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INDO CHINA ŠTBAM NAVIGATION CO. LID.

ANNUAL MEETIXO.

The 18th ordinary general meeting of the above company was held at the offices of the company, 29, Cornhill, London, EC., on 29th alt, Mr. W. Keswick, M.P., presiding,

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY JULY 31 1900.

DOCK COMPETITION,

SHANGHAL SECURES, MANILA contract.

The contract for the consiruction of six, launches, proposals for which were opened on Thursday week in the office of the chief'quar termaster of the division at Manila, has been awarded: by that official to the Shanghai Dock and Engineering Company, Ld., the same con- tem which secured the contract for making the repairs on the transport Warren,

BURNED 10 DHATH,

SIR ALEX. HOSIB'S" "'OPIUM *REPORT,

The following editorist is from the Singapore Free Frém :---

share will be still greater danger of falling a VOLUN18BRING IN SHANGHAI. vicum thereto, and we shall marely pass from Scylla to Charybdis,, {

JAPAN SUGAR REFINING GO.

PRESIDENT'S SUICIDE.

PATHETIC DOCUMENTS LEFT BY THE DECEASED,

NEW HEADQUARTERS.

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BRITAIN'S/COMMERCE WITH

THE FAR EAST.

The British Board of Trade returas for May - wore issued last month. From an abstract Pating in the Kobe fieraid they show an crease of 1,541,131 in the exports as cars- increase of $592,771 in the imports and a de- pared with last year. Compared with

its organisation nesriy four years ago the unit figurei mark a fall of over £7000,907 The

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The month, however, contained: five

A most interesting and ocjoyable little core- A factor that has frequently bean introduced

mony took place at No. 73 Range Road on into the discussion of the oplum question, is as

Saturday afternoon when the cow headquarters to the bona fides of China. Öne school of

of the Portuguese company of the Shanghai disputants has contended that. for China to

Volunteer Corps were formally opened, reports appeal to the Powers to stop sending opium to

the Shumphal Mercury of the 10th last. Since the Chinese, is nothing less than asking the Powers to grant to China the monopoly of the

In question has had its headquarters at the growth and sale of opium. For, they point out, Mr. Sako, the & -President of the Dai Nip Portuguese Club, Recently, however, a pro- Sundays and part of the Whitsuntide holiday that in 1956 China had for her own consump pon Sugar Refining Company, who committed. posal was mooted for the company to have its as well. There was so increase in foreign tion 379.495 pikuls, of which no less than suicide on Sunday morning after learning that own beadquarters like some other units of the of manufactcled goods were higher, and and Colonial goods ra axported.. Imports 325,270 werd Dative grown, while she he had been committed for trial by the Pre S.V.C. and the lden was received with so much actually exported 5,000 pikuls of opium is the liminary Court, left two documents which show anthusiasm by the members that it was imme-imports of food and drink: lower. ** Of the same year. Of the 23 thousand tons about that the tragic, act had been under considera diately carried into effect. The new, premises responsible for £1,965,691, cotton goods falling decline in exports, manufactured: goods "are" one:aovouth only came from India, if there tion for some time. One of these is a letter consist of two spacious rooms on the ground 668,344, and machinery, £483,613. Exports fore, China wishes to show that she is in earp which appeals to bave been written at the end and first floor of No. 73 Range Road witha of woollen goods increased by 160,146, and cut about the abolition of opium smoking among of last month, The following is a translationsmall officers' room on the second floor. The the amount she herself grows. In China her children, she must show it by first reduct, the morn notable passages-While I held rooms had been handsomely decorated for the and silks, also increased 197,488, Export afcloth varus and textiles, other than cottons, woollens

to the Emperor and the country, and to give pearance. June contains a general report prepated by Sir my family, a happy life. Whoo I was advised The Inauguration ceremony, which com

raw matenal amounted to 1,016,954,852,188

the British Legation in

earnest? A. Parliamentary, paper issued on Official position I was able to render service occasion and presented quite agʻattractive ap declined £424,646. The increase in imported

ward

TERRIBLE TRAGEDY ON DORNFO RUDDER ESTATE.

