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Telegrams.

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH".

SERVICE

VICEROY HSU SHI-CHANG

SERIOUSLY ILL

[By courtesy of the "Sheung Fd."],

Peking, 7th February.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH MONDAY FEBRUARY 8, 1909.

CANTON HANKOW RAILWAY

LOAN.

"LOAN AGREEMENT.

ISSION.

"CHAIRMAN'S ́SPEECH, Jin

H.E. Cilang Chi-tung: has Instructed Kão * The laternational Opium Commission re- Ling-wei, the former Commissioner of Educa-umed its deliberations yesterday afternoon in tion of Hupeh, to proceed to Canton to arrange the Palace Hotel, reports the N. C. D. Niwi The securities for the proposed foreign loan for of 3rd fast. A Publication Committee will ba constructing the Cacion Hankuw Hallway with responsible for the issue of encimaries of the the gentry. H.E. Kao Ling wel has proceeded proceedings. 10. Canton withị Mr. J. O. P. Dland who acte as the representative of the British-Chinese Syndicate-Shanghai Zimeri:

HONGKONG AFLOAT.

...

H.E. Viceroy Hsu Shi-chang hus ACROSS THE HARBOUR wired to Prince Ching informing him that he is seriously ill and asking His Royal Highness to apply for leave to enable him to retire.

TANG SHAO-YI.

RECEIVED BY KING EDWARD,

[By courtesy of th: * Skoung Po"] »

Peking, 7th February.

The Chinese Arabassador present ed an autograph letter to the King of England.

Right along the quay-side they lay in scores and hundreds, the little iampans, ni thick as mosquitoes on an African swamp. There was ope that caught my eye, quite a dot of a thing compared with the Ark, but indefinitely more sale at ses. She was about eighteën feet long, with a four-foot "six boam, Fur'ard she was

decked for five feet, the deck boards polished like a billiard ball. Then came a seven-foot well where the passengais could sit, and bev hiad this neother little well for the pilot. There val the pilot, a thin, bony-chested woman, a

a

In the evening a banquet was given to the

Commissioners, and members of the Consular Body by the American Delegates, Bishop Brent presided and had on his right hand Sir Cecil Clementi Smith, 0. C. M. G., and on his left. Mr. Liu, Yu-lio. The toasts of the Prefi dent of the United States and of the Emperor of China, who celebrates his third birthday today, were honoured. The Council Chamber of the Commission had bien, mida ready for the occasion with much taste and an excellent dinner was provided by the management of the Palace Hotel,

We publish balow the text of the speech de- livered by Bishop Brent on bis election as Chairman of the Commission.

wo-day's Advertisements.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES”

FOR SHANGHAN KOBE AND'

YOKOHAMAN"

THE Company's Steamship

*TOUKANE”

lo

Captain Lancelin, will be despatched for the Above Pots on or about MONDAY, the 15th instantegenGEY

For Freight or Passage, apply to

P. DE CHAMPMORIN,

Agent, Hongkong. 8th February, 1909. NORDDEUTSORER LLOYD, BREMEN. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE, NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES." THE Meamship

"MANILA”

All broken, chased, and damaged Goodi:

are

to be left in the Godawas, where they will be examined on the 13th of February, at dat .. February, 1969, or they will not be recognized.

All Claims must reach us before the 18th of

No Fire Insurance will be affected.

having arrived, Consigneus of Cargo are hereby laformed that their Goods, with the exception Fellew Members of the International Oplum of Opium, Treasure and Valuables, are being Commission:-In electing me your Chairman, landed and storedat their risk into the hazardous You have conferred on extraordinary honour and/or extra hazardous Godowas of the Hong.. H.E. Tang Shao-yi, special am tile woman with merry oblique eyes and

on the Government which I represent. Ing and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Com

·pany, Limited, "at Kowloos, and West Poin! bassador, accompanied by Lord Loose dark blue prjimi suit; barefooted and behalf of the United States of America and Godowns, whench delivery may be obtained.

