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Shipyard Mechanics.

· LABOUR. UNION F. RMED.

LARGE MEETING AT WEST, POINT.

26th inst

Some time age, to be precise, in April last, a meeting was called and was largely at- tended, by native mechanics employed by the various docks and 'shipbuilding yards in the Colony. The meeting was convened for the purpose of inaugurating a "trade union," and it was proposed that sufficient funds be raised by

members

of subscription, in order to protect the proposed guild from any personal difficulty in case of a strike or lock-out. In such a tion, the promoters of the guild hold the opinion that their claims on employers would receive more attention than they now do. The sub- scriptions to the union were to be paid pro rata

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY JULY 31, 1900.

"TECHNICAL INSÏÏIDTE.

SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS We are requested to publish the following (in order offinerit) of the Technical Institute Students who ware sugcessful in the examina- tions beld last month-

Building Construction.-Lécturer, Mr. T. L. Petkin, A.M.1.C.E. Examiner, Mr. D. Jaffe, A.

M.L.C.E.

Júnior,-"Passed," 1. L. Goldenberg, Chan Shing-long, Arthur Carvalho.

Sealor-Passed with Distinction. Tre Ching-long.

"Fassed" Ma Fung-shu, Chan Chui-un, Field Surveying-Lecturer, Mr. F. Button, Examiner, Mr. D. Jaffe, A.M.I.C.E.

Junior."Passed" Chan Chiu-uo, Tse Ching fong, Chan Sting-long, Ma Fung-shu, 1. L. Goldenberg.

Machine Drawing and Construction--Lec-

Martis, A.M.M.E.

GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO., ED.

ARRIVAL OF CONCRÈTE SPECIALIST.

Mosers. Shewan Tomas"& Co., general managers of the Green Island Cement Co, Ld., inform us that they have just added to their staff a specialist in concrete construction, Mr. W. W. Wheston, who has had a considerable experience in this class of work both in Eog laud and America. He has just bean in the latter country prior to his arrival hero and bas made a special study of the most up-to-date methods. Mr. Wheaton will be, available for consultation on the subject of concrete work bý anyone using the Company's coment

BAMBOO ROPES.

LOCAL ASSISTANCE REQUESTED.

HONGKONG GARDENS.

KUFERINTÈNDENT'S REPORT.

The report for the year 1908 by the superin tendent of the Botanical and Forestry Depart meat (Mr. S. T. Dann) has been issued. We make the following excerpts from the contents of the comprehensive blue-book which will '| prove interesting

BOTANIC GARDENS.

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The year was marked by the flowering of two trees which formed important additions to the decorative plants of the Gardous. One of those was Prunus Ungeri which flowered pro. fusely in the middle of January. This tree, which came originally from Japan, is deciduous and has pretty drooping pink flowers which appear before the leaves. The other tres, Fas koonia Fortunet, also flowers before the leaves. appear. The Bowers are sweetly scented, white and mauve in colour and shout 4 inches long The tree forms a charming picture when in full was raised were obtained by Mr. Murray Scott from Mr. Graiser on the North River and very klodly presented by him to the Botanic Gardent fo May, 1995.

PINK PLANTATIONS.

In contrast to the great havoc produced among the shade trees is the curious fact that the plantations ontside Victoria suffered little; only 2,000 pine trees blown down by the wind have so far been found and sold.

HERBARIUM.

tha nhw orBER IN KORBA

partment it was more than a week before all ike debris was removed from the streets. It was

It is not supilking that the convention siga. not possible to save more than a small 1 propor. tion of it for sale and recourse and to be takened at Sonal on July 12 between the Korean and to the annual expedient of issuing general Japaness Governments should have occupied a large space in our recent telegrams from Japan. permission through the Police for anyone to

the cession to Japan of controlal prisons and the take away what they wished for fuel The The chief provisions of the new agreement are smaller twigs and leaves which were of no use the as fuel and were therefore left on the roads, the establishment of the Central Bank of Korea, fudiciary, the abolition of the Ministry of War and But events have been leading steadily up to were collected into heaps and burned.

