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Intimation.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH THURSDAY APRIL 8 1909.

THE Colonial Secretary courteously informs us

that Hongkong bat, been declared an lofected port by the Government of Colombo.

THE population of New South Wales'nt the ded ul last year was 1605,033, an increase of 31,838, of which 6,458 are due to the excess WATSON & CO., of births over deaths. The birth rate w

LIMITED.

ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.

CHEMISTS

WIL

25'79, per thousand of the population, and the number of marriages was 13,615, this being a record.

THE Services in the Seamen's Church

(St. Peters), West Point, on Good Friday will be Morning Prayer and Sermon at 11 8.m. Short aned Evening Prayer and a Special Musical Service at 5.30 p.m. when an augmented choir will give a rendering of Maunder's beautiful sacred cantata From Olival to Calvary."

ON Good Friday, Evansong (shortened) will be sung at St. John's Cathedral, followed by a APPOINTMENT TO HIS EXCELLENCY, THE selection from the Messiahal 9.15 p.m. The

Governor and HOUSEHOLD.

Watson's HYGIENOL,

AND

BUBONIC PLAGUEL

It has been proved by repeated experiments that."WATSON'S HYGIENOL" is the most polent agent for the destruction of fless, especially rat fleas.

It has now been proved that Plague in conveyed to human beings by means of dens

from rats which have died of this disease.

...:

soloists will be Mrs Dealy, Mr. Barrett, Mra Broughall, Mrs. Goldsmith and Mr. E. B. Ayria. The collection will be in aid of the Organ Fund, for which, £1,000 is needed. THE New York Sun of February 3, states thaf James J. Jeffries, the former beavy-weight champion of the world, is at present under traiping and that be has alreadį taken off 15 lbs., It is expected that he will challenge Johnson should that individual be successful over Sam Langfnd at the Londoa N,S.C. In the evert of Langford being victorious, Jeffries bas emp pbatically declared that he will never fight again.

CANTON KOWLOON

RAILWAY.

AN HISTORIC EVENT.

LAYING OF THE FOUNDATION STONE OF STATION BUILDING,

FELICITOUS SPEECHES BY TE, THE VICEROY OF CANTON AND THE GOVERNOR OF HONGKONG:

[From Our Special Representative.]

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floor are

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for the traf maosger and threa with a parcels office measuring 40 ft by 20 th A mandarins' waiting room, refreshment room, ladies' waiting room and lavatory ac commodation complete the apartments of ible floor

Provision has been made on the uppermost floor for offices for the managing director, secretary, secretary's clerk, chief engineer and bis clerks, malutenance engineer and his clerks, and general drafting and drawing offices. There will be a large central ballway with an iron staircase. Inquiry offices, lavatory accommo dating and a room for archives have been thought of and are provided for. There will alto be a large dining room end klichens for assistants, besides priuting toms, and wash moms. A large light well is located in the

centre.

Two sets of staircases have been desigotd and two each will be finished in iron sed con- Shamezo, 7th April, 1909,"

crete, respectively. The roofs will be flat and quarters for the railway engineers and staff are to be of concrete covered with, reinforced "We can run trains for through traffic with Four houses have been completely finished Malihold water-proofing... An icon railing" will the Brkish section on or before July tut, 1911, and two others are in course of completion, be fixed round the roof which can be utilised such was the gratifying statement made by the They are intendel for the Enginear-in-Chief, for promenading. With the exception of the Laginear-in chief of the Caston-Kowloon Rail," "district" way (Imperal Chinese'section), Mr. F. Grove, ants. There are several heres of land around ba employed throughout, the building in engineer, accountants, and the assinsidery for which Burmah teakwood will at the historic luncheon at Tai-Sha-tau, Canton, the buildings which are easily accessible by absolutely fire-proof. The windows will be to-day. The occation as the commemoration of land and water. The place is well laid out glazed with plate and Murucnese g the laying of the foundation stone of the station with a drainage system, and have proper paths, two different kinds, The building will contain building by His Excellency Chang Jen-choo, and an avenue planted with trees. Prosperous its own water-supplier and will be lighted by Viceroy of the two, Kwang Provinces, To al

electricity. The large arc lamps for the main Administration to issue a loan of $3,000,000 and of the Southern Provinces in particular, the

ventilation of the building. To get an idea of tend the function, which will have a prominent

hall and platform will also be lit by electricity, The Bill authorising the Indo-Chinese place in the history of the Chinese Empire

