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Births and Deaths.

Leading Articles:-

Health Precautions in Hongkong Japan's Commercial Prosperity, Advancing. America's Trado Aspirations in China. Baron Shibusewa.

Japan's Financial Condition." Hongkong Shipping.

Telograms:-

Empress Dowager's Privy Puris,

Yeung Shih-chang. Military Students,

Financial Superintendents,

The Grand Council.

Anung-Feogtien Railway,

Another Railway.

Sun Yat-sen.

Obituary.

Mission to Japau. Canton-Hankow Railway. Tungkuanshan Mines. Viceroy Chihlin Wang Ta Haish.

Auti Opium Campaign. Cheung Pak-lin.

Na Tung Railway Engineers. Army Reorganisation. - Retrenchment.

Russia in Manchuris.

Tang Shao-yi,

"China's Thanks.

Mining in Kwelchow,

Chinx Loans.. Conference in Peking, Pread Laws. Viceroy of Shensi. Mostings:-

Legislative Council.. H. Price & Co Ltd. The Pekin Syndicate.

Legal Intelligenoa -

A Solicitor's Conduct.

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HEALTH PRECAUTIONS IN HONGKONG.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 1909

JAPAN'S COMMERCIAL PROS,

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AMERICA'S TRADE ASPIRATIONS IN CHINA.

五拜藏

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do not know that during the single month of mercial Muscom deals with Japan's trade was no particular display of unselfishnessed and whose capacity is acknowledged in

and jart were emptied of their stagnant cou reading, From Lin Herald's translation, it hang America's friendship for the Chinese, significance of a country squire. The idea tents, that 53,045 stagnant water in and appears that owing to the fall of silver, Other countries such as Great Britain. bad is absurd; so absurd that it becomes Around houses were removed, and that there Japan's trade with Chine, last year, was the estimated their share of the indemnity with ludicrous. Baron Shibusava must toll on had been a weekly oiling of 10,737, stagnant worst for several years past, the exports business-like exactness and consequently to the end of the chapter, against hit fuelina- waters. That is at Shanghai, but it anything amounting to only Y77,000,000 and the they had no occasion to hand back money tions perhaps, but always to his credit. The done in Hongkong to keep down the imports to Y63,000,000, making a total of which had been claimed for losses that had not Japanese papers-translated that we have pesky mosquito. It does not matter whe no more than Y140,000,000. This total is deep incurred. America, however, profited by seen on the subject are curiously non-com- ther he is of the culex anopheles brand or less by 6:6 per cent., 19.4 per cent,, and 19 the incident and told China that Codlin was mittal, Why? Because the Baron was un any other brand. So long as he can sting per cent, than the figures io 1905, 1906, and her friend, not Short-But that is ancient fortunately connected with the Dai Nippon® and keep, the mind-burdened, resident from 1907 respectively. The exports were the history now, although it was all in line with Sugar scandals? As a fact, the breath of his lawful slumbers he ought to be exter, greatest sufferers, showing decreases of 27the object of America to strengthens com suspicion has never been launched against (rith June.) If a stranger to the Colony were to diverge miosted: We have yet to learn what is be- per cent, 24 per cent, and as per cent. remercial connection with the Orient. As the him and even if he were concerned it is pro- from the principal strects and saunter along ing done at Shaukiwan, to protect the health spectively, as compared with 1907, 1906 and Shanghai Mercury put it the other days per to believe that he was the victim of the byolanes, he would be rewarded with of the garrison there but there are other 1905. The trade with China, which had Throughout all these movements it is clear circumstances. Ten more Barons Shibusawa' some curious sights at the present time, for places which might receive the attention of continued to increase up to 1906, met with the United States were looking to the would do more for the rehabilitation the Sanitary Department has decreed that the sanitary authorities,. What would the check in 1997, and greatly declined in the development, by perfectly legitimate methods, of Japan than a dozen Shoguns. In this shall be known as the spring-cleaningepartment think if its employes had to following year. Needless to say, this is of United States trade and influence in what appears to be an exceptionally care It is not in the middle of the day deal with a hundred thousand kongs and attributable to the rise of the exchange rate China; but there were at the same time ful article, devoid of praise or superlatives, jugs, 53,000 stagnant waters and is it pos- in China, resulting from the fall of silver. other forces at work, not perhaps quite so the Kobe Herald speaks of his standing, that the revels of the Sanitary employes are sible that it could treat over 10,000 pools The most reliable Chinese customers for free from criticism, in the same direction. The fact that he is on the directorates of most noteworthy, but in the early hours of the morning, when half the European with kerosing?. It may be observed, how Japanese goods are found in Central Some twelve months ago, and for several more than thirty commercial concerns has population is sound asleep. From the ever, that the mosquito invasion has been China, with the Yangtze valley as the months previously, a number of United also been made a ground of reproach against Westerner's point of view it seems ano comparatively slight this year so that there centre. From the figures supplied it appears States oowspapers were being supplied with the veteran financier. In the case of the malous that a people so jealous of their has been no urgent call to deal with the that the exports to Manchuria have very damaging estimates of the work accomplish latter complaint; however, it is only fair to household gods, so intent on preserving the nuisance and danger. A handsome tribute much decreased of late, but in fact, if the ed by Mr. Rockhill in Peking. A good deal remember that Baron Shibusawa's unique sanctity of their private life as the Chinese, to the work of the Wealth Department in exports to Kwantung be added, they have of this criticism emanated from Shanghai, experience and position as, so to speak, the should yet enter into the spirit of the Sanit Shanghai is paid by the Mercury and as it to some extent increased. Since Kwantung partly from mice more or less permanently Genre of the business world, have caused his services to be extraordinarily in request ary Department's intentions with such un might equally apply to the local Sanitary fell iate the hands of the Japanese as the stationed here, but partly also from bounded zest and pleasure. It is not as if Department, we quote it in full: When it result of the late war, the exports to that journalists en voyage, who did not take much by newly established undertakings, and that they were compelled to accept the attentions is remembered that nearly all this extra region have rapidly increased. Examining persuading to adopt the views of the he may well have felf, in the cases of enter

