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Intimation.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY JANUARY 7 1010

CORRESPONDENCE;

We do not necessarily endorse the opinions expressed by Correspondenta in this column.)

THE NAVY LEAGUE, TO THE EDITOR OF THE "KONDRɔng Talmgrati”. references in the Press to what are described SIR-My sitsation has been called to several as "the laternal dissension" in the Navy

ORCHESTRAL CONCERT AT THE

GERMAN CLUB

BY THE BAND OF SMS. "CHARMHORST.!"

"Music bath charms," especially when its'

wise inte instruments. Last night, lovers of who have mastered the magic power of ather- Inspiring consiments are produced by players

mus... were provided with a veritable musical treat by the excellent band of SMS,. Sekarn

the part of the Municipality in the matter of at present. It is trus great improvements Is it becauan thu 'matives of these, countries house-repairs and structural improvements, are boing effected by the municipality; our have fewer nilniunta requinng medicinal waters. and an alleged general decline lù the trade roads are generally kept in excellent con- than in the can in 1. open. No darbi, gent, of the Colony owing to increased competition dition; good water is abundantly (supplied; | plethora, and congested liver from ever-eat- at adjacent ports, together with unreasonable our streets and roads are well lit, and ing and over-drinking are silments much less freight rates imposed on Singapore by a in other ways Singapore has much to be frequently mat with amongst natives of Asia A. S. WATSON & CO., powerful Shipping Conference. It is con- thankful for. Nor should the capitalist and Africa then of Europe. In Europe, the ceivable that on account of some of the overlook the fact that he owes something in beer drinker especially requires to periodically causes abovementioned, investments in real return for the security and opportunity for booxe drumly German water, to make himself | League 2 estate in Singapore were being checked, but profitable investment which a colony like look fair and fatter"; but in Asia and Africa it' should not be forgotten that during the Singapore affords him, While recognising male liquors are practically not used by the League, may I be allowed to say that I am not vinations heard in the Colony for some con past two years a large amount of capital has that the up-keep of the town and suburba, natives, and consequently "drumly (muddy) awain of any dissension is the League what siderable time: The concert was given under been expended in the opening up of must be maintained, at a high level; and that land here and in the Peninsula for the much improvement still remains to be carried waters" aro, pot in request. Is it because over, and'that the recent litigation was entirely } the distinguished patronage of His Excellency highly remunerative cultivation of rub" ed out, it in hoped that municipal adminis.he wells sad waters possessing medictaal a personal malter on the part of three member Sir Frederick Logard, who, accompanied by

LIMITED.

ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.

AERATED WATER.

SPECIALITIES :

DRY GINGER ALE.

LIME FRUIT

PAGNE.

CHAM-

A sich a statement is entirely without

foundation, and likely to prove injuriens to the

who had to pay the costs of their leagal action, which they have now withdrawn.

oganised and reconstituted with a subscription of 1/- as the basis of membership; It is now stronger than it has ever been before, and bas

The Navy League have bens entirely re-

horst and those who missed the high-class

concert missed one of the best orchestral com

Capt. Taylor, a D.C., Admiral van Ingenobl and A.D.C., Col. and Mrs. Dann and...a“, pariy from Government. Hoore, arrived at an

lier, and in the acquisition of attractivetration may be marked by a continuance of properties are as yet unexploited and al wisdom and virtue which cannot fail to be though they may exist in numbers and pos. appreciated by the grateful property owner sess a local reputation, now for cusing akin

early hour and remained an interested lis and a reasonably-minded public. Altogether ailments, now for-interaal complaints, they then, if the property, market in Singapore have not gained the world-wide reputation that

during the evening was of a high order and tener till the fish. The music supplied duting, 190g was not very exhilarating it did Ems. Aix, Bath, Carlsbad, Courds, &c., poa-rapidly farmed branches in districts never pro-embraced austere selections from the Get- not show any violent fluctuations and in that ress?. It may be that as European civilization,viously penetrated, and in which, up to its

man masters to melodien from light comic respect it followed the same track as Hong-

appearance, have had no knowledge of the kong.

the Empira.