Grast care has been taken for the adequate (61, 20,000) for the completion of the Yunnan leading civil, military and naval officials of the

the designers' thoughtfulness in this respect it Railway was adopted by the French Chamber sister provinces were invited. The entire Cen-

need only be mentioned that the height of the of deputies op and ult. It was met by some sular Body resident in Shamees, the railway little criticism, whilst M. Doumer, ex-Governor officials, Chinese Customs auiborities, represen General of Indo-China, defended the Bill. Hetative foreign merchants, and the British and

and barrier have been arranged for. ground floor is 17 ft. from floor to ceiling. explained that the line, which is destined to Chinese Press of Hongkong also received in

Necessary wrought iron fences, gateways open up the rich province of Szechuan, will ritations. Appropriately enough the Governor cost f. 10,000,000.

of Hongkong and suite were present in person'

villages surround the railway quarters within a

in close distance, of the engineers' quarters. half-mile radius, while Imposing missionary buildings aud schools have been erected with The houses have been designed by, and built under the supervision of, Mossrs. Purnell and Paget, architetis,

journey was made to Tai-sha-tau where the After inspection of the buildings, the return party arrived shortly before I p.m.

LAYING OF THE FOUNDATION STONE,

at the entire function. Early in the morning officials took up a position do the platform set The Viceroy, Governor, Lugard and other the steam leader Stanley (Capt. G. Willoughby) apart for them. The stone was enclosed in kag arrived. They were met by Mr. H. B.HE. Wei Han, presenting a silver trowel to the conveying the Governor and party from Hong yellow crepe. When the party bad assembled, Fox, British Consul-General at Canton,

Viceroy, requested Itin Excellency to lay the

Off the Shameen Bund, the Petrel, the Railway Company's motor hours-boat, wis dressed for the occasion.

Sevaral pri

stone.

Turtle Soup Fried. Mácha Solin And Shriing Bany

Lamb Catlata kid, Green Pear © Pata de fola Grua in Jally, Orfited Enipe on Toml Cold Roust Turkey and Ham

Cold Bol

Bologna Batage Cold Roast Saddle of Lamb

Ice Cream and Cakes

Gooseberry

Celery

Salad!

Cheese After the menu had been discourted,

the Viceroy rising, proposed, the His Majesty the Emperor of Chish. it was loyally pledged by the Chiness officials who, with their foreign guests, received the toast standing

"BUCCESS TO THE BRITISH SECTION OF

THE CANTON KOWLOON RAILWAY." HE, Wei-Han, managing director of abe Railway (Chinese section) proposed the pair 10. He said: Have much pleasure to pro posing the toast to the success of the British section of the Canton Kowloon Railway. It is very gratifying that we have with us to day. H. E. Sir Frederick Lugard, who, as Govamor of the Colony of Hongkong, taken; a great interest in the early completion of the British section of the Canton Kowloon Railway, The junction of the billig section, with our own drink to the early completion of the British will be to our mutual bsueft. section. (Applause)

· ask you all to-

Mr. Wei Han, kas proposed the toast of the ́gland in SIR FREDERICK I

LUGARD'S SPEICH H.E. Sir Frederick Lugard said: Gentlemen, British section of the railway to most felicitous

the lips of the managing director of the Chinese terms, and naturally as Governor of Hoogkong there is no toast that I would sooner hear from section than "Success to the Britisk section,TM But, Gentlemen, the success of the British section depends up in the saccess of the Chinese section, for they are naturally inter-dependent, Neither toast can be fulfilled, neither section can achieve success, unless both work together, lo

Kowloon a success Your Excellencies belong, object of making the whole line from Canton to to the oldest of civilised nations ; I belong to a nation which has endeavoured to carry the flag of civilisation into many dark places of the earth. lieve that all disputes should be settled in a It has been said of the Chinese.that they be pirit of am cabis and logical negument; and le has been said of the British that the basis, the

Ar already stated, Mears. Purnell and Paget

executed the contract for the fire building of tract to the firm of Hop Woo, bailders, who the International Banking Corporation on the Shameen.

'THE TIFFIN.

