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'munications between the Government of HE Ko

Presentation to Mr. Seth, MACAO BOUNDARY QUESTION.

this morning POPULAR OFFICIAL RECIPIENT OF

HANDSOME SOUVENIRS.

FELICITOUS SPEECHES,

morning for removing the dead body of a male child at Shan-ki-wan ́yesterday without the Mr. Arathoon Seth, ISO, the popular retir. written sanction of the Secretary of the Sauling Registrar of the Supreme Court who for over a quarter of a century so ably filled tary Board.

the Colonial Government, was the recipient of numerous responsible posts in the service of

a handsome presentation on his retirement from the Service at the Supreme Court this morning. There was a goodly gathering of solicitors present, among whom were noticed | Messrs, Matthew J. D. Stephsos, P.-W. Gold- ring, John Hastings; R..'D. Atkinson, J. H. Gardiner, R. A. Harding, H. L. Donnya, je, Outa. Korg Sing, F. Paget' Hett, F. X. d'Al mada e Castro, and Crowther Smith.

THE body of Mr. James Earnshaw, second engineer of the steamer Arratoon Apcar, was recovered in the harbour, near Hangbom Bay, atan parly hour this morning. It will be za membered, Mr. Earnshaw west out for a swim on Sunday and was drowned. - The funeral took place this evening,

GENERAL MACHADO'S RETURN.

General Machado and suite returned from Macao by the Portuguese gumboat Patria this morning. Upon leaving the Patria General' Machado received a complimentary salute.

The Portuguess Commissioner has secured apartments at "Kingsclere, into which His Excellency, Senhor Cioatti and Capt. Norton noon. moved from the Hongkong Hote! this after.

APPOINTMENT of assistant CHINESE COMMISSIONERS,

[From Our Own, Correspondent.]:

CANTON DAY BY

„OPIUM, SMOKERJ

[From Our Own Correspondent,]

Canton, 29th Jude. Sevan opium smokers were arrested yester- day in Si Ma Cham for smoking oplam with out the necessary wooden board licences. At the Police Court, five of them were discharged. with a warning and the two others were made to pay a fion of S5 each.

CONSULAR. VISIT. The Viceroy received the fapanese Consul this morning at to o'clock.

SHIPPING ACCIDENTS,

Hongkong and Canton in the matter of submissioner, paid an offici sidiary coinage has not resulted to the entire Lyon on board HLM.S. satisfaction of British merchants and traders The usual salute was fired. in this Colony, it must be conceded that, TWENTY-FIVE "dollars was the fine imposed yielding to the representations in the interest on a Chinese widow in the Police, Court this WATSON & CO., of the Colonial Government, Vicerpy. Chang ordered the temporary stoppage in the mint ing of small coins in conformity with the undertaking made to Sir John Jordan by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Peking. It was notuntil the mercantile class in Canton urged for a greater output of the silver tokens within the province that the provincial mint renew- ed the normal output of the subsidiary cur rency, which, unfortunately, continue to 'find their way in large quantities into this Colony. As manifesting the cordial rela Lions which have subsisted between the two interdependent ports of Canton and Hongkong, the present Viceroy has done more to assist in the building of the Chinese section of the all-important Canton-Kowloon Railway than any of his predecessors. Fully alive to the necessity, of rapid communication between the two neighbouring tradal centres, and 'aoxious to promote the interests of the inhabitants of the vast territory under his administration, the aged Viceroy, took that lively personai | China Morning Post office, is charged with an member, any unkind remarks from you when the opinion of most people the wording of the had their matsheds, which were erected on deck interest in the commencement and building Supreme Court official, in order to induce him citors, but the whole community recognised your,culated io stir up the fealings of the people squill, which overtook the jaoks as they left

valuable services. You no doubt feel that you against the Portuguese in both these matters.

By AFPOINTMENT TO HIS EXCELLENCY THE

GOVERNOR AND HOUSEHOLD?

