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THE HONGKONG. TELEGRAPH SATURDAY APRIL 24 1909.

DEATH OF MR. G. MURRAY, BAIN

"CHINÁ ̈MAIL"

PROPRIETOR OF THE

FABSEN 'AWAY.

competed in not less than three compatitions Points will be awarded as follows

polate.

3 for each carry, say per team. 9. or a for a carry nuder zo yards, or 1 for a touch,

3 for speed adhere 3 for styla....

ceremony, together with Admiral Ll Chun and member of guests who had been invited to the_Tastal for the Development of Native proceed to Heungchow to take part in the core- Industries, The Government guoboktu Kevong - mony is connection with the project wheraby |Ching and Kwong, Hang will convey the it is intended to createŝa rival to Macao. At the last moment, however, the launch was official party from Canton,

found to be out of proper working order and was unable to start even after some repairs bad degree of tension lest they should not reach in been effected. The passengers were in a high

Fortunately, the services of "two-amaller

FATAL ACCIDENT: AT SEALE PEN

LOCAL AND GENERAL

GRAND Councillor Chang Chih-tung has obs llvar.complaint; tained leave of absenco, as bo is suffering from

$1,500 per annum, the Chamber has been forced to discontinus the issuing of Reuter's political telegrams from 31st December, 1908, LI YAU BAM Uhr, ur RUSSO CHINESE BANK

The case of Li Yau Samversus Russo-Chinese Bank appeared to require that some action

21st inst. should be taken by the foreign firms employing. compradores to ensure protection against the theregrettable demise of Mr. Geo. Murray Baloj News was received at about "noon 'to-day of assotharised acts of such compradores,

The committee took legal advice and drafted 1ste proprietor of the China Mail," Ltd. It was * proposed joint advertisement warning the

koown that the late gentleman was in failing. public that certain signatures must be obtained health for some time. With a view to recup from the signatorics in their respective business / Bralion, the deceased journalist proceeded homeous working of a team,' Points.will be deduct cargo-boat was capsixed and three man thrown Wai Hof, to its destination" at 4 p.m. in the concluded last Monday.. This prisoner pleaded

before any business transaction settled through the agency of their respective compradores, or their staffs, would be recognised as binding.

Although wall received the movement was not unanimously supported, and the committee, feeling that action should be unanimous to be effective, did not proceed further io the matter, CHINESE EMIGRATION ORDINANCE, 1889, This question has again, been dealt with and further correspondence of a confidential nature has passed between the Chamber and the Go verament.

The Committee much regret, however, that the Secretary of State is not in a position to Pre-open the question.

*; HONGKONG VOLUNŢELĀ RESERVE

ASSOCIATION

A letter from Sir Henry Berkeley, the chair mag of the Hongkong Volunteer Resorve As. sociation, was considered in which it was gested that in order to strengthen the Volun Teer Crops it might be feasible for the heads of fitmis and backing and other companies when engaging employees in England to make it a condition of engagement that they should inin the local Vounteer Corps if required to do so by their employers."

The Chamber regretted that it could not see its way to recommend the adoption of the scheme in view of many difficulties which were likely to embarass employers in the practical working of the scheme.

.MEMBERSHIP.

about two years ago and returned to Hongkong at the end of last year. The change, however, apparently did not return him to his former robust health, and this foregoon, Mr. Bais' suc-

combed to his ill-health at his residence, "Bir Dam Brae," Conduit Road.

On the tail instant, a cargo-boat, fully laden with bricks and other building materials, bound for Canton from Honam, came into

I connection with the Japan Sugar Company been arrested up to 18th lust, scandal twelve membera af parliament have,

Note.-Style means the proper and work. collision, with a towing launch named_SA time to participate in the auspicions ceramonY: THERE Was only one case on the calendar for?

manlike handling of spasm and the synchronos when in the middle of the stream. The into the river, of whom one was drowned. The remains of the deceased could not be recavar-" ed from a team should the Judge observe any

-ed until two days afterwards, when the corpse mombor carrying his spear lo a dangerous aud

sportsmanlike manner

was found near the Dutch Folly.

The Judges will deduci, points if in their opinion a team be moving at too slow a pace.

R.AA Team-Col Chamler, Capt. Brierley, Capt, Finch.

"B Team-Capt. Clime, Capt. Leab; Mr Moore

3 The Buff-A-Team-Major Eaton, Mr Potter, Mr. Green.

According to "Who's Who," the late Mr. George Murray Bain was born on the 24th August, 1842, and was a native of Montrose, Scotland. He received his eddssalon at the Montrose Borough School. He came to Hoog. kong on the oth Fabrasry, 1864, and Joined the China Mail as sub-editor and reporter.den, He subsequently became editor and in 1872, took over the proprietorship. During 1887 and t881, he took an active part in fighting the vicious policy of the than Governor,Sir John Popu Hennessy. He bad cousistently upbeid British interests and maintained an impartial attitude towards other nationals, He was one of the interent in all public movements and was a oldest journalists to the Far Kast and took an keen supporter of all aports. He joined with the late Dr. N. Denoys in starting the China Review in 1872. Ha converted the China Mfail into a private Limited Company in October, 1906. He was a member of the Hongkong, Jockey and Cricket Cluby, ":

"THE FUNERAL.

aged inst..