VISITOR CONSUMED IN JUNGLE FİRE. The Straits Times of 19th July' says:-A telegram from Josselton reached this office, on issue, announcing that Mr. Kershaw bad acel Baturday, too late for. insertion in that day's dentally met his death under tragic circum- stances during jungle burning operations on the Borneo, Membakut is some eight miles from £10,000 to profit and loss. The transfer from festelton by rail and is the site of a rubber interesting documenting. It is a very lo become the President of the Dai Nippon 49 and 50 people—including members of the 2):75,208 to hidea. Toere were decreases.it.

Membakut rubber plantation in British North Alexander Hosie, acting commercial attaché to. by certain busincas-men of the Sighest standing fasaced at 4.30 p m., was attended by between being due to callon, £472,141 to wool: plantation belonging to the British Naik Borneo Government. The estate is a new gov. erument venture, and active preparation to grow rubber there have practically only just commenced.

From Capt. Littmano, of the steamer Dard, which arrived here yesterday, we have been able to ascertain further details of the tragic occurrence, which it would appear narrowly

all other classes of raw materials. During the five months imports have decreased £2,217,964, and exports 13,823 881, as compared with the M.S.

corresponding period of last year. Toming to the returns of the trade with the Far Ba it may be noted under exports that shipments of

there was a slight falling off in the case of the Cotton yarn to China and Japan were larger last month compared with May of 1908; whils

litter being Lieut-Col. a. A. S. Barnes, S. V. company in uniform and guests, among the U. Commandant, Captain DavideDo,

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coived by Captain Nolasco, who escorted them Fry, etc. As the visitors proved they were re. round to inspect the building. The Band of and the proceedings were commenced with the the Portuguese Company was le, attendance playing of the Portuguese National Anthem,

Straite Settlements. This reŝult is reflected in

In moving the adoption of the report the Chaieman said this again showed so unsatis- factory result; the earnings of the steamers have proved insufficient to meet the necessary out- goings. They were not singular in this respect, for the shipping industry throughout the your in all parts of the world had been seriously affected by the severe depression that bad pre- valled. The autlook now, however, was less musatisfactory, and prospects appeared more reassuring. They had made the same annual provision for the depreciation of the fleet As on the last occasion, and to do this and to provide for the outgoings of the year they had taken *48,000 from the underwriting account, and they had again had recourse to the general re serve fond, which was closed by the transfer of the former account left a balance at credit of £148,897, a sum more than sufficient to meel any conceivable call upon the fund for marine' lam. They had had to meet the usual charge for the year, such as interest on debentures and general expenditure charges, which were much the same as for last year. They hoped to be able in more prosperous times to eat more drastically with the writing down of the all outgologs including depreciation, the traus for made would enable them to carry forward Skinner, an assistant who had only recently the manager of the plantation, and of Mr. 15,763. It was matter of regret to the direc joined the estate. tors that they were unable to recommend the payment of a dividend on this occasion, but if

The affair happened on Tuesday last. About iba improved conditions continued it might soon or that day, the Resident of ferrolton, be found possible on later inquiry to pay Hardwick. at Membakut, stating that Mt. Mr. Dunlop, received a telegram from Mr. a dividend on the preferred shares. Dur Kersbaw had been burned to death, that Me ing the year 11,000 debentures. had been lased, which, with the amount previously and asking for immediate medical assistance. Skinner was seriously hurt and unconscious,

bankers and made available, represented left at once for Membakat by special train in all 325,825 Touching upon the insurance question, the Company ran a very substantial it would appear that goo acres of timber had Details of the accidcat are rather scanty, but line in the underwriting account, when rates of premium wore materially-higher than al pre several places on Tuesday morning last. tention has been paid to the clearing, nut † years I was engaged, in a business with which exist in any body of Volunteers. Their official worsted:fiaxuen; exporte to japan warn smaller“

been felled and that this was set fire to in sent. Immunity from serious accident for many years permitted the accumulation of a

Exactly how Messrs, Hardwick, Skinner and substantial balance nt credit, which the Board

Kershaw became involved in the fire is not regarded as part of the profits on that branch position ou a small bill either amongst clear, but it is said that they had taken up a of their businces, and from time to time the or very close to, the timber. The felled account was drawn upon to supply a part of jungle was very dry and when it had got the depreciation, and to augment the general fairly alight, a squall of wind rapidly swept profit. In 1908, however, insurance competithe immense blaze sound the eminence-dorsement when opium is bought. If the daily tion became very keen, and rates were reduced on which Messrs. Hardwick, Skinner and to so low level, that it became svideot 'a change policy was desirable. It was, there

