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The Opium Market. ·

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY MARCH 26 1910

A DEBTOR'S ABSENCE,-`

THE STORY OF A SMART CAPTURE. ·

BUROPEAN, CONSTABLE COMMENDED BY THE PUISNE JUDGE.

As regards the poor man, he would, give up. IN BANKRUPTCY JORISDICTION;| ARMED ROBBERY IN A VILLAGE, the practice of smoking very ilkely and take to esting opłym pills,--the most harmful way in which the drug could be taken. Those pills, which, Mr. Chan explalund, as comparatively cheap, are sometimes composed maloly of apium dross, which pserioze times," wan generally sold back to the Farmer but was now kept by the consumer for his owo ass.

zgth inst

VOLUNTEER INSPECTION.

BY R.E. MAJOR-GENERAL BROADWOOD,

'lat inst...

HONGKONG GYUKHANA CLUB.

The Hongkong Volunteers anual inspec tion took place on Saturday afternoon at p.m. on the Mary Barracks Parade Ground. about sto in all, and were marched down to the The men paraded" at Headquarters' at a p.m. Parade Ground beaded by the Dand of the Bat. There was a large number of spectators to ses our citizen soldiers at their general inspection... General Broadwood arrived, shortly after 3 o'clock and luspected the men closely. Tha per, the Artillery Companies with Maxim gon1.3-3.50 The Cadets ware sise present and put through their drills well

RISING BY LEAPS AND BOUNDS.

HOW IT AFFECTS THE OPIUM FARM,

33rd lant. Apart from rubber, the all-absorbing topic oo be local Rinilo today is the phenomenal rise in the price of raw opium. In August last. the price of Indian opium was below. $1,000 per chart; in September it had risen to a little

·over that_figure; in October the price rose to

'mlékdily risen until at the beginning of this month it stood at $3,000 por chasi, Dating the first week of the month the price advanced slow Mr. Chan said; was certainly not bright. I ly but steadily. Within the last few days it the present high price was maintained, it would gose up by leaps and bounds, averaging about be simply impossible to carry on. They stood S$100 per diem; and this morning it had reach to lose money beaylly under exlating conditions, wrote a letter to the debtor, who did not re:L. Dennys, 37, from the Crown Solicitor's Broadwood sald:-Colonel Chapman, officers

As an example of the enormous extent to which the use of opium pills had increased recently, Mr. Ohan mentioned the case of ona pili-seller in Canton whose takings had

or $600,—just tenfold."

$1,200," Thence onwards the market price has 3 suddanly risen from Sto or Són per day to S500 | discharge of the debtor for one you the Court † the 7th February last and receiving stolen pro- Voluntears than marched past in a'smart mana

‚ed the figure of 52,800 per.cheet,

Needless to say, this enormous enhance ment in the price of the raw drug had created a great deal of excitement in the market, and this is made all the mora tënso by the fact that the tire promises to be

THE FARMER'S OUTLOOK,

CHINA TRADers' insurANCE

COMPANY LIMITED..

DIVIDENDE, DECLARED,

STILL FURTHER ADVANCED.

We are officially leformed that subject to Amongst local, brokers there seems to be a consensus of aplaion, indeed, that this in audit, the directors will recommend that a dnal crease in the price of the drug has come to dividend of $1.50 per share be paid for account stay for a long time, to come at any rate.go8 making $4.50 per share for the year, and Whatever happang, the demand goes steadily for 190g an interim dividand of $3.00 per share as and upwards both in the Nonthera porta and and a bonus of 20% on contributory premium, in the Straits Settlöments, and speculators are still anxious to secure stack on the local mar-

THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST OPIUM.

Before Hon, Mr. W. Rees-Daving, K.G, ACH ing Chief Justice, at the Bankruptcy Court this morning, Troi Chung-lei'applied for his dine Before Mr. Justice Gompertz, Palsus Judge charge to be made absolute. Mr. F. P. Hatst the Criminal Sessions this morning, WOUK appeared for the debtor.

Yau, Wong On, Kwan Fuk, Lam Shing, You Mr. Hett stated that the last order made in Yee and Ohan Sang were indicted on charges the matter was an order which suspended the of having committed an armed robbery in the with direc❘ village of Lam Lei Wai, sear. Tytam Tak, on tions to the debtor to appear before at the end of the period. On the 4th December, perty, consisting of a quantity of clothing and the paried of suspansion expired and defendant | some articles of jewellery together with a small falled to appear before the Court. Mr. Fletcher sum of money. Hop. Mr. F. A. Hareland, apon thla communicated with him and he | Acting Attomey-General, instructed by Mr. Hệ

calve the latter because he was at Foochow Office, promicated. The prisoners were un and the letter was sent to Canton, Debtor defended and entered a plea of not guilty. anderstood that he was to appear at the end of the Chinese New Year. He was really there to explain why debtor had failed to appear.

