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Disastrous Fire in Hongkong

TRY OF HONGKONG

FIREMENŮ

TINGER STREET SAVED FROM A

HOLOCAUSTIEMBR

What might have been one of the mon disastrous fires which have broken out in Hong kong for many years, occurred in Pottinger Stebat last Saturday afternoon. The flames were braniting througt's the roofs when one of the Talgrapa's representatives Passpanning in five seconds beyond the call of "Are the fire men from No. 5.Station were on the spot, and It was good to sea the men running and shoving helmets on at the same time, the paid va

The Bames were very bright and as usual they induced a crowd, which) know nothing of the dangers attending a fire of that magnitude. Chief Inspector Baker, who was la pidin ordinary clothes, came down with a zún, In

THE HONGKONG TELE

Harbour Approach

THE LIGHTING, QUESTION

SHIPMASTERS DETITION.

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Nuttall ladi sont nineteen VERIS The following letter from Capt. B. D.Thomas

"ADEWar E'serious charge balore "on behalf of masters of vessels trading between

Kemp, lathe Police Court, tbl). Hongkong Dantan, and porte on the West

morning The allegation; un put forward, w River was comildered at the deeling of the that young Nattill had fafting actos Port Office General Committee of the Chamber of Com Ordinancem by removing postage sinups from merce bald on toth inst. Chaine packages. This charge La denied.

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Colonial Sacrétary's Office: Hongkong 26th February, 1900 despach uddiesied to this Government by the Sir, I am directed to forward copy of Secretary of State for the Colonies together with copy of the memorandum refered to The defendant,ho is a clerk in the em therein, and to inquire, whether your Chamber 6th March, 1909 blowment of the General: Post Office was rare of the opinion that this Colony should not ery duf if that, readiness to throw moony fully desea kufand Dear Sir,On behalf of the masters in com rested mand of verseit trading between: Hongkong war ayesterday by Detective Sergeant lift here to the National Convention of the 26th Canton, Macao and ports on the West River, 1 His family wore immediately patified, and stops shail be glad if the memorandum may

and taken to the Central Police Station. beg to escloud here with a copy of a petition taken to secure the services of a lawyer to act be returned-I am, &c. sent tothe Hon. Basil Taylor, Harbour Master, on his behalf. Apt B, A DAY PRADE asking for more fights. Trusting that the Cham When the case was called this morning, Mr ber of Commerce will approve of and sen Et to support our petition, am, &c (a) (@_ly 1% (Sgd.) R. D. THOMAS, Hon. Mr. E. A. Hewett, Tamm PREN Master S.S. Deangaka

September 1906.

Secretary.

Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce

Wes KeHongkong).

CHINA'S NAVAL PLANS THREE MAIN RESOLUTIONS.

Two minutes he had donned the regulation Chairman, Hongkong General Chamber of would be convenient to "the Post Offer Sir-1:have the honour to mfer to Lord | it is a matter into which the Government should iĒÁS! & Tosult of several conferences held re

Commerce.

Hongkong, 5th March, 1929.

Dear Sir,We the undersigned commanders

of versels-trading to and from it8in Port deem it advisable the interest of safe navigation that the following lights should be erected

1. That a light be placed on the southern and of Kapsing leland. To act as a leading light across the harbour to the Kapsing Moon Pars.

brass helmet, along with the fire masterThe smoke was most obnoxious, nevertheless, Detective Sergeant Walt and another officer, whose name at the present moment we cannot recall directed the movements of the company under their control. At this juncture)

roat was beginning to fall. By this time crowds lined the streets, and the police bad the utmost difficulty in maintaining order—and, no wonder, One could hardly breathe, and this might be

2. That a light be placed either'on Tong Kn a suggestion to the Government, that the mem-Island or Boulder Point," To act as a leading bars of the fire brigade in Hongkong should light into Brother Channel and also for the da equipped with smoke helmets, moldings West River steamiers passing between Tong

Much has been said against the efficiency of Ku and Sau Chau.—We are, st.45

the fire brigade in Hongkong and it is highly probable that a good deal more would be suga gested regarding their capabilities. Anyone standing to front of that fire, witnessing the fcarious way in which they endeavoured to, in Chinese parlance "Save life," must have been astounded-Bot by ibuir recklessness, not by their fear-to see how these men held them- selves aloft and dared death in its worst appoci. It has already, been said that there men have done marvellous duty.