una and all faultlessly executed, their masterful. interpretation by the high-class combination of musicians being warmly applauded by the audi- ence. Altogether, the entertainment provided: was worth going along way to hear and it is a distinctly fortunate circumstance that “ focal residents should have been given an op- portunity of heating high class music, in a place where music of any description, much less of a high-class order, is mate” or less a` negligible quantity.

as it is termed, introduces champagne; port meaning of the sea power to Great Britain and para. The many difficult compositions were

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rubber company shares. It may therefore be assumed that a fair proportion of the capital thus utilised would have beco, devol MANUFACTURERS.ed to investments in Singapore properties,

We can well understand that the property has been depressed as the result of the de- site of owari's to realise and invest their money in rubber. For who would be con- teat with a problematical five per cent, return when he had a chance of reaping an equally"WATERING" PLACES IN CHINA. clusive 30, 50 or 75 per cent. dividend 2 There is no doubt, however, that the action of the authorities in Singapore in rooting out the slum areas in the interests of health and sanitation, clearing away back to back houses where there was scarcely breathing space for a cat, and raising the assessment for rating purposes did much to incense the owner of tebearent houses which under the bao of thic Municipal Commissioners had STONE GINGER BEER. induced him to part with his properties when he might otherwise have felt inclined to hang on to them. One would have thought in those circumstances that there would have been a perceptible fall in the price of properties in view of the danger that the market, might be glutted, but curiously enough nothing of the sort oc- curred. The valuators, indeed, stafe that REFRESHING. the prices at some of the recent auction

ORANGE CHAMPAGNE.

PALATABLE.

Watson's

AND

FRUIT SYRUPS

mixed with aerated or plain water

make excellent refreshing beverages.

Guaranteed to be made from the

pure juice of sound ripe fruit.

nod beer into Aria and Altica, ailments of a plethoric nature will arise and the neighbour. 106d of the Hiado-Khosh or hawenzori will be exploited by the Spa proprietor; Many of those connected with the London

for as the dock is found near the settle, School of Tropical Medicige and Hygiene and

so is the curative water found gear by most of those on the editorial staff of the Journal published in the interests of students the dwellings of the victims of excess." of tropical diseases have been sither closely Hear, hear" without either knowing or caring Undoubtedly, at this stage we should ejscalate parcted with Hongkong or have a working knowledge ofite general conditions. Naturally, very much what we are talking about, But a when questions of health in China crp pinoutains of money and cascades of cash fine rounded seplence which seems to promise they do at every meeting, Sir Patrick Maasd deserves adequate recoguiting. The editorial, and Mr. James Cantlie tave a good deal to say with regard to Hongkong and so the so far, bas proceeded placidly enough-and, interests of this tiny Colony are kept well remember it is an editorial printed in leader, to the forefront. In the fourant it is ype in the leader column. We explain just to

show that it is an editorial and siht quack advertisement. And in we old that the mineral water wanted is fertuRIL.CO water, if the iron is present in a conditiontua, admiil of its being absorbed. The Japanese, A

to discover the

possible on occasions views of Mr. Cantlin expressed with no, little vigour, for it is one of the charms of medical literature that when plain, practical, maiter of faer things have to be discussed the medical

I am, Sir,

Your obedient Servant,

1, Victoria Streak.

London, S.W.

R. YERBURGH,

PRESIDENT,

9th December, 1909.

CLAIM BY A GOVERNESS,

ACTION IN THE SUMMARY COURT.

The programme was as follows:-Kroonungu.

in the Summary Court this morning, the case van Beethoven: Romanze, van Svendsen, Solo march a. d. Oper, "Der Prophet," von Meyer- Before Mr. Justice Gompertz, Puisae Judge, heer; Overture zum Trauer piel, "Egmont, was again meatloned in which Miss Evs Engle-fuer Violing, Herr Krueger; Zwei angarische dan is seeking to recover from Mr. Lydia Teaze, "No. 5 und 6," von Brahm; Fantails Prior the sum of $443.50, for services rendered ad. Oper," Der Fliegende Hellaseder" von as governess in defendant's employ. Mr. F. P: Wagner; Overtile Kox Operette, "Orpheus Hett, of Moss Bratton and Hott, appeared in der Nalerwell, von Offenbach Walder- for the plaintiff and Mr. P. B. Dixon, from Mr. ficestern, von Cubulta; "Die Troubadours," Intermezio von Powell; "Gold and Silber," Walzer, von Lebar; Auswahl, "aus, "The Geisha, von Jones.

