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MANUFACTURERS.

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH MONDAY JANUARY 31 raro

ANNUAL MEETING,

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The motion was then put to the meating and ' unanimously carried.

TEE MOOSA CASH,

CONTINUED AT THE CRIMINAL SESSIONS,

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Before Mr. Justice Gompertz, Painne Jude at the Criminal Sassions this morning, Moosa'

Mr. M, W. Stads, instructed by Mr. F. B. L. Bowley, Crowa Solicitor, appeared for the Crown. Mr. Eldon Potter, instructed by Mr. C.

was for the defendant. ・・

The Jory were as follows:-Mr. J. Barton (foraman), F. Maliland, A Desiton, &. Forbes, A. O'D. Gourdin, D. Haskell and D. Clark.

Mr. Patter said that he understood that Mr. Slade appeared with the Attorney-General on

facilities for those cugaged in working up the

HONGKONG GRNERAL CHAMBER | view as expressed by the Chamber and their the committen, and it is to be hoped that the Trade on the Pacific and we seldom pause to

OF COMMERCE,,

practical advisors. With regard to the proposal time is not far distant when their efforts will consider what other companies are doing in

to issue Hongkong Gvmment notes the combat fruit. Honghong claims to be, and rightly mittas bara ao abjecuun to urge, it is reasón" so, one of the most important seaports of the the same direction.' There was a time wheo everybody was talking about the All-red The annual general meeting of the members able that such no issqo should be made, but we world, and in these days of progress a port can Route as if it were something uncommon,

of the Hongkong General Chamber of Com. Cannot but consider the Govamujent bas consi• { not be looked upon as properly equipped if the brahim was again indicted on naveral charges merce was held this afternoon, in the City derably anderestimated the expense and work means for dealing with wireless messages are t'as a matter of fact the All red Route has

Hall for the following purposes: (1) To which would be incurred were such an issue absent. The incoming committen will doubtless F. A. Hatsland, Attorney-General, avainted by andar'the Bankruptry Ordinance Hon. Mr. been a reality for years past, and it was only receive the report and account of the committes mads. A every old friend of oats, bus carry on the good work started by their pre- the patriotic character of the tile which for the year ended gist December, 1909. (2) Again apposted before an, vix the Limited decessors, and bring it to a tangible and satir- brought the subject into prominence. Now To elect a new commities; and (1) To transact Partnership, Bill, The draft as now sub-factory conclusion. With these few words 1 that one of the most-blatant of London journ- noy genmal business. The Hon. Mr. E. A. mitted appear to the committee unabjection- bava much pleasure in seconding the adoption | D. Wilkinson, of Messrs. Wilkinson and Grist, als has decided to take Canada under its fowatt (Chairman of the General Committee) able, but it is still a point to be argued as to of the report and accounts. wing, to guide her destinies and to en- presided. There were also present :-Mr. ), whether the bil. wi I prore workable and bave courage her ambillons we shall probably R. M. Smith, Hou. Mr. W. J. Gresson, Messrs. the desired effect. We nollerstand the com- A. Babington, John W. Bandow, J. W. C, mittens of the Law Society now have the matter

Mr G. Balloch proposed that the Hon. Mr. hear a great deal more about Canada in

Bonnar, D. R. Law, E. Shellim, H. A. Siebs under consideration and an expression of their] E. A. Hewett, Mr. J. R. M. Bmith, Hos. Mr. the future than we have been accustom-H. E. Tomkins (Committee), E. A. M. Williams views is awaited with interest. Two important W. J. Gresson, Mesars. A. Babington, John W. ed to in the past, but even the better secretary), D. W. Craddock, Wong Leang-Ordinances have engaged the careful attention Bandow, J. W. C. Bonnar, D. R. Labehalf of the Crown. He wanted to know the recognition of Canadian enterprise will him, A. G. Gordon, Capt. J. Dongles, F. D. of the committee, vit: the Patents Amendment Shellim, H. A Siebs and H. E. Tomkins be

Attorney-General's position as to his right of“ not hide the fact that the Dominion Barretto, G. Belloch, A. 8. D. Consland, W. C. Bill and the Trade Marks Bill, and the com- elected members of the committes for the au-

reply. He wanted to know what position he has already made her jofluence felt in the Jack, C. G. Gok, O. W., Heuser, J. Owen mittos are much indebted to certain gentlemon Balor 'year.