Men'climbed (be ladders, men brought down. the wonten and children, men belonging to the Hongkong police managed by book or by crook so bring themselves down At the thas of writing these men were still engaged in their task of bringing down people, and whan our representative left they were still at the same job. It may not have occurred to many people that there men who volunteer in the fire brigade service are taking their lives'in their hands

What we should like to command is the magnificent efforts made by the fire master, by Mr. Baker sad by all his assistants.

It has been said thar the fire brigade in Hongkong is slow to work?. If the fire at i and 3, Pottinger Streat in any criterion the brigade in Hongkong is one of the most efficient that has been soon in the East. The only danger is that the Chief Inspector and Mr. Leoo will seriously endanger themselves be cause of their lack of prudence.

At the time of writing it is impossible to tell the origin of the fire or the damage sustained by it. That it is very serious there can be ne doubt. Ooa point that our representative Wishes to emphasise is the fact that the darn devil carelessness of the men attached to the fire brigade could not be bettered.

** The contents of house No. 1, word losored in the Maiji Company for 55,000, while those in Nos 3 and were covered by Messrs. Shewan, Tomes and Company and I On Insurance Com pany for $43,000.-

Obas V, Lloyd, Fatihan, W. A. Valeniise, Kinshan... H. D. Jones, donam

Laurence, Tai On.

H. W. Holmes, Linton, James Cameron, Shun Les, ChauStewart, Chiyuen

C. C. Williams, Zinas, Reas Lewis, Kalgan.

E. Monkman, Aanthow,· W. E. Sayer, Chun Sang.

S. Sidford, Stechuen, Spencer Wilde, Hang Sang, Wm. Benson, H

Win Metaresh, Staðaking...

T. H. Lisbman, Foo Shing.

T. H. Christie, Canton River Pilot,

E. Memberg, Paul Beau

H. W. Walker, Kwang Tung.

H. Bracter, Sun On

W. F. Bickard, Wai Shing."

R. Hoogbton, On Bang,

F. Mooney, Chip Sing:

K. E. Tusbes, chang,

J. McArthur, Menjoo,

R. D. Thomas, Hungahan.

E. S. Crowe, Kwong Sai.

R. Ramsay, Sai Tai,

E, Brenniase, Charien. Bardouin,

J. S. Lewingdon, Chaw Po.

A. N. Baaton, Sui On... W. Palmer Baker, Kwong Sang-

R. T. Anderson, Ting Sang.

M. Courtney, Yat Shing,

'G. Troberg, Kwan Lac,

H. F. N. Walker, Lien Shing.

1. Meathrel, Anhui,

A. E. Sandbach, Choy Sang.

W. IL Lunt, Kwong Tah

J. H.. Brown, Chewan

W. S. Thoms, 2 Song

J McGinty, San Cheung

R. A. Biras, Swi Oh.

McClements, San U

G. W. Eedy, Tientsin Wm. Stalker, Tong Shing

Was the dard actually wilnäszeď, Aion was nnnexed to the memorandom enclosed fellow Chinese in China.” But that sentimeat prepare them to receive a courie "Abroad, and

(To Mr. Martin)-How long has he been the service? Since June, 1906,

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Mr. d'Almada mentioned that defendant'e salary was $64 per month, find

The case was adjourned till the gist instant} at It o'clock. Bail was originally allowed in the sum of Stoo, but was later reduced to Sico

THE SHANGHAI ICE, COLD STOR AGE AND REFRIGERATON COMPANY, LTD.

The tenth ordinary meeting of the above named company was held at the Chamber of Commerce rooms, Shanghal, on 15th instant there being present Mesura, A.R.Lave, Chan mas; J. Grant Mackenzie, John Prentice and W. S. Bora Directors; H. Osborne, A. Samson, T. Koch and W. B. Buyers share

Solders.

with

3 Tam to inquire whether you desire that the Colony under your Government should adhere to this Convention. I have etc, ang

(Sgd) CREWE Enclosures were laid on the table

CHINESE IN SINGAPORE,

FUNDS FOR THE HÁVY,

ASIATICS IN AMBRIGA

THE CHINESE APPEAL TO THE

PRESIDENT.

