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COLTURA FOR CHINA,

"LORD' CECIL'S UNIVERSITY SCHISMB.

E No doubt it would be more comeci to del scribe the scheme of which Lord William Cecil

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY APRIL 9 ICIO

PHILHARMONIC CONCERT.

MUSICAL TREAT.

5th Inst.

CORRESPONDENCE,

THE EDITOR TELEGRAFII"

is

SUWATOW, WATERWORKS.

Deze DOT OF THE CLIONS TOMICILORts in your issue of yesterday evealug's paper to the We are not the contractors for this work, but their consulting buginosis, and are now, busy are acting for the Swatow Waterworks. Com as making detailed garvey with a view to preparing months time. Yours (githfully, a contract which will probably be lot in a few

LEIGH

GH AND ORANGE,

letter is the following

The paragraph referred to in the foregolug

SPY SCARE IN MANILA.

AREEST OF TWO JAPANEJE.

plans and photographs of the fortifications at Two Japanese engaged in an effort to secure Corregidor, were arrested on Sunday night by the military authorities and are held for action by Washington, reports the Manila Timis of 29th ult

FAR EAST IN PARLIAMENT.

ORIENTAL SCHOOL,"

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@EXHIBITION

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ESIDENT.

Rarely has such a galaxy of musical talent versity for C. los than as a Chirose University, moule Society as was heard at the City Hall han; been the most estnost advocato as a Ual been presented by the Hongkong Philhare We have been asked by those who are sageged sit sight is what was described as a Chamber in raising the necessary funds to lay a few parti Music Concert. The occasion was further not culars before our readers and to make an appeal ble in that Mr. Desman Fuller, the clever fox appport to the Chinese merchant princes, condoctor with whose help the members of the of whom there are a good many in Malaya. Society have from time to time tranted Hong Though it is necessary to keep la mind the dialoog audiences, to first-class music, was made tincilor drawn in our first sentence, we have no the recipient of a handsome silver cigar box besitation in complying with the request. before his departure Home as a token of the Chios is so vest that it would be ridiculous members appreciation of bis valuable services to express a fear of overlapping. There is abundant room for the University of which the was made by His Excellency, the verdor at the Society's conductor. The persentation foundation stoon has just been laid at Hong ned if any outward sign of Mr. Fuller's kong, and also for the University at the junciarity were needed; it was shown to the spon tion of the three great Wohan towar, Hang Laveous applausn which greeted both His Ex- kow. Hanyang, and Wuchang. When until are cellency's words and the recipient's acknow complete, there will still be abundant room i ledgment Needless to, remark, there was a | Hongkong" obtained the contract, the price him. It seems bat auratal meetings number of Ohinese were employed, the number and by the promoilen (of a fulter knowledge of

for the real Chinese University, which, must be established, in all probability, at Peking. From what we can gather,

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large aftendance to witness the 'double evant.

CONTRACTS IN SWATOW. MESSAS LEIGH AND ORANGE SUCCESSFUL TENDERERS AMANA DE P5watow, March 30ih

The contract for the local waterworks wae signed 10-day Messrs. Leigh And Orange of belog Stoo.com,

YANGTSE WHARF AND GODOWN CO., LTD.

ANNUAL MEETING, The annual meeting of shareholders in the Yangise Wbari and Godown Co., Ltd..was

in the Hours of Commons on March 7 Mr. On Wednesday, Prines Fushimi i agh

PRINCE FOSHIMI HONORS

Monigau (Under Secretary for India) stated fator to Shanghai, and the initi answer to Mr. Lloyd (O., West Staffs.) that the special interest forthe secretary of State for India's had appointed ment, says the the British section The arrest of these mes brings to an end an epaituted to preside, to propare a detailed Goverment in his capacity of Honorary

Committed, over which the Earl of Cremer had on his way to London as guam of the Bath intrigue of many weeks, duration. The tale of scheme for the inafiution of a School of Orian President of the Anglo-japaness Exhibition, plots and spies dates back many weeks when atal Languages upon the loss recommended in and as such he is assured of a hearty welcom soldier of the Englater corps excited suspicion the report of Lord Reay's Committee, would expressed, when an rowls he touches British by loané talk and the possession of an unusual include Lord Curzon, the Lord Mayor, Sir soil, implied, when as here he merely mate foot amount of money, potem lah