Watson's HYGIENOL,

AND

BUBONIC PLAGUE

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

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

All sink of infection can be avoided by waiting the floors, etc., or sprinkling where the fleas are likely to be with a dilute solution of "WATSON'S HYGIENOL" A lea: spoonful to a pint of water, or a teacupful to three gallons, makes a solution of the strength required for this purpose.

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HYGIENOL IS A POWERFUL DISINFECTANT AND

GERMICIDE

Price per Pint....................50 cents

Gallon

$1.00

of the railroad that has gone far to the early completion of this most important undertaking. The pregnant address which he delivered on the memorable occasion of the laying of the foundation slope of the Canton terminal station in April last shows the true spirit which suimates the Viceroy in regard to the progressive motions he holds for the material advancement of his people. Not only does he aspire to their material progress but he is ever watchful of their moral and intellectual well-being. Abundant evidence of this fact is found in the tangible proof be has just recently furnish-

A GENERAL menting of the Osaka Spinning Company held on the 18th instant adopted proposal to pay a dividend for the hall-year just closing at the rate of 11 per cent. per an am, and also a proposal to increase the capit al by Y1,250,000 (the existing capital is 3,500,000) in the purpose of extending the weaving industry.

Shortly after ten o'clock, Mr. M. J. D. Step- hens, speaking on behalf of the solicitors, said: We as a body of solicitors practising in the Colony could not let the opportunity pass of making this presentation. We regret your vacating the post of Registrer. You have acted

Canton, 29th June.

At the request of the Special Imperial Felimitation Commissioner, H.E. Ko Yu Him, the Viceroy has appointed Meurs, Chow Sal, Kut Cheung and Hui Tung Wah to assist him in the conduct of pending negotiations with the Portuguese Commissioner.

ACITATION IN CANTOR.

The Canton Self-Government Society has

The steamer San Cheung, on her way back to Canton from an excursion to Yust Shing, ran aground at Tai Ping Sha on the West River. She remained there hard and fast for some hours before assistanco was secured; she waL towed off with the high tide and is Dons the worse for the incident.

The steamer Klangfung on ber, reigra ta Canton from Yuet Shing also met with an accident. She collided with the Bri tish river gunboat Sandpiperas reported. by the China Merchants Steam Navigation

damage

A CASE has been set down for hearing before long and carefully, and we cannot forget your [fasued circulars convening a`publie mass meet Company, and both vessels sustained slight Mi. F. A. Hazeland (First Police Magistrate) readiness to assist us at any time. We cannoting to take place to-day, the agth instant, in at 3.15 to-morrow afternoon, in which Guoda forget either your manner and kindness towards connection with both the Fatekan incident and the question of the delimitation of Macio.. In Singh, a watchman employed in the Sewis.We do not remember, at least 1, don't re

called upon for any business. Not only the soli-circular is couched in such terms as are cal alleged attempt to offer a bribe of $3 to a

to do his best in a case pendin in the Summary

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leave your office somewhat blook. Wo hops Court, Bail was allowed in the sum of $500,

come back to us as a friend, as you always'! Mr. J. H, Gardiner (of Messrs. Brutton and you will have a pleasant voyage home and Hett) will appear for the defendant,

have been. We take this opportunity of asking PRINCE Kuog, Auti-Opium Commissioner, has you to accept a few souvenirs. There is a consulted the Ministry of the Interior on plate with the names of solicitors engraved the possibility of affixing distinctive door upon it presented to you do your retiring We also ask you to accept plates to houses occupied by opium-smokers, from office. His Highness has also decided to institute a little cigar case for your personal use. You inquiries as to what officials in the capital and may perhaps smoke cigarettes if not cigars. the provinces are addicted to opium-smoking (Laughter). There is also an up-to-date pair and tests will be held every three months of of binoculars which we hope you will nie on those officials who are reported to have the your voyage our and look at the shores of the babit. It is also suggested that Bigb Commis- Colday in which you have lived so long. Words sioners be appointed to detect the babit among cannot express what we focl. I will not say any

high proviocial officials.