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HONGKONG GYMKHANA CLOBO

American papers just to hand give the text of the appeal mentioned by Reuter recently in which the Chinese Consolidated. Bensvelent Association, better known as the Chinese Six Companies, called the attention of the President to certain instances wherein it is affirmed the The programme of the first meeting to be executive department abught for the Japanese bold at the Happy Valley, on Saturday, the residents of California many rights and privilas 74th prox. (weather permitting) is as follows:- ges that the Clonese have long been denied.-3.30 p.m.-ONE MILE FLAT RACE-For Its text in part follows commi

"Hon Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States, Washington, D.O.

Subscription Griffins of Season 1928-09, Weight for inches as per scale. Winnera of one race at 1909, Meating 5 lbs, "extia ; two or more TacOS, to iba. Extra, Non-wlosing: placed ponies allowed 2 lbs. Unplaced run ner allowed s lbs. Jockeys who have not won more than two, official races in Hong kong, Shanghai or Tientsin allowed 5 lbs," Entrance fee $5.00 1st Prize: Presented. 2nd Prize: $25.00. Entrance fees to go to Wisden

"In view of the commendative and just efforts recently made by you on behalf of the Japanese, in regard to certain laws lately purposed and at the present time partially adopted by the Legislature of California, now convened at Sacramento, we, the Chinese Consolidated Banevolent Au clation, representing the whole of the Chinese people of the United States, feel justified in res-1.50 p.m.-GYNKHANA STAKES-Value pacifully calling your attention to certain con- ditions pertaining to the Chinese, both citizens and aliens in this country, which are, fa, direct sod flagrant, conflict with the views expressed- by you both lately and heretofore, relative to the Japanese. We also feel içʻoor duty towards those whom we represent to respectfully pro poned to you certain questions which are of the most vital interest to the Chicore, residents of the United States, and answers to which we ro specifully, but earnestly, request, These things trade with all dus regard to the dignity of the executive department of the United States, but also in the belief that you, baving so unquali findly expresand your views in favour of the Japanese, cannot fail to render the same fustice to the Chinese when the facts have been laid before you,

have to bent in care the collapse of our exciser Oxford Court Cannon Street, revenues compelled the Government to adjust London, EC, fith January, toogt

Dear Sir, I beg to thank you for your fetist allon. But this wanton misplacement of mosey Itrast that representative from your Chami their Budgal by recome to other heads of tax of December çik, contents of which I wot Completely destroys that sense of symptoy for bar will find it possible to attend, and would commsalty capable of so lavishing 1 ask you to let me know as soon as possible in on an entirely undeserving alien-object must order to facilitate arrangements Yours faith doom outside of the Colony, and for no good fully (Spd.) KENSIO B. MURR home, becsastrued by the Government into an E. AM Williams, Esq. to the Golany which they have made theirYERAP Secretary admission of a far greater degree of inzability than either the Government or anybody else (Sgd), H. MAY, A 7 ep. d'Almada o Castro, of the firm of Goldring! The Secretaryeasy interesting to learn whether Mr. Tio Ping

„could have imagined: possible

It will be Barlow and Merrell, latimented that he apThe Hongkong. Chamber of Commerce be made the baits of bis-telegram to the Im Loong has on the draft subscription lists that peared" for the dafence, and asked for an ad RISUS Journment, stating that he had only just been Downing Street, parial Government at Pakjog, the named of any instructed. If the case was fixed for Thursdaylaration arst Jasonry, 1909. Straits-born British subjects silf that be so, and authorities handen Elgin's circular despatch of they toth of April, make stringent investigation, the position of cently by Prince. So with Presidents ¿Tien MT. H. Martin, superintendent of the 1957, transmitting memorandum on the later these Chineas residents will require to be dealt Liang and Tsai Tse, the three main resolutions Parcel Department, admitted that that was so national Conference on Labour Regulation, with in a drastic fashion. One might as well that have been decided upon fare The parcels from which the stampa were held of Burma la September, 1906, and to in expect to hear of Englishmen subscribing to a competent mes, raising funds, and determining and he would like the hands of the police form you that His Majesty's Government have German feel, or Austrians collecting fonds for naval bases. With regard to the first pu

