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The

NEW SERIES No. 0017

Births, Marringos and Deatha Leading Artlolos:

Sanitary Dapatiment Officials, The Canton-Hankow, Railway: Praise for the Marchant Service, Promoting the University Schemo. "Tabitha" of Tientsin.

Telegrams

Canton Hankow Railway,"u "Hongkong's and Macao's Boundaries.

Commercial Marts.

Chinese in 'Rangoon.

Retrenchment.

Töngaban Minos..

Chinese Students..

Numbering Memorials.

Rico.

A

Taternational Opium Commission. British and American Delegates.

The Fatih in incident.

Revolutionists in Singapore..

Stamp Duty,

Imperial Household.

Hongkong Telegraph.

晚四十月二年元統宜

The Hongkong Celegraph

MAIL SUPPLEMENT, ISSUED GRATIS, TO: SUBSCRIBERS ›

-Hongkong, FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 1909,"

SANITARY "DEPARTMENT

MAIL

SUPPLEMENT.

(ESTABLISHED 1881)

FRIDAY, M

五拜禮號五月三英港香

$13 PER

SINGLE COFT, 25 CENTS.

feeling of those who have a direct monetary whereby the former agreed to provide the citizens are still in a vaguo state would be at least $40 per month, Interest at stake? Over and over again It has latter with a loan of twenty million dollars to of wind regarding the precise purpose ordinary man who has a family and been made to appear that all the difficulties be devoted towards the work of constructing of the intended University, while there must to the middle class $40 l by no which have beset the line through Kwang- the extension in question. Whether that be a number who do not appreciate the insignificant sum, especially if he tung and Kwangsind also through Hupchload agreement has been signed or not it is advantages which may be expected to be or three sons, whom he desires to provide and Honan have been settled, and that at difficulto say, but evidently a satisfactory derived from the establishment of such a with a university educat last the engineers had instructions to start settlement. has been arrived at seeing that school of learning in Hongkong. But if the the point there, for th in real earnest with the work, but new two of three days ago we published a telesub committee proceed with the business and reflection of those obstacles have arisen either to the shape of gram to the effect that work on that section entrusted to them at the rate which has hopes of endowing their childre financial stress or intemecine strife, with: was to be commenced immediately. When marked its labours since it was appointed benefits of an education on ac the result that the line is proceeding at a Chang Chih-tung receives the information there need be no doubt that in a allort time obtained in such universitie

nail's pace. Such was evidently the opinion he has demanded there is just a possibility not a single Chinese resident of position and Leeds and Birmingham What of the members of the China Association, that the terminal section may be advanced mean will be without the facts. Let us desire to see is the g of It is difficult to understand precisely the Hongkong branch when they remarked in so that the junction with Hankow may be glance for a moment at the practical donations. Then we shall be in exact effect which the adoption of the Co- the annual report that the question of rail expedited, but it is not well to be over measures which the sub commitee proposes to judge to what extent the scheme o lonial Secretary's suggestion will have on

ways in China has been continually in the optimistic One's hopes and the aspirations of to adopt in order to attract subscriptions and lishing a University in Hongkong the position pl. those employed in the Sani-end at idle rembers of the Committee, those who have associated themselves with swell the list of donations. In the first place the Chinese community is a whole, tary Department, as submitted to the Board Very little correspondence has, however, the undertaking have been so frequently an appellate to be published and spread meeune yesterday. The aim of the Govern passed concerning it, as the larger question washed that it would be foolish to expect too brydcast Throughout the Colony and the ment is to control the disciplinary powers more immediately affecting the interest of much, and we can only wait for the meeting neighbourado, and, the Governor to

OFFICIALS."

(3rd March.)

TABITHA" OF FIENISIN SI

A delightful correspondence which should

exercised in reference to the inspectors and the Colony-the progress of the Canton-of shareholders which will be held là the invited to use his good offices in communicat appeal to the sporting bloods of Hongkong

Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Agriculture,but of considering them sensremedy. For ex-dicate that the Chinese authorities are com

Prince Ching...

Eastern Railway."

Garrison Recruiting.

Chinato in Sumatra.

Chientno Island,"

Viceroy Yeung Denounced.

Opium Sales.

Question of Naturalisation,

Yunobo and AppSID.

Petitions

Yuan Shih-kai

Peking-Kalgan Railway.

Foreign Loans,

Naval Reorganisation.

Wei-hai-wei.

Tang Shao-yi... -

Ministry of Posts and Communication,

Minister-designate

to Berlin...