Hii Lordship—He-did-not-nuderimod-the- effect of the Instler?

to

The Oficial Receiver-How are you able to Debtor-There's nothing stylish

wear those clothes?.

The following were the jury-Messrs. A. E... Crapnell (foremin), à. jabrand, A. }; Carter, W. H. Worth, }, D. Osmund, J. Aninn and O. Mayer,

At the conclusion, H.E. Major-General

and.man, H.K,V.O.,—I have been very plasted throughout the past training with the work you kaye dous towards making yourselves officíest as fighting men. I was particularly pleased at the kounners shown by those who were able to consider that camp a great advance from the attend the camp in the New Territory, and I point of view of practical soldissing on any pre-

FIRST MEETIKO.

The programme of the first meeting to be bald at the Happy Vallay, on Saturday, 16th April, (weather permitting) is as follows i... mange 13.30 p.m.---HALF MILE FLAT RACE-For non-winning subscription griffins of the sea- son 1909-1910 Waight for lechas s scale. Usplaced runners allowed" 3: Jockeys who have won more than five rECKS in Hongkong, Shanghal or Tientsin penalised 7 lbs. Entrance fon St, ut prize? Present ad. and prize: $15. (Entrance foun to go to | winner), -

GYMKHANA STAKES-Valou 5100, Distance one mile. For all China pontes, Catch weights at to st. 6 lbs. Win asts of an open race or open grifin race 5 Ibs, extra. Non-winning subscription grimus allowed's lbs. Jockeys who have won mor than fire races in Hongkong, Shanghai or Tientala penalised 7 lbs. A cup called the Gymkhana Cup I be presented at the end of the season to be won by the pony scoring mast marks in the races for the Gymkhana Stakes at the Gymkhans meetings during the season, counting 4 polate for a disti ́s. for a second and t for a third. The banadi of marks already scared to pass with the pony on a sale. Any wioner of the race to carry 5 lbs, extra for each win lu subsequent starts for the race, but in the event of a pony carrying the penalty not winning, the co be deducted next time he starts, Soch 1 lbs. to remalu deducted until he wins again when be will carry the fail penalties. Without de duction. Penalties accumulative up to 15 lbs. Entrance fee $5. and prize: $15. (Ball entrance fans to go to winner) THREE-Open to teams, mounted on China ponies, and composed of any three members of the Gymkhana Club. Three small crips to be presented to the winning team at each compétition and at the conclusion of the season & trophy will be given to the team which scores the highest aggregate of points all meetings included. In competing for the small caps a competitor need not necessarily represent the same team on each and every occasion, but 'competing for the aggregata trophy he can only represent one team during the season, that is to say, he must continue to compete for the team first selected by him and for no other. To provide for sickness, absence from the Colony, or for Improvement of a team, new members may from time to time be introduced into a team, but in order fo win the aggregata trophy two at least of the members composing the winning team must have compated in not loss than these competitions. Entrance fee $t sich man each Gymkhana.

market operations; bat the abnormal rise to the progress that is baïag made' in the sup. They are ordinary clothes, about them. stolen property was found in his possession, authority alone, but also on that of a far gente | 3-4.10 p.m. TENT PEQQING IN SECTIONS OF

The reasons which led to the enhancemeet of prices up till, say, four months ago 'were not exceptional, because prior to August al fast year raw opium had reached as high as $1,300 in the ordinary course of

that has taken place since that time is beld to be due to one cause iu particulat. It was not in the nature of things expected that the computiory redaction of opium Importation to the extent of ten per cent, would lead to a very airious disturbance of ruling total, nor can ibla be said to have contributed greatly to the gene- ral trend. The real reason is stated to, be that, last year the

CULTIVATION OF THE FOrry

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had become practically nil in the great province of Szechoza. Previous to that, this cultivation had been stopped by Imperial decree in less than fire provinces of the Empire, com- piling Shantung, Kiangsu, Yunnan, Honau, and another of the north-castera group; bat whilst this censation of the growth in there provinces had a distinct effect upon the cutpat of raw native opium, such effect was entirely overshadowed by the results following upon the obliteration of Szechuan as an opium-pro ducing country,

Definite figuras for last year are difficult to obtalo, but it is a matter of knowledge that in 1907, no less than 85 per cent, of the raw oplum supply was supplied by Chine, the remaining 15 par ceal. being foreign. Of this 85 per cent. Szechuan's contribution represented about one half, so that it becomes at once apparent what an important effect must ensue upon the with drawal of this, province from among the num bar of the lesser poppy-growing tracts. This coupled with the enforced-

TEN PER CENT. REDUCTION In importation of raw oplum, appears, therefore, to be the real 'cause of the solid rise in the price of the commodity that has occurred with in such a short period of time.

