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from various parts of the Middle Kingdom could congregate in the general desire for knowledge, was first mooted, the concensus of opinion pointed to the conclusion that the majority of those qualified to speak on the subject with authority were inclined to belite the feasibility of the project from

tempted firms with limitable resources at their command to made a hold bid in order to capture share of the trade once exclu- alvely enjoyed by the pioneer companies who, in the earlier days of their existence, had to | strugglu agajust difficulties from which they & CO., ultimately emerged with success. So great,

the difficulty of ensuring the however, has been the rush to employ capital in extensive repairing and building yards with £110,000 within the limited period. The tro- their up-to-date plant and machinery that it mendous possibilities for an increased im may fairly be considered that the number portance which would unquestionably ac of such establishments now existing in the crue to the advantage of Hongkong were principal ports of China is far in excess of recognised on all sides, but the necessary actual and prospective requirements of the wherewithal with which to realise this highly shipping which is passing through a period desirable scheme was the only and the main of such severe depression. We have left out of difficulty to be encountered. Thanks to whole consideration such establishments as the Adhearted co-operation met with on every hand miralty Dock in Victoria, the American.dry- the minimum amount required for a start is dock Lewey at Cavite, and the German float- now practically assured and it remains, to be ing dock at Tsingtau, all of which are maio- seen to what further extent assistance will tained for work required by vessels of the be forthcoming in order to enable more than respective Governments concerned. As if Far the originally contemplated two chairs for Bastera competition is not in itself sufficient medicine and applied science to be created. ly serious factor to engage the earnest atten- We have good reason to believe that the Gen- tion of the management of the important in-eral Committee have not remained inactive

now learn that during the interval of silence so far as the gener. dustrial institutions we there is every probability that Vancouver inal community is concerned and that before the near future will be provided with an up to long information may be available for pub. date drydock, with accompanying machine lication which should be of interest to those | shops, etc. The proposal has been in the who are looking forward to the successful air for some time past, and is now understood accomplishment of the project, to be taking definite form, as it is stated that negotiations are in progress in Ottawa. The sum which, will be expended on the

BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR AND HOUSEHOLD.

Watson's HYGIENOL,

AND

BUBONIC PLAGUE!

It has been proved by repeated experiments

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

AY JUNE 2611909-200

West Point Godown

Ablaze.

FOOK ON COMPANY'S WAREHOUSE.

GUTTED.

EXTENSIVE „DAMAGE"

GENERAL MACHADO,

DEPARTURE FOR MACAO,

The Portuguese Delimitation Commissioner General Joachim Machado, with the assistant Commissioner, Senhor D. Cipatti, and Secre tery Norton left for Macao in the forsoons to day on board the Portuguese ganboat Palria, Capt. Ferreira Marques, detached from Macao, on temporary service in attendance on General Machado, accompanied the Special Envay and suite on their journey to the Portuguese Colony.

The visitors, with whom was Senhor J. J.

Telegrams.

“HÒNGKONG TELEGRAPH

BERVICE:

TUNGKUANSHAN MINE

A DEADLOCK.

[By courtesy of the "Sheung Fo

Word was received at No. 7 Police Station shortly after five yesterday afternoon, st.5.15 to be exact, that fire had broken out at 428, Des Voeux Rand, some godowas where a

Peking, 25th June. Some time ago a certain Minister quantity of goods belonging to the Fook On Leitis, Consul for Portugal, boarded the steam- Insurance and Godown Company was stored. pinnace placed at their disposal by the

oficer gode from that, this firm Captain of the Purco da Gama ai Blake fler, [? Sir John Jordan] asked that the Inspector Robertson, with their usual prompt 11.30a.m. and embarked on board the Patria

Tungkuanshap mines should be titude, at occe proceeded to the scene of the outbreak, the contingent from the Central Fire before mid-day when the gunboat cast off her

Macao which she expects to reach by 3 pdicate and Chinese].* Station under Chief luspector Baker and As moorings and forthwith shaped a cours for worked jointly (by the British syn- to-day. We understand that there will be ab sistant Engineer A. Lase at the same time

Grand Councillor Na Tung called official landing af Macao where the Com leaving its station.

missioners are certain of a very cordial recep on the Minister and opposed the tion, by their compatriots. The original pro gramme, which contemplated General Ma proposal.“ chado's return to Hoogkong on Tuesday next has been slightly amended; the Commis sinner will be away from the Colony until Wednesday next. Upon their rejura it is ex pected that the Chinese Commissioner, who is at present in Canton, will also be in Hongkong, when the preliminaries baving been arranged no time will be lost in entering upon the duties which called them together in this Colony.

