1911-02-04 — Page 1

The Hongkong Telegraph.

NEW SERIES No. 8468

Telegrams.

THE CONSTITUTION.

PRINCE REGENT RECEIVES

GRAND COUNCILLORS,

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("YUNG SHING Pu" Savier.)

Peking, Feb. 4.

His Imperial Highness the Princo Regont has had a king

conference with the Grand

Councillors on the subject of

constitutio al reform.

Ho urged thir Excell rais to complete the drawing-up of

the now laws at an early date,

聪大初月正 三歲寶

COMPANY, MEETING.

(ESTABLISHED 1881)

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1911.

A SHORT SERMON.

HONGKONG LAND RECLAM-

ATION CO., LI

PEACE.

T'ho ninth manual tuceting of shiro- Holder, in the Hongkong Land. Re- clamation Co., La. was held at noon to-day in the Company's Officos, Victoria Buildings. Hon. Mr. Henry Keswick (chairman) presided, and thory were also present Sir Paut Clinter and Mr. W. Logan (directors), Sir Hors musjcu, Mody, Mesura, A. II. Ough, A. Sholton Hopor, B. D. Hughes, He Fooks, Lọ Chung Shin, J. II. Soth, J. II. N. Mody, d. C. Peler, A. E. Asger and Mowbray, S. Noitheate

(socretary)

The Suuretary, linsing read the notice calling the meeting,

Al the font of righteoussiers in rown in pento. --James, iii, 18.

For yourly, two thousand years the seasor just passed has been known as the season of peace.

It is recorded in the Hille_that at the birth of Jomar, saine shepherds on the hillsides noir Bethlehems, hoard à multitudo of the heavenly host singing Glory to God in the highest, and on carili nevie, goodwill toward men," chosen an apt time to make known his Therefore Mr. Andrew Carnegie has ift of ten million dollore to further the ene of work-ponce,

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TRAINING NOTES:

WILLOW TREE'S MAGNIFICENT BROWÍRD.

BUY

sliont sprint races, however, this season's subs should be capable of supplying.

fields. Langa

Shellout is being restricted to slow cantoring work only and apparently can stay for over at this peo; a different tato would have to be told when the

Happy Valley, 4th Feb, The delightful weather this morning attracted quite a large gathering of interested spectators within the cuscoloats are up. closure, included among whom were Fovaral Jadios.who.contributed light and mirth to the conviviality of tho moming inveting.

We have to wokomo Mossra.” O: R:

Bukill and Fred A. Cumming from Shanghai, whose first appearance this reason in the valley was the occasion

ing the nudist dequaintancohip, for ny a hearty hardshake in runew-

I have also to record the arrival for the first thing of Mr. King farm Canton, who will bogen in the saddle on Mossra. Slade and Balooh's poules.

CRUBY GALLOP

Inst quarter 38 Neue.

Auchendolly (Julstone) Kuils, 1.41,

Tad (Boy up), 1 mile, 2.19, last qunrtor 15, socs.

Blowing Chief, one mile, 2.21, last quartor 04.

觀四月二英港香

THE T. K. K.

CONNECTS STEAKER SERVICH. WITH AMERICAN RAILWAY,

136 PER ANNUM, **-*- SINGLE.COM."10%LIENTS.

The Weather Forecast.

CHANGE

RAIN

FAIR

STORIN

VERY DAY

As our roadors are aware, the Tojo Risen Kais' a rocóntly severed its con nection with the Pacific Steamship Com- pany, and bas rundo. its railway' egunda- tion in the United States with tho Western Pacifle Railway which inau- gurated its service in August last year. Passengers proceed from Honolulu to San Francisco. Artesian (Gegg), ono milo, 2.20, list, The Wastera Paville Railway is ono quarter 34.

of the many branches of the Gould sys» Perhaps (Gogg), 14 miles, 3,45, list | tem ond is 927 miles long, extending quarter 87'race.

froin San Francisco oh the Phalffo coats to Salt Lake City in Utah, through the rast agricultural fruit and timber territory of California and the grant coal and mineral mesures of Utah and Colorado. At Salt Lake City tho tie milway connection with the Denver and Ris Grando Railroad, through which connections are made with the Burling- ton Union Pacific, Rock Island, Misunding at 10 am to day, 0.00 fhelter.

A pony that has come on lately is Alnority,nud he may prove the surprise of the meeting.

OLD PONIKO.

