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ALLEGED MANSLAUGHTER,

STEAM-LAUNCH COXSWAIN CHARGED.

25th ist,

Kwok Lo, coxswals of the steam lannch Wak Ying, was bought up before Mr. E R. Hallifax at the Magistrace his afteroson for alleged mansi.ughter of one P. C. Trus ud a Chinein sosman in a Police patrolling bo in the harbour on the pight of the 4'b ice. Capt, Lyons was in charge of the case for the Police and Mr. W. BE. L. Shenton, fom the firm of Messia Deacon, 1.oker and Descon, repre- ssoted the defendant, ummander C." W. Beckwith, R., Assistent Harbour Mailer, was also present in Count and occupied a seat on the beach.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY NOVEMBER 25 1910

THE GAGE STREBT CASE,

A QUESTION, OF 'INTC XICATION.

Szad jost.

Befora, Mr. E. R. Halifax, First Poilco Magistrate, this afternoon the case was con- tinued in which Miss tarsi Lynn is charged by Misa Daris. Marlowe with alleged larceny of iheit diamonds, valued at 13 000, thepropens of the complainant, Mr. Briton, from the firm cf Messrs. Bruton and Hev, appasied for the complainant and Mr. W. L. Shanton, of Messrs Deacon, Looker and Do con, was for the defence

Misa Rose Lawrence's cross-examination was continued

Prèvious to defendant coming to the house, did you expect any other lady from. Amarica? You.

she had come somebody would have bad leave the house?-Yas.

Are you lze mistress of the house ?--Yes. When you gave up the big room to deload- ant, you took it that she was staying perman- -coty? No.

Did you do it for a start?-No, I did it be Cause it was more comfortable.

NEWS FROM THE NORTH.

CHINA'S FINANCIAL CONDITION. (Specially Trávlated for the "Hongkong Telegraph"},

The Prince Regent intends to continue the conferences in the Grand Council on the fund c'al crisis prevailing to the country. The con ferences will commence from the begisalog of

next year.

CONSTITUTIONAL CODE. Prince Pu-lus bas su gasted the appoint ment of four High Commissioners to draw up the Constitutional Laws. The proposal bas been submitted to the Throne for approval.

PROBLEM FROM THE PROVINCES, The Grand Council, his cabled to the Viceroy of the Liang Kiang provinces that the Aoaucial problem of the two provicces bas been referred t the National Assembly and it has been resolved that the question will be considered before all other matters but at the same time the Viceroy should exert his best endeavours to carry out his duties without seg. ligence...

FOREIGN LOANS,.

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THE YOBF.HAN RAILWAY.

OLOOMY REPORT OF CANTON · TRADE · COMMISSIONER.

The following interesting observations with regard to the progress of the above line appear under the category of Railways" in the, Canton Commissioner's Trade, Report for 199:-).

KOWLOON'S TRADE.

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nfluential man' in the colony that future pros perity las along the lines of co-operation and Cordial relation with her neighboän chief cus- tomer, nad fellow trader-China. Commercial success Lopends upon many factors, and among these are security, convenience, and goodwill, and it is pleasant to record that the colony to lawing China's fiscal requi emeats with a leap jealous attitude than formarly. To paraphrase a modern weiter: just as geographically Hong- kong is aas with Ohlua, of which Kingdom tha Island once formand an integral part, so socially, economically, and commercially the older soparatioar and divisio.s are becoming no longer possible. A newer and wider synthesis, based on liberal imagination, mutnally reas in- abla and sympathetic, is wanted. Nothing but good to both parties can eventuate by a par severance: la this policy. It is much to be hoped that adverso, factors will not occür 9 mar results for the coming year.

The following statistics relate to Kowloon's trade for the year 1909 :-The net value of the trado passing the Kowlana stations for the year 1900 reached a total of A. The 49,653,684, 45 compared with A. Tis. 53 477.375 in 1908 and 14k, Tir. 5481058 la 199., aud there is tõus a check in racer in the expansion of the trade of the Kowloon district, though ralarance to The progress muda daring the year of the our tables will show that among the potent Yush-Han Railway is at first glance disappalat causes of the existing decrease are assosed ing. To the 44 miles open to traffic at end of importations of oplam and zics. The trade for 1958 only a fanber 10 miles, to Shekpihang the year was marked by many unfavourable has been added. The reasons which have con-

festates, for contraction of credit bad ita due tributed to this onsatisfactory result are many ; result, but towards the close of the year a bet. bat matters have not been improved by the no-

ter feeling prevailed erlth an indication of brisk er Business; stocks of all description had falles fortunate dissensioax between sharobolders and

o a cormal level, and algas wore not wanting directorate. It would be out of place to enter

to indicate the approach of a period of steady trads, But though on the whiɑ the general Revenue -The total remaine for the year into a dissertation Sore on the rights and wrongs of the case, but it will suffice to remirk

was Tis. 355,941, or Tls. 8,951 above the col that a good deal of the friction seems to have condition of trade dating the year may not

lection for 1939. As compared with the pre originated from ignorance on-the part of many have besa especially favourable, owing to various causes which combined to aggravate

