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HONGKONG AND, SHANGHAI BANK SPORTS:

INTERESTING CONTESTS.

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH TUESDAY JUNE 21 1910

CANTON OPIUM MONOPOLY.

"STRAITS TIMKS" COMMENT});

CRIME: AGAINST SOCIETY.

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CHINESE 8MIGRATION:

"A REVERUS-FEARING SOURCE",

Considering the present, but still

futuro difficulties that most. lin. in iha way of constructing the annual Budget of the Colony, —dificulties that are not of the making of the, Colony nor of its Goviroment, but dir to the simple fact that our Faillementary sys cm in the United Kingdom still permits of Breal die tatlon as to our excisersvanne--we pia induced," by glacce st the emigration and Immigration returas of the Hongkong Mutine Department Report, to suggest that a vary, considerable revenue-bearing, sodice remains" asynt noexploited, remarks the Simpspora Fras Fru That is the alien-Aniatic popola- tion that comes here, to get all the advantages of ready employment in the great icdustries, miolog, agricultural, and general, of the Malay.. Pepiosols, and when enough money kas bron They have no greater warrant for that view madó, returns to China; its place of origin, than a Chidess crowd has when it murders either to spend a holiday, or to remain alto. a few missionaties as a protest against the 'gether. The Malay Feniniale is now, and iniquity of preaching doctrines contrary to parhaps will be in the future to a great extent, so scared a thing as the worship of ances Hi Dorado of the unkemps dishevelled looking tois. When a demand for any article exists, Chinese "yokels who pour into the Colony the traders who supply it have a responsibility and the Federated Malay Statex frem Amoy, which begins and ends with perfectly honest Swatow and other posts of Chiness omigration dealing. Some people have so great à repúg. It cannot be anid that in their nativa Chinese the province then men leat happier livas, enjoy a pnnce to flush diets that they put butcher on a lower scale than the brewer. grester relative, comfort, are mare sure of the ir There is, in fact, do positive rule by which a daily rice, and receive a comptator protection moral standard can be set for the trader, from the law and from petty official exaction's, Flash, diet in moderation is good ; liquors in than they do under direct British-rule, or the moderatiza may be good also; op um under rule of Nativo Malay Sultans and Rajab enjoy. certain conditions is one of the greatest boonslag the benefit of British advice and British known to men. It stands at the top of all the departmental organization. It may with troth medicines, quinido perips, coming next.

ba assalted that in every respect the average if the amount of suffering relieved by the Chicere coolic bettera himself immostarably by drug were set against the amount of suffering emigration into the Malay Punilsuli. And be produced by excess, the good might be found enjoys all the advaningss that a settled civilisa-

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We have not at our disposal a sufficiency of Thogical day oftheyearsor the Athletic Club soliable information to justify us in saying of the London office of the Hongkong and Sheng, whether the re-grant" of the Canton opium hal Bank camo round agala on Saturday, sest monopoly, is a breach of treaty rights or not, ult, when the agonal apont were held in the writes the Straits Tima editorially. It is so plimant field of the club at New Beckenham, i desetiled in the statements of the Bombay and aniqläfesting series of maces were contested | merch nis, who are very deeply concerned, and ~~with much osthuslaım by be younger members there does not appear to be any doubt that, if "of the staff, The somewhat doubilal character no effective representations ara mado, enor: `of the weather earlier in the day kept away a mous lostes will be suffered by a gnat many pumber of friends who, would otherwise have large dealers, and the Indian public revenue bean prassal for the occasion, but unfavourable will suffer also. There are a certaid number - auguries were fortunately sot fulfiled; and the of people who maintain that the rain of all entire progr more was cauled out under very who cogage in such trados as the production -pleasant-conditions, with sven an occasional and sale of oplum or alcobolic liquors is a glimpse of the sun. Those members of the matter for rejoicing, because they regard such slaff loss inclined to participate in the public trading as in itself a Contests gathered in good numbers, together with many other friends of both sexes, t. cheer the competitors on to victory and applaud the prise-winners, so that in all a very fair gather tig occupied the seats facing the course. Among thons present may by mentioned Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Townsend Master and Mr ̧ Addli, Mr.V. Ciptar Hawkioï, Dr. Macdonald, Mp Blackie, M, Mortay, Mr.“ „Morris, Mr," Horica Harwood, Mr. Dick, Mr. Lambert, Mr. Moss, and Mr Trousdell. A large marques had, as urun, heen erected, from which tea and other refreshments were setved ja' the coume of the afternoon, and the musical programme rendered by the band was much appreciated.