A. Harding's office, was for the defendant. Mr Hett stated that bis friend yesterday served him with a police on the matter. The defendant's line of defance was justification of dismissal on two grounde-general behaviour-

have particulars to show what the general þe

sales were remarkably good: We should I man will suffer on beating about the bush. sal, are ahead in this matter; (bey bave and disobedience of lawful orders, but as must

have liked to have had more light, un this point, but none is offered, except this, that the Chinese are investing their money in house property and speculating, we presume, with their spare cash in rubber, "With that characteristic enterprise which forms a prominent feature amung mauy of our Chinese residents and which has con tributed so much towards the prosperity of Singapore, it may not be unreasonable to anticipate that the coming year will see a material improvement in the demand on the pait of the Chinese for properties suitable for Chinese residential or commercial pur pores provided ownership is not to be un duly handicapped. An imperfect knowledge of the average net income usually obtained from investments in properties occupied as

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Mr. Dixon said that the matter bad, better ba argued in Chambers.

Mr. Helt pressed his claim to be supplied with particulars."

Mr, Dixon will give it verbally if you like. His Lordship (10 Mr. Dixon)-1 won't bind you.

Mr. Dixon-Very'well, my Lord.

several medicinal waters.... the viridge and would rather be wrong than indefinite. And so he goes for his opinions hammer and tongs

chemical properties of which are well-known.haviour was. and lays down the law with all the vigour of as The sulphur biha of japan have a wide Uld Bailey judge. The latest question to arouse reputation, and the hot water springs in several the interest of these dons in tropical diseases pas of the islande are held in high repute for is that relating to mineral spas in tropical skin ailments, and especially for leprosy. Nor cotries. The writer, in the article in are they behind in, exploiting. ferruginons' question, which appears Bi. no editorial, waters. Now we are coming to the paint, and considers it peculiar that so little should me throw it in without further suggestion: be heard about "watering" places in tropi-"What is known as Tanan is gradually cal countries of of natural mineral wells gaining a world-widę reputation. · "Tabsan" and waters. It was right here, as the Yank water contains a soluble carbonate di iron, and says, sibat' we expected some of the stuff of resembles in composition Schwalbach ́water.' editors to interpollate-What about Hong- long? But not a trumpet call of a funeral note, so to speak, on the subject. We pass on thinking that is due course the winter will be

Tonean, however, possesses the virtue that it can be bottled and shipped, and the carbensto of iron does not fall out of solution, as in the, case Schwalbach water when it is attempted

girls, in armin, whether due to malaria of so-called 'climate, and in the convalescens stage of any one of the many topical ailments in which iron is indicated Tansan'

1. Y. K. 5.S. "KAGA MARU”

ACCIDENT TO SHAFT.

The Ho:gkong Office of the N. Y. K. hat ra- ceived a telegram from the-bead office la Tokio reading-

Raga Maru telegraphed from sea starboard haft broke 29th December. She is expected at Yokohama 18th January. Cargo passengers go forward tragshipping to Taman Maru lub stituted for, sailing from Yakobama 201b'Jan-

The Kaga Man was scheduled to leave Sest- tle on 21st December,

writing to the plaintiff's solicitor.

It was agreed to supply the particulars in uary."

CANTON DAY BY DAY.

[From Our Own Correspondent.]

GUNPOWDER EXPLOSION.

RAISINS CLAIM,

QUESTION, OF A JOINT ACTION

A. S.. W VTSON & CO. dwellings or phop-houses produces inaccu- polverised when he has come to an end of bis to export it. In the chlorosis of young room at Chup Yia Fong street, outside the morning to'recover the sum of Sizt from M

LIMITED,

HÚNGKONG and KOWLOON.