Tlous year's figuras, import, duties, including of the shareholders of the topography of the

the commercial enervation and inactivity from

the duty and likin on opium, show ao lucrezio country and the natural obstacles to be sat

which, as has already boon pointed out, sigur of Tis. 189, while export datise show Increases movated. The good progresa moda as for us

of recovery were manifest only towards the aggregating Tis 8,772 The loss on opium, Yustam bas led some prople to expect this rate of progression to be maintained, quite regard- and of the year, yet without aarrowly looking dty and likla, amonated to Hk Tin. 10,657. While it cannot, ou the ons hand, be contended less of the fact that the route to Yilatam pre- at any fortuitous circumstances which may have sented comparatively leifling difficulties, waite caused it to be prospsions or the reserva during that the revenus for the year enjoys the distinc. from the North River to Yingtak and be

any given month, it may be confidently stated. tion of being a spociully favourable ong, it cau- yond the route fairly bristles with a long such that there are no causes at work which may not, on the other, be regarded as altogether cession of every kind of engineering problem

pravaht a thorough revival of prosperity. With unsatisfactory, seeing, that the only decrease the advance of spring came a long psriod of late | observable is on duty and likla og opium_da- awaiting solution. In addition to this ali na steepers, rails, cement, etc., have now to be and heavy rains and weather generally so under existing circumstances a steadily decadent water is frequently impassable for weeks, failures to most engagements were few and far

considerably damaged. But bankruptcies and five years LIS to The. have, of course, also besa the usual difficulties lo cvercoming the reinit- batween, and most of the mercantile and fihan- cial institu'ious passed: successfully through ance of the peasantry to

puting with their land, for superstitions and cther 1easons.the year. There cia, of course, be no doubt that The natural reticence of those connected with Competition is now kecher than it has hitherto brenin eli branchesof industry and that the ten- the line, in law of the disputes siladed to above, bat not facilitated the task of getting eacy is to reduce all profits to a misimam.total amount of eplem finding its way into the reliable information, but as far as can be ascer-Exchange during the greater part of the your district, as a great deal probably goes by alber

channels than those under our observation. tained fr 102 various sources the year's results fluctuated but, little. During May there was a in exports, coincident with continued stagnation

PORTRAITS FOR QUEEN'S are, besides the 10 miles actuail; opened, slight riso, occasioned by exceptional activity roughly, 40 miles of amb.nkment and cutting

in the market for imparts; but this movement

COLLBOE: completed, while several tunnels ara in course of excavation. The large permanent bridge was of about duration, and the latter part of the year brought-improvemost in deliveries of im- over the Koogbow River is expected to be

parted goods. Opaning at 11. 3 13/16d, the star- ready about the end of April, but is the mean-

ling value of iba dellar gradually rose to rs. 4, timo operations are being carried on over a

tart fell again to te. 8d. towards the end of temporary, structure. All along the projected October, and kept about this level unill early in

Mr. A Richie stated that was a passenger on board the team-inonch Wah Ting on the 4b inst, between ind topm and was going i Yau-ma li. They left Central Market wharf and two and a half mlonies later ha beard a crack and immediately got sp end looked over the side and saa man struggling in the water. A line was immedi tély thrown over. He then looked over the starbra d side and saw a boat. ⚫e could not A 7 wanther it was a simpan or a boat. The launch stood by and picked up to

· more men. A man on the launch shouted out how many men w.re in the bent ad the jo- awer way"vi" Af rthe c 1ision threo, nian were reuer, The coxswain ing red how maty men w re misg and car of his res cued men said two, one being, a European and the cther a Chinese. about to a Bat's toɔm before tha z6th 2--1 don't temamber, I will kaya ibu. effect of facilitating army oper" transported up the North River, which at low seasonable that the rica crop ia Kwanglu ag was, | trade. The forolga 'opiam figures for, the last

I believe you, complainant and defendaptations and will redound to the benefit of com. have been to town frequently together?-Only meres, revenue and interior administration. It will also help to increasing the means of com- on two occasions.

manica ion than at proscet exists.

sengers were travelling at the time for

and aft and he did not know who was in charge. The launch was going about three quarters speed. The night was a very. dark on aed it was blowing very bard. A strong-current-was-rooning of the time. The launch b bad the usual lights and in addition one was put up la the fore-part for the con venience of the passengers.