Tarping to the actual vacan, the quarter-mile, scratch produce i an interesting tussle. Sharp stemed an almost certain winner, but with a plucky spurt Walter passed him in the last so yards and won by aches. In the half-mile handicap 1. S. Lloyd, who was pliced scratchi made a determined effort, and at one stage gaised and brid the premier position, but it was only for a second or two. Cooke, who started with 20 yards' advantage, came right "away in the last lap, and zâì home a fairly easy winner. Considerable, interest was evinced in the high jump, in which Lyon-Mackenzie, Wood and Sharp gave good exhibition and were heartily applauded. At length the iter felf out, and Lyon- »ackens and Wood tied at 4ft 11 in. The subsequent match ultimately gave the prizy, to the fimer competitor, Landon appeared to be the layoutite for the one mila scratch event, and almost to the last round he led the field. Then, however, Sharp, who had stuck close to his hezis, shaipari bim in the leat lap, and won by two or thier fiet only in min. 55 sec. The programme raded with an ex-} citing tug-of-war between international teams Amidst loud cheers the Scos ultimately proved the superior team, though honouïs were kɛeq. ly contested by the Englishmen.

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FAIRLY DEALT WITH, whatever the thing he deals in, if that bing-is' not.expressly prohibited by law. When the Imperial Government accepted the view that the Chinese Government boxestly desired to put so ead to apium-smoking, a mutoil agree. men! was entered into that India should gradually diminish coltivation so as to ce se ultogether in a period of ten yesus China undertook simultaneously to reduce the area planted within her own domiainns, an that there would be clear proof of het bona fide purpose There is no need to question the sixterity of what has been done in China, with regard to stoppage if poppy growing. It may have been in excess of what was promised, or it may beye At the conclusion Mis, Townsend, where been less. The ten-year term us der the ogres colved from little Miss Josi Dew, daughter of -meat, “however, must be respected. In the Mr. P. R. Daw, a beautiful bouquet of flowers, | opinion of the bhit authorities, it would be im- gave away the prizes, which lacluded a number | prssible to stan pout the babit in a less period of fine silver cups. Mr.. W. Walter, with 19 poisto, easily qualified to hold the Challenge Cup for the coming year, and was given a warm reception. Mr. Binckie ́expressed thanks to Mrs. Townsend for her presence, and thred chears ware heartily given to endoran kis | words. A chear was also given for Mr. Addis and other patrous and 'friends, and thus a highly successiol meeting came to a corclu. sion. Appended are the jolt results of the

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Too Yarde Scratch (1st prike presented by Mr. A. M. Townsend); M, W. Walter, ; W. J. Denity, 2. Time) 10:15 sec,

Putting the Weight. (tat prize presented by Mr, W. Adams Oram): M, W. Walter, 1 (dia, tanco, 29 ft. 9) in.). W. McCulloch, 7..

Quarter-Mde Scratch (prizes presented by Mr. Carl Meyer and. Mr, G. W, Bun); M. W. Walter, 1; U. P. Sharp, 21 W. Beatty, 3 Time, 57 FOCE,

Half-Mile Handicap (1st prize pricuted by Sir Thos. Jackson, Dast: C. F. Cooks (20 yards), 11 W. N. Lowe (to jards), 1; 1: S. Lloyd

(scratch), 3.

"High Jump (ut, priz's presented by Mr. Horace Harwood); G. Lyan-Mackenz's, height, 4ft, min. M. W. Wood, '1,

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Bol there is a section in China which grudges the share of

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COMMERCIAL

Nfase 18th, 1,90 following quotations for rubber

supplied by Massro, E. S&Ka

Bertems

"Bukit Kajangs (pp.)