Viceroy Had Shi-chang. Chipese at Harbin,

Leong Tax-yl..

Meetings!

Hongkong University Scheme... Hongkong Rope Manufacturing Co., Ltd, Hongkong Ice Co, Ltd,

The China Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. Kulangau (Amoy) Municipal Council,". Shanghai Tug and Lighter Co, Ltd.

Legal Intelligence:➡

The Chang Hang Kiu, Perjury Case. Practically Non-suited

"Nolle Prosequ},"

Alleged Child stealing.

Pollos:-

The Taipo Murder.

Forged Bankonies.

Extensive Opium Seizure. Chinese Woman Robbed, -Mysterious Death-

Partiality for Crackers.

A "Collector" of Jewels. Alleged False Pretences. Misuellandove Ailicies and Heports:

Sanitary Disciplina.

The Governor of Macao. Hongkong in 1908, Shan-ki-wan Slaughter Hours. The Hongkong and Kowloon What and

I

near future.

PRAISE FOR THE MERCHANT SERVICE

ing with Chinese officials such as viceroys; governors of provinces and the like. It is alad proposed that those who manifest their approval of the scheme by contributions of considerable sums should be appointed members of the sub-committee so that their influence may be brought to bear on those lack of understanding prevents them from of their compatriots whose timorousness of following a generous example. The Im pelial Goverumcut of China is to be a proached with the object of obtaining an annual grant towards "the endowment fund, while the co-operation of the big officials at Peking is to be solicited. All

view, but the Chinese sub-committee has gone farther for it proposes to institute system of "rewards, if the term may be allowed, in accordance with the various amounts subscribed. We are in a quandary as to the advisability of adopting such methods of inducing donations but presum ably the members of the sub-committee know their own business hest. We are well

app

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their subordinates and, unless we mistake ankow line has not emerged into any the terms of the letter, to afford the Roard the such practicable shape as to reader repre-

in the latest issue of the Peking and opp rtunity, not of reversing official decisions sentation of any avail. Recent events" in-

entsin Times which has just come to hand. It goes under the heading of "The gentle ample, the Colonial Secretary observed that, ing to realise the inadvisability of waiting until

youth of Tientsin" and the first letter pur in accordance with the views of fiis Excellency China possesses the capital and engineering Shipping men in Hoogkong as well as

ports to come from an old maid. The satire the Governor, subordinate officers that is skill requisite for the building of the north-elsewhere throughout the British Dominions

conveyed in the correspondence throughout is rather crude and one is inclined to wonders to say employés other than the head of the the existing rumours of a foreign loun to be when they learn of the opinion which that

it all, On the presumption that there is ein section, and it is to be hoped that may well hold their heads a little higher

whether there is any bitterness of spirit behind Department should be dealt with as regards punishment or discharge by the Government, devoted to that purpose, will prove true." redoubtable scaman, Lord Charles Bures

nothing but simple raillery intended, the and ainiost in the same breath it is stated The Chairman, Mr. Murray Stewart, how fard, holds of the mercantine marine service.

letters would seem to indicate that Tientsia that "When the papers concerning a com-ever, did not entirely agree with the sug. The average shore-golog person has little

suffers from a lack of the sporting element. plains against a member of the staff, together gestion that affairs in connection with the knowledge and probably less appreciation with the head of the department's disposal trunk line were at a standstill for he observed of the anxieties and difficulties which afflict

from Shanghai where they play "rough Tabitha Tibbs, spinster" has just arrived of it, are laid before the Board, it is in their that "when, the Hongkong Governaient the officers and men of the merchant ser these are a practical Theans to the end in games" and she had formed the most discretion to deal with the matter as they lent the money for its redemption the un vice, their sole understanding being usually wish," There seems to be something derstanding was that the line was to be derived from a casual saunter on a spic-and

experience in Tientsin, Judge, therefore, "odious, expectations" of what she would anomalous in that idee, for it comes to this built; the project was not to be hung up on span liner where all discomforts, trials and

of her surprise when she is able to write in that the Board will have the privilege of dis merely played with: For some time it look inconveniences are hidden away from the

the following strain was so pleased to cussing the head of the Department's ed as if the Chinese, were merely playing eye of the visitor or the passenger. The

discover when I arrived here that nobody decision after the case has been disposed of with it. That was the lapression which landlubber in most cases will travel in safety

played those horrid rough games of football Such power in the hands of a cadet who is received some two years ago when I paid a