The Chairman maid-Gentlemon,—

If this modern Croesus thinks peace The report and necounts having been in be purchase 1, like land or labour, he your hands for some days past mág, 1

is mistaken. If he thinks it can be

The outstanding features of this

Of the bunch of old ponies first at- think, bo takon on read. This incrassured to mankind by the payment, of morning's training was the phenomenal tention is claimed by the Rases. Little in oant invested in properties is

so much cash annually, he is again wis gallop which stands to the rolit of Mr. Geta Hare and Spring Rose were boti taken. Tonsildy he is wise enough to F. B. Marshall's candidato for Derby out out this morning. The Gem to all brought about by the purchase of pro- porty at Kennedy Town upon which the know that the greatest rent value of ble honours. This pony covered 14 miles seems to be off colour and did Company held a second mortgage. The gift--for it is sun when menin 2.48, laet silo 2.18, last quarter 38 not gallop in his old fine styls. first mortgagees being put the properly the publicity it gives to pesca

sured by his financial ability !—lies. in secs. It was the consensus of opinion that up to publie anction, to protect mar-elves

in this pari no grifin has yet been knows weslaught it în at a cost of $156,000,

Millions of men and women are thus to go over the distanco in the remark-

the sillions may be a few who will Tree this morn continue to think after the news has,

and

Hour Pacific, Hill Lines, and other milways.runching all points both east, north and south.

and ordered the formation of a and we have now arranged a leass the caused to think about peace. Among able time accomplished by Willow Rejortel, who is in the pink of condi-, rangnized for many year: the most

cabinet next month..

THE REGENT.

of for a term of fire yours at a monthly rental of $1,500 plus ratas.

The

-Cecile Rose (late Vespasian Royal Rovo are in good fettle and will be dangerous wherever they start..

The emne may be said of John Peel's

tion. For distances up to 1-1/2 miles this pony will take a lot of beating. I can

looking in ospital trim.

néquisition of this pamperty accounts inalet, or beun paled by some vasterpanion, was a little slower in his garconscientiously my that this pony is

part for the reduction in the amount shown as invested in mortgagui, bal you will have noticed in the profit and loss decanut that we have written off itiis acount the sum of $10,123.62. DISPENSES WITH NEW YEAR The torn is receivable used in the

CEREMONIES,

(Yusa Suisa Po" Servier,)

Peking, Feb. 4. The Prisco Reg at di pens with many of the New Your

cor m-nies out of consideration

for bi- ministers:

outsuring of unearned profits.

As they think, they probably will dig dosa ricardo the pure ore of truth about par

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They may can man some sneha gem as this, that powe is not to be profit and loss neonist would perhaps gined though ney but through the kavi been better öxpressed no invet-right adjustment of the human lost to monts in mortgages". "Your" dir- liuman relations. actors deemed this earse a better policy than that of "writing, up the galts of the property purchase by a similar amount. While this sun appoirs at the present mourent as a loss to the Company it must. He borad in mind that in the event

Apple Troo, the, Willow's stable com-

but had a better finish, his whole time being about 2.b, last quarter 50 80:8,

Coronation Road (Burkill ay) covered 1-1/4 miles in 2.40, last quarter 32.2. This pony does not seem to please his optios as to his chat for the bius ribbon of the meeting. The genera impression is that he lacks stamina.

Palo d'Or Rose was sent the full Dely distant this ho necomplish 3.91, last quarter 92-2/5 secs. Aurora Rago nud Gardonia Rose troll alster distances rather more slowly than the Derby contestants.

Anebetoon, John Peel's represents tivo, also claim the erolit of a very fis perfarmed this morning. His miles in 38, last quarter 32, way partienlrly plsssing. Anchondoon did

fish. Ewa has very handsome not appear to be rid op out at the

Centuries of misloading have led me to think of money us this univormlin panca. It is the guest cursall in the ostination of the majority. What money will not do cannot be done!

Yet the most wonderful changes mado in ali bistory are due to the life and teachings of One who had ru money to give for Any purpose; Our who gave him-elf instond.

fa als n the property, which now stands in our builts"at actual cast prize, expe) rosive such a sum as will nors than wipe out this $19,000. I addition to this' rosently required pro-

He came to bring peace, not the perty the Company owps some 681,887 | sort of ponce that needs sort of steal

Blackmore Vale, enjoying a splendid reputation at Gymkhana medlings, is of followers at the part." I should sam to command quite a decent string not at all be surprised if he wins one of the confined races.