Bakit Rajabu Carny Uniteds Castlefields...

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United Serdang↑ ..................... ........30/ United Sage poies ..............$3 United Sumatra

../6 United Langkats

Para Rubber.............19/9 par lb.

SINGAPORE QU >TÁTIONS. Messrs. Ellis and Ellis'advise as of the re 'ceipt of the following telegraphic quotations from Singapore today.

Ayer Panas............... Balgowales

Today's Advertisemen

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

"HE P& O. S. N; Co.'s Steamer,

POONA

FROM ANTWERP, LONDON: MALTA PORT SAID, SURZ AND STRAITS.

2. Consignman of Cargo by the above-named vessal are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godowa Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where each Consignment will be sorted out Mark by Mark and delivery can be obtained as 1000 as the Goods are landed.ssy,

Optional Goode will be landed here unless instructions wen given to the contrary before 6 hours.WAN

Goods not cleared by the 27th inst, ut 4 P.M., Will be subject to rental 1. No Fire Insurance will be affected by me in.

any cato whatever

Intimations.

CHEESE

MILD CANADIAN STILTON

00 cents per lb.

THE

DAIRY FARM" "CO.,

LIMITED.

* Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Consignee's and the Company's representative at "an ap: pointed hour," "All calms must ba

presented within top days of the stazmar's'anival Here, after which date they cannot be recognised. ]. These Celebrated watera, kre used in the manufacture No claims will be admitted, after the Goods. our beers. have left the Godowany jak

E A. HEWETT,

Superintendent. Hongkong, aist June, 1910-

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN.

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NOTICE.

FOR KUDAT AND SANDAKAN. Taking Carga at Through Rates to Tawao, Lahad Datu, Labban, Jolo and Menado."

THE Bteamship.

"BORNEO."

Captain F. Bembili, (ready to load on Wednes day, pm) will leave on THURSDAY, the 23rd fastast, at 6 PM, OG DE

For Fright or Panags, apply to

NORDDEUTSCHER" LLOYD,

MELOHERS & Co.,. General Agents. Hongkong, arst Jusa:'1949,

-FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND

CALCUTTA,

Taking Caryo on through Bills of Lading

Rangoon, Madras and Mauritius.

THE Steamship

"ARRATION APCAR,"\

The "ASAHI" Erewavy la stenated mast the "SUITA SPRINGS,”

Purity guaranteed.

Note Price List 19m

[" & "SAPPORO

per case '4 dos, Q]

$18.00

paricare 5 dos. pth. $13.50%

To be obtained at all. Retallors,

NOTICE

R. LI HON FAN, ■"Chinasa graduate

Mersed in literature, has bour à toucher

to European oficials and merchants: in this Colony for over ten years. But NAS

He has a good method of tralaing Euro | paans to pass in the Chinese examination, and. |la-potsassed of, a first-rate certiőcate as 'a

Ohinese teacher. He has also a good know.... lodge of Mandarin,d

Those who intend learning the Chinese

to language are requested to write care of Hongkong. Telegraph ofics or direct, to 87% Hollywood Road, and door.

Captain W. D. A. Thomas, will be despatched for the above Porta on SATURDAY, the 75th | Jane, at 3 P.M.

For Freight or Paisage, apply to

DAVID SASSOON & Co, LIMITED, Agenta. Hongkong, 21st June, ro1o,

MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

ANNUAL MEETING.

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Hongkong, gd January, 1910, și

HUNG ON & GI

SHOW ROOM AND STOKE

at the Premises formerly occupied by

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A CHE & O0%.

17A, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,

GENERAL UPHOLSTERERS AND.

-FURNITURE

IMPORTERS, AND DEALERS.

"ROOKERY, Gotiney, Electro and. Silvar.

The general meeting of shareholders of the C Plated, if in From Warne oli val Compagnie des. Messagories · Maritimos was descriptions, always on hand, for sale, or on beld on the a3rd ulumo in Paris, M, André hire at moderate rules, NE Lebon presiding. The balance of receipts

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......$12

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Changkat Serdang,

"Glenealys,"

**3.75

Indragiris..... Pajam Pegohs... Bandycrofis...