also in behalf of my 'erreamed colleagues, J., No Claims will be admitted after the Goods brebesded, her black ody batr shining like a Ching-fong, was received in audience ven's wing in the sunlight. To her back was beg to thank you for this distinction. I cannot have left the Godowns, and all Goods remain

will be subject to rent.. trapped a one-year-old infant, so happy and ignore the personal aspect of your action. ing undelivered after the 14th of February, by King Edward,

so good, and with as yet just the suspicion of a Permit me, therefore, to express my apprecia- pigiail with a tiny red riband tied at the end, tion of your willingness to select me as your An eight-year-old boy sat for ard with his three-Chairman. I am conscious of the fact that I am year-old brother holding short pieces of bim the junior in experience of many here present hoo out over the water, from which dangled the and i shall depend upon your counsel and aid to fulfil the functions of my office). As 1, intar. lines and tiny hooks. Suddenly the bamboo gave a jerk, and.n silvery-looking sprat came pret the position of Chairman, ba'is a moment wriggling out of the water into litle Walkee's ary leader, and a leader is. bat the foremost left hand. And the youngsters chuckled and compation. As far as in males, I shall strive to deal impartially and wisely with the various 1ughed and i udged one another.

Trilled to the pilot. She rose, and shrieked questions that.shzilarise, bus1 am-well-ewaCR- dowe the quay. Her husband d'd a hundred- of my limitations, recognize, however, that yards' sprint, and almost fell off the dock any deliberative assembly there must exist Inquiry where points of difference on matters between the Chair and the assembly the kindred to that which is before us arise be into the water in his excitement to catch his fare. I stepped down into the bob.heartiest co-operation and desire to afford ween the Powers. So that in all our delibera bing sampan and sat in the well. Just at the mutual help, so I shall constantly look to this lion and in all our committee work, we must bear in mind that we are to, confine ourselves last moment a haggard old witch of a woman honourable assemblage für that support and jumped it the qsay into the boal, 'It is difft-aid which the Chair will seed. The high pris facts that will canble as to reach, i trust, cult to lose your mother-in-law even in Hong-vilege of such a position as that in which I unanimous resolutions and, perhaps, some recommendations pl a practical, broad and have just been inducted entails heavy response character in connection with those resolu

A telegrain has been received from Tang Shao-yi reporting his audience with 'is Majesty..

CHAN PIK.

EX-MINISTER IN DISGRACE.

[By courtesy of the " Shenny Po.")

Peking, 7th February.

Chan Pik, ex-president of the

kong. Mr. Wo-kee called to the mother-in-law

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned,

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.

MELCHERS & Co., General Agents.

Ho kong, 8th February10c9.

To-day's Advertisements.

POLICE OFFICER.

WANTED.

Public Companies

HONGKONG CANTON AND

STEAMBOAT-COMPANY, LIN

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

THE WEIGHTY FIFTH THALF YEARLY MEETING

ORDINARY

For Kalangau, Amoy, Chium, N ASSISTANT to the Superintendent of A Police and Secretary to the Municipal | SHAREHOLDERS in the Company, will be Council. Salary $105, local currency, per held at the Office of the Company; Hotel month," with "house," uniform and medical Mansions, TO-MORROW, the 9th February, attendance. He should have practical experia 12 o'clock Noon, for the purpose of receiving eace of Police and Prison work, and be capa Report of the Directors, declaring a Dividend, able of commanding a small force of Indian confirming the appointment of Directors ; and Police. A thorough knowledge of Hindustani electing Auditors, a is essential, and acquaintance with Sanitary The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company. work will be a recommendation. First class will be CLOSED from the 25th January to the - passage paid from lodia or China. Six months 9th February, both days inclusivo.

for three years. Must not be over forty years probation, and, if satisfactory, an aegagement,

By Order of the Board of Director, éf age, must be of active habits syd must pass a medical examination.

DEW, E. CLARKE

Secretary.

Hongkong, 8th February, 1909.

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Applications should be made in writing to the Chairman, Municipal Council, International Settlement of Kulangiu, Amoy, Chins, marked in the bottom left-hand corner, SUPERING THE KOWLOON LAND AND BUILDING TENDENT OF POLICE," enclosing copies; (not originals) of three recent testimonials, and such applications must reach Amoy before the 31st March, after which no applications will be considered.

Amoy, zath January, 1909.

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HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.

RACE MEETING, 1909. TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY (OFF-DAY), 16TH, 17TH, 18TH AND 20TH FEBRUARY. TICKETS of ADMISSION toite GRAND

STAND and ENCLOSURE may be obtained from Messrs. KELLY & WALSU, LD or at the Gate Price $7 for the Meeting (excluding the Off Day), or $3 per day. Tickets for the Off-Day, $2,000,

No one admitted without a. Ticket to be abown to the Ticket Inspector at the Gate..