a matter of 12,000 miles without realising hot gifted with the capability of judicial-visit to railhead. I was still under that is his indebtedness to the man at the wheel,

killed, or their faces scratched, or something at which I believe people are frequently detachment is decidedly dangerous, for, as pression when at last year's annual meeting, or, the whole-hearted devotion to duty which everyone is aware, when a man of sym after a year's absence in England and has contributed to that safety and multipli-

equally dreadful, that I felt, dear Mr. Editor, pathetic temperament is confronted with speaking with the greater freedom of an

city of conveniences. But the gallant Ad-aware that frail humanity is usually gratified really ought to write to you to express my another who is antipathetic to his disposi ordmary member, I made a remark which miral, whose outspokenties and enthusiasms by the prospect of permanent recognition pleasure at the gentleness of the youths of tion there are apt to be irreconcilable was held unduly to disparage the progress on every phase of sea life are bywards, for favours conferred and that the idea this town, although I have been quite results. It is all very well to say that made, i desire now to make what amends

upset sometimes perusing in your paper comes to their rescue with his characteristic of having one's name inscribed on a the individual has the right of appeal to

I can by giving equal publicity to an opin force. And if the ears of the ordinary sailor toll of fame

is a polent factor in matches and things of that description." accounts of horrid low sports, fighting ultimate reference to the Secretary of a highly qualified railway engineer, that, because he has grown so inured to rebuffs reason the appeal to the innate desire of tinctly nasty slap at the Times which is noted the representative of the Crown, with an io recently expressed by an expert witness, man do not tingle with pleasure it is probably stirring one's generous instincts. For that The latter part of the paragraph is a des State. But how many oficials who may be judged on the lines which have been adopt that he is not inclined toplace too high a value human nature to be remembered when the for its sporting proclivities, but of course dismissed for some venial offence would ed by the management, progress may be

on praise. But we fancy he will be usable mortal body has returned to its original dust think it worth while to appeal for redress to regarded as not unsatisfactory Uf course refrain from quiet satisfaction when he may probably be more effective than all the is a lady and all who wishes to do is to no harm is meant. "Miss Tabitha Tibbs " the Secretary of State in the last resort? The that is not fulsome praise and, indeed, some learns on the authority of Lord Charles arguments that a skilul pleader might offer, make what may be described as a suggestion, local Government has the privilege of send-people would hold that the statement was so Beresford that "the British Empire depends at all events it, is proposed that all donors "Why should we not, the next time ourr ing in a confidential report to the Colonial diluted that it amounted to a minor indict upon the two great sea services for its of $500 and over shall have their names in delicate boys have to play at a football game, Office, and we should say that any official ment of the officials concerned. Be that as existence." There is so beating about the scribed on stone tablets which will u erect have a ladies committee to provide tea and who has-been-arbitrarily robbed of his post-il pay it was certainly-hoped-and-baliered bush there, do danning with faint praise, no dine and over vill be entitled to nonmilk at intervals, with bandages and powder tion would have little consideration by his that when His Excellency Chang Chili-tung searching for fine phrases in acknowledg. 10,000, and over will be entitled to nominate puffs for the scratches, and for my part I im superiors in London. Again, the Colonial was appointed Superintendent-General of ing honest, merit. The two services are certal number of students who will be Beerciary in his letter to the Sanitary Board the railway to Pankow a fresh impetus pleide by side in maintaining the glory educated free of charge and boarded-ac-sure should be quite delighted to see after said:"His Excellency, has no desire to would be given to the project. That opin of the Empire, which is as it should be cording to a graduated scheme. But in the bathing arrangements afterwards, and restrict the powers of the Board, but for the ion was based on the ground that is The communication in which this dictum addition to these favours, those who sub- that they all go home properly wrapped up. reasons given in the passages quoted, it is Excelleany regarded the Canton-Hankow was laid down by the Admiral was addressed acrjug $50,000 will have their busts, statues do think it is so nice that we should have in his opinion necessary that any inspectors, tine is one of his pet godchildren and had to the secretary of the Imperial Merchant or portraits placed in the University, while Tientsin, and the only fault I have to find such gentlemanly-behaved young men in the conditions laid down in the Colonial supporter, The events which occurred last H.M.S. King Edward VI at Ports permanent honorary members of the senate. church quite so often as I think they should, and others engaged by Government under ever declared himself to be its strenuous Service Guild last month. Writing from those who give 5100,000 will be appointed with them is that they do not go to Regulations should be amenable for dis-