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On the 4th 12.05 a.m.-Exoph over N. Chint the Incometer has risent generally, particularly at the Japausad stations.

Pressra is still low over Pacific to the N.E, of Japan, and the antiuyclonic aros reiusins over the Yangtze valley.

vail over the China So

Strong tronsoon will continua to pră

Hongkong Rainfall in the 24 hour

FongÖRST DISTRICT. 1.-Hongkong and Neighbourhood, N.E. winds, fresh; fine.

2-Formosa Channel, N.E. winds,

strong

1.

The route by which the new road pierces the Siores Novadny has been

desirable of all, but the of "ning of such a railway through the wil sad tortuous Feather Biver canyon an the Sierras was considered as a mergúre, beateHongkong and Hains, of the great expente, and difficulties of constrution. The drgan, however, has triumph of this not truscontinental boon realised by the enginesting fine

B-South coast of China between Hongkong and Lake, same as Nor

No. 4-Bouth out of Chin betion

The remarkable features of the Wastern Pacific Railway aro its low grades, permanent construction and freedom from snow drifts, which count for conveyance and comfort for passengers. greater garning power, faster and safer

FIRE AT WANDHAL A fire broke oat at 1 o'clock this morning at No. 6, MeGregor Strost Wanchai. The fire started on the ground flour, which was occupied by a mature chair dealer. The damage done to the goods, unsured, in this stora“ was $700:-

Marshall's three old ponios-Cherry Maple and Chore Tre-are all fit and well. A luck to our Foochow visitor! mine. shows himself to Fo an obnormally Cherry Tree in covering one milein 1.1/8 fast racer. In fact he was very unlucky in order to seguro the low grade of not gutted and the fire spread to the top The whole of the above building was in losing the Shanghai Criterion Stakes.

Tre is a persons obscura in able amount of bridge bailding and place, fortunately, the brigade succoodsd over I par oent. at any point, a consider-floor of the nott mouse. At this latter moin, but the owner places home re-tunndling had to be done. lines on him for long distance events.

The in putting the fire out, which Insted elevation of the summit of the, Sfermas for fully two hours. Maple Tron, when a very fine where the new road renolites is 2000

The houses are three-storied buildinga

his excellent performance this soason. hardly looks like capable of repeating me in the Champions hors last your

entering California, and it to exprotad Sassoon & Co. feet lower than any other railroad line and are owned by Mosato. David

that a show shedi' él!! be needed.

Saare feet at Kowloɔn Point mul Yateships and armed men, but the soit that is ony in him dad his chances of earrying He will cause no surprise by santclung The advantages of this fiet are inestim-THE NEW "TELEGRAPH."

unti, all with excellent water frontage safeguarded by kútulness, generosity and

the Blend Siror past the winning post

With the Grand Councillors | and which all stand tosby on our hooks morey. The sort that hears 87 marks in the classic event of the neoting

they were received at 9 a.m. on

New Year's Day, and by moon a'l had ↑ aïd their res; ceta

д

Not since he days of the ". Ch'ng dynasty has th's New

at detral cast. Qarkuse property at Youtonti continues to be well uzspied und is in good repair. We brought forward at the close of 1999 tía sum of $304,148.17, and after writing off the amount as shown wo are still alde to pay a dividend of 7 per cont, on this paid up espitol and to carry forward the sun ́of $202,509.78, a gaurites of a siilir

dividend for revaral pets to come

of selfishness and greal.

commanducat That ye love one - His patco was founded upon His Fow another. It was foundel als upon that master-guide given to the world ofore the birth of Jesus, the Golde Rathe

must not be verlooked; but whether

and Mr. Johnstons can be reckonod proved. At all events he has the speed the pony is gatos or uɔt réinning to be

upon with consumatto skill in jockey- ship not to neglect his opportunities. with his stylish mount.

Just in Fan (Cumming) 1-1/4 milos The world is full of persons who 2,683, last quarter 30 3/5.

Just in Time accomplished a "tery

sincerely ballore it is në foolish to uven

one of the races at the finish.

Highland King. (lato Kingsclere) Gegg), 14 miles, 2.61, inst quarter 34: last quarter 88.