Kershaw had taken up their stand, cutting fore, decided to effect the insurance of the

off their escape, They were surrounded by greater portion of the marine and fire risks with a mass of burning Jungle, and it is miraculous Lloyd's and the various companies, which was

that any oue escaped with his life. Mr. Hard- wick, an old jungle band, managed to survive done at favourable rates of premium, and the company now took only 15 per cent, of the

the longest and to get out of the death trap with his assistant, Mr. Skinner, who was badly self was injured. Mr. Kershaw could not get the Darvel left Jesselton the following morning away and met his death in the flames.. When carly, the doctor aud police who had gone to

item lor debenture expentes. After ̈meeting escaped involving the dën hs of Mr. Hardwick, belog done, and in some cases, parhaps too, favour strongly advised me to re-enter official by Captain Nolasco, who,, speaking in Ponty. the longer pariad, With regard to the cotton-

piece-goods trade, exports to China during stay were again larger, showing an ad- vance in value of £12,000; the Philippine small advances are, however, very much more Islands also shows another incresse. There

Dutch East Indies 439,000, Siam £11,000, than offset by the large decreases-gamely, Japan 4128,000, Straite Bottlemonts €2,000, instance, and in some cases For the longer period a fall is recorded in every

Very heavy

issued and bonds for £60,000 placed with Dr. Giddy and Capt. Wardrop (of the police) | statement of Sir Alexander osie is of impart self. I frequently attended at ibe' Government training season, and the result of this was like. showing a continuance of the bad state of trade.

A large quantity of linen manufacturón was sant to the Philippices during May, Chios shows a slight advance in her purchases of woollen tissues, but a continued decline in

in both cases. The trade in silk broad stuffs in

phases of the question. It is doubtful whether to do so. It was a great mistake on my part and deal with many-Sugar Refining Company, I was very reluctant any question has ever stirred the Chinese Em that I was not strong enough to reject the sion. It affects all classes and is the subject to and other officials of the Company, I pire so profusadly as this of oplum suppres sequest. Having confidenica in alf the Diter. of a very large number of publications, from Im entrusted the various branches of busi- native papers. In the past two years in spite single one of them. This loved to be a perial edicts to the smallest and cheapest ess to their care without missing a of the absence of any well-organised naiform great fault on iny part. do Xul of last year, scheme for accomplishing the tark, machis high officials who had previously shown mo A hearty welcome was extended to the guests

with the machinery available for the purpose." much is being attempted is too short a time his, and I wished to do so, but-Baron Shibusa guese, said that since its organisation four wa persuaded me to stop with the Company. years ago the Company had done fairly good On the whole, there is sufficient evidence, tot' was foolish of me to listen to his words. A work, which he thought showed that the mem show that progress is being made in curtailment greater fault was that my expectation that I of production, although some of the reports could check any improper relations petroos word "Volunteer," But still they might have bers bad anderstood the real meaning of the show that this is possibly due to uncertainty certain M.P's and certain Directors and share done better if they had a point of assembly and the fear of additional taxation, rather than holders. of the Company with regard to the where they could meet together and discuss to official activity. "That the central Govers-Singar Monopoly proposal proved to be mise the affairs of the colony. Having had no such meat continues to be sincere aul sealous in its takes. To my surrow, I found that improper rallying place the members bad not been able crusade is beyond question." This emphatic relations had really taken place. As for my to meet together, except perhaps during the abce, and should put at restthe minds of those offices and explained my views on the subjectly to cause loss of interest pad a weakening of on the epium question, but a round-about 1. did what I thought to be best for the in which he considered of the greatest importance who sea in Chicase reputed official strictness of a monopoly, and I think I can say that the esprit de corps of the company factor way of making profit. In the metropolis at-terests of the Company, The fact is that for two. for the good discipline and union which must of opium smoking officials, rather than the I was not acquainted, Reallsing that I could beadquarters in time of riot or whenever the smoking public, but these are now being taken never conduct such a business resigned my Company had been called together had by the mulated, the main feature of which requires the commenced with ignotance, and at the end of in hand and a set of regulations have been for position last December, My business life kindness of the Committee and member of the opium smokers to obtain a certificate, either it I was ignorant still. Although, however, the unfortunately some of the members of the Club Uniao, been at the ball of that Club, but for raw or cooked opium, running for three difficulties of the Company were partly due to months, and which must be prosented for en-