The question as to whether this enhancement in cost is to be maintained is, of course, une apon which it is only possible to conjecture in the dark. There are so many considerations to be taken into account that it is difficult to arriva at any definite finding, still the eagarness with which speculators are still buying up all the available supplies would seem to indicate that the market will remain high for a long time to come. In Hongkong, the stock is nearly all in the bands of the Chinese, The Importers hold vary little, it is said, '

being accumulated in island cities and in Cas too, anticipatory of that rise which must inevite. bly follow upon the formation of a corner. All thereconsiderations, however, are for the specu- Igors themselves to decide upon. Oneprominent Hongkong broker to-day expressed the opinion that, so far from the eplum prohibition laws blog salutary, they only paved the way to official corruption, extortion and smuggling.

THE OPIUM FARM.

appear

How were you able to go to Foochaw?. I went with a clansman who was returning

to Foochow

You said in the course of your examinatlos

that your expenses came to $13,000 before you

went to Foochow ?—Yes,

And you were able to reduce the amount from $300 to $360?--Yes.

Why didn't you report yourself to the Court at the date fixed for your discharger-Because I was at Foochow

The Court ordered you to appear at the end of one year?-1 reckoned according to the Chinese New Year. I was at Canton when I received my solicitor's letter and I came al

us there.".

'At the conclusion of P. C. Sullivan's evidence, His Lordship commended the P.O.'s conduct and requested Mr. Wodehouse, Deputy Captain superintendant of Police, who was present In the Court-room, to forward bis commendation to the Captalo Superintendent of Polica..

SAN FRANCISCO'S ORIENTAL

The Attorney General in opening the case Mr. Helt-He knew the suspension was for stated that the six prisonses stood charg on your but he reckoned according to theed with committing an armed robbery at Chinese New Year, I submit that the Official three houses at a place called Lam Lei

vlogs camp. I bave saen here. I

I am sorry Reciver cannot have any objection unless he is Wal, near Tyiam Tak. The evidence waS

to say, that the corps is far from being filled up possession of some now facts.

that the man went to the three houses armed to its establishments. I know that there are Deblon was called into the witness-box and with knives and choppars and robbed clothing, pleaty of able-bodied men in the Colony who

Would stated that he was at present without means. jewellery and money. The robbery took place in the defence of the Empire and I know that come forward in an emergency to assist His father as administrator supported his wife at 7 pm, on the 7th February. At 7.30, they think that if a man is a good shot and a and he depended on bis friends for his owa sup the Police at Shau-ki-Wan were informed of The following is from the Perak Pioneer of 141b received about $20 or $10 a month from the Police found the whole lot of the robber

port. He received no fixed amount and roughly the robbery and about two hours later the good sportsmen be is it to take his place in the fighting line. I can assure you that this inst:-The February number of 'Britain's Opium

is a fallacy, and that an untrained man in the coming out of the village. He proposed to Harvest, the chief organ of the Home Anti-children of his elder brother. Opium Society, lo now before us. The con-

call witnesses who would identify the prisoners.gting lise, no matter how goodshot ho tents of the current number are chiady devoted

The fourth prisoner, although none of the may be, is not only useless but a danger in modern war. I don't tell you this on my own made a statement as follows:-The old man soldier, Sir John French, who during bi pression of both the use and cultivation of, the drug throughout all the Chinese provinces.

stole the property and gave me S100. He also Boing the organ of the Society, naturally the

made another statement: "The old man took of the surrounding country, and said that here stay here was much impressed by the difficulty various reports of the progress that is belog

more than in other parts of the empire an un- Evidence was then called. P. C. Sullivan trained man would be useless in the fighting made in the suppression," are written from the

gave graphic description of how be ambushed lice. The imperial idea is growing both at most favourable point of view. To judge from the summing up of most of them the success of

the prisoners with a couple of constables and the crusade. for the extinction of the 'evit'

escorted them to the station at the point of the

Home and in the overseas colonias; that is,' people are realizing that the empire can only would to be procending merrily space,"

revolver, as the prisoners were numerically with the exception of a few discordant notes.

