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Telegrams.

"HONGKONG TELEGRAPH"

SERVIC".

NEW CANTON VICEROY.

H.E. YUAN BANQUETTED.

· [By courtesy of the """Sheung, Po."]

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Shanghai, 27th August. H.E. Yuan Shu-Hsuan; the new Viceroy of Cunton, was the guest of honour at a banquet given, on the

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH (SATURDAY AUGUST 28 1909.

NOTES BY THE 'WAP.

LIQUOR LICENCE.

HONGKONG GYMKHANA CLUB.

FOURTH MEETING.

The programme of the fourth meeting to bo held at the Happy Valley, on Saturday, 4th prox, (weather permitting) is as follows:----

NA MIDNIGHT SCENE.

SHIPPING OFFICER ACCUSED OF ASBAULT.'

To-day's Advertisement.

"Yer, Sir, l'atruck him, but it was under DIOCESAN SCHOOL'AND ORPHANAGE, great provocation." This was the excusa a shipping officer tendered in the Police Court, SDAY, 1st September.

"CHOOL will RE-OPEN on WEDNES-

Hongkong, 28th August, 1907.."

Those, who have been following with interest The newly introduced resolution whereby it is proposed to increase the revenue derived from liquor licences by to per chat, experienced another mild surprise yesterday. T e discus-45 pm-GYMKHANA STAKES.-Value this morning, when he was charged with as- 5100, Distance: one mile. For all China dauiting an Indian police-constable in Dos sinn was further deferred at yesterday's meeting

ponies. Catch weights at to st. 6 lbs. Wis-Vaux Road Central at midnight yesterday. of the Legislative Council. This, however,

sers of an opto race or open griffin race 5 The defendant pleaded guilty, and made the was not altogether unexpected, as kls of prime

lbs, extra. Non-winning subscriptioà griffins excuse as given above. importance for those concerned to give full

allowed 5 lbs. Jockeys who have not w consideration to the question before rushing more than two official races in Hongkongs Shanghai or Tizotain allowed's lbs. A cup the bill through Council. Meanwhile, there is

called the Gymkhana Cup will be presented

A poinful reticence on all sides as to how Gor-

would wish to be in the Calacial Treasurer's

ernmentproposes in meet the loss in the Colony's revenue as a direct revolt of the Imperial Gov. 27th inst., by the gentry and meratamear's policy. It would hardly be an ex- chants at the Kwang Shiu Guild Hall. aggeration to say that there are not many who In the course of a speech, Viceroyés during the next few fiscal years, when Yuan said that, after his arrival in such a thing as the opium-trade will have been wiped out of existence to this respect, it Canton, it will be his endeavour to would be interesting to know how far, if at all, aljust matters in the administration the British lax-payer is going to contribute to wards the crippled revenue of the Colonies, of the two Kwang Provinces.

brought about by the suicidal policy of a Government who are ever ready to lend a will- ing ear to ignorant and irresponsible faddists while they are blind to greater evils that are searer home. They are throwing away the substance for the shed: w

· OPIUM-SMOKING OFFICIAL: TAOTAI HO SUMMONED TO PEKING.

[By courtesy of the !! Sheung Po."]

Peking, 27th August. The Anti-Opium Bureau in Peking has summoned Taotai Ho Sing-ho from Fukien to proc·ed to Peking to be placed under observation.

VICE

MANCHURIAN}

ROYALTY.

SILY GOVERNMENT SOCIETY. How have the mighty"fallen! Nove could have received a greater shock than that self- firmed association at Cinton known as the

Self-Government Society on being informed in

a somewhat convincing manner by those who hold the reins of government that their mis chievous propaganda would no longer be tole rated. The prompt action na the part of the high Authorities will he hailed with satisfaction in in lelligentquarters. The Self-Government Society have been allowed too long to sow the seed of

· discontent among their ignorant compatriots up- derthecinsk of political reformation and the con. Baued tolerance of Peking has-been misinter preted as a connivance at their antagonistic policy. This theory, if ever entertained, has now been exploded and the only thing that Peking, 27th August- remains to be done by the Imperial Govern The intention of the Central Gov-ment in to take the first possible opportunity to

JAPAN'S SUGGESTION. ~

[lly courtesy of the "Shewig Po."}

ernment-to-transfer-Chi-I-shun. to the Viceroyalty of the Three Eastern

pronounce the bad against un unlawful gang whose interference with matters on which they are hardly qualified to speak can only be a stum bling-block to China's progress, besides lower. Provinces was prompted by Japan.ng her to the estimation of Westere nations.

