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The Hongkong Telegraph.

NEW SERIES No. 5932

CONTENTS.

Births, Marriage and Death.

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L'Empereur Est?

Finance which may affect p

Hongkong Trade Marks in the Far East. More Light on China's Currency Position Pity the Poor Luadlard.

When Merchants lafringe the Law. Telegrams:

Emperor's loss,

The Dalai Lama,

An Expensive Visitor. Peking.

Emperor in Extremis

Physiciaus summoned.

The Infant Emperor. ·

The Regency.

Viceroy Hsu Hsi-chang.

Military Manoeuvres. *

The Passing of the Emperor.

Death of Emperor and Empress of China.

Press Reports.

Kwang-su's Successor.

Peking Under Arms.

The Pekinz Debacle.

Shanghai Gambling Affray.

Meetings:-

The Dairy Farm Co., Ltd. Justices Meeting. Baseball,

Legal Intelligoncó:--

A Landlord's Duty:

Partnership Registration.. Repairing a Club-house.

A Contractor's Claim.

Pollos:-

The Peak Tragedy. Authority Questioned.

Tram Service Obstructed."

A Widow's Troubles.

A "Cruel" Witness,

Killed by a Bicycle..

Disturbance on Board Ship.. Pigs, and their Treatment,

Tholt at Wing Lok Street. Lad Held to Hansom.

A Thiefs Capture.

Correspondence:---

Trafalgar Day,

Miscellaneous Articles and Reports:-

Trade Marks."

The Opium Trade..

St. Joseph's College.

King of Portugal's Birthday,"

The Papal Jubilee.

Kowloon-Canton Railway.

China's Currency.

Tung Wa Elections.

Chamber if Commerce of the Empire.

Tramcar Obstruction.

A-Blank-Sessions. -

Morphia Importation.

Burot Alive.

Kowloon Time Bali.

Firm at Whauspoa._ Ministering Children's League. Soldiers' and Sailors' Home. Volunteer. Corps Orders. The Pacific Trade.

Canton in Moursing:

Water Returo.

lofringing a Health Regulation."

Marine Court.

A Kecord Shipment.

MAIL SUPPLEMENT.

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more or less than a figurehead in the Gov. the Bill mentioned that the changes, since more or less balaton His Majesty's 1906, in the currency of the Colony had ctions in the political intrigues of Peking, been considerable. Towards the close of aute the omnipotent factor has been re- that year, sovereigns were made legal tender moved, has depended the future of the Em by the Straits Settlements Coinage Order, and pire which was, and still le, another "Sick in the year following a new dollar was madé Man, Kwang-Hsu is because we do not legal tender while the old one was demonetis. case to use tite past tense at present, ed. Under the principal Ordinace, section although the character of the telegram we 4(4) became no longer necessary, while have received and the authority of the cor- another section, cempowering the Commis respondent are unimpeachable one of the sioners to issue notes in exchange for gold and reforming class who, would see China re re-issue gold in exchange for notes, was also generated. It is very bigotry, in this sense, unnecessary. The power still remained with shown particularly in the troubles which the Commissioners to tender any current preceded the Boxer rebellion; accounted for coin that they might think it in exchange his practical superçcision. And his physi- for notes. Other sections of the new 'mea. cal, as well as mental, weakness sent him sure provided for the selling and buying into what was really retirement, however of transfers to the Crown Agents. In those honourable it may have been. It is com numbered 4, 5 and 6 of the Bill, provision was made for the old coins taken out mon knowledge that the reigning monarch