Yesterday afternoon, the mortal remains of the late Mr. Geo. Murray Bain, were laid to rest in the presence of grief-stricken relativor The committee strongly sympathised with and a large number of sorrowing friends. To the Volunteer movement and its members testify to the high esteem in which the deceas were prepared to do all in their power to encoured was held throughout his long carear la the age volunteering among their employees. Colony for his sterling character, a large portion of the Colony's commercial community turned The membership of the Chamber for 1908 out to pay their last respects to the memory consisted of 23 individual members and 128of the deceased. The funeral cortège was met firms. During the year Mesir. Lasts, Wege-at the Monument by a large number of those ner & Co., Luigens, Elotsmann & Co, and Lai

'who had known the deceased in his life-time and Hing Hong" retired from business and Masers followed the procession to the cemetery. Rumjhao & Co., China Traders' Insurance Co., Ltd., A; Ebrahim & Co., and Mr. E. C. Ray, resigned. Mr. Wm. Danby, an old member of the Chamber, died. The following were elected to membership:--Messid. Wallem & Co., Lowe & Bingham, Netherlande India Commer. cial Bank Percy Smith & Seth, Gen. Grimble, F. P.. Talati and the Asiatic Patroleum Co

· Ltd. The election of the two last named re- ¡quires the confirmation of the Chamber.

Among those seen at the graveside were dirs, G. H. Edwards and Mr. Horace Bain (chief moumers); Hon. Mr. F. May, Hos. Dz. Ho Kaison Mr. W. Chatham, Hon. Mr. E. A Hewathy Hop. Mr. A. M. Thomas, Mr. Aratheon Seth, Mr. J. J. Leiris, Consul for. Portugal, Mr. A. Shelton Hooper, Dr. M. Alkinson, Messrs. C. Mcl. Messer, A. Chap min, G. Grimble, E. J. Hughes, H. N. Mody. G. P. Lammeri, J. A. Jupp, A. O'D, Gourdin, H. P. White, W, Armstrong, R. Shewan, David Wood, J. 3. Andrews, H. F. Campbell, In the early part of 1908 the Chamber los! C. 1. Lafrents, F. Maitland. J. M. Beck, I. the services of Mr. A. G. Wood on his retirement Grant Smith, A. Findlay Smith, J. Nicholson, fraui business and departure for home. Mr. W. Humphreys, A. C.. Moorę, G. }. B. Sayer, Wood has been closely associated with the

Dr. I. Thomson, Messrs. D. Clarke, G. Piercy, Chamber for nine years, and the deep interest. W. Bolles, C. Klinck, B. H. J. Craig, E: M. he always took in public and commercial of Hazeland, J. F. Boulton, and representatives of fairs and the knowledge he possessed of these rendered his services to the Chamber of grent" value.

COMMITTEE.

The vacancy has since been filled by Mr. J. W. G. Bonnar. **

The Hon. Mr. Henry Keswick, and Mr. A. Fuchs baving left the Colony their places were filled by the Hon, Mr. W. J. Gresion and Mr. O. Brodersan. The committee very much re- gret the death of the latter gentleman which Occurred at Shanghai. The vacancy thus caused has since been filled by the election of Mr. H. A. Siebs.

'CHAMBER'S REPRESENTATIVE ON THE

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. The Colonial Sacratary-informed the Cham ber on the 9th March, 1908, that His Excellency the Governor had granted six months' leave of absence to the Hon. Mr. E. A. Hawelt sud, therefore, requested the nomination of a tem porary member of Council'in his place,

A special general meeting of members was held on the 17th March last at which Mr. Murray Stewart was unanimously elected. His Excel- lency the Governor afterwards. signified his approval of the nomination.

The Chamber is very much indebted to Mr. Murray Stewart for the attention devoted to its interests during his term of office.

The Hop Mr. E. A-Hewett on returning in October last resumed his seat on the Legisla Live Council,

FINANCES.

The expenditure for the year 1908 has ex; ceeded the income by $572.87, en increase of $165,ța as compared with 1907).

The expenses show a small increase of $63.35. Receipts from Reuter's political tele grams, members' subscriptions and interest, less increases in market report and annual re port sales of $18.98, account for a decrease of 3202.77 pf which the first usmed item is respon. Bible for $146.42.