ed in the matter of education. So thor oughly sympathetic has His Excellency Chang Jen Chun been towards the Hong. THE Hosan officials and gentry, as it will be kong University project, which is destin- remembered, bave been opposing the Peking

syedicate's right to sell coal in that province,; ed to be of such incalculable benefit to and the dispute is awaiting settlement in Pe the Chinese people, in particular to those of king. In order to prevent all foreign mining

-South-China,-that-he-has-come-forward-with--enterprises,_they_are_now endeavouring—to retirement-from_belService.Whatever-assist

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A PEKING TELEGRAM. H.E. Liang Tun-yea, President of the Wai wupu, has telegraphed refusing to allow the Macao Boundary question to be negotiated-in- Peking.

S.S. "HIRANO: MARO”

MAGNIFICENT H. Y. K. LINER.

The N. Y, K. liner Hirano Maru, which left |

-Most of the junks that carried passengers from Canton to Yust Shing on the sgrå instant for decoration purposes, blown of daring's

the harbour. Fortunately no lives were lost.. A guard boat, however, which was capsized a little above Fatsban, reports the loss of three men who were drowned.

SUSPECTS ARRESTED,

Yesterday, in Wah Ning Lane, Inside the city, two men and ons woman, datives of Fzechuan, were arrested by the Namboi Magistrate, on-a charge of being alleged members' of a certain'"' unlawful society.

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· DARING GANG ROBBERY,'; In Kweichow village, in the district of Shun Tak, there lived' a wealthy man named Chan

over fou thousand dollars. To prevent them selves from baleg kidonpped, Chan, his wife and which was so strongly built and barred that the children bid themselves is another house,

rabbers could not succeed in breaking through the entrance. After trying for about half an hour to reach the inmates and failing to do so, the robbers emptied, a few tins of Herospa

lamutes, seven in all, perished in the famine, house was completely burnt down and all the

As the robbers were in overwhelming numbers the village mitila felt feared and made as al- tempt to arrest the marauders. now been reported to the Canton officials,

BARTHQUARE IN SUMATRA,

́GREAT DAMAGE BY FIRE-AND-FLO"D

The case has

for Europe this morning, was thrown open to Ming Shek. On the 27th instant, at 8 o'clock visitors at Shanghai the other day. Through in the evening, a. gang of robbers numbering the courtesy of the N. Y. K. agents 'a Jarge about two hundred, attacked Chan and moseck. mors. We wish you a happy return to the

"number of residents were able to attend a re-ed bisbouse, whence the robbers removed- Colony. (Applause).

The presentation was then made by the reption on board the new 9,000 tons, twin all the valuable articles that they could get screw steamer which, owing to the lighyperi of | hold of. The property stolen is said to be worth spokesman.

Mr. Setb, who spoke with evident emotion, bor draft was able to come right up to Bbang said:-Mr. Stephens and Gentlemen, it is hai, reparts the local Times. Shortly after indeed very kind of you to think of me on my corated with bunting, left the Customs jetty three o'clock the tender dien indra, gaily de-

a promised donation of $200,000 subscribed enlist the help of Chinese residing in the South ance to solicitors in the Coldby I may have with a large number of sight-seers on board, by the provincial departments of his Govern Pacific colonies, many of whom are of consi- bees, it was done through a sense of duty. As among whom wers to be seen Dr. A. Wilder, American Contul-General, Messrs. Pein!tle ment and is believed to be exerting his in- derable means. They intend to send a dele the Registrar, it is the duty, everywhere to

man, Hull, H. O'Brien of the American Con fluence to secure- another like amount from gale to those places to raise copital to, develop work with the solicitors.."I have always sulata, Drs. Hykes, Myers, and Fitch, Mesars, oil into the building and set it on fire The

