1909-02-27 — Page 9

The Hongkong Telegraph.

NEW SERIES No. 6012

CONTENTS.

Births, Marriages and Deaths,

Lending Articles:

The Hongkong and Shanghai Bank.

Keeping Down Crime in Hongkong. The Northern Ice-bound Port

The Hongkang Universlty Scheme. Native Banks and Nota Issacs.

On Lotterier S

The Mongkoktsui Shelter for Small Craft. An Unnecessary Reprimand..

Telegram:

Chan Pik.

Retrenchment.

Foralga Marines,

Viceroy Tuan Fang,

Military. Attaché.

Prince Ching Impeached.

Tang Shaq.yi. A

Posts and Communications.

Luk Chin-lum.

State Secrete,

Opium in Clos.

German Administration.

Legution Guards.

Smuggling in Shanghai,

Horan Breading,

Nava!: Reorganianiļop.

Chinese Government Banke,

Viceroy Hiu Shi-chang.. Official Salaries.

Oplum-smoking Viceroy.

Sans of Nobleman. Threatened Rebellion.

Yuab Shih-kai.

Russians in Kirin.

The Opium RevsDuC.

Sik Linog.

The Young Emperor,

International Opium Commission, New American judge.

Mootings

Legislative Council,'

tion.

Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd. Hongkong University Schema.

The Hongkong Hotel Co., Ltd.

An Evening with Longfellow.

Laou Kung Mow Colton Ca. - 2

The Shanghai Cand Investment Co., Ltd.

The China Society.

Legal Intelligence-

The Peak Murder.

A Robber's Allegations.

Affray on Shipboard.

Pleaded "Guilty,"

A Cook's Predicament,

"A Bad Case."

v. On English.

"A Heavy Criminat Colendar...

"Child-pledging." Cheung-tha-wan Armed Robbery. Babes and Suckliøge..

The Yau-ma-ti Sensation,

Robbery Aftermath,

The Eagle Underestimated.

Dispute among Partners,

Extra-territoriality."

Folios:-

Arrest of Chinese Merchant. *Boy" Blinded with Tepper. Soldier Sent to Prison. Disorderly Sailora,

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utilised in the general expenset connected Frederick Lugard on the 9th of January. with the building of the structure-a ¡fair | The first had reference to the Chipers and reasodabla proposition. Not only that, representation on the executive, but it luộ but he advanced the period of his offer until unnecessary to say that if the Chinese com- the end of June this year, so that those inmunity and the Chinese Government contri- terested in the scheme have four months bute the major portion of the funds they are before them in which to raise an endowment entitled to full and adequate representation fund and to provide the requisite furnishings on the executive board. As to the status of and equipment. It is estimated that the the University the Governor distinctly laid it annual sum necessary to meet the expenses down that: “Degrees will only be conferred of the professorial body, ste, will not amount upon students who attain a standard equal to less than, say, $60,000 while the expen- to that required in England, and the en-ro dilure on appointments is put at $100,000, trance examination will be simliar to that roughly speaking, In other words, before required in Home Universities. It is pro- the University can be set on its legs as a posed that when there are students ready to going concern it is necessary to acquire present themselves for degree examination. by whatever means or, from whatever source the King in Council shall be petitioned for does not matter for the moment the capital the grant of a Royal Charter. It is possible sum of between-a-million-and-a-million and that the London or other Home University a quarter dollars In an impoverished may be willing to conduct the examinations Colony such as Hongkong that is a large and issue degrees pending the grant of a chars sum, to put it mildly, but if the scheme ter. In any case, we desire that the degree fore the steameis are actually on the berth.is to be brought too successful con- issued shall be in no way inferior to that.

clusion it is well to know the facts and given by a Furopean or American University endeavour to meet them. Now how doce and shall be as widely and fully recognised." the Governor, who has from the outset lie third question asked was "Will this shown himself a hearty and faithful partisan university have as many branches of teach of the proposal,. view the prospect of raising as there are in England beyond medi. cine and engineering and can the same facilitica be given to the students for gaining practical knowledge in Hongkongas in Eng land or other places?" Manifestly that is a matter for the future, but starting with the fairest prospects the university should be in a position to conferalltheadvantages on a stud ent as he would gain within a few years of its inauguration, The Governor aid that the university would be modelled on those of Birmingham and Leeds rather than to those of Oxford and Cambridge and Cal cutta, Respecting the fees, it is certain that they will be as moderate as circumstances admit, but who can answer a question of that character when the matter is stifl in the air? Mr. Ho Fook's remark that it should be made clear to the Chinese community that all subscriptions would be devoted to the purposes of the univer sity scheme and in the event of the non- materialisation of the proposal would be refunded to the donors was decidedly apro pos. It was satisfactory to learn that the Governor had expressed himself in entire approval with that suggestion, so that should calm any qualms which intending subscri berst might entertain.. Other questions as