year, when the Imperial Court was plunged mouth; Lord Charles Beresford said: With regard to the last idea, we would sug having so cipline to the Government; while the Board

into mourning, withdrew attention from the You are quite right in stating that I have gest that it is a mistaken move to appoint There, is a sort of double entente in the idea

much time on their hands. has every opportunity of slating its views undertaking in the two Kwang Provinces and the very keenest interest in the Mercantile non-university men to the Sepatus; they that the very gentleness of the youth of and, if necessary, of informing the Head of for a time it was utterly neglected. Chang Marine, its officers, and men, and all that might fittingly, be elected to the University Tientsin keeps them away from church, It the Government that it dissents from the Chih-tung was too busily engaged in safe appertains to its welfare and good. The Court which is the administrative body of action of the Head of the Department." guarding his own position and defeating the British Empire depends upon the two great the University but not to the Senatus which may be they are meditating on their sins, Well, the Board might dissent till Dooms. intrigues which sprang up like mushrooms Sea Services for its existenceon, the one has to deal with questions connected with of committing their ideas to paper and im Brazilian Minister-designate to Chins and day, but that is not to say the opinions of in a night to attend to a matter which had hand, the Mercantile Marine for the rapid the educational functions of the college their effusions, or, again, it is just possible portuning wretched journalists to publish the members would carry much weight if a already been deferred so long. There are and punctual delivery of food, and on the However, that is a matter for future con- prejudice existed against the officer who evidences now that Chang Chih-tung is other, the Military Shipping for policing the sideration. Returning now to the proceed-ladies they are so exhausted on a Sunday that as the result of the attention of the happened to get into trouble. Of course

showing renewed interest in the construction seas, and preserving lutact the line of comings at the original meeting of the Chinese questions affecting the dismissal of officers of the line, and is gathering up the strings munication for the Mercantile Marine in war, sub-committee, we stated at the time that that they find it necessary to recuperates would be considered in camera, but why that he may understand the precise post-The closer we get together in this community certain questions had been submitted to the in bed in order to be prepared for the. consider them at all if the Board is merely Lion of affairs. In att interesting communi- of interests, the better for the Empire. Good Chairman by Mr. Lau Chu l'ak with regard even if they forget to don their "glad rags," workaday life of the ensuing week. Still, capable of offering a pious expression of cation which appeared in yesterday's Tele co-operation and efficient signalling is per-

to the objects and character of the proposed as our frieads in 'Frisco, say, when Sunday opinion contrary to the view of the head of graph, our Canton correspondent gave haps one of the most important methods by University. These questions were put fo no the Department? Already, the employé details of a lengthy despatchi which the Kes which closer connection can be brought cavilling spirit, but were simply intended to kernel of Tabitha's idea should not be comes around, there is no reason why the would have been discharged and all that sident Director had received from His Ex-ahout All in the Royal Navy thoroughly afford the Chairman an opportunity of ex adopted. It is quite on the cards that even the Board could say would be that a regret.cellency the Superintendent General, from recognise the loyal and able way in which plaining certain matters which might not be the muscular and brawny young men of table mistake had been made, br that it was which it would appear that the actual con-

the Mercantile Marine carries out iis duties, fully comprehended by certain members of unfortunate an officer had been summarily dition of things are scarcely known at Pek- often under extremely difficult and dangerous the Chinese community. We dealt in detail. Tientsin--as well as those who crowd Happyy dismissed for reasons, connected either with ing According to the despatch, the head circumstances, and appreciate the excellent with the general aspect of these questions

Valley in Hongkong-would appreciate the an excess of zeal or a lack of initiative. Ti of the undertaking as representing the Im- manner in which the Mercantile Marine and suggested the answers which could be thoughtfulness of the still gentler sex In the Board is to be something more than a perial Government desires to obtain complete has taken up the question of signalling given. In yesterday's issue of the Tele: ball match, It may be thought that gentle