to be replaced by new coins in the Note of the Celestial Bmpire has about as much to say in matters of State as, we will say, the Guarantee Fund; for the charges on the ordinary reader of these lincs. At the same surplus new coins; and for the balance of time he is a force, whether acting or actual, to new coins being exchanged for the old and be reckoned with in the future, a potential paid to gold standard reserve as bullion. and poignant force, because none knows ex-There was a loss of $195,000 between the actly what his view, reactionary or reforma exchange and face values of silver already tory, may lead to. That he is apt of the sold, and that had already been made good despotic temperament which conquered the by the surplus amount received from his great Empire of China may be accepted Majesty's mint as the result of remiating without argument; that he would, an ho. The amount expected to be available after could, endeavour to make his country a deducting the loss on reminting was estimated power is also beyond question. All his lift at four million dollars. Provision was now however, he has been subject to the whims made that the surplus dollars should be paid and wayward fancies of the Empress into the Note Guarantee Fund in exchange Dowager, and the stronger will has in all for old dollars, and the value as bullion of cases prevailed. Taking it for granted the old coins would be placed to the credit of the Gold Standard Reserve Fund. The that unusual events have occurred in the Forbidden City, and that the Emperor has old dollars were being got in by giving notes given up the ghost, what are we to expect? in exchange, and would form part of the It it to be cataclysm and anarchy, or are we Guarantee Fund. When the old dollars were demonetised on January 1-if the law to see the rejuvenation of an Empire which has lasted and strengthened itself through was not altered-the Currency Commission the centuries? We are told that a Regent cts would have to make good their value- has been appointed in the person of Prince the difference between the face and bullion Chun, or as he is designated General Trai- values of the old dollars. The Bill also Feng, who was a brother of Emperor Kwang gave the Commissioners power to hold the Hisu and that a child of six years is nominated old dollars against the Note Currency Fund, after demonetisation, until such time as the as the present sovereign. Prince Chun, as most people in Hongkong know, is a young Governor might direct, or until their sale, man, of charming manners, fine presence, and after the sale of the old dollars, if there and some ability. But besides these inci- was a loss, the Commissioners would also dental accomplishments, his views and out-have power to wait till the a.sels of the Gold look are unknown, although it must be re- Standard Reserve were realised, and so make cognised that he has seen more of the world good the loss. The main object of the gold than most of his peers. But, assuming that standard reserve was to cover the difference the Imperor is dead, Prince Chun as Re- between the bullion value and the face value gent is liable to be a force in the land for of the token coins, When that was attained very many years to come, until, of course, the income of the investment portion of the his son,, the nephew of the Emperor, has pote guarantee land would again be paid reached the age of maturity. Within the into revenue after the depreciation fund had next few years very important questions will been satisfied. The Government had thought have to be settled one way or the other init advisable to make a departure from the China, and it is extremely doubtful whether recommendations of the special committee, the. Regent will regard them in the light and to make provisions to invest the whole, demanded by the exigencies of Western or any part of the gold standard reserve, ac- politics. That he will not be the catspaw cumulating at compound interest, in gold of the Dowager at least to the same securities. The Treasurer said a change extent as Emperor Kwang-su-is practi- had been made by one of the contest cally certain, since he has the advantage of ed sections ao as to enable the Gov enlightened ideas, health, prospective in-emment to accumulate, the gold reserve fluence and active power. Exactly what his attitude is with reference to current ques- tions is unknown, because he has shown himself to possess the affability of a Li Hung Chang, the character of a Yuan Shih-kai, and the versatility of a Wu Ting-fang. The strain of a Regency, which is 6, no, means. an autocracy nor a mandatory despotism, is, nevertheless, a ruthless scorner of previous character, and an unwitting revolutionist where plain, ordinary and, shall we say, demo cratic views are concerned. Prince Chún, in the ordinary course of nature, may ex- pect to be the ruler of the greatest compact nation in the world for even the Empress Dowager cannot last forever-and acting in such a role his wordjs of the utmost importance to people far removed from his confines. The nations represented in Hongkong are in terested in this impérial_affair, for while none is anxious to acquire territory, all are determined that China shail progress, and where there is so much unanimity the inviolability of China remains secured. Events are happening, in the Far East which gobody can pretend to estimate, and they are happening in such rapid succession that their importance is apt to be discounted, bul China is a future Power which must be reckoned with, and under the rule of a potentate endowed with the qualities of discernment, strength and forcefulness it is impossible to suggest where her empire may end. As we have said, Prince Chun is a young man. This is the day of young men. May he be the godfather of a new China, where reform, advance in all material con- ditions, and understanding of the value of furthering the public weal shall prevail. As to the son, the Emperor, he must take after his father, and it in to the father that we