Hongkong, 15th July, 1909.

On December 31, 1999, at Shanghai, to Mr. and Mr. C. 1. Head, a daughter (Stillborn)..

On January 1, 1910, at Shanghai, Mrs. T. F. W. Mimmen, of a son.

On January 1, 1910 at Shanghai, the wife of Robert P. Whitham, of a daughter,

MARRIAGE; ́

On December 30, 1909, at Yales Home, Robert Thomas, Bryan, D.D., to Mamie.Salle.

DEATH.

|-rate-estimates-of-the-profits-mide-by-reput- ed wealthy or unscrupulous owners who are sometimes severely criticised in regard to the question of their over-crowded and insaní tary dwellings. It is a fact that in a large number of cases the net return from Chinese and native dwellings does not exceed five, and is frequently less than four, per cent, op the price of a property. The income as a rule on these investments is a very moderate one, while rent-collecting is geucrally an exceed ingly troublesome, task, and repairs are source of continuous worry and expense. It is under these conditions that many

Cantos, 6th January, At 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon, in' store Mun Ming Moon gate, belonging the Canton Arsenat, a workman was instantaneously killed and seven others seriously injured by ad explo- sina which occurred while opening a keg of

-PIRACY.

?

On the 31si nitimo a cargo-boat laden with a number of cases of kerosene ail belonging to the Asiatic Petroleum Company of Canton, was help up by robbers when on her way to ow Kong. The ait was carried away by the pirates. The Company has reported the occurrence to the Viceroy through their consul.

thenties. He gees on to say that one would have expected that in Asia, Africa and the Archipelago-what Archipelago he refers to we bave not the slightest idea for there are at least half a dozen which might come under has proved to many medical men in practice in powder. The ir jured men were removed to the Red Cross Society for medical treat the Far East a valuable therapeutic asset, the term "the" archi, elig. —medicinal waters

megt endowed with curative properties of wide Tatsan is a pleasant table water as well as an. repots would bave been as well known and arreeable method of introducing iron foto the patronised as they are. Europe. Yet he pre-ystem." We need go no farther. The Journal ceeds, xpt for Japan, it is.oot so." Hera we pause for a moment to ask the question: Has the writer never heard of the hot water springs at Macag, where you have only to jump in and all diseases are swept away for ever, and

head of the wonderful medicinal baths in Hongkong, situated at Wanchai Found Lane, Second Street and Shering Fung Lanc? In it not a fact that is 1907 au fewer than

which are provided free by a paternal 393,200 visits patronised these waters,

if not grandma'batly Government, no less

has started to boom "Tausad," and why not? The only objection might come from the rivals f Mr. Clifford Wilkinson, but that gentleman is well able to fight his own battles. We would only point out, la conclusion, what a number of

professional paper which the geveral public is not likely to see in a blue moon.

At Shanghai, George Read Fawcett, at Chineseand Arab merchants and other native day? For the matter of that has he ever points are to be found in a short article in s

mamber af Hongkew Company, Shanghai Volunteer Fire Brigade.

The Hongkong Telegraph

HONGKONO, Friday, January 7, 1970.

PROPERTY IN SINGAPURE.

traders invest their capital or garnings. Such investors should be welcomed and accorded generous treatment, for it is rarely that a

· European capitalist becomes the owner of the class of properly above referred to," It is interesting to learn that the expert valuators of Singapore are not of the opinion, that because the municipality demand the pro.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

of the Hongkong Palire, to a smoking concert INVITATIONS have been issued by the members

to be held at the Water Police Station, Tsim

OPIUM SMOKING.

From the 7th moon, to the end of the inh

who were admitted to the anti-opium refuge in moon over two hundred of the opiam smokers

Tin Kwan Lade street for medical treatment have given up the opium smoking habit.

W. Dobby and others filed a suit before Mr. Justice Coppies in the Summary Court this Tabetobelaitzky-for-services-rendered-as-pro- scrippl-axiste. Mr. L d'Almade, of Messrs. Goldring, Barlow and Morrell, repiétented the plaintiffs while the defendant appeared in per-

10p.