this climax ever since Prince Ito undertook control of the Korean Residency-General, and it is commonly supposed that the grea Japanese statesmen only refrained from carrying out these measures, at an earling date because they would have had aidiy turblag effect upon the already discontented Koreans. The abolition of the War Ofico was not. unexpected. It will be recalled that the Korean army was disbanded two years ago, and that one battalion of infantry and a troop, of cavalry only ware retained to represent the Koreanservice, cleayasanimperial handful of [bodyguard. troops to supervise, continued to maintain a staff of highly paid officials. Consequently no trouble was feared from the public in regard to its abolition. But the trausler of judicial rights was quite another matter. Even the Japanese Prats admits that the course adopted Is quite unprecedented; and, in drawing - A parallel with Tunis, it paints out that judicial power over natives in that country is still held. by the Tunis Government; whereas the transfer of Korea's judicial authority to Japan includes jurisdiction over Koreans. With regard to the Central Bank there was no disturbing feature: it was necessary to commercial progress. The staff of the new bank is to be entirely Japanese and the bank's operations are to be carried on according to Japanese law. Capital has been 6xed at 10,000,000 in 100,000 shares of which the Korean Government is to hold 30,000. The balance is to be offered to the Koreau and Ja panese people for subscription; and as six per cent. is guaranteed by the Koman Govam- eat, a difficulty is expected in disposing of

-Mt the rate of thirty cents on each doliar, that turer, Mr...Tulip, A.M.L.M.E..Examiner, Mr. J detaile in conpaction with botanical products, fower. The sands from which this specimen viously existed in the collection and it there. The Ministry of War, with only a

was to say, that fi à mas received $so a month

he had to subscribe to the fund. $3 a your, at.

Junior.-"Passed with Distinction" Fung $40 a month he would have to pay Sia per 18-20, Soo Leong-suw, A. Leong, Chan Pingin.

annum, and so on.

This meeting became known to the police. and Inspector Robertson and his men raided the Chui Nam Hotel, 423 and 425. Queeu's Road West, where the meating was held, and a number of arrests were made.

Those who were arrested were charged in the Police Court with convening a meeting Without Government parmission, and aller much discussion the case was adjourned sine dis in order to allow the ring-leaders to secure the necessary sanction.

The reason for the calling of this meeting was explained to the magistrale, to the offer"; so it was alleged; that formerly workmen at ind Huaghom Docks wore paid double pay for Sunday night work. There was a now mana. ger in office then and ba bad decided to cut down the wages to one and a half, which caused the grievance.

Accordingly, a pelition was sent in the Government, and the meeting was allowed ta be held, with the result that some 800 men, represcating all classes of mechanics employ. ed in the Colony, congregated at the Tung Tie, Lok lu and Chui Yuan hotels, at West Poiot, yesterday, to discuss the question, Numerous speeches in favour of the proposed union were made, and the resolution was passed.

One of our representatives was given to un derstand this morning that the meeting was not of an hostile character towards employers, but simply of protective nature. in proof of this a certain document, places at our disposal, and which purports to be a comprehensive set of rules for the labour union, runs like this

It is proposed to establish a "school" for the benefit of men engaged in our trade ; it i hoped that the institution may last for all time..

2-All members may make suggestions. Any member having good regulations to suggest should make them known to other members. If these (good) views are not brought forward they cannot promote the public weal. How- ever, if any regulation is found doxatisfactory It can be discussed at meetings and amended there and then.

"Passed" Chan Shio-man, W. Simmons, Senior."Passed with Distinction." Cheung Lu., D3, O., Wong, Lo Kam-chok, Chiu Wai..

"Passed."-Ng Tin chi Steam-Lecturer, Mr. W. Tulip, A.M.. MECH. E. Examiner, Mr. J. Martin, A,M,L.M... Stage 1." Passed", Wilson, W. J., Cheung

ju.

Stage II Passed with Distinction" Lo Kam-chak, Te Ching-fong,

Passed", Ng Tin-chi, Wong, David C Applied Mechanics.Lecturer, Me. W. Talip, A..1... Examiner, Mr. J. Martin, A.M.I.M.E. Stage Passed with Distinction," Kwok Wa-fan, Ma Fung-shui,

"Passed." Goldenberg, J. 5., Ng Tin-Chi, Chia Wai.

Stage Passed with Distinction," Tse Ching-long.

Passed," Chan Chin-un, Mathematics-Lecturer, Mr. II. Sykes. Examiner, A. W. Grant, n &

Junior." Passed." Li Lun-itwai, Taang Kun-sham, Yam Pak-leuk, Kwok Wa-fan, Kwok Ping-chiu, Young Kud, Chiu Chung-cho, Chiu Kwong, C.A.J. Wilks, Wong shit-pun.

Senior Passed"-Lam King-fan, Chan Wing-to, Ma Fung-shu,

Lecturer, Mr. F.

Chemistry, Practical, Browne, F.1.C; F.CS. Examiner, Dr. W.M.B. Moore,

Junior.-Passed with Distinction". Young

Wa..

Passed," Pun Mag-fan,, Li Yipg-skili, E, Ezta, M. W. Mark, Henry Anderson, R. J. fudali, O. F. Ribeiro.