Several days later he was found taking Frank Heath, Director of Special Inquiries territory, Exhibitions of the character of the Charles Hardings, Sir Charles Lyall, and Dr. among a British community on international photographs at Corregidor. An officer took his camera from him and a day later the man con und Reports to the Board of Education.

ose that is shortly to be opened in the" White fessed that be bad been approached by a CHINESE LABOUR

City at Shepherd's Bush hare wider signifi Japanese

The Master, of Elibank, replying to Mr." Canco nowadays than that of mero, sutartalo- He said that he had offered him a large s Verasy, said the inst of the Chinos labourers | mants on a large schlo.” They Are intended to of money for photographs and plans and volunteered to enter into a project to trap that day. In January apoy, when the maxinium cipating in them, both by as expansion of trade Ja South Africa were, he understood, sailing further the injursts of the two nations parti.

each other derived from a study of their that were" watched ware stranged and of white labourers on the Raad" mines was Sunday night was appointed for the fiunt de 17,198. In December lax the number had respective industries, ans and habits. No livery of the pictures and plans and the pay increased to: 23.077. As to the effect on the country has acquired so rapidly an" Jupha ment of the bribe money,

mining industry the output of gold in 1906-7 was £26.640,000, in 1907-8 £28,508,000, and in 1908-980,980,000. Tape M

a large sum

Offcom word secreted in the house and were within sight and hearing when the two Japna une presented themselves, The soldier pro.. duced the supposed plans and an hour was spent in examining and discosting them.

Finally the officers entored the room and them into custody, covering the Japanese with their guns took The military authorities absolutely decline to

Where each individual singer excelled, t would 'ba dificule to draw disilactions, but veload by the Railway Company, a bold the The light fallway to Obinghal bas been THE, HONGKONG SCHEME

special mention must be made of Mrs, Scho-crcession, N. G. D. New!~~~Ed., H, X, T. costemplates, mainly the giving of the field. Her roodering of the Partong Phoebus and Arditi's difficult composition. highest order of scientific education, with- out neglecting the literary side. In the buccio" in the epilier part of the program- Wuhan University, it is expressly stated, theme was accompanied by a purity of voice which came upon the audience with foxpiring force. 'object' will be to give praminence to the aris subjects.

am, the protors say,

in response to an encore, she gave "Spring bas " being neither to supplant the uatioanl culture

come in a delightful voice. A vocal trio en Bor, on the other hand, to superimpose upon it taled "The Snow," in which Mrs. Maitland, layer of rectiefcui scientific training "baving - Mia Goldsmith and Mis. Gordon were associ no organic relation to it, it is of the first imated, was given with happy effect, part of theheld at Shanghai on sisi ult. There were pre-dices the affair but it is known that the two "portance to teach thoroughly these depart. piece having to be repeated, Mr. C. K. Lloyd, sest Messrs. Chat, E. Rayner (presiding),spies are held under guard by the 20th lefag msate of Western thought which are most RN, was heard to good advantagate bracketted. Oldorp, H. E. Arnhold (director). C. Hoff-try and that the soldier who figured in the plot searly allied to the oil national culture, Bongs and bad to respond to an encore. No mano (secretary), H. Q. White, B. MacGregoris confined to Fort Santiago, Many wise and experiencet me bave been account of the Concert would be complete with and J. Stampff, representing 1,335 shares. consulted in the preputation of the scheme, and nut reference to Mr. Deimao Fuller's work, his The Secretary having read the notice con- some of them have a lifelong atynsistance with selections being accompanied by a'find tech-vening the meeting, the Chairman said --- Chươn, so that they should not go astray. Yetique which could not have deceived anybidy Gentlemen: The Report and Accounts

• wa wauld, in tha fiendliest spiri", renuind them

with a taste for good music. There were other have been in your hands for some day's 'and that care has he teken pot to meddle too

stems of an equally entertaining character, and with your permission I will take same as read, freely with pational cal ure, There is a great everybody present voted the evening a great The year under review has been an uneventful aristocracy of intellect in China, and it does not UCCOBE.,

ane and the accounts call for little comment n neglect Western literature or Western thought, What

THE INTELLECTUAL, CLASSES IN CHINA

Are eager to receive from the West instruction in the wide nog: of applied iciences which it has been the good fortune of Europe to develop fır bayand anything that

DISTURBANCE IN SHỊP STREET. HIGH JINKS BY A QUARTETTE OF SAILORS.