Yesterday General Machado and sulle were the guests of His Excellency Sir Frederick Lugard at dinner, the leading officials and a number of residents being invited to meet the

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On arrival at the scene of the conflagration, it was discovered that the fire had originated in some godowns just beyond the Gas Company We are told on good authority that the fire must have been burning for a considerable time before it had been discovered. The first foot was found alight from end to end from Des Voeux Road along to Queen's Road, sad the bulk of the operations was here

The upper, storey contained directed, quality of sandal-wood; tobacco, cotton wool and rattans. On the ground floor was stored raw sugar and ground-nuts. The top door was entirely burnt out while the groued loor was damaged by water only. The strong muster of firemen had a tough time in getting

tinuone stream of water which was brought to play on the most dangerous parts of the barning structure, huge tongues of flames shot out occasionally and provided excellent specta cular effect. The fire was gut under after about two hours of baru fighting, and the firemen did Dot leave optil loog efter midnight, the fre even then continuing to a smouldering slate and the wise precaution was taken of leaving a men on watch all through the remainder of the sight. One cause which militated against the effectual putting qui of the fire was the pre- sence of cotton-wol in the gedowas, which tended to spread the flimes to considerable

The Minister deferred discussion by stating that it would be necessary for him to consult Sir John Lister Kaye 'before discussing the question" again.

Later.

Sir John Lister Kaye is prepared to Burrender the Tungkuanshan con-

that WATSON'S HYGIENOLT is the undertaking i8 $1,250,000 (Gold). The syn-7 wo more fatal cases of blague have occurred the fames under control, and despite a con distinguished visitors." On Thursday afternoon cession, but he demands an en

dicate which is to undertake work is headed

most potent agent for the destruction of fleas, by Mr. Nicol P. Thomson, of Vancouver, especially rat fleas.

It has now been proved that Plague is conveyed to human beings by means of floas from rats which have died of this discaso,

All risk of inlection can be avoided by washing the floors, elc, or sprinkling where the Aldas are likely to be with a dilute solution A tea. of "WATSON'S HYGIENOL.” „spobuful to a pint of water, or a teacupful to three.gallons, makes a solution of the strength required for this purpose."

HYGIENOL IS A POWERFUL DISINFECTANT AND GERMICIDE

in Tokio.

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TWENTY Russian students and fifteen business maca and journalists of Vladivostok have ar rived at Tsuruga on a tour of inspection through Inpan.

and the site, which has been selected is the Ross and Howard Ironworks, on Burrard Inlet Some time ago an option was taken on this land, and the deal will be put through within a short time, as it is proposed to start work on the undertaking this summer, The dimensions of the proposed drydock | Co., Ld.

Tuz intest addition to the Register of Chemists and Druggists in Hongkong is that of Mr. George Harper, with Maists. A. S. Watson &

THE body of the late Mr. Ln Varriere, French Vice-Consul, who was accidentally drowned on May 18, has been recovered at Vanglo, says the Hankow Mall,

THE Bational museum at Brassels has pur chased King Leopold's portrait for $10,000, and is now negotiation for a Rubeus for which

extent.

It is not known as to how and where the fire originated. The goods which were a ored in the godowns were at the time insured for about, we are given to understand, $73,000, in the Fook On Insurance Company. There were other goods, however, we learn, which at the time of the outbreak was not covered by in- surance and so this figure cannot be taken as representing the total amount of damage done. The extent of the damage caused by the fire is not known.

therefor.

the Commissioner paid a formal visit to Senhormous amount for compensation Leiria at the Portuguese Consulate and was later entertained to tea by Mrs. Leiris at the Consular residence. The rest of the evening was spont sight-yeoing.