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over expenditure in 1909 was Fri, 9,654,354,

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compared with Fre/8,964,588 for 1908, and

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Singapore and Johores juin - vei United Sinapor0

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to greatly outmeasure the tvil. The determination can give, including the impartial protection, tion of what is right and wrong is not for the of the law, without, excepi he, chooses, paying. trader, but for goveromoots acting under ex« anything at all in the way of taxation for all these port medical advice. We have a right, thore- very tangible benefi's. Those bonefits and all fore, to insist that the trader should be

the value of the various opportunities of im- proving his fortunes that even the lowest coolia bas at disposal,hould justify some small return in the form of fixation towards the out. lay on administration.. Unless the Chiness immigrant" is a consumer of opiu,"oryas in now becoming much more likely, a consumer of astive or imported liquors, be cannot be said to pay any taxation at all. And as to Musi. cipal rates, only a-very microscopical sbare of these burdens can be paid by him, however indirectly. It seems to us that in equity to, the Governicmal and to the other sections, ol the community, il wälld be just to try to discover some way by which that very numer ous class of the population that rameiss'alien should be made to contribute to the revenue, but not to any greater extent than could be affirmed to be proportionally fair. The happy momest for levying such a modest tax, would be when the alien Chinaman goes back to his motherland with kit davings, whether he actually takes ibèm with him, or bas remitted them through some of the rega... lar chanuals for despatching money to China. The matter is one that would require some “investigation before any atempt to give it legislative form should be made. Perhaps the Government, as being naturally anxious to acquire revenue, especialý xhore "oo reasonable objection could be mids on the score of unfair incidence, might make a preliminary investigation of its own into the possibilities of levying what would be an out- going capitation tax, which wa hava aliendy suggested under the name of an eroad tax Then perhaps a Committee of the Legislative Council might further examine the question If present conditions continue for the sex with the view of making recommendations. It quarter of a century, wa will hand over our will be remembered however with regard to the greatest industries to China and Asia. Hongkong statistics that the retorsing, emi

This is the opinion of the English economist, grants come to Hongkong from many places be..Mr. Moreton Frewis. He believes that the sides the Malay Peninsula, although this region depreciation of gold is responsible for the pre in sure to contribute the larger proportion assent high cost of hring and says that its most being the i-vourite outlet for Chinsen bmig, serious aspect was the stimulating affect it is ranls. There will be those returning from Sum having on the industrial development of Asia, air and Java, Burma and Calcutta, Siam, fade-which is a menace to western civilisation. China, and the Philippians to take into account, Ho say if the rise of gold prices contituss | with a certain proportion from Australladoring the next quaitie of a century, as I and Hawaii, 'all likely to make Hongkong believa` it will, wo shall hand over the controj their first part of arrival. Such a tux could bot of many great ludostries, such as steel and in any way, opstate' as a deterrent to the im- coal, cotton, leather, and jute, to an, swakening miglation from Chin's that is becoming more Chinár and more necessary to the well-being and pro. "Thren yous slice the price of a ton of pig sperity of the Malay Peninsula. it would per-ton fo.b. at Hankow was 16j tzels, which at kaps be felt to be ralber an inducement than the then zate of exchange cost the American' otherwise if a poverty-stricken Chinese coolle bayer 15dol gold, but to-day, while the silver in Swatow worn told that when, in a few years he price is the same, iftaels, it costs the Ameri- would be coming back to China with a thousand can buyer only, sodol, gold. In the new we should c gsider it a very, grave disadvandolturs or so, it would be his duty to give tep, or tariff bill the oily duty on plg.iton is 2d), a