T. F. HOUGH,

Clerk of the Course. Hongkong, 8th February, 1909.

HONGKONG JOOKEY CLUB.

NOTICE is hereby given that the TWEN

TIETH-ORDINARY MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS in this Company will be held at the Company's Offices, Victoria Build- iegs, TO-MORROW, the 9th February, 1909, at 12 o'clock Noon, for the purpose of receiv ing the Report of the Directors, together with Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1908. ANG

The REGISTER of SHÄRES of the Com- pany, will bo CLOSED from WEDNESDAY, the 3rd February, to TUESDAY, the oth February (both days inclusive), during which period no transfer of Shares can be registered.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

A. SHELTON HOOPER, Secretary to the Hongkong Land Invest. tament and Agency Company, Ltd. Agents for The Kowloon Land” and

Building Company, Ltd. ( Hongkong, 8th February, 1909. [122

NA [1ST | HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK-

ING CORPORATION.

THE STEWARDS request the pleasure of the presence of the LADIES at the GRAND STAND and the ENCLOSURE during the Races sóth, 17th, 18th and 20th inst, A Stand and Enclosure will be reserved for, Members and Members' Wives and Families,

'Ministry of Posts and Communica- and pointed to the ha'ch for'ard, and ake of the sibility. I dare assume only with the supportions. But, if I may be permitted to make a sug. Tickets for which are now being sent out with"

tions, has been handed over to the Board of Punishments to be severely dealt with.

CANTONESE AGITATOR IN SHANGHAI.

I will be rememb·red that a few months

parchment face scrambled over my logs, crawl ed through the hole in the little deck, and crouched down in the bow, a sort of Black Hole of Calcutta place. Wo-kee replaced the hatch-cover and sat on it. - Bat on his mother- in Jaw!

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of your aid. the duties involved in the privilege gestion to this assembly, it seems to me that it that you have conferred upon me,

would be extremely wise if we were to rule out of our, deliberations what might be termed use- less historical questions beneath which'a great daal of controversy lies biddes, and which would only tend to fog the issue. The one way. to reach a satisfactory solution of a grave pro- blem is to simplify as far as possible-the-wie- meats of that problem, and I believe that bis. Lory bear me out when I say that no great

opium question-is an extremely difficult one The question that brings us together the and I think the very first thing that all of us should do is frankly to recognize the fact and arealy to admit it. It is a great problem and we can hope to reach a successful solution of it only by facing facts and facing them square

the Members' Tickets.

All Tickets must be produced to gain admission.

Special accommodation will be reserved as in recent years for Chinese Ladies and their male attendants in the Stand erected on the plot of ground next to the Lusitano Club

PT. É. HOUGH; Stand.

Clerk.bf.the Course Hongkong, 8th February, 1999..

HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB."'

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TOTICE is hereby given that the RE

GISTER OF SHARES of the Corpor

tion will be CLOSED from TUESDAY, the Instant, to SATURDAY, the 20th instant, (both 'days inclusive), during which period po Transfer of Shares can be registered,

By Order of the Court of Directors,

J. R. M. SMITH,

Chief Manager.

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Hongkang, sih February, 1909

HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED."

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

THE ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING

OF SHAREHOLDERS will be held in the Offices of the Company, Queen's Buildings, New Praya, on MONDAY, the zand February,

and the Statement of Accounts to the gist December, 1908. vel

NO CHILDREN under the age of 14 years receiving the report of the Director od tos

will be admitted into the Enclosure:

THE " FATSHAN" INCIDENT. Wo-kep pulled at the rape, and the lug sail - rá led-up-to-the-top of the mast, Jooking.like.

a bat's wing, and as full of holes as a tramp'sly.. We must have courage, and it seems to trousers. The pilot jammed the lid on the

me that two principal features of courago are ago, & Chinese pas per trivelling on the streaming sice, pot, took a sweep, sud paddled sincerity and thoroughness. All great pro-question has ever bien satisfactorily settled

hard, aft, steering with her left leg. The two Fath from Honkong to Canton, died, it is wile fishermen coiled up their lines, and put fest stage it what might be termed the emo: that purely side issues and controversial mat blems go through two distinct stages. The soil men have come to a realization of the fact alleged, as a assult of having been violently kicked by a Portugeese quartermaster of ticket behind it on the deck. The eight-year-old sat

a lon sweep out on the stroke side, squalling|tional stage; it is based largely upon seatinouters which do potouch the main question, | collector. The matter created a great agita-