When you were all living together when defendant fint atrived were you all on friendly terms? Yes, vary.

And so was complanani? -Yes. 1 picsume they were frequently in each other's room ?--Ŋo...,

Have you ever seen defendant to complain

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Do you remember lusing a brooch some tims ego is thù house?-Not a brooch but a cedant, I cannot say where it was lost an I discovered the loss when I raidened home.

Whea was his loat Abaut two months ago. Do you remember a buy running away with some money belonging to a girl in the house

Do you remember à ving a conversation with complaisant about the rings after the visit to Gaupp's?—Yes.

What tima did you come b ck on the 26,h? -A: two o'c.ock..

Mr. Shenton-You live in Yaumati, don'Yes. you?-Yes..

How many times do you cross over in a day 7--Twice.

Has the launch always bezh managed exact- ly the same way as on the night of the 4b-

Yea,

Has there been any collision before?-No. You do a good deal of lunch work, don't you? Yes

Do you think the laurch was going at a reckless epted?-No, it was not,

Prior to the end ision did you hear any wain.

ing from the. Police boa'?No

You bad a shampoo ?—Yes. You then went to the defendant's room

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her bed.

The Viceroy of Yuu-Kwai provlaces has wired to the Grand Council and the Ministries of War, Foils and Communications that there ate four principal points of advantago in ta'sing foralga loans for the construction of railway"; it is declared that the raising of these loans

MINISTRY OF WAR.

It is reported that the regulatios gelating to the Mislitry of War will be en leely reorganis ed. The pasts of Minister and Vice-Minister will be abolished and they will be replaced by those of Chief and Deputy High Commissioners instead. H.E. Yim Obang will be appointed Chief High Commissioner of the Ministry, The now regulations will be promulgated dur log this your,

A HIGH-MINDED PRINCE. Prince Yu Lang is determined to attend the National assembly to discuss the question of the establishment of Parliament in cider not to

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1905, 906. 1907.

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Picals. Piculs Ficule. Picals; Picals.. 917 1,017 1,04 953 705 It is not likely that the abava represents the

1903,

TRIO OF HANDSOME, GIFTS COMPLETED.

As we had the pleasure of announcing on Tu.sday fast, Queen's College will soon be

Want was abe doing -She was sitting on displause the members, Deepite the impedi-route up to the 120th mile workmen are og December, when a gradually apward movament matriaily enriched la is embellishmedte by a

meats which are being pieced in his way with aged, and it is boped that the completed Nad | sat in, the opening rate at the commencement

How long did you temtio in defer dot's room

nito:ether -Ad bour or more."

Did you then go downstairs?—No, I went

to my room. +

You remained there till complainant came

Did the Lunch cruise round after the coll; sion for ebu: three-quarters of an hour?-Shin-Yes. stood by for half an hour Afer this I told him to team west, so as to enable us to pick op any boilies..

How long did you cruise like that?-For over an hour,

Immediately afer the collision was a life belt throw loto ihe water? -Yes, I saw ace and every bing was done as quick as they cotild.

His Worship-Did the coxswain loss his bead at all?-No, he was perfectly capable.

He blew four whistles and ran astera?—Yes, Sih?

There was no warning at al ?—No.

Was there any noiss on bsard before the

collister ? · Nam,

Was it raining?-It was drizzling.

Was it clear coeu,h to ste the launch light? Yes.

And was it clear enough to see funk light?- Yes, it was.

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Up to the time the latter was sent to the Police, did complaisan: necuse anyone of stealing the diamond ?—No.

Was defendant asleep when you went into her room after t a diamonds were lost-Yes, ahwa asleep.

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view to preventing him from being present the, Prince is firmly resolved to attend the meeting.

GOVERNOR OF KIAOCHOW.

It is reported that on the gib inst. a bar quat was given at. Ving Pal Kuan in honour of the Governor of Kiactow by Piloce Teal Tsua.

PEOPLE CLAMOUR POR PARLIAMENT. It is reported that thousands of people io. cluding the gentry and members of Provincial Assemblies attended at the Viceroy's yamen Dd you go into her room immediately?-in Nasking on the 16th isst and requested the Viceroy to urge the Grand Council and the No, after seading the letter to the Police.