mines. Add to this, they will also apply for endeavoured to do this to the best of my the mass of the people la Kwangtung and assistance from the people of other provinces ability. I feel quite proud that on my retire Co., representatives of the leading shipping T. Weir and Clements of the C. M. S. N. Kwangsi. It is to be hoped that 'His Excel-

ment I should be the recipient of these love firms, banks, insurance, etc., and a large mum- lency Chang will translate his practical sym-THE Anti-Opian Society bad a procession ly presents from members of the profesber of ladies and children. The big vessel, pathy towards the University scheme to the round the streets of Fuchow on Friday, headed sion. They shall be preserved as heirlooms, which was lying in the river off the wayside new sphere of his activities and thereby by two trumpeters, and escorted by banner for it is not every day that a man geis presents whast, was soon reached and the visitors troop secure from the wealthy gentry and populace bearers. There was a long string of coolies from the community-from the community of ed on board, where they were received by the of the rich province of Szechuao the same carrying old opium pipes, and opium smoking | solicitort-from those with whom he has for a ship's officers in uniform. Oo the upper deck

touch Mr. Stephens has S. WATSON & CO., ing from Canton. Another instance of his

measure of support that has been forthcom- paraphernalia; also in the procession were two long time beea

loads of the British American Tobacco Coy's cigarettes No doubt the British American LIMITED.

friendly attitude in his foreign relations may Tobacco Cn. can supply the Aot-Opium Society be cited in the assistance which he and his with an unlimited quantity of cigarettes for their Government tendered to the Italians who bonfires, Drumhead and King Stor are very suffered by the terrible calamity which reduced cheap and a big blare can be made at a small Messina to ruins in the earthquake at the outlay of money. beginning of this year. When his own pro- [18 vinces were visited by disaster, such as the catastrophic floods and devastating typhoons of last year, the sympathetic Viceroy showed himself most solicitous of the necessities of the Chinese who were reduced to frightful straits. He did not content himself with receiving reports from his subordinates, but AXTLAR: 241, 1900, at, Shanghai, JAMES Viceroy Chang made it a point of personally visiting the shocking, scenes of distress and alleviating all whom it was within his power to succour. Not only have the inhabitants of Kwangtung evoked his interest and sympathy in their hour of trial and distress but in mat-. Ters commercial also he has worked indefati. gably in their interest. There are evidences that under the wise administration of the retiring Viceroy Canton has progressed both 25 a commercial and industrial centre.

HONGKONG DISPENSARY

AND

KOWLOON DISPENSARY.

fakekong, 17th March. 1909,

BIRTH.

On June 23, 1909, at Royston, Hests, Eng- land, the wife of CHARLES W. May (Hoog: koog & Shanghai Banking Corporation), of daughter.

* DEATH. *

BAXTE LAMOND, aged 45 years,

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The Hongkong Telegraph

HONGKONG, WEdnesday, June 30, 1909.

"VICEROY CHANG JEN-CHUNG),

& CHINESE report states that recently a Japan. ese imported aine sheep to Newchwang, in tending to take them to cast Mongolia to be crossed with the sheep there for breeding pur poses. This Japanese has been in Mongolia for seven years, and finding sheep breeding a profitable undertaking, returned to japan last year, when he devoted himself to studying sheep-breeding in Japan. He has raised some capital for the enterprise, using the name of Chinese for the venture. It appears that the value of wool exported to Japan last year amounted to over £10,000,000,

A TELEGRAM from Mr. Matsubara, Japaness Consul at Chicago,, dated the 17th instant to the Foreign Office in Tokyo, says :—It la re parted that the tea merchants in New York be lieve the Senate will not agree to impose direct duty or tea, and 'the tea market is America is reviving. In Chicago the tea mar ket is ruled mainly by the demand, and is not so much affected by speculative business as io New York. Experienced tea merchants in ¦ Chicago are of opinion that the dealers will no!