was occupying. The object of his application trans-Pacific trade, and occupies a firm and Hughes, Hon. Mr. Murray Siewan, F. O, Wil-who bave so ably assisted them in considering

was obvious, as there was the question of evi- dence. impregnable position In the Orient. Vaat fud, v. Andel, F. J. Balton, W. G. Bom these measures. The Government have in the main adopted recommendations put forward by changes, however, are predicted for the phreys, and. F. K., Brownrigg. coming year. According to the Duly Colonist of 'Victoria (B. C.) there will be a greater development in the shipping industry of British Columbia during the coming season than at any time since the Golden Hind came round the l'ora and the braver year after ploughed her way, first of the steamers to invade the North Pacific. Six- teen new steamers are to come for service in

CHAM- | British Columbia waters, and four, probably

ORANGE CHAMPAGNE.

STONE GINGER BEER

The minutes of the last mesting were read dd confirmed..

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The Secretary read the notice of the meet ing.

The Chairman said:-Genilamen.-The ra port and accounts of the Chamber of Commerce Or the past year have been in your hands for some days and 1 will therefore with your per- mission take them as read. As will be up parent from the report the Chamber has had, as usual, to consider a number of important estions during the past twelvemonth, but as more, new liners are to enter the trans. mast of these are old questions which have Pacific trade in addition to those steamers alreadp bien so fully dealt with on previous of the Osaka hosen Kaisha which are being occasions there is not much to add to what has completed to augment that Company's line already been recorded in the reports of this and the steamers brought from the Euro Chamber will as customary briefly touch upon the more important points in our report, pean line of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha to replace the present fleet. The Weir line aking them for the sake of conveolence in the order in which they appear. Toe question of is to add dew liners, the uṛteric and Luerric,, Indian immigration has, as you will have seed, which are being completed at the Russell been considered by the Commities and I believe yards on the Clyde, the Blue Fannel'lize he members will all endorse the reply to Guy will add new steamers, the first of which, the crnment as bere recorded. I will, however, take Protėsinius, leaves Liverpool in January, and this opportunity of stating that the question bat The keel has bese laid for another vessel of a far wider range. I may mention that i have ant infrequently been approached on the sub 13,000 tons of the Blue Fann Lype, to beject of finding positions for people who believe followed by two sister vessels. The C. P. R. that there are possibilities of obtaining employ is making plans for great improvements in ment in the Far East. To these I have REFRESHING. the trans-Pacific service. It was stated some invariably given the same reply. A fully time ago that the steadicts, exmpress of tre qualified professional mao, if prepared to live land and Empress of Britain would be trans

on his own resources for a time, may oven- ferred to this occan from the Atlantic, audtually secure a good footing in the East, but recently when reports came from Glasgow of that there is little chance of any one with as op general principles I believe it will be agreed the absorption of the bulk of the stock of ordinary business training finding it. worth the Allan lines by the D. P. K, it was re- while to come to this part of the world "seeking" ported that the turbiners Virginian and as the expression is. There are of course as

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Victorian would be sent to the Pacific for the C. PR. It is considered, though, that this Company will norailer its trans-Pacific service mixed with aerated or plain water: unul 1911. The Nippon Yusen Kaisha, which formerly maintained a fleet of six make excellent refreshing beverages. steamers in the trade from Hongkong to

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Hongkong, 15th July, 1919.

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The Hongkong Celegraph

HONGKONG, MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 1910.

CANADA'S TRADE WITH CHINA.

Canada, las-transferred four of its Buropean liners, older vessels of the same type as trans- Pacific liners hitherto used, to serve this line, had the opplation Japanese line, the Csaka Shosen Kaisha, will have six steamers in service, freighters of 6,000 100s. The

Canadian Northern railroad has made ar-

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Mr. J. Owen Hughes seconded. Carried.

Chion & Manila Steamship; Co Ltd, Messis. The Vacuum Oil Co., Measts, Crox Basto & Co., Meiers. Hensar, Eberius & Co, and Messrs. The Marine Insurance Associa. tion of Hongkong.

The Chairman thanked the members for having elected himself and his colleagues on the new committee, and also for their attend- ance at the meeting. -

The proceedings then terminated.

BOXING,

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His Lordship-Suppose the Att rasy-General "was assisted by Counsel? Would you want to know whether he was golog, to nan bis right of reply?