The bulk of the criticisin prises of importance and value, that he All they are required work in connection with the mosquito and the decreases of Japanese exports to China, focal men. of the sanitary staff to do is to have their dwellings thoroughly the plague rat campaigns is carried out with it is found that the export to North was directed to the fact that Mr. Rockhill wouldfnot be justified in refusing the assist cleansed to the satisfaction of the sanitary nut most of us knowing anything about it, China is the greatest, the decrease in the had about him too much of the scholar and auce of his name and support. In any case inspectors by a certain date, and if they feel and at the same time the ordinary work of exports to Central China coming next. In student, too little of the acute business man. it is unquestionable that, as the founder of so inclined the householders are quite at the department is carried un, and mostly the case of Central China, the decline is due It was urged, and our readers will react the pioneer national Bank of the Empire, liberty to perform that duty themselves. On finished by the time we get up in the morn to the bad harvests in that region in addition ber that we recently published an extract the Dai Ichi Ginko, the first chairman of the other hand, if they prefer it the Sanitarying, there is every reason to feel assured that to the fall of silver. As to South Chink, from Manila newspapers taking the same the Tokio Chamber of Commerce, one of Department's cooties take the work in hand the health of the community is being most the decrease must undoubtedly be largely point of view, that what was needed in the the chief promoters of commercial educk- and judging from results a thoroughly good strenuously defended from the attacks of put down to the boycott of Japanese goods. United States minister to Peking was not tion, and the inaugurator of many now pro- sperous lines of business enterprise, Baron job they make of it, leaving not the vestige invading microbes in a thoroughly efficient, After entering into elaborate details regard scholarship or learning or culture or even of a speck of extraneous matter behind them. and at the same time frictionless and uning the imports, the report proceeds: The diplomacy, but just plain downright com- Shibusawa has rendered services to his obtrusive manner; and we may be satisfied sudden increase in refined sugar in 1906 was mercialians. There was, twelve months ago, country which fully entitle him to rank And while the coolios are panting and that if we do contract any of the ills to which due to the fact that at that time the Japanese virtually a journalistic conspiracy the object as one of the makers of modern Japan." spiring over the house cleaning operations, and making terrific raids on the steam-flesh is heir it is almost entirely our own article succeeded in effectively competing of which was to secure the removal, as carly We entirely agree with the remark that the with Hongkong sugar, and the gradual de as possible, of Mr. Rocktill from Peking, retirement of such, a commanding figure is boiler for fresh supplies, the lordly tenants fault."