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vileges. There might be difficulties in the tiated might be inclined to think that coce weighing all considerations, that the long- way where a self-governing dominion was the decree had beco circulated the question established use of the tael and fis fractions concerned, but there should be nose in the had been setled for all time, and reforms the mace, candaroon and mil--can hardly case of a Crown Colony which is bound band would begin right away. How far that is be altered or abolished Questions sro and foot to the Imperial Government, and from being the fact those who know their discussed as to the fineness of the coin and has as much, may, in matters" political as a | China: are but too well, aware. On this such-like futile matters which do not aries at Jumping popinjay. But if His Excellency question of ficance in particular the Chinese the moment, but we find ad definite recom- the Governor's view of the situation is car have dallied until the patience of saintsmendation that an immediato start should rect, it will be necessary for. Hongkong met might well have been deemed to be less be made with the proposal to reform the chants in the first instance to register their than a virtue. It was in 1902 that the currency of the country, nothing but windy trade-marks in London as well as in this Mackay treaty was passed, and in one of its generalities which might have been framed Colony if they wish to obtain the benefits articles the Chinese Government explicitly by a pedlar of cheap goods. So that the which is to be extended to participators in the agreed to proceed Immediately to consoli dawn of the day when the terms of the joint agreement. The reason for this dictum date and arrange the currancy of the Empire Mackay treaty will be enforced is as far is given by His Excellency in the following so that at length a uniform national currency off as over, if not farther. In conclusion, terms: "Otherwise a mark might be regis. | might be established. It would be unfair, we might note that if the Chinese Govern- tered in Hongkong either by a British or perhaps, to allege that up to the pre- ment adopted ualform tael the solution of Non British Firm, which was the exact fac-sent nothing has been done to give effect how to improve the Hougtong subsidiary simile of a mark registered in the United to that agreement, for the simple reason currency might be within sight. Kingdom; and in that case the Imperial that from time to time we have seen the Government would be pledged to extend authorities at the various Miots making protection to two identical marks against the bold assertion that at length they each other. This dificulty could, however, had found a solution of the question, Householders in Hongkong, both occu be overcome by requiring that as, in the case and that a uniform dollar which would re piers and owners must have read yesterday of letters patent, trademarks should not be place the existing coin-whatever it might be with no little interest and attention the registered in this Colony, until they have would be used at once, and orders given judgment of the Appeal Court in the land been registered in the United Kingdom." that it must pass current at a certain value. ford and tenant care, which was a sequel to Of course, it is quite possible that merchants But like a great many other reforms which the last typhoon. Briefly, Mr. Goldring, in England and Hongkong might by singular seemed admirable on paper these declarations solicitor, sued the Humphreys Estate and coincidence hit upon precisely similar de-came to nothing. If anything happened Finance Company, his landlord, for $500, signs to be utilised as trade marks, in which at, all it was to render mill more chaotic being damages suffered by him in con- case the Governor's argument would be in the varying currency of the country and sequence, of the company failing to keep peccable. Or, again, merchants engaged to enrich the moneychangers and the native his premises in a. proper state of repair. in the same line of business might register banks at the expense of the ordinary indivi- It appeared that after the storm on the marks whose resemblance was so significant dual who was obliged to have recoure to 28th July, the tenant discovered that the as to be indistinguishable to the casual their indulgence. There is not the slightest ceiling of his verandah was showing signs of buyer. But these are purely speculative doubt that the task of establishing the cur dampness, but there was no leakage. Two cases, and we think that it should not be rency of China on a sound and talform days later there was another heavy rainstorm impossible for the Imperial Government basis is one of almost colossal magnitude, and he found the water pouring through his. to devise measures which would amply especially when it is remembered that the roof and verandah and causing damage to protect the original user of the device great majority of the population knows little his personal effects. What the effects were in question, especially if fie traded in the of and cares nothing for the exigencies of we are not told nor is it necessary that wa Colonies, without putting him to the intrade or international questions in which should know. The lower Court presumably convenience and expense of registering the China is concerned Not only that, but in estimated the damage for itself when it gave trade-mark in England. From the letter every other province the currency stands on judgment in favour of the plaintiff to the sent to the Chamber by the. Governor, a foundation of its own, the outcome of cus amount stated. An appeal was made by the through the Colonial Secretary, we learn, as tom, convenience or local expediency. The landlord company to the Full Court and the might have been expected, "that the major establishment of a national tael or dollar judgment, delivered yesterday by the Chief ity of British merchants in Hongkong de which shall be of a standard value through- Justice was of sufficient importance to be quot precate the expense and delay which would out the Empire is, therefore a thing incomed in extenso. Italfects, as we have indicated, be involved by prior registration in the prehensible, to them and an object of suspi every individual in the Colony who is ap United Kingdom; that, as their marks are cion, involving as it would the overthrowal owner of property or holds the lesser part of not used in the United Kingdom, registra of all prevalent ideas and the virtual sugges- tenant; for it may be taken for granted; that tion there is of no use to them; and that all tion that ancestral ways must be consigned one result of this decision will be a drastic're they desire to obtain by registration into the limbo of the past. The Chinese vision of the terms of the agreement entered Hongkong is the local protection of their Government is therefore faced with an ex into between the owner and the tenant. We trade-marke." The crowding interest of the tremely intricate work, requiring the greatest may say at once that the appeal was dismissed, communication lies in the tail where it diplomatic skill and finesse, when it sets and the judgment of the lower court upheld. fis-stated that His Excellency's-desire-is-out-to-convince the villagers-of-the-interior-It has to be noted that according to the to learn whether Hongkong merchants that any changes introduced are necessarily Puisne Judge's finding no structural defect who glter their trademarks here merely for the better. When the Council or Com la alleged and it appears that the damage desire local protection or seek protection in mission which was appointed by the Chinese was caused by water which had accumulated Chine, Korea and Japan as well? If Government to inquire into and report on in large quantity on the roof owing to the they seek the latter then, says the Governor, the uniform national currency scheme came gutter pipes becoming blocked. They were they must go to England for it, because they to frame their views they ingeniously left found to be choked with rubbish and grass, won't get it in Hongkong. So there you are. the larger issues at stake out of consideration leaves of trees, and "black matter," and also The Governor desires an opinion on a cer and brought the matter down, to a question with plaster from the wall. The pipes were tain question on which his mind is already of dollars, v. taels, invoking, at the same apparently cleared without difficulty by the made up. In what way the views of the Cham time, the spirit of the people in their right plaintiff's coolie who was sent up on the roof, ber could affect the position when the princi-to stand aloof from other nations.. Well, and the accumulated water thereupon escap ple has already been settled by the authori-if China wishes to abide by the tagl and its cd. The agreement, upon which the original without dislocating the revenue or raisties, it is impossible to conceive, The, mem- subsidiary fractions nobody has any desire to claim hinged, said distinctly that the land, ing a loan. The matter was not very bere might bicat and raise quavering voices offer the slightest objection but it is pure lords would" "keep the roof and all exterior urgent, as it would be a long time before the