ANTUNG-MUKDEN RAILWAY.

THE YARN DISPUTE,

Oce of the most important decisions deliver- ed in the Supreme Court of the Colony was that given by the Chief Justice the other day in the yarn cise. The importance of the decision by which Sir Francis Piggott reversed his original judgment does not so much lie in the fact that a large sum is involved but in so far as it em hodiesa question of principle which will have

"A" LADY'S AGE,”

duty outside the Hongkong Hotel at midnight. The policeman stated that while he was on he saw the defendant reclining in a ricksha. The puller approached him and said that he did not know where to take the defendant, and that he would not pay him his fare: Wilpens aroused the defendant and asked where he wa going. The shipping man replied that it was none of his business and struck the policeman the face. The latter seized him by the right arm, and received another blow.

Mr. F. A. Haroland-What was the provoca Hon?:

Defendant stated that after a spree be wanted to go to a certain place, and the policeman thought fit toʻinsult him, çulling him a big wino Defendant told him that if he said those words again he would knock him down, Which he did,..

at the end of the season to be won by the pony scoring most marks in the race for the Gymkhana Stakes at the Gymkbada meet- lage during the season, counting 4 points for B first; 2 for a second; and i for a third. The benefit of marks already scored to pass within the pony on a sale. Any winder of the race to carry 5 lb, extra for each win in subse. queat starts for the race, but in the event of pony carrying the penalty not winning, a lb, to be deducted 'next time he starts. Such a ibr. to remain deducted until he wins again when he will carry the full penalties without deduction, "Penalties accumulative up to 15 lb. Entrance fee $5. and Prize: Sas. (Hall entrance fees to go tó wiuner.} Mr. Blank's Greyback, 146163, Mr. Dryasdust's Trind 1,6 * 1bu. Mr. Drayasdust's Best Friend, 151 lbs. Hon. Mr..W. J. Grenno's Ganib, 154 † lbs. 7 Mr. Laworks' Theodolite, (late Backstay), 146!bs Ma Leeson's Seafoam, 151.7lbs. Mr. Seth's Tortoise, (lafe Strathmill), 241 § lbs. Mr. Slater's Pioneer, (laté Tedcofi), 141 § lbs. * Penalty of 10lbs. Penalty of gibs.. Allowance of gibs. Points awarded up to date as follows;— Triad ...........dizon aromomið.. Garth

1 Penalty of Sib¶.

3

Best Friend Sportsmen.........

p.m.-l'ato SCURRY-Distance. 4-35 From 2-mile post in. Popics to start facing the village and turn right-handed at fall of Bag Catch weights 11.7. (All ponies enter ed must be bond fids polo ponies and passed as such by the secretary of the Polo Club). Entrance fee $5. First Prize: A Cup pro. sented by the Officers of the Garrison. zed

Prize $15. (Entrance fees toʻgo to winner). Mr. H. Gedge's Desire,

Mr. H. J. Gedge's Rufus,

Hon. Mr. W. J. Gressoo's Middlesex, Hon. Mr. W. J. Gresson's Birthday, Mr. J. Johnstone's Blue Rain, Mr. J. Johnstone's Dammit,, Mr. J. Johnstone's Jock-O-Orran, Commodore H. Group Swan.

AGREEMENT SIGNED;

[By courtesy of the "Sheung Po.").

3.-4.55 p.m.-Class 15 pm-A Class.- * THREE QUARTERS OF A MILE HANDICAP.- Peking, 27th August.

For all China panies., The race will be split Grand Councillor Na Tung hasadistel bearing on future transactions between

, up into biglic and lower divisjons by the foreig's merchants and batiye dealers.

handicappofs provided that there are 12 or been conferring with the Japanere

more entries. Entrance fee - $5. First Minister for some day, on the ques The delicate matter of a young lady's age is prizas: Two Cups prestated by Commodore a fruitful source of fun for the humorist bui tion of the Antung. Mukden Railway. seldom does this hackneyed subject crop up in

H. Lyon, and the Hongkong Gymkhana Club for Classes A and B respectively.. 2nd It is proposed to widen the guage Hongkong Law Court The other day, how

$25 Entrance fees to be divided between winners of A class and B claus. to that of the Peking-Balgan. Rail-ever, a witness in an interesting action at the Supreme Court relieved the monotony of the

Clit, B. diogs by giving vent to somadecided views proceedingst

Admiral Lambton's Kamrach,, 158′151. on the vexed question: The little incident suggests the question of the legality or other-Mr. J. Johnstone's Dammit, 158 lbs.