Senior.Passed with Distinction," Ko Wo fuck, Tam Wing-kwang, Chen Wing-lo.

Chemistry-Theoretical-Lecturer, Mr. A. C. Franklin, F.i.c. Examiner, Dr. W. M. B. Moore

Junior-"Passed."-Yèong Wa, Puo Mang- fan, M. W. Mark

Senior Passed with Distinction."-Ko Wo-tuck.

Physics-Lecturer, Dr. W. V. M. Koch, M D. Examiner, Dr. W. M. B. Moore..

"Passed with Distinction"-Ku Wo-luck, Ng Fung-chau,

Passed."-Chau Chiado, Ma Fung-shu, f.am King-fan, Vam Pak-leuk, A. R. Leong, Bishen Singh, Kwok Wa-lan

3.It is proposed that all office-bearers shall meet at the "schools" every Saturday even- ing. Any of our fellow-workers having good suggestions to submit, or other matters con cerning the public gond, are requested to it. tend at the school and discuss-them-with-the-English-Ivalor. Lecturer, Mr. H. L. O

Garrett, H.A. Examiner, Mr. E. A. Irving, office-bearers.

Passed Lo Sz.sun, Wong Kwok-pau, Ho Man-tsung, Chu Sing, Lim Ping-wing. U Yat-sing, Wong Shiu-ki, Lui Mac-aui,-

English-Senior.-Lecturer, G. P. de Mar-

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4. It is proposed that if any of our fellow. workers have not yet heard of the benefits that

Ill be derived from becoming a member of "school" any who may come to hear of it, they will be allowed. to join the school within, A. Examiner, Mr. E.A, Irving. the next three months if they should so desire, and shall pay the same fee of $t as original „members.......... After the three months bave expir.

ed the entrance fee will be $5

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5. Many member should be careless about his work and meet.with.any.nccident.God have no means to pay for medical treatment, he can come to the school" apd make a report to the committee who will send a subscription list round to their fellow-workers to collect sub. scriptions. Upon the return of the subscription fist, the "school" will pay the money out first (to the member in aced). Oo pay day the amounts of individual subscriptions will be deducted (from each subscribing member's wages) The advance is made as a special favour by the school.

6. is proposed that the general and finance

Passed"—Silas Perry, M. Gourgey, Mary Ahwcs, Wong Po-keang, Yam Pak-leuk, Tai

Tio.shing.

Teachers Class-Lecturer, Mr. L. Tanner, F. GS. Examiner, Mr. E.A. Irving.

**Passed with. Distinction. Kun Hoa, Un Kwong,Cheung Hok-chau,

"Passed." Lau Tsoi, W. W. Fox, Lai Pui- Yan; Un Chun-wa, Pan U-1am, Ho Wa-ching, Leung Shiu-on, Ho Yap-tak, Tang Teok-san, Li Man-kwong, Lo Wai-hong, Ying Wing-tsik, Bisten Singh...

French. Lecturer, Mr. P. d'Agostini. Ex- aminer, Rev. Father Souvey..

Junior" Passed with Distinction," J. F. Xavier.

*** Passed "—-julio.A. Bosto, Grace Ezra.

Senior.-"Parsed with Distinction." Frieda Schmitz.

Among the items contained in the annual report of the Superintendent of the Botanic and Forestry Department are some interesting.

from which, we cull the following linei:—

Some good series of bamboo ropes, both plaited and twisted, were secured through the kindness of 'Mr. Playfair and Mr. Higgs, of H.

Another feature of the year's gardening was M. Consulate, Foachow, and of Mr. Currie, of the C.L.M. Customs at Swatow, and were sent the flowering of Ornithogalum, bulbs of which to the Imperial Institute and to Kew.

were sent through the kindness of our frequent | With a view to placing the botanical re-benefactor, Mr. Wallace, of Amoy. Lyjearin sources of this Department as far as possible aurea which had been planted in masses lo at the service of the mercantile community several parts of the lawni was very effectiva in of Hongkong His Excellency has requested October. me to collect all possible information upon the vegetable products of this neighbourhood or for. which Hongkong is an emporium. This in formation is to refer chiefly to the raw or partly manufactured products exported from China and to include the iscality of their production, quantity available, cdustry to which exported, price at port of export and in the markets to which they eventually go.

The daily rainfall in the Gardens is stated in Tabic 1.