GENERAL.

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The past year has been marked by a great Increase in letters of trade inquiry from Europe, America and through the foreign Consuls, and the Committee regard this as a satisfactory in dication of the increasing usefulness of the Chamber

SOLDIER'S SAD DEATH,

LOSES HIS LIFE WHILE BATHING, A very sad bathing fatality, the first, and, it to be hoped, the last, of the season, occurred last Wednesday afternoon, when Drummer Wooley, belonging, to The Buffs, lost bis life. while bathing in the harbour.

From what we have been able to gather, it would appear that the deceased drummer, afges with two other friends, in the same raginíént, had been boating near Shan-ki-wan/ Road. Finding the summer heat too strong, one of the soldiers proposed a dip, and the next mo ment, the deceased and another drummer named Spaskea borb jumped into the water for

spell of swimming. Shortly afterwards, Wooley cried for help. His comrade lost no time in proceeding to bis friend's rescue, Sparkes, however, could ant see the deceased. A few moments later, Sparkes felt someone tightly clutch at his foot. The drowning man held on in this fashion for some lula time but he gradually released his bold, presumably through exhaustion. Soon afterwards, the de ceased sank and since then nothing has been seen of his dead body,

Fylt is expected that the late drummer's dead body will in all probability be found floating in the water round about the vicinity whare the tragedy occurred,

THE British North Borneo Herald says:-Mr. and Mrs. Bridgor left by the ss; Darvel on the soch plt. Mr. Hutchinson takes Mr. Bridger's place as Engineerlio charge of the Chien Borneo Company's Slipway-A large party of Europeans assembled on the sa, Borneo, which sailed for Hongkong on the 22nd, to say good- bye to Mr. W. D. Jupp who goss to Hongkong to join the Hongkong branch of the Chiom Beman Co. Mr. Jupp, has been in the service of the Chins Boroco Co. io Borneo for some 12 years and be will be greatly missed by his many

The Fress.

The wreaths sent were both beautiful and community being among the rest. numerous, bames of leading members of the

HONGKONG GYMKHANA CLUB.

SATURDAY'S PROGRAMME,

The programme of the first meeting to be held at the Happy Valley, to day, the 24th jast. (weather permitting) is ás follows:

1.-3.30 p.m.-ONE MILE FLAT RACE-For

Subscripting Griffias of Season Jon

Winners: weight for inches as per scale. one race at 1959 Meeting 5 lbs," extin"; twó or more races to. lbs., Extra, Non-winning placed.ponies allowed 2 lbs. Unplaced run- Ders allowed 5 lbs. Jockeys who bava not won more than two official races in Hong. kong, Shanghai or Tientsis allowed 5, lbs. Entrance fee 15.00. 1st Prize: Presented. 2nd Prize: $25.00. Entrance fees to go, to Wioner.

Mr. C. E. Anton's Duckerry, 156 lbs,* Mr. Blank's Grey Back, 150 lbs.t Mr. M. M. Brice's Gambler, 153 iba.* Ms. D. Li Ms Tamar, 150 lbs:* 'Me Drydidunt's Barry, 1öz lbs.§.

Hon Mr. W. J. Gresson's Little Det Rose,

.154 lbs.t

Commodore H. Lyon's Swan, 16à ̈lbe.j Mr. H. G. Moore's Lyemun, 353 lbs. Mr. Moregold's Backstay, 165 lbs.§.

*Allowance of 2 lbs. deducted, + Penalty of gibs.

Penalty of io lbs.

-3.50 p.m.-GYMKHANA STAKES-Valus 5100, Distance Ons Mile. For all Chios Ponies. Catch weights at 30 s, 6 lbs, Winners of an open race or open Griffin race 5 lbs. exfra. Non-winning Subscrip. tion Griffias allowed 5 lbs. Jockeys who have gut won more than two official races in Hongkong, Shanghai or Tientsin allowed 5 lbs. A Cap 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 Beason, counting 4 points for a first; 2 for a second and for a third, the benefit of marks al ready scored to pass with the Pogy on a sale. Any winner of the race to carry 5 lbs. extra for each' win in subsequent starts for the Race, but in the event of a pony carry. ing the penalty not winning, 2 lbs, to be deducted next time he starts. Such 2 lbs, to remain deducted until he was again when he will carry the full Penalties with- out deduction. Penalties accumulative up to 15 lbs. Entrance fee $5. 2nd Prize: $25. (Half

entrance fees to go to winner.)

Mr. Dryasdust' Barry, 146 lbs. Mr. Dryandast (Triad, 146 lbs Mejor. W. A. Eaton's Game Chick, rţi lbs. Hon. Mr. W. J. Gresson's Garth, 146 lbs. Mestre Leab and Moore's Sportsman (late

Valga) 151 155.