crease since then is attributable to the and no. stone was left unturned to make the more to be regretted at a moment when "spend their time in contemplative idleness.

regaining of its position by the latter article, certain of this at any rate with the change of the recklessness or misdoing, of a number of They have done their share in carrying their

The cause of the decrease in the export of presidents. It is not yet definitely known men who have hitherto held respected posi whole stock of furniture into the street, beds

cotton yarn and cloths after 1907 is simply who will succeed Mr. Rockhill, but the tions in the Japanese commercial world has and bedding-which do not take up much space-three or four boards, an eight day

While the financial situation in Japan is the fall of silver, while the decline in copper name of at least one purely commercial, man cast a deep shadow of mistrust over the busi

is owing to the irregularity of the quantity has been prescuted as a likely can ness enterprises of Japan. The melancholy clock and a variety of packing cases. Watch gradually improving, there is a feeling, ex..

didate. We are told that United States revelations which are being made in the course and ward do these worthy householders keep pressed more outspokenly in the vernacular of copper coin minted in China,"

financiers, assured "apparently that one im of the sugar company trial at Tokio must, for over their goods, supremely content that a journals than in the foreign newspapers, paternal Government is prepared to do for that the banks are not affording such izcili

bued with the commercial spirit is to occupy example, be sad reading to all who wish well the legation in Peking, are turning their to Japan's commercial development, The them what they would never think of doing ties for the development of trade as their

attention to China, and are to be represent only consolation is the hope that this and for themselves. Probably the reason that balances would warraht. No doubt after

ed in Shanghai by Mr. Willard D. Straight, other recent scandals will rouse the na the Chinese poor open their houses to the the experience of two or three years ago, the

(21st June.) onslaughts of complete strangers is because banks are less anxious to rush forward to Ever since the Chinese instituted the boy who, our contemporary states, is exactly the tion to the necessity of taking, effective they recognise they are getting something for the assistance of every weedy growth than cott against American goods in retaliation of type of man required, and no improvement measures for putting an end to such abu- nothing; for once they occupy the position they were in those days of company bubbles the athinide adopted by the United States upon this choice could well be suggested. eer. It is at least a matter for satisfaction of employers instead of employes. And so and wild speculation. If, as the Chugai in respect of Chinese immigrants the Ameri. It is probable that under his guiding band that many Japanese papers are Writing very s a whole street shifts its quarters into the open Shogy suggests, ultra caution of the banks can authorities have been anxious to catab. United States high finance will not repeat plainly on the subject and in some caser street for a whole day and views with satis in making advances will lead to the revival fish the consultes in China on a commercial the mistakes of the past; for it is a singu. making practical suggestions for reform.". faction the efforts of a vigorous band of of commerce being delayed, there is this to rather than a diplomatic basis. It has also lar fact that whilst United States citizens These are the views of independent foreign saliitary officials to keep the city clean and he said on the other hand, that the commer been suggested that the American Minister have held high and honourable positious as witnesses. The modesty of the man is ro healthy. Whether that is the view of the cial prosperity of the country will ultimately at Peking should be first of all a man of trades-men, if the term may be permitted, vealed in the simplicity of his statement to in China the financiers of the United States the Osaka Asahf when relating his career. matter entertained by the people whose be founded on a sound and immovable business, able to advise; his countrymen re- houses or cubicles are being turned up basis. The decrease in advances, the sugarding commercial prospects in the Middle have met with but little success. The big. Certainly be was what we call in grand side down and washed inside out by points out, indicates a decline in transac Kingdom and capable of representing-their-gest venture of all the Canton-Hankowhomme, but he calls himself an "official"

a mere pettifogging official. We do not say the sanitary staff, we have not the least ilons, business being carried on in cash-and-interests and defeating opposition at the Railway concession-was frightfully mud.

