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Hongkong University

Scheme.

CHINESE COMMUNITY SEEKS ELUCIDATION,

THE QUESTION OF FILES.

In our repent of the first meetleg of the Cals Bese sub-committen we stated that Mr. Lou Cha-pak submitted a series of five questions to the Chair, which Dr. Ho Kai aaswered to the satisfaction of the meeting. The rapiles were reported to the vernacular press, of which the following is a free translation:-

The Hon. Dr. Ho Kai said :-Mr. Lau Chu pak pointed out that doubts exist in the minds of the people and with a view of obtaining elucidation has put to me a series of five ques tions, I must clear up all these points to as to remove the doubts from the minds of the people. -The University schema was promoted by Europeans. The principal object is to benefit Chinare. The president of the Committee is H.E. the Governor. The other members of the Committee are: Bishop Lauder, who is a graduate of Cambridge Volversity; the Hon. Mr. F. H, May, C,MO. Colonial Secretary, who is rector of the Hang kong College of Medicine; Sir Paul Chator, C.M.C., bonorary treasurer, Hon. Mr. W.. Chatham, C..c Director of Public Works, Hon. Mr. A. M. Taomson, Colonial Treasurer, Hon. Mr. E. A. Irving, Registrar-General, Mr. C. Clementi, Assistant Colonial Secres tary, Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C., birrister. at-law, Mr. H. N. Mody, Hon. Mr. Wei Yuk, C.M.O., and myself, the representatives of the Chiness on the Legislative Council Whop the University becomes an accom plished fact those who are versed in educa. tional matters, whether Europeaus or Chinese, will be eligible for nomination to the executive committee, and no discrimituation will be made as to whether the persons are Chinese or foreign er The Hongkong College of Medicine has, for its rector, the Hou, Mr. F. M. May, C.M.G., the Medical Officer of Health, attached to the Sanitary Department, is the dean: I am the rector's assessor, Dr. J. C. Thomson is the secretary, and Dr. R. M. Gibson,representative ofthe Alice Memorialand Netheriole Hospitals, while Dr. G. P.. Jordan is the representative of the General Council, All donors, whether Chinese or foreigners, will have the right to nominate some one to repre- sent them on the Council of the University when the time comes for the nomination.

Mr. Chan Chik-yd-With whom will the subscriptions on deposited 7

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY MARCH 5 1900.

ladil. · I now come to the fifth and last'qués..

THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE tion. With regard to, the doubt that the fees to' Evening

COL7D be charged will be excentive, I have frequently Consulted with the Governor on that point," The fees will not exceed $300 a year--$240 ANNUAL MEETING. will be nearer the mark. If high fees are charged, only the sons of the well-to-do stand to benest and not the sons of the middle class and of the poor. If the foss be too high. will not venture to support the schame. The Governor has agreed to decide about the fees after it is known what the subscriptions will be. I trust the. Governor will fail in with my views. The Aberdeen University charge the lowest fees, being about £13 ∙yess." The reason why they can afford to charge such small fees is because a wealthy individual has bequeathed them an enormous endowment. 11 the endowment food of the Hongkong University can bring a return of $50,000 to $75,000 a year, each student will have to pay about 3500

HOME VIEWS.

THE HONGKONG AND ROWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN CO. LD.

ANNUAL, KEPORTAM

The fortieth meeting of shareholders in the The report for presentation to shareholders China Fire Insurance Co., Ld, was held at the at the twenty-second ordinary annual meeting Company's offices at noon, to-day (4th inst.), for to be held at the office of Messrs. Jardine, the parpose of receiving a statement of accounts Matheson and Co., Ld, on Wednesday, the and the report of the director for the year10th inst., at 12.30 p.as, reading cling: 31st December) 5008 M. R. Shell The director beg to submit to shareholders (chairman of

presided. There were their report with a statement of accounts for the the Lon. Mr. H. W. Slade, G. Friesland, J. W. The profit on working was $243,713,58, 0 also present:-Messrs. R. Shewan, W. Helms, year ended 31st December, 1998, C. Bodnar, H. A. Siebs (directors), C. Pemberton compared with $350,290,37 in 1907: (secratary), J. M. E. Machado, A, H. M. da The balance at credit of profit and loss | Silva, A. Forbes, A. Tumer, F. M. Hodgson, account, including $3,556.81 brought forward S. G. Newall, 5. F. Hickman, Chen Pai and from last year, and after deducting directors and auditors fees and allowing for amodots expended in repairs, dredging and upkeep of property during the year," amounts: to $81,515.67, which it is proposed to appropriate as follows:- To write off lighters.