PRATAS ISLANDS DISPUTE

Isainches were secured and they, towed the the April Criminal Bussions which opened and afternoon instead of at the scheduled time. guilty, therefore the service of a jury was not

required. THE NEW PORT OF HEUNGCHOW. Yesterday, the cruiser Klang K, having on H.E CHANG Chib-tung intends to select ane board H.E. Viceroy Chang Jes-chup, and the hundred students from the Peking University A lélegram was received from the people of cruiser Kiang Ching with Admiral Li Chus and and graduates from colleges in Japan, and Swatow by the Society for the Protection of where they moored for the night and left again for study.

party on board, left here forthe Boga Tigris Farts send them to the United States of America Boundary Rights in Canton, in which the So-early this morning for Heungchow, The Can- ciety was urged to strenuously maintain the Chinese claim for the ownership of the Pratas with the development of the new city, which ton officials appeared to be greatly interested Islands. A significant passage in the com- munication was: Praias Islands there are in

will doubtless become, a rival to the Portuguesa China, but no Chizese are to live on them!"

port of Macao, especially at the present time, when the question of the delimitation of Macao is exercising Chinssä and Poŋugdose alikė.

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4 "B" Team-Capi. Barker, Mr. Crookes

Mr. Wedd. 513th Rajputa Capt, Corbolt, Mr.

REPORTED DISCOVERY OF COAL MINES, Liepmaur, Mr. Marsh.

Two coal mines have recently been disco THE HONGKONG Mounted TROOP:

vered, one in the Ma Chik Ling bills and the "A" Team-Lieut. Ross, Trapper Gedge, other in the Fes Ngor hills in the district of Trooper Dupree.

2 "B" Team-Sargt. Blason, Trooper Max Paru. A merchant named Lo Sit Ting has well, Trooper Mcllwraith...

applied to the officials for permission to deve 44.30 p.m. THREE QUARTERS OF A MILE OP the mineral sources, but has been refused FLAT RACE For Subscription Griffins of ceed personally to the locality to make an the privilege The Panyu Magistrate will pro- any Season which have never won as official inspection of the mines, in order to ascertain race: Weight for inches as per scales: Un the nature of the minerals before granting the placed runners allowed 3 lbs. To be ridden applicant's request, nul by Jockeys who have net won more than twee vint dans official races in Hongkong, Shaoghai' or

wilbabertad de a 19th April, Tientalo, Entrance fee S First Prize On the rgth instant, fiva junks which left

JUNKS HELD UP. Presented and Prize: $25.00. (Entrance Shui Hing together for Canton, when passing fees to go to winner.) Mr. G. E. Anton's Dockerry, 158 lb,

the Kam Kai creek, were bold up by a number Capt. S. Barker's Shaun Aboo, 152 iha.

of pirates, who bad previously bidden them Mr. M. M. Brice's Gun Duck, 158 lbs.

selves on bath sides of the banks. The pirates Mr. F. B. Deacon's Butcher, 152 lbs.

were armed with rifles with which they planned. Mr. D. L. M. Tamar, 152 lbs.

to attack the craft. The crews of the junks Mr. K. K. Little Nemo, 149iba*

offered vigorous resistance but were unable to Admiral Lambton's Kamranb, 155 lbs,

pass through. The crews parfosco had to yield, Mr. H. G. Moore's Lyemun, 155 lbs.

whereupon the pirates boarded the junks, from * Allowance of 3 lb

which they removed money and articles to the value of about $8,ood. During the engagement 5.-4.50. p.m.-WELTER RACE. HALFA between the two parties, the accountant of one MILE For all China Pony Hacks or Polojunk was killed, and some fifteen others were Tonies. Catch Weights 13 stone, Open to Rounded... Members of Jockey and/or Polo Clubs, also Members of both Services. Entrance fee $5. First Prize: l'resented. 2nd Prize: $25.00. (Entrance fees to go to winner,)" Captain G. T. Brierley, R.A. Catalan Bay, 182 lbs. Mr. C. E. G. Davidson's Seraph, 181 lbs. Major H. Findlay's Billy, 187 lbs. Major H. Findlay's Polo Stick, 182 the. Mr. K. K.'s Droschkengaul, 182 lbs. Mr. H. G. Moore's Banksia Rose, 18x lbs. Dr. J. W. Noble's Double Zero, 182 lbs. 55.10 p.m.-ONE AND A QUARTER MILE

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FLAT RACE.. HANDICAP For all-China Ponies, Entrance fee $5. First Prize: Fresented, and Price: $25. (Entrance fees to go to winner.)