After the laying of the foundation stone, the

easues. There is already talk; flėgis.ation to vate launches also displayed bunting lavish spread some cement mortar do the south of the..day's functions under a mammoth mat fundamental principle, on which bay settle

party adjourned to timo. Special accommoda Complying, Viceroy Chang with the trowel tion had been provided for this interesting pan ly. Shortly after ten o'clock, the arrival Western corner of the main wall built in redshed covering the entire area of the future station both their domestic and political questione ly:

All risk of infection can be avoided by Tax crowded condition of New York harbour, washing the floor, etc., or sprinkling where

has created a curious difficulty in connection the floss are likely to be with a dilute solution that the atmosphere is "jammed," which bas with wireless telegrams. The companies report of "WATSON'S. HYGIENOL* A tea- come to be the technical word for the situation, spoonful to a pint of water, or a teacupful to when there are conflicting wireless messõges, three gallons, makes a solution of the strength The currents become co-mingled and a situa- required for this purpose

tina akin to the crossing of wiren on land controf this serious difficulty if possible:. HYGIENOL IS A POWERFUL

THIS morning, in the Supreme Court, Mr. DISINFECTANT AND

Jattice Gompers presiding E-A-M, Williams, accountant liquidator of the St. George's Club, GERMICIDE

-Price per Pipt wines from

Gallon

15

.50 cents

$2.00

A, S, WATSON & CÓ,

-LIMITED-

HONGKONG DISPENSARY

AND

KOWLOON DISPENSARY: Hongkong, 17th March, 1909,

NOTICE,

M

characteristics we shall go far to achieve the dspirations to which expression has been one of compromise. If we both carry luto our dealings in regard to this railway there national

brought action again't) Clelland, of Kimberley landing steps and on the invitation of Mr. Grove/gineer, who acted as general supervisor, and officials in Canton all of whom were invited | given in proposing the toast of the British

technical staff, sigualized the hour of departee of Mr. F. Grove, the enginest-in-chief, and his for the scene of the day's activities. The guests had all just previously assembled at the Villas, Kowloon, jo recover the sum of Sag due boarded the Petrel for Tai-sba-tau. The Peire from the defendant, under Clause of the was taken in tow by a launch and within twenty Memorandum of Association of the club (in minutes of the start was safely made fast to the quidation. Mr. P. W. Goldring (of Messrs.jetty off the new bunding of the future railway Goldring, Barlow and Morrell) appeared for the terminus. The official parties followed in other plaintiff. The defendant admitted the debt house-boats and launches. On the journey and judgment was entered accordingly.. down river, as tho Petrei, in heë gala garb, pan.

INTERPORT CRIRET..

sed the Chinese cruiser Klang Ta, which was also " dressed," the sailors of the patrol vessel· lined the deck and stood to attention, The the Petrel who acknowledged the compliment Courtasy_was_rasponded to by the civilians on

with "Hain off!"

HONGKONG TEAM.

The Hongkong team which is to leave for walow per .. Daicking to-morrow, Good Friday, from Douglas Wharf at-ra.c, and is due back daylight on Tuesday, 13th instant, w'll be composed of:-J. Hall, K. S. Morrison, A. O. Brown, H. L. Q. Garrett, R. E. O. Bird, (28 G. Grimble J. H. Mead, W, H. Williams, Capt. Balderstone, L. Weaver, F. Devington, and O. D. Thomson (Scorer).

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The rates per quarter and per mousem, proportional Subscriptions for any period less than one month will be charged an for a fall month.

Teams are playing Cricket and Football, PROMISSORY Norks dispute,

COUNSEL OBJECT TO HANDWRITING EXPERTS.

received with a goard of honour, who lined the Upon landing at Tal-sha-tau, the party wal road from the jetty to the mammoth pavilion in sínglo files. The guard was composed of Chinese "braves,” and members of the water police all uniformed'ia foreiga style with peak caps which ili-suited the apparently raw

Jecruits,

the stone well and truly laid Aqaisling in position. Whereupon the Viceroy declared brick," and slowly the stone was lowered into building.." The table was arranged in a horse. sy ng the stone was Mr. W, G. Moore, district

Chinese. It' dwell on the advantages which assistant euglosers Keay and Thompson,

the completion of the line would accrue to the His Excellency's speech was then read in-

tiger" werd given for Viceroy Chang. province.