walls of the said premises in a proper ton- in protest, but they might as well proceed to sophistry and, ignorance to work into a Government could take advantage of the how in the wilderness for all the good that financial report such high-falufia' nonsense antable state of repair and amendment, at provisions of the section. It was not the would result. In the reply of the secretary as the following which appears in the report their own. costs." The question now arose intention of Government to deplete the banks of the Chamber of Commerce, a plain and to the Imperial Government? From the whether the landlord (that is to say, the in any way, or, he was understood to say, to practical suggestion is made to meet. the point of view of national dignity it seems to company) was responsible for carrying out gamble in exchange. One of the results that difficulty raised by the Governor. He wrote: us that we ought to try and stand alone, and repairs of which he had not received might be expected, would be to stimulate "In the event of the claims of a mark re-that we cannot afford to throw away our notice, and it appears to be sound law and encourage the export trade of the Colony gistered by the British subject only in the sovereign rights in order to gratify the wishes that in those cases where the landlord inamuch humbler and smaller and less direct United Kingdom conflicting with the claims of others; while from the point of view of agrees to be responsible for the repairs he way than his hon. friend opposite had adopt. of a mark registered by a British subject only the people we should follow a couras suitable is entitled to reasonable notice by the tenant, ed. It was very essential that the export trade in Hongkong, it would be possible for the to the greater number, and not change a And the reason for that is quite clear: in should be worked smoothly. There were two Imperial Government to protest in China tradition of the country for the convenience the majority of instances where repairs are questions he would ask the hon. member who the one which could prove rights conferred of open ports or trading ports. This is as necessary they are not likely to meet the eye signed the rider: Do they wish to have a gold by prior usage." That would appear to much a fundamental principle for our of the landlord whereas the tenant has reserve to guarantee their notes and their to-be single way of surmounting the guidance in making the enactment to them staring him in the face every day." ken coins? How do they propose to build it obstacles raised by the Government-if the day, as it will be an essential factor for Moreover, he would be a gental and some up? Unless we are very much at sea, all this is Government were prepared to consider the the future success of the measure itself." what soft-headed tenant who would permit pure financial humour. The first reading of matter at all. As the secretary con If the Chinese prefer, a currency, based on his landlord to poke and pry about his pre- the Bill has been passed of course. What cludes: "The effect would be to protect the fact well and good, but at least let theremises at any hour of the day when he might Mr. Baker of the Hongkong and Shanghai by local registration the marks of British be a common standard so that those dealing take the idea into his head. But in this Bank, and Mr, John Anderson, of Guthrie subjects in China, Korea and Japan as well with the country and having extensive stakes case, the point was that it was the roof that & Co., think about it we want to see. Their as locally, but to protect the marks of other there may know where they stand. An had been damaged and, speaking for our remarks should be instructive to Hongkong, subjects only locally, which seems to meet objection is dragged forth, only for the purselves, we should have thought that if there the main difficulty. Under the impression pose that it may be knocked down again, was one place about the house which the Hongkong trade marks that this view of the rights of prior usage is that to nationalism the taal as against the landlord would not, be likely to visit it supported by the spirit of the English law dollar would tend to increase the cost of would naturally be the roof. That is the upon the subject, and having regard to the living, but as the common people deal mostly layman's view which as everybody known is (18th November.)