4th inst

As the result of a bilarious time in Ship, Street

It is also known that all of the facts have been transmitted to Washington and that the Military authorities here are awaiting the fo sinctions of Secretary Dickinson,

The Japanese consul bastakuu so'action and it is doubted that he will do anything beyond formally inquiring into the facts. The mom bers of the Japanese colony insist that their countrymen were not trying to secure the plats for their Government but were in the employ of a European power probably Germany,

That statement excites amusement even though it may be impossible to connect the Japanese government with their activities. As venture on their own account, knowing that a matter of fact they may have gone into the

formation to their government,

WITHE OPIUM, REVENUE OF INDIA.

BETTLEMENT.

full appreciation of the advantages or these International exhibitions, and it in boliceable feature of the Toklo Govern- mesta activities abroad that on every (9th.) Mr. Stewart asked the Under Secretary particular rest loto projects of thin nature. possible occasion it has thrown Itself with for fudia what revenue bad the Indian Govera

From the date of the World's Fair in Chicago inent derived from oplam exported to China in 1893 Japan hus allowed no exhibition where during the last ten years and what annual se she could possibly participate to be held venue is estimated from the new duty on silver. from opium exported from India beyond the

without Jupiners representation, telesu Mr. Montagu: The average not revenus deterred by special circumstances, such as seas for the ten years ending igo, when the are also frequently promoted, and this yours

her "war", with Russia. Domestic exhibitions arrangement, with China began to operate, was will see her greatest attempt in this direction £3,374,634 a year. Approximately two-thirds at Nagoya In spite of claims at home, of this was derived from the trade with China. however, the authorities have taken up the iden The net additional revenue from the now duty of an

Angio-Japanent Exhibition with, on silver is estimated at £366,000 in 1910-enthusiasm, and we are assured that abcha OPIUM IN HONGKONG AND THE STRAITS, collection as the Japanese exhiblis in London this your will never have been gathered in In reply to Mr. T, Taylor, Colonel Seely England before from say foreign country. said: in the case of the Straits the Colonial Baros Oura, Minister for Agriculture and Government are putting themselves la a poli-Commerce and Vice-President of the Exhibi- tion in which they will be able to axexcise very tion, has made himself responsible for the work considerable control over the traffic in oplum ofcollectingthese exhibits, and right thoroughly ir regarde Hongkong I understand that the has his task been accompliatied. Not only last remataing divaus were closed on Feb. 28.

have the old daimyo familles contributed of The House may rest assured that bath. His their heirlooms," but the treasures of thes Majesty's Government and the Colonial Go-national depository at Nars, the Shoroin, as we vernments' will continue to exercise evergy

learn from The Japan Magazine,” have been and the Governors of Hongkong and the material from which can be constructed a fallb Straits shall be asked to include in the annual picture of Japanese civilization of a thog... reports of their respectiva Culonies an accuuni

sand years ago. Modern industries too will be of the measures taken to regulate and restrict represented, and we may hope that the Japanis the consumption of opium and of their effect.

ose exhibitors in charge of these will beneft la (ilear, bear.)

so small measure from their association withi their British colleagues and will learn to ap preciats fully the business methods that have built up the commerce and industry of Great Britain. All that the bighest patronage can achieve for the success of this Exhibition is already assured. King Edward with perform the opening ceremony, and Prince Fushimi has undertaken a voyage from the other side of the world to represent the &mperor of japan, From the spectacular point of view nothing will be wanting, and we may hope that the permanent benefits to be derived from the Exhiöllon will ba that it has aroused among the two peoples. commensurate with the efforts and enthusiasm'.

the East has contemplated. The five thousand between eight and nine o'clack last night,aff a reasonable sum og, our Buildings, they could dispose of any really valuable in and vigilance in pursuance of the I policy. shipped by Imperial order, and' with them the

Chinese students who are stadying at Tekio Augusto and Manuel Figueiredo, all from the Manuel Rumor, Tudia Hanguste, Carlos Üçiversity are not there for the purpais, of in- creasing their familiarity with Western philo.