Mr. d'Almada said he did na know whether the defendant was going to admit the claim,

His Lordship (To defendant)—The claim is

131. Do you admit the claim? Defendant-No, sir.

His Lordship (to Mr. d'Almada)—How can they jointly claim their salary?

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Mr, d'Almada-They are Jolut friends, Are they husband and wife?—No. They were artistas together,

His Lordship-I don't think they can sue together...

-The case was adjourned.

PROPOSED SINO-BELGIAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

NATIONAL, DEETS REDEMPTION. To cope with the proposals started by the Chamber of Commerce at Tientsin, the stu- It is reported that certaie Belgians have dents of the Government Normal College at proposed to form a Sino-Belglan steamship Canton has formed a Club with the object of company with a capital of twenty million franci“ raising subscriptions from their school-fellows to be subscribed by them and the Chinese in national debts. They ruled that each of their | Shangbai and Antwerp. The President of We are informed that the result of the Sbert. members be required to pay a subscription of the Board of Pests and Communications is hand examination held at the St. Joseph's Colo cents a month, or more as he pleases. The said to be rather inclined to fall is with the lege last October has just come to hand. 8 boys amount of money expected to be derived by the proposal, for such a lios of steamers is urgently obtained second class certificates, and 4 ob- Student's Clubs in trifling, but their sentiment needed and as China can not et prosent build full certificate of proficiency. tained speed certificares. 1.Tagan obtained a of patriotism is worthy of emulation.

the ships.in her own dockyards and has not man to navigate them it is to her advantage to- join with the Belgiani.—Shangkas Times,

SIR JOHN FRENCH ON THE ARMY

adjourned.

MONEY-LENder in coURT,

A MAGNAN HOUS. PLAINTIFF.

of the Forces, in his comments on the Army General Sir John French, Inspector-General

training of the piesent year, remarks that the results of squadron training are most satisfac |tory, and that the instruction has been carried out on thoroughly sound and practical lines. In of efficiency which does great credit to their com most cases squadronı kavo attained to a standard manders. In respect to battery training every-

Section of (i): but in some cases the early andeavour appears to have been made to carry out the provisions of "Field Artillary Training,"

vision of back lanes to houses in congested than 101,658 taking a trip to the Wanchai'Spa? | che-tattí, on Friday evening, the 14th jest, at towards the funds for iba redemption of the equal shares'to rap a line of steamers between, areas the value of house property will be As for South China it simply swarms with me. 830 pm. In summarising our annual report on impaired. lo fact they say that lookingdicinal toby, bat people are so accustomed to the sight of water in these ports that they do house properly and land in Hongkong at the very small area that is to be during 1999, we stated shortly that the mar-taken from the back of each house they not think the subject a fit one for general con- ket had been practically at a standstill, with are, inclined to think that "the selling versation. Io fact it is col quite decent to be Chinese property and hongs on the down value of these properties will not be continually harping upon what one cats and grade, but owing to the demand for resideo-depreciated. As outsiders, we would go drinks and how i ften be washes his skin, and tial accommodation there had been little or farther and suggest that a the properties what benefit he desires from his tub and for siternoon in which Ebrahim Muosa is charged THE case was continued at the Magistracy this no movement one way or the other. It are brought up to the requirements of the In Hongkong we seldom refer to water at all, al with certain alleged offences under the Bank cannot but be interesting to the property sanitary department their value would not though what with a doty op intoxicating I quer roptcy Ordinance. Mr. F. B L. Bowley,