G. Gurdar.

The Secretary read

read the notice of the meeting, The Chairman said :- Gentlemen: - The a year, including board and lodging.

Directors' Report and Statement of the Com. If he goes to London for bis education

pany's accounts for the past year having been he will have to pay from $1,500

In your hands for some time, I will now, sub. $3,000 a year as against Suo in Hongkeup,ject to your approval, adopt the usual course, and the diplomas to be issued here will not be

hud take them as read. Before proceeding | inferior to those of England. So it is obvious

with the business of the meeting I bave to ro the Chicana will deriva large benefits from the

fer with deep regret to the great-fous we scheme.

Mattained to the untimely depth of our late Secretary 'Mr. G. L. Tomlin, Ha' had bean la the service of the company for just on 28 years, and we are indebted to him for valuable ser? | The success of the College of Medicine in vices in the past. "I have also to" express on Hongkong, founded in the year 1887, seams behalf of myself and the Board our sorrow at recently, to have excited public attection. A the death of Mr. C. Brodersen, who had only small group of medical men and scientists have recently joined the directorate. Turning now during the 32 years of, the existence of the to the accounts, it is pleasant, to be able to College devoted themselves in the most self-report that the year 1907, in spite of sacrificing manner to teaching the various unusually heavy losses, turned out favour branches of medical study without reward,, and | ably, Icaving us with a balance of $158,735.68, in the face of many difficulties these men have shown that the Chinese are pupils, are

APL anxious to know Western medician, and that they become excellent practitioners. They have shown that nothing is wanted except secouragement to reach the full fruition what in the early days were nothing more or less than mers dreams of the enthusiastic founders. The basis of origanisation is there, the teachers are to hand, and the pupils are ready; nothing, is wanted except money to bring into being a well-equipped medical school But the founders and workers in the College of Medicine have done more than that; they have made it clear that not only a faculty of medicine is wanted, but that other faculties of liberal education are possible, and they have become a necessity in the modern evolution of the life of the Chinese. Encour sgement in this direction is not wanting.. Several of the cuizens of Hongkong have aided.] the College by substantial financial assistance, and by serving on the Council of the College. The late E. R. Belitios, C.M.G., offered a site op which to build a college some as years ago, but the Government of that day did sul feel Justified in sponding the money on the necessary Dr. Ho Kai If you, gentlemen, all' agree, buildings. Mr. H, N. Mody, well known in we can nomigate one or two from our number, Hongkong for his open-handedness, has recent I will write to the Governor and request Histy offered on less a sun than Si50,000 towards

the expense of providing a University for. Excellency to decide this point.

Hongkong. With this munificent gifi · Mr. Mody has set an example which we hopa will find many followers. The question of a University for Hongkong is not a local but one of imperial interest, British folk have long hold the predominant place amongst foreigners in China, Queen's College has had may thousands of Chinese pupils who are good English scholars, quite fit to read and under-ness before the meeting. stand the scicaces, economics, or law.. A Mr. Turner, in seconding, said; Before further development of Quesa's College useful- seconding the repon I should like to endome ass would suffice for ine arts portion of a the Chairman's remarks with regard to our late university; the College of Medicine is already secretary, Mr. Tomlin, I had known him' par- in active being, and it only wants the hand of sonally in connection with the company foras the organiser to bland the two in a University. years and I am quite sure that everyone con- The Chinese, ever liberal where education is sected with the company will deeply regret bis concerned, are willing to help, and have al lum. As regards the report, I think it is a ready done so. The one stimulant wanting particularly good one. If this is what we can seems to be that the Imperial Government do in bad times I think the shareholders should help the proposats by patronage and have every reason to congratulate themselves. some cadowment. It is evident that on all---beg to second-the-adoption-of-the-report-and sides the desirability of establishing a Medical accounts with pleasure. Schooh and, if possible, a University, in Hong- kong is recognised; it only remains to set the proper machinery in motion to see the speedy allment of what must become a beacft to China and a lasting monument to the benign influence of Britain.

fye kurer.

. Dr. Ho Kal :—Sir Paul Chater as honorary

Mr. Chan Chik-yu inquired whether it would not be desirable to have a Chinese geelleman

appointed treasurer as well, i

Mr. Chan Chik-yu proposed that a Chinese treasurer be nominated.........