Company were not members of the Club, and most of the improper acis were committed occasions which he had just mentioned consumption is half an ounce, the fee is so cash

bad taxation and the commercial depression, and therefore, with the exception of the by the Managing Director and other Directors, they had not been able to frequent the (say ten cents). Smoking is prohibited in staurants, brothels and places of entertainment.

and although the trouble bad commenced before hail for social intercourse and similar pur- Opium smoking guests at ions have to apply inclined to escape from my responsibility. I

I entered the Company, I am not in the least poses. The question then areas as to how they could remedy that state of affairs, and need not further give the details, but there is upon myself in view of the heavy losses of the have headquarters of their own, and so it came for a district police officer's certificate, „We am ready, indeed, to take every responsibility they decided that the only thing to do was to no doubt that they are sufficient if enforced to shareholders. Although I have not greater about that they had established themselves in

sale and retail opium shops and of smokers is public, and this must have been due to a and generally speaking, the licensing of whole say that I enjoyed some respect from the and where he hoped they would remain for being enforced,

many years to come. He had just stated that belief in my sincerity and honesty. : Aa,

the esprit de corps was an important factor for The report also contains important informa- not think, either, that I have done anything the strengthening of a body like theirs, and the tion as to the anti-oplum cures, and vices re- wrong since I entered the Company, and I truth of that statement was probably quite thea put by two shareholders, Mr. E. Humphreys Metal had not yet returned, and no further former is legion and many of them contain throw dosbis so my infogrity. I therefore quarters, and they folt, they must have them, suggested that there had beca overbuilding, they got back to Jesselton, where, it may be

details were expected to be available until opium and morphia in varying quantities." leave my reputation in the hands of my

but then there came the difficulty as to how and said that if for various rensons profits were imagined, the-news-of-the-disaster had been attention to the evils these so-called remedies

Mest of the reports from the provinces draw superiors and friends, who I know recognised to get the money necessary to buy the famiture unattainable it would be bolter to wind up the company while its capital was stili Infact." He

received with great

my character. A man who thus has a clear and other utensils required," It was only due consternation.

are creating an evil for wame than the disease conscience can bring! himself to make the great. What makes the affair particularly sad is the they are advertised to cure. Opium smokers decision. It was last February that Mr. Mo-

to the unity which existed between the mem- also suggested that the general managers, fact that Mr. Kershaw, who was an Australiad are becoming in many cases opium and morphia chitaki Kotaro [the well-known writer an

bers of the Company that they had been Messrs Jardine, Matheson and Co., should be

able to furnish the house in which, thay warn was spending a holiday with Mr. Hardwick, an enters and are developing a craving it is still economic subjects), who is aa expert on foreign assembled, “It was only very modestly furnish-fat Ranb for the four weeks anded 17th in- paid on the basis ofa fixed sum annually and old Australian friend of his. Mr. Kershaw a handsome commission on the net profits was an assistant an the tobacco estate of the

more difficult to eradicate. This phase of affairs, told me that when & cerlain Company ed, but everything they saw there was the gift 1pstead of on the gross freight. Another New London Barneó Tobacco, Plantation of touched by the Chinese Government, although | Directors were: arrested, the President of the clusion Capt. Nolasco hoped that the Company on ‹.73 dwi,-Bukit Malacca-stone crushed

the question has remained practically un- at London fell into difficulties and some of the or gifts of members of the Company. In con- shareholder also 'asked a number of ques Lahat Datu (Darvel Bay) and instead of spond it is one which would appear to call for early Company, who was an Ear killed himself would derive many advantages by having head- 2,000 tops, gold obtained 75 ounces, averagu the general managers shoutrement ding his leave in Australia, had decided to visit the general-managers should be altered, nad expressed the opinion that Mr. Keswick, a partner in the firm, should resign the chairman ship of the company and make way for a younger man,

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still of very small proportions. The shrinkage in the figures relating to exports of ship, bridge, and boiler plates of Japan continues. It may angles, &c., taken by that country this year has also be noted that the value of steel bärs, fallen £68,000 in valoa compared with last year, other hand, pig iron expons to Japan to date and £109,000 compared with 1907. On the have risen in value £42,000. Under textile machinery there is again a shrinkage of £49,000 of China. Regarding imports from the Far in the case of Japan and a small decline in that

half last year's East last month, tea from China again, fell.co

1 during the last five months. bas fallen off nearly twothirds. · A fair quantity.