he the case called as early as now adhered to the International Convention the Turkish army Norman can serve two gestion, it is proposed to send students abroad possible as the mail was leaving on the gist of 25th September, roob, respecting the probis masters, and there cacaot bo two loyalties in for training, but to economize time and ar there? haya napakage manufacture of matches datural to imagine a sentimental sympathy beganised in Chion to take advanced students His Worship How many witscises are bition of the use of White Phosphorus in the two contradictory directions. It is perfectly panta A Naval middle school will be or Detective Watt-Three-Mr. Marls, spell The text and translation of this Conven wenn persons of Chinese origin and their from the Naval schools in the provincas and and a clerk. It is quite a short case,

in the despatch under reference.

must stop at sentiment, for any devotion of its necessary expanses will be met by the money to an allen purpose will amount savings effected in the diferent ministries from to a fraud on the Government of the country of the dismissal of needless oficials. To adoption unless the actual and possible taxa aut the second item Duke Taxi, Tee suggested CARTY tico charges be fully satisfied. Mr. Tso Ping the imposition of a stamp duty Prince Su Loong will have added very greatly to the de-recommended that officials should be made to termination of the local Government to tax the disgorge illegal gains to the collection of the Chinese by his telegram to the Imperial Gov salt-tax; and President Tich Liang thought of stament, And it would further be of interest taking similar action with peculations by pre to inquire how far the contribution offers of vincial ofscinis: Statistics of these possible Straits Chinese were entirely voluntary, or how sources have been prepared, showing the two far thate contributions were virtually exacted last named to be over ten million tagis, while The following article is from the Singapers in the way familiar to all who know even a little stamp duty would produce even greater Free Prass-ANNE BAabout Chinese methods. The Chinesa Protec-

As to caval basos, a coast line of If what is reported of the allen Chiness of torate is wanted to intervene in this case really over 12,000 I should be divided fate four Singapore be true, in regard to ad alleged a Protectorate. It does not at all follow that sections. As only one squadron of the Navy taxation of themselves for the creation and what it does not know is a thing that cannot be will first be formed in the Poiyang, a bare maintenance of a navy for the Chloess Empire, known these persons are engagad-in-a-course that wili-

must be found in Chihli or Shantang province, bring upon them consequences that they will

"and five places hava bean favourably reported greatly regret. A telegram reaches us from

upon by the Chihli Viceroy; they are Taku, Hongkong, whose place of origin is Paking

Cheloo, Weihaiwei, Taohuatao and Jung ch'engway. An Weihaiwei is leased to Great which states that Tsau Ping: Loong, Chinese The Chairman said:Geollemeb, the time Consul-General at Singapore, has reported to

Britian, the choice must be among the "other" has gone by for which this meeting was called Prince. Su that the Chinese merchants there

four harbours and it is proposed that Prince So and a quorum being present we will proceed would. willingly subscribe an amount op 15

should shortly go on a tour of inspection to with our business. Unless there is any objecthree million dollars in support of the proposed