Mr. Blank's Grey back, 145 lbs. Mr. M. M. Brice's Gambler, 141 lbs. Capt. G. T: Brierley's Sidier Dhu, 742 lbs. Mr. Dryasdust'a Harry, 152 lbs. Mr. Dryasdust's Triad, 150 lbs, Major W. A. Eaton's Game Ohick, 145 lbs. Major W. Enton's Vino, 145 lbs. Major H. Findlay's Shaudygoff, 139 lbs. Major H. Findlay's White baît, 140 lbs.. Hon. Mr. W. J. Gresson's Garth, 150 lbs. Mr. K. K's Highland Heather, 136 lbs, Messrs. Leah & Moore's Sportiman late Vol

RB, 154 lbs.

Mr. L. M. Leeson's Seafoam, 161 lbs. Hop. Mr. F. H. May's Astral, 154 lbs. Mr. Moregold's Backstay, 149 15. Dr. J. W. Noble's Strathdailes, 145 (*.

CANTON DAY BY DAY.

DISASTROUS FIRE AT SAN CHIKUNG [From Our Own Correspondent,]

THE DELIMITATION, OF MACAO,, Him; the Special Commissioner appointed to At a p.m. on the 21st instant, HE. Ko Yu conduct negotiations with the Portuguese Gav- meat over the question of the delimitation of Macao, arrived here from Hongkong in the cruiser Klang. Ta. It is learnt that Too tai Im Ku and Total Wu Kwong Chin have received instructions to assist the Commissioner in his work. H.E. Ko was accorded a warm reception by the members of the Society for the Protection of Boundary Rights on his arrival at, LEATHER FACTORY TO BE SHORTLY OPENED the Whorl.

The Canton officials are making preparations to open a leather factory, which will be located in Tsang Po, close to the waterworki. . The capital to be raised for the Government con- Cern is said to $150,00 3,7-

Maritimes) that the cargo of silk shipped on We are faformed by the Agents (Messageries board the s. Tourans, which left this port on the 16th March, was delivered in Lyons on the 17th April/

THE Waiwupa contemplates obtaining a soitle-

Seoul and the Japanese Minister in Toklo on ment for Chiasse residents in Korea, and has been consulting with the Consul General in the subject.

THE Chinese Engineering and Mining Co.'s the week ending 3rd April, 1999, amounted to total output of the Company's thras äunes for

893 toos and the sales during the period. 370333 to Par

to Navies and Daval sffalis. His Highness. PRI CE Su ibtends to organizsa Department for the translation of books and papers relating also purposes paying a visit to the different harbours to fix on the naval batera art LAST Monday, afternoon, Kakba Singh, the warder, who was charged with supplying a pri- soner in gaol with pork, was discharged. Mr.

FATAL ACCIDENT AT BRA, '*.** At about 12 o'clock last night, a steam launch H. Kemp held that it was got proved that named Kroong Shing collided with a native defendant look the pork into the gaol and giv house-boat in the Macao Passage off Shameening the pork to a pelioner was not an offence. and the latter was capsized owing to the fora of the impact. At the time of the accident, there

It is stated that the Portuguese Minister has were on board the house-boat about a dozen gone back on his agreement to cancel the ---persons four or five-of-whom are reported to Canton-Macao Railway concession-and-dem have been drowned. The night being: dark mands that the line should, be built jointly by and the current strong, it prevented the unfor-

Chinesa and Portuguese. The Waiwúpu, how- Dale ones from being rescued.

ever, has not replied to him in the matter.-N. C. D. News.

DEPARTURE OF EX-TARTAR GENERAL, The Caston éx-Tartar General Chong left here to day by the O. M. S. N. Co.'s steamer Bangtah for the North. H.E. Viceroy Chang Jen Chun, the Provincial Treasurer, the Judge, the Salt Comptroller and several other officials assembled at the Government Tien Tiz Wharf ta give the departing official a hearty, sood-off and at the same time requested bim'to convay their best wishes to His Majesty the Emperor.

ANOTHER FATAL ACCIDENT AT SEA

On the morning of the 16th instant, a passen- ger junk in tow of a steam launch, which was proceeding to Shui Hing from Canton, when nearing a place called Shui Kai Hou, came into collision with another passenger junk which was bound for Ko Yiu. The latter vessel was considerably damaged and subsequently sank. At the time of the accident, there were on board the wreck some fifty people, three of

whom were drowned.

MACAO'S RIVAL.

H.E. Viceroy Chang Jen Chun will, together with Admiral Chus, proceed on the 21st inst., to take part in the ceremony in connection which will take place on the following day. It with the development of Heungchow city, is ascertained that it is also the intention of H.E. to pay a visit la. the Portuguese Colony resator of that settlement,

of Macao and pay an official call on the. Gov.