minding their creature comforts after a fo mere figurehead it should have control over copies of all papers dating from the redemp between the two great Services." The graph, we gave a translation of those Tientsin is entirely content to be considered its own servants, leaving matters of routine tion of the concession and desires the resid- sentiment is admirable. in every respect and answers as they were reported in the weakly effeminate, but it is not so.” From to the president of the Board. As Mr. ent official to make out a plan showing in should help to cement the bonds which vernacular press, and we do not propose what we can gather from another letter it Hooper said, the Board should review all detail how many of the line were built bind all sailors together. If the Admiral's now to cover ground which has already been seems that Tientsin' could produce a race, of complaints and act judicially on the evid-before, and bow many after, the redemption words are only brought to the attention of trodden. There are one or two points, how athletic giants, were it not that each and all ence submitted by the head of the part of the concession, how many of them have those landemen who are apt to hold them-ever, which are deserving of attention. For of them are so anxious about their employers! ment. The Roard then would be in a been surveyed and how many have, not, selves superior to those who go down to the example, it is proposed that each professor interests that they have, no time to devote position to confirm the action taken by the together with a complete list of the staff of sea in ships it may assist them in realising should receive in the neighbourhood of So, to vulger sport. As one writer plaintively Head of the Sanitary Department, or to re-

the company; to report in detail on the total the debt they owe to those whose efforts 000 a year. It cannot be said that such a remarks Believe me, Sir, to be called a commend His Excellency the Governor to

amount collected on account of the first and and duties are daily combining to ensure amount is extremely exorbitant in view of tinker because I do not play football, or take other steps in the matter. I agree that second calls on shares, and to give the the federation of the Empire which all the fact that any man worthy of the name of practice the wretched game hurts me beyond. in the first case the Board should consider names of all shareholders; to report the total Britons are anxious to see consummated... professor will presumably give up many words; I must think of my business and the the matter confidentially, but this should be amount of expenditure, the amount of de-

opportunities of preferment when he leaves serious consequences to my firm should I after Investigation by the Head of the Sani. posits and the money in hand; and to report

PROMOTING THE UNIVERSITY

the old country to undertake duty in Hong run and get out of breath My health might tary Department, and before he has given the proceeds collected from passengers and on

kong. "Out of sight out of wind" applies, be impaired, and when that eventuality hap Judgment thereon, otherwise he would be goods together with the petty cash account.

SCHEME.

to educational authorities as "well as to in- pens it will be good-bye to me and my limita stultified if the Board differed from him, We find in a previous article sent by our and he would be placed in a false Canton correspondent that since the begin the Chinese sub-committee appointed in But at the same time $10,000 per annum daily, of not imbibing more than ten gins There can be no manner of doubt that dividuals occupying humbler grades of life, tion, which conscientiously carry out On February 13, 1989, at Shanghai, to Mr. position, having to give a vole on a ques call, of shares by the different Charitable Hongkong is working zealously in the effort really competent teachers who are capable treasures among the young men who live in

ning of this year, the collection of the second connection with the proposed University for should be sufficient to secure the services of tion which he had previously dealt with."

at the Club before lunch."! There must be On February 26, 1939, at Shanghai, to Mr. The great point is to guard against the Institutions for the Canton-Hankow Railway to forward the scheme on which His Ex. of giving prestige to any university. As to the frozen North, and how it is that they possible introduction of favouritism or vin: Company amounts to some 550,000 tacls, cellency the Governor has set his heart. the all-important question of fees Do have not displaced the unregenerate rabblo On February 26, 1gog, at Shanghal, to Mr.dictiveness, and the members of the Board and the total amount since the 7th moon Since the first meeting of the sub-committee Kai is reported to have said: With ein Hongkong we have not the faintest con

Godown Co., I id.

Shipbuilders and Engineers in Hongkong, The Yunnan-Railway.

A Terrible Death.

Manchester Chamber of Commerce.

The Hongkong Hotel Co., Ltd.

Engineer's Tragic Death.

Sad Harbour Fatality.

Property Sale,

Japan.

Geo. Fenwick & Co., Ltd. Imprimerie de Nazareth. China Under the Regency, Union Waterboat Co., Ltd. French Mill Disabled. Mount Caroline Cemetery, Firing of the Fleet.

An Aristocratic Journalist. Rowing.

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Hongkong Volunteer Reserve Association, Canton Day by Day.

The Opium Commission.

An Opium Question.

Collision at Chiakiang.

After Four Years.

China's Currencý. Chinese, Finance, Shanghai Marathon Race. A Misionary Cass. Japanese Sugar Duty Patent Medicines in Japan. Horse Breeding in Japan. Alleged Opium Smuggling. Raub Gold Mining Co., Ltd. Cruiser on a

Reef

Share Quotations,

Large Seizure of Cocaina al Rangoon. A Visit to Christmas Island.

Commercial-e

Weekly Share Report..

Yarn Market.

Exchange.

Local and General.