HONGKONG'S LIGHTHOUSAS,

GAP ROCK,

la an appendix to the harbour master's report for 1998 thern is the following reference

to lighthouses or )

Telegraphic.commubication was interrupted for 20 days during the year.

During the year eight hundred and forty-six vesels were reported as passing this station and 6fty were not reported owing to telegraphic communication being interrupted. Six bua dred and sixty-one telegraphic messages ware received and three thousand four hundred and two were sent including weather report for the Observatory. There were two hundred bours and ten minutes (200h, rom,) fog and the fog gun was fired one thousand two hundred and thirty- one times. Os four occasions the relief was delayed owing to the prevailing bad weather And rough ses.

! WAGLAN 15LAND -

The representatives of the "Anhui Province maintain as firm an atti tude as ever in this mutter.

RAILWAY MATERIALS..

· DUTY FREE..

[By courtesy of the " Sheung „Po."]

Peking, 25th June. The Ministry of Posts and Com- munications has decided that rail- way materials for all Provinces shall, for a period of three years, be admitted free of duty.

are not yet known, but it is believed thatOWING to the arrival at Feking of Mr. Chiral, it will be of a capacity to take in all Mr. J. O. P. Bland has postponed his departure the merchant vessels which go to British for Europe. It is understood that he will leave Columbia wateis. It is believed that the with Mr.. Chirol. new dock will be large enough to AC commodate the press liners and if any mishap overtakes them in local waters they will be able to effect repairs at Vancouver. At present, whenever the dock; ing of these vessels becomes necessary, they have to wait until they reach Hongkong The establishment of this dock at Vanthe King asks $200,000. couver will mean a great impetus to the shipping business of that pori.. It was ar ranged for over two years ago, when the Dominion Government made an appropria-Harry, Chumnery and Dale; · tion. The fact that the scheme is now on the eve of consummation is due in large measure to the representations made by a Vancouver delegation which recently visited Ottawa A. S. WATSON & CO., and laid the waiter before the Government. Hitherto the C. P. R. Co. has been one of LIMITED,

the best constitutents of the Hongkong ship- yards; their periodical docking for the Board & wu-pu to inquire us to the regulations for the sub-title of "How the housewife should take dred and thirteen vassals were not reported sented to the Waiwapu that, in buil-

Price par Pinl.intoseries

Gallon

HONGKONG DISPENSARY

AND

50 cents

$2.00

KOWLOON DISPENSARY. Hongkong, 17th March, 1969.

NOTION.

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kalliosa.

Urdungy baisse entraimucktions should kunddiens

in The Manager.

of Trade survey and annual overhaul has been the means of keeping a large number of hands profitably employed over at Kow [28 loon. What the loss of the three liners may mean to the interests affected, it is, of course, impossible to say; but it is sincerely to be trusted that a Company which is capable of serving the C. P. R. so efficiently and econo mically in the past will have a moral claim upon the directors of the steamship concern for consideration in the future. Apart from the purely moral aspect of the question, viewed from the commercial standpoint it is very doubtful if Vancouver can offer inducemets over Hongkong in point of economy in drydocking or repairing the world-renowned boats of the Pacific when occasion arises.

The Editor will not undertake to te paible r any rejected MS., nor to return any Contribution.

BUBSCRIPTION RATES (IN ADVANCH). DAILY-186 per annum. WEEKLY-$18 per annum.

The rates per quarter and per mensem, proportioni Subscriptions for any period less than one month will be charged as for a full month.

HONGKONG UNIVERSITY

SCHEME.

THE British cruiser Monmouth arrived at Nage saki from Wei-hai-wei on the toth inst, as well as the United Statee destroyers Bainbridge,

THя name of Dr. J. A. Churchill has been ad- ded to the Register of Medical and Surgical | Fractitioners qualified to practice medicine and surgery in Hongkong,

H.E: CHANG Chih-tung, Director General of the Yuel-Han Railway, has written to the Waj. employment of foreign engineers.