Canton, 16th April

On the 14th instant, in the market town of Sad Cheung, which is situated close to the newly-opened trade mart of Kung Yick Fau, while a theatrical performance was being given a fire broke out in the matshed through; the upsetting of a kerosene oil lamp. The Bates in a short space of time burns down the whole of the bamboo structure and spread over a large area to the shops in the neighbouring streets named Wah Hing and Cheupg Shing, of which over eighty in number were completely gutted, It is fortunate that at the time the fire originated, the performance had not started; and more. over there was only a small number of people present at the matshed, who were all able to effect their escape safely, with the exception of a few, who sustained slight injuries when attempting to hurry away from the scene of the conflagration. The fire coptibued to bara for fully five hours. Owing to the absence of the latest fre-extinguishing apparatus, the fire caused much more serious damage than would otherwise have been the case.

FOREIGN AFFAIRS IN CANTON.

Having been appointed Inspector of Finance to the province of Fukien, Tadai. Im Ku, the present Director-General of the Bareas of Foreign Affairs to the Liang Kwang Viceroyalty

است که بشده و داره

20th April,

KIDNAPPING EXTRAORDINARY... Three weeks ago a man named Sia Kas, On the 6th instant a number of eunuchs were manager of the well-known King Shing Co., commanded to be examined by the Comptroller silk exporters of Sai Hou Kai, Sha Kee, proof the Imparial Household as to whether they ceeded home to take part in the annual ap- cestral tomb-worshipping at Woog Lin, in Shua Tak district. Siu was somehow or other kidnapped by robbers, who now demand a sumpunishment, of $17,000 for Sia's release. It is reported that the man's relatives have promised to pay $3,000, but the robbers refuse to accept the sum,

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COMMERCIAL.

FREIGHT MARKBI. Messrs. Lamke and Rogge write in their fortnightly circular of 17tb.inst. —

were addicted to opium smoking, and those. who did not attand the examination were to ba banded over to the Judicial Department for

A BLACKSMITH named Trang Kwok was of dered to pay a fioe of 52 in the Police Court, lank Monday, for removing three young birda from their nest in Garden Road on Saturday, The defendant was soet rem .ving the "birds from tree by 'Private E. Cook and Drummer A. Collyer, of The Buffs, and was given in charge PRINCE Chiog is reported to have assured Mr. juio, the Japanese Minister at Paving, that last issue, has been fully maintained, and if

The change for the beiter, reported on in China appreciates Japan's sincerity and that she, (China), will waive her proposal for an ap- actual chartering busineis during the past fort-peal to arbitration if Japan objects to the idea night was restricted to a comparatively small and prefers to settle the questions outstanding compass, there is but one reason, namely, that between the two countries amicably and by the former averplus of toppage has cutirely mutual concession vanished, and that demand has begun to ex- ceed the supply, Liners, fe; the boats of the Chief plofiara Tor to their own

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THE Assistant a Court, last Monday afternoon, during the trial of the Indian warder charged with supplying a pri-: soner with food, that pork formed part of the conduct prisoners after they had completed three years in gaol, qy, an

Tantai Im Ku, who proceeded to Hongkong | business, and has verandering wika.tation and that it was only supplied to good .

sphere up North, and pro tem, there can be no

this now being left to which, after a long spoil of adversity, and four days ago with his family, returned to Can-

themselves inquired after for employment ton yesterday. Taotai Im him handed over charge of the Imperial Telegraph Administra-worth consideration, so that altogether the out- tion to the Expectant Prefect Fung Ying logk, for the next few months at least, may be Kai: It is reported that Taotai Im. will leave described as encouraging. Canton in the course of about a fortnight and Saigon-to-Hongkong After rising to 17 proceed to the province of Fakien to take up cents, the rate relaxed again under the influence of a weaker local rice market. Closing quota- his duties as Inspector of Finance....

tion le 16/181/2 cents, at which rate several boats could be placed,

OUTERIAK Of flague.

Several cases of bubonic plague are reported to have occurred in Canton, especially in the western suburb. The Fong Pin Hospital is, now receiving a number of persons who have fallen victims to the dread disease.

H.E. KO YU HIM.

The Viceroy has sent a deputy to Hongkong to meet the special Envoy, H.E. Ko Yu Him, who is expected here in a couple of days.

atst April.

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A CHINESE PATRIOT. Mr. Chan Wal Po, formerly Director of the Canton Foog Fibg. Hospital, who, after the settlement of the West River: Patrol question last year, proceeded to the Straits Settlements to collect subscriptions from the Chinese resi dents there for the purpose of promoting steam navigation on the West River and the Canton Delta, sesterday sent a telegram to Canton asking the Self-Government Society not to give way as regards the questions of the delimita- tion of Macao and the claim for the ownership of the Praias Islands.