to the character of the matriculation ex-

amination may well be left to the Special Committee as a whole to decide. From all this it will be seen that the university pro ject is going ahead as fast as its most ardent well-wishers might desire, and, what is more to the point, its Chinese supporters are showing themselves strenuous in its advocacy, At this rate Mr. Mody may well expect to see his offer taken advantage of within the allotted period.

'an earlier date than usual. These reports, however, are purely speculative, as residents in Hongkong map imagine, when the state

· · (23rd February.)

of the weather at the present time is con- If anything should tend to inspire a propertrasted with the sultry days experienced last respect for the law of the land among those week. Never heless, it is to be hoped that criminals who lightly engage in armed mob. the antipications of those concerned with beries li should be the exemplary sentences the export trade to the North, besides the HONGKONG, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1909, passed on those found guilty at the Criminal large body of sailors who are looking for Session yesterday. Far too often we have engagements may be. realised as soon as bad to deplore the lamentable clemency possible. According to Messrs Noel Murray exercised by the Hon; kong courts towards & Co. of Shanghai, who issue a weekly re- prisoners who were found guilty of crimes port on the piece goods trade, the latest against the person and even the Chief advices from Taku siale that the entrance in Justice himself was not exempt from that the river is free from ice and it clear, up to reproach. The fact of the matter is, the 4ku, but a sudden cold snap would soon As might have been expected from the average Chinese malefactor, accustomed to clora il again, a contingency, the steamer character of the report, there was no dis the merciless brutality of the punishments Companies will not risk. It seems fairly sentient voice heard at the half-yearly meetmeted out in China, is inclined to assume certain that there is a larger quantity await ing of the shareholders of the Hongkong and that the leniency of the British judges is ing shipment than has been the case for Shanghal Banking Corporation on Saturday, merely an evidence of weakness and in some few years past but it is extremely when the statement of accounts was present potence, and like the lady who received difficult to make any accurate estimate be ed. That statement was eminently satis-slicht sentence for assault at home he cheer factory so far as it went, and so long as the fully remarks to himself that he can do If that is really so it will show a decidedly shareholders see the profits flowing into the short term of lanjirisonment on his head." more satisfactory position there, considering coffers of ilie Corporation they can have no

But even imprisonment, prolonged though: the fairly free shipments via Chingwantab Cause to grumbic. The remark of the it may be, is not enough for the hardened during the last eight weeks. Whether or not a decent demand will be met with when the Chairman, Mr. E. Shellim, that "despite all criminal. Certainly the enforced restraint is we have heard about dull and restricted irksome, and it is possible that the prospect of goods arrive in quantity remains to be seening a million dollars? And, it must not be trade, the Bank bas had a good half-year banishment has his annoyances, but provided With regard to the trade on the Yangtse a forgotten that that sum must be subscribed and it is a great pleasure to the Board to be he is careful to be on his best behaviour meeting was held recently at Shanghai at or promised within the next four months, in a position to recommend a bonus of 5/ life in prison is simply a change of scene and which the representatives of the steamer com.otherwise Mr. Mody's offer may be withdrawn, pershare in addition to the usual dividend," action, and for the time being the coolic has panics operating on that river attended. It is of course we do not believe for a single satisfied the most carping, shareholder, while no necessity to consider the ways and means now reported that an agreement was arrived moment that there is the slightest chance of the proposal to wole a substantial bonus to whereby he may ensure himself a roof over at regarding the increased rate charged for such a calamity, the declared period during thestaff was in accordance with the practice in his head and his daily rations. But when freight which the companies imposed on which the offer holds good being morely put previous years, The Chairman also observed he learns that in addition he will be subject shipments from the river posts to compen. forward in order to hasten matters and bestir that: "Comparing the statement of assotsed to the punishment of the " cat," the result sate for the lost which was being sustained laggard supporters of the idea. That is by and liabilities with that of six months ago,