Mr. Tam Ter-kong-seconded, and the motion was adopted.nemy, cón,

Continuing Dr. Ho Kui said: The reasons why the diplomas istuga to the licentiates of the Hongkong College of Medicine are not recognised by the British Government and the authorities in other countries, are because the Hongkong College of Medicine has oot been recognised by the Royal College of Surgeons in England. All colleges of medicine in England must be recognised by the Royal College before the diplomas can be recognised by the authorities in British passessions. The Hongkong College of Medicine mást first of all have a building of its own and must have added to its curriculum one or two additional subjects before it can be recognised by the Royal College. We have bien fortunate in obtaining a donation of $50,000 from Mr. Lai Hing for the erection of the building. Last year Dr. Thomson was on a visit to Eog. land and availed himsell of the opportunity to confer with the president of the Royal College who stated that when the building is completed, it will be necessary to have two resident pro- fessors in the College to lecture on anatomy and physiology and to teach advanced courses of medicine in the Oollege. When all these are attained, then the Royal College is certain to recognise the status of the Hongkong College. Once the local College of Medicine is recognised by the British society, other countries cannot fail to recognise its proper 'status. Last year two licentiates of the "Hongkong College of Medi- cine proceeded to Scotland to enter the College of Surgeons and Physicians and to qualify for diplomas there.. The University did not require them to prosecute further studies there and permitted them to at once present them- selves for the final examination for certificates of competency. Again, two licentiates entered the Edinburgh University and took up a courte of studies. The University ́allowed them to go up for their examination of M. B, degrees after two years' study there. These facts

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The establishment of a great educational centre in Hongkong would have a far-reaching influence on British prestige la Chica. If the Present opportunity is neglected, we will find ather nations who are at present struggling to Kain a foothold in Chien doing what seems our peculiar duty-fournal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene,

A "COLLECTOR" OK JEWELS.

SENTENCED TO GAOL FOR ATTEMPTED

LARCENY.,

The story of an attempt to relieve Messrs. Falconer and Company of a expensive gold chain was related to Mr. J. H. Kemp in the Police Court, last Thursday, when a map, giving the name of Ng Wing, was arraigned on a charge of attempted larceny. The chain was

valued at $100.

studd give you an idea of the training the stadepte receive in the Hongkong College of Medicine. When the Hongkong University is completed the medical students who will go through all the courses there must attain a higher standard of efficiency than those of the Hongkong College of Medicins and, of course,

Police Sergeant Gerrard conducted the case their diploines will be recognised by the

for the police, while the defendant was repre Royal College. I auy of you gentlemen seated by Mr. Oito Kong Sing still have any doubts is your minds, after The manager of the complainant firm-Mr.' my explanations, I will refer you to the Go-T. Meck-stated that about three o'clock on vernor's appeal, the thirteenth paragraph of Saturday the defendant and another native. which reads:That so soon as there shall be called at the firm and asked to see some gold podergraduates qualified to go up for their chains. The witness produced three chains, final examinatiou, the London or other British the defendant picking up and examining the Univarsity be requested to conduct the ex- heaviest of the lot. Afterwards he picked up amisation for degrees, and at so soon as one another chais, which he subsequently replaced or more students of the Hongkong University on the tray on top of the other third chain have thus graduated, the Governor be requested was examined, for which defendant asked the to apply to His Majesty in Council for the grant price, sad while the witness was examining of a Keyal Charter." That being the case there the ticket on the chaip, the defendant picked need be no fear that the diplomas to be grant up the two previous chains, one of which was ed by the Hongkong University will not be practically up his sleeye. The firm's com- recognised in other parts.

pradore, who was standing near the wit

Dr. Ho Kai-Certainly,

At this stage, Mr. Chan Chik-ya inquired ifness, noticed what had been dons and ap. students qualifying in law in the Hongkong.proached the defendent, who sbook the chain University will have their diplomas recognised down his sleeve, Witness then made to ap la England.

proach the defendant, who endeavoured to get away, but was caught, his accomplice escaping, Mr. Outo Kang Sing, who appeared for the defence, asked Mr. Meek if by was suspicious al defendant when he entered the shop. The witness admitted that he was.