silk came from China. The value of bemp imports from the Philippines last month war 80,00 less, Tin-shipments from the Straits Settlements rose £41,000 in value, but there in up in the aggregate figures,

marine insurance risks. The Board was, through barned and unconscious. Mr. Hardwick bin very largely check the consumption of opium, ability than many other people, I can safely the building in which they were now assembled this article recoportions, and the quantity of

a committee, examining and considering the heads of expenditure and organisation with a view to seeing if it were possible to effect, economies in the working of the fleet.

tlon of the report, and a score of questions were

Mr. E. Beauchamp, M.), seconded the adop Membakut on receipt of Mr. Hardwick's tale- placing opium smoking. The number of the have no fear that after my death anybody will clear to every one present. They wanted head, still a fairly considerable decrease to be made

The report was subsequently carried nem.com Mr. William Paterson and Mr. W. W. Dickin Chunks was ubacimously accorded to the Chair

his friend Mr. Hardwick. His leave expired on the very day that the accident occurred. It is understood that he was supporting his mother, who is resident in Sydney. He is spoken of as a very good fellow, much liked by all who knew him, and the news of his terrible death was re- ceived by the small community of fesselton with very great regret.

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The toast was enthusiastically drunk and lo Portuguese Company, wishing them upon reply Col. Barnes proposed the health of the

having their own headquarters, every prosperity and congratulating them upon Refreshments were then served after which the ceremony ended..

FISHERMEN ADRIFT AT SEA,

THE "ANDING" SAVES FOUR MEN..

RAUB COLD MINING CO.

The Raub Australian Gold Mining Core port the following result of crusblog operations stantBukit Komen-stone crashed 3,789 tons, gold obtained 1,086 ounces, average per

BUILDING IN SHANGHAI,

A SIGN OF THE TIMES,"

son were reappointed directors, and a vote of but the wisdom of readily yielding to the clam tuent of opium, from which it is extracted by needed for a time. Afterwards, it can be burst. sinking condition" with a sca anchor out similar prosaic establishments. In a word a

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supervision and control. Among the opium with a pistol because he held himself responsi- quarters of their own. In the name of the per 108 grains." remedies is mentioned the Malay anti-opium ble for the affair, although he had himself acted Portuguese Company the speaker then propos from Singapore thirty sacks of the plant. At acted up to the ideals of an English gentle with the names of Col. Barnes, their worthy cate." A missionary in Szechuan imported honourably in the mater, in this way heed the health of the guests present, coupled the date of writing he had tried it on fifty per man. That statement sent a pang through my Commandant, and Capt. Davidson. (Applause). The Chairman, in bis reply, said it would

sons and in every case the medicine bad effected body and soul, am tried physically and require very clear evidence to convince him

alluded to, has been entirely discarded in Slogamy deed, but I hope that will be regarded acure." The Combretuin Sundaicum, the plant spiritually, so there may be some weakness in that any economies had been disregarded which

The Shanghai Times writes:-People com. it was possible to observe in the efficient care,

pore and Selangor, and we understand its lack leniently. Had it not been far my wish to of the business and the making of the utmost

A paragraph in the British: North Borneof-efficacy has been clearly demonstmted. Yet answer necessary questions by the Court and to

plain of hard times and stagnation of trade, efforts to secure the best possible results. Accounts of Membakut rubber estate are very unde, mostly by missionaries, we are ashamed thould have put as end to my life long ago. I Herald of july 1, to hand this morning, says the statement of its value continues to be.

ond although the optimistic observer, judging sen an improvement in the company's affairs, I

by the animation and the many signs of ap- With regard to a question as to who inspired encouraging. The manager (Mr. Hardwick) ia say, because they ought to know better than hereby pray for the health and welfare of my

parent opulence, which be seas around him in the partners of Messa, jardine, Matheson and states that he will have 560 acres cleared by to continue to assert that this is an effec.superiors, friends, and family. My dear

the streets, may wall doubt whether the com Co., resident in Hongkong and Shanghai, to the end of the month, and is only waiting for tual cure for opium.

plaints which are current are well founded, we give out freely two months ago that no dividend

The regrettable ten a good opportunity to turn.

children, a great enemy, poverty, now faces would be paid, the speaker'said he was absolute.