Vasco da Gami, appeared, before Mr.. E. R. rophy. The majority of them holkit ja soma

Halliftx, First Police Magistrate, in the Police measure of contemp, but are full of engeroESP

Court this morning on charge of disorderly to gain knowledge of physics, chemilliy, and

conduct, assault and damaging a door to the physiology. Ose of, the rear us why China of 30 cents. It appears that shortly is backward, judged from Western praadneds, after eight o'clock, P. C. Aliwell saw one is that what we know as its subjects of the bejackets chasing a Chinaman with have been developed in the almost entire stool in his hand and he naturally pro. exclusion of natural sciences. The pure tcholar ceeded to the latter's, assistance. The P. C. may become a noble thinker, and a must bril-gripped hold of one of the peace-disturber's last diplomatist, but his training uofits him for Bins but by way of showing the policamas guiding and directing the industrial anergies of that he disagreed with his interference, the the people. They stagente, for want of theilly tar brought the stool in contact with the lofluence that soch man as Kelvin, Besimer, Bobby's forehead, but fortunately the wound and Mond and their thousands of pupils have inflicted was of a very trivial nature. About an imparted to our own people. In India, we

hour later, P. C. Attwell was urgently summoned bavo concentrated our efforts and speat our

by the mistress of age of the houses with the means racerously to popularise Western romark that another member of the boisterous Iarning among the native population, and party was making short work of her door. The there is a grave fear that the process, has been

P.O. called to his assistance members of a carried too far, and that the Universities in military picket who were stationed in the that vast dependency nro turning out thou- neighbourhood at the time and proceeded to sands of men for whâm thère is no mom in the

the scene of the difturbance, where they had public service, sed who are off for any other.

the privilege of witnessing a low exhibitions, of the pugilist's art, the sailor striking the The fact is notorious, and it is impossible that it can have been overlooked by the promoters vate on the eye with the aid of his fist. of this Oxford and Cambridge movement for Meanwhile, P.C. Pain tackled another member establishing a University st Hänköw · It must

of the quartelte some distance away and ba assumed that they have taken it into camilitary man a farth man, who was taking a between the twu guardians of the peace and the sideration in drafting their plina.

The

prominent part in the brawl, was also captured, This morning, two of the defendants were each fined $10, while the third was mulcted in the sum of $5. The doar-sosber was ordered in pay 30 cents' compensation to the mistress of the house..

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'REAL PURPOSE OF THE SCHEMEL.

is to crown the great educational work that is being carried on in echosts and, colleges founded and conducted by the Western mis- sionaries. These aie frankly denominations),

MR. HAMILTON WRIGHT'S REPORT.

To a recent special massage to Congress President Taft transmitted a report by Hamil. ton Wright on behalf of the American delegates to the international opunt commission, which met in Shanghai, China, in February, 1909.

but they are prepared to combine in an endea OPIUM IN THE UNITED STATES, vour to make thé University undenominational. It is to consist of two päris like Oxford or Cambridge: (a) A cediral hody of professure and instructors primarily responsible for the advanced teaching. (b) A number of colleger ar hostels in which the students would reside under some kind of moral discipline and ruper vinina. Mont, if not all, of the colleges or hos lels "would be controlled by Christian bodies of different denominations, and would give such religious instruction as each decomina tlon thought fit within their own walls" It in provided that student might come under the moral supervision of the hostels without partici- pating in their denominational teaching. The Oxford and Cambridge Hostels in India work en the same principle, Hindus and Mahomed- ans may reside in them without becoming can. verts, but the proportion of conversions is higher than anywhere else, and, needless to sey, parents of deeply pronounced view be. sitate to axpose their sons to what are consider. ad the risks of contamination."

THE HIDEOUS DANGERS

The report points out that while the United Siates is to be commended for what his been dous, fuither restrictive legislation is needed. 'a memorandum by Secretary of State Knox

accompanied the report.

"By permitting the importation of opium prepared for smazing," says the Secretary, under the dutiable schedules or at times upon the free list this Government bas for half a century unwittingly encouraged the use of this form of opium, to the great detriment of the Chinese immigrants and to the growing danger not only of the criminal and defective classes but of the higher ranks of society.

"Incidental to the unrestricted importe tips of medicinal opium the manufacture of morpbla

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my part. Our Working Acccupt unfortunately again shows a decline in gross revenue: but this has been more than made good by Conomies effected in wages and the net result is a slight increase in the year's carg^ ing In disposing of the net profit available for appropriation wodgaio. you to follow a conservative policy by writing.

recommend

Pontoons, etc, notwithstanding that same have been kept in first class sepilt out of revenue: a rum of Tls. 1,000 has also already. bean written off on our steam ferry which oow. stands to book at about half cost. I have to refer again to the subject of our Yauglizni,

No, poo properly, slot

the sale of which bas been commented on by me

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Even though these men were caught red- handed in a plot to obtain this secret informia, tion it in doubtful that saything can bp duas to them. There is de local or federal statue that makes their conduct à crime, and in the and they will very likely be taken to a stesmer and told to depart from the Philippines.