It in sarcasm, but it looks very much like it idea. Probably some of them believe on a small scale. It is not believed, how Waiwupu. Mr. Taft on his tour to the died, there is no other word for it, and one

when the Asaki reporter makes him say: that the operations are in the nature of a ever, the journal continues, that the existing Philippines a couple of years ago: emphalearas with surprise that the fruitless ne fad on the part of the Government, but commercial dulness will be much further sised the accessity of, erecting consulates in gotiations conducted in 1903 for the Han. "I was an official of the Financial Depart at least they offer no opposition, As a prolonged. Japan's foreign trade showed China commensurate, with the standing of kow-Szechuan Railway concession have ment, which I entered in 1869, and when been invoked at this late stage in the pre- Prince Ito returned from America in 1871 contemporary says in another connection an excess of exports over imports, although the Republic, while he also outlined a

and urged the need of establishlog bankı, I although the observation is quite as applica small one, in the last ten days of May, scheme of selection for the consular service sent negotiations as giving a defunct or

was anxious to resign and, devote my "at- able here: "It is quite clear that the native and it is expected that this condition will which was designed to do away with the ganization prior rights to what it cannot is beginning to do more than reconcile him continue, as the export season is now at anomalous system of appointment forservices possibly use; and other less important ven- tention to the promotion of the business self to what he was formerly disposed to re-hand. It is also anticipated that the wheat to the party in power. In order to give tures have fizzled out in similar fashion. progress of the Empire, as I saw that most gard as the unnecessary and supererogatory harvest will be above the average, although Congress an idea of the conditions prevail-The change in the character of American people were seeking, in preference to com- display of energy by foreigners over incon it may not be a very big one. In addition, ing in China a special report was prepared diplomatic and consular representatives is mercial pursuits, to obtain official positions, siderable trifles, and is at last alive to the the output of silk cocoons this spring is in which it was clearly demonstrated that well calculated. to redound to the commer but Marquis Inouye persuaded me to re- importance of part in every man's creed from 10 to 15 per cent. greater than that the American consular service in the Orientcial advantage of the United States. Other main in the Department." Shortly after for the worship of Hygeia." It is certain, of last year, when it was somewhat above was far from being a model institution, and countries with established interests in China wards he founded the Dai-ichi Ginko, when however, that this energy on the part the average. The export of raw silk is certainly not such as to win the confidence need have no jealousy of the aggressive Japan was hesitating between the new of the Sanitary Department is largely likewise stowing an increasing tendency of the nation to whom the various consuls business spirit shown by Americans, because and old ideals. Then he said: "At that in pro- responsible for the decreasing number of All the better class of Japanese journals, were accredited, and it was realized that as a Japanese writer pointed out the other period a severe struggle was plague cases in the Colony.It-may-be--while-foreseeing the approaching revival in without that confidence United States trade day there is room for all and to spare, Thegress in commercial circles between the old and new ideas. Some men who were taken as a settled fact that the passing of the trade, ward the public against the misure must inevitably suffer. Heate came sweep only thing is that British merchants cannot month of June synchronises with the passing of foreign capital in order to take advant-ring reforms, not only in the consular service afford to indulge in day dreams or wait till engaged in business on a large scale looked with suspicion on new enterprises, in view of the plague season. Looking back over age of the renewed commercial activity, itself, but in the manner of recruiting for it. orders come round. They must be up and period of ten years the evidence is plain and for it is pointed out that another unhealthy Arising out of the same inquiry was put forth doing, and probably that is the best thing of certain Company failures, and were also reluctant to have transactions with Bauke. incontrovertible that the plague reaches ite business boom would only result in another the scheme for separating, as far as possible, that could happen to them.

On the other hand, the advocates, of the height in Hongkong during the months of period of acute depression. With regard to judicial and purely consular functions, of

new ideas were endeavouring to establish May and June and the cases that occur Kobe, the writer of commercial sales in the which the constitution of the United States

new business of all kinds. Under these during the next six tonths of the year Herald states that the export of tex has in- Court for China has been the most striking are scarcely worth noticing... This year creased the demand for money, but this in, and important piece of work. One incident

(2 and June.)