•PRO FIT UPON OMIUM

that goes to foreigners, and desires to exclude the Indian supplies so that those who`mansge

the opium departments of the government may have a monopoly so deal with. Against that it is the duty of the British Government to protest most strongly. If Chios believes that the oplem habit can be stamped out in less. than 'ten' years, it is her duty to go formally to the British Government with suitable re-

presentations on the subject, and we do pot doubt that they would receive the moal favourable consideration; It is the vers sincere wish of England and of ledis to hava quite done with a busines which Causes infiuile pain, and misunderstanding, and, though (be sacrifice already made has been grost a final effort would be made cheerfully if the Deed of it were xbvious. Let us not forget,

however, that

CORRUPTION IS ALMOST UNIVERSAL

300 yardı Handicap fist prizs presented by Mr. Cecil Guinncis) : W. N. Lowe (5 yards), 3 z

in Chiose official quarters, and that a great M. W. Walter (scrátch), 21.W, J. Dealty (8)

many officials are finding the amount of atten- yards), 3. Time, 35 2-5 secs.

tion that is given to opium extremely embarras- Long Jump.(1st prize presented by Mr. Jehasing. They know quite well that the moment MacLennan): M. W. Walter, .distance, 18 fis,

the Import of opiuin cestas this attention will 9 in. W. N. Lowe, 2 : 17 (1.8) 15,

cease also, and afterwards they can manipulate Children's Race: George Addi, Sosan supplies and prices catirely to sait their own and Robino Addir, z V. add Jessie Tolhurst.

endo, Weaiz not autopiumists, but if we were, Oos-Mile Scratch (est port presented by Mr.

this point would not escape our observation, and #M. W. Wood, 3.. Timi, 5 min, 25 secs,

C. S. Addis): H. P. Sharp I; W. H. Leadon,

The officials were: Starer. W. C. Rayne.

Judges, Meusto, K. F. Gordon and W. C.

CHINA'S INDUSTRIAS,

FACTORIES KUMMING IN THE FAR EAST.

Hongkong, Ist Jaɛs, rora"

› NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS,

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this in spite of the decrease in receipts caused FROM and her at January 1909, the

"by the trike, which fact makes this increase of

of Subscription to the Roughing-

Fs, 686,765 a cause of some satisfaction. Telegraph (dally sad weekly issues) will be the Out of the balance mentioned a sum of, Fr. | follows join

2,141,808 goes to the payment of laterdat on bonds. The accopits were approved by shareholders; MM. André · Lebon andTM Chi Cambefort were re-elected directora for, six) years, and MM da Sémallé and Roger Lambe lin were appointed commissaries. In giving an explanation on the subject of the adjudica- tion of the postal service now carried on ́by the company, M. Lebon anticipated long negotiations, but la view of the accessity for the company applying for the concession to faraish & security, which might amount to Fra 5,000,000, the meating suthorized the Board to contract hypothecary loans upon some of the compiny's properties.

Events Coming.

Thursday, agid June. Auction' sale, Hughes and Bong), 2.30 p.m.

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twenty-five cents (for cash only),

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By-Order

THE MANAGER, Hongkong Telegraph On, Lâ,

THE COMET

toge to let the foreign irada be throttled before twenty of that to the Government to requite topless, so that the Americas buyer of Chinese bas almost disappeared but HL Price and Co.'s establishment is still here, the home sources of supply have been practiit for his getting this splendid opportunity. He pig bar, positively an advantage since 19ty of Messra, A. Moncur, W. Fraser, P. R. Lew. Welly extinguished also. The value of foreign would think rather of bis chances ibau bis 7del, per ton on what, including saa freights to and you can always rely on getting from them the best value in

interest, and close watching of all that is being ultimate trifling liabilliy. And as could easily San Francisco oz Seitle, is only a 15dol, pro- dons, is a most important means contributing.

Bayas, Timekeeper, D. K. Barwite, Stewards,

Fraier, hoo, treasų es..

UNREST IN SOUTH, CHINA,

CONSUL FUNAted contradicti alarmist SUMOURS.

to the destraction of the traffic by easy, safe stages. Undoubtedly some of the best men

get out of that by not returning to China at all, Į position.