The promotion of His Excellency Chang Jen-chup, Viceroy at Cantos, to the Vice- royalty of the Liang Kiang in succession to H.E. Tuan Fang, at the present juncture is a circumstance which will be regretted by Tu Wiwupu has decided on ao increase of regain confidence before the question of the

those who have followed with intelligent in- terest His Excellency's short course of ad- ministration in the neighbouring province. Following the government of the veteran Chow Fu, who succeeded; the energetic and

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

salaries for diplomatic officials.

THE Revenue Council in Peking has decided to increase the duty on cigarettest make up for the shortage in salt fikia.

At the conclusion of Mr. Seth's speech, feli.

the

etc.

hoped that the binoculars would be useful to Captain H, Fraser, who is in command, extend me on the voyage'nut. I feel sure they will be.ed a hearty welcome to the visitors. On the am not one who can make a long and effective promenade deck, which was decorated with

d Details are now to band from Batavia ragi speech, but you can quite understand my feel-miniature figs and streamers of coloured specting the caribquake in Sumatra The ings on the matter. I thank you for your kind paper, etc, were arranged small tables where Batavia papers of Jone is give telegraphic thought for me. I hope I will be among you and other drinks, cakes, sandwiches, smokes, severely felt in the province of Jan hie, South, guests were supplied with clarat cup, particulars of the earthquate which was most

SOOD (Applause).

In the large and spacious saloon, Sumatra, especially- in, the district of Korin- tea and other light refreshments were chi. That district lies in a valley in... thu served, to which full justice: was door. form of a triangle: To the north-west - in

buth of them activa volcanoes. The latter the Peak of Karinchi and Gusoog Sumbing,

mountain" bad lately been omitting volumes of smoke. The volcanic structure of the coun try gives every reason for expecting earth. quakes, but noon of any consequence had been experienced there in the last few years. The population of Koninchi is set at about 70,070, and the country is under high cultivation. The people are well-to-do and thriving. They are Mabommedans. The houses are mostly large and well built. There are many mosques. Oos peculiar feature is the great number of sice storeh 'uses solidly built, and possessing a bandsome appearance.

citos remarks were exchanged with the re tiring official Wishes for a bon voyage were

guests scattered in various directions to view expressed, after which the happy occasione all bad reftesbed themselves the terminated.

the interior decorations of the handsome craft. The cabias are both single and double berthed, while there are also several cabins de luxe. The woodwork in principally of teak picked out with white and gold. The social hall, which is supplied with a piano, is a handsome speriment with easy chaire, anfar, etc., as well as writing tables. The tour of inspection being completed, the tender's whistle was sounded and the guests embarked highly satisfied with their visit to the ship despite the inclemency of the weather, which no doubt kept maay from attending.

Yesterday afternoon, at the Small Cout, Mr. Seth was the most interesting figure at a fare well meeting of Government officials who fore. gathered to bid the retiring Registrar God speed and a pleasant voyage home. Among those pressat were Sir Henry Berkeley, KC, Messrs. E. A. Irving, J. H. Kemp, Adam Gib son, J. R. Wood, G. A. Woodcock, A. G. M. Fletcher, G. N. Ormo, T. A. King, Frank Browne, G. H. Wakeman, ard-P. P. J. Wode house,

Sir Henry Berkeley, in a felicitous speech, proposed Mr. Seth's health, in the course of which be referred to Mr. Seth's long service and the bigh esteem is which he was always held,

Mr. Seth suitably replied, after which, there were hearty hand-ihakes and pleasant wishes. Mr. Seth left for Europa by the Hirano Mars to-day.

OPIUM MONOPOLY.