of his nefarious deeds takes on a new aspect. through the vessels being only able to carry the way, however, and we return to the you will notice an all-round increase in the While we are in no way advocates of harsh hall freights on account of the shallowness views of Sir Frederick Lugard as to the pos- figure"All this is in accordance with the and demoralising measures in the treatment of the river. It has now been agreed to sibility of raising more than a million dollars. Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corpora,best traditions of the remice banking institis of criminals and would condemn the indis-revert to the id rate, and shippers will be Not to beat about the bush, His Excellency tion in the Far Efst and will undoubtedly criminate-use of the lash for minor offences, refunded the difference between the present is frankly confident that such an amount is rate and the increased, que as from 25th a mere fleabite to those in whose interests make for the continued prestige, which it has there cannot be the slightest doubt that for gained in financial circles at home and in crimes against the person there is nothing January. The report in question proceeds the university is intended and in a lengthy other countries. On the subject of the trend for it but to treat those cowardly ruffians to state: "Although not directly affecting document he has said so in direct terms. So of events in China the Chiffman was some.

who assemble in gangs to terrify women and the import trade it does have an indirect in far so good; it only remained to secure the what vague, merely expressing the hope that children into giving up: their little hoards, Aurice on it,. The upward bound steamers adherence and active assistance of a bady under the new regime many of the more by meuaces and actunt physical violence, are now taking decidedly heavier cargoes of of workers who would undertake the work of urgently needed reforms would be carried with the utmost rigour of the law. For piece goods and yara, and many importers attracting subscriptions. For it must be into effect and that fresh developments of these armed robberies are usually carri notice the unusually large variety of goods borne in mind that this university scheme the country's poicalial resources would giveed out by gange of half a dozen men or that are being cleared, including makes that is not actually a Government affair, al as impetus to the national prosperity of the more. They rely on numbers to reduce bave been practically neglected for years, though of course the Government will have Empire and promote the wellbeing of the their victims to silence and to carry out which must show that a workable range of a word to say regarding its management people. Even Mr CE Ross, who second- their dastardly projects, with the additional Prices has been arrived at, although not very through its representativer. That is obvique, since the College of Medicine and the ed the motion for the adoption of the report. hope that should (ie alarm be raised one or satisfactory to the concerned. It is un- and accounts and who is usually to be de- more of them may escape capture. That questionably that adjustment of prices that Technical Institute, which are already in pended on for a trenchant and illuminating many of those who take part in these gang has been wanting for the legitimate de existence and seem to be doing well, would criticism, warequally indefinite in his speech, robberies do escape is évident to any reader,velopment of the trade since 1889. The form integral parts of the, contemplated in not going outside the domain indicated by Laud, their adsumed immunity renders them range of prices since that year has been 338 stitution. In parenthesis, we may say that the Chairmen His most interesting remarks all the more callous and audacious in their too high and the Hade hás consequeally our main reason for any hesitancy that may concerned the Regency and he practically raids. It was only last month we commented contracred Intiead of expanding." It is have been shown in supporting the idea echoed the words of the previous speaker on the boldness of the miscreants who were furier reported that the majority of im has been due to the fact that we feared the when he said that it might be presumed the apparently making preparations for the Newporters who have been canying cargo have university might ultimately become an in- horizon of the PrincesRegent would not be Year celebrations. There was the case of now arrived at the conclusion that the only cubus on the finances of the Colony and an limited to the walls of the Forbidden City the Chinaman who was robbed in Queen's thing is to liquidate their stocks as prompt old man of the sta that would not be shaken and Summer Palace, since His Imperial Road Central in the full light of day, and they as possible, the consequence being that off. As matters stand, that idea has been Highness's knowledge of the outside.world, sad case in which ergeant Mills was shot more and more are coming under the ham. dissipated by the broad lines on which it is must be of great value to the country which and mortally wounded at Yaumail. Although mer Considering the large quantities being proposed to establish the university and its he rules rust therefore," added the there has been a cessation in these daring thus forced off prices are fairly steady complete dissociation from the Goverment speaker," that the Empire in which all of exploits it is useless to expect that they will though how long the market will be able to as an appendage and dependent on the financial support of the Government, should us have guch great and important interests disappear unless the sternest measures are stand the pressure remains, to be seen.