superior to their guards and might have resort-

be kept together by every man making himself. here and there. Some of the reports, however, are

ed to force in order to evade their captors.

ready to take part in its defence, and that it raiber conflicting. Whilst we read lo one that

cannot depend on the standing army only for the action of the Government in one province

Its defence. If you can spread this idea in is being attended with complete success,"

Hongkong, you will have done as much good we finds on the contrary, in another, and

as by your example in making yourselves fit. that in some of the largest of the provinces

Headquarters and were then dismissed,

After this the Volunteers marched back to of the Yangtze, more poppy was grown last season than has ever been the case befored So far as can be ascertained no order has been issued forbidding the cultivation in such places. Among the introductory notes of the current number, it is stated that of the nine most staunch supporters of the movement in the House of Commons, previous to the General Election, four succeeded in retaining their ests whilst five were unroccessful. The des criptions given of the success and the manner in which the 'crusade in being conducted, a we have already said, are naturally written from a rosy point of view, still, many of them 'must be read with caution and accepted cum grand malli. Amongst the latter we would place the following instance quoted, seeing economy and not destruction has always been known as one of the strongest traits of the Chinese, national charactor-A remark abla acene was witnessed" no the execuilos ground at Yuunnatu receptly, when no less than 20,000 ounces of prepared opium were publicly destroyed by fire, by order the officials in the campaign for the tota! suppression of oplum. Ab enormous crowd of people was present and the event was looked upon as the greatest public demonstration of the kind aver acen. The venality and Indiffer ence to the fate of others, possessed by the average Chiocia Government provincial offi cial, are eply too well known. We should therefore feel inclined to place the following extract from another of the reports, in a,similar category. At all eveots, should they be au- thentic, it would naturally be inferred that the agricultural classes are much entitled to what was as strongly insisted upon as the right of 1-der to make nbiolule debtor's discharge it will child followed him, while the child's story was the only Web Perfecting (flat bed) Press in the

of

As time goes on, new and unexpected deve- lopments may arise. It is not outwith the bounds of possibility for instance, that the Im perial anti-optum adict may, yet be rescinded. Even when it was promulgated, thera were the Irish peasant, previous to the passing of many who doubted its absolute sincerity and the great Irish Land Act of 1881, viz.Com although it is now in force there is no certitude pensation for disturbance/ · Weyond that “In that ils probibitory provisions are not being many of the provinces the authorities showed avaded. With regard to this latter aspect ofcergy.. As a matter of fact, the order for the question, raporia emanating from the inte bidding thê cultivation has been actively car-" rior provinces are somewhat conflicting in their ried out, and the crops have been destroyed nature, and according to some people the story and torn up by the root! The terrible of the Szechuan crop failure may be only a ravages caused from time to time in many ruse to allow of

parts of China, by femine, are only of 100 GREAT STOCKS

frequent occurrence, and it is extremely doubtful if the virtuous minded Viceroy or Mandarin would destroy the natural té- sources of the country in the wanton manner | so described. It would appear to be a much wiser plan for the Government to purchase the produce. They could easily find a ready market for it abroad, in South America, the United States, Australia, Europe, etc. The amount so realised by its disposal, could be held in reserve to provide against future outbreaks of famine and pestilence, thus obviating the neces sity of making appeals abroad for financial assistance. Waste is far from forming one of the characteristics of the Celestial nature. When the demolition was ordered of many of the older localities in Hongkong, during the last visitation of the bubonic plague, even large quantities of raga and bones were found beneath the bedsteads. In bis zeal to stamp out: a supposed 'curse, 10,000miles away, the home opium reformer is wilfully blind to many almal lar evils only too prevalent in the streets of his ce cities. Chinese women do not frequent opium dens but in the London gio palaces the female frequenteri, in many instances, outnum- be the males. Even mothers may be seen giving intoxicants to children in their arms, one of the cleverast of the drawings of the artist Tennial, who wrote andemeath, the appropriate linea de

As regards the Opium Farmer, the saddan ring that has taken place in the price of raw opium bas coms upon him like a thunder balt. Since he tendered for the monopoly, the price has enhanced almost threefold. When ike lease was advertised by Government for the 31st of August last year, zaw opium was 'on the markat at below $1,000 per chest. The ac Feptance of tender, boaver, was sub- sequently extended for a month and the leats was secured by Mr. Ho Shai-kit, (represents ing the Tai Yau Syndicate) at a rental of $98,600 per month, or $1,183,200 par Far As has been mentioned above, the highest known price to which raw opium bad previously risen was $1,300 per chest, sad it may be taken for granted that the new Farm

The first time that you were seen at Hong. kong after your arrival from Foochow was on end of the Chiness New Year?--I left Foochow the 7th of March. That's rather later than the

on the 28th February.