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The following is a short description of the vessel

The earthquake came upon the people of the valley at 1.30 a.m., on ibe morning of 4th instant. There were repeated shocks accom panied by a tidal wave. A great many houses collapsed, and fres, broke out which wrought great bavoç. In all parts of the districi, mol only houses but also morque and paddy store-houses had collapsed. The houseless people 'took refuge in the fields and built. temporary shellers;

The Hirano Mars was launched in Nagasaki on April 25, having been built in accordance with the Imperial Japanese Government ship building encouragement law. She is classed as tea A 1. at Lloyds, and is modelled on modern principles with every convenience necessary for a first-class passenger liner. The general com fort of passengers has been kept in view throughout and the equipment leaves nothing The tidal wave, gave rise to landslips, and

In the Supreme Court this morning, before the June to the Shampo, Viceroy Tuan Fang ba twelve special and one hundred and forty was done to roads and bridges. Seven pl According to a Peking, despatch of 23rd to be desired. There is accommodation for sinking of the ground. The rivers wem bleck- Bfty-eight first class, twenty-eight second class, 'ed and overflowed their banks, Great damaga Fall Court; the appeal case, was resumed sent in a memorial about the opiam mépopoly against the decision of the Chief Justice in the which has been duly perused by the Board of steerage passengers. All the cabins are neatly phur springs are active while others have driven.

imposition' of duly on tea has been finally decided by Congress.

بہت

DIFFICULTIES IN THE WAY,

redoubtable Shum in the Viceregal yamenA PRESIDENT of one of the Ministries suggests actiod in which Messis S. J. David and Co-Finance and the said Board bun stated its views / and costly fitted up, and the decorations and up. Up to the date of last adviens the number at Canton, Chang Jen Chun within the first the appropriation of funds from the Imperial |·proceeded against their compradore, Chan Ut to the Throne. The said Board enumerates fittings are of the latest designs and of a first of pertook, killed by the shocks is set at 230...

Household for the naval expenditor.

Two ceɔlies were fiund $y each for obstructing electric cars Nos. 35 and ay by drawing an over loaded truck at Dos Vœux Read West.

THE Colonial Secretary courteously informs that a telegram bas, heen received rom Singapore declaring Hongkong to be infected with bubonic plague.

Tix, Prince Regent proposes to appoint H.E. Ohang Yea-mow, ex-Director of the Kaiping Mining Company, as Director-General of Mining Affairs in Mongolia and, Tibet.

weeks of his administration was brought face to face with an international problem which at one time threatened to be so acute as to very nearly strain the good relations between the two neighbouring friendly Powers of China and Japan. We allude to the Tattu Moru affair, which might well be now relegated to the limbo of the for gotten past but for its connection with the initiation of the administration of the subject of our notice. More closely connected with Hongkong, however, His Excellency Chang was brought into promin ence soon after his arrival at the Southern Capital by reason of his negotiations with Admiral Sir Arthur Moore for the suppres sion of piracy in the Canton Delta. How suc cessful those negotiations had been was seen in the arrangement concluded with the then Commander-in-Chief of the British South China Squadron, which provided for a fleet of patrol, launches and guard-boats, besides PEESIDENT Shou Chi of the Mongolian Super

intendency has arranged with the Government large fast-steaming cruisers for the efficient that candidates for official, paste is Mongolia policing of the waters of the West and Pearland Tibet shall in future be nominated by that Rivors Though the exchange of comBoard for appointment by the Throse,

THE Governmeal will name a gold mine in China, the development of which will be under taken by the Ministry of Finance. The go'd obtained therefrom will be laid up for the minting of colus for a gold currency.

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Chiu, torecover 1618,816.67. Messrs. D. McNeil five difficulties in dealing with the monopoly and C. J. Alabister, instructed by Messes. H. J. of foreign opium. Gedge and À Jackson (of Messrs, Jobasco, Stokes and Master), appeared for the appellants (plaintiffs), while flon, Sir Henry Berkeley, KC, and Mr. M. W. Slade, instructed by Mr. J. Scott Harstos (of Messrs. Ewaos and Marston), represented the defendant. Funbar argument was continued and the case was again adjourned

News has been received in Shanghai that the

1.The effect of foreign and native opium is different and foreign opium has a works effect. 1-After the mopping, ef poppy cultivation and sale of malive opium, the price of foreign oplam will be much increased and if the mono- poly be effected the price will further go up without limit.