Prince Regent for an sailler date for the Did you wake her?—Yes.

establishment of a Parliament. H.E. Viceroy Chang lon chuo has promised to invite all the provincial authorities to present a further

Then what did you do ?We told her of the missing diamonds, but she wasn't interested and we left.

Was the defendant drinking on that day?-memorial. She was int xciated at the tiffi, hour.

Huw many batt en of beer were taken on that, day? I don't know.

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ARUV TRAINING,

will be pushed as far as Yingtɛk (ço miles) by

of 1910 belog 18 3 13/16d. The year 1919 will rank As a memorable one in the annals of the port of Hongkong owing to two epoch-matki " accurrences the commencement of operations in connexios with the building of a Hongkong University and the introduction of a limited Cestoms Service. The University scheme was made possible by the offer of funds for the erection of buildings from Mr. Mody, one of Hongkong's most prominent citizens, ha sab

ter, generous'y subscribed to by those who series of oil plaintings of some of its past mas still retain a liagaring interest in the traditioas of the Osloay's premier educational institu tion. The portrait of Dr. Frederick Stewart and the late Mr. G. Falconer have already been offered and accepted and now it is

conced that subscriptions have been col- focied for a splendid representation in off of Mr. A. May, 1.3.0. The names of tha sab- scubars, who are all "Old Boys" of the Col

the end of the year. The survey bas brep. finished up to within to miles of the provincial frontier. Acrcar the east branch, fiae North River, near Yingtak, a bridge some 8 feet long will have to be constructed. The pro- [jected ropte practically follows ivers for so miles, giving almost a direct route to the bor ders of the province. The war ing portion of the

·line now pays operating ex eases and some- thing towards the cost of further construction. The mechanical department at the Cantorquently increased hir donation to $185,033, who

which represents nearly d able of the sam Ng Hon Tar, Leung Po, Wong Kem Fok, terminusisex seedingly wall eq sipped the latest machinesbaving been importeatrom Europeand riginally offered, The scheme bas received a H. K. Hoog, J. O. Anderson, Ke Po Sham, Ho foll measure of support, fr la May His Ex-Shai Wlog, Ho Shai Kit, Ho Shai la, Ho Shat America, and is capable of turning out all kinds of work, chocting feature to the mechanical aptitude displayed by the Cantonese emploie in the shops. The englacer in charge of this department reparts them as exceptionally quick in grasping a new idea, and they are de veloping into efficient mechanics, Incomative now runs its own, electric plants. During the engineers, and boiler makers The company

bmach of the Yilch-Han Railway cartled 3,393.731 pastsogers, aql the gross earnings amoopied to $644,714, being an increase of $61,703, Over the previous year's results, Operating expenses amounted to $106 935, showing a gross profit og working account of

Construction sapsases included in $437,779 which are repairs, totalled $139,694, a decrease preceding year, due entirely to th, absence of of $13.773 on the amount expended in the food damigo. Deducting construction ex-

Butterfield and Swife had promised a donation etc lovers announced that Mears. Kwong of £40,0 towards the Endowment Fund, of given 30,000, and is the following mouth the which sum Messrs. John Bwirs and sons had

THE PRGOH REPORT.

Caton Viccray forwarded the sum of $10,000, which had been raised at his request from Chitos to the shareholders which was laid befxo The following is the first report of the Direc- atso sources, towards helping to materialise the

the meeting yesterday. «cheme. The Endowment Fund now stands ant

The Ministry of Wat bas memorialized the Grand Council and the Prince Regent that the Who was responsible for the beer chits on the Managing.irectors of ibe Army Training | Chiadse your the Caston-Fatsban-Samsu$,83 540, —A bill relating to liquor licenses Sheat and Profit and Loss A/c for the-year-

5th and 25th 2-1 don't know.

Why supplies the beer?I suppose the No. boy.