extreme, local inconvenience of compulsory in cash the suggestion is seen to be absurd to law at all. Now what do you lease when The anomalies and difficulties which sur registration in the United Kingdom, my on the face of it. In the case of Sixm, you leate a flat? So far as we can make out round the registration of trade marks in the Committee would recommend that it should when that country resolved to pot her the only thing the tenant has a right to use Far East has once again been exemplified not be made condition precedent to re-currency on a gold basis, there was in that flat is the floor, for the Chief Justice in the letter which the Colonial Secretary gistration in Hongkong in the new ordin- great fear for a time that the peasantry and says he is clearly of opinion that it is a directed to the local Chamber of Commerce ance which His Hxcellency proposes to abouring class, being unable to understand lease of the interior only; that it gives no the other day. It is obvious that when a enact." From a business point of view the why they should receive seven ticals a mouth right to the lessco as against the landlord merchant takes the trouble to register a recommendation of the Chamber is worthy in place of the ten to which they had been to use, except by legal necessity, either the mark which should be the definite and of serious consideration but we are afraid that accustomed, would create trouble-at-the-out-outside-walls-or-the-roof-or-anything-up- upward symbol of the character of the goods it will be pigeon-holed and only heard of set. But nothing happened and the cop purtaining thereto." This is a fine piece of placed on the market by him, he naturally again at the coming of the Greek Kaleads, version of the currency from the silver to a business. Once upon a time when people expects that the mark in question will be There is one fact, however, which must gold standard was carried out quietly and were commiserating as unfortunate walf legally protected by the Colonial Government give rise to some slight satisfaction, and that almost without remark. Of course, the, they would say: "Poor fellow! He hat and safeguarded to those countries which have is the interest which the Imperial Govern conditions in Siam--as well as in Singapore even a roof to his head.". If they had only. entered into specific agreements with the meat is giving to the question of the regisre very different from those prevalling in known it, half of the sympathising crowd wan Imperial Government. Since the discussion tration of British, trade marks in foreign Chica, because in the former country the, not entitled to a rool over their own heads. on the registration of trade marks arose in countries. It is somewhat curious that such foreign banks are practically masters of the The answer to the question, why isn't the (16th November:)

Japan, over the flagrant misappropriation of commercial reforms and evidence of bus situation, whereas in China every Viceroy, tenant entitled to the use of the roof over Singapore is in the fortunate position of old-established and valuable signs in use by ness enlightenment invariably attend a who has a mint under his control is a self him? is that if he were, and being of a bold, being able to regulate her own finances in foreign merchants, and the curious judgLiberal Administration whereas the Conser-constituted financier possessed of arbitrary enterprising disposition, he might erect relation to the other Settlements in the ments of the Courts which in many cases vativen usually succeed in devoting their and extensive powers. And it is always to sky sign on the roof illuminating the heavens Straits and her foreign commerce. We in granted to Japanese merchants the right entro attention to the Bloating of impossible the intercat of the Master of the Mint to see for miles around with the thrilling announce-. Hongkong are, on the other hand, guided to display trade-marks which they had an schemes or the flouting of friendly nations that the institution is kept at full swing, for ment that the A.D.C. or some other popular L'amperbor ST—1 by the exigencies of trade with China. At nexed, negotiations have been proceeding which adds to the exigencies of trade the greater the output the greater the profit, affair was on duty, to night. That would and the greater thetribution to never do. And now, perhaps the reader. the same time Singapore has not found it between Great Britain and Japan, with the operations, a) (14th November.)