circumstances, although I had originally de- we have been exceptionally fortunate, for not in the least affecting the general course, which was notewortly, being indicative of One of the towering figures in the world termined to devote myself solely to one line here we have entered the second half of of the market, as payment is made on the America's desire to propitiate China, oc of Oriental finance has decided to retire, of business, I found myself compelled to June and the aggregate number of cases delivery of goods, while the activity in the cored when the United Status Codul at There are only two or three men whose take part in banking, insurance, spinning, reported is only slightly over a hundred, export of copper is causing a still further in Harbin refused to present his credentials character, ability and saneness entitle them, weaving, and other enterprises. Now, how. while the daily plague sheet which is issued crease in the accumulation of cash in bankers except to the Chinese authorities, and a stiff to be placed in that category. Is the name ever, all the Companies with which I have by the Sanitary Board rarely contains more hands. In addition, a considerable quantity argument with Russian officials took placer now guessed? The great Baron Shibusawa relations are in good order and have com than a single-entry,-the-patient usually hail-of railway-shares which have been lying at About the same time the American Associa relinquishes his hold on commercial Japan. petcat men to control them, and ser do not ing from Tai-kok-tsui, Yau-ma-ti or the New the banks as security have been turned into tion of China was urging on the authorities It is so be feared that the Japanese do not wish to block the way for younger men I Territories. It is difficult to ascertain what money owing to the demand abroad. Fur in Washington the necessity for some im-appreciate the marvellous hold which the have decided to take advantage of my attain results are being attained by the official rat-thermore, the easiness of money at Tokio posing, buildings in which to house the con. Baron's name has in European circles; just on ment of my seventieth year to retire from my catchers, but if they are half as active as prevents the silk business men at Yokohama sular service and the District Court in the same principle that a prophet has no hon positions. I shall remain an official of the their brethren in Shanghai appear to be the from calling for funds from Kobe. Under Shanghai, and a report, published without our in his own country. Japan's commercial Dalichi Ginko, however, until my death, as it common rodent should soon be as extinct these circumstances, the local bank rate has the association's knowledge or content by an aggrandisement has be: n in ratio to Shibu-was that institution which gave me my cu- in Hongkong as the grey wolfin Great Britain fallen to 1.5 sen and is even as low as 1.3 in American newspaper, was drawn up with a sawa's success. Long years ago, when Japan trance into business life. I shall also for some time retain my positions in the Tokio The Shanghai Mercury commenting on cer- the case of exceptional security. Owing to view to influencing the authorities in this di was a fairy like fantasy the name of the Roths taio dalth statistics of the Settlements states the activity in the export and purchase of rection, which contained plotures of the Bri. child ofthe last was murmured on the bourses, Savings Bank and the Bankers' Club, as they that in one month 982, 187 poisoned rat bonds, some foreign banks have been rather tish and German consulates an ideals at which The poet says that "peace hath her victories addition I shall be willing to give advice to Chaye relations with the Dai-ichỉ Gioko. In bails were laid. "When we look at this huge active, but on the whole they are in much the Association thought it desirous to aim, no less renowned than war," and speaking total and remember that during the whole the same position as the domestic concerns. A further proof of America's desire to get as a non-Japanese, no man deserves belter the Companies in which I hold shares, while month we ourselves never saw a single bait So far as Osaka is concerned it is stated into friendly relationship with China was of his country than the financier you I shall not give up my connection with the laid we are driven to the conclusion that the that in the early part of the month the found in the remission of part of the statesman who is known as Baron Shibu- schools and charitable associations in which We shall be surprised to learn that I am interested. A few more men like Health Department whilst doing its work deposits at the Osaka Branch of the Bank indemnity reward granted as the result of sawa. effectively, as the figures immediately above of Japan had increased to Y7,800,000, while the Boxer troubles. Ainerica agreed to he is allowed to disappear into seclusion Baron Shibusawa would make the world go show, does it with a modesty that would do the advances fell on the 4th and 5th to as forego a considerable sum of money to which without recognition. Prince Ito may be around with much less friction than' occur credit to the most properly educated young low as Ya7,000, this being the first time since he was legally entitled, and this action was great man in his way, but the greater man

is he who advances the commercial interests· May 25th, at Kayaabam; Somerset, A. Hindy; and the suggestion that there are four the establishment of the branch that such a regarded by Americans as a touching ex Travere, inte of the Hongkong Olvil Service. thousand municipal rat-traps in operation, state of affairs had been experienced. hibition of magnanimity and generosity of his country, who comes to her rescue at JAPAN'S FINANCIAL CONDITION.

On June 15, 1909, at the Shanghai, ADA none of which we have ever seen isid, points Bankers, indeed, are finding difficulty in which could not be excelled. As a matter critical times, who believes, trusts and banks MARY Macqueen, aged 44 years.