On the call of Mr. Grove, three cheers and a The inscription on the stone reads :--

Cantan-Kowlbou Railway Imperial Chinese Section

This Stone

was well and Iruly laid by

His Excellency. Viceroy Chang Jea-chun

· April 7th, 19:9

Purnell & Paget,

Architects,

"Presented, to His Excellency Viceroy foundation stone of the Canton station of the Chang on the occasion of the laying of the Canton-Kowloon Railway, April 7th, 1909,"

profusely decorated with busting and the flag shoe form. The intefior of the matshed was of all the nations rep eseated by the con alar

Union Jack. At the head of the table sat His is completed. There will be no obstacle then and took part in the ceremony, Flanking the scars sel spart for the Viceroy and the Gover-ction of the railway, We are close neigh nor of Hoogkong were the dragon flag and the be closer neighbours will when this railway bours-Hongkong And Canton and we shall

right sat His Excellency Sir Frederick Lugarding down after breakfast from Capton, to Excellancy Viceroy Chang Jen-chun; on bis

to prevent His Excellency the Viceroy ma- on his left was seated the now Tartar General, tunch with me in Hoogkung, and get back "the" H.E. Chang Tax, Dext to whom was the Hoo saine evening with plenty of time) 10, spare for Mr. F. H May, CMO Senhor Coats, de business or plessure la Hongkong. But I ga Moraes, Cousal for Portugal in Canton and derstand it is one of the rules of the high Doyen of the Consular Body, was allotted a office which your Excellency bolds that you sear to the right of Bir Frederick.Bot in his must not leave your jurisdiction, and I think absance the seat of boaour was occupied by that among the many reforms China is taking in Chinese official of high rank. The other guests bad at present this one has been overlooked. who sat to tiffig were-H.E. Wei Han, I hope you will not accase mi You Taotal, Mr. H. H. Fox, H.B.M. Consul ideas if I suggest that the Viceroy of Canton me of revolutionary General, the Chinese Lieut-General, Mr. Le should be allowed to lunch with the Governor Bergholz, U. S. Consul-Gegerat, Mr. Tao, the Hongkong when this railway is completed. sther side of the stone was the Chinese readersioner of Education, the Provincial Judge, Mr. Coogratulate you. In that while the

The latters were engraved, in gold. On the

Provincial Treasurer, Mr. Porter, the Commis whenever he desirns to do so. (Applause).

to do to (App Jag of the English inscription,

P. N. King, Commissioner, Imperial Maritime Nortbara provieces have spent mech, time To keep back the crowd of nativeemen,

In a cavity in the stone was deposited & bras Gordon, B.N. Mr. E. W. Eves, Engineer in have made some substantial progress with the Custome, Taotai Wang Total Lee, Surgeon in talking, you of the Kwangtung proving women and children-bamboo fences were box-containing eight Chinesa newspapers öf erected giving a clear road all the way to the to-day's date, a copy each of the London Weekly Chief; Kowloon-Canton Railway British ec Canton-Hankow Railway. This enterprise reception hall, Flags and beating, crimson Times, the Punch, and the South China Mornington, Mr. Wang, Mr. G. T. Lloyd (South China promises a great future for Canlos, as & Cenife The action brought by Troi Kan, a building which the decorations consisted, lent addition nominations of the Kwangtung Government, Hongkong Telegraph), Mr. S. Makios, Mr. the greatest port of the world. Gentlemen, it

predominating in the variegated colours of Post, besides Bank notes of Sio, $5, and Si de

Morning Post) Mr. Watson, Mr. J. P. Braga of a great railway system in connection with contractor, of 85, Wigton Street, against al 'life to the animated scene which the sur- and coins of one, half-dollar, and twenty, ten Chow, Representatives of the Chinese Imperialis-a-very-great-advantage that ibis Canton Chung Tsim-Kwat, dline Chong-Chiu-Yurroundings presented. The office of the District sad scent pieces of the Provincial mists, Cop-Bank, Mr. J. J. Thompson, Mr. D. P. Tarser, Kowloon Railway should terminate in a great trader, of Eo, Hollywood Road, to recover the Engineer, Mr. Moore, was converted into a per subsidiary coins were also deposited, sm of 57,521,15, principal and interest alleged reception hall, suitable appointments in Chi-

Mr. A. W. Purnell, #r. Liang, Mr. Buller port such as Hongkong. It has taken some to be due by the defendant on several promisness design consisting of blackwood furniture followi

The inscription on the silver trowel reads as Wright, Commander Woo, Mr. J. H. May, sixty odd years to build up the commerce and sory notes, was continued in the Supreme and embroidered silk hangings having been

Mr. W. G. Moore, Mr. Luk, Mr. D. M. Fraser, to create the enormous sonange which at pres Court, today, before the Chief Justice.

