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Intimation.

A. S. WATSON & CO., LIMITED.

KSTABLISHED A.D. "1841.

CHEMISTS

BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS EXCELLENCY THE

GOVERNOR AND HOUSEHOLD,

Watson's HYGIENOL,

AND

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

Kapsing Island Light

seldom having the opportunity of signing their

BETTER LIGHTING OF APPROACH TO HONGKONG HARBOUR.

OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCK.

FRIDAY JUNE (4 1909.

whal vague.

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GOVERNMENT NOTE ISSUE.

'A TENTATIYE PROPOSAL.

the other hand, it is absolutely necessary to reliable form, as the gas bioys show at times names in an authoritative way, the chil idea

pick up Kapsing isaad to insure settinganly a pin-point of right) are equipped with Appeals to them as peculiarly attractive. When

present time when there is a thin fog or heavy stent attendance. Acat, lens I have seen men correct couran through-the. Pass,” At the be used, dispensing witự thi necessity of con- the chit is signed the bill is paid, until the

rain and one is unable to clearly distinguish | tlöned in such connection,, and if it could be end of the month. Japan, the Oriental

the contour of the land, the Southem fore-depended on would be suitable, as the light is Committee of the Hongkong Chamber of At the monthly meeting of the General Hotel has issued an advertisement that no more

shore of Kapsing Island and the Eastern fore- peculiarly white,"

Commerce, held on the 17th ult, the following bar chils will be accepted. As you know,

I have before emphasized the advantage of a The following correspondence was discussed shore of Lantao Island in the neighbour-

letter from Goverment was considered bood of the Fair are so much alike that it is prominent stricture af that place as a disting when the placard appears in a hotel stating at the meeting, on 17th May, 1909, of the

Colonial Secretary's Office, that no chils will be received that is tant General Commitice of the Hongkong Chan-most impossible to distinguish one from the guishing mark or guide in a fog. As the proverb

18th. April, 1999, other, especially so. if the course across the ways:—"All cats are gray in the dark," so io a antount to saying that anybody who is any. | bar of Commerce:-*

harbour has been altered several times to clear shifting fog all rocks and trees loss their iden- the Governor has at the present time under Sin-1 am, directed to inform you thaf H. E, body can sign to his heart's content. The

Colonial Secretary's Office, junks when bolt time and position are some-tity and are not recognizable, seen for a second consideration the question of the introduction action of the Oriental Hotel in Kobu will

Hongkong, 29th March, 1909.

or two and then covered up again it is impos in this Colony of a Government Note Issue on Sir Iam directed to acknowledge the ro- be appreciated best by those who have encouncelpt of your letter of the 18th Instant in which

Now with a small white house (in which to zible to locate them with certainty, butà structure the lines of the system already adopted in the tored the discomfort of attempting to make you state that in the opinion of the committee keep the light) bailt on the Southern fore-share of lines and angles, seen if only for a moment: Straits Settlements, and I am to inquire what ends ineet at the end of a strenuous month, of the Chamber of Commerce the institution of of Kapsing Island this difficulty would dis-differing altogether from surrounding objects, are the views of your Chamber on the subject, Double, the chit system has its advantages,

appear, as the one, shore would then have a speaks for itself, and I would suggest, if not a “distinctive Thatk and the erection of the light | house, some form of beacon,bither coneprobalisk and, until they get used to il, some persons

would then be quite as useful during the day shaped, with a pole and basket on top, rather may be inconvenienced by the new departure

at it would be at night.-I remain, &C.,

bigh up as fogs 'drift around in bunches and to be made by the Oriental Hotel in Japan, but

layers, and what may be visible at one level it is doubtful if anyone conversant with the

may not be so lower down or higher up. Such structure should be distinctively coloured. facts would deny that the evils arising out of

Striped black and red are, '1 think, the best the system seriously counterbalance any merita

seen colours la a fog, it may possess: On the one hand, hotels and other establishments where the signing of chits is permitted are frequently put to great trouble and loss in collecting the amounts due, more particularly in bad times such as thore through which we are now passing." On the other hand, it is a truism to say that the

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BUBONIC PLAGUE! fatal easiness of putting ons's name, to a 'chit

presents a great temptation to many persons,

It has been proved by repeated experiments. | especially those new to the Far East, to spend that "WATSON'S HYGIENOL in the more money than they can safely afford. Mary a man of limited means, who has no desire to most potent agent for the destruction of fleas, especially rat fleas.