In connection with the opening of a new may be entering upon a new and prolonged adopted. to cope with the born criminals Practically the same conditions are obserit ever be involved in the maelstrom of period of prosperity, and that slow but whose value of human life is nil, and whose vable in Hongkong, the movements of the monetary embarrassments. However, that native bank at Shanghai and the visit of Burp progress may be made with the successes are only A stepping stone to greater yate markets in both shanghai and long question being set aside, the position se. Tang Shao-yi to America and Europe with meny reforms which are so urgently needed." excesses. In one of the cases reported yes-long being equally favourable. These affed that the sum of over a million the object of gaining some insight into the With these sentiments, of course, every terday, the accused, that is to sly two out of general indications would appareatly point dollars had to be collected before the methods of financiers in foreign countries, hody will agree, for the simple reason that a gang of six, raided a house in Yaumati to the lifting of the cloud of depression Colony, had a right to take advantage the shanghai Mercury has some interesting of Mr. Mody's offer, and accordingly His observations to make on the eternal question in very remarkable degree the future of occupied by a woman and a child. They which bas been hanging about for some Hongkong is bound upon-in-that-of-the-pun ler a cock and bull story and having time, consummation-devoutly-to-be-de-xcellency appointed what is known of token money. Incidentally, it brings-fa- neighbouring Empire. We can all remem

as a Special Committee to make known some piquant references to the practices of ber how the effects of Nature's upheavals

the appeal for Bubscriptions towards Chinese monarchs in ancient times when reacted on the trade of this Colony, and

an endowment fund, and a sub-Committee they desired to raise the sinews of war and with what anxiety the outcome of the boy,

of representative Chinese gentlemen to found the exchequer depleted. The new colla, both actual and projected, was viewed

spread the news among the Chinese both bank in question is the Ningpo Commercial by the commercial element, and how hap-arly treated by the other four, robbers and the

in Hongkong and elsewhere. What the Bank which, it-is-stated, in organised on pily they regarded the end of the contem bouse. was ransacked. We do not know

"pecial Commitice, may be doing we haven't thoroughly sound principles and intends to plated boxcolt against British interests, what was the total sum found by the

the faintest idea, but it is clear that the follow European lines of finance, particu which arose through a misunderstanding raiders, but it was stated in evidence all races-and-creeds-but-primarily-for-Chinese Committee is resolved to fulfil the larly with regard to the question of note Perhaps the directorate consider it well to that one of the prisoners captured declar- the benefit of the Chinese, has been sim- purpose of its incorporation. Too often we issues. It is notorious that in China there confine themselves at such meetings to the ed he had only got $ while the other mering in the minds of those who have these committees, appointed, with long lists is a vast number of native backs which have, financial condition of the Bank, and refrain said his share was between $3 and 14. So that educational welfare of the Colony at heart deliberate and do nothing but proclaim their tions which make for safety and flooded its of names of supposed workers who meet, disregarded one of the primary considera from entering-into explanations with respect for a paltry sum like that these villains were The possibility of carrying such a scheme to outside negotiations in which the Bank prepared to terrorise a neighbourhood and into effect never seemed likely to be realisedown virtues to an incredulous world: Too constituency with notes for which an entiré- is, nevertheless, deeply concerned. For probably proceed the length of murder if antil Mr. H. N. Mody offered to give a