easy to convert a silver currency into a object of securing the due respect of trade

Peking the greater the chance of can see how It is that although under Behind the telegram which we are enabled gold standard of value. Many laws have symbols not only in Japan" but also in

MORB LIGHT ON CHINAS,

promoti In quo paragraph the Council, most conditions the tenant has to give notica to publish to-day regarding the prostration of had to be passed in support of the laws China and Korea. The question which AG CURRENCY POSITION, settled to of the dollar, so far as in this can be was absolved? To make the Emperor of China (and the exceptional necessary to permit of this conversion tak intereats local merchants is to what extent

they were rued: "As regards the things perfectly clear wo quote the Chief circumstances surrounding that event seem to ing effect and much acrimonious discussion any agreement which may be arrived at will

(19th November,)

national dollar coined, by the Board of Justice. As there was no demise of that indicate that His Majesty has passed to an has occurred. The benefit of the system affect the protection of trade marks which While the present unsettled condition of Finance the year before last, as an expart of the premises which were out of repair, otheri bourne) momentous events must as none dedics, because how could they deny have been registered in Hongkong At Timperial affairs in Ching precludes the periment, the intention was to make use the doctrine of notice cannot apply, for the suredly lis? For years His Majesty has been it in fate of Sir David Barbour's statements first right, it certainly seems only right and notion that any radical changes in the of this cola temporarily, as being known aluple resson that the leasor can go on the under tutelage to the aged Dowager-Emin many Blue boks? Now there has been proper that if the people of the United direction of Gnancial reform may be antici to the people and easy to establish. But if roof to inspect, and the lessee ( cannot, 35) press who cannot last for over, and whose introduced into the Straits Legislative Kingdom can have their rights respected in pstod for some time to comenit is always a uniform currency is to be sought, the would certainly in law ba sa much a trespas domloading personality has maintained the Council Bill which has to deal with the Japan, China and Korea there should be no interesting to read the complacent decrees standard can only be fixed after far-reaching ser at the letsor/id/the case put by Baron

ferchants of and reports which emanate from the Minie Investigation, and the present memorialist Bramwell in

mat Wätkin Intagric, of the Middle: Kingdom, And for currency, and is called an amending enact | reason whatever why, tha

** * yang Hei has been nothing meat, The Colonial Treasurer in submitting Hoogkong should not enjoy the same pri tries at Peking on this

bare formed the conclusion, efter carefully rosace for the rule as to notion

Golf

Typhoon Warnings,

Canton Day by Day

The Anti-apium Campaign.

On the South Manchurian Railway.

The Chinese Boycott.

The Recent Riots.

The Toyo Kizen Kāisba, Sale of Firearms to China. The New Japanese Ambassador at Peking. Japanese Shipping Subsidies, American Invitation to Japanese Journalists, Alleged Opium-selling.

The Japan Sugar Refining Company. Charter party Dispute... Cotton Yarn.

Japan.

Confiscated Opium.

The Ross Kingdom..

New Lights and Buoys,

The Raub Mines.

The Wrecked New Orleans.

A Clumsy Execution.

The Critic Criticized. ·

Siam's New Coinage.

A Timely Rescue, A'Birdnests" Farm." Killed by a Rat. Commercial:-

Freight Market: Weekly Share Report Exchange. Local and General"

BIRTHS."

On November 8, 1908, at Shanghai, Mrs. L ..C. B, EDMONDSTON, of a' daughter."

Os November 12, 1908, at Shangbai, the

wife of J. E. FARRELL, of a son, **On November 12, 1958, to Mr. and Mrs. H. MEYER, A BOD.

MARRIAGE.

On November 7, 1958, at Shanghai, DUGAL, youngest son of the late-James-Ferguson, Dumbarton, to HELEN PAUL, third daughter of John Shand, Reston, Scotland

DEATH, A

On November 17, at Hongkong, HORACE E. WADMAN, Aged 48 years.

The Hongkong Celegraph

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