Mr. Potter-I would have nothing more to"

Sky,

Continuing, Mr. Potter said that if the At torney General was going to reply, he would shape his case in accordance with it. In some cises, the question of the right of reply was " mois-Important than the putting in of evidence. He might have or he might not have the right of reply but if he did not have the right of reply, it would alter the whole tactics of the

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His Lordship-I don't know whether tha Allorney General has made up bis mind to Ieply.

Mr. Poltar-I don't say that your Lordship can NOTES ON THE LEWIS-DELLEW FIGHT.. compel the Attorney-General to reply bat It is necessary that be should in the interests of Followers ct form bad looked forward to a justice. great contest, por were their most confident anticipations unfulfilled. Lewis's recent victo-ther I am going to exercise my right of reply. The Attorney-General-i don't know 'who, ries in the local ring had found him many sup- I don't think I sin bound at this moment to poners and rightly so, whilst on the other hand make a statement on the point. numerous old admirers of Bellow were still enamoured by the remembrance of his contents as far back as 1902 and 1903, when he fought 20-round draws with inch doughty champions as Jack Ryan and "Spoff" Drommoad of the

On the 19th of August, you received a regis-. Thesis. More recently there was his foetered letter from Marican?-No, 1 must explais appearance against "Baby" Smith in Hong. first, kong.

When the men entered the ring on Saturday night both looked to be in the pink of condi tion. Lewis had the advantage at height and, weight; as regards the latter particular, it was ather a pity that the result of the weighing-ic was not officially declared.

It may be safely said that never before la his previous fights in Hongkong had Lewis to call up his reserve powers so much as against Bellew. The former's perfect training stood him in good stead, but at the same time his. tron abilities as a boxer had not previously been seen here in such full display,

Before Bellow had bad time in the first round to judge Lewis's reach, he got several nasty jabs right in the face, drawing blood from the pose, and the bleeding continued up to the kanck-out.

8. M.E. Allava was at this point recalied." into the witness-kland.

dismissed by Maricas?-Yea

Mr. Potter-Ou the 14th of Augun you were

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Mr. Potter-I don't want you to explain. His Lordship (To witoesi)—Answor, the question first. You can explain afterwards,

You knew it you were to be charged with embecilement, Monss would be the principal witness against you?

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At this point, witness asked the question to be interpreted to him by the Court interpreter, a he could not quite understand it..

Mr. Potier objected and proceeded to put the question to the witness,

Mr. Slado--Please, please, let the witosas have a chance.

Mr.Potter-Heunderstood more complicated questions than that. (To witness) D do't you kow that Moosa would be the priòcipal wituuss against you if you were charged with embezzle. ment?-I did not do embezzlemast. I will· prove to his Lordship,

Moosa was in fact noe of the witnesses against you? If fram charged with embezzta-

Contrary to general expectations, the going ment, the books will prove it. I cannot confess. was very hard from the very outset and it was

Mr. Polter-You have already confessed cough. This won't hurt you, apparent that only a battle royal could outlast

Did you enter into a Gojirati agreement with 21 rounds at such a pace.