(24th June.): z toasimilar modest effectiveness." Wewonder avoiding loss, through the payment of interest of fact we have never been able to see the on his people. Shibusawa has been all that On Juan 16, 1999, at Shanghai, ZUGNIA how these figures would compare with the on the deposits, to say nothing of their transaction in that light at all. Each of the and more. Of course we speak an on-look Consul for Japan in Hongkong, we have again Through the courtesy of Mr. T. Fanatio, MARIA. AQUIAR, beloved infant daughter-of Mr. and Mrs. F, X, Aguiar, aged 8 months.

Hongkong output? With regard to the mos. anxiety to put the deposits out at profit as countries which were engaged in the Boxer en; many and many a time we have opposed to acknowledge tha receipt of that most valuable On June 17, 1909, at Portsmouth, England, quito campaignin Shanghai, it is stated that" advances. There is, moreover, little present: rebellion was asked to submit its claims for his ideas and his attempts at superman-year book entitled the Financial and Eco- ALFRED HADLEY, aged 75 years, formerly considerable degree of inertia has been met prospect of a change, as a large amount of indemnity and these were submitted on the agement. But all the time we have rejoiced in comic Annuslief Japan" which hasnow reached, Foreman Boilermaker of Hongkong Dock with amongst foreigners." So that after all, money is about to be distributed among the basis of the expenditure actually incurred by the virility of the man as a man and now we ila ninth issue: Without passing any comments Yard.

either the number of mosquitos is diminish public in the form of interest on bonds, the despatch of troops to China! For some can say that we are sincerely sorry to learn on the subject matter of this publication wa Os June 19, 1959, at Shanghal, CHARLOTTE ing, on the people who write letters to the dividends on shamento, while largo sus reason or another, the American estimate of his retirement from business. Is It we will poto some of the more salient features of On Saturday, June 19, 1909, at Shanghai, newspapers on the subject ste supersensitive are expected from abroad as payment for proved to be, much in excess of the proved on his part to leave the rugged path of ALFREDA BERTHA, Aged as dearly beloved people for whom our cannot specially legis Municipal and Company debentures. The cost of the expedition and it was this excess finance, of financial adventure We think wife of Captain George Vallilam

late, or pguibly they are people who really monthly report issued by the Oraka Com- which was headed back to Ching. There not A man whose peresuality is recognia.

A Compradore's Liability;

The Comsha" Systers."

Felice-

Opium Seizure.

A Storm in a Tea-pot"

A Coolie's Murder.

Miscellaneous Artioles and Reporta:—

Japanese Hospitality.

Opium Trade Doomed.

Shipbuilding Competition

Fire on 5.5. Kutsar,

Macao Boundary question.

Cruisers for Cantou.

The University of Hongkong.

Malaria in Lyemuo,

China Light and Power Co., Ltd. Told in the Bar-Room.

Hongkong's Assessment.. Fatihan Incident?

Cement and Brick Factories in Canton.

Asabi and Sapporo,

Opium Exports from India.

Indo-China Steam Navigation Company, Malaria in British Dominions. Timber for Sale.

An Adventure in the China Seas.

Plague in Macao.

Chinese Student's Speech in Canada. Property Salo

Typhoon Warnings:

Malay Pirates,

Volunteer Corps Orders.

Water Polo,

Chinesa Eggs.

Canton Day by Day. Anti-Opium Campaign. German Troops in N. Chips. China's Import Duties.

H, 12, Tang Clanyi's Mission.

Banque de L'Indo-Chine.

The Shanghai Alhambra.

Cotton Spinning in Japan.

The Stranding of the Empress of China.

Japanese in Manchuria.

Pozumite Pestage.

B. & S. Boycotted.

Mutiny at Davao. **Farther East,

Cantonese in Singapore. Commercial:-

Weekly Share Reports. Yarn Market, Exchange.

Lopal and General,

BIRTHS.

Op June 7. at Tal-chow-fa, the wife of the

Reverend E. THOMPSON, Bay of a Kom

On June 17, 1969, at Shanghai, Mr. and Mrs. NISHIGORI, T. M. Customs, a soIL...

DEATHS.

BERTHEL

"BARON SHIBUSAWA,

BOW.

Ti Interesting contenta The Report is groppi

ed under the heads of (b) Finance, (6) Agricul tors, Industry and Commerce, (C). Forel Trada, (d) Banking and Money Markus (17