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way, and the land for the use of the railway will be purchased jointly by China and Japan.

by

All the details will be arranged by Viceroy Sik Liang, Ang

Later.

wise of a young lady's evidence to a Court of Law in the matter of her age and whether a

An agreement embodying the fore-member of the gentler sex wie solemoly de- going terma has been signed clares to the Court that she is a maid of quay is notio point of fact of maturer-years-Not both parties.

that any reflection is meast on the veracity of the fair sex, who are the embodiments of truth- faloess, but when it comes to stating the un varnished truth

ath in a matter of such, supreme importance to womenfolk, the best of them have a right to be diffident. How different The Antung-Mukden Railway with more mao.". The average youth in the raw, question having been settled, Vice. Bawky state prior to entering upun manhood. usually prefixes interesting details of his mistý roy Sik Linng has proferred a special past with "When i wall in my tennt," etc., and request to the Grand Council to re-incidentally rows in an exira umber of years which actual facts hardly warrant. Bur boys voke the order prohibiting newspapers will be boys, from making references to affairs con- čerping the Three Eastern Provinces.

CHINA MERCHANTS S N. CO- SCHEME OF NATIONALIZATION: By couricay of the Sheung Po"}

Poking, 27th August.-

THE HOUSE BOY'S LEAVE, -

The subtlety and fineste ibat is characteristic

of its Oriental mind have always a peculiar. nterest which appeals to the Western observer: Even such.a stoical being at a Chinese house- boy is sometimes responsible for a ready wit

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Mr.Laworks' Thendolite(late Backstay), rygību. Commodore H. Lyon's Cavalier,1⁄2 £48 lbs. * Major H. Findlay's Polo Stick, 145 lbs. Mr. M. M. Brice's Gamblet, 145 lbs.

Mr. Seth's The Tortoise (late Strathmill), 14316 Mr. Blank's Argyli, 140 lby."

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Mr. Dryasdost's Best Friend, 15: Iba, Mr. Dryandust's Triad, 158 lbs., Mr. J. Johnstone's Herizolate, 157 lbg. Mr. L. K. Leeton's Seafoam, ribs. Mr. Blank's Greyback; 147. Ibs,.. Hon. Mr. W. J. Gressen's Lammerton, 45 lbs. Hon. Mr. W. Grefsoo's 'H, H., 141-lbs/ Mr.L. K. Leeson's Saudan (fale Forfar) 138.1ps. 4-535pm-INDIVIDUAL TENT-PEGGING COMPETITION.China ponies; only to be used. Best of three runs, 3 points for a earry; 2 for a draw and I for a touch. The, Judge fap at his disposal z points for pace and style over all three rase. Lance exer city will not count towards style. "Laucesa Supplied by the Club, or of a similar patters must be used. Eatrange les 81. First prizes Cup presented by the Hongkong. Gym

khana Club.

Which at its beagan never be ally comprehin sible by the Occidental. The gher day, I was approached by my "boy" for a weeks leave Mr. C. H. Blason. owing to a brother's alleged death. The Coles Mr. M. M. Brice. hal's lachrymose condition would havelior, Crookendeo. A memorial has been submitted antly aroused griffin's compassion, but as Mr. W. S. Dupies

I had granted him leave only a moath Major Eston, by the Ministry of Posts and Commurd a similar pretext, I enfurally de Mr. H. T: Gadge. nications concerning the taking over sired to investigate. On mjaftidy of the meek. Mr. John Johnstone.

looking Celestial how it was that he came to Mr. Maxwell; the China Merchants Steam Naviga lose two brothers in such quick succession; be Mr. G. G. Moxon, tion Co.,

replied: "This tiate bloog No...biothel." I Mr. Sill

SHIPPING AND MAILS

STHMAILS DUE

A

•French (Polynesian) 34th inst." Gorman (Diringar) 3181, inst. 5. pr. English (Ariays) 2nd próx., 6 mm. The 1.8. Aubi lelt Mánita on 28th Inst, and - is due hers on-goib'lost,; at ́ð pim.

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The defendant at this stage asked for an adjournment to engage à solicitor,

NEW TERRITORIES PATROL.

OPINION OF MILITARY MEN TO BE OBTAINED.

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COBRA VS. MONGÓOSE,

A BATTLE ROYAL,

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Intimations.

THE

DAIRY FARM

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BUTTER.