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The Chairman, continuing, said:-To begin with there will be three faculties in the Hoog. kong University, those of medicine, engineer ing and science. When there are plenty of funds and numerode students other faculties will be introduced. At present it is impossible to form an idea as to the amount of subscriptions that can be collected. Every additional faculty means an additional professor whood" salary will be about $10,000 a year. At present it is proposed to start with only medicios and engineering, because there are several tons of students in the Technical Institute and over twenty students in the College of Medi- | Macro. | cine. As to Mr. Lau Cha-pak's fourth question, he sialed that the Universities in Fadia were not recognised in England. I don't know whether that is so or not, but, so, it must be because the students are not up to the standard

50,000.00

953-1

To write off states............. To carry forward to new account ........ 30,102,56

$81,055,67 Business during the year showed a continuat falling off, especially in the

of storage and piece gonda,

yarn.

Was there anything in it? -No. Did he drink it ?—As he was drinking it ha died.**

After he died was there any bleeding?--Yas, from his nose.

CHINESE FINANCES

MYSTERIOUS DEATH.

SUDDEN DEATH OF A CRINĖJE HAWKER

Within the past few days the information AT YAU-MATEUR ALLE

has beer vouchsafed to the reading public of China that H. E. Tang Shao yi, before leaving The investigation into the cause of the death. | England, had dispatched three: Important sales of a Chinaman named Chan Tang (38) at Yau-grams to Peking, in which he laid amphan on ma-ti the other day was the subject of an in- the desirablilty of abolishing likin and develop quiry at the Magistracy, last Thursday afternoon, ing Iron mines, the advantage to be derived The Coroner (Mr.). H. Kemp) proalded, and from a dollar unit throughout the Empire and Messer: Jelas jumen, werd opted the necessity of introducing a gold standard, Lockhead, and To the plain mas quite usimbued by any John Lysaught, L. E. Lammer

desire to cavil, it may, seam that a journey of The first witness called was a foht in the fifteen or twenty thousand miles in a long price Tak Chas tobacco shop, iu Ball Fish Leue.

to have paid for such conclusions. Surely He lived with the deceased at 15, Temple, they might have been arrived Street, Yau-ma-ti On the night of the death much less expensive means. But the practical be returned to Hongkong. As a matter of effect of Tang Shan-yi's mission as a whole, kt fact he baly slept in deceared's house one it begins to be realised and as compared with night. At about midnight of the 30th instant, the foolish of trumpen in which bis Excellency the witness was" awakened by hearing the left China is too discouraging for any need to deceased groaning. Dellaving that he had taken dwell upon a single aspect of it. For some Bre Popium, witoess gave him "something."

months the Chinese Envoy and his, anita 'hers' The Coroner--What did you give him? been travelling through lapan and the Walted >Rice water. N

States; to London and Parin; thence, presumab- ly, in due course to Berlin und St. Petersborg and so back to Peklog whither, it is said, 'tit Excellancy's return has been hastened by telegrams, in consequence of the death of the late · Empress Dowager, That China is la- Did you know the deceased wall?—Yus,

straits for want of ablo administrators, among Did ba taka opium or morphia?—No.

whom Tang Shiso-yi is by no means the least,. After the death the witness reported she raat- cannot be gainsaid. It would still be difficult, tet to the police and on the day following idea-however, to understand why he could not have tified the body at the mortuary. The deceased been left to carry out his appointed, duty of was witness' nephew and earned his living studying the financial systems of other coun A new heavy-weight steam crane was pue hawking saltfish. His business was not a pro- tries. It is trus that his position in China has chased in England, and a second-hand cos fitable ons, but witness never heard him say been won by skill in foreign affairs, which acquired locally; no additions were made tong he would commit suicide. When wit- are not usually regarded as the best traine Bess returned home on the night in question log for financial work. But he was probably launches and lighters.

the deceased was asleep, but he did not rouse as well fitted for the task as any other bim.

of his colleagues who might have baca by Dr. Macfarlane-Was the man conscious chosen ; and the main polat in that he was when you gave him the rice water?—No. so the spot, and that, had there been a real

Li Chuo, a foki engaged in the shop in which desire on the part of Paking that he should. deceased also worked, said that deceased went make thorough study of financial questi as, ao to work with him four months ago. The busi- obstacle'need have been expected from foreign bess was a losing one. He did not know Governments who have so much reason for whether the deceased was at any time depress desiring a healthy state of finance in China. ed. The latter spoke sometimes of the bad The exact reasons for which Tang Shao-yl left : state of business. Deceased never took opium, America have never been divulged, but it ap- and witness did not know whether be was in pears to be undoubted: that ble stay was cut the habit of taking morphia. Deceased said short of the period originally intended. In nothing to witness of feeling unwelli England he remained for less than three wenke giọ

The Count-mad he been gambling? -He and even with the advantage" of "■ long told me he had gone across the harbour and Sunday morning spent in the company of Mr. lost a few dollars.