The military authorities will not talk about the soldier who figured in the affer but it is very likely that the next transport will carry him to the United States.

at our last two Annual Meetings. The pur chasers, I am sorry to say, have found it financially impossible to complete their bar kain; the sale bas, therefore, been formally rescinded and the bargain money of Tla, 15,000

That he was corrupted a first seems apifest forfailed and transferred on the Company's but it is also true that when he was caught books to the credit of property account, thus the pictures ha voluntarily confessed and did closing the incident. "It leaves us with a vainais best to defeat the scheme and deliver the able piece of property on our hands at è consi.spies who approached him. derably reduced cass, and I trust it will only be á question of time that we shall able to make good use of same in some shape or other. The staff of the wharf have attended to their duties with their customary zeal and deserve your thanks. Before moving the adoption of the report, and accounts I shall be pleased to answer any questions which slinreholders may case to put.

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Nq. questions were asked, and the following resolutions were then adopted :-

That the report and accouels as presented be passed proposed by the Chairman and seranded by Mr. Aruhold,

That a dividend of 15 per cent, equal to Tis. 15 per share, be paid for the year 1909 proposed by the Chairman and seconded by Mr. Oldorp.

That Mer H. E. Amhold and K. Oldorp be re-elected directors-proposed by Mr. Mac- Gregor, and seconded by Mr. Stampf...

That Mr. G.Woilleamier be re-elected auditor proposed by Mr. Stampff and seconded by Mr. MacGregor,

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The Charmac That is all the businessy gentlemen.. Dividend warrants will be posted to-morrow, Thank you for your attendancé. 1. The meeting terminated with a vote of thanks to the Chairman for presiding.

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT,

30th March.

Mr. T. Taylor asked if the hon, and gallant inember could say what further stops were being taken ju Hongkong to check the babit of opium smoking.

Colonel Sealy: I thought my hon, friend would have been so glad to hear that the last divans were closed at the end of last month that he would have been content without further information, but if he will give me notice I will give him what further informa. tion I cap.

In reply to Mr. Rees, Colonel Seely said: he Government, both here and at. Hongkong have considered the whole matter, and bave tukan meniures which we hope and think will check the abuse of opium smoking and at the same time prevent the use of alternative drugs,

THE SALE OF CHINESE PORE.

Joseph P. Sixe, the pri1 ale of Engineers who. was approached by Japannen in a plot to obtain photographs and plaus of Corregidor and later assisted the military officials in defeating the plot and capturing the spies, has had eleven years of continuous service in the United States Army, He unlisted first in the Second Louisiana la-

Mr. Fell inquired whether the President of 'fantry and later enlisted in the regufer service the Board of Trade was aware that bacon He-brved three years in Troop F. Fourth which was said to have been manufactur covaly and after that three years in Troop Fed from Chinese pork was now being offer. Thirteenth cavalry. He next had three years ed for sale at much below the market price service in Companies H. and F. of the Englacer and described as best Wilts-cul sides, cured corps. He re-enlisted on September 14, 1908, in England; and if so, sening that this and is at the present lime a free clasa private description was a frand upon the consumer and Company H. His record as a soldier is a the Wiltshire curers, and a breach of the Mer good one.

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AMATEUR BILLIARD CHAMPION. SHIP,

BECOND ROUND,

6th Inst.

Championship took place last night at the The second round for the Amateur Billiard V.R.C. Gamossium before a fair gathering of spectators. The fist match was between

This game was a good one and Helgh had BAKER AND HEIGH,*** the lead up to the half way scare, 247-300,

He had become a photographic expert and chapdise Marks Act, what action he proposed Heigh did not retala kis advantage long and:

latterly much of his work has been in that live. He did a large amount of photographing during the Carnival this year and in that con- ‚fection became kuqwn to a number of the

officials and attactics of the carnival.

Saxe is of German parents and was born in Chicago 33 years ago. He learned the barber's trade in Chicago and from that city went soulb and was living in Louisiana when the Spanish war began. Both of his par-- ̈ents are living and their home now is at Water- bury, Connecticut,

Saxo is held within the limits of Fort Santia 'go and will be sent la the United States by the Brat transport. Just what will be done with him has not been determined.