The zoological collection was increased by the presentation by Capt. Mathins, of the S.S. Kat Fong, of two small dear. It was especially satisfactory to obtain these, as deer thrive well under the conditions of the Gardens and as these particular animals bad been made pets of on the ship and were accustomed to captivity. The director of the Imperial Institute of Lon- The flower show was held as usual in the don has already on several occasions used Gardens towards the end of February and pro- the wide resources of his establishment for theduced some of the finest exhibits that have yet investigation of vegetable products in which Hongkong is interested as has been recorded on several occasions in these anaual reports, His aid would certainly be sought in certain parts of these commercial investigations and the additional details so obtained as well as others obtainable through official sources would perhaps be of sufficient use to firms interested in the trade of the Colony to enable them to take up new products or at any rate to handle some of the older ones great advantage.

The chief subjects of correspondence with the Institute during the last year have been oils and oil seeds, bamboo produci and Chinese medicines (collected in connection with the ra quest of the British Pharmacopeia. Commit

es). The following vegetable products bave been selected for preliminary investigation as being among those of most importance to this Colony: China root, galangal, abutilon fibre, ramia, apricot kerosis and melon seeds.

beca soon in the Colony. The roses were especially good. The attendance was us fortunately small, in consequence of the bad wealber.

As, after exhaustive researches in London and other collections, it cannot be discovered that the large flowered Bushinta of our Gar dens has been previously noticed by botanists, a description has been published in the Journal of Botany (1908, 325). The tree is there named Bankinia Blakeana alter Sir Henry and Lady

Blake.

BIRDS..

In last year's Annual Report extracts were printed from letters from Mr. Kershaw of Macao written in answer to inquiries from the Hongkong Government as to the best means of encouraging the increase of singing birds in the Island, Mr. Kershaw's advice tu cadeavour to keep down the magpies which are the prio cipal enemies of all small birds has been es- ergitically followed during the year under re- port. During the 6 months ending in March, 1958, the Police alone, accounted for 679 mag pies shot in various parts of Hongkong and Kowloon (with an expenditure of only 750 cartidges); the total for the year under report was $94,

MOUNTAIN LODCE GROUNDS. The leanis ground-was partly returfed aud some other repairs which were necessary ware carried out on the paths.

A TRIP TO THE SADDLES. Shanghai's one great disadvantage in the summer months has always been the absence of a suitable watering-place within easy dis tance, remarks the N, C. D. News, For those who cao. afford to take a long holiday there ate Weihaiwal, Taingiao, Japan and several other beautiful holiday resorts, but for the week-end there has been no real attraction. With the inauguration of the hall-weakly ser vice to the North Saddle islands, however, thie drawback has been overcome. That resthouse A welcome change was introduced by the on the-istand is being put in order and bunga-provision of a fence and gates enabling the lows are already available. Visitors who do ant. Garden to be closed after dusk and rendering desire to stay longer than the steamer, cao it secure against damage by mischievous The filling up remain on board, and so combine the comforts visitors during the night, of a modern steamer with the pleasures usually to be had only by roughing it!

The H. A. L. 5. Tsialau, which opened the Dew service on Saturday last, left here a little after I p.m. carrying-about-thirty-five passen. kers. Whilst travelling dowa stream a refresh D beam wind kept the deck of the steamer delightfully cool, especially-the-broad hurri cane deck which gives to passengers every advantage of shade; space and fresh air For Lunately the journey was owing to the delay ol-s-few hours caused by striking mud in the middle of the river opposite Bush Island, and so the passengers escaped the slight dis comfort usually experienced on board au ao- chored steamer, during the earlier bours of night. Al-dawn-the-carliest.sisers were glad doped with the sight of the high grassy bills quite close to the steamer, rising abruptly from the dark blue waters of North East Bay the ship's boat was ready to convey passengers ashore. Numerous sampaus were alongside, also, in readiness for any emergency that would lead to hire. In another quaner of an hour only the ship's people, and not all of them, were left on board. The visitors were cross. ing the little saddle that leads to the beach and shortly aftdwards were tumbling about in the surl or riding the big blue waves farther out that roll gently in from the open sea.

BLAKE GARDEN.