Groyback (ogg), 14 miles, 3.02

RIDING BOY,

GOVERNMENT HOUSE.

traveller's view point. It asures 13 able both from the rallrand man's and

journey of absoluto confort, unparred that in order to still further improra, Our renders will be glad to learn. by any indisposition beruse of rarefied the general appearance of the "Hong atinosphore

kong Telegraph," the Proprietor, dis- satisfied with the appearance of the paper, has decided to discard the whole of the new type, whiela was recently introduced on the nequisition of tha paper, and used for the first time on the 23rd of Jaudary Inst

The most interasing part for the passengers by, this lina is perhaps the beautiful and diversified scenery of the new Feather River canyon, the Bierra We are desired to state that, through Novada Mountains: the rock-walled the courtesy of Captain Kraft, Com-canyons of the Feather Rivar alter manding the German Cruiser Squadron, nato with glen-liko insantain meadows

A large consignment, difforing in de

'Year au liore: beo of heren should no salks of property talk about the Golden Rate ever 'pro-" I slow gallopin 2.58 over the Derby the Band of S.M.S. "Scharnhorst" will surrounded by mighty mountains, long sign, larger in size, and of superiorquali

aliort duration,

FOREIGN TROOPS

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YUNNAN.

be effecte? in the meantime. That is all I have to tell you, gentleman, but if you have any questions to put to me with 10:ard to the report and comnts or any other basiner, I shall be ghd to IN answer the..

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There being no question, The Chairman moved the adoption of the report and accounts.

Mr. A. II. Ough recondel, and the VICEROY, LI MEMÒRALISES motion was adopted unanimously,

THE THRONE.

[YUNG SANG Pa

SERVICE.]

Peking, Feb. 3.

His Excellency LiChing He roy of the Yun Kwo, ling tel gaped to the 5hroro re- porting the pcrence of a large force of foreign troops at Pun

Mai, ia Yunnan,

Mr. Lo Chang Shit moved the con-

ailing outside of theory as to plan works-distance, last qualtor $1. ad uxcursions to the moon.

Just so long as this is trato, very few porsans will bo so fuulish as to think of the Golden Rule becoming ageneral prae- tise But when men grow out of their blindness and narrowness; when thief come to a point where they can see and will admit the absolute practicability of such a course, the world will begin to wonder why the Golden Rule should not have been tot in mnation long ng

Money will not hasten the approach of such a day. On the other hand, it will deby its coming.

SUBSORTITION GRIFFINS.

sed in the first instalment of my notes I still adhere to the opinion expros- su Wednesday last to the effect that o far ono pay, and one pony alone, stands out from among the rest of mid- scription grifies.. I allude to Mr. Morrison Hill's Bantam, who will probably be ridden by Mr. Vida. Up to the prest fliers is not one Whether he can stay remains to be soon.

gemine stayor' samong the "asha,"

Jack Spriggon, who has up to now enjoyed raflor, bubble reputation, Rightosusnes, fairness, justise, hon-tterly falled this morning when called esty—these things will bring it quickly upon to go 14 miles; his whole time

And these things can be given by any 3.36-was good, but bin last half mile one, no matter how poor in materialin 1.16 with the last quarter 89, nes Mr. A. H. Qugh movod-tha-ro-possessions. They are God's riches does not betray that spood which can elation of Messra, Lory and Logan to placed in the hands of moon for the bet the directorato.

Mr. Ho Took seconded the mation which was carried unanimously.“

Mr. E. L. Hughes moved the re- election of Messrs. W. II. Potts and A.

firmation of the appointment as directors Mussr S. A: Levy and W. Logan, who fuel been invited to join the Board in place of Messrs. C. S. Gubbay and , E. Shellim, rosignol." "

Mr. A. S. A gor seconded and the motion was agreed to

O'D. Gourlin as nuditors.

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Mr. J. II. Seth secondól and the motion was agreed to you. con.

terment of humanity.

Your sunro, even though it may seem small to you, is of greater worth: than all the money that could be given. And your share begins with this that you keep,16400 with yourself and with your household and your neighbours?

It is a very easy and a very simple matter, yet very great and necessary.

command confidence for many a long

distance reos.

play at Government Honse on Monday,

het friends. Lady Ingard will be "At. Home" to the 6th instant, at 9:15 pm, when

H..S. MONMOUTH,

ANNUAL Ponta' HELD THIS AFTER-

NOON.

The annual parts of II.M.S. Mon- macacing at 1.1 on the parade ground mouth were held this afternoon, com-

of the Naval Yard.