decide on one of the places for a naval bass.--. W. C. D, Nowr tion will ask Mr. Thomas Koch to act as reorganisation of the Chinese Davy," Now secretary of the meeting and to read the notice as that bears on the face of it the assertion convening the same. The report and accounts that it is an official statement of no incident in bay ng been in your bands some days we will, the Contalar business of the Chinese Empire, your permission, take them as read. Be there is nothing" to be done in the meantime fore fask you to approve and pass them I bave save to accept that as representing a fact. a fow remarks to say:The result of our work This statement at once raises an issue ing for the last year is not satisfactory and we of importance which must be settled one way all of us regret the poor showing that the ate or the ether, the specisi importance of that de. counts present-You-will-most of you up pending on the fact that this Colony may be doubtedly have noticed of late in the reports for long have to redistribute the revenue it of the speeches of chairman of various indus now receives from the Chinese in excise duties trial companies that they refer to their poor on opium, in some other form of taxation, limited results owing to the very general, and almost of course to the Chinese. When' aliens come universal depression of all branches of tradej, to a British Colony like this, and setilo down or words to that effect. Gentlemen, we do not and make their livelihood and enjoy commiar claim that resson for the poor results of our cial prosperity under the British flag, it is to be working this year, though it is quite possible asumed as a matter of course that the first we may have suffered slightly from these duty that reposes upon these foreign Chip causes. Well, gentlemen, if you will allow maese, sheltering under British protection, to divert for a few moments would like to to bear their share is the expense of pro mention that when the trial balance sheet "viding that protection. If over and above working account for the year, and other ace the expenses of living, and also: bearing some counts were placed before your directors they are in the taxation that has to meet the cost took considerable treable and pains to go into pl administration, there is any margin which is all the items of expenditure, and the agents sceptibla of devotion to the defraying the were instructed to givetta detailed analysis of cost of the means of military and naval secu- the various items-such as wages and salariosity, which is the guarantee of commercial charges, stores, etc., to see in what direction security, that is morally due to the maintenance economy might be made in the working of the of the forces that assure that commercial secu Company. An exhaustive report was accord rity, An alien who forsaker his native land ingly drawn up by the agents and has had the and transfers the scene of his life's activity to careful consideration of your directors, and in the shelter of a foreign Hing, transfers to that whatever direction where economy can beflag the whole of those personal responsibi practised without sacrificing "efficiency! yad lities which can be expressed in taxation, or may depend upon your directors availing them even in volontary contribution. He may selves of the opportunity. Gentlemen, the retain a sentimental affiliation to his country above careful inquiries only helped to corro of origin, but his material-support must-be borate and support the opinion of your directors given to the land of his adoption, which. We beg leave to refer you, Mr. President, with regard to the running of two separate ice does for him all that his Fatherland could to the fact that there is discrimination in companies in Shanghai. The reason then of have done for him had he elected to remain as favour of Japanese aliens as against Chi- our poor results is due to the opposition of the subject within its tertiories.... Now with renese citizens, residents and privileged classes-when-be-will-carry the full Penalties with Oriental Ice Company. We have had to sellgard to this alleged readiness to subscribe, an of, this country. Such a discrimination is Harbour. Department."

ice at a price that does not pay us, and though amount up to three million dollars for the very apparent from the fact that the Depart Hongkong, 19th January, 1909.

Preparations for the Rice and Paddy Exhibi-sell at these low prices fand show a profit, merchants, it can only be said that morally the the policy of your administration, imposes the Oriental Ice Company, claim that they cas Chinese davy on the part of Singapore Chiness meat of Commerce and Labour, governed by Sir, I have the honour to make the follow on bich commencas on Friday next at Wat personally am very doubtful. Lastly, a must destination of that amount should be the British upon the citizens of Chinese descent, domicile PGGING IN SECTIONS OF ing representations:

So hat are being made on quite an elaborate importaḍifact that I wish to bring to your notice Imperial Treasury and no other. What based Chinese merchants, their families, the pri 2. In the year 1900 the Board of Trade scale and the popular point of view is thorough is, that in your directors opining there is not the Chinese Government ever done for the vileged cluster of Chinese under the treaty, fastitated a form of "Continuous Discharge ly assured, saya the Siam Free Press of 8th insf. room for two ice companies in Shanghai where Chinese in Singapore who are not Brilleh-bom? every conceivable, embarrassment which is in Certificates" to be issued only in Home,poris. We understand that H. M. the King will visit the consumption of ice in any substantial quan-Nothing at all, except perhaps to levy taxation no way affered by the Japanese, The instructions on the subject are contained the Exhibition prior to his trips down the Easi thy goes on for only about four months in the upon them when they return to Ching, and to "We appeal to you, Mr. President, to right in Board, of Trade (Marine Department) Coast. As recchily stated in those columes, year. The company wa represent, the, Shanghai prevent their womenklod from following the wrongs-suffered by the Chinese of Reno,, 100 conclusion of the season & Trophy will be Circular No. 41 Colonial of August, 1900. In several foreign firms bave taken advantage of Ice, Cold Storage and. Refrigeration Company them to British Golosy Here they enjoy, Ney, whose property, without any due process that circalar, a copy of the preamble to which the opportunity to exhibit their wares connected always have been, and are now, fully able to is a measure not assured in China, the protec of law, was destroyed and the occupania lereed Fattach, it will be seen that it was evidently with rice cultivation and Milling and of these supply all the demands for machine made ice tios of equitable law, just and highly out in the street, bomeless and destitute, A intended to extend the use of