The new species from the Fokieu collection of 1995 were published during the year in a paper by the Superintendent in the Journal of the Linnean Society. A collection of plants from the Salwen Valley made by Mr. Forrest, of the Edinburgh Botanicos this pre- chased. No specimens from this region pre fore fills a gap in our series of Chinese plants. The only collections made by members of the Department were one made in Northern For mosa and see in the mountains round Hakone Cake in Japan by the Superintendant. A large number of local specimens were presented by Mr. Giblk.“

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Fleet-Surgeon G. G. Matthew, R., bas tinued his work upon the local ferns and has published the results as " Notes on the feras of Hongkong and the adjacent, maialand", & most valuable contribution to the botanical literature of the Colony. The lerns of this part of China have indeed during the year received an unprecedented amount of attention, for Mr Copeland recently published an account of the ferns of Southern China in the Philippine Journal of Science, dealing especially with ibora col ected by Dr. Matthew on the Lien Chau River, by myself on the Min River in Fokien Province and by Mr. Kemp's, collectors in the neighbourhood of Swatów. In addition to the above publication the Department is indebted to Dr. Matthew for the time and trouble that he has expended in furnishing notes on the specimens of feres already placed by him in the Herbarium,

A considerable amount of time was spent during the pear in collecting and investigating the plant products used commercially in Hong kong whether of local or other origin. Most of them are well known Chinese drugs. 'Each was as far as possible identified botanically and spaciments with distinctive numbers preserved in the Herbarium, pending their investigation

the medical and other departments con The list thus prepared has beau subjected to exhaustive examination by Dr. Ho Kal; the Government has indeed been exceedingly fortunate in securing his co-operation, for pro- bably by no one but himself could so much interesting information upon the subject, have been collected, from Chinese sources.

ccrued.

Captain Hodgins, of the 5.S. Halyane, bas once more to be thanked for the various speci- meps of scientific and economic interest which he has collected at his ports of call and present- ed to the Department:

The usual list of the year's additions to our flora bas been prepared by Mr. Tutcher and is annexed.

RUBBER IN MALAPA.

DUTCH EXPERT-OPINIONS,

Yesterday (15th inst.) there passed through Singapore Dr. A. H. Berkhout, late Conserva tor of Forests in Java, who was in the, rubber of the banks with Rhododendrons and other flowering plants was continued. Some replanting field in the island a quarter of a turfing was done but hardly had the lawns century ago, and left for Sourabaya' this morn and slopes been put into good order being. fore it was discovered that a large proportion of the grass was undermined by cockchafer grubs. The usual means of dealing with turf pests were aseless: the only effectual remedy was proved to be collecting the insects by hand. But before this could be completed extensive damage had been done, and the, returfing of a large proportion of the Garden will be neces sary. An inscribed stone was set up near the gimmer house according to the Chinese custom Earing the names of those who subscribed to its construction.

ROCKERIES,

The side rockeries in Glenealy were altered- and put into good order, while the island rock- ery which formed an obstacle to chair traffic

commillees da elected once in each quarter by Fassed." Dorathy Ezra, A.Joanitbo; FC steamer bad-anchored during the night and the was altogether removed. The decoration of

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proposed that the "school" shall issue

to each member a book containing the names

of the native places of the members so that there will be no confusion about the surnames. The book will alsó serva for recording receipts far monthly payments. In case the book is lost, a report must be made to the "school" when a new book will be issued.

8. It is proposed that all members who are not out of work shall make their monthly pay. ments on each pay day. In case they should bo-unable-to-pay, they-will-be-allowed three montbp during which to settle their accounts. Beyond the patiod of grace whatever payments that might have been made. will be forfeited (as a penalty) so as to set an example to others. Members, who happen to be out of work, do not come under this rule.

CHINESE PIGS IN GREAT":

BRITAIN.

In the British House of Commons on July 1, Mr. T. O'Donneli asked the President of the Local Government Board pigs were shipped from Clunese ports for con- seporner frozen sumption in these countries; if so, what quan tity had been landed during the past 12 months; whether there had been any inspec tion, either in Chinese ports or at the landing

ports in this country' to safeguard the future

consumers of this meat:nd whether full in guities would be made in China regarding the foodjog, killing, and packing of these pigs be. fore they were allowed to be landed in this country."

Joaoilbo, Mabel Long.

Book-keeping-Lecturer, Mr. A. H. Crap

Dell, Examiner, Mr. A. W. Grant, A.

Parsed" P. Wilkie, Chan Ying-wing Shorthand.-Preliminary Section-Lecturer, Mr. J. Young. Examiner, Mr A. Ramsay,

"Passed with Distinction."-Ablong, Grace, Lec, Olive, Carvalho, A.

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"Passed."Young Kum-ilog, Tra Chim- frog, Ablong, P. F., Rodrigues, M., Ho Ko-chi, Zabalo, Consuelo, Lee, Agnes J. Rose, Lily.

Elenientary Section Passed with Disting tion."-Long, Ethel, Man-Fung, E, R. 1.; Salomon, R.

Passed" Quin, Pan, d'Eca, A. M., Chun- yat, M., Ezra, L, Wong Tai-kau, Wong Kam. zing, Wei, W. H. Wilkie, P., Ezra, G.