The two Japanese prisoners continue in the custody of the Twentieth infantry, whose com- munding officer oddly enough is Colonel frous, late attache at Tokyo. They are held at Cuart one of them took his arrest vary coolly but that el de Espiffy, closely guarded. It is said that the other is surly and rebellious.

to take.

Mr. Buxton, in reply, stated that his attention had not hitherto been directed to the alloga tions: the hon. member was in possession of any evidence that a breach of the Merchan dise Marke Act had been committed he

banid be happy to consider it with view, to deciding what action, if any, it might be advisable to take in the matter,

THE OPIUM CONFERENCE.

***Mr. T. C.. Taylor inquired of the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he bad, on behalf of His Majesty's Government, accepted the invitation of the United States to an Inter- national Conference at the Hagus on the sub. ject of international regulation of the traffic ia opium and kindred drugs; mod, if so, when would ibe Conference take place?

after the 350 mark was past, Baker made a ró break and roon after followed up with a 31 break. After this the score wat vary oven, with a very low points only to spare between the players, Baker leading... At one time they were 313 all. Approaching the end of the game Hoigh played steadily and won by 51 points. The scores were: Heigh goo; Baker

449.

The best breaks were-Heigh, 10, 22, 16, 20, 21, 17 and 18, while Capt. Baker's were ; 17, 23, 17, 31 and 17, AN

NUSH vs. ROZŁ.

This msich took place after the first at about 11 pm, and finished at 1 p.m. Bush played an excellent game throughout and made some good strokes. The half way score.was Bush 26 and Roza 137. At this stage Rosa made a underfoot stroke by using Bush's ball, which the Fatter claimed, and this enabled him to make. an excellent break of 40. The game ended To a win for Bush by 54 points. The best breaks were: Bush, 40, 20, 21, 24 and 26, and”, Roza:, 31, 24, 19 and 19.

Sir E. Gray: The proposal is still the consideration of tis Majesty's Govern ment.

has come to bà a monopoly of American many from a perusal of the proceedings of the last pucished for their action. The Japancae con- } Majesty's Government', contemplated a siste

To-night's games will be s Melvin va. Bishop. Cooper vs. Lashbrooke,

AN OLD CHINA HAND.

MR. SHEWAN'S HINT TAKEN UP,.

It is understood that times ate looking up here although it will still be a long time, before the Chinese population of Singapors recovers from the two years paralysis of trade that began Singapore Fres Press. But when the time does with the American financial collapse, says the

EXPORT OF OPIUM FROM INDIA, restored, some means should be adopted for come for enterprise to move, with confidence

(March 10) Mr. Montagu, in reply to Mr. T If the military authorities bavo received any sudying the question of the development of instructions from Washington as to them they Taylor,said: In undertaking, in rel¿oose to the request of the Chinese Government, that minor local industries. That could best be bave made nothing public. However, it is ex- done by a special sub-committer of the Chi-ceedingly probable that the Japanese will the Indian opium traffic with China should, certain conditions ware fulfilled, be nose Chamber of Commerce, with power to dd shortly be sent out of the country unless some- to their number. This suggestion has arisen body finds a law under which they may be brought to a clown within ten years, His facture, with an enormous growth in produc

ment that would be finzi, and that was with-

MR. W. G, BAYNE PASSES AWAY. tion, so that as a notorious fact large sumbers mealing of the Green Island Cement Company

at Hongkong, which is one of the promine tin of people in all social ranks have become de dustrial companies. in the Northern Crowa

in the capacity of both countries to carry out, with due regard to the magnitude of the banched by the misuse of it."

The Grim Reaper has been busy lately! effective to control while it was permitted to

The Secretary says that local laws were in. Colony. The Chairman, on that occasion,

changes involved and interests affected. Jamong the diminishing tacks of retired, re this spirit it was accepted by the Chiasta Gor-sidents of Shangbai, The Shanghai Timza, 3. As to the faturn, and this year's business in

crament, which has not expressed a desire to of gist ult, says: Yesterday, it was our grie - go unrestrained in the interests of commerce,

question. The strict fulfilment of our duty to record the death of Mr. Philipp This state of affairs was corrected in large meas palicular, our prospecte ate quite good. Our

re-open Indian's share of the agreement has imposed Arnhold to-day the sams sad task, devalves and continues to grow in favour with everyoun the recommendation of the commissioners for uniform legislation among the States 10 pro-it all over China, the Philippines and the who tries it. We have now a good market for hibit the manufacture and sale of smoking Straits, and if we were ever pushed for more opium and to impore restrictions to compel the

outlets we could, we know, find them still far proper use of opium other forms. Congreuther afield, but at present it seems that we is urged to extend the pharmacy law of the

bave quite enough to do with the places I bave District of Columbia to the United States con-

named and our own local market, which have sular districts in China.

dasily taken all we could tarn ont..