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Do you keep the Ice-box locked? No, it is never locked.

i Romero' stated he was employed lo the Oriental Tobacco Manufactory at You Did Miss Lynu leave the house from-the mati. He was be the latach Wad Ying time you woke ber-up-ull the tim: of her ar and heard a man shooting tut tan sampin and ren?-No, not to my knowledge. he stood up and saw a Police bias coming to Georgie Spencer stated that she lived in No. wards the launch on the starboard-aids. He, Gegn Strest. She did not use sulphate of es the collision, and saw th1 Folice bost Zinc, The only women living in the house cap Iza..

la siw two men in the water. four or five days previous to the 16th work One caught-hold- of-the-rape-on the side Miss Lawrence, Miss Marlowe and Miss Lynn. of the launch. The lauach then turned round At 530 m. on the morning of ba sh she The man in the water was shooting for help saw the complainant and defendant coming aad a lite bang was thrown out to him. After home and saw the diantonds on the ring at this the coxswain blow the whistle four times. about 6 o'clock in the morning. A search was then made. He could not dis- tinguish the coxswain at the time, as it was a phate of zinc before?-No not before Me dark night, and be was standing at the time. Brosto told me, The launch was going full speed at the time. He was si ting on the right hand side and saw no light on the Police boat. The prop's on board rendered every assistance they could alter the collision,

MY Shenton-When you stood up at the lime the man was showing" Sampan 1" was, the boat quite close 7-Yes."

Hatihito been any light flashed could you have seen i 7-Yes.

Were you siting is fout of the latch?- Yes.

How long have you been living in Youmati? -About two months.

How fen have you been travelling by this ferry? Very often.

You said the boat was go'og fall speed. You won't describe it as reckless?—No, it was the speed used on former occasions,

When you say full speed you mean it was going at ordinaty spad 7-Yes.

Capt Lyons-Wero there any men on the Joskont 7-Yes, lword '

Where were they?-Sitting in front looking

forward.

The mia shouted cut "Sampas !! just at the time of the collision 7-Yet, the eat waS close together.

is Worship Did you hear my shouts from the Polica bat?-Yes, at the time when. I stand up.

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What was -Just a noise. Did you hear any noise before the cry of "Sampan "7-No.

The Chinese constable was rcilled. When you first saw the launch how was the light flashed?-The light was shed foll. ~

Tae Europene constable was sitting down at the time?-Yes.

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Did he shout out?-Yes, when he was near. What do you call neat? -About twenly. chang

Did he fish the ligh: 7-Yes.

Departments if the various provinces should be appointed by the Ministry so as to ensure uniformity,

BRAZILIAN RUBBER.

A supplement dealing with South American' affairs has beep issued by The Times. Na ut- Ally rubber is deal with, and the writer says it is encouraging to note that the Brazilian Gov- eroment are taking measures to stimulate the

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"Yone Directors bag to submit the Balance

ended 31st August, 1910, last. The act profit for the paried amounted to $70,318.98.

Your Directors remmend:-

That a final dividend of 10% bs declared, which with the interim dividead of 71% wili absorb $76,500.

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forward to next account.

That the balance of §15,718 98 be carried

Shenton-Have, you over heard of sul. and decrease in the freight charges on State can only be regarded as bighly satisfactory. The considered least disturbing to general interests, in band as soon as possible. Since the Ets--

Do you remember how many bottles of beer were taken on the night of the 25th-1 dan't

kow.

was passed during the year, and the current swing is that Hongkong is now no longer iras por Would it be more correct to say Colonial Government, realising that the naw that it is no loagat a free drinking port? The opium policy of restriction and extinction an nounced by the British and Chinese Govern- ments wag d seriously interfere with the colonial badget, and recogeislog that if matters were

Cultivation. During the year, approxi mately 303 acres were fallad, claired and planted allowed to drift a grave state of affairs would to $60 4-05 being anticipated in its opium re-

area up to abo111,355 acres—1, 105 under rubber vende prise to the opening of the tenders for

and 55 acres under coconute. Daring the the new opium farm in September rço9 current year it is propased to plant op s found it accessary to amend its system of ud farther 73 acres with rubber. A detall- restricted and unrecorded trade in the way i it

nd survey of the Estato will be pat and thus it was that there was passed on the

tate was taken over na tapioca has beea plant- 17th September an Ordinance levying daty pod, and it is not intended that any should be. all Intoxicating liquors importe listo, or manu-

The Estate has been kept in good order, and where necessary the fields have been cultivated ficured in, the colony, Liquors stored in bonded warehouses or in trassit are not dati.

Disease. The Estate is particularly fran or prepared locally, duty is only leviable on re-

oval from the factorias. It is estimated that from disease, some $700 0:0 par Bonum will be derived from this new firm of taxation. It is interesting to colo that in spite of the restrictions imposed on the opium trade by the new Consolidating Opiom Ordinance the actual result of the com. petition for the opium farm for the three year tion in ravenns of only £118,830 per annum, which shows conclusively that there is good Real of money yet to be made out of the drug. The toader accepted was the second highest bid, and was made by a syndicate headed by he son of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co's compradore. It is considered likely that the farmer will import the native article for use local ly and export the foreign, of which he may draw 903 chests yearly. The revenue of Hongkong

Were the complainant and defendant lo measure of their capacity the markets will be following statement of the position and pros-able, and with regard to those distilled, made by digging.

toxicated when they went into your room?-1 doa' koo whether they worn or not, as I was intoxica ed at the time, but they looked alright (Laughter):

he case was faber adjourned.