The events were all keenly contested, the competitors being in excellent training, with the result that first class sport was witnessed.

daring the afternoon.

The Marino Band played a selection

rowlti-

The following are some of the

Potato Race. First Heat Skinner, reputed to be a stayer, also came to Parmor.

Another pons-Perhaps who was Second Heat Patterson. Third Heat grief when put to the test to-day and finished dad to the world, last quarter leader and 10 men from the F., X. Pied Piper's, Race. 'Open to a 37 0.

-F. T., M. T., Q. D., Daywen and Macdonald's thestnut, Highland Signalmon, Royal Marines, and steun- Burn, was oven moro badly left in (bising watches of stokors. The lender to gallop and must be considered utterly provido a musical instrument, and tako usoloss for any distance. I have to his team, who will ke blindfolded, found An interesting lecture will be given, zellereto my opinion that never in the course. First Heat Stoker rd steami- at the Y.M.C.A moms on Mouday whalecourse of my experience with China bovening, when Mr. Carrie will describe pontes lavó, I soon such a poor mob of the State of Queensland. The lecturer subs, griffins. With only the low ex- has a cries of excellent fantom slides, coptions already mentioned they do not illustrating his enbject, which has been som to be capable of going any distanco. supplied him by the Queensland Tourist Five furlongs spuld appear to be all Bureau. Residents are cordially invited." they are capable of negotiating. In the

The Chairman-Dividend warrants will be rusly on Monday, gontlenen. The people are greatly agit-Thank you for your attendance. ated, and the Vigory requests that the foreign mister con- cerned should be at once ap-

prosobel on the matter,

Among the passagers going Manila on the as. Yuensang nie. Ch. Ambrosoli, of the Schwager. To part and Export Co., M. Gallagher Rev. Father G. Besnier, and Mr. R. H. Sharp.

smooth runcles of water sucecoilty has been procured, and will be used in amazing mpidity, prokanting a pang-improve, the apporrance of the paper boiling, swirling, angry rapids with our next issue. It should still further

rams of mountains and stronus. A and thus commend it to those who have gal gorge ninety miles. long," as already appreciated our afforts. Wa described by a well known engineer. are determined to have only that of This new trascontinental line, to which we approve, none other will ad gether with the palatial fleet of thewer. If the projected change does not Toyo Kisen. Kaleshin, offer travellers to satisfy us we will experiment still for Amerioa and Europe a golden op- thor. It must be right... scenie beauty and of enjoying_overy portunity of viewing most attractive

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travel.· comfort and convenience in ocean

Mr. H. E. favor and Mr. Thomas Webster, of Shanghai, aro registered at the Hongkong Hotel.

Light DWD Kim Inspector of Anay Schools, left the Command, per 8.6. Dellif, on 4th lust, for Colombo and Singapore (on inspection duty).

Mossra. Melotters inform us that tho York will arrive with the German Malon Wednesday, at noon, and the Dorflinger on Tuondry at noon.

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The Lord Bishop of Viatoris holde | a confruntion service on

March 10th

Sir Felham Warren, K.C.M.G., tha retiring British Consul-General at Shanghai, left by the P. & O. ka. Delhi to-day for Home.

The Consul Gemrat for Japan, “Me“ T. Fanatay, will give a dinner at kia residence to-morrow evening to Com maader Tatasku and the offlours of the orutser Akitsushima.

yesterday Icaro Canton. On har voyaga RM8. Taingiau arrived in port down the river the gimbont sustained damage to hor propeller, and consequent ly had to go into tig Kowloon Docky where also will remain for ten days.

The Commander of the Portuguesa, gunboat Patria, Dr. Passon' the will be any. Procession of the Cross this geon, and Lieut. Braudin-all of the kamo ship who have gained soma yor, ne the Government lins we he notoriety in councelion with the Inte intimated its disapproval in a mikrovolt in Macho, are passengers hoing nalqua nay.

by the P. & O, steamer Dolli

The Bishop of Macao is exposted here ing watol. Second Heat Main Top on the Tits instant from the 'Straits. Four Legged Raco. 1. Skinnor The Bishop is anxiously awaited in team. Mackcan team.

Macao in order to decide whether there

Watch and Third Pall, Forotóp.

Tug-of-War. First Pall, 3rd Steam ing Watch, Booond Fall, 2nd Steaming Boot Race. Open to men under 21. Mathews. 2 Bryant, 8. Pape,