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it is impossible to, offer obfactions to that Fure by the law of 1909, barthe Seciclary adopt make is a universal favouritò with engineers latas and plans were to bave been turned serious burdens on the Indian Geverr meal upon us in relation to another" förmer memberā

of casual lodging in the bazaats are often preferred, and it is only of late that really efficient Hindu and Mohamedan hostals have been provided at most of the University centres. This Chinese, scheme, has many obstacles to surmopal, it cannot pretend, wa think, to be in nay lease antional. On the other hand, the conspicuous prosperity of the denominational colleges proves that thera is a demand for the kind of teaching they give, and teaching being carried to its logical conclusion, which cannot ba, done without a University, Yet, we think the true University tone wouldhave bean more fully aarated if the promoters of the «scheme had shown less anxiety so, recrall, the professorate, from missionary ranks, and had pot autoclated it with the denominational hoptals. Some of the most brilliant teachers may hayo to be missed, because their acquies. cence in such conditions could not be secured. While dealing quite frankly with the proposals.. wo are paverthelens convinced that they should make a strong appeal to patriotic Chinesa gen- tlemen..

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MISSIONARIES ARE HUMAN,

and they or occasionally. Sad incidents have occurred from time to time for which it would not be quite just to place all the blame on one side. With the foundation of a University we should hope to sea the growth of larger sympathies and greater comprehension on both sida. At the least it will draw into China some man with intellecins grasp enough to make them comprehend that all is not right because it in Western or wrong because it is Essiera It should mitigate the intolerance which frequently acts as a stumbling block because man who are worthy of professorial chairs, must be capable of appreciating the great intellectual qualities of the Chicere sation. Thus wo.may hope to see East and Wert drawn closer, and the advantages will zasuredly be mudal--Stratis' Timer

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OPIÙM IN THE ŠTRÀITS;

THE FOURTH CONFERENCE.

RUBBERWOCKEY.

A correspondent writer' to the N. G. D. Nner; —Last evening in an endeavour'to forget'rub- her! I turned to Alice through the Looking Glass with the following unfortunate results

The fourh ADDual anti-opium conference of the S.S. and F.M.S. ls to be held in Singapore to Monday of Whitweck, A number of | on May 14th, agih and 16th, bring the Saturday resaluticos will be proposed, among which will be one in which the cooferance will express ita, gratitude to the Government for the abolition of the opium farm system and the sobstination of Government control over the sale of chanda. Other proposals advocate the compulsory registration of spiamsmokers that employers of labour should refuse to employ opium. smokers; that the Governments of the Colony and the F.,S. bould maintain, special wards to the hospitals for the isolation, and treatment of opium inebriates; that ibe, number of licensed chando amoking shops should, be restricted as in Hongkongy that, the Govern, ment should prohibit opium-smoking and the display of opium: moking implimente le claby, 7 brothels and other places of a public or scurile The Chinnis steamer Ying Ling, bound up public matures; and, that the chlasse Gopera: tiger with coal, ran ashoro a law, days ago nese ment instruct a||, ils forsign: represenİMİvan to, ig. Plover Palet, darjpg a fog, acd il bay bịen, giys their support and cooperation stalks, reg found uy to lighten het before she can. form movementffor the, eradicationpofika

yani opium habit among Celeste coscient Abroach

Tis ballig had the rubberspecs Do swiera and shamble on the slange; All freasy are the boromex, And the sharket houme onirango. Beware the Chempedaks, my son, The shares that rise, that cannot lose; Beware the Karan bird and shna. The moistrous Semambas, He took his Lalang in his hand, Long time be Kota. Bahrase kought; So frested be silin Seekee, and by --Then stood awhile in thought.

And as in Woodthorpe thought he stood, The Senawange with wings of flama alan Came Semtling though the Padang wood, And Tebpuged as they came. Too soon. Top soon after Japa The rubber boom went flicker flack Brfare/twas off, be with his proff Cams Kalamponging, back one p And hast thon sikim the rubbershola? :/ -Coma tomay sena, my boomish boy 15:

O with Farsi, My footer carasy Shall small of rubbu for

sul has not taken any steps as to them.