Mr. A. H. Hyland Kwangchow Prefect, if sout frequents the port of Hongkong. No other Mr. H. G. Calibrap, with whom was arranged in the Viceroy's or central reception

Representatives of the Chinese Press, Tantal When the minerale; in which I understand the provided for.. the occasion. A buffet was

Power, Mr. Joseph Lind, Mr. Fang, Mr. Tan, railway in Chios will have a similar advantage X. d'am da e Castro, appeared for the plain-hall and was laden with caker, sweets and tiff while Sir Henry Berkeley, RC, instructed tea which were served to the visitors. Alter

Liang, Taciai Shu, Dr. Davenport Chinese two Kwang provinces are so rich, are devetop- by Mi. CF. Dixon, represented the defence.

Lieut. Colonel Mr. A. V, Boburzowles, Contuled, and the coal fields in the North are also the Viceroy had arrived and taken bis appoint. The Chief Justice stated that be could noted sext, the guests were formally iolreduced chitects, the Telegraph representative was fav. Capt. Simson, Private Secretary to the Gaver pories of trade to which the ships of all nations - decide the matter without the aid of some hand to His Excellency.. The Governor of Hong- ured with an examination of the plan and elevs-

By courtesy of Messrs. Purcell and Paget, arMr. Al. Tigges, Vice-Consul for Germany, Chinese to have railway access to a great dr. for Russia, the A. D. G. to the Viceroy, worked, it will be of enormous advantage to the writing experts to testify as to whether the kobe and parly followed after the unofficial tions of the building. It is to be a three storeyed the Governor, Capt. Walcott, R.N., Mr. Eu, of her coal and her ores and take of the same parson. He suggested that two panied by Mr. Cousn-Geodral Fox With will be of the glazed pattern and are manu: Imperial Maritime Customs, Total Shiab, brought by those ships from all parts of the world, signatures on the promissory notes were those guests. Sir Frederick Lugard was accom structure, built in concrete and brick. The brick Mr. A, H. Haris, Commissioner, Chinese the commodities which he desir

mor, Capt. P. H. Mitchell Taylor, A.D.Cto of the world are lying 350 that China can dispose European and two Chinese experts be called, His Excellency was the party who had factured by the Government tile and cement Mr. Morar, Tastei Lee, Lient-Com. Beck Once Again I would say that she, Europeans, to be appointed by himself and proceeded from Hongkong consirting of works in Honam. The site of the station be with, R.N., Mr. Chang Chow-lin, Mrrealism that our interests in this the Chinese by the Registrar-General.

Sir Benry Berkeley could do consent to the Simson, Private, Secretary, Hos. dr. F. H. sorted to to secure a good foundation. The Fung, Mr. F. Fischer, Mr. Secretary Che section, the greater must be the

Capt. P. H. Mitchell Taylor, ADC, Capting all soft ground piling will have to be re- A Hale (Hongkong Daily Press), Mr. suggestion. The experts to be appointed he May, C., Colonial Secretary, Mr. A. G. M. dimensions of the building are: 170 fest long Mr. C. M. Keay, the Punggu, Magistrate, Tactai Taid should be present in Court during the trial Fletcher, Assistant Colonial Secretary, and by 60 feet wide. In designing the structure, Chang, Me, Yo, Mr. Chang, Director Chang, Mr. the other; and that a foolish and

identical, thatthegreatses The Chief Justice remarked that that was not Lieut. C. W. Beckwith, R.N., Assistant Harbour, the architects have taken great care to give.it Chow, Mr. B. T. B. Boothby, Capi F. C. Harris, of Isolation of Jealousy will Dacestary. It was not done in the Imperial Master. Bask of China's case,

Sir Henry submitted that the proceeding wased to Tong Shan to inspect the new quarters architectural embellishments it will have Doric Netherlands, the Sub. Prefect of Nambol, Mr.