Shorthand.-Advanced Section. (60 words per minute) Lecturer, Mr. R. A. Lowry. Examiner, Mr. A. Ramsay,

Passed with Distinction." Hoon, G. Ę. | ‚“ Passed,” Abbas Y..

it is an ideal bathing place. The beach slopes gradually and there is no outward tow to endanger swimmers who favour deep water," But while bathers have every assurance of safely, that ships cannot count on similar immunity was showa by the battered retains of the Sekio Maru lying on the rocks close by. In fact South-East bay's treachery towards ships is well-known and only a stranger like the wrecked Japanese would ever vesture scar its focky channels,

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A full hour and a half wera occupied in bathing before breakfast was thought of; but the delay and the salt air bad already fulfilled PRINCE ITO AT SKOUL., a useful purpose and with cager steps the

The bathers began the return

ship; paused to The banquet at Seoul on July 12, given by but on the saddle every one the foreign consula, says a Japanere exchange, mimire the North-East bay, in the centre was unsurpassed in the capital. The Doyen of of which the steamer lay at anchor, her the consular body, Mr. Vincart, addressing the stately appearance and pretty colouring in guests, of honour, Prince Ito and Viscount marked contrast to the warped lines and faded Sone, thanked the Prince for all the kindness bues of the quaint-looking Chinese crafts that be had extended in the past to the consuls and lay round the fringe of the thors, all with bows expressed his appreciation of his able succes-facing outward as though watching the strapper sor. The Koreans would in future, be said, with their big eyes that never close. A light fally recognize the Prince as their benefactor. breeze was raising little ripples on the water Both Prince Ito and Viscount Sone replied, which reflected the rays of the sun in many thanking the bosts for their hospitality and the bright flashes. To the right and left the light kind references to themselven.

green hills stood out clearly against the bice Mr. Burna: Vo frozen carcasses of pigs from Speaking at a farewell dinner at the military.ky, and away in the distance the sails of an Chlosse ponts have been imported into this headquaners in honour of Prince Ito on the outgoing fishing fleet were just recognizable. 'country during the last 12 months. A packing. 19th instant Viscount Sono stated that be bad But on the picamer an ample breakfast was bhuse and freezing establishment has, however, been on latimase terms with General Okubo waiting and just then that was an item not lately been constructed at Hankow, and a cou for 40 years, during which period no likely to be forgotten. sigment from it of frozen pig carcasses is expect cause for extrangement had evar arisen ed to arrive here at the end of the present between them. He said that he upder month. I have caused inquiry to be made into took the discharge of his new duties as Re-

and obtained from in the the importing firm as to the feeding, killing, sible by the firm assurance of the continuation caring, and packing of the pigs. On arriving of these happy relations. Prince 1ta, addressing in the coucity the consignment will become the military and civil officials present, stated subject to the Public Health (Foreign Meat) that during his incumbency of the Residency Regulations, which I issued last year and General they had invariably followed his orders bave caused communication to be made to the and, aithfully discharged their respective medical officer of health of the port at which duties. Le was thankful and proud of the fact that the consignment is expected to arrive, with a during the four years not a single collision had view to securing that a strict examination is ever taken place between the military and civil made of the carcasses in question.

departments. He then expressed the hope Mr. Kilbride asked whether the firm estabs-that the military officials would aid Viscount Tished in China fór, the purposes of this busi Sons in the same manner as they and assisted Des Wan English or American..

himmelf, and warned them to beware of the evil Mr. Burns: I do not know and I do not care.example of other countries cursed with unend *(Laughter.). They are all subject to inspection, ing friction between then two rectiose of the and will have to toe the lise so far as inspec. government. Their duty was, he said, to an- „pion is concerned. ` (Cheers and laughter.) kance the brilliance of the Įsponses KRY,

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It is clear, however, that the Japanese aus thorities in Korea feared lest the administen- tive changes might lead to ho outbreak among the Koreans, and a large force of gendarmer was massed at Seoul. A disturbance actually did occur, but it was easily suppressed; for the Koreaus, on second thoughts, apparently were prepared to welcome the arrival of a now legal regime. Such a change could, at least, involve nothing worse than their own, which was notorious for bribery and corruption and its inability to protect life orproperty. And so that part of the convention proved acceptable. In this conneciloo; however, it is interesting to learn that the new order does not mean the application of Japanese law to Koreans or that all the legal functionaries shall be Japan- ese. On the contrary the new judiciary is to be composed of bath Korean and Japanese officials, and Korean law with certain minor modifica tions will be administered. A new code is being prepared, but in the meantime the old Korean law applies as far as it goes. Japanese subjects residing in Korea can no longer claim extra- territorial rights. The new law will apply equally to Koreans and Japanese, and thus one subject of sore discontent has been removed, for the Koreans harboured the conviction that is cases of litigation between Japanese and them- solves the power of the mailed baud exerted its influence in Korean Courts, whilst Japanese law, as is well-known; gives the benefit of a doubt to a Japanoso. Another apprehension was removed when it was learned that the con. -vention-contained no menace to the Education. Office, and the uneasiness was dispelled by the transfer, of the Korean troops to the Imperis! Household where their services will be utilized on occasions of Imperial ceremony,