It is strongly suspected that there was a third Japanese who failed to appear at the trap set for Sunday night. The money promised to Saxe, and to be $10,000, was not laund and it is believed the third man way to have brought it to the final rendezvous when the pic There is no explanation for his failure. appear because if he had any warning he would have tipped the others. The house was watch ed Sunday by Japanese, so residents of the neighbourhood report, and it is believed the American officers out wilted (be sples by enter log on Saturday and lying in wait forthinly hours, After their capture in the Binondo house where the Japanese; had arranged to. meet Six, they were taken to the water front and put in ́s launch which transported them direct to Fort Santiago where the inquiry was held. Later the men were take to their rooms,. one at 116 Calle Allx and the other in a house on Calle Arlegul where all documents and. papers generally were gathered together for examination by army officiala,

EXPLOSION IN SINGAPORE

MACAO THEATRE ATtendant blown to

- PIECES,

and on the Native States of India. His Majesty's of the Municipal Council an ex-Chairman in Government are not disposed to disturb the fact-in the person of Mr. W. G. Bayes, Man- settlement arrived at with the Chinese Governager of the London office of the North China

fostranes Co.. Mr. Bayne appears to havO': ment.

Mr. T..Taylor: Du 1 understand that there passed way somewhat suddenly, on March has been so recest decrease in the income 37. He had been ill for some weeks past bat from oplum in India ?

no such termination of his indisposition had Me, Montagus here has been a decransa.

beon aulicipated and the tidings of his death came with a great shock to his friends, both in England and the Far East, The end came at bis residence, East Croydos, and p **Mr Biyne's, connection with the Far East' dates from the rear it 74 wben-be came out to join the staff of the Bank of Hindustap, China and Jan With this lostitution be remained anțil 1868 when he left to join the staff of the Nonh One of the most frightful accidents ever China Insurance Co., in whose service he coo occurring in Singapore happened at Mr. Seab tinued until the time of his death. Alist Leang Seph's theaire in Victoria Street on neveral years in Shanghai he went to the Com Friday morning, 15th u8, A Micao attendant: pavy's office in Yokohama and thence to Sing- named. Poon Sam, cleaning up after the pro-apore, where he opened the Company's breach wious night's performance, gut bold of a boula | office. He was then transferred: back to containing an explosivo powder, but just what Yokohama where he romalund, for ulasican, he was doing with it is not known. As any years, coming back to Shanghaikin 1890an, rate, it expo Pieces of his mangled Ansh setained, unill 1998 when he was promoted rais, it exploded with terrific force, blowing Secretary of the Company, if his position a The two Ispanese were known here as were picked up as far as fifty feel away. The to the post of mautner of the London Branch, Sviginami and Kawada. It is claimed that the portion of his body which was left contal-ed' and he left here for home by iba ›iberian monia former it's son of a colonel in the Japanese numerous fragments of the bottle, blown into on the 10th April 1908, . During bit ronidan army but, that statement cannot be verified his flesh. The bell was plentifully bespaltered here ko took a keen interest, iné Munici here. He speaks English and Spanish well with blood, and the scene is described by, one--affairs, was a member of the Council and in aud kas been under observation for some time. of the local police sergeants as the most gory | was Chairman of hat body,^HQ wat Ka Mod He is especially fond of motoring and was fre: he ever witnessed, sportsmans want one time Secretary of quexily loan on the roads with parties of young :: Some, of the fame powder has been secured Race Club and law (President of her ladies. He has been here sbout a year and rested. It is found that when it is burned and one of the ablert actors ibas, fun, 15) Kawada 10's local storekeeper and has been in the open air it goes off with a brilliant flash,, footlights in the Lychom Hội

bero for: Home:time. He also is an educated and lu^not at all dangerous, but when in!k daughter and son to auguro kis longte man and a good lingalet: Suginamlja a Young | closed receptacle it is highly explosive it in Hop the Biaff of the Hoch kan känd 5 mum'in'the early twenties, Kawada is closer to:, dald to be extensively used in the local Chlosss), Bink: London, whji MIT

Doing the trip across the Pasig to the fori, one of the prisoners attempted to escape or drown himself, which one; his captors could uot determine as the man was dragged back into the bost again before his clothing barely, had time to get wet. Tha: launch trip was stranged beforehand to avoid a journey through the streels and the curiosity that would arise" over the appearance of Japanese onder military