Voluntary taxation again. The idea is, wa || "Within the past few months a steel reling

in China are intent on stamping out cultivation, believe, worth looking into, for it might be well mill has commenced to roll sails of the highest ALES,

bat even the Chinese (hemselves admit that obedience to the Imperial decrent base not been aoiform, and that the

TRAFFIC STILL FLOURISHED

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STOUTS,

WINES,

SPIRITS,

CIGARS, ETC.

worth the trouble of adopting. This is the qually at Haskow. The wages paid per passage in the Report dealing with Hongkong: hand in the mill-are one-fifteen” of the wage at A. telegram. from Mr Fusatsu, Japanese

emigration and immigration 1---

Pillsburg, and the efficiency of this skilled Consul General at Hanglong, to the Foreign in many quarters. It effers unique opportuni Heventy-seven thousand four hisdred and patient'. Chinese Isbaar is, I understand, Office, published in the Jean Chronicle, states ties of personal enrichment to bighly placed thinty emigrants left Hongkong for various estimated by Mr. Watson, as Inspector of the that newspapers in Hongkong are circulating officials, and the people are quite content to reports to the effect that owing to a drough! ignore official lapses provided they can get places daring the year 1909. Of the 53,933 United States Steel Corporation, at go per cent prevailing in that part of Chios signs of unrest their favourite drug on less onerous terms than

were carried lo British ships and 24,507, în; the efficiency of the highly-psid skilfed-white, are evident among the puple, A Peking tele. are contemplated by the regulations made at Foreign ships....... Thesofgures show in increase, worker in Piùsburg. The wigen of goal miners gram has been published to the Chinese Press Peking. If the grast of the Canton monopoly compared with those fɔr 1998, of 6,349 (or 8.93 in China and of ordinary unak!"ad coolie in Hongkong, continuesite Consul General, to is contrary to treaties, it should be resisted the effect that an attenint having been dis with the utmost vigour, Everyone, even the per cent) which may be accounted for by the labour there is much lower still; not more cavored to smuggle as into Chios, the oplum merchants, will be relieved, when the return of the business to normal conditions, than six to eight cents per day, gold, trata Viceroy of Kwangtung has asked the Peking the years period comes to an end, for there has and to the resumption of omigration to Banka In the cotton trades, again, a veritable Government for instructions as to the cours

been a good deal of wild speculative business, and Bifilton?". to be paraned in any emergency that might If the Chinese care to go

revolution appear to be golog forward.. There, caltivating the be caused by the high price of rice. This poppy when India has ceased doing so, wa

** li may be well to note the increasing propor. ↑ came the great break in the price of silver fa telegram seems to hava given, risa 'to the 'dia. shall regard that as a matter concerning them-tion of emigrants caried in Foreign vessels. 1907, and Professor Parker has just pointed out quiating reports. According to the obsziva- | selvor, and shall be free from the accusation of This appears to be due to the increasing, num, in a lecturo at Manchester, England, that the tons of business.men la Hongkong, bonevar profiting by a nation's depravity. But, for bers going to Hawili, who can only travel lo sales, of cotton yaras by the Shaoghal mills everything has bean qalet in South Chin, and the presset, we have a right and a daty to in- Unlied States, ships, as well as to the coware 67 per emt, greater la 1908 than the no signs of an uprising are lo sight. The sits on strict adhesion to the agreement, sumption of emigration to the Dutch Indies, preceding year. The very walls of your foreign advanço in the price ¿fice. is dus to the fact that: 440,600 p'culs of rice were shipped at ond

which is carried is. Duick asla One: Exchanges, born are poisoned by this quite that they cannot do better than deal only with time 19 an pider, from the Yangise valley, A CHINESE report says that the all-Oplum | hundred and forty four thousand eight hundred novel cond for it must be admitted that if where” fears, were entolained of a famine, Commissionera hava decided that beginning There is no cause to fair a general uprising || from the past year violation of the oplum

and, twenty one, getara

I sell in Asia Europe cannot buy la Southc Chip Thiviers concludes bir prohibition by oficials or the people shall ba pared, to, haya Fasstro, in borne our brids fact, ibit caiton mace a criminal offence punishable with me from the several Tarp business to, Hongkong, which 'bas always prisonment. It is also stated that Prince Ya omigrated; withars from been femarkably affectid foémédiately before Laog har detallad one fandred soldiers to act coast porte, ah, Pr aku puhreak of distance remains dan detective against opium smoking/smoorthite sop,03331.

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