Bachi?-1 must explain

On the motion of the Chairman seconded the committee and we treat that in actual prac. by Mr., J. R.; M. Smith the election of the tice the bills will give the desired protection to following firms to membership was con- those in whose interests they have been framfirmed Martis, The Hongkong Electric ed. "On a previous occasion, I have had to Co., Ltd, Meists. The Hongkong & refer to the casual, I may say the unthinking China Shoo Factory Ltd., “Mesars. Thá manner in which, at very short notice, Bank holidays have been tbeast upon us, I regret that during the year under review we have bad again to complain of this." It seems incredible that certain Government officials do not appear to realize the great dislocation to trade and general inconvenience which may result from suddenly declaring a certain day as a Baak holiday in this Colony when the day is a fuli | working day with our immediate neigh bour in China, Japan, the Philippines, Toogkin and elsewhere. The question bas now been formally brought to the notice of the Secretary of State for the Colonies and we trantowano will have no further cause for complaint on this score. We have had the question of interference on behalf of the Chinn Authorities in our opium trade se prominently before us that. I cannot add much to what has already been stated over and over again at our annual meeting. As you are all aware the Canton Authorities in what we be lieve to be not only gross violation of our treaty rights but also in decidifiance of instruction from the Central Government, have again al- tempted to check this branch of our trade. Not wo, believe" with any alocere desire to Carry out the greater control of the trade as sel forth in what now may be called the pion policy of the Government, but in order to create a local Government monopoly to encrich the officials and their friends at the expense of dana fide and old established trader The published correspondence on this subject we well know a few instances which might be as set forth id qui report is yet one more in pointed to, bút'these are the exceptions which stance of the trickiness'and bad faith of a cer prove no rule can be absolutely infallible,tain class of Chinese officials against which we Under ordinary circumstance it is better for and our predecessors have so often been called man not to come "seeking," rather that be upon to protest to the most. It is very grath should pat bimself in touch with the employers fying to be able to specially refar to the manner at home, and then if he so desires work his, way in which the question has been taken up by the out to the East and so mako bía career. If late Acting Consul-Gaseral and prasabt Consul this were heiter unde stood in Europe, be-General at Capton and by H. M. Minister is liava a good deal of disappointment and Peking. I feel suo that while you will have failure would be averted. The next point is read with much interest the published corres nur report is the-revision of the Custom tariff pondence on currency, you will excuse me of Japan. The whole question is so complex from saying anything on the subject and may be of so far-reaching a character this, as matters now stand, could only that the committee felt that as a committes be repetition at what bay rangements in begin an Atlantic service with they could not fully deal with the matter so often affirmed at our anbual meetings, I beog the steamers Cairo and· Heliopolis, which and therefore decided the best method of do- am afraid, gentlemen, this will have proved a are being converted at the Fairfield yards, ing so wall to at once cuculate the correspond some bal colourless report, but it is not easy on the Clyde, to make them suitable, as far exce for the information of members, thus giv- to find new things to say of so stay old and as they can be made suitable, for the trade, ing them an opportunity of putting their views almost threadbare questions, which, however, and as soon as the metais are laid to the before the committee should they desire any still call for sach careful watching and olen Pacific coast a traps-Pacific service will be special action taken in the matter. This was kept well to the fore may result in serious low accordingly done, but up to the present the arranged. The G. T. P. Company has 'not

to our Colony and its trade. The last item with committee have not been approached by any which I propose to deal is that of the accounts. yet arranged for is trans-Pacific service and

'merchants engaged in this branch of our trade These I am glad to say show a decidedly will not build steamers until the railroad is and we can only suppose therefore no excop healthier condition dos entirely to the fostering completed. Then it will have a fleet of occantion can be taken to the new tariff. During the care of our secretary who has gives the matter liners second to none, according to state-year under review the committee bus felt called his most serious attention and has reduced ex ments of its officials. All this is good news upon to protest against the undue imposition penditure to the lowest possible limit. At our for ongkong which is certain to bene of quarantine against Hongkong under the last meeting 1 stated that it might be Deccisory fit by the additional steamship services

circumstances as then prevailed. While the to make an increase to our annual subscrip immediate effect, tions, I am glad to say this is not proposed from Canada to China and the satisfac protest made bad no

WO can only trust that it has direct at the moment, but we may next year have to tion is all the keener because it is knowned the attention of the authorities in tur give the matter further consideration. Before rance to trade which must result from all forms thing to which I wish to refer. Last year I of quarantina and to, we hope, induce them to had to express on behalf of my colleagues exercise greater caution in making unnecessary and I may say the whole members of the `restrictions in this direction.