ARWS FROM THE NORTH.

THE GAMILIAG QUESTION. [Spretolly Translated for the Hongkong Telegraph]

Labour -The total labour forza is Just over 800 men, and the Manager anticipates as difficulty in adding to this number as required. The force at present consists of Chinese and Malays and if considered advisable at a later Rabber-33,383 15s. ware harvested. Tha date, Tamils can be got in as well,

bang 12s 6d per lb for No. 1 creps. At the same sucias, oar scrap crops sold at xls 74. The cost of tapping and curing was comparatively ba borne in mind that the trees have just been. high, but is steadily being reduced. It has to

investment of foreign capital and the applica-panditure the not profit it $ 19,085.-la spite inevitably ensua-a deficit of from $500,000 with rubber only, bringing the total planind tion of sound methods and trained manage- of difficulties-126 chief, of course, being the ment. Concessions which bave already been usual interminable negotiations lacidental to granted take the form of gilt of fresland, a re-the purchase of land-the progress male dar duction of the export tax on the raw product, ing the year of the Cantos Kowloon Railway railways and subsidised steamship lines, f en accessibility by water from Canton of so many transportation of machinery a d material, nad points of the selected route bas of course con- a guarantee of interest upon stock issued by siderably facilitated the transport of heavy con- certain companies. It is mnged that with the Fer struction materiale, and on all three sections of Es plantations producing rabbar up to the full the line work bas gone forward apice. For the so fi soded with supplies as inevitably to cauta pecis at the cad of 1989 1 am indebted to Mr. F. Grove, cogiater-in-chief of the Chioare low prices to rule. Should this occgr and rab. ber fell to and becoms constant at a figure section. "Purchase of land may be taken as under 2, a pound, it would equire considerable practically completed by D.cember 31, 03, energy on the part of the Brazilian mar Earthwork in hand and completed at tha dato cheats to compete with the Eastern rivals with 82 miles. No. 1 District Mile o do Mix 3- out is costing beavy losses. But as rubber Terminal station building and general affice will be completed by April 1910 Euthwork becomes cheaper mors and more of it will be used and a proportionate decrenes will follow and brid exer's will also by comp ated; rail is the use of substitu es and adulterans. It dying is proceeding; and this section in uld i commencing in March 1910 abowed a d mino- tiuality was good, the highest price realised the efore fallows that costantly increasing bo randy for traffic in few months. The open. demand, dus to increased co mercial log will probably take place on September > ullity, will prove a gradally increasing check 191o.. No. 2 Dulitet.attle 31 17 Mit so. - Enhwork three arts completed. This is the upo the price of the raw arrcle,

large bridge secilon, with a total girder open ing of 3 aco leat. The East River and other large bildges are proceeding satisfactoril foundations being nearly completed; det.very and erection of steel work for large spru seven of 224 feet-bas commenced. No 3 Isaboro, of Tokyor which accomplished a BUC- parts completed. Bridgework three parts em- cessful fight between Diski and the Agrica pleted. Rail laying will begin on districts H.E. Chen Wanho has been appointed Ad-toral College at Komaba, Tokyo, s short time Nos. 2 and 3 in the autumn of 1910. It is mital of the Vangisc aquadron. H.E. Chang ago, mide further, successful flights on Wed expected that a thorough connexion with: ralls Hauan is appointed by Imperial Edict Com Besday (2nd last.) The aeroplane has been

should be made early in 1911, and there is reason to suppose that the estimate of opening mander of the Kiang-ban and Fukaw Flest improved in several respects, and is now cap

to through traffic in June or July 19ir can vice H.E Cheng Wan-ho.

able of bearing the weight of two persons. Da Wednesday Mr. Yamada, the inventor, bo rded be accom, lished. There has been delay in bis craft with Mr. Orihara, his assistant, and land acquisition and works especially guarry accomplished a successful night. Several casing operations and certain bridgework periments were made with the propeller and notably at Slachten and Shektar through the perpendicular and horizontal planes at continued opposition of village people air altitudes rangleg between 160 and too feel, all inability of district authorities't satisfactorily proying very satisfactory. Later in the after-reide the difficulties, Robberies and disturb noon aucther trial flight was accomplished by ces have been aufortasately frequent, but Mr Oribara, the assistant, alone. The aero at ibe present time, owing to the efforts of His plane performed a number of circular evolutions Excelic. eg Wei Hu, Managing Director, at the height of about 247f.et.

assisted by the troops of Admiral Li Obao, whore specially required between Milo 33 and Mile 60, works are proceeding more satisiac. torily.hers has been no special anti-foreign feeling on the stan and so concerted attacks have been.mide except against contractors and Dativo workers, although on opt or two oc- casions on No. 3 district the staff has tem- porarily soticed for safety."