By the terms of the new canvastion Japan has consolidated har power in Koren to an extest beyond which she cannot go without Dr. Berkhout has ipens three weeks on the completely annexing the country. She al Rubber Estates of the Peninsula, and as he ready-controls-the-military-power, foreign- has also had experience in Surinam, Brazil, as affairs, the police system, finance, communica well as Java, his observations should be oftions and the judiciary. There remain, nomin value. In answer to questions by a represen-ally in the hands of the Korean Government, thrive of the Singapore Free Press, he said he the Home Department, and the Departments Perak, Selangor'aod Malacca, and had made. had visited estates in Province Wellesley, of Education and of Agricoliers and Commerce,, careful observation of the nature-of-the-soil, and the effect of class or wide planting. He bas to siudy out the full effect of the observa- tions yet, but is well able to form, an opinion already.

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Heven, thinks the Dector, grows on the alluvial of the Peninsula better than in any other part of the world he has visited. The The large slope opposite the Hongkong exporters in Brazil have no chance to-compete Shanghai Bank was continued according to the with the planters of Malaya, They can put pre-arranged annual plaa. A large number of their clean plantation rubber on the market at Rhododendrons which were among the shrubs anything between one and two shillings a pound. The least that can be done with Para added this year should form a fine mass of colour when fully developed.

is over 31, a pound.

TAI PO GARDEN,

Some planting was carried out around the new Land Office Quarters when first built; dur- ing this year a mati sum was expended in clean ing up the ground and cutting away the under- growth which impeded the development of trees. "THE TYPHOON,

The typhoon of the 27th and 18th of July probably did more damage to the trees and other Government property under the charge of this department that any previously on record. The damage may be qummarised as fol- lowa!im

BUILDINGS.

The roofs were blown off 4 of the plant houses: the end of one of the hot houses was blown in and many matebede in the outlying forestry stations were demolished.

BOTANIC GARDENS.

The majority of the big trees were so severe- ly damaged that it will be many years before many were blown down and killed. they regain their ornamental appearance white

BLAKE GARDEN.

Six of the banions were blown down, one of 'them being carried into a neighbouring strent; the remainder ware subsequently raised and saved, "Most of the young trees planted duringTM the last 3 years were destroyed.

GOVERNMENT HOUSE GROUNDS,

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With better methods of tapping ? "

The tapping in Brazil is irregular and uoscientific, and three or four tappings spoil the tree. Then the quest has to be carried further afield, and the wild rubber becomes still more expensive."

~THE RAINFALL; AND-PLAHTING-~~~-~~-~- Dr. Berkhout thinks that it is not the quanti ty of rain that falls that makes any difference, but the regular distribution over the whole year. That is the climatic strength of Malaya. The estates, generally speaking, are well managed, but there is much yet to be learned by careful observation and experiment on the best way of cultivating and tapping. Planters will have to exercise their sound scope, and profit by their experience in this respect.

The manner in which the young plants are transferred from the nursery and planted strikes bim as being far too rough. It would be better to plant the seeds in baskets and carry them in the baskets to the site of planting.

CLOSE PLANTING,

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Dr. Berkhout favours close planting, with subsequent thinging out judiciously. He says it is quito a mistake to suppose that every acro of the estate shall bear a certain number of trees. llo would plant 12 feet by 12, and no harm will result, but before the age of twenty, the number of lines are to be very largely re- Many of the large trees in the immediate duced. No dead trees are to be replaced, ex neighbourhood of the house were badly damag- cept when a patch is for some reason cleared. ed or destroyed; with special regres must be The thinning out must be confonans, and recorded the swapping off at a few feet from the regardless of symmetry. Proging to get a great ground of the fine Poinotana (Flame of the number of trees on the land, he considers harm- Forest) on the west of the house and the disful, the wounds being particularly susceptible figurergent of one of the great banians at the to parasites. The thinning out must be con tinuous, be repeated it does not, however, mean to cut down every othertres, nor half of the trees.

entrance.

COLONIAL CEMETERY.