As you are Chamber of Commerce our regret at the depar- already aware the question of wireless telegra tore of Mr. Siebs from the Colony. It is with phy has been prominently brought to our notice very deep regret therefore, I am sure that all of during the past few months. This is not a during the last few days received the news of matter which requites any special emphasising bis death. For many years, as we know, The advisability, 1 may say the absolute Mr. Slebs bad been in poor health but wo necessity, for a properly equipped station in trusted that a retortte his native land would Such a station should, I consider, have a contibus with his family to enjoy life, which the Colony must be appareat to us all restore him and that for many years he might range of, at least, 500 miles, this would gofortunately has been so suddenly cut short, spable us to communicate direct with As we'all know be was one of the oldest mem Singapore, Kobe, Calçátta, The Philippines/bers of the Chamber of Commerce and a very and other points in the East which are in direct old resident in the Colony, He had earned is not the province of the Chamber of Com tradal connection with Hongkong. While it the highest possible esteem as a capable busl sest man and an honourable gentleman, and') merce to push the interests or any individual venture on behalf of the Chamber of Com business concern, it appears that we should no merce, and 1 may go farther, and say ita wireless station, but that one should be erected respectful and sympathetic regret at the news J. W. "artley, medical officer on the British longer ha dependent upon H.M. service for our whole of the Colony, to express our most The anoruncement has been mondo that My, independently of the Nary and in order to which has reached us and how much we section of the Kowloos Caston railway, will be make this thoroughly efficient and self-sup-sympathise with all those who are left to mourn joined in wedlock to Miss Holmes, sister of porting it should be conducted as a commercial his loss. With these remarks I beg to move the Mr. H. K. Holmes, soliciter, Hongkong, and undertaking and not as a Government con- adoption of the report and accounts. (Applause) daughter of a well-known former resident of cero. Of course the usual conditions would Mr. D. W. Craddock, lo seconding, said this Colony. The marriage ceremony takes have to be imposed to preserve sovereign rights I beg to second the motion now before the place at St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon, on the and control in time of war. As regards ship- meeting. In doing so i am confident that 19th February. It is, understood that Dr. G. ping this must of course always be a matter of am only voicing the desire of the general body D. R. Black will be the best man, Mr. Hanley, the greatest moment to this Colony, Daniig of members in thanking the chairman and the bridegroom, joined the Government service. the year several questions in relation with our committees for the untiring, labours they have in Hongkong in 1906, when he was appointed shipping trade have arisen, vist--the proposed expended on the work of the Chamber and for to the position which be now holds. Forsoms continuous certificate of discharge for Chinese placing before as such, satisfactory report and time he acted as assistané superintendent of the seamen, proposed light on Kapsing falaad, balance sheet. The chaleman, in his able Government Civil Hospital, while Dr. Bell was blowing of steam whistles in harbour, rogate speech, to which we have all listened with great on forlough, The bride, Miss Holmes, who is

and recognised that there is ample room for rounding territories to the very great biedt sit dowo, gentlemen, there is one other

all in the China trade. -

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LOCAL AND GENERAL. OUR Caston letter is held over for want of

space.

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THE King Alfred returned to port yesterday morning from Bangkok, with the Admiral on board.

'Amid the noise and turmoil which conti- WR-have received a fine set of photographs nually beset the trade of the Western States from Mr. Afong of Baldwin's balloon ascent and of America with China and Japan the by-parachute descent on Saturday last. stander's attention is apt to be withdrawa

8,5, Pembrokeshire.

from the steady efforts which Canada is mak-MS W. B. A. Moore, wife of De Moore ing to establish herself on a sound business Hospital, left for England on Saturday by the assistant superintendent, Government Civil footing in the Orient. The neglect in due in part to the fact that every good American is what our neighbours in Manila would Owing to sxigency of space our reports of perhaps term

a "natural-born booster," Sturday's sporting events including the "Go Whereas the Canadian still retains that strain as-you-please" race hold yesterday are held of dogged, silent perseverance which he over until to-morrow,

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Bellew's characteristic defence with his right' glove touching the jaw was an effec-ive shield agalost 'Lewis's straight lefts in the opening bouts; whilst Bellow got a return on to his opponent's kidney, with right swings which todd not. Moosa told me to." any one less well trained thun Lewis would almost certainly have proved satel in an early siage of the contest. Lewis took a lot of punishment without a flinch.

Answer the question.—I must explain. Mr. Slade-Witness did not say anything of the kind. The question was put volably to the witness" Did you enter inte à Gujarati: agros- ment with Bachoo?" and witness replied "I'

Betwrap the sixth'and'the ninth sounds Lawis

In November, 1008, the firm of S. E. Allana and Company was insolvent?—I wont bankrupt No, you hadn't gone bankrupt,-Because my creditors pressed me

Dido' you sell your business ?—No, I frau dulently transferred it (tughter).

Now he is getting an honest man. Mr. Sade-He has been honest all through, judging from his evidence.

that you will be arrested for offences under the Aren't' you walking in fear and trembling

Bankruptcy Ordinance )—Who? ̧.

was going very strong and twice drove Bellow to the ropes. In the succeeding ranɑds, how," ever, Lewis changed his tactics, acting no doubt of the advice of his "corner? Is the eleventh round be feinted at Bellew's face with the left and getting loto close quarters, sent in a suc. cessionofshon right upper cuts, fairly staggering Bellew, who only saved himself from disastered?-I did the fraud and I must suffer. Before Aren't you rather afraid you will be attest-

by clinching just before the gong went.