WE regret that, owing to a sharp rise in

the price of butter in Australia and to An eye-witnses writes to the Timis of the low rate of exchange ruling here, we are compelled to mise the selling, price of our Caylon":-

I had the good fortune to witness a fight be."Daisy", brand buiter to 8a cents per lb. from tween a four-feet Cobra di Capells and a fail at September next, when the following prices

will rate : grown common mongoose (the' Mugaton of the Binhalese ; Kiripital of the Tamils).

Oa first catching sight of the cobra "Rikki"Honeysuckle" brand Tike "(as Radyard Kipling calls the ladian mon- " Daley " goose) quietly smelt its tail and then bung Dairymaid ".. around awaitlog events with curiosity; but | e

he had not long to wait, for the cobra spread "Butteroup"

its hood, hissed out its death sentence, and Hongkong, asth August, 1909. prepared to dast from its coil at its natural and bated enemy:

Now commenced a most interesting and

deadly battle-of feint and counter-feint by the PILSENER

mongoose, and "strike” and lightning-like re- covery by his adversary, who was also on the defensive all the time watching for the oppor- tunity to get in his properly aimed bite.

Time after time" Rikki Tık” squirmed slow- .ly up to within reach of those terrible fange-

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belly on ground-with every grey hair of his A Hongkong Telegraph representative was body ciect with anger and excitement, his eyes given to understand that a number of officerslaring from his head-which by the way ho of the Garrison loft Hongkong this afternoon invariably held sidoways during this approach for. Taipo, on board the teader Stanley, in and attack-but, the moment the cobra order to make an excursion through a por "strack," in a flash back sprang master tion of the New Territories, with the object modgoo16, and, although often it appeared as of discovering what facilities thera axist if imposnhin that he could have escaped the for staliosing a pátral guard of mounted dreaded fangs, ne'er a scratch harmed him, and constabulary in those districts, which are more

there he would be agala wearing the cobra out liable to the attacks of robber bands. The idea and pressing his advantage inch by inch. At is to surrey the road-or what correspond to last, with a growl and sharp Rikky" pads-and to form an estimate of the value cry the plucky finió beast flow in, avoided the such a patral force would form to the Colony. "strike," and se zed the suske babind the head, Obviously the idea has originated out of the never for a moment getting under its mouth, dastardly outrage, which was committed by a bet right at the nape of the neck and head, 80g of Chinese miscreants on two lodian which, he scrunched with a loud cracking sound, palicemen, who, while in the execution of theje despite the struggles and twistings and turnings LIGHT AND duty, were foully done to death last week.

$500 REWARD.

A reward of $500 is offered for information which may lead to the apprehension of the person or persons who were concerned in the murder of two ladian Police at the Lam Teun Gap, Au Tau, New Territories, on the morning of 20th August 19:9.

U.S. MINISTER TO CHINA.

HIS VIEWS ON THE COUNTRY;

The Chisigo Daily Tribune has an interview with Mr. Charles R. Crace who has been offer ed and accepted the post of U.S. Minister to China, and in the article which this paper pub- lishes the new representative to Peking in re- ported to have announced his determination to further American interests in China. The Tribune points out that Mr. Crane is a Demo. crat, and mentions that one of the new Midis let's qualifications is his familiarity with the Chinese language, be having travelled in this country.

ML Crane said that he did not regard his appointment to China as a reward for political activity, inasmuch as he voted the Republican

ticket for the first time in his life last Novem

ber. Proceeding he said:

"Without meaning to detract from the im- "portance of other diplomatic positions; I long have considered the Pokiog post of unusual, perhaps dominating importance to our ng tion. One of the principal sims of my in- combency will be aiding American enterpriso to secure and maintain an adequate foot hold in a country which promises to be the ricbest market of the world, My reason for

of the cobra Again and again'") Rikki "re turned to the now writhing reptile and bit its head and body until it lay dying,——————--

Finally he ate 3 or 4 inches of his mortal foo butcarefully avoided eating the langs and poison glands, which I picked up by a piece of stick and found them broken, but with the venom sacks attached.

Contrary to popular belief I am of opinion the mongoose is not immune from snake poi- son, else why should he so particularly and carefully avoid being bittes, for it is only by his marvellous activity that he escapes the

spring and darting strike of his deadly enemy, the Cobra di Capella.

folunteer CORPS URDERS.

SIGNALLING CLASS..

At Quarry Bay at 5.15 p.m. on Monday, the 30th August, and Thursday, the and Septem bar.

RECRUITS' DRILL.

At Headquarters at 5.30 p.m. on Thursday, the 31st instant, for 2.95" Gun, Drill Sergt. W, A. Moord, R.G,&., will, aitand.