BIRTHS,

and Mra. F. W. POATE, a squ

and Mrs. E. JONAI, a son.

and Mrs. G. DIESTEL, a son.

MARRIAGES:

WOLFF, of Hongkong, to inua EmBRECHTS.

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should reserve to themselves the right to last year has reached the sum of some only a couple of weeks ago, definite and gard to the doubt that the fees to be charged ception. Perhaps, the fact is that they are so act over and beyond the official represents. 6,000,000 tacks, which represent 80% of the practical steps have been taken to secure will be excessive, I have frequently consult absorbed in their duties that they have no On February 2, at Southend-on-Sea, P. Resident, so that common.justic, may in every the second call. That would appear to be community both in Hongkong and South fees will not exceed $300 a year-$349 will terents. Yet after all there is something tive of the Government who acts as pre- total amount of capital to be collected by the support and adherence of the Chinese ed with the Governor on that point. The time to look after their own personal in- cale be done to the servants. The question a fairly satisfactory result, and in iced is bet China so that the foitial success of the probe nearer the mark. If high feet are suspicious in the following extract, some On February 18, 1929, at Shanghel, Hzgor is an important one from the point of view ter than could have been expected fa ali posil may be assured. The members began charged only the sons of the well-to-do thing which hints at pre-reform days: 1 HERLOFSON, of Norway, Christiania, to ALICK of the subordinate officials and should be the circumstances. But we are still a long by sweeping away any ambiguities which stand to beneft and not the sons of the once felt like a giant in the land; I could IBADEL, daughter of Mts, de Villavicencio Rolker, and, grand daughter of Doctor Rafac! treated accordingly."

way from realising the dream of the pro- might appear to exist, explaining intricate middle class and of the poor. If the do everything in sporting life, but when a de Villavicencio, of Caracas, Venezuela.

moters of the railway. The money col pallits which might trouble the sceptical fees be too high I will not venture to brute of a pony stepped on toy foot, and I lected up to the present time is not nearly in and outlining the general plan op support the scheme. The Governor has nearly sprained my ankle at football follow sufficient for the construction of the line which it was proposed to establish the Uni- agreed to decide about the fees after, it ised by actually hurting my shoulder playing. through the Southern Provinces and unlerary The ground-being cleared in there known what the subscriptions will be 1- we are much mistaken the offer of the respects the Chinese gentlemen forming the trust the Governor will fall in with my views, with a sok lub, xturally as a wise per terest in the progress of the Canton-Hankow loan of £5,000,000 for the use of the rail conftituency to which they more particular arrives at his figures, but F300 or $240 per me to risk my life in a rowboat That Readers who tako a purely academic la. British and Chinese Corporation to raiso subcommittee determined to circularise the Of course we cannot tell how Dr. Ho Kai on, I desisted from folly and silly gamock Actually, Bir they bara" koked On January 31, at Montreax, OSWALD DRAW. Tailway must be getting somewhat tired of way will have to be accepted if we are toly belong and so attract the attention of all annum seems to be a very moderate estimate unconscious adminion off past folles FORD, C.M.Gaged 74, Bon of late J. Crawford, the procrastinating methods of the officialswitness the completion of the track within a thote who are interested in the education of of what the fees will be. But it is not to be atoned for by the rigid Puritanism of the

formarly Governor of Singapore, delegated to proceed with the construction reasonable period. Some time ago it was Chinelo youths. It li still too ently to ex-understood that the fees include the cost of present day. Truly On February 27, 1909, at Shanghal ALPERT, of the important link in the chain of rail reported that an Agreement had been pectonations towards the formation of the residence, which could scarcely be less than fight place to spend ons Hot Ini cape Tientaln must be a do EDWARD, the beloved youngest child of Mr.ways with which it is proposed to endow the arranged between the Corporallon and the endowment fund, because it is highly prob 5160 per annum, so that at the lowest cially if there are many Indies of the alle and Mrs. G. W, Draper, aged'y years,

Middie Klogdom;: What then must be the director of the Hupch-Honan sectionable that many of our Chinese fellows estimate the total charge on each student nature of Tabita gribbe, Uplures,

On February agið, at Shanghai, WILLIAM T. BISSETT, only son of William Bisset, of New cavile-on-Tyne, to ELIZABETH A. LUMIDEN, weldest daughter of the Tata George Lumiach di

Newcastle-on-Tyne,

DEATHS.

THE CANTON-HANKOW

< RAILWAY.

(4th March.)