and ideals that are conceived in the inner self, on the outside, gripped the sweep with both sometimes more independent of facts than tlon among the Cantonese, who urged that the Portuguese should be severely punished for hand-shaved-one-fool-against-the gunwale,

in warranted, la the problem before us the offence. Some time ago it was reported and clung to the sweep with the toes of the

for a long period we have been passing through

HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB. In these columns that the matter was in a fair her, His three-year-old brother, a tiny tot,

this preliminary

I feel that I am speaking not merely for my. stage what I have termed way to being settled, as the Portuguese Consalbung on to the sweep like a monkey, and

the emotional stage. The emotional stagesalf and my colleagues on the American Com-O'SERVANTS will be allowed inside the ̈pulled-rill ħly-little-beatt nearly burst, They

finds expression in agitation. We have had mission, but for this entire distinguished as- ENCLOSURE-of-the-Race-Course-

dealt with, and the popular excitement was set at rest. This report anw seems to hav been

on the parish for relief. The crew began to

bierze.

Then the sail filled, the bost heeled over,

must be act aside and ignored. They may ba

T, F, HOUGH,

Clerk of the Course,

of interest, berthey are of no practical import Hongkang, 8th-February, 1909 ance and, indeed, are impediments in the actual working out of the main question.

respective countries and the utmost benefit possible to mankind. We must study this question in its every aspect-moral, economical

and we must study it, as I have already said, pnd commercial, diplomatic also, if you will

with those two phases of courage which will bring us to a happy conclusion of our labours--- with sincerity and thoroughness.

The TRANSFER BOOKS bf'the Company) [153 will be CLOSED from the 6th to the azad

February, both days inclusive:

which can be had on application to the Under- servants while in attendance on their em players or when on duty at the various Stands,

Any Chinese found loitering about with. them and the holders thereof will be removed from the enclosure.. Servants passes in their possession, will-forfeit

T. F. HOUGH,

Clerk of the Couric. Hongkong, 8th. February, 1909." [154

had promised that the case should be justly work them young in Ching, and no one goes agitation, Now believe we are at last mid-sembly when I say that we are here to do such during the Race day WITHOUT TICKETS incorrect, says the N. C. D. Nema, as & Can. I drone a sea dirge, a weird sort of measure. It way to the second or scientific stage, when work as will bring the utmost credit to our signed. These Tickets are only available for tonese, Mr. Ho Chen:huan, has utrived here and sounded like "Work, for the sight is coming men daal with ascertained fact and on the basis in Chinese, but in reality was an invocation to of ascertained fact reach certain conclusions has published a letter in the Chinese preas, ap- the sun-god-to-but-off-a-forzace or two andela practical character that will enable those pealing to the Kwangtung community here, and

some 6nal conclusion. calling on them for some effective acilon in the seed a bit of good foss in the form of a cool upon whom the responsibility rests to arrive at matter, as he says that in three months since the incident occurred, nothing has been done byly tipping Wo-kee the third into the water. the British and Portuguese, Consula, or the The two bays drew in their long sweep, the Chinese authorities. Should the matter be title craft sipping through the water at a fine allowed 13 rest as it is, u ges the writer," Chine

rate. How we missed the shipping Heaven ese lives will henceforth be slighted and valued rnly knows. A destroyer steaming about three no more than "geese feather, and this, he times the speed limit missed us by about a foot adds, is no happy news for the Chinese and Workee wished the grinning lieutenant all brethree in the empire. He has, therefore, sorts of luck in Chinese so tropical that it all specially come to this port and calls for su ges most singed the beards off the stokers. tions and opinions from his fellow-provincials, so as to ensure justice being done, according to

law. Be promises further to annou see the place

Great Junks that carried sail which would have pleased the heart of Ngah swept by us in grand array-low for'ard and about twenty

Nothing more remains for me to say, gentle.

The first steps towards this International Commission were taken some time since by representing. The argotiations for the es the Government which I have the bonour of blishment of the Commission have covered a considerable period of time. At first it seemed wise to restrict the nations that would take part in this lavestigation or Commission of inquiry, to those which through territorial GREAT INDUSTRIAL CHINESE

possessions, agriculture, or commerce were actively interested in the opium question in the Far East. Since that time the scope has been considerably widened. Countries that have not the problem in its more acute form as in the case

map, except to apponoco that this International Opium Commission is now organized and ready for business.