often it is the position and not the obj ctly inadequate reserve was held. That the example the loan proposition recently settled. frustrated in their designg. We should say substantial-sum-towards the erection of the which it is the ambition of these precious Chinese themselves, have realised the uiter- between the Chinese Provincial Govern- they sichly deserved the sentence imposed building and the necessary endowment fund.worthies to attain. In this case, however, fatuity and national danger of such a pro ments and the British and Chinese Cor upon each of them of five years hard labour, That was the first step towards the realise in would seem that the right men have ceeding, especially now that China is emerg poration in respect of railway construction with the addition that they should each redion of the dream and many were: at first in been selected to form the Chinese. Coming from her prolonged seclusion and entere are of prime importance to the shareholders ceive a flagging of 24 strokes. Such a clined to rush to the conclusion that the mittee, for they have already settled down to ing the comily of powers as a commercial of the Buuk, teeing that they indubitably punishment may not load them to follow the university contemplated was, to all intents an active campaign among their compat agent, has been evident for a consider led to the increase in the capital sanctioned narrow path in future, but it may help to and purposes, already an accomplished riots. They have held their first meeting, able time to anyone who has watched the by the Hongkong Government last year convince them that the game of assaulting fact. But a university is not a seaman's in- and from the account which we published in progress of events in the Middle Kingdom. A reference to that subject might fairly women and threatening them with lethal stitute. Or a home for decayed gentility, our last issue there is ample evidence that the And that if China was to become an inter "have been expected, but doubtless, for weapons is not worth the candle. Then There are many more considerations, to be members are going about their business is no national trader she must reforms her mone excellent reasotis, the Chairman and Mr. there was the case where a woman living on taken into account when the object is the first place to clear the ground so that the apparent. The Imperia! Covernment has ad half-hearted fashion. It was necessary in the tary system from top to bottom-was equally Ross, who is in a position to know the loner the border of the New Territories had her establishment of a university than when it Workings of the Bank as well as the British house entered by four scoundrels who wrench affects narrow and parochial projects. When

canvassers should be in a position to set the mitted the necessity times without number and Chinese Corporation, thought fit to re-ed the jewellery off her arms, while one man Mr. Mody made his offer of $180,000 scheme squarely before those who have and every now and again we hear that mome main silent. There were other jodustrial stood guard on the watch against surprise. in the first instance it was believed been born, with the finger of doubting orials have been presented to the Throne re- On January 26, 1930, in London, S.W., the matters which are interesting the commercial Curiously enough it was the watcher who was that, such a sum would cover the cost of Thomas, We can well believe that many commending the adoption of modern priù wife of ALEXANDER P. MACGREGOR, of a son.

community at present, but these were left caught, the others evidently making good their erecting a building suitable for the purpose Chinese, who are of a generous bent and who ciples in dealing with the general finances of out in the cold. At the same time we may escape. He also will have to underge five and providing the nucleus of an endowment have proved that virtue in the past, are the Kapiro. But the giant sloth is difficult On February 12, 1959, at Shanghai, to Mr.

very properly, assume that the directors of years' imprisonment and a flogging. One case fund, but when the Public Works Depart doubtful and suspicious of the movement to to move. Private traders, however, fully re- and Mr. C. LAUROESCİL, a 100,

the Corporation, who in their united capi- related to an attempted coup in a coolies meat proceeded to enter into calculations would not be at a first glance and without have an unlimited note issue and the result establish a university to Hongkong. Who alise the danger of dealing with banks which city have their finger on the pulse of every mess in Cochrane Street in broad daylight. as to the cost of a structure which must be important trade imovement in the Grient, There were three men involved, but only specially designed to meet the requirements the facts at hand? Any man of the world is the creation of such banking institu are giving these affairs their attention. one was arrested. However, if his com- of a variety of purposes. It was discovered would naturally say to himself: The idea tions as the Ningpo. Commercial Bank, the Fitting praise was given to the excellent panions learn of his fate, they are not likely that the initial cost would not be less than in all very well in its way but for whose Itsing. Yu Chartered Bank and work done by the able Chief Manager and to return to Hongkong for many a day to Bagoj000. Without in the slightest degree aggrandisement is it intended? Is there any others which are guided not merely by his staff in directing the energies of the Bank come. It is to be loped that, the verna-hinting at past records, we may, neverthe actual necessity for a university at all in Western ideas but plain commonsense is and safeguarding the interests of the share colar, papers will take note of these sen- less, be fairly certain that if the first estimate Hongkong? Will my sons be directly bene safeguarding the interests of their sharo holders during the past half year. The tences, in order that their full effect may be of the Public Works Department is $290,000 fired? And so on and so forth. The ques holders and clientele. In the past, the members present cordially endorsed the appreciated by the lawless bands who prey the ultimats cost will not fall far short of tions that a sceptical individual could frame, multitudinous issue of bank notes with little wisdom of Captain Lloyd when he said: on their fellows and make life a continual €350,000 ft it does not reach $400,000. The and, in the light of previous experience, or no security behind them has led the "Let times be ever so good, good direction misery for those who are weak and helpless question then was whether the scheme had would naturally frame, are endless and they foreign bankers to refuse to accept some of the days of adversity, and I think we can his wise exercise of the law in dealing with thusiasm of the promoters was sufficient to should put more faith in mankind. When, have tried to prohibit the use of foreign is as essential in the prosperous days en la The Chief Justice may be congratulated on arrived at an impass or whether, the en-