Lloyd George, it cannot be thought that thin died. He (witness) came over to Hongkong all the details of national Guance. In short, it Witness was in the house when his confrère was time enough for his Excellency to grasp that day, got druck, and returned home and looks as if the mission would share the fals of a went to bed. Shortly afterwards he was awak- on many Chinese undertakings, as a fine piece ened by the other fokir, and proceeding to de of spectacular effect unfortunately devoid of ceased's bed, beard him groaning, Witness any material gain. tried to awake him, but was not successful. The rest of the; story regarding the attention paid to the deceased winess corroborated, in

A contract has been made with the Hong- kong and Whampoa Dock Co., Ld., for the rebuilding of No. 1 wharf, which was destroyed in the 1950 typhoon,

To meet the requirements of the deep. draught steamers now visiting the port, it was fouad necessary to dredge round the wharves, The Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co.'s dredger Canton River, was employed for the purpose.

DIRECTORS,

Mr. G. H. Medhorst, Mr. A. Fucha, Mr. A.J. Raymond and Mr. A. G. Wood,, rasigned on leaving the Colony, while Mr. C. Broderssa was removed by death. Mr. E. A. Hewett also resigned on leaving the Colony, but rejoined the Board on his return, Mr. F. G. Abbott serving during bit absence. Mr. E. G. Barrett, Mr. C. S. Gubbay, Mr. J. W.C. Bonnar, Mr. C. Brodersen and Mr. W. Helms joined the Board. These appointments require confirma tion.

This enables us to recommand to you Repairs to the extent of $16,191.86 were a dividend of $6 and a badüt of $1 † necessitated By the severe typhoon which visit- per share thorbing $150,000, na additioned the Colony on the night of falv a8th, The to Extra Reserve Fund of $93,570.55, bringing repairs caused by the 1906 typhons were com this Fund up to $438,663,10, and a bonus to the plated during the year. staff of $6,155.33, which I trust will meet with your approval. Our investments in shares appreciated considerably, and this accounts for the increase of $18,596.40 shown by Investment Fluctuation Account. The balance at the credit of Working Account 1938 in $375.341-77, which is a slight increase on that of last year, and the largest sum yet carried forward. Our Premium and Interest Accounts bath show satisfactory gains, the former of $39,335.33 and the latter of $7,309.17. Firas were very numerous during the year, more especially in dhaughai, where the number in European gedowns and buildings was particularly notice. able and three large European manufacturing risks were destroyed. Waile being laterested in all these, we were not, I am glad to say, heavily involved in any ond. The Company's surveyors have reported on our advances under Mortgage, and I am happy to inform you that, except in one or two cases which are now be ing deal with, the same are satisfactory. Dering the year we extended the field of our operations to New Zealand, where working où causervative lines we hope to do well. Before closing I would like to mention that we as a local company look for local sup port and 1 would especially ask shareholders in bear us in mind when they have insurances to effect. I will sow move that the Directors' report and Statement of Accounts for the year 1928-as proseated he adopted. After this has been seconded I shall be pleased to answer any questions that may be put relating to the busi

The motion was unanimously adopted. Mr. Forbes proposed that the appointment of Messts. J. W. C. Bonnar and H. A. Siebs as duectors be confirmed...

Mr. Hodgson seconded and the motion, was carried..

Mr. da Bilya moved the re-election of Messrs. E. Shellim and G. Friesland as directors, ~

Mr. Machado seconded and the motion was adopted.

On the motion of. Mr. Newall, seconded by Mr. Turner, Messrs. W. Hutton Poils and A. R. Lowe were re-elected auditors,

The Chairman;-fbat is all the business gentlemen. Dividend warrants will be posted this afternoon. Thank you for your ditendance.

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SAD HARBOUR BAZALITY,

JAPANESE SEAMAN IS KILLED WHILE

ON DUTY,

A sad accident occurred on board a Jap. sunie, steamer,' which sailed for Shanghai yer-

Mr. E. Shellim and, Mt.. A. B. D. Cousland re.ire in rotation, according to the articles of association, but being eligible, offer themselves for re-election

Messrs. W. H. Poits and A, O'D, 'Guàrdin have audited the accounts now prosented and offer themselves for re-election.