JOINED. ____

Mr. J. H. Dyer joined the Corps on the 21st instant, assigned Corps No. 1,994 and posted to the Engineer Company,

Mr. F. Summers joined the Corps on the 24th instant, assigned Corps. No. 1,095 and posted to the Engineer Company.

Mr. E. Hyndman joined the Corps on the 24th instant, assigned Corps No. 1,095 and posted to the Engineer Company.

Mr. H. J. White joined the Corps on the asth accepting, the Peking post is not a result of instant, assigned Corps No. 5,097 and posted hasty action, but springs from ideas and to the Engineer Company, opinions which have been formulating for year

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I may say that highly complimented as I would be by any opportunity to serve my conatry in any honourable capacity," I would not have accepted any other position in the govaroment. Indeed, I would have hesitated to accept the post under different circumstances

but the fact bat President Tält, in whom I have great confidence, is personally. familiar with the issues of the Eastern, question, and that this knowledge, probably will ensure a progressive nod enlightened American policy in China, and

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that the representatives of our government SPECIALLY there will have sympathetic co-operation, at Washington, makes me willing to undertake a responsibility which otherwise might seem to be pnerous?

"Secretary Knox's attitude towards China, as already indicated by his oborgy'in promot. ing American interesis there, alto encourages mg. In my opinion Ching je the focus of the greatest international problem. I re- world's

Problem,as fundamental. "

gave him to understand that the next time bes-6.5 pm-ONE AND QUARTER MILES would come to me, he would kill for the ngace HANDICAP For all China ponies. E No. 3, which brought forth the following typical trance fee S. First prize: A Cup Propens answer. "No. 3 blathel have mayee ale lasted by Jaba Jobostone, Esq 2nd prize: Saggard the interest of the United States in thin mood, Suppose another maker blothe! die, het (Entrance fees to go to winner.) blong No,' 1,"

AMA SHATE OF FINE WEATHER. Another geek of sunshine. Not for, a long time has Hongkong uzeo favoured with an almost cloudless blue sky week in and week out. Picnic parties and sporting fixtures in gatora. Have been is fall swing during the past fortnight and there have been none of those tricks of a fickle atmosphere with which exiles in this lonely outpost of the Empire are only to familiar. The dreaded annual visitor has

The N. V. K. as, Kumino Maru, Australing Line, luft Mauila for this port on 28th inst, and is expected here on goth init, am.

The N. Y. K. ss. Hakaja Marw. European Line, left Singapore for this port on 17th insta End is expected hers ou zud proxi

The Dungrial German Mail us. Prine Sigis Say we that Sydney on 26th-ins, at noon, and far gives the Colony wide bench and it

may be expected here on 17th prox,

would seem that Hongkong (i affer all going to present a clean shost as far as the typhoot tea sos is concerned. Nothing could be were pleasing to those of our residents who are poi particularly in pursuit of blood-steering ex-

The H. Y. K; sa. Veterofa Adara, Bombay Line, left Taticorin for this port vid Singapore on agih inst, and is expected here on 8th prox. The P, & O, S, N. Co's ££, Arfeyslali Singe bort for this port on 18th inst, at 9 am, with The outward Zoglish, Malls and is dus born on periences.

CASUAL ORIZIO

Br. Dryandust's Best Friend, 16riba, Mr. Dryasdust's Triad, 15glbi, Hon Mr. W. J. Gresson's Garth, 156lbs. 4. Mr. L. K. Leeson's Seafoam, 35 3158.- Mr. Blank's Greyback, 1471b9, Hou. Mr. W. J. Gresson's Lammerfon, 14ziby Mr. M. M. Brice's Toddles (late Phoenix)

139lbs.

Hon. WäJ. Gresson's H.H., 139lby. Mr. Seth's The Tortoise (late. Strathmil

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"I can think of no foreign nation in whoso progress, prosperity and security the United Staten had a greater interest. While America's pality in China mter bo founded, as President Taft said, in his speech at Shanghal, in 1997, upon a broad platform of seal international equity and mutual self-respect, it will toro opop political issues. Its greater interest to America lies in the commercial opportunity which trade with Chins presents. The great industrial. expansion which Chias is just entering opbo opens an immense held for American eatere A CANTON coulle, who arrived in the Colony prise, sad our government should ald it in recently, and who was spoiling for work, stole securing and maintaining a fosthold there. If, a private ricksha from the aide channel in Les during my fecumbency, I can contribute to Yuen Street last night. His wishes have been improving the relations of America and China Now he is doing six works for, the and to cementing the community of interests' Government, with four hours'stocks thrown fo which binds the two nations together, I shall

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