200 of the large trees which made the beauty of this cemetery justly, famous were broken

short off by the winds and killed.

BANKS.

STREET TREES.

WEEDING.

Later in the day sailing jucks and sampans served the purposes of the visitors, some of whom explored the little bays and islands while others climbed and the

Clean weeding is a conly process at the where a pleasant hour can also be spent listen:

commencement but it ensures quick growth of ing to tales of the sea and examining the well-

The majority of the large pins trops, which the young trees. Dr. Berkhaut does not think kept appliances of that lonely station. And so the moming passed. Then tile and a sicata on added so much to the picturesque appearance muck of the experiments in planting mimosa, deck, with the cool breeze fanning cheeks wares. of the main catrance of Government House, crotolaris, desmodium or passi-fora. It is true ed by salt water and unusual exposure. The

were killed.

the first free plants add to the soll nitrogenous drowsy, rest was a pleasant change to the

constituents derived from the air, but are not vigorous exercise, but the afternoon had not far The large banlaas bordering the roads, the soils of the rich lowlands, altrogenous advanced before surfbathing made another ap especially in the central district, received enough, and do harm in preventing aeration of peal, and the cool water kept the bather unprecedented punishment. The litter of the surface layers of the soil? At the present thoroughly engrossed until it was time to res

branches was in some places a densa price of rubber Dr. Berkhout is clearly in favour turn to the steamer for dinner, after which the tangle 1x feet deep filling the whole road. It of clean weeding; the retoms will stand i

took about 100 mah with axes and saws from: Dr. Barkbout desired to acknowledge the return journey to Shangbal was made,

In conclusion it is interesting to note that the daylight until it o'clock on the morning follow courtesy shown him by officials and planters. maximum heat on the island on Sunday was ing the typhoon to clear narrow passages for He hopes to visit Ceylon on his way home 83 which is 117 degress less than it was in traffic in some of the principal thoroughfares," from "Java" for which island be called this

Even with the co-operation of the Sanitary De..., morninge=$ingagter Froj Zrea Shanghai,

which are domestic tather than administrative offices although directly connected with the pas ple. The Arohi argues that Japan's protective power cannot be successfully applied onl Japan possesses all Korea's administrative rights, but it is obvious that when that point has been reached ber protective functions will have ceased: she will have annexed the coup try. But if we can rely on the word of Prince 110. Japan has no intention of carrying out a conquest of Korea, The Government's inten the mutual benefit of Koreans and Japanese, tipas are, we are told, to develop Korea for but not to deprive the natives of their birthright. The subtle distinction is not, perhaps, very easy to follow, Japan's interests 'on the mainland are so 0156ntial to her plans of empire that control of Korea is a necessity, not only as a safeguard against ambitious neighbours, but in order to provide fiernelf with the right-of-way, and a base from which possible operations in the future may be conducted farther loland It is unfortunate for the integrity of Korea that she should be so placed. But Japan's schemes embrace so much real prograss for Ko rea that the position of the individual, Ko- rean should be greatly improved within a few years, Korea is a typical example of the small State that cannot be allowed to stand by Italf, and It remains to be seen whether she will be worse off in Japanese hands than she might. have been in the hands of some other Power But while this principio may be admitted, it" must not be allowed to include any suspicion of denationalization; and in the interests of the work that she has begun, Japan must see to it that no Korean is made to feel a stranger in his own land.-N. G. D. Nowe,

A DESPERATE WOMAN. OPIUM POISONING AND SUICIDE.

26th inst. A remarkable story was related to a Telegraph representative this moming of how a Chinese woman's life was saved by a dose of dog's blood after she had taken opinm with the intention of committing suicide. It is not in our province to dwell on the merits of the antidote, and, therefore, we give the narrative for what it work.

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Li Pong, a young married woman, residing at 23, Austin Road, Kowloon, had a quarrel with her husband on Saturday night. It la alleged that she taxed him with not bringing home enough money for her maintenance, and, getting no satisfaction from the map, retired to ber room, and swallowed a mixture of oplum and waler,

In less than an hour's time the woman was. discovered in an unconscious condition lying on her bed, and friends were called In. The result of the conference was that a dog wis ordered to be killed, and the blood given to the woman, who ravived somewhat. By this time a Tong Wa Hospital doctor had arrived and attended to the woman, who was later sent to the Government Ciril Hospital, by luspector Macdonald, of Yau-ma-t! Police Station

She was discharged from the fasiltution, this morning and appeared in the Police Court, charged with attempting to commil Bolelde. She pleaded guilty to the charge, and promiting that she would not do it again," the charge way dismissed,