W. J. GRESSON. Chairman.

Hoogkong, 24th February, ipag.

BALANCE SHEET, 31st December, 1908, "Dri Liabilities,...)

To Capital, 60,000 fully,

- paid up shares 41 $50, $3,003,000 Less 776 shares pqt is-

yed.......

38,800

Ta Estate of G, Sharp (deceased).

,mortgage..... ...aukais some aren To Reserve fund......... To Insurance fund

To Dopreciation and repairs ac-

Couat

To Hongkong & Shanghai Bank To Sundry creditors........................... To Unclaimed-dividends... To Balance of profit and loss ac-

count......

Cr. Axacto.

By value of land and buildings at Kow- loon as per los a/c $3,218,383,07

Since expanded...

By value of wharves

at Kowloon as për fast accoubt....... Sinceexpended on new wharves ...

By value of railways and rolling stock ut Kowlooo as per lant account.........

Since expended on new rails, &c....

By value of lagnchas

as per last account

By valus of machinery

3,287-59

$3,961,200,00

156,951.00 $50,003,00 40,000,09,

· 96,806:53: 757,936.83 343,862.97 3,594 50 81.055.67

$4,821,507.53

-$3,221,670,66

235.705-22.

87,998 09

91,030.73

6,321.14

and plant as perlast account...

137.768.48 Since expended... 29,9B4.26

323,703-31

detail,

1/

That this should be the and of Tang Shad"" yi's tour of the world is the more deplombla in that China's Goancial condition, aggra- vated by decrease in Customs revenue and The Court-Had you received any rat poison | the hearỳ fall in the value of silver,' is bai from the Sanitary Department?--I don't know | coming daily more and more acute. Accord- what it looks like and as far as I know I haven't seen say about the shop.

By Dr. Atkinson-Did you see the deceased earlier in the day-that morning 7-Yes. The man did not appear sick.

ing to recast calculations: given in "The Timer, the Government will have to provide, during the present year, a total of £7,416,450, or more than 120,000 in excess of last year's, demand, for the service of loans contracted

· The Court, after further inquiries as to what before 1902, Boxer Indemnity loans and zali» !*rica-water" was, learnt from the witness that way loans. To meet these claims it can rely it was afuma water, and was a medicine given-upon- the Customs to, the estimated extent, to persons suffering from opiuma-poisoning. roughly, of some £4,000,000, and the earnings The Government. Analyst (Mr. Frank | of railways, about another million. - But out- Browne) said that on 31st January he reside these sources the total available revenues. ceived from Dr. Macfarlane a stomach, the of Peking from all directions and at a generous contents of which he examined and found computation are not considered to exceed besk

millions of faela, out of therein 1/both grain of phosphoms, 1/3 tween sixty and seventy graias

end of morphine,

some Acid, which

all expenses of must be paid

govern which showed that deceased took morphlon as ment, civil list, Imperial clansmen and pan- opium, The stomach was fairly full there slowers and sinecure-holders in general. The was about a pound of food in it. The amount flood of Imperial edicte of phosphorus in the rat prison issued by the

"TIUM TOKIDROBR questions, which has po dealing with flouncin Sanitary authorities was sirgth part of a graining the past three months, is evidence, that is a ball. The minimam dose of phosphorus Prince Chun and bis advisers are alive to their to cause death was 1/ötu part of a grain, and predicament. But since the avowed purpose with morphine four graton. It would require of every edict is to bring provincial revepuas from four to six grains of opiam for death to within the clutches of the Central Government, result

it cannot be thought that the latter's chances of success are very bright. New loans from abroad are believed to be inevitable in the near future, if only to prevent various public works, such for example as the Anhui railways, from, being brought to a standstill. Yet while the Govern®- ment adheres to its view that so foreign losas. are to be raised Without its own sauction, the provinces remain equally determined to admit the operation of no lean which involves control) by Paking. The situation is not helped by the apparent confusion prevailing in the Palaco. How far it is accurate toʻsay that the death of the lain Empress-Dowager has removed the sole force that was able to preserve a, balance,. even though one-sided, between contend- ing factions, it is, perhaps, impossible for the outside world to estimate. But the constant impeachments of one official and anothar;: among whom the best and the worst are almost equally involved, do not convey much sansa of of security, and are very little calculated to. persuade the provincials to surrender their re- venuer to the inspection and absorption of the capital,

