, '

Action

55.15 pm-TIME RACE. For all ponies or horses of any description. Competitory to ride once round the course in a given time. Competitor passing the winning post nearest to the time allowed to win. "Entrance Tee 55. First and second prizes presented by the Club.

·THE UNITED STATES. ›

Shirtly after midnight last night (1:15 am) J. H. Kemp at the Palice Court, this morning, Ip Cheong, an unemployed Chinaman, sudden- I awoke to the fact that he needed se over wind, and the lawful means for procuring ons cost to protect his tender skin from the biting

views, he decided on obtaining one by very not particularly appealing to Ip's advanced doubtful methods at all hazards. Bo he repaired RUBBER IN THE DISTRICT.

in all haute to the sa. Hoi Nam, and on seeing Rubber, however, wan.very much in its jp. an articla which just suited his fancy, he-grab fancy, there being only one attempt at opening bed it and hurried off to his lodgings. Bot up a large acreage near Saigon, namely those on board werd not to be hoodwinked so. Suzannah Estate, silmited company with a big very easily. Kwok Yun, the chief engine concession of about 10,000 acres on which i had the extremely difficult task of trying to

of the Hot Nam, was not a sound sleeper write

and it did not take him long to open his favourable report without speaking io slumbering optics on bearing the thief's clumsy pretty strong language about the management footsteps, He at once surmised that some- and method of cultivation. There certainly thing curious was happening on board bis abip. was a laudable attempt at being up to date In thanking Mr. Mitchell on behalf of his with modern labour-saving machinery, such as investigations, he observed Mr. Cheong beat

His nation was not far wrong when, on making wife, Mr. Leiris said: Rear Admiral' Stokes, steam ploughs, maior pumps and other mechaing a hasty retreat with the overcoat under his Captain Germano Dias, Lieut. Vantura, Mnical toys, but, as a somewhat conservative arm. He quickly woke up the other fokis, and Robert Mitchell, Indies and gentlemen,-in the pianter, I cannot help thinking a good Straits forthwith an exciting chase followed. Ip did akme of the Portuguesa Government I thank of Ceylon plagter would have had a far better not wait for developments, but dropping his ill. you all for your kind presence here this moto

In a speech at Denver Mr. W. H. Taft has show for the money with a good Tamil or gotten gain on the wharf, he bolted sooner than

denounced Mr. Samuel Gompers, President of ing and also for the way you deank to the pros. Javanese labour force on the estate. panty and God Spead to the Dilly. I do not another small rubber estate near Saigon, went, and it was not till the market was reach $42-75.

On he came Up the streets pursuer and paraued

the American Federation of Labour.

Mr. Nicholas Longworth, President Roose know whether you are aware that this is the which had reached, the tapplag stage, tad that the thief gave up the chase and also 6.5.35 m-ONE MILE AND A QUARTER volt's son-in-law and member of Congress for socond Dilly built by the Hongkong and Whampoa Dack Company, Limited, for the them use their little tapping knife, like a young log, at the Police Court, the defendant declared

was enough to give one bysterics to set himself to a European constable. This morn, FLAT RACE Handicap,--For all China Ohio, has expressed the opinion that Mr. Taft Portuguese Government. Her pametaka fal spade with edges turned up, with which lastru in a crestfallen way that he had been to the

poeles, Jockeys who have not won more will be Fresident for eight years and will then filled admirably the functions of a coast guard ment of torture they were gaily digging out theatre last night and vociferously denied steal

than two official races in Hongkong,Shanghai be followed by Mr. Roosevelt, Ship The Dilly the Second, when completed, chunks of bark in the hope of making the de ing the overcoat. The complainant had a

or Tictain allowed 5 lbs. Entrance fee $5. will falfill all the requirements of such a vessel, crepit-looking little trees give out their last grudge against him and was trying to get him

rat prites : A cup presented and peize: 345. and these requirements, ladies and gentlemen, drop of the much sought after latex.

(Entrance foes to go to winner.) Want are the work of the builders; and who are the

Into trouble by bringing this action against Hon. Mr. May's Astral, 155lbs......(Owner) him. However, his statement did not produce Mr. Reinbek's Maryland, 150lbs, giba builders but Mr. Robert Mitchell and his

the desired effect on the magisterial mind, and allowance... (Mr. Hickman) z sind. To these gentleman "Ccendit in das for the creation of the pretty model of a'cruiser

constenastly, Ip will have to face one month's Mr. Dryasdurt's Earthquake, zygibe suspended acilyliles at the Victoria Geol

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After leaving Saigon, I wast north to Hong kong, Shanghai, and Wal-hai-wal, which trip somewhat wylog experience at Saigon, was found necessary for my; health after my

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Mr. WJ. Dasio...................... Mr. G. E. Morrell .................................. .Mr. F. B. Deacon Time: 3-4 41s.

Winber: $144.

Cash Sweep at $299,25 ; and $85.50; grd

Warrington, October 3, The shortage of money for the campaign fund is causing considerable anxiety to the Republican Party.

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The Superintendent of Police, reported the.. following cases had bang dealt with at the Mixed Court since the last-meeting-Sum monses: Assault 1, Allowing pigs and cattle to stray 1, Throwing rubbish into the public drains Debt z Berch of Bye-law 15, (Disorderly house) 2, Kidnapping By Breach Washington, October 5 of Sampan Regulations, 3, 4Summary Arrente : Mr. T. W. Lawson, the well-knowń bjokar Greating a disturbance, &c. &c, 4, Breach of fand author of "Frentied Finance, has been new Oplum Regulations 9. Carrying, Açma za injured in an accident caused by a THAWAY

(Signed),, W. H. WALLACE, Sogy Chairman,ca

horse.

The New York Herald forecasts that Mr. By order Bryan will gain New York City ---N, OSD, SMEGA BERKELEY MITCHELLSIG

Secretary,