Ar the forthcoming annual meeting of the Shanghai Dock and Engineering Co, Ld., the directors will recommend a final dividend of Tls. 21 per share, making Tls.'5 per sbare for the year ended April 30 lası,

In view of the complicated nature of the Chino-Japanese negotiations touching the question of Pratas Island, it is announced that Japan will shortly, send a commission to the island to investigate the conditions locally. RECENTLY the Waterworks Company in Pe. king, when digging the ground in front of Prince Kung's establishment to lay down ser vice pipes, discovered a jade bridge measuring over thiny Chinese feel. It is reported that as

CARE OF MILK. §.

DAIRY FARM CO.'9 DIRECTIONS.

A leaflet has just been issued by Mr. James Walker, manager of the Dairy Farm Co, La., on the "Care of milk in the house," with the care of milk." According to Mr. Walker cleanliness and cold are essential to keep milk wholesome, although if consumed soon after production so that the bacteria do not have time to increase say two or three hours-the importance of cold is lessened.

Milk absorbs impurities whenever is is expos- ed to the air or placed in unclean sessels. The or degree of this contamination amount depends upon the cleanliness of the air and the utensils; even the air of a so-called clean room contains impurities. The bacteria which get

in

One thousand, two hundred and nineleas vessels were reported and in addition one thon- sand three hundred and thirty-two messages' wete seat and two hundred and sinety-nine recorded. Owing to the telegraphic com. mudication being interrupted seven bun- Two hundred and thirty hours and twenty- four minutes (230h. 24m.) of fog were ex- perienced and the fog gun was fired two thousand four hundred and forty-six times The shore end of the telegraph cable was broken on the 6th October; a new shore and was fitted and telegraphic communication restored on November 20th. On one occasion the reliet was delayed by the bad weather and rough sea.

GREEN ISLAND,

One thousand seven hundred and one vessels were signalled and reported. Owing to the tele

GERMANY ÎN SHANTUNG.

RAILWAYS AND MINES.

"[By courtony of the Shrung Ph"]

Peking. 25th June. The German Minister has

srepre

ing railways within the Shantung Province by China, it was expedient that all funds required should be borrowed from Germany and en- gineers should be engaged în Ger many also, and all mines should be worked by Germans as before.

No has been given by

the ingerich, the bacteria art and repair als and spusel, Quing ties but waloreply the Foreign Minister's rapidly as long as the milk remains warm at interrupted, at different times, 139 vessels were

50 degrees F. or over they ére active, and ionot reported. 197 messages were received and communication. crease slowly at lower temperatures.

If the Dairy Farm Company has done its duty, there is daily left at the consumer's door a bottle of clean cold unadulterated milk. Bu babies, by improper treatment at home. This bad treatment consists (1) in placing it in un- clean vessels, (2) in exposing it unnecessarily to the air, (3) in failing to keep it cool up time of using it.

Among other directions Mr. Walker makes the following recommendations:-.-

Take the milk into the house immediately hot weather. Sometimes milk delivered as early as 5 am, remains out of doors until 8 o'clock. This is

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it was a piece of antiquity the company decidit may becoms unfit for food, especially for ed not to disturb it without authority and the valuable bridge was agaio covered up. ACCORDING to the Auchi, Mr. Kodama Otomatru, said to be a well-known explorer in In our issue of the 16th inst., we made the South Sea Islands, who has been recuperat. reference to the fact that Mr. H. N. Modying at bir home is Fukuoka, left Moji on Map. had thought fit to extend the period for the day by the N. Y.-K. S. Sado Maru for funber adventures in the Celebes and New Guinea. collection of subscriptions for an Endow- ment Fund for the proposed University from Bingle Copics, Daily, an cent. Weekly, twenty the 30th June to the end of the year. At the

five cents (for cash only).

time we reproduced some interesting comment from the birmingham Post of the 16th May, the gist of which was to the effect that the

The daily u in delivered free when the addrow It accessible to mowengur. Peak subscribers can have their cople delivered at their residences without iny extra charge. On copies sent by post mo additifs £1,80 per quartier is charged for postage, The postage on the weekly issue to any part of the

world is 80 cents per quarter.