Dr. H. Macfarlane, of the Kowloon mor tuary, who made the post mortem examina tion, said that he found deceased's right lung congested; the stomach was full of undigested food; the liver showed no sign of fatty degeneration. There was a garlic odour from the stomach contents and the langs,. He tested the garlic odour and it appeared to witness to have been caused by the vegetables in the stomach,, The cause of death in his opinion was due to pneumonia. The doctor, on being questioned, said there was no evidence of death being caused by phosphorus. It was rently difficult to say whether deceased died, of pneumonia. or opium-a sufficient dose of the opium be had. The congested lung was in itself sufficient to cause death,

There were several more questions put to the witness by the Coroner, but neither they nor their answers could be heard at the ra parters table. One remark, Dr Macfarlane was understood to make-that be could not say 97,351.87

definitely what was the (mmediate cause of death-opium or pneumonia. There was a 70452.50 smell of opium about the stomach, but that was

What, in these circumstances, will become of Tang Shao-vi's telegrams, whit of the long-cho", By Dr. Atkinson Why did you sand therished project of naval reconstruction, aregues- stomach to the Government Analyst when you tions which admit of but one answer. It would be ridiculous to suppose that China has not noticed opium?-There was no distinctive siges of opium. I kaep that phosphorus wealth enough in her, natural resources for poisoning had beca laid down in the district, these end all possible schemes of reorganiza and I did not want any doubt left.

tion that are required to brlog her into line). with the great Powers." But without the aid of ap efficient economic system and an uncorrupt civil service, in other words without radical alteration of the whole body of the nation, the problem of tapping those resources may ba

terday afternoon (2nd inst.), between the hours by value of lighters as per last ofc 495,182.61 partly covered by the garlic odour. Japanese sailor lost his life. of four and five in the afternoon, in which a It appears that a few hours before the time of sailing, the unfortunate min was engaged in some, work on the top of the mast, when he suddenly lost his balance and foil on to the deck, sus. taining a broken head. Death was instanta.. neaus. The dead body of the deceased was removed to the mortuary yesterday afternoon, when it was found that death was purely ac .cidental, ***

·SHÄNGHAI MARATHON RACE,

account

167,752.74

3,000.00

263,143.88 By value of West Paint Wharf ... *.9,091.24 By sundry delitorâ...................... ...................-131,778.41 By Hongkong and Shanghai Bank

(unclaimed dividende)

By value of sheer legs as per last.

By value of land and buildings at

West Point

By value of coal on hand.....mang By value of timber, icon and stores...

on hand,.......................................AN By--share-Union-Insurance So

ciety of Canton, Lid..................

3,694 50

3,709,25

30,515.54

460.00

$4,821,507.1

-PROFIT AND LOSE ACCOUNTS, Dr.

Dr J. M. Atkinson, P.C.M.O., said that opium had certainly a bad effect on pneumonia. It would tend to aggravate it and hasten death, It would take an effect on the lungs almost

kaart immediately after taking,

The fury returned a verdict of "Death from paeumonia, hastened by an overdose of opium."

PÁRTIALITY FOR CRACKERS,

AN EXPENSIVE FASTIME.

The Shanghai Marathon Race will be held of the local Athletic Association on Saturday, March 2016, starting af 3.p.m. The Committee has decided upon the course for the race, which it open to all comers, and the statt will be

and inst. made on the grass course at the quarter-mile post. The competitors will run along the grass

With most Chinese, the firing of crackers is course, past the Grand Stand and out to the

synonymous with merry-making. They are Ubbling Well at the entrance to the Race To Interest........................$ 62,518.10 satisfied with the special legislation once a year Directors' and auditors' fees... 10,500.00 for the indiscriminate letting off of crackers and Repairs and renewals......

37,380.24

other pyrotechale display by a considerate Government, which at other times will not be Dredging round wharves 11,318.00 tolerated. But Ng Chun Shao, a 25-year-old 1905 Typhoon repairs, balance 19.544.02 » 1008

26,151.85 Chinaman, does not hold this sano view Balance

84,055.67 of the question, and confequently, he thought it no offence to give vent to an exabar ant spirit by a plentiful supply of fire $248,267,89 works with which be sought to great the sleepers round about Jervals Street in the early hours of this morning, Ng did not give a