Ganda Slough, ao fúdlan watchman in the holder, here to discuss the state of the marouly not be depreciated but it would actual»' and the price of soda water going up and opium Crown Solicitor, appeared for the prosecution employ of the Pongkong Gas Company, ket in Hongkong as compared with that of ly be increased: As this most interesting being co off the list and one thing or another while Mr. C. E. H. Beavis, of rs. Wil brought au action before Mr. Justice 'Gomperts Singapore, which in many respects is simply document admits: "The back-lane scheme wo shall soɔn have to face the worst and ex

kipson and Grist, was for the defendant, in the Summary Court this morning galast another addition of this Colony, with is a much-needed one; when carried out it amice into this question of what water really Further evidence was called and the case J. M. Haughton and another in which he this difference, that its. opportunities for should add considerably to the convenience is and where it can be obtained cheapest Of THE Chinaman who was 'nsrested at Macao

claimed $450, amount das undir a promissory rehabilitating its finances are greater than and comfort of tenants and will doubtless course we are all aware that there is a sort of the other day for a robbery committed in the they are here. As in previous years, bring with it a very desirable improve water in the barbour, but that is mainly for the Colony, this morning appeared before Mr. J.R.that she had paid $130 on account is monthly Marie Cordeiro, the second defendant, stated the great firms of valuaters in Singapore, ment in the sanitary condition of the use of hydrographers who can tell the force of Wood, Second Police Magistrate, before whom justements but did not get any receipts for Messn. Powell and Co., have issued a majority of town dwellings." Coming to statement covering the dealings of property another poins property owner in Hongkong me such thing and for the benefit of picnic Coloranted that the prisoner spoke of acer would prefer the evidence of the first defendant, to

| typhoons by throwing bread on the waters, or extrdition proceedings were instituted by the payments.

Chief. Detective-luspector Hanson, Proje At this point the plaintiff announced that be during the past year. It is not a very com- will entirely agree with the remarks made an prehensive document, but its teme terms to the squeezability of properties by the parties who wish to visit Gin Drickers Bay. But sain party as being his confederate and after whose sworn testimony plaintiff was willing to fully enable one to realise that property assessment authorities. The sane and fair now we are speaking of water which is neither explaiding the Extradition Ordinance obisin stick his faith and forego the amount alleged to the regulations impossible. Brigades which owners did not find themselves in a bed of statement on this subject made by Messis, ball in baltuor a quarter or two but the regular fog at Macao, the man was remanded, to have been paid on account if so aworn to by are ordered to practice at the beginning of April roses in 1909.

A good many reasons are Powell & Co is well worth quoting With royal thing." Perhaps when wa are really

the defendant.

cannot complete battery and brigade tralalon given for that state of affairs and we may as regard to the proposed increase in house, pushed we shall consult Mr. Frank Browse

ROWING.

The defendant want into the box and gava | between the close of the furlough season and well quote the remarks of the compileri of assessment, its acquiescence by a large num 'on the subject, and he, will doubtless, tell

corroborative evidence, in the course of which, the date of practice. Company training, the V.R.C, SCRATCH, RACE,

he stated that the payments on account had Inspector Gsaural observer, is now carried out the report drawn up for Messrs, Powell & Co. ber of owners may be expected; that, how us where to get that agad pura which be

been endorsed on the back of the promissory in a practical and satisfactory manner's and the "Among the causes said to bé'affecting the ever, should not be taken as a good argus persistently talks about month * alter The V. R. C. in holding a scratch font-cared note but that no receipts were given for them instructions in the training man

¿seem to market may be mentioned the proposed la- ment for further squeezing them up to the month. Dat to return to the question about race on February 5th. A notice has been put Mr. F. X. d'Almada, who appeared for the be closely adhered t crease of one per cent. In the Municipal point at which they might give forth moisture mineral spas and watering places, The writer up on the Club board to that affert. The race defendantų, said that Indian money-lendars | to be thoroug

sscssment, declining rente; loss in areas of without an audible groan, Ownership has after asking why people at home do not hear petitors. We understand the race wil be from payments on account,

advisable mes and is attracting quite a large number of com- ware not in the habit of giving receipts for being in the Leuement and shophouse properties in order strendy a heavy burden to carry and it should much about medicioal walls to the tropica Kelles Island to North Folut. The entries to provido for the Municipal schema of back not be added to if favestments in real estate, aşkı hṣif a drasu questions, prirely for the lll.clas Thursday, 13th inst, and crews adily increasing demands on are to be made more attractive than they are purpose of tantalising his renders and he says do will be picked the followi [day]

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date of the annual practice made adherence

¿Plantaů"sked for jødement for the balance cover: the" promissory noted Judgment later i