making a big show. They are showing two differ thought necessary or politic to start ab opposi courts of justice, ao assurance of ready and against the present school laws in California, 3. So far as we, in this Colony, are concernent maketof rice mills in full working order, sack sinal do not know. I may add that the Chinese impartial judicial decisions, police protection; which discriminate against Chinese children, ed, I think that the time has now arrived for us sewing machines, dynamos, pumps, portable ice dealers continue to gather and sell ice as in a complete municipal system and a well plan whether citizens or aliens, and we respectfully to issue a somewhat similar form in the case engines and all kinds of tools and apparatus former years, notwithstanding the very low sed educational sanitary end medical organiza ask you to assist us in taking these laws into the of Chinese seamen signing on and being disuseful to both rice millers and the better class price charged both by ourselves and the tion. If gratituds be a virtus known to the Courts to test their constitutionality,as youhave charged in the Oolony, in ships on the Home have also prected a steel tower and an ornamen. I will, and must be, of course dependent où'cir soins reasonable doubt, the Chinese here may may become sach affecting Japanese children. of agriculturalists, rice millers and others and Oriental Ice Coy. Our future course of action Chinese mind, about which there may exist stated you will do regarding any law which tal drinking fountain which will doubtless becumstances, and would ask the shareholders well-display-that-vinge-to-the-British Govern is a well known fact that inspectors of wall patronised if the weather we have been to leave their interest to be looked after by your ment, but they cannot discover the least trace immigration, throughout the United States Lately enjoying continues. Besides they are directors. Un referring to the report you will of a reason why the Chinese, Government are where, the Chinese are concerned are viola getting out a special illustrated catalogue, le observe that the debit balance to be carried for entitled to Any recognition, on the score of serting every letter of the fourth amendment to English and Siamese, in houpar of the pccasion, ward to next year's account is Taels 1,435, Jul vices rendered. That being so, it is strange to the Constitution of the United States. Chloere being evidently aware that lo Sium as elec-in viow of the gock results of last year, your bear of Chinese recogallige of benefits not are arrested, searched, and their papers tha where nothing pays like advertising nowadays, Directors are desirous of foregoing their fans rendered taking the form of a willingness only means by which they may be identified, writes: 1 Palanan dado

Commenting on the above out contemporary for that period which will bring down the debit to contribute three millions of dollars to taken from them, moriet ciide varie Very great preparations are being made to Gentlemen, I have nothing, further to ray Bon virtue of the position of the Chinese leged abuses that are charged to the United balance to be carried, forward to Tasis. 354.15 the support of the public service of what, ? Continuing, the memorial various al- make the Rice Exhibition which will be opened fare asking you to pass the accounts I shall be in this Colony we have a tight to term, States immigration officials a on the 12th of this month in Bangkok, a success, The varieties of rice to be exhibited will surpass them to the best of my ability. These nation. The Chinese who are responsible for under your administration, the immigration in pleated to daswer any questions concerning more racial affinity notwithstanding, an alico git is a well-known fact," it says, that

taking part this year, will exceed by long all expectations, as the number of rice growers Mr. J. H. Osborne said he did not see why doing their fellow countrymen in the Straits an spectors treat the Chinese en route to the East Note-Style means the proper and work- adds that of any previous year. The number be best to let the matter remain in abeyance for readiness to throw away money for the support criminals."

the directors should forego their fees. It would notorious a disservice, as this exhibition of a from San Francisco as if they were escaping manlike handling of spears and the synchron. of prizes to be offered are also in proportion and it is anticipated that all interested will be ing was to be depigred, but it was no fault of meat, do not seem to understand what the real plying for admission to the United States, Bremember carrying his spear in a dangerous and the time being. The result of the years work of the naval schemes of the Chinese Govern 11 is pointed out that domiciled Chinese, hiped from a team should the Judge observe any A Fous working of a team, Points will be deduct agreeably surprised at the numerous exhibits the Directors, therefore he would propose as an meaning of their action amounts to. First of held incommunicado while their right to cater ansportsmanlike manner, UANG Thuso exhibles will not be the only attractions amendment to the resolution that the matter reall, if the Chinese here have three millions to is investigated that Chinese homes are in The Judges will deduct points if in their for Vinton.ber will be also miniature rica main in abeyance, Until Ind Dext. Aust meet expend on alles ses which see not a charity vaded by immigration inspectors without fear milla, reapers, wlonowers, atc, etc, with samington

aa team be moving at too slow a persist ples of labour saving agriculture implements of the Chairman said he was much old for suffering humanly but are the provision of of seprimand that Chinese are dragged from non fo various kinds, and than a splendid object les the kind remarks made but if the company paid Settlements will not fail,ben taxsilos comes denied the advice of counsel and even, refused.