fear that a little careful inquity will revoni dency rather seems to be to substitutė you. But do not shrink from it. Health,

unquestionable evidence that, as far as the tract of anything of the kind having SELF-GOVERNMENT SOCIETIES. The Chinese Government have prohibited the furnish boundless capital

for opium morphia eating and injecting, honesty, diligence, perseverance, and courage taken place. prosperity returned

past year, at all events, is concerned, our Drive away

community-has not been nearly so prosper to the shipping trade of the world, he continued,

importation.of morphia and instruments, and sorrow with courage. You are still young, and thrilling tale of the saving of four sherous as it was during the four or five years he had no doubt that there would be again.

decision to set up izpresentative-Gov-their-manufacture is also forbidden. A Memo your mother will encounter terrible difficulties. men, who were eight days at the mercy of the preceding. One very significant fact in re- pariad of prosperity forthcoming for the ernment in China in ten years time has not rial recommends the enactment of special When you have grown up you must endeavour brought yesterday by the C. M. str. Anping from tion which has taken place is our local build- elements, without anything to live upon, was lation to the matter is the marked diminu- Company, and to wind it up would be a crime been without its effect on the reintions between penal laws against the manufactors of syringes to please and console her. Bazzal, Banza!! -committed against Britab interest in China. officials and people. The past two years have the penalty being "banlatiment to the most re In a note-book which was lound in the jio-Tientsin, reports the Shanghat Times of 21st

ing activity within the period mentioned. As to the agreement with the general managers, witnessed the establishment of numerous varia-mote and unhealthy portions of the Empire." rikisha man's room, where he shot himself, Dr. inst.

No abiervant resident who was here at the any change would have to be effected by tics of associations having for their avowed Morphia sellers are to be awarded the same Sake had written to the following effect:-I The Anping, Captain Klopfer, left Tientsin time could have failed to notice the tremendous. mutual consent, and it was certainly not the object the training of the people for the re-penalty, together with confiscation of their shops. bave thought over and over again of my situa-i fide weather. The vessel was about twenty- impetus which building enterprise seemed to case that they were making unduly large speceptral Government and Frovincial: Aue of $1,500 with imprisonment of either kind for now said that I have been convicted, I should shing juak was sighted showing signals of dis-torn down is most of our leading thoroughfares spossibilities of the promised franchiset Besides these panallics, the proposed Straits fine tion, but no better iden bas struck me. It is, Two miles N.N.E. of Shaoweishan Island receive after the close of the Russo-Japanese earnings out of the company." The polite hint

at 1.15 p.m. un Sunday, when a Ningpo war. Whole blocks of older structures warn to himself to resign his position he should thorities have encouraged the formation twelve months appears mild. The Memorial like to see the text of the Judgment, as, if I ignore unless it was the desire of the Board of these "self-government societies." It points out that those who use of countenance the saw it, I might see mistakes which I could cor-

Iress. The course of the steamer was at once and new buildingseracted in their places-many that someone else should occupy that position. would appear, however, that these same as80- use of morphia commit an offence punishable rect. There may be mistakes, is even the altered and she bore down on the derelict and, of which would be ornaments to any city is the He had fulfilled every duty which devolved ciations are likely to become the cause of some with decapitation but it is desirable to draw up Judges are not God. But that might binder

with a little difficulty ranged alongside the world. The open spaces of the Settlements upon him as chairman. He added that the anxiety to China's rulers if their present courses special enactments to deal with the offence. me irom executing my original intention. I

vessel, which was damaged and waterlogged, where lawas and gardens spread pleasing company bad not, in his opinion, done more are to be allowed to continue unchecked. The report on it is quaint and worth quoting feel chronic palos in my head. I will put gud took on board the steamer four fishermen expanses for the enjoyment of former gens- than meet the requirements of irade so far as

In view of the rapidly spreading knowledge We were instructed by Imperial Decree to an end to them now. The letter in my docu-

who were in a very weak condition The junk rations of residents, were sacrificed "10"the" naw ships were concerned.