"ANTI-QPÍUM CAMPAIGN,

SUGGESTION TO REPLACE OPIUM REVENUE.

in Canton, will shortly leave here to take up The Canton Anti-Opium Bureau has notified his new appointment. H. E. Viceroy Chang the public that as opium licences in the form Jen Chon is now anxiously making efforts to of wooden bɔards hays been issued to appli obtain the services of an official well conversant cants, the old paper licences will be consider- with the English language and with adequate ed null and void after the 11th day of this experience in foreign affairs to fill the vacancy moon (the goth instant). Opium smokers are but H.E, has not yet secured one considered again warned that if found buying epium with: to be suitable for the important post. H. E. out the necessary opium licences, they will be Chang bas during the last few days wired arrested and punished. to the present Chinese Consul at Tokio, Mr. Wu Ching Yip, and Mr.Wn Lim,'a mém ber of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, offering Chan Hung Yau, a schoolmaster of Chao. them the position, but both the officials decliechow, has submitted a suggestion to the Viceroy ed it. It appears rather difficult to find a man to the effect that in consideration of the de- capable to take charge of the Bureau of Foreign Crease in the opium revenue obtaining at pre- Affairs in Canton as an assistent to the Canton sent, & lax should be levied on marriages good the loss in the Government revenue owing. Viceroy in the administration of affairs of for. and purchase of servant girls in order to make to the policy of the Imperial Government. The Viceroy does not deem it advisable to enforce the levy of the suggested impost, B.E. bas declined to consider the proposal.

eign.mature..

DELIBERATIVE COUNCIL,

Mr. 1. K. Leeson's Soudan, 146 lbs. *: Mr. L. K. Leeson's Seafoam, 151 lbs..

A site having been selected in the vicinity of Hoo Mr. F. H. May's Astral, 15"* lbs.

the Eastern Parade Ground on which to erect Mr Moregald's Backtsay, 1.46 lbs.

'n building for the proposed Deliberative Coun. cil the Viceroy has now instructed WelyOLD Dr. J. W. Noble's Strathdallas, 146 lbs.

* Penally of 5 lb.

Hul Yun Shum to make arrangements for the 3-4.10-P.M.—TENT PEGGING IN SECTIONS OF Purchase of the lauds required for the purpose. THREE-OPAs to teams, mounted on Chica The land owners have been requested to sur: render their title deeds within ten days' time. Ponies, and composed of three mes, repro- santing any recognized unit or club in the is reported that the construction,of the in Colony Thres smell the winning team at each to be presented to tended building is estimated at cost of

competition and at $300,000,

LIKIN COLLECTION.

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the conclusion of the seasons Trophy will be

The collection of Likia dues in Canton dur given to the team which scores the highest aggregate of points all meetings included. ing the second ten days of this moon, es report-

In competing for the mall caps a competitored to the Viceroy by the Likin officials, was Deed not necessarily represent the same unit | 63,521.2.5.4 tasks, being nearly one-third more or club on each and every occasion, but if than the amount collected in the preceding ten

days.. competing for the aggregate trophy he can obly represent one unit or one club during the season, that is to say he must continue

17th April.

A SUVAL, TO MACAO, VEGA

CANTON-HANKOW RAILWAY, For the and ten days of the and intercalary moon, the number of passengers carried by the Canton Hankow Railway, and the amounts collected in fares were as follows:

中

12tb.....

13th 14th

Number of passengers. Amounts collected.

www.3.96$

$ – 779 20- .............. 390... ALLE

891.65 * 5,039

1,759.35

a. 0,714

1915.

Total

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From Saigon to Singapore several inquiries have reached here in the course of last weeks; attraction for owners, as more profitable em but business in that direction has no longer any. ployment can be found for boats up North. The rate Saigon to Singapore at this moment stands at about 17 cents.

Bangkok: The new rivals to-the North Ger.. man Lloyd, recently alluded to, have at time of writing the first two of their six time chartered boats loading at Bangkok for this port. No details are to hand yet as to what tate of freight has been fixed by the German From Newchwang to Canton several further Company in order to fight the newcomers. Charters have resulted, and owners have been successful in working the thte up to go cents. per picul

From Wubu to Swatow and Cantos tocoage is eagerly inquired after, and rates in view of the limited supply, of suitable craft should ex- porience so appreciable advatice. Present rate

is about 22/23 cents.

is

Conf freights continue very firm, and tonnage as scarce as ever. Moji to Hongkong $1.80 bas again been paid, and Haiphong to Swatow a boat is fixed at $2 per top.

Time-charter: Two Scandinavian steamers have been taken up for short terms by cestalo Haiphong shippers, who have decided to carry out a boycott against the three shipping com panies, which have hitherto monopolized the Haiphong trade.

Sail toppage loading or to load :-None, Bail tonnage disengaged :—None, Departure of sailors-None.

TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.'

Saling. London-Bank T.T. ...................................................19 3/16

10.

demand............19 Do. 4 months' sight summmm Franco-Bank T,T. .......... Viarics-Bank T.T. mommumispinn Gormany-Bank T.T

odja T-T.