was much obliged for in naval service, the Government of the Straits, their bearbe, confined in prisons without bail, 44.30 p.m. ~Three QFARTER OF AMIE son will be afforded the planter, as to the best next year, or they smashed up the ofter com- to be planned to meet, say, the deficit caused the right to consult their own medical advisers.

FLAT RACE-For Subscriptlan Crimes of method of tilling, sowing, reaping binding paules, a resolution could be brought forward by any collages of our excise revenns on oplum, Qther alleged abuses are described and the

any Season which have never won an official threshing, winnowing and milling. Come local regarding the fees. The directors were, how-to enhance the taxable capacity of the Chinese memorial suggests that of course the Immigra

race. Weight for inches as per scald." Un.. firms are contributing much in this direction, ever, much obliged for what had been said. community that is non-British, by at least that tion officials are merely obeying departmental

placed runners allowed 3 lbs, To be ridden Siam in erientially an agricultural country, and The Chairman then proposed, Mr Joho amount, and more. Because, this is voluatury, zalet and regulations.

by Jockeys who have not won more than two it is from this industry she derives by far the Prentice seconded, and it was carried, that the and the essence of Taxation is that it is involony President Roosevelt is asked to recommend

official reces in Hoogkong, Shanghai or greater part of her sevenues. At present rich report and statement of accounts for the year try

Tientsin, Entrance fee 55. First Prite harvests of rica are grown anadally, but only ended noth November, 1908, as presented baithe luxury of presenting a foreign Government familjurisprudence thrillparicious doctrine. "A community that can indulge itself to Congress the enactment of laws eliminating

Presented and Prize: $25.00,(Entrance comparatively a small area is ninder cultivation, accepted and passed

fees to go to winger) Watson Now, however, that the Department of Agricole Bit. W. B. Buyers proposed, Mr. T. Koch amament that protects it and fosters it very Bater per Jn Toy: 198 U:5,153,254

Ng Mfunds that are primarily due to the Gov. Isid down by the Supreme Court of the United | | tore is taking very great interest in the work, seconded, and it was carried, that Mrijas, Holiday and hour of its existence, is a community The memorial concludes as follows The and offering every encouragement to the paddy. Othoms be re-elected auditor to serve distil the that expects to be sosit with on its own show cause and effect, which prompts our call to you plasters hopes are entertained that the area next general meeting of the shareholders

for justice, lies nour your band, Knowing under vies cultivation will rapidly spread abd with the introduction of heter seed, and labour can home proposed, Mr. WB Bayar

your sense of justice to all, people of whatever saving machinery, the annual, tice harvest of of Idesar, W. 8. Barap and Am seconded, and it was carried, that

'bation, class, or condition, we'confidently ap Siam will go on rapidly increasing, and the Directors be confirmed

beal to you, Mr. President, to right the wrong quality improving, until both in quality and when being alls habui

saffäred by native-born citizens and the quantity the pupur will compare tavaarably the Chairman thanked those prosen -wilk that of the most productive land In Asia" attendance and the proć

CHINESE SKAMEN.

CERTFICATES OF DISCHARGE,

The following letter of the Government was received by the Chamber of Commerce:--

Colonial Secretary's Office.

30th January, 1909.

Hon. Basil Taylor→→→

. O. 0. Agaart, Palambere Robt, G., Paramore, Fetching K. Evans, Hot Song

Harbour Master,

Hoogkong" The committee decided to write the Govern Sir, I am directed to forward for the obserment in support of the petition made by the vallocs of your Chamber a copy of a letter ad- masters of river and coasting steamers. The dressed to this Government with enclosures in lights petitioned for were not only useful but original regarding the granting of continuous actually necessary for safe navigation. - The certificates of discharge to Chinese seamen, Chamber's opinion was that the suggested 2. I shall be glad if the enclosures may be erection of a light on the southern end of returded.I am, &c;

Kepsing Island should be the first to receive (Sgd.), F. H. MAY,

the consideration of the Government. Colonial Secretary,

The Becretary,

The Hongkong General Chamber of Com

merce.