The jury without retiring returned a verdict of guilty against the prisoners, The ringleader hard labour and the remaining fire to three was sentenced to five years' imprisonment with

years' kard Jabour acch.

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NEWSPAPERS,

Hi Lordship at til polat put a series of questions to the debtor, at the conclusion of XIDNAPPING IN THE COLONY. four Japanese. Each has its own building,

which ho said that clearly, there was no excdas why debtor should not bave appeared an order, ed by the Court. It was obvious that the only discharge, as the debtor had directly disobeyed raurie left was to further suspend debtor's

the order of the Court,

Mr. Hett-It's obviqua that debtor might have forgotten. There's nothing to show that debtor had tried to defeat the object of the Court. At any rale, he has appeared without any pressure 'whatever from the Court.

His Lordship-I think the time origically allowed for debtor's discharge was short. Probably Sir Francis Piggott thought that everything was in order. I know very litla about the caso.

Mr. Helt I may tell your Lordship that the matter was very strongly fought between Mr. Wakeman and myself at the time. I think there were two a tendances. I submit that debtor's discharge should not be suspended unless there is a direct appeal by the creditors against the discharge being made absolute,

His Lordship bave no discretion in the

mattor,

M. Helt I'm not saying that. I'm merely asking that on the face of the circumstances your Lordship ought not to suspend debtor's discharge. If your Lordship will make an or

practically amount to an undertaking by the debier. An order by the Cont suspending

debtor's discharge will apparently, do do good to the creditors, as Mr. Fletcher loforms 'ine that the creditors have not attended meetings and don't seem to take any interest in the pro ceedings. I would suggest an extension.

His Lordsbip-What do you say to an ex: toosion, Mr. Official Receiver!

The Official Receiver-It appears to me that the matter is one of res judicata. Debtor brought an action for probate of will being taken out and judgment was entered against

him by default.

His Lordship-I don't know anything about that.

The Official Receiver-Neither do I'm entirely in the dark about the matter.

His Lordship-it pppears to me, Mr. Het, that the fact of debtor's fallure to appear in Court should be recognised in some way, order his discharge being further suspended.

OBITUARY,

STAVF-SURGEON FRASER, R.N.

San Francisco's Oriental newspapers are the wonder of the journalistic world. There are eight of them, all dailles-four Obipers adid

really metropolitan staff of reporters and wri- ters, and an editor whose sense of paws valuts is as acute and up-to-date as the average American's,

The committee of the Gymkhana Club will

appoint a judge who will judge this com petition throughout the season and whos decision shall be final. In the case of illness or absence of any judge appolated the com. mitice shall appoint a substitute.

QUARTERS OF «A MILE.FLAT RACE-For all China panies. Catch weights. Papies to be Dominated by a lady. The names of the poples will be placed in one bat, the name of riders in another bat and drawn alternately. appear at the same drawing, No pony to be Ponies to be ridden by riders whose names. scratched after entry except on account of sickness.

CABE AT THE CRIMINAL SESSIONS.

aist inst. Before Mr Justice Gompariz, Pulino Judge, at the Criminal Sessions this afternoon, Lihapk, the Chinese papers are the largest

Contrary to general expectation, par-4-4.30 pm. LADIES NOMINATION. THREE Yuan was indicted no charger of kidnapping and best. They are located withio two blocks twelve-year-old Chinese girl with intent to de-of one aunther in the rehabilitated Chinese prive is lawfa guardian of the possession of the child and unlawfully detaining ume on land, Acting Attorney General, instructed by the 27th February last. Hon. Mr. F. A.. Haze. Mr. H. L Dennys, Jr., from the Crown Solicitor's office, prosecuted. The prisoner was undefended and pleaded not gulity.

The following were the jury-Messrs. A. C. Diss (foremaa), C, H, Piptos, O. Wagner, W. A. Rose, H. W. Page, S. Paul and C. H. dos Remedios.

The Attorny-General stated that the prisoner www charged under two counts, that of leading away a twelve-year-old child from her guar dian and dataining same. missed at 6 p.m. on the 27th February The child wat

last. At 7.50 p.m. on same day, that is, about two hours afterwards, it was found on board fandant. Defendant's evidence was that the the .. Kwangst in the possession of the do

that the defendant had actually dragged har away. I was purely a matter for the Jury to believe one or other of the stories.