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It has now been proved that Plague is conveyed to human beings by means of flea from rats which have died of this disease.

All risk of infection can be avoided by washing the floors, etc., or sprinkling where the fleas are likely to be with a dilute solution

of "WATSON'S HYGIENOL" A. 101. spoonful to a pint of water, or a teacupful to three gallobs, makes a solution of the strength required for this purpose."

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Light on the southern end of Kapsing Island the Harbour to the Capiuimus. is urgently required as a leading light across

In this connection I am to inform you that the placing of a beacon on the Bansaniah Rock has been under the consideration of this Government and it is suggested that if a light

·were placed on such a beacon' the purpose” of would be better served than by placing a light Jurnishing a leading light for the Cipruimun

in the position your Committee suggest while at the same time what is a serious danger to navigation would be marked.

I am to add that the Government will be glad to learn the opinion of the Committed of the Chamber of Commerce on the above sug gestion.-{"am, &c.,

(Sgd.), A. G. M. FLETCHER, for Colonial Secretary..

The Secretary,

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(Sgd), R. D.TLOMAS,

Master, s.s. Heungsian

E. A. M. WILLIAMS, Esq.,

Secretary, Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce.

I endorse all Capt. Thomas' remarks re light on Kapsing Island, After many years' ex- 'perience as a pilot to Canton I have no hesita

tion is saying that the only safe guide through Capsing Mun Pass is a light on Kapsing Island, A light on Bansansiab Rock intended as a guide through the Pass would only increase the existing danger.

(Sgd), T. H. CHRISTIE. The following reply was sent to the Govern

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Hongkong Chamber of Commerce, 17th April, 1909. Sir,-1 have the honour to acknowledge the. receipt of your letter of the 19th March, 1909, (No. 8814/1904) in reply to mine of the 18th idem having reference to the institution of a light on the Southern end of Kapping Island.

(Sgd.), Chas, V. LLOYD, Master, FotekaN.

Hongkong, May 6th, 1999.

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The following letter from Capt. Clarke das been received to-day: -

Hongkong, Tath May, 1909,

Proposed Light Kapsing Island”. Sir,-In reply to your inquiries, the general opinion of our Commanders is that the most suitable situation for the light would be on the Southern end of Kapsing Island at an elevation of 30 feet above High Water.

Light-Bright, occulting, of Sixth order, visible for five miles on a clear night.

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Structure-Similar to Ma-wan Island light house. This would be considered 'n good dis- tinctive mark in a fog during day time..

Fog-signal-Bell, worked automatically as in use on the Iron, Barrier ocar Whampoo. In fog or thick rain sound would be a safer warning than the off chance of seeing the stricture of the light tower. I recommend this suggestion to the consideration of your Com

(Sgd.), W. B. CLARKE,

The Chamber of Commerce.-

the Government

The following acknowledgment was sent to

-Chamber of Commerce, Hongkong, 31st March, 1909. Sir, have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 29th March, 1959, (No. 8824/1994) in reply to mine of the 18th My Committee having consulted the princi- instant on the subject of the institution of a pal Companies interested with regard to the Light on the Southern end of Kapsing stand counter-proposition of the Government that and asking the Chamber for an expression of a light on Budaaosiah Rock would better

pinion as to the suggestipa of placing a bea-serve the purpose of tarnishing & cadmitted.—I am, &c.,