The Tartar-General, B.E. Tsang Chi, Acting Viceroy of the Two Kwong, has wired to Pek. lag memorializing the Terine for the suppres son of gambling throughout the Two Kwong and also impeaching the President of the Pro vincial Assembly, Liu Ming Hop, and others who are strongly opposed to his suggestion.

NEW APPOINTMENTS.

AN IMPORTANT AGREEMENT.

The British, Freach, German and American groups of financiers si,ned an agreement on the ith inst. The agreems.t provides for mutual co-operation by the respec ive groups and participation in the proposed Chinese Coverament load.

STATUS OF RETURNED STUDENTS.

It is reported that the Grand Council and the Ministry of Education have decided not to award any substantiv, offic.al rank to the tudents returning from abroad this year. How far was the lanach when bost.od up?-1 ducational degrees only will be awarded here- About feu cârune.

Did he shout out at the same time? -Yes.

Who shouted first, the paople on the launch or the European constable?-The constable eboated first.

His about the cured?—No,

Was it easy palliox? -Yes.

worship Could you 148, auribing

Was tha buat going fast-Yes.” Contlauing, witsast stated that when quite near the launch they bicced water for about ten to twenty strokei. All four cf the Chinese crow stood up, but ot before they got near the launch. They backed water on their beer. They bad received no grisis to do so from the European constable.

Other witnesses were called and the bearing was further adjourned.

1YPHOON WARNING.

The Aclegram quoted below was received from the Walls Onervatory at the American Consulate-Gonzial to-day-

:

Baniia, November aşíh, 9 a.m. Octons of TyrD BOB or over the Telew - Jdands moylag W, & WNW

altor.

REDEMPTION OF FOREIGN CAPITAL.

A JAPANESH AEROPLANE.

SUCCESSFUL FLIGHTS IN TOKYO.

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coming into bearing. 31,030 trees were being tapped at the end of the year; and this number in baing steadily increased. purchased from other Estates, the output from Tapioca-Including the product from yams

The aeroplana' lovented by Mr. Yamada | Di:triot; Mile so to Mile 897.-Earthwork ikred, so far as ordinary azpanditara is concerned, the Factory was 8,165,25.pikals.of tapioca, sold"

RUGBY FOOTBALL.

34th inu, The Rugby match bewood H.M.S. Eents The Grand Council has recommended that team and the Hongkong Fortbill Clab yes H.. Sbeng Kung Pao be appointed Special terday afternoon sexsted in bin for the for Commissioner to negotiate the redemption of

mer team by 3 points to mil. The Civilians the Chinese Eng neering and Míolog Company, played with one man th:rt almost throughout.

tha game.

Ltd.

PARLIAMENT AGAIN,

It is reparted from Péking that Shansi, Ho- DOD, Klangsi. Hapsh, Fokiza and other Pro- vincial Assemblies have agalp elected repro. sentatives to proceed to Peking with a petition to the Throne demanding the immediate extab fishment of a diamant.

CIVIL SERVICE C.C.'

represent the C.S.C, Cleb on their ground at In their Leagus match the following will 2 p.m., on Saturday next, against the Kowloon CC. 1. Jackmau (Captain) H. R. Philler. R. EO Bird, J. McEwen, W. F. Dixo, A. R. Sutherland, J. Mackay, G. Bullock, F. J. Lieg, A. G. File, H. El-Reserver; -F. Bace, Homil.com, AM, Therahil, E, W. Dawson

H.KYC, UNITED SERVICE,

THE ROYAL SANITARY INSTITUTE,

+

RESULTS OF EXAMINATION.--

The following have been chosen to play for the Clab against the United Services at Happy

At an examination for Inspectors of Nai Valley, to-morrow (Friday) kick-off 5_p.m. sharp-Full-back: T. ES. Robson Three quarters: J. O. Robaris, D. E. Dingelly, J. Saces, held at Hongkong on May 23rd and McGregor. O. A. W. Ferrier; Halves: 15th, 1910, the following five candidates pre sented themselves, and were awarded certifi Cocker and A. A. Claxton; Forwards: W.