I leave ibb Colony. I must c'e it my breast and show the public that I ard Moosa did the frand.

In the last round Bellow was obviously nor himself and it was not unexpected when he

was knocked out of time when about a minute of the round bad elapsed.

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Witness- must explain opé thing. Before the Chief Justice, they won a'point-

Mr. Porter-I don't think that witness is a Law Report. We can easily get that from the Law Reports,

You lost $150 and kept some of it yourself? -I did so,

You said at the Palice Court that you drew cheque for $300 on the German Bank?...]

Both men fought a clean fight. Cliccbes wore frequent, but only once bad the Referee. to administer a warning to Bellow this was.... with reference to an irregularity. The Referee was warmly praised for his conduct of the fight, although there were among Bellew's sup.

the effect that be twice separated the contest- posiers a certain amount of complaint heard to

sats before they had actually clinched, to Bel-bond for Rs 15,000. léw's disadvantage, of course.

PORTHCOMING MARRIAGE,

HARTLEY-HOLMES.

did not.

tion of Rs 25,000-I know that he signed a' You know Moos's uncle promised a subscrip

Roughly, it was $16,000?—I don't "know 'w'at the exchange was. I know be signed iz for Rs. 15,000.

Do you remember that in February, 1908, Moon's uncle was getting rather anxious about 10 Rs. 15,000-No, be wasted to sign for $5,000.

Do you remember sending a telegram about: this time'?—I must see the telegram.

Did you send a telegram?—It may have been our Indiao Christmas and I may bave Romach, I want to opan out everything, sect a telegram. I don't want to keep it in my

I wish you would.-Yes,

You used to go to Moosa's office often?--Yes; Sometimes as often as ten times a day?—I did not put down in my book whether I went ten times a day or not. Sometimes t ant ten times, sometimes nine times and Did you go during business hours? I could dometimes eight times, y ust go in the sight-time. It was not open in the night-time,

• inherited from the mother-country. There NEWS was received here on Saturday, saya is, so to speak, greater stage-craft in the Shanghai Times, that the missing American the American's method of advertising his transport Adams, which was mentioned to our objects, and'a glint of the picturesque and last isine as being adrift outside of Foochow bad dramatic is invariably imported into his been picked up by a Chiness fishing smack and commercial operations. Consequently the safely towed into Foochow so that all anxiety Inclination to observe how the Pacific States regarding her, may now be abandoned. are seeking to enhance their interest in A FLOATING dock of large size is approaching China is much more pronounced than it is complotion at Haiphong.'. It is the work of in this case of Canada, which is content to private enterprise and is intended to accommne forge ahead without unnecessary bluster or date vessels up to 1,500 French tous. The SEE A PARI. We take it very much cost comes to about one million of francs. tions gavarning, the quarantine station at Lal, interest, has dealt with all questions, so clearly on her way to Hongkong from England where Kaliber a Chisaman' nor an English shop,

clashing of As a matter of course that the Canadian Whon.once the dock is ready, there is no need, chikok, and typhoon signal station at Tsat/Tixa | and exhaustively that, there is little left for sho kus been visiting hur fülände, was a'proba.. says the Avenir du Tonkin,, for vessels to go Mul. The Government has in each case con ma to say. · It is very satisfactory to know slower at the Government Civil Hospital. Both Pacific Railway is hard at work developing from Halpkong to be docked. At present large alderad the viaw put forward by the committee that the question of the establishment of a parties have à large circla of friends and it may new fields of enterprise, inaugurating new svins and spent at Hongkong is repairing on these points and while some are still under commercial [wicalasa, talograph station at this be expected that the wedding will attract steamship services and providing additional | Toskia Government vessels, an

considentlog{"in most cases her adopted the /pect bass receiving the close attention of numerous guiksi

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You used to see a lot of goods there which vagaɔy you afterwards saw at Lammert's? ---Yas. I raw silk, I saw chifơo and I saw fannaÍ which no other, shop in the Colony had,

Are you prepared to swaar that'thase goods": Afiae, further, Crossresionation and for belonged to adoosa - Yorks aydança, karibg boto