ing light for the Kapsuimu, the opinion of the representative shipping Companies" is, bow set forth in a memorandum dated gth |E. A.M. WILLIAMS, Esq, April, 1909, prepared by Capt. Lloyd, Master of the s.. abhan, which I now beg to enclose. Capt. Lloyd's opinion is supported by a letter dated 16th April, 1959, from Capt. Thomas,

live extravagantly, finds when bis moall's chits are presented that he has unwittingly crippled his resources to a very unpleasant, extent. To the chit in fact, not a few cases of fiosocial em: barrassment and some tragetties-could read. ily be traced. All this is old news to most of our readers, not to say platitadinous, but even platitudes have their uses, and in the case of the "chit" system the abuses to which it is

Con on the Husnosiah Rock. subject can hardly be insisted upon too often.

The above matter is now receiving my Com We understand, says, the Köhe Heralif; that|mittee's attention-I have &c., other well-known hotels here have under con- sideration a step similar to that now announced -by-the Oriental, and if, as it is to be hoped-will- be the case, they decide to take the same course, a great deal will have bech done toward

(5gd),, EA, M. WILLIAMS,

Secretary,

Hon. Mr. F. H. MAY, C.M., :

Colonial Secretary.

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Secretary.

Secretary," Chamber of Commerce.

It was decided to forward to the Government a copy of the letter received from Capt.W Clarke containing the views of the Commanders

endorsed the views thereiù expressed.

2. This matter was last under consideration. -in-1899 when the Government decided' to awalt

the result of the experiment in the Straits Settlements, which appsats to, have been at- ended by a certain measure of succem.-I am, alc.,

*(Sgde}, F. H. MAY,

Colonial Secretary.

The Chairman,

Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce,

Hongkong Obamber of Commerce,

21st April, 1909,

Sir-1.have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your.lattar of 15th April, 1999, (No...) 8641/1998) stating that His Excellency the of the introduction into this Colony of a Govern=" Governor has noder consideration the question ment Note Issue on the lines of the system already adopted in the Straits Settlements, and to state that this matter is receiving tiny Com- milton's attention. bave &c.,

(8gd), K. A. M. WILLIAMS,

Secretary.

Hon. Mr. F. H. May, C.M.C., Colonial Secretary.

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It was decided to ask the Government for fuller details of the scheme, the following big mong the more important points upon which the Committee wished to be informed - . The general lines which it is proposed to adopt.

2. The arrangements for exchanging dollars into notes and vice versa,"

(n) Whether the Government will have their own treasuries and staff for work. ing the įssun.

(3) If not, what allerostive system haya.

they in view.

3. To what extent do the Government es

Master of the s.s. Heungakan, the first of the of vessels of that Company, The Committee imate the revenue of the Colony would bene.'

The following memorandum prepared by signatories to the letter previously forwarded HYGIENOL IS A POWERFUL restricting the evils for which the "chit" Capt. Lloyd was received:

to the Government by the Chamber. DISINFECTANT AND

Re Light on Kapsing Island.

Capt. Thomas' letter-is endorsed by Mr. T The proposal of the Government, to place a H. Christie, pilot of many years' experience. GERMICIDE

light on the Bussansiah Rock, as a guide

Price per Piat....

Gallon

.50 cents

$2.00

system is responsible. At first, no doubt, the establishments which act in this way may ex-

perience some falling off la their receipts, but, through the Kap Shui Moop, and the opinion A copy of this letter and endorsement is also;

if the principal hotels combine to take joint ac tion, there should be little permanent loss in this respect, while a great advantage would be obtained by the avoidance of bad debts and the need for the troublesome work of collecting A. S. WATSON & CO., After all, a hotel Bar business is essentially

LIMITED,

HONGKONG DISPENSARY

AND

KOWLOON DISPENSARY.

Hongkong, 17th March, roog.

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()sting huntress credimuntest ons should be widressed

to The Manaver.