Frederick James Ling, William Francis Fin Scott, J. Beit-Irving, H. G. Hegnity, D. Gcher, erbert Frank Pearson, George William Ross, H. Bates, G. O. F. Conningham, E. H. Cheesman and H. W. Lestor.

Petch, and Robert Charles Witchell,

The Board of Examiners was constituted s

HONGKONG POLICE DI 87 CO RO0.4. The above teams will meaty on the Military ground to-morrow at 333 pm to play off their Langus, match in the Second Division, Gun Iner Marah will refored,

follows-Hoa, Dr. J. M. Atkinson, P.C.M.O., Hon. Mr. W. Chatham, C., D Francis Clark, M. O. H,, Mr. A. Gibson, Colonial Ve torious Surgeon, Mr. A. H. Ongh end De W. W. Pearse, Aist. H. Q, H

at an average price of $5.54 per pikal.

New Isaca of Capital, Your Directors bavo decided to maxo a further isane of 4,500 Shares (at a premium of $:0 per share to registered

shareholders.)

Director--The Board now consists of W. M. Sime, Tan Obay Yas, A. W. Beso, H. Roland Llewellyo, Oban Kang Swb In ac cordance with the Anicles of Association, Messrs A. W. Bean and Chan Kang Swi retire, bat belog eligible offer themselves for ro alection."

thus established, for the p treat at any rate, on ao ample basis; expenditure, however, is neces. rily increasing. The typhoon which passed about oiled to the south-east of Haag on theigth and zath September caused but little of storm war: ings inaugurated at Taishan and damage in the Kowloon district, and the system bekwan proved of great ratus and usefulness. All Bbatskok stallon the wall of the com. pound in feant of the haute co lapsed through bei g undermined by the sea, at Samun station three jonks were wrecked end a fow lives lost Timely warnings is al by the Hongkong. Observatory accoun's for a very small list of

the japanese TARIFF. casualties to the harbour. The Government dredger St. Enoch ran asi ore and jetties and toys suffered some sht. On the fishing fee,

The following is from the Japan Gasslie :-- however, in the vici ity of Hongkong, con siderable loss was 'i fl cod; misy sarvivats General Viscount Soge, a promisant member from disabled juuks boog brought in by in of the House of Peers, in a statement published coming steamers, everal shipwiacked. Chin- by the Mainichi Denpo polats out that during ese were also picked up by the revenue steamer to list session of the Dier he was a member

of the Tariff Revision Committee. In dealing. Kalpan. The trade of Hengko g was admir- ably dealt with in an interesting sracle with the Bill in the Legislature, the Govern= sbantly alter the clue at the year. From all satisfied with the revised tariff, and that in which appeared in the Hongkong Telegramen explained that the foreign Powers ware this authoritative source note that Shanghai | view of this the new raton could be enforced mall floor, of which, in 1908, 7531fo picafe, without any trouble. Thereupon the Gam valued at $1,717,158, were exported to Chia-mittee placed fuil confidence In, Count Ko Vis ere ports. Is again e posible for a decreas-mura's statement, and approved it ed importation-916,000 bags of the American count Soga is therefore rather surprised to hear commodity, Helps i by the low price of silva that strong opposition has bone aroused in and high price of American wheat relative Great Britain against the new tariff. In short, cheapness appeals to the poorer classes. It is the Government hat made a fool of the nation

and must therefore be held responsible for the interesting also to note that of the 2 million picals of raw sugar imported into the colony blonder thas committed. The Govemment le about 2,000,000 piculs are absorbed by the it is understood, now negotiating with Great refineries of Messrs Bauerfeld & Swire and Britalo, with a view to exiving at an amicable Messrs Jardine, Matheson & Co-The pros. sellement. In the event of the negotiations perity of Hongkong is another expression for not being successful, the Katsura Government the well-being of the neighbouring Customs should submit to the Diez a Bill for amending districts, and when Hongkong contesto advance the tariff, Viscount Soga thinks that this fan! - in prosperity the star of the Kowloon trade must the only a tornative for the Government to boexpected to wane. It is satisfactory to learn adopt at this juncture. He is in no way ops that the general view of the business world 'ie posid to such a measure on the part of the that the lowest polet of depression has been Goremmeot, but will attack the Governmenty reached and that thinge may be expected to for its blander if its explanations on the matter moud, it la an opinion now shared by many are unsatisfactory,

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