3-The impostation of foreign opium will Dever be able to be checked as it is difficult to know the traffic from India.

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The Government is active in messures of re'fet, On the West Coast of Sumatra the shocks were beary enough to start a panic, and the see, too, showed signs of great disturbance.

The Redjing Lebong mine suffered, no damage.

THE WEATHER.

The following report is from Mr. F. G. Fizru Director of the Hongkong Observatory

On the 30th at 11.45 a-The depression is over S.E. Japan and about to move into the

Pacific:

class nature. The saloon is a splendid apart. meat sod is well lighted and ventilated. The smoking rooms, social hall, drawing room, music room, barber's shop, dark room for amateur photographer, etc., are all that could be wished, and in addition there is a fully ties, bakery, cic, are models. The lavatories equipped surgery. The laundry, galleys, pas. and baths, showers, etc., are also a feature of the vessel. All the cabins, stairways, etc., are tiled with rubber which is very easy to the feel Standard Oil steamer Hudson from Taku Bar

She is fully supplied with fire fighting appli. with a carge of salt, for Eching, near Chin 4-There are many people in the south asces, life boats, rafte, belts, etc., and the kiang, was badly sabors on the Middle Bank in exators provinces who smoke native opium are carried. The cargo space is ample and latest designs of navigating, lostmments the North Channel. The news was first brought and they should ha stopped by the same mea to Shanghai by the steamer Oriental who sures adopted by the north-western provinces for the handling of beary weight, etc., she has vessel flying signals and saking that assistance smoke opium is reduced and it too much capable of lifting forty tons. The following reported seeing the Hudson ashore, and the 5-At present the number of thors who four large derricks and cranes, one of which is be sent out to her. Towboats and lighters have opium be imported beyond the supply there will are the dimensions of the vessel:-Length 482 been sent to the scene and after the vessel has be much waste of opium and money and it will feet 9 inches; moulded 465 fent; braadili, 56 been lightened it is believed that she will be induce foreigners to import opium constantly. fost depth, 34 feet 6 inchei¡ tonnage g10!!" to 2 to-day, 0.17 inches. ** reflosted without any damage as the place where for the next ten years. For these reasons the 8,770 tops; bone power, 7,360, Speed sixteen

PARA SE TORECAST, she is ashore is all mud boltem. The water is Board of Finance objects to the opium mono- knots. She has three decks and her propell-1-Hongkong and Neighbourhood; 8, winds, falling rapidly and is not expected to rise agais- poly:: However, the prohibition of opium smoking machinery is of the latest and best descrip moderate or fresh i showerych do

1.Formos Chanóni, sama Xi No. before next Monday. The vessel has a llat of ing and poppy cultivation will be entirely affect.. tion. She is built entirely of steel and is light- twenty degrees to port and the work of lightered within the sth year of Hauan Tung and the ed throughout with electric lights, The Frank

y-South coast of Chica between Hoop ing her to being rapidly carried forward by the cultivation of other cereals in place of pappy will More left here on her European voyage this South coast of Chias between -Shaoghal Tug and Lighter Co,

be effected in three yaara-Shanghai Morowy, morning with a large passenger and cargo list,

The barometer has risen quickly over W place also over the Chion coast and Tongklog. Jarao, and a slight to moderate rise has taken: it is inclined to fall over the Upper Yangira.

The highest pressure is lying over the Pacific between the Philippines and the Bonins, eng

Moderate to fresh 9, monsoon may be 'ex pected in the Formors Channel, and along the northern shores of the Chiss Saa

| Hongkong Rainfall for the 24 houra sodies -

and Limocin; tamen Notting and Hainan, SHERU LI No. 14

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