The Editor will not undertake to be responsible for any rejected. MS, nor to return any Contribution,

that it would furnish more protection to naviga tion than a light on the lower end of Kapsing Island is not likely to find endorsement amongst those who are practically affected by its on Bunsansiah Rock would be, a good thing. While agreeing in the abstract that a light. and welcomed as pointing out the position

of a danger, it nevertheless finds favour as

a bad weather guide through the Pass, and 1 do not think there is bay keen. desire for such, certainly not as a substitute for theone applied for.. As a danger the rock exists, but I cannot call to mind any accident of late connected with it; the ¤afito "Cuman- siah presumably derived from some "Coup-

one that should be on a cash "basis. It is so, almost in every case, at home, and there is no yalid reason why the same system should not prevail in Japan. The Orientalis, we think, to be congratulated on adopting this wise and public-spirited policy, and there is good reason. to believe that will not long be allowed to stand alone ip taking a course which is astry-Wallab," do the old, sailing ship days much in the true interests of the hotels, as it is for the welfare of their customers.

· LOCAL AND GENERAL.

striking.it.

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It seems difficult to explain the reason for going so far afield for the colption of the pro blem it lies so near at hand.

Accurate and fine drawn bearings are of little account in our navigation, with varying

THE German mail of the 5th May was deli-courses, deviations for junks, &c., there „js no. vered in London on the zad inst.

„HOBSCRIPTIÓN RATHS ON ADVANCH), PROFESSOR Takang iwasaburu, of the College DAILY-186 per month.

of Law in the Tokyo Imperial Usiversity, has WEEKLY-S18 por sunum.

been appointed to visit Europe and America The rates per quartor and ter mensem, proportional on official business. Messrs. Katano Jitsuno. Subscriptions, for any porini love than one monthsuke, and Yamamoto Miyepo, Instructors in will be charged en for a full most). The daily issue is delivered free when the aid in the Yamaguchi Higher Commercial School,

sible to mesenger. Posk subscribers can have have been appointed to visit China. chair emplen sletivored at their residence without

IT WAS' „ány extra chargó. „Un popios want by post an itical $1.80 per quartar in charged for postage. The postage on the workly Jue to any part of the

world (280 cents per quarter;--- "Singla "Copies, Daily, an cante. Weekly, twenty.

Ova conta (for cash' suly),

MARRIAGE.

'expected that Sir Francis Piggott (Chief Justice) would have delivered his decision to- day is the case in which Captain C. W. Mitchell, master of the steamer Fook Sang, is suing John Lemm, the architect, for damages for alleged misconduct with his wife. His Lordship had not bad sufficient time to consider the various

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sed. by so representative a selection of "ex- My Committee feel that the opinions expres

perienced navigators are entitled to the fullest

consideration and would ask therefore that the Government be good enough to recossider the

question.

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should be glad if Capt. Lloyd's memo. andom may be returned. I have, &c.

(Sgd), EA. M. WILLIAMS,

Secretary.

Ron, Mr. F: H. May, C.M.C

Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office,

grd May, 1909. Sif-With reference to your letter of the 27th alimo I am directed to inquire what description of light the Chamber recommends should be placed on the Southern end of Kaps. ing Island and in this connection I_enclose à copy of a minule by the Harbour Master dated the 16th ́ultimo.

CANTON DAY BY DAY..

OUTRAGE BY ROBBERS.

· [From Our Own Correspondent]

Canton, 3rd-juhe.. of about two hundred robbers, under the leader At about 9 pm, on the 28th ultimo a gang ship of the robber chief Ng Pai, attacked the, village of Wong Ma Chungio Shun Tak district, where they ransacked thirty-four houses in all and carried away a large quantity of booty to the value of about Sooo. The local militia station was destroyed by the desperadoes two soldiers being killed, while three others fall victims during the engagement between the factious parties. In addition to the booty, the brigands kidnapped seventeen persons, whose whereabouts are not known it prescut. The victims of the outrage have now reported the case to the Canion officials.