Prienper stated that the girl followed him of her own accord, and that she said" she was glad to leave her guardian."

The Attorney-General said he wished to temporarily withdraw the case and refer the matter to the Registrar General, who would. ther defendant's story was correct. make the necessary investigations as to whe

The case was adjourned,

THE PERJURY CASH,

- APPLICATION FOR ADJOURNMENT OF

PROCEEDINGS.

21st jost, Before Mr. Justice Gompertz, Fuise Judge, at the Supreme Court this morning, M.-E. Potter applied to bis Lordship to adjourn the caas in which Kwan Yek Chuso in charged with alleged perjury said to have been com mitted on the 13th December last in the Palice Court, till the next Criminal Sessions, Mr. Potter stated that be bad good reasons for ask ing that the case be allowed to stand over. It

quarter, which is now hoe of the handsomest and most substantial as well as most savitary two-story concrete building is the humblest rections of the new San Francisco. A modera

domicile of the San Francisco Chiassa neWi- papers while a four story brick is the most pretentious. The other two are three stories

height and also of brick.

When entering for this event competitors are requested to give lady nominator's name and name of rider as well as pray. Entrance fee $5. First and second prizes presented by the Gymkhana Club..

5—4.50 p.m. ONE MILE FLAT RACE—For subscription griffins of any season. Weight for inches as per scale. Winners of dos race *.lhs, extra at two or more races 8 lbs; extra Daplaced runners allowed 5 lbs To be ridden by jockeya who have not had more than five winning moants in Hongkong, Shanghai or Tientsin. Entrance fee $5. xat prize: Prosented, and prize: 525. Entrance less to go to wisner,

The Japanese newspapers are domiciled in thren two-story and one single-story buildings, Two are of frame and two of brink. They are scattered over a considerable area, ahout half smile apart, and bot one is near the Chinese section. This is the Telegraph on Sacramento near Stockton streets, The Soko” Shimbun or Japanese Daily Neus occupies a former dwal- ling-house and has the smallest circulation of all, its subscription list being about two thou- sand copler, The New World, housed in a frame building at Geary asıl Powell streolf, ban

city with a capacity of six thousand twelve-page papers per hour, while the Japanese American bas the best building and most up-to-date equipment, generally of the Japanesedailier.

The Chinese papers, in sharp contrast to bave each a their Japanese contemporaries, marked individuality, a strong policy and a de finite aim aside from money-getting, The Tat Tung Fat Po or Chinese Fred Praar is probably the most aggressive and forceful in this regard. It is the official organ of the Chinese Fros House on the Reserve Fund, which sat at In the course of the proceedings of the Lower Manon Society, a very powerful organization 1 .. on Thursday (seth instant), Mr. Shi which has thousands of wealthy members, and

6-5.10 p.m. ONE AND A QUARTER MILE FLAT RACE HANDICAP.-For- all China poole. Entrance for 55. First prize : Fro- iented; and prize: $25. (Entrance foos to go to winner.)

THE LATE MR. STEVENS.

JAPANESE GOVERNMENT'S LIBERALITY,

to which about one-eighth of the antire Chin, a Secretary in the Foreign Office, re- ose people belong,

plying to questions regarding the disbursement

Stevens, who, after having been in the Govern

ment service from the year 1882, had been crually done to death by the band of an as- Basin at San Francisco on March 24th, 1908:

Mr. Shimidza farther stated that the estimata for telegraph charges had proved insufficient by Ya0,000, and it was therefore defrayed out of the second reserve. On May 14th, 1908,'s sum of Y1,500,000 was paid, representing half the amount of capital for the Yala Lambertag Company, which was formed on a joint-stock basis by the Japanese and Chinese Goraru manis,-Japan Chronicla, -

A very interesting Chinese daily is the Salaf the fund in charge of the Foreign Office In Gai Yat Po or Chinesa World, adited by 'a

the 41st fiscal year (1958-9), sald that the sum young, California-born Chinese named Robert of Y150,000 had been paid out of the second reserve to the two sisters of the late Mr. D. W. L. Fart. The World is 'probably the most thoroughly Americanized of San Francisco's Oriental papers. It has a staff-photographer, a corps of reporters who can write news story in English as well as in Chinese, and who cover the police courts, city hall, incom ing and outgoing steamers, with remark able thorough ass, The World pablishes daily, half-tones of news events and will sono install an engraving plant-a dignity to was absolutely impossible to get ready on the which ao Oriental paper in America has yet day fixed by the Crown, The Crown intended attained. The World is az afternoon paper to take the case next Thursday and the case and, while having no telegraphic service, prlate A. F. Frater, of H. M. S. Flord, was received with profound regret by