He will then proceed to Albany, West Aur-after delivery, particularly so. tralia, whence be will start in search of the South Pole.

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148 seat. Commusication was" interrupted at nine different times during the year

MERCANTILE Marine OFFICE:

ENGAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE OF BEAMEN, In 1908, 18,930 seamen were shipped and 18,421 discharged at the Mercantile Marine Office and on board ships (20,999 and 19,519 in 1907.).

SHIPPING AND MAILS

MAILS DUR

Indian (Nomsong) 29th inst. German (Kidlat) 29th inst. Indian (Laisang) sib prox. Australian (Tatyuan) ràth prox. :-

The s.s. Kumire left Kobe on 24th inst, for Hongkong via Manila.

The is. Zadro left Manila on 26th inst., and is due here on 28th lost, at 6 p.m.

The EL Erroll waited from Salina, Cruz on

The 1.8. Oceano loft Mauila on 34th isst for Hoogkong, and is due, here on 27th inst

177 distressed seamen wars received and ad- ́mitted to Sailors' Home, &c., of these, 31 were sent Home, ó to Bombay, I to Calcutta, I to Honolulu, 1 to Newcastle, N.S.W., 2. to Port Said, I to Sydney, N.S.W., 18 to Shanghai, 22 to Singapore, I to Townsvilin; 1 pas wrong. If it is inconvenient to receive the milk songer to London, 36 to Cantop, z to Singa-" 24th alt,, for Japan and Hongkong.

pore, 11 to Shanghai, & takon charge of by French Consul, & joined Lighthouse Service at Amoy, I employed locally, 5' disappeared, 1 died at Government Civil Hospital, 1 on board hospital hulk Hygeia, 3 remained at Sailors' int Home, 3 at Government Civil Hospital and a obtained employment. $3,568.13 was expend. ed by the Harbour Master on behalf of the Board of Trade in the relief of those distressed teamer.

The Hongkong Celegraph China Association in London was endes- passed by the Legislative Council-As Orsip the bottle of milk

HONGKONG, SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 1909.

an Ordinance to amend The Tramwaye Ordina suce 1883; an Ordinance to transfer to certain Offices of the Poblic Service certain duties at present performed by other Officers-;-and-an Ordinance to amend The Prepared Opium Ordinance 1871.

there on ice until required. Milk can not be properly kept during the summer time without

ice.

-- Keep milk in original bottle until needed for immediate consumption, do not pour it into a bowl or pitcher for storage. Do not pour back into the bottle milk which has been exposed, to the air.

His Excellency, the Governor has given his as soon as it is delivered, provide a sheltered assent, in the name and on behalf of His place in which the milkman can leave it. Never Majesty the King, to the following Ordinances allow the sun to shine for any length of time on

Youring to secure subscriptions for the ance to amend The Prison Ordinance 1899; Put the milk in the refrigerator and keep it Hongkong fund. We took the opportunity to remark that it seemed rather strange that DOCKING COMPETITION. the information that Mr. Mody had gener- ously extended the time limit within which The recent communication from our that gentleman's conditional offer was to Manila correspondent regarding the tender bold good should have been withheld for the construction of steel lighters and a from the Hongkong public, who have a right to know the progress of the river steamer for the, Philippine Gover- ment, will have convinced the most scepscheme; when the same information was tical of the keen competition now existing sent to and published in England. We now between the numerous shipbuilding and re- learn that this step was taken in deference to pairing yards in the leading ports in the Far Mr. Mody's express wish to temporarily with. East. Hongkong alone was represented by hold the eminently satisfactory news with a no less than four bidders for the Manila view to hurrying the rate at which subscrip- contracts, vix, three British firms and a tions were coming in. It was thought, and Chinese, Walle Shanghai, Singapore and rightly so, that in this manner, the ardour

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Keep the bottle covered with a paper cap or an inverted timbler as long as milk is in it and when not actually pouring from it. After open.