are not to be swept away by the observation these istuen. As a counter stroke to thin that the Inquirer is a pestilent fellow and action of the foreign bankers cortain officials congratulate ourselves on having secured those unmitigated scamps who came before surmount this obstacle of finance? All that in our Board, and I have much pleasure him yesterday, in asking you to join me in a vote of thanks

doubin in this respect, were removed when therefore, Mr. Lau Chu Pak submitted a banknotes outside the Treaty Ports, Mod Mr. Mody" caule forward in a spirit of list of five questions on the subject to the though, this prohibition fell through to the men who have so successfully and

magnificent munificence and declared that chairman he was giving evidence of his danes sheer. Impoubility of the enforcemen Ce triumphantly piloted the ship of the Bank

be wou'd be responsible for the erection of fide anxiety to faliber the scheme and to mafiolently serves to indicate the kind through the troubled financial waters of the

the shell of the unversity no matter what present, to intending subscribers the fact that ceed Ho which China 15% past year The Bink goes forward with

the cont; might be supulating only that there was nothing to be. aled or cap when in extremitter. It is renewed prospects of prosperity and I's in

able original-

Abe the Arst time that this surp fuence is only bounded by the length of its

by re-pened

A Sharp Penalty. Correspondence:-

Hongkong Queen's College, Alumni Associa

tion.

Misoollaneous Articles-and Reporta:-

Hongkong. Flower Sham

Sbow.

Progress in Formosa,

Mongkokisui Typhoon Shelter.

Macao's Governor.

Off diy Racen

Bata of Race Ponies.

-Hongkong Technical Instiute.?`

The Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.

The Empress of China.

A Country Girl,

A New Solicitor.

- Kowloon British School,

~~A-Fatal Accident;

St. Andrew's Church.

Nava! Yard Policeman's Death,

Cathedral Choir Concert

Hongkong Volunteers.

Chess Match.

Volunteer Corps Orders.

Canton Day by Day.

The Opium Commission.

The New Shanghai Club,

A Shadowland Opium Conference. Recognition of Bravery,

“Mr. Clementi's Opium Memorandum.

Italy's Sorrow.

Shipping Subsidies in Japan. Anglo-Japanese Alliance.

Japanese Sugar Refining Company, The Political Aspect of China, Assault on a Chinese Officer..

A Rat Story:

Commercial:

Freight Market: Weekly Share Report. Exchange.

Local and Genaval:

BIRTHS.

On February 14, 1909, at Shanghai, the wife of WARRINGTON HENRY CORNECK, of a ROD,

MARRIAGES.

Shanghai, to ANNIK MARY WAY, of London.

On February 13, 1930, at Shanghal, Caer D. V. GOLDING, Imperial Maritime Customs, On February 15, 1909, of Singapore, FRANK Bost, of Mengatial, British North Borneo, to BILEEN IRABELLA, elder daughter of Mr. and Mes. A, R. Donnelly, of Ningpo

On February 16, 1909, at Niagara Falls, William Stephen Hagber of Chaises, London, ARTHUR JORDAN HUGHES, sos of the late and Mrs Hughes now of St. Merryn,-naar Padstow, Onzowall, to HARRIET AMELIA daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs William “Schöffeld of Toronto, Canada, Gophers DEATHS.

Fabniary: 17:1999, at Shanghai, Lou-

DEO GUTIERREZ, sreď 28,1

Vary 12, 1999.at Shangbal, BERBERT {chaplain of Andraws

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got her off her guard promptly fell upon ber, bound her hands, threatened her with knives and demanded whatever money she possessed. two amaha who incautiously ap- peared on the scene at the time were simil-

THE NORTHERN ICE BOUND, PORTS 15 Martienden ens

If the report from the North are to be relied upon, there seems reason to believe

sired.

THE HONGKONG UNIVERSITY

SCHYMP.

(24th February,)." For some considerable time the project of establishing in Hongkong a university for

the $30,000, which cha

that the ports which are at prosent closed to ly proposed to conti trade no account of the les will be open

towards the

formation of an endowment fund should be

quest

NATIVE-BANKS-AND-NOTE ISSUES,

(2gth, February.)

no idea of using

few