of European forms of democratic government, report on this Memorial, and have the honour ment box [the letter translated above] may be

had been badly damaged and buffated about in exigencies of utility and converted into sites for modification of the long established treatment to dbserve, in the first place, that morphia is made public. As for this note, it can be re-

a storm eight days previously off Sleep Island, huge blocks of business offices, botels and of the people as children, was bound to come; ́anátural' salt, forming the essential "consti- written by somebody in Japanese ink if it is

after which it had been drifting about in a

"boom" was in progress, but, as far-sighted our of a gentry basotien with classic lors, who chemical processes and made into medicines There was also a curious document some- in an effort to stop her progress, but still people must have anticipated, it has not lasted had come under the influence of a few for treating diseased. It possesses the pro what in the nature fif a will, in which the doctor, an

drifting to where she was found. The ship-s foreign educated firebrands, is open to grave perty of producing sleep; whence its name by means of pras on his names, expressed, the

wrecked men had sighted several steamers, but very long. Whether it will soon be revived in question; and to judge by current events it.morphia, from Morpheus, the God of Sleep, idea that he really died when bo left official none of them had been near enough to see the anything like its former vigour is a matter which may very well be doubted, but at least it is open would appear probable that the Government is derived, and its effects are still more power life to enter the Sugar Company, He added signals of distress. When rescued they were to us to hope for the best and do all we can to will yet rue the day on which they so yielded. ful than those of opium,

that as a sacrifice his soul would devote itself starving and emaciated and everything possible deserve a return of the dowing tide of prosperity. The twenty-seventh annual report of the Ten years, as was pointed out by many at the Last year un Imperist Decree was issued to promoting the development of agriculture in was done for them They were brought on to A glance at a few figures will illustrate the board of directo:s of the Indo-China Steam Navigation Company states:-

government, was on the chic promising self-ordering the entire abolition of oplum, and the Empire and to assisting and protecting They had in the mean while greatly recovered deceétio of activity within the past year or two,

unquestionably too the prepared by the Government

indicated "The directors now submit their repert and period in which to expect that the ignorant Council contained a provision that arrange." We do not know what incident in referred to from the effect of their trying, experience and During the year 1905, when high-water mark.. stalement of accounts for the year 1958. gentry would be educated to fit their respon-meats should be made for the prohibition of by the story about the suicide of an English will be sent back to their homes in the course

The depression to trade and shipping, to

sibilities and, ladeed, it is very doubtfel if they the import of foreign opium so that the evil Earl, unless what was related to Dr. Sako was of next week. which allusion was made in last year's report, can or desire to be so educated. Would it mot might be cut off at the source. It was also some distorted version of certain matters rela- Was intensified during 1958, and the year's ac have been more prudent to have waited until provided that, as morphis and the instruments ting to the Whittaker Wright frauds in cos- counts show a loss of £33,255 156, 98. To a new generation of Literati bad arrived, for its injection were still more injurious than section with the London and Globe Corpora- meet this, and to provide for the depreciation versed is modern affairs lostead of in opium, full effect should be given to the rrib tion. In any CASO, Mr. Mochizoki seems to of the flent, £55.358 121. £80,000 bas beed those of 2,500 years ago? The mem. Article of the British Commercial Treaty and have taken a singular course in telling such a taken from the underwriting account and bers of these so-called "self-government the 16th of the American Treaty, and lastruestory to a mans in Dr. Sako's position,Kobe L10,000 from the general reserve fund. After societies" have still no learning other than that tions be given to the Customs to prohibit the Herald. making those ́ appropriations, and meeting all of the ancients and are but infants in modern importation of any morphla not covered by expenses chargeable upon the year, there re- matters. The only effect of the Edict on them special permit and imported for medical pulos a balance of £isitda os. 8d., which will has been to imbue them with a beadstrong poses. Shop-keepors, whether native or foreign, be carried forward

spirit and a desire to "boss" the officials, In should, also be strictly forbidden to manufac The latert repost from China have been of addition to the strong anti-foreign feeling which ture morphia or instruments for its injection, so more reassuring character. Freights In many has hitherto animated them. They have utilis that this evil might be completely eradicated. directions bave shown a considerable improve-ed the encouragement given them by the Gov. These Regulations were sanctioned by the ment, and there is reason to hope that this im erament to obtala lands from the Provincial Throne and circulated, but in spite of the provement will be conflated. A committee authorities on easy terms, ostensibly for the stringent nature of this prohibition, it appears of the board has been for some time, and still education of the people, actually to provide that there are still unprincipled persons who is closely considering the heads of expenditure funds to carry on their self-government pro delude people into using morphia, and the with a view to effecting any economise which | paganda.

trade has not been entirely suspended. The Value. might be found possible,

The officials, high and low, ara lo undoubted probibition of opium is now being enforced fear of these societiesy instances, of this. are opium saloons bays been closed, and the poorer dally seen in the failure of foreigners to obinia. classes having no other means of allaying their Justice at their hand, so that China, once world craving have recourse to morphis, being attract renowned for her commercial probity, bids faired thereto in the first place

place by its cheapness. to become a reproach among the nations.It As time goes on their consumption of morphia constantly increases, and they cool abandon its use; their system becomes fall of the poison and in the end their bodies become covered with sores from the injecting needle and their health is suland. Seeing that the evils of morphia are so difficult to avoid even Dow before opium has been satirely eradicated after the abolition of opium in is to be foured, shut

ANNUAL REFORT.