DEVELOPMENT.

Chinese Special Envoy to the United States It is reported from Washington that the Government, Tang Shao Yi, has been consi-

and date of a meeting in connection with bis stories high aft. The steig view was that of a of my own country and that of other countries/derably annoyed by the percistence of would- backyard appearance of a. Lamb::h lodging,,) similarly situated, were by mutual consent in.be concession buyers, who seem to think that

· campaign. ·

SHIPPING AND MAILS.

MAILS DIE

German (Pelasers_Alice) 12th inkt.

American (China) (4th:inst... Canadian (Montezgle) 14th fost. French-{Tourane) 15th insï. / Canadian (Empress of India) 17th inst.

The .. Zoftro left Manila on 7th inst, even ipg, and is due hem on toth inst., at daylight, The P. & 0.5. N. Cols as Paiwan left Singapore for this part on 7th inst., at 7 a.m., "and is due here on 13th inst

The Imperial German Mait 1.8. ¿uefrow left Shanghai as 6h inst, at 9 pm, and may be expected here to-morrow at 8 am,

The Apcar Co.'s E. Japan from Yokohama, Kobe, on Meji laft Maji on 6th ingl, and may be expected bere on 11th init, moralng,

"The E. & A. Co.'s 15. Aldinham, from Syd: nay, &c, left Manila yesterday, at p.m., and is due here on roth lust, at daylight,

The C. P. R. Co.'s 8.s. Monteagle arrived at

· Yokohama at 3 pɛm., on 6th inst., and left again at goon Sunday, for Kobe, where she is due to arrive at 6p.m., on 8th inst,

The M. M. Co., 1.1. Tourant, with the French mail of the 17th ul., and mails from London of the 16th ult, left Singapore at p.m., this afternoon, and' may be expected to "Aniva bere on tçik fost, morning, and will leave for Shanghai and Japan. on the same afternoon.

RETURN of visitors to the City Hall Libmry and Muroum. for the work ending the 7th February, 1909

Non-Chinese.............. Chincus

Library., Museush.

421109 175 5,989

house, with some of the most awful cut-throats imaginable peering out of the tiny windows, Coal barges drifted b, crowded with coolies chattering like shipwrecked monkeys; some squatting around the dicecloth, otters at the "rice bowl working their chop-sticks like dred- gers and packing their mouths like pythons at

a beanleast,

M

PUBLIC AUCTION,

THE Undersigned have received instructions

to Sell by PUBLIC AUCTION,

FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED, Op

THURSDAY,

the 11th February, 1909, at 11 AM at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Dos Vœux Road, corner of Ice House Street,

A LARGE QUANTITY. OF

SHIRITS.

ALSO

WINES AND he has brought to this country a big box of such things to sell-or give away. All inquit ers are referred to Peking by his Excellency or his recretaries, and there is a strong im pression among business men here that they are not likely to get much satisfaction, there.

cluded by the Powers already interested, so that how, I think, we may say we are in a very real sense an International Commission. Al- last moment-two-countries without a serious most at the last moment-indeed at the very opium problem of their own were included The Envoy has admitted quite frankly, in by their expressed desire and by the ready the course al privato conversation, that China acquiescence of all other countries that up to is on the eve of a tremendous industrial devel date had aptified their willingness to take part opment, but be gives one the impression that,

An Assortment of CHOCOLATES. TERMS:-As usual.

HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers- Hangkong, 8th February, 1909.

Over on the Hongkong side the Peak tore black and graud right away up until the crest was lost ia a denseebony fog that looked like the sky in Hades after coating up. Then, the dark came, and about the harbour and along the quay and over Kowloon side Huile lights, ted and green and yellow, broke out like new. born stars. Across the water the great cruisers stood out like phantom things, their black bulla punctured with scores of little white lights. Here was a deet of torpedo craft, inocent black stres ks in the moonlight, lying 'quiet and still on the waters like alligators spotting bait, Dae, more restless than the rest, whips, round and churos up the harbour, out of the barbour mouth, and loto the silent night.