THE CHINESE 'NAVY,

TENTATIVE PLANS, According to native advices it is the intention of the Navy Commissioners to divide the Navy into two squadrons, the Northero and the ! Southern. From the Kiangsu province and

2WO OPIUM smooglerS. COLOURED SEAMEN FINED £102 EACH. At the Sydney Water Police Court on 25th ult, two coloured scames of the steamer Priving the boils and removing a part of the milk, Sigismund, and Kassim and Amat, were do not leave the bottle uncovered.

Milk deteriorates by exposure to the air of charged with having imported 16 tios and 12 tina respectively of opium suitable for smaking the pantry, kitchen or nursery. Do not expose northwards will be regarded as the northern The two men pleaded guilty, and Customs uncovered milk is ice chest, containing food of waters and below that the Soulbern. Each Inspector Donohue informed the Coun that any kind, particularly strong smelling foods, squadron will be commanded by An Admiral and will consist of a flagship, four first-class abonis o'clock on Sunday morning they came such as fish, meat, cheese, quions, etc. An ex- coaled around his body, and Amat with 12 tins. the sanitary standpoint is in the original bottle, The magistrale (Mr. Macfarlane) commented at sil events pour out only what will be con- upon the fact that, in spite of repeated pross-seined at one meal, cutions, smuggling continued, the traffic being

The 1s. Gymeric sailed from Yokohama fors Hongkong vis Kobe, Moji and Manila on sin

The H. A. L. s. Slavonia left Singapore on

24th inst., p.m., and may be expected here on goth inst.

The C. P. R. Co's sa. Empress of India left Vancouver Lm,on 24th inst; for Hongkong via the usual Ports of Call.

The E. & A. Cass. Karteru fram Sydney, &c., left Manila yesterday, at to amy and dua bere to-morrow at noon.

Tha N. Y. K. 5.3. Takasaki Marw, European Line, left Moji for this port on aged lust, kind“ is expected here on 28th inst

The N. Y. K, 4s. Hirano Maru, European

Line, left Shanghai for this port on agih lukt, and is expected hers on 28th Insti

The N. Y. K. 15. Tolomi Marw, Bombay

and, Manila were represented by two each, which more or less fills those who are ashore-Katılm with 10 tias of opium con- cellent way of serving milk on the table from battleships, eight second-class cruisers,ten third | Line, left Singapore for this" port; on 24th Inst respectively. For some time past decking desirous of seeing the University established

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kept up in opium, apparently, regardless of

or four dispatch boats and transporte, a dozan

The N. Y. K. s., Bingo Mars, European and fourth class cruisers, two destroyers, thras sud is expected here as 30th last gua-boats and a torpedo boat flotilla of thirty Line, left Kobe for this port a Mell and or forty vessels. The battleships will be com- Shanghai on 16th inst., and is expected here on mandad by Commodores or Captains, cruisers 5th proxi...,

The Imperial German Mail us: KUTTE CATE nes, It would be necessary to impose heavy Tux Grand Councillors bave agreed that High by Captains or Commanders. The abips will be enalties to act as deterrents, and in the present Ministers should apply for an audience with formed into different flests which together willing the German Mails with dates instance he would import a maximum penalty the Prince Regent to report an important State form the new Imperial Navy. These plans are of the and just, left Sispepore as águ of 100 in each case, ordering the two man to affairs in order to preserve the utmost secrecy, being communicated to the provincial govern. 10 am, and may be expected her

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accommodation in China waters was" rest would not be abated, 2 contingency which od is what amounted to monopolistic would doubtless have arisen had it been an corporations, and while it cannot be open secret that there were fully six months said that these companies employed their longer in which to send in subscriptions: advantageous positions to enforce a tariff This is as it should be and only shows the spirit of exactious charges, their half-yongly | which actuates the promoters of the scheme Pabalance alleets, showing as they did When the idea of a University for Hong

proûts to the shareholders, bong, as a central polat where students be imprisoned until the dnes wore paid.

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