was committed for trial only last Thursday, very complete line of cable news, translated many friends that he has made during in the administration caso to assist Counseling papers. It has correspondents all over the Another reason was that he would be engaged | and “boiled down" from the American mora. his short service in Shanghais bie tors will be and bealdas he had to do his duty with regard Pacific Coast and a representative at Feking deaply felt by his massmates, anys the N. D.C.to Mr. Hatt, who instructed him in the case. News of 19th inst. The late surgeon bsd bees and who wished an adjournment. It was im iil for some weeks and although, recently little possible to proceed with the case is far ing five thousand copies, is almost unlimited hope had been entertained of his recovery, yet wer concerned so the day fixed for the hear through his savere illness.

The news of the death at the Norsing Home on Sunday maroing of Staff-Surgeon

the

er's tender was based on ́something like this one lastance of which formed the subject of it "was sincerely hoped that, he would palling Lordship-Have you say objection, Mr. different American cities, and kas subscribers

figure.

But even while the lenders were under off- clal consideration raw opium bad crept up gradually in vaine, and by the time that the now Farmer took over the lapse on the set of the current month it bad advanced to $1,000. During the three works of his tenure of the Farm, this Sgure bas risen again to 51,800 per chest, no that it is little to be wondered at that he should view the situation with

NOTHING SHORT OF ALARM,

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for under the terms of his original contract he cannot continue to hold the lease for the speci- fied period of three years without incurring snormous losses,

In some quarters it is affirmed that the rise revenue, as all that he has to do is to raise the price of prepared opium in proportion. But this assumption rests upon the ground that at the enhanced cost of the drug its consumption will remain the same in amount. This is hard

Attorney?"

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the administration action?

His Lordship-Have you another junior in

,

Arthur Forbes Fraser entered the service as 4 surgeon in 1900, having qualified at Edin

The Attorney-General-I can't consent. university be held the M. B.de Will it suit my friend to proceed with the case burgh, of which gree. After passing through the course at Hasis after the conspiracy case? Hospital, Portsmouth, be served in succession Mr. Fatter I don't see how if the case is Formidable, Where, Landrath Albemarle ship's consent could in any way injure the is H. M. 9.S. Pembroke, Superb Resolution, allowed to stand over subject to your Lord. thance he went to the Surprind, the yacht of Crown. the Commander-in-Chief in the Mediterranean, at that time Lord Charles Beresford. From the Haular Hospital, where his work as one of the resident surgeons and his evergrandy help and advics to the junior surgeons fast entering the service, ware greatly appreciated. He was promoted staff-surgeon in February 1908, and in July pop he was appointed as senior madi. cal officer to H.M.S. Flora (September 7, 1909) He will of course, be given à Naval funa al and we understand that it will take place this afternoon.

degraded wretch we picture here. He blights the core before it reach the ear The total suppression of the drug in China will only lead to an increase in the import of alcoholic spirits. Already such is the case, and the native takes to it even if it be of a very deletations quality. Only recently a considerable salture of the same was made locally. The home enthusiast had batter devote his attention to the next Licensing Bill. When the oplam smoker has had his pipe, soporific feelings overcome him and he quietly retires to rest without disturbing any over-indulgein alcohol, they become more of the nature of the demon, are haunted by demons | a and straight jackets, padded rooms and strong opiates become a necessity. Amongst the rejected members was one of the most active workers, formerly Mr. Sir R. Laidlaw,

I have to play a fairly important part at a car- Mr. Potter-I have Dr. Ho Kai with me but sain stage of the case. application is granted,

His Lordship-1 see no objection. Your

Lordabip,

who occasionally witos somo nows item of im portance in addition to his regular mail ser- vice. The circulation, though small not exceed-

geographically, The World goes to a score of

lg Asla, Ástics, Eprope, Australia and Hawaii. The Chang Sel Yat Po has for its aditer Chinese in the Wast. This is Ng Pous the best known · English-sp perhaps who ranks with Wu Ting-fang sa celestial humorist and raconteur. Ny Porn Chew is fond of saying that he is almost American-born. *If I had come fourteen years earlier,” he ex- pressen it, "I would have been an American citizen. I have.

always regretted that I' did cot, but when I arrived bere it was too late," | Mr. Ng (in Chiness the family name comes Arst) in la contloust demand as a lecturer, and makes a great deal of copy for the American paper by his

and Stand-

sic. He was educated in American schools, and speaks English as well as any foreigner could. He used in his paper, and has two Chiness astocia. tion editors with all sorts of college degren write aditorials and keep literary error out of

Sai Yat Pa,** The New

FAR EASTERN POLITICS.