I return herewith Capi, Lloyd's memorandum,ed Leung To, in Namboi, where a chemist's

time for taking or using such, keen eye-sight'am, &c', and good judgment are the essentials of our piloting, and the actual visual fixing of the objective is what is prented, and not the inying down of a course which cannot be adhered to..

1 may point out that the rock is not an ob-

The Secretary,

(Sgd.), F. H. May, Colonial Secretary.

Chamber of Commerce. Hon. Colonial Secretary, Mr. Lloyd cer- tafely makes a very good point in the fact that

courses cannot be relied upon because of the

'A CHEMIST'S FORNOW, On the 29th ultimo, another robbery was committed shortly after 8 p., in a village call establishment was entered and ransacked by about forty robbers. All the valuable articles they could.lay their hands on were taken away and in addition to this, the master of the shop was kidoapped. The method employed by the robbers to enter the premises was to pass off acder the guise of soldiers,

Stacle in any special fairway, and a straight course front the buoys to the Pass (marked by frequent necessity of getting out of the way of

GAMBLING MONOPOLY 'RĖSEMID, - The Board of Re-organisation has now the light) leads a long way clear of it,

It would also seem that financial considera-junks. But the principal point upon which be granted Mr. Yik Kai Hong permission to con tious would, favour the island light, as finding a

lays strees isthe similarity of the appearance of tipue the gambling monopoly of "Pa Pit" foundation on a submerged rock is an expen: seems to be more anxious for some distinguish Kwanglung province for a further period of six | Kapsing Island and, of Ladian leland and be and Shao Piu" lotteries in the whole of sive piece of work.

The common sepse view of the matter would mark, suchusabut, than for a light, which, as years at an annual rental of $1,000,000 plus a seem to be, that the matured opinion of the baye pointed out, would not be visible in thick royalty of 600,000 taels to the Canton Arsenal, the Cantos Government weather. Suchadistinguishing mark could easi-- and $120,000 to men who have bad many years' experiencely and economically be made with a few rocks Cement Works. cussed the subject and weighted-ibe claims of this or the other alternative should be the deter mining factor in the decision as to the site of

(Sgd.), CHAS. V. LLOYD,

Hongkong, 7th April, 1909.

Master, s.s, Falshan. --

The sketch made by Captí Lloyd was laid on the tabe.

On May 29, 190g, at Shanghai, Mrior points submitted, but he istimated this morning and practice' on the route, and who have dislocally obtained and a bucket of whitewash,

ARTHUR A. S. BARNEY, Wiltshire Regiment, Commandant Shangbai Volunteer Corps, to *Jeannie Prentice, widow of W»A. Duncan- Copper, N.D., and daughter of Mrs. John

Prentice.

The Houghang Celegraph

HONGKONG, FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 19091

ABOUT CHIIS...

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that his judgment would be handed down some time next week.

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We have received from the office of the Nip. poo Yusen Kaisha particulars of special sum. mer excursions to Japan ports and back, which will be open to the public from the 1st inst. to the 31st August. The circular contains â schedule of the Company's various vessels and gives a list of spécial reduced tickets which will hold good for the specified period. Special facilities in the way of overland travelling are to be provided.

time of his death.

the light.

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The following letter was received from Capt. R. D. Thomas, Master of the .. Frungshan

S.S. Hangkan,

Canton; 16th April, 1909.' Dear Sir,-1 beg to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the fath instant enclosing a Chamber of Commerce with reference to copy of the reply seat by the Government to the establishing lights on Kapsing hand and Tong Ku. With regard to the Government; proposal to place a light on the Bunsaniah Rock as a guide across the harbour to the Kap Shui Moon, and the opinion that it would furnish more protection than a light oa'Kapsing

CNREST IN 'KWANGTUNG.