After a short respite the guests were conduct; station building: Without any superfuity of Mr. C. S. Paget, Mr. G. E. Huijgen, Consul for Sir, for your gund wishes for the

a strictly plain elevation suitable to a railway Commander Liu; Mr. W. W: G. Ross, M. Lterests of those who originate 'pot.regular, çe

of the railway staff. Most of the officials pro- columes made in the now Kwanglung red R. S. Pratt, Mr. F. Hicks (Chins Mall), Mr. B.

the British tection. I wish ceeded in chair, others on ponies, and a large bricks. The exterior appearance will thus pos number of the guests on foot. The Vicarpy was sent an effect somewhat after the style of the Christiansen, Mr. W. H. Donald (New York that wilbin, any, a couple of years

soccers with the Chiness section, and

bearers who carried two huge dragon flags of steamer as ons proceeds up river to Caston. Hongkong, Mr. Segawa, Consul for Japao, the soldiers, preceding whom were two standard time Costoms which can be seen from the Total, the industrial Commissioner, Mr. Ato Express the hope that we provided with a special, body guard of armed new erection for the Chinese Imperisi Mari Herald), Capi Wu, Mr. J. I. M. Drummond, Le, the whole, rallway will be opened

Imperial yellow. Just as the procession led off To say that the construction will be car

GM Fletcher, Assistant Colonial Secretary, to Tuog Shan an amusing incident occurred as ried out on strictly modern lines, is but to Commissioner of Police, the Salt Commis A wordy conflict between two members of the ings built poder the supervision of this Railway (Imperial Chinese section), B.E the entrance to the grounds of the reception ball repeat what is so well known of all build loner, Dr. Rossler, Consul for Germany, Mr. saldiery and the water police threatened to notable firm of architects, Reinforced concrete

F. Grove, Engineer-in-Chief, Canton-Kowloon Astumes somewhat serious aspect when one will be almost exclusively employed la A2018, of the combatanta screamed out Tai Tails Walle columns, roofs and partitions, while

Admiral Li Carr, Sephor Bekaban, the glost, which served as a rally cry for one of his party the covering to the floors will be of glazed ille a judge to call in outside parties.

Sir Hoary There is no proyísica, made for to raise a carrying pole, Whistles soon, sum pantly of legal manufacture and partly imported

moped the soldiers to the scoop of the np. from abroad. Mr. Calthrop Then it would be a question digoified seratable and what the outcome of the

SERGAT ¡WAS entrusted to the of arbitration, not judicial,

The ground floor will have a vestibule or The Chlef Jusic No, no. I only want visitors worn soon on the march

6ght Way Bode concerned themselves as the main entrance of 60 ft. by 40 ft. them to help moda the handwriting,

building on to Counsel agreed to leave the

1.Tong Shan is a little

wide. Opening out na a bankrupt The Offelal Receiver,, hands-of his Lordship.

eco the thin

the booki hat the discharge be suspended, adding the bankrupt had contracted dabis after

The Chief Jus!

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·BIRTH.

On April 2, 1909, at Shanghai, the wife of A. F. DE LAPRO BARRADAS, of a daughter.

The Honghang Celegraph

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, APRIL 8,' 1999,

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

TOMORROW being Good Friday, there will be no issue of the Hongkong. Telegraph... Paxina telegrams and a brief report of the Governors, visů to Canton' are carroidably bald over from this. Issue.

NEW has reached Singapore of a terrible mus sacre on board the Daich steamer Van Imhay, which occurred in one of the ports of the Sange kis Islands. It is said that minsteen of the crew, Including the European officers, were killed.

ngàn 1 MA, WALL, of flajes and Company, through kis solicitor, Mr. Leo, d'Almada a Castro, ape plied to the Chief Jaslice this morning for bis

Authorities were cited at some length;'

·10 that-proceduro.:

Sir floory (continuing)-We cannot content

evidence at once.. I did not want to come to The Chief Justice hen I must give any conclusion without the aid of experts, but ter. I think it will be unwise to object, I have already made up my mind as the mat Sir, Henry-There is no power for the pro- Mr. Calthrop also agreed with Sir Henry. ifta expers were to be called, he said, they must be in Copet to hear the evidence

cedure.

that the

THE BUILDING, DEFCRIDED,

General, and Mr. C.. H, Ross, representative,

fish and Chinese, Corporation, The tiffin was a sumptoron one

Farmer and H. Bham peng

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thoroughly the lessons of mutual and has potty diguten ed

worthy of the two great alon (Loud Applause.)

CHINESE PREJUD

these two intervening years in

Vicero Jald

of the