No additions have been made to the Com- pany's-fleet during 1903, and no bullding con- tracts have been entered late.

"During the present year advantage has been taken of low rates to cover the bulk of the in- surance on the fleet outside instead of carrying it in the company's underwriting account,

The retiring directors are air. W. Paterson and-Me www.

Dickinson, who, being eligible,, offer themselves for re-slection.

"Messrs. Targaand, Youngs and do, the Auditam, retire and will be proposed for rev

is high time that a strong control of these mis chievous associations was established as they are becoming a fruitial cause of trouble not only vis-a-vlī, loreigners, but silll more to their own officials, who will be wall-advised to sups press their mis-directed energy before they be come involved by them in laternational.com |plicationsTM, dy 2: Times,

par.

honest men.

BORNEO.STAMPS,.

NEW ISSUE,

COLLISIONS' AT BANGKOK,

was reached, permits ware issued for the erec lian of er houses, practically all of which were availed of. In 1907 the number declined to 4,888 and in the twelve months from July 1, 1909, to June 30, 1979, it dropped still further to 2,436, which is the lowest figure FOUR LIGHTERS SUNX.

on record since the year 1900. The num. When the Norwegiao s.s. Haldii started off ber of blocks in course of construction now down the river on her voyage to Hongkong actually stands at the insignificant total of 157, yesterday afternoon she met with a couple of practically all consisting of small Chinose rather nasty mishaps, says the Siam Weekly shops and dwelling-houses. The only foreign- Mait of 8th inst. The first was the collision style buildings of any importance included in with and sinking of a steam-launch net far this return are the Astor House and new Bar-

lington Hotel. from the Bangkok Dock Company's premises.

la road-construction also there has been a In this case not much harm appears to bave been done as the launch was raised and found notable slackuers during the year. To the tos only to need alight repairs. But the second miles of roads under the Council's control at was rather more serious and resulted in the beginning of July, 1908, 6 miles and 138 the destruction of a good deal of property yaide (to be exact) were added between that and the incidental death of a Chibere dale and June 30, 1909, and although no pre- coolle. The Haldis, it seems, swung Against

cise figures are available to enable us to micer- foar lighters, ons loaded with rice and three twin how this result compares with the returns- with salt, which ware lying alongside the as of preceding years; it seems inconsiderable Chiengoat which, in turn, lay against Messrs wisen one recalls the activity of the period Windsor and Co.'s whatf, All four of the which witnessed the construction of the great" fighters were capsized and had their cargoes new road-aratems.in the Wester, Northern mined besides sustaining some damage to and Eastern districts. ka their hulls. The Haldis did not come off un. Briefly a distinct pausa sermi to: have been Ploughing with scathed, as she knocked pisces off two of her reached in the process of Settlement develop. wild boar,

Laffaloes, propeller blades. The damage done is various ment, and in face of the showing we bara pan- Cockatoo.. Hornbill Wild Gattle. Magapodatk

AN. B. Official Gazette of July 1 say that adhesive postage and revenue stamps of the following denominations and descriptions have this day been issued to the Past Offices of the State for circulation.- Colour. Sapia Green Rose

1 cent. ง

-Red

,

Doelgn. Tapis,

Traveller's Palma, View of pait of Jesselton.

Group, Brown Elephant. Light Green Rhinoceros.

Vermilion

Pala blus

Dark blus Red brown Dark grean Lilea

ly given as from 15,000 to 20,000 ticals, Thu || sented, we may remark by way of conclusion, ffaldia was in charge of pilot at the time of it will be somewhat difficult to prove that the the accident and had on board a large number clamour for the extension of our; boundaries of Chinese passengers returning to their matiem "which one hoere pinity frequently in certala

quarters is 4f all well foundedkezuca 43