(2) But, if it is decided that a light is to be Ca the goth ultimo, the Canton Brigadier Gen- erected there, it would be well if the Chamber era! Wu proceeded to Wei-chow with a detach of Commerce were to say what description of ment of troops on board the gunboats free Bung light (hey advocate. The existing light on and Bol V'in with the a view to keeping a look. Mawan Island cost £ 51, 6, 2. Includjág freight | out on the movements of the revolutionists, who and insurance; but not including Public are alleged to be making attempts to come over Works Department expenses for installation. to Kwangling from Huban to the number If such a light were advocated, it would, in of two or three thousand. Advice to the same addition, involve the expense of salary of light-effect bas reached Capton, and the authorities keepers and of course, oil, etc.

An automatic have given instructions to all military officials (unattended) acetylens light, such as is exten- to take precautions against the perpetration of sively used in Canada with great access, any outrage la reference to yesterday's report would be of much greater power and would that the Vicesoy, has wired urging Admiral cast about $7co, but the cost of salaries would be avoided. This price would include an make the light stipptive and less costly 12 astomatic occulting apparatus which would

(Sgd.), BASIL TAYLOR,

Jun.

28.4.09. Memorandum by Capt. Lloyd' on the pre- ceding minute of the Harbour Masier.

Re-light on Kapsing Island.

Li Chud to returó as quickly as possible from the Paracels Islanda, -it-is-now-learnt that the

auticipation of any disturbances that may Viceroy's doing so is to obtain Admiral Li Chun's services in case they are urgently required in possibly arise.

THE SUNNING RAILWAY.

The amount of the daily collection in fares and freight by the Sunding Railway during the- [the 3rd moon is as follows :-

1st day $641.94; 2nd day $931,54; 3rd day'

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fit as against the present tax on Tank notes and the data on which such estimate is based.

JUNK MASTER'S WORRIES..

QUESTION OF PRIORITY RAISED,

This morning, in the Court of Summary further argument was continued in the calls in Jurisdiction, Mr. Justice Gomberts presiding, which a trader named Tso Lup, 91 41, Maid Road, Shau-ki-wan,, is proceeding against Ho Cheung, the master of the Sang Cheong Yung Kee junk, to recover the sum of $251.65, bal-: ance of an amount alleged to have been.de posited with the defendant for a certain pur pose. There were two other cl'ims against the juok master. One won by Li F», afisher- man, also of Main Road, Shau-ki-wen, ho sued for $100, end the other by Cheung Kam Tai for $870.60, alleged to have been for salt fish sold and delivered.

When the case was called Mr. John Hastings meats.had been entered against the owner of referred to the cone in which a number of judg.

a certain junk, a

been paid off.

His Honour inquired whether the debt had

Mr. Hastings said it was not so.. position. I have no objection to Mr. Hastings Mr. Otto Kong Sing-I believe that was the having priority,

Mr. F.P. Hett thought there was no doubt that Mr. Hastings was entitled to priorily. that he came in part patsu with the others. Unfortunately his Hooour had made an order

endorsement on the writ it would-be anen that He thought that if the Court aspected the

it was so.

His Honour-As a matter of fact there is an ondorsement, but it is really not my endorse. ment..

Mr, Hett-I have no objection to Mr. Hastings claim, but Mr. Kong Sing has duplicated. His action did not preserve the property, Leder the circumstances I do not think he should have priority;

Mr. Hastings observed that there was plenty

of money to pay off all the costs,

"His Honour-What is your claim?

Mr. Koog Sing-$350,

His Honour-And-coats?" Mr. Kong Sing-$450,

Mr. Heit said that there was a likelihood of him not getting his costs if Mr. Kong Sing hid priority,

His Honour-II Mr. Kong Sing had not attacked the junk, Mr. Hastings might have beer paid off, and the junk would have sailed

Mr. Het objected to Mr. Kong Siog obikin- ing priority as to his costs,

away..