#RICE: EXHIBITION,

PREPARATIONS IN BANGKOK.'"-

$100, Distance Doa Mile. For all China: Ponies. Catch weights at to st. 6 lba. Winners of an open race or open Griffiny race 3 lbs. extra. Non-winning Subscrip tion. Griffins.allowed's lbs. Jockeys who have Hongkong, Shanghai or Tientsin allowed not won more than two official races. In

ibs. A Cup called the Gymkhana Cup will be presented at the end of the Season to be won by the Pony scoring most marks In the races for the Gymkhana Stakes at the Gymkhana Meetings during the Benson, counting 4 points for a first ; for a second and for a third, the benefit of marks al ready scared to pass with the Pour on a ale. Any winner of the race to carry. 5Tbs. extra for each win in subsequent starts for -the-Race, but in the event of a pony carryi log the penalty not winning, a lbs. to ha deducted next time he starte. Such a lbs. to remain deducted until bö⋅ wins again

out deduction.Penalties accumulative up to 15 lbs. Entrance fee $5., and Prize : $25,, (Half entrance fees to go to winner.)jaga

at some future date. - Low forma Messrs. Howarth Erskine, Ltd., in particular, are originating from Shanghai, and why it was developed administration; easy access to ask you to enter a strong protest Reed not necessarily represent the same unit

The new forms now issued at Home have proved most useful. To prevent a mido 'from

sinking unfavourable reports-in fact, tain & vinjual history of his sea service

5. In order to adapt the system, to Chinese, It will

bo pocessary for their photographs to be attached. My experience has shown me that single, full face or 3/4 face photograph is not sufficient for identification: there should there fore be two photographs, one full face and one in profile attach a cancelled form-one of those issued at home-with an amended front. sheet,, such as I suggest should be employed here

I anggest that these forms should be used only for ships on the Home rub, at present, as, until the Chinese understand then, there would be considerable difficulty in using them on the Exit. On the Home run most of the difficulties do not exist and the new form would be of great nae at home ports, more especially to view of the #Language To

7.11 that forms are approved and instituted, it will be advisable that similar forms be used at other Far Eastern Fonts in order that there may be uniformity and also that their fall value may be obtained, for they would lose much of their usefulness if restricted to but one

How To & R.HI TAYLOR,

Harbour Master ENEMPE

The Honourable?

The Colonial Becretary

It was believed that the concensus of opinion among shipowners at Home was that the now system bad not resulted in the benefits antici pated. The committee ware of the opinion that the ideaway, fopractics,ble when applied to Chiasto seamen and if brought fato force on the Okida Oaust would be a decided; sadvan: tage in British Shipping in obtainin

Tog, and under the terms of its own rell-adver tilemont Mr. Rio Piggy Lopug whether he cươn|||hought of it ar to, bis pet his fellow country', men here into an awkward dilama If they

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THREE Open to terme, mounted on Chlos: Ponies, and composed of three men, repre- seating any recognized nait, or club, in the Colony, Three small cups to the presented to the winning team at each competition and at

given ig'the team which scores the highest aggregate of points all mostings included. In competing for the small caps a competitor-

or club on each and every occasion, but if competing for the aggregate trophy he can only represent one unit or one club during the sasson, that is to say he must continus to compete for thaugil or club fiat selected by him and for no other. To provide for sickness, absence from the Colony, or for improvement of a team, new members may from time to time? beintroduced into a team, but is ordaite win theaggregate Trophy two at least of the Meme bers composing the winning team must have compared io not less than three competitions.) Polots will be awarded as follows

3 for each carry, say per team,.9 bador a for a carry under 20 yardag

or for a touch, As for speed urikar apeipt,

3 for styles

4:10. p.m.-WEITER BACK"- HALF MILE-For all China Pony Hacks or Polo Ponies Catch Weights 13 stons Open to Members of Jockey and/or Polo Clubs, sinó Members of both Bervices, Eein First Prizes Pigsopied, and (Entrance fees to go to.