.do,

Cr,

deemed well nigh insoluble. There is so la evitable pathos in the reflection that those who sen most clearly the weakness of China's cons” dition are themselves, directly or indirectly, responsible for it; and it is, easy to unders ["stand with what bitterness the nation, a

large may reflect that is embarrassments, date from the time of it coming into intimate contact with the outside world... But even if it ware possible to put back the clock, so thirthe, difficulties of to-day might solve therasolves, s doubtless they have done la past ages, such retrogression would scarcely suit lbs. aowly.. Since Awakened ambitions of the Empire. China has set herself to adopt foreign ways and ideau of life, the grand mistake of the moment. lies in her believing that she can yet dispense with the aid of foreiga instractor. From this point of view it matters comparatively little whather the mission of Tang Shao-yi has bean scamped or not. With the best intentions in the world and the best paper authority to sup port his view, it is questionable whether, he

By Balance from last account......3355681 By Nett earnings for 1005243-713.58 thought to the law of cause and effect-be was would be able to command the necessary con By Unclaimed dividends forfeited... By Transfer fees.

Club They will continue along the Bubbling Well Road as far as Gordon Road and the follow the course of the International Walk of last year until they arrive at Mohawk Road, when instead of getting on the grass course at once, the runners will continus along the road 10 Bubbling Well Road and past through Loongfei gate of the Recreation Ground, and- You were watching him very closely?--Yes, running down the grass course, will fialah op and he was watching me.

posite the Race Club Grand Stand. The dis Why did you consent to serve him?-Betance is eighteen miles. The entrance fee is caure we have to serve people.

S2, which should he sent to Mr. V M. Gray The police evidence was to the effect that burn at the Hongkong and Shangbai Bank on when searched at the Central Police Station, or before Saturday, March 13th, when entries will defendant had only $3.31 in his possession: close at 6 p.m. The Shanghai Athletic Associa

The Court (to defendant)--Have you ever, tion has accepted offers of cups from gentlemen been in the Colony before? No. I come from In Shanghai' for the fret, second and third

THE YONNAN RAILWAY, competitors to reach home, a handsome cap. Mr. Otto Kong Sing submitted that there for the winner being presented by Mr. Spadł. was no case for the prosecution; that Mr. man. In addition there are gold, silver and The Bill authorising the Indo-Chinese Ad- Hook's evidence was biaksed; and that thero bronze medals for the first three members of ministration to issue a loan of £53,000,000 was only the word of Mr. Meek against that of the Athletic Association to reach the Judge's (1,120,000) for the completion of the Yunnan the defendant,

box. The committee, with Mr. E., W. White, Kailway was adopted by the Franchi Chamber or because of inefficient traicing. In the case The Coat--I find him guilty and I sentence secretary, is making every possibla preparatios Deputien on and alt. It was met by some a policeman was rude enough to put a stop A YOUNG Chinaman was drowned la Haurbom of the Hongkong University those who are him to thres months hard labour, wenn keinen to ensure a successful event and for the com littlecriticism, whilst M: Donmer ex Governor to Ng's revels. This morning, Ng was charged "Bay late on Tuesdaynight last.wilowar muyurud eligible, for admission must bold Oxford Local Sergeant Gerrard pointed out that the ac fort of the runner. The members of the General of Indo-Chine, defended the Bill. He with letileg off Gro-crackers without permission to rowing dingly to the shore when he loft AA certificates, or must pisa no entrapco coed had had a previous conviction, which Athletic Association are requested to wear the explained that the line, which is destined to and that at an unearthly hour of the morn- his balance and fell into the water, disappear examination and when the Royal Charter, in was admitted, and the sentence was altered, Cinb colours, namely dark blue and light blue, open up the rich provice of Szechuan, will costing and he was surprised to learn that the ing Immediately. A search was made fortas granted it will certainly be recogulsed in Engg | the defendant having to do six months is guoli- ||-China Gradie

£260,000,999, 1

luxury cost him $4,

body but without any success.

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of

$248,357.89

673.50 324.00 too much overcome with raptore to do that, fidence of his colleagues in the work of funn Instead, he proceeded to suit the action to his cial organization. To put Chinese foruces on result can better beimagined than described. Ng essential preliminary of all other reform, there thoughts, and at once ignited the fireworks. The the approved basis which is admitted to be tas was just beginning to dance with joy at the is no alternative but the appointment of a aoise which rent, the air and the neighbours foreige financial expert, after the magcor-al were wondering what was happening, when what has been done in other countries, that the inevitable occurred. Before the victims of have required to be saved from their own ins a rowdy nature had time to think whether the competence.-N. C, D, Newt roof above their heads was giving way or an early typhoon was visiting the Colony,