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in Honour said he would like to consider the point. He thought there was something ià the Law Reports regarding the matter, and reserved bis decision;

A flankow dispatch of 29th May_sayı →→M. We have long yearned for the day when La Verriere, Chancellor of the French Con chits, that is hotel chits, would be abplished. sulale at Hapkow, fell overboard from the C. M. 5. Kuling and was drowned. M. La Venieic We have seen reputable men brought to the

horp, in 1886, and was, therefore in his brink of bankruptcy through the systems or pay twenty-third year. He went direct to Peking as Ing" on the nod," and we have commiserated student interperer from the Oriental School, those whose excellent sense has allowed ali Paris. He remained in Peking for two years, and anndry to initial their cognomens and was sent to Hankow in 1gpy as Chancellor. to slips of paper which wefs worth exactly About two months ago he was appointed Acting the price on which they, ware wrath Vice-Consol, a post that he was holding at the Island does not recommend itself to those most

The light asked for on Kapsing. Island is

THE death occurred at Nagasaki of the agrd - In various places thi chit systent has been dis

affected by it. Whilst agreeing that a light intended as a local lead and a powerful light. 5629.18; 4th day 1784,98; 5th day $67135; 6th altimo of Englee Room Artificer Wade, of countenanced, Attempts have been made in the IT is reported from Formosa that the Oriental or beacon on the Bunaspalat Rock would is not necessary, as long as it is plainly visible day $705.12; 7th day 59.68 day $539.45 H.M.S. Ring Alfred, who succumbed at Straits Settlements, and in Shaogbai to stop the 1 Sugar Company has now almost concluded its be useful as pointing out the exact position in dark weather some's or's miles off, say, from 9th day $777.07; toth day $632.50; 1ith day| early age of 40. The unfortunate man delen production of sugar this season, The total of a danger, it finds no favour as a guide to the neighbouring point of Chungbue it would | 688.74 ;- 121h day 723.05; 13th day 5538.57; to 'report himself sick;" and contracted" ibp practice. In the Straits The system proved output is estimated at 130,000 bags. The the Paes during bad weather, as anyone suffice. A white light would probably best 4th day 5701.50; 15th day 5810.31; 16th day disease a considerable time before going to fajlure and much about the same can be said Formosan mill of the Dai Nippon Sugar Refin keeping away to pick up such light or beacon meet requirements on account of its superior 5791.39; 17th day. $702.07; 18th day $663.80; the ship's sick bay; consequently, when taken of Shanghai. Now Japan has entered the fielding Company, which has had an overflowing on a dark or foggy day or night would be un penetrating power in thick weather, and if it 19th day 5488,15; 20th day $619.69; 21st day into the Naminchira hospital, he was beyond, of repressing one of the grepiest pvile that the supply of cans, is expected to finish its opera- necessarily running his ship into danger and could be made distinctive it would be better, as $828.50; aand day 575372; 231d day $384.80; hope and after a few days' suffering he passed Orient knows. More than anything else has tions in a few days. Its output also is estimated after picking it up would still be a mile or more there are generally many and various fights 24th day 3797.16; 25th day $691.19; 26th day away stated. The Nagasaki Prose stalza the chất biến the ruin and damnation of youths Yokohams, and the Suzuki Sholen, of Kobe, rocks supping out from Lantau Island almost

at 130,000"bags, Mesars Masuda and Abe, of away from the Pass with a nasty ladge of thereaboutí.

8656 83; 27th day $786.11; 28th day $785.06 ;'} that the funeral took place at Umkami cema- On the score of finance, could not some auto-a9th day $647.04.

tory with full navel honours. The ceremony from home. Never having been accustomed are reported to be competing in the establish in his course on which more than one vessel matic contrivance such as the Gas Fairway The total amount realised in that month was was witnessed by a large gathering of" to pay for their wants except in ready cash, and ment of sugar mills in Formers.

has struck during my time on the river, On Buoys (although it should be in some more - S20,66434

and foreigners.