It devolves upon me to pronounce with em. | Celestial Empire. The Washington Goverd- Everywhere lights; High's fa the sky, lights phasis that this is a Commission, and as those meat will not quarzol with China simply be: along the quay, and on the mountain side, and who are informed-as-all of you must be in case this policy would appear to be directed on the ships, Stars and masthead lights blink-matters that pertain to International affairs of ing and heliographing to one another through this kinda Commission is not a Conference billions of miles of space. Hers we are across The idea of a Conference was suggested, but the harbour. All along the quay coolie it seemed wise to choose this particular form dackers lis half naked foatching a few brief | of action rather than a Conference, because, for moniouis of sleep-their bare chests rapping the present, at any rate, we are not sufficiantly with sweat, and their pully faces turned up to well informed and not sufficiently unanimous the wonderful sky. In a quarter of an hour in our attitude to have a Conference with they will be running up and down the gang. any great hops of immediate success. For ways like rats, and slaving away for a few ther, this Commission is a temporary Com- cents to throw on the dice cloth at midnight mission distleguished from some of the And then Well, then, more work. Work, permanent Commissions already in existence, "wople, work, until the dawn comes like a bon and if we were to look for the source; of cur fire, blood red and blazing, over-thered hills origin, I think ws would find it in the articles. of Kowloon. Monro Anderson in Pall Mall of the Second Hague Conference; which pro- Gantic

viden for each International Commissions

in the inquiry. Last summat it was decided as far as possible, the good things will be kept. T by the American Commission-and notification in Chinese hands, If concessions are granted was sent to all other Givernments concerned to outsiders, public and national rights will be to study every phase of the opium question in very strictly safeguarded: For the rest, the their own territory, including the homeland. Imperial Government will itself carry out spch So that presumably in this laternational Com works as railways, with the assistance of for mission, as we are desirous to ascertain all eign capital, preferably British or American, licts that will enable us to come to some satia and of foreign brains where necessary), factory conclusion, we shall agree in the de-That is clearly the new programme. Targ sire to receive such information as in presepted | Shao Y[:said so, the alber day io so many regarding the various aspects of the question words, and his views are worth a good deal, in all the countries represented on the Commis-seeing that he is destined to take a very pro sign

minent part in the new order of things in the

against the foreigner, and it is well understood that in respect to Chinese affairs "there is a close community of purpose between Washing Lon and London

If there should be any trouble it will, it is thought, come from the Japanese Government, but this danger is thought to be a decreasing one. Tang, Shay Yi is known to have dons more service to his countsy during his fecent special mission to Tokio than the mere settle

Tallway ment of the Hsinminiun Fakumen.

no mean dispute, although that la lisel achievement in the eyes of those acquainted with the latentibns of the parly which only a few months ago was dominaót at the Japanes Court, and in the councila of the nation.

the

PUBLIC AUCTION.

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HE Undersigned have received instructions.

from F. SCHWARZKOPF, Esq.,

to sall by

PUBLIC AUCTION,

FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED,

THURSDAY,

11th February, 1909, at 7.30 F.., at thei Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road,,

corner of Ice House Street, k SUNDRY VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE

Comprising SILK TAPESTRY-COVERED DRAW. ING ROOM SUITE, TEAKWOOD OVER. MANTELS with BEVELLED GLASS, MARBLE-TOP SIDEBOARD with GLASS, DINNER WAGGONS GLASS, CROCK ERY and EP. WARE, ENGRAVINGS, WATER COLOURS and OIL PAINTINGS, TEAKWOOD WARDROBES with BEVEL LED GLASS, MARBLE-TOP BUREAU with BEVELLED GLASS, AMERICAN BEDSTEADS and BEDDING, TEAK. WOOD BOOKCASES, AMERICAN ROLL TOP DESK, TEAKWOOD EXTENSION DINING TABLE sad CHAIRS, MORUC CO.COVERED DINING ROOM SUITE, quantity of CANTON BLACKWOOD WARE, HEATING STOVES, FLOWER STANDS, &c.

Catalogues will be issued. TERMS AAS DUALANSET

HUGHES & HOUGH Auctioneers,,

› By Order of the Board of Directors,

THOL. I. ROSE, Secretary,

Hongkong, 27th January, 1909. (A

Intimations.

-HOTEL-MANAGER:

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BRITISHER, married, with Eastern and Colonial Experience, seeks position as MANAGER. - Highest References. åt li- berty in May,

Address :-

"HOTEL" Clo Hongkong Telegraph. Hongkong, 2nd February,fgog.

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`INTERNATIONAL SLEEPING CAB

and

EXPRESS. TRAINS Co.

(THE "

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TO EUROPE.}

HAVING been appolated AGENTS for the abore Compare shall bu

pleased to give any information as to rales of passage, &c., la connection with above.

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