Do.. demand win bangkal-Bank T,T. Singapore-Bask T.T. per H.K. 5100 Japán-Bank TIT. sam Java--Bank T.5. mamonomim

******** Buying." #months sight LfOruninimiz............

..: do,

..2.22

A MAN; who is very well known to the police, wascaught red-handedlastSunday tryingtoforce open a locked box in the Chinese Recreation ground. The box belonged to a hawker, from whom the suspect, Le Sai Lau, had stolen it. The instrument used to force up the lid res sembled a Jemmy. Defendant was sentenced to two months' hard labour.

RETURN of visitors to the City Hall Library. and Museum for the week ending the 18th April, 1909-

Noo-Chineso..... Chinese

*

Total

Library, Museum,

375.

128 273 ·2,435

548*

IT is stated by Chinesa contemporaries that.” the youthful Emperor H.M. Høűso Toog, baa been learning Chinese characters for the last two months and is already able to recognize a got number of them and to explain their meaning with great interest to his attendants The Empress Dowager in highly delighted and shows much love for her Imperial nephew... LA CHAN, a coolin with a touch of the pugilist in him, gave one of the attendants of the Tai Ping Theatre a rather rough time last Sunday, The attendant called upon Li Chan to pay a cent for cushion he was using,; Li refused, and when the attendant sitempted to take away the cushion, Li gavo bìm a hammering," "for which he was ordered to pay a fs8 of 55 on

A CHARGE- of alleged embezzlement was brought against Lam Sre Chip, a shopkeeper, of 151, Connaught Read West, in the Folice *Coon, Jast Monday, The complainant was Hui Ching Kau, another shopkeeper, of 38, Tu MI Alley. The numinunivadlia,qui domu ni kaş3. The 'arross was mado on a warrant. Mr. Olto Kong Sing prosecuted, and the case" WAS CO« manded. Particulars are not yet to bandi His Excellency the Governor has been pla

pleased to make the following appointments under Section 7 of the Public Health and Balldings Amendment Ordinance, 1903, (Ordinance No. 23 of 1903)Inspector Albert Collett to be a sanitary inspector for Shaukiwani Inspector Alfred George Dymond to be gaanitary inspeci tor for Aberdeen, and Sergeant George Sim. to be a sanitory inspector for Kowloon City,

In a fight which took place in Hollywood

co Road Do fast Saturday evenlog, coolie bad the third finger of his right, hand broken.. His alleged assallant, Wong Hing, was arrested. It --1/00-|-is-asserted that Wong-and soother man, wem

trying to induce ore Rung Won to migrate to Singapore. Kung refused, and, was struck on 4. the finger with a pole. The injured finger was ****? | amputated Accused was charged, and re

manded on Monday,

6 months' sight L/Ommavimusmerimnmail(9||| 30 days sight San Francisco & New York 4 months' sight-w 1,327,49

jo days sight Sydney & Melbourne 4 months' night France, peni 6 months' sight w

#5 5,544 commu 996-45 “Tỏibipusises 4355 solitassen 708.75

17th..

724-75. ... 4:069 sum... BB4%

*****883.33 *... 6,636. 4,820. +48,184

$9,306.35 $10 addition to the above sum $868 sg ware collected a freight on goods Carried by the railway during the same period.

gabah Maand April.

STRANGE, INCIDENT, The steam launch Wai Hol was to have left

to compete for thoudt or club first selected by It Is reported that the usual coregionies will bim and for so other. To provide for sickness, be formally performed on the 3rd day of the absence from the Colony, or for improvement 3rd moon for the commencement of work to of a team, pow members may fromtimato me connection with the development of Hengge be introduced into a faam, but in order to win chow city, in the district of Heungchow, near the aggregate Trophy two at least ofthe Mem Macao. H.E. Viceroy Chang Jea. Chua has bars composing the winalug team must have i expressed, hin, desire to take part in the here atto o'clock recorday morning with a

4 months' aight Germany....

Bar Silver...00) Bank of England rate correrkand Sovereign généisas queriam,

28

A Russian named Nukoran and a Finn bamed Thomas Karlam were charged-in, the Polica ****** Court, last Monday, with obtaining, alipasSLES on board the steamer 425 Maru without paya ing their fares. The defendant, houslende guilty, bearded the ship at Shangha conted themselves in the feer heyday not discovered until the vessel wall dotarleg the harbour on Sunday,They were fined Spa machi ortwo months hard labour, The" did not ** the fines

Two chair coolles were Basd Gif each, by Mr. F. A. Bareland, in the Folles Court, lass Tuesday for refusing to accept hire while dis- engaged. Mr. Edward Ezra, of Messrs. David, Sassoon and Company, Ltd., was the proad cuter