ATTACK UPON BRITISH POLICY,

London, March 17. Telegrams from Paking hava boon received here announcing that, owing, to, severs diplo matic pressure, the Waiwapn has been forced to abandon the pegotiations in regard to the Chinchou-Algan Railway. China's sole hope now is for outalde halp.

The news has caused much surprise and resentment.

Major R. C. Mayany Thompson, Unionist, Member for Handsworth, has gives antics of a question to Sir Edward Grey, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, asking what instanc tions have been given to Sir John Jordan, H. M. Minister xt Peking, in view of the new development affecting British trade in particular and the open door principia in general.

Mr. Pauling (one of the consensionairns), has parsistently opposed by every MMDE in her power the

of the Chinchan

• construction

marks before classat 9aint, forceful re...] writing to The Times, afirma. that fapan

"It price of raw opium cenuot affect the Farmor's one. On the contrary, as regards those who † ón completing his appolarment at Hastor in | Mr. Polter-1 am much obliged to your alversities, women's clubs, at bangcawan Railway. Now Russia seems to be

ly likely in theory nor is it true in fact,

DOW,

In an interview with a repressuțative of the whose name is widely known in connection with

CEMENT TRADE, ·

COMPETITION IN THE PHILIPPINES,

i varg particular about the dictioning tapen, The British Government has.

Telegradatoday, Ms. Chan Kai Ming, senratary an extensive arm throughout Indis, Barms and ) THE death of Mr. William Simpson, príncipai/. The bid of $2.0% gold par barral, ship side the Chu Era la a paper with a unique kis. | in China, throw cold water on a project

of the Opinos Farm, stated that the incronin China. Ha formed one of the British delegates of the company which owned the steamship delivery, made by the Societé de Ciments Port which they had been compelled to make in the to the Conference held at Shanghai, Fate, Carlisle, recalls a famous blockade runner and Arificial de l'Indo Chine, was the lowest pice of prepared oplem as a consequence of the however, was perverie. The serious faced, during the Russo-Japavero war. He died at the proposals for 3.000 barrels of cement for enormantly enhanced cost of the raw ding had Sunday observant, kirk going Scotch consilitis CardiB, The Carlisle, captained by a brother the quarter-master's department Manila and most distinctly checked the consumption. It was eats did not sufficiently reward the hon, men of Mr. W. Simpson, was chartered by the that concern got the bid. Anderson and Co. only therich man who could afford now to smoke ber for his labours and he was reacted by a ↑ Russian Admiralty to run the blockade at Port bid 52.16: Peabody and Co. S2a5: StevensOK the same quantity as he did before at three majority of almost 6oo. Appropriate connola Arthar. She had a vainable cargo of arms and and Co. $2.30s Findlay and Co. 54.34. almas the price. The less affluent consumer tlon might have been found in the wo.de of the ammunition, but she broke down. Herskipper, had to cut down his daily allowance; thus a | immortal bard im

Who beforetimes had smokad a isaḥ per day world rednon his quantum to dive or six |

*Blow, blow thou wintry wind,

Thou art not mora unkind

Than man'a ingratitude){

however, managed to navigate her to Masia The sa, Theraus arrived in part on Sunday from with sails made from rice bags. The voyage Yokohama via Shanghai and Amoy, with 1,500 lasted to days, The Carlisle finally blaw sp' Chinase passengers, sad the Golgang from in Saigon River,

Swatów with 500,

which is the clan from which panely all the tory:

It was established by the Yee familly,

Chinese laundryman çome. For hundreds of years the Your bare been "warken, washes" men, and the departure "of one of that kin from this time-honoured profession to the ranks of journalism caused a rupture which for many years was not healed. The New Era is now however, controlled by a stock company, and is published in a four story brick building of moble proportions and uncallant appointment,

aald ditto to Japane it wonderful" Mr. Fanling sake, that rasenimant is felt in Why may not Chins develop her own territory? America at these flagrant treaty violations Why dass England, formerly laading the way.

hom surely she might tar mye to eye in, War strongly supported by the United Staton, with

Eastern matters?"—N. G. D. Nuos,

THE N. C. D. Ness understands that Mr. X, M. Tackey is proceeding with his appeal to the Frivy Council in the case of M. Mas Tackey v.. R. 8. F. McBain, and that os. Monday £400 was paid into H. M. Supremia Court as security. for costs of the appeal together with the cert of. mhkẳng by the resord in the date: