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Antiations.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH THURSDAY MARCH 2 1911

sides.. Than Dr. Contlio, fow men aro uven more pronounced are bottor qualified to speak on in a warm than inn tan- the subject. Ho points out that perate climmte. The total al the most exacting climatic con- stainer has an enormous advan- ditions are to encountered not tugo in the tropics from tho, point- in the tropics, as is usually be of view of health; and everyone A, S. WATSON & loved to be the case, at in who tastes alcohol in any shape sub-tropical countries. Hongkong before the sun goes down is cor- lios within the northern sub-tainly injuring his health. tropical zone and consequent- ly wo horo Como within the category specified.. -Bul Hongkong inus, bosides, what may bo culled a local climate of its own.

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HONGKONG DAY BY DAY..

The Blue Funnel S.S. Perseus and loft for Shanghai to-day,

The principle of Chinese in- tegrity is not by any means sacred in Russianeyes, saya lho "National Iteviow."

An Intorosting discussion on the size limit of steamships is the principal article in "Lending Light." *

the

HMS. Snipe was to louve Han- kow on the 22nd ult. for chang, relieving .M.S. Nightingale, which is at prosont-adfint port.

1. Harding, who has been an intorprotor in H: B.

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SUPREME COURT.

RUBBER SHARES.

TO-DAY'S, QUOTATIONS. Mosses. Wright and Hornby favour us with the following quotations, cabled from. London

to-day-

The mortgage was given to securó any sum up to $115,000 and on At the Suprenio Court, before the fate of tho mortgage it up- the Chief Justice, the adjourned peared that it was given for the action of the Li Po Hung Bank express purpose of paying the tho Yik Lung Bank camo on Imperiul Bank. Now what hap again for further hearing.

ponod with regard to the mortgage His Lordship ruled that the was this. Plaintiff in fac onus of proof was on the defond-paid a sum of roughly $31,000 ants.

in the trustees, and in addi- Anglo-Malays

Allugars......... tion to that plaintiff paid the debt duo to the Imperial Bank Bukit Mertajams 4.3

Bortams. Whon the Court camo to rockon

· Castlofolds the amount paid to the Bank Cloushicle....

Kamunings (fully

Mr. Potter then opened his caso for the defouco. Counsel said that the defendants word the sons of the Into Leo Shing, and oneofthem 'was his cóncubino. Dereased left as our of his proporties the Too Hling Bank, whoso business was

plus the money paid to the trustco it would find that practically de-

fendant had done what he had paid)

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Neither our summer nor our win-arrived last night from Singapore · Consulate Goneral, Shanghai, for carried on after the death of Le I promised to do under the family Ledburys..... 81. 0

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The 5. S. Anhui loft for Shang-- hat this afternoon. The passenger's {ware Lt.-Chl, Peroira and Mr. T.

Howetson,

Shooting in the Blake Shield competition will take place at King's Park Rango on Saturday, 11th March.

tor would be considered a thing of droad by a mum at Home, if he lad data to procoel upon other than the yearly barométrical road-¦ ings.

Yet casual visitors from Cropical Borilcs, and Java have been known to flee from to Hongkong summerns from it pestilence; and many a wintor visitor from the Straits Sottle- ments has been glad to.quit our shoras and seek southern rofuge

The Huichow is expected here from the biting north-east mon-morrow, with 2 Filipino omig from Manila at daylight to So much for Hongkong's grants on board for Honolulu.. climate. As rogards tho preserva- tion of health in tropical lands, it The P, and . Assago is expect is true, as Dr. Cantic says,ed from Shanghai to-morrow | that most men become perfect sages in their wisdom, of how to keep their health in a climate., "Everyone is a hygienist unto himself and is ever ready to impart his knowledge gained from personal experience. cidentally, we hoard an old

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Hongkongito aver, just the other

orning, and leaves for Europe via Bombay at noon on Saturday,

There will be, á Volunteer church parle on Sunday, 12th March, at Union Church, the corps to muster at headquarters

at 10.27 a.m.

The annual inspection of the

Hongkong Volunteer Corps by day, that he accounted for his | Major-General C., A. Andorson, singular immunity from sickness G.O.C., will inko place on Satur-

day, 25th March,”- by the fact that he'nte from ton to fifteen red chillies every day, Mosses. W. E. Lang and A. 11. month in aul month out.

Auditele joined the Hongkong this is by no means the only quoer Volunteer Corpson 24th February, health theory, ond hears pro-and have been posted to the pounded. Hit it is romarkable Scouts Company,

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physician unto himself, studying carofully what he is to eat and what he is to drink, many an old resident is able to preserve his health in'a truly, wonderful man- nor. Indeed, it is not with tho oldor residents that the danger 10s; it is the newly arrived young man whoso path is boset with danger. It is during the first five years of tropical life that the greatest risks are to be encountered.

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Memorial and Affiliated Hospitals begs to acknowledge with thanks the following donation to the fands of the hospitals: Great Northern Telograpli Co. $50.

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London Asiatics... 15 3

6 0 80 0

Morlimanis... Tandjongs. United Sumatras 10 0

Plantation Rubbor...7s. 1ld. Owing to profit taking, the prices have rocoded slightly.

The unier tono sevins good.

CRICKET.

The Police Recreation Club

ower Cricket Chib, on Saturday fternoon at 2.15 pm, on their ground: - Mosors. Wodolmuse, Kelly, Fletcher, Langley, Kerr, Mellardy Kant, Ogg, Cooper, Pitt and Hoggarth.

Sing by Lee Fuk, and abous May guarantee and that was to buy a London Ventures 1904 Loo Pak dosired to makoto $115,000. Ho paid roughly certain fraancial arrangements $31,000 in cash and $83,000 to Viow Hotel inounces a mas-

Mr. W. Gallagher of the Bello with the Imperial Bank and that the Imporial Bank which camo ta

bank

apparently agreed to make $114,000. In that way he had the financial arrangement in quos performed the agreement which quorado carnival on the skating rink thore for Thursday noxt, hon if the family of Lee Shing hold undortaken to perform. inst, ut 8 pm. Prizes of a pair signed a guarantee. On May 4th There was no dispute about that. of skates will be offered for the this guaruntoe the subject mat- The Court would also find that Dost lady's dress, and the best ter of this suit was signed by other members of the family had seven signatories. They guaran also given security for much more tood in all a sum of no less than than they land actually guarnutood. The U. S. S. Holonia was to $115,000. Then about the be- it was agreed by the family at for Nanking, where it will spond mostly Fareign wore pressing the $115,000 and an agreement was i Teave Shanghai on the 27th ult.ginning of 1905 in the early part the meeting that they would of January the creditor bank make themselves liable up to n fow weeks preparing for tho usual target practice in April. Flip Loong Bank for debt. The drawn up accordingly. The de- will be represented by the follow- fendants contention was there-ing in their lust league match of The Samar, now at Nanking, and finally a family mooting was fore that they wore only liable to the season against the Craigen- will probably come to Shanghai held in Jan. 1905. The family pay pro rats. However his client to relieve, the lolona,

meeting was most important. The fund paid $31,000 in cash and had meeting was admittedly hold. At given a mortgago for $80,000, Probably the most interesting that meeting there were prosent yot a claim was now inade on him of the series of matches which the plaintiff and all the defend for contribution, which simply Ales Taylor, the billiards pro-ants to this action and another meant that he had not performed fessional, has played in Shanghai son who was not a defendant to his agreement, which was not the was that against Mr. C. W. Porter, this and three other people, caso. Counsel would prove be which took place at the Shanghai who had nothing to do with the yond all possible doubt that his Clubon the 24th. Porter won by family. It would be seen wlutlichts had paid a very large 1600 (receiving 800) to 1300..

part they played at that family amount, larger than they had mooting. At that meoting the agreed to. affairs of the Bank wore disenssed On the Court re-assembling, in detail. Lee Pak was asked to Mr. l'ottor regretted to have to provide a list of the debts which ask the Court for a short adjourn wore owing. This last was pro-ment to consider cortain corros vided. It would be found among the list of debtors presented to the family, the debt owing to the In- perial Bank, for which plaintif was now claiming a contribution, As a result of the family meeting in January 1905 an Agreement was drawn up and signed by the this action. whereby each of the plaintiff and the defendants in brothers promised to contribute $80,000 ml inother branch of

One of the most interesting of the matches in the Shanghai Golf Championship was to be played on Sunday morning betwoon. J. B. Forrier and T. S. Forrest. Both are in the first ranks of players, and the tie which is in the third round was expected to be opecially oxciting.

The oldest residents report that they do not rontember a milder the one that is nearing a close in or more delightful winter than this part of China. In few of our me countries could Westerners have found a better winter climate than this has been, says the “China Weekly Itecord," Shung-"

roeirod at the American Consul-hai

The following telegram was ato General from the Manila Obsorvatory: Manila, March 2, 3.45 aan. Cyclone or trikoon, N. of the Western Carolines; moving

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pendence which had since beon disclosed. They were very impor- tant lotters and Counsel thought he would have to put them very clearly to the Court before closing his address. These letters, he believed, provod defendant's caso up to the hilt.

granting a short adjournment and His Lordship was averse to some discussion took place.

Mr. Alabastor said that he could

TENNIS..

H.K.C.C. TOURNAMENT.. The first game in the doubles handicap of the above tourna ment took place yesterday after- noon on the Cricket Ground, the playors being Mossrs. R. F. Hedgeland and C. Willson v. P. II. Klimanok and Dr. J. M. Atkinson. The game resulted in favour of the former .couple as follows:-0—1, 10——8.-

NEWS FROM THE NORTH.

THE ACTION OF RUSSIA. According to a writer in a Chi neso contemporary, "Shen Chow

are the

the family $80,000 towards pay-only admit that the letters were Yat Pao," the following ing the debts of the family. There in the handwriting of the solici-moving causes of Russia's action was a farther downment exocutod tors who appeared to have written at this crisis:- at that meeting. It was thought them.

1. Russin roulizes that China is dosirable to appoint two trustees

His Lordship gave Mr. Potter Lawakoning and wishes to threaten under the auspicos of

The annual flower show, held to loal direct with the banks and leave ill 2.30 to close his open-China into submission to her

the the parties concerned agreed to ing speech."

demands whilst this country is Horticultural Society at tho appoint Yu Yuo Chee only. A

Mr. Potter thon called Yu Yu still unprepared. Botanic Gardens, was well further document was mado out Choo, one of the trustees, and ask- 2. Slio is afraid that China may Private W. G. Clark of the afternoon the gurdons"

attoned to-day. During the on those torms. What happenciled that he be not sworn so that he claim to refer the mintters in dis

were after this was that they all conmight not be cross-examined by puts to the Hague for decision. for I.K.V.C. Infantry Company is Thronged, the fine exhibits attrac-sidered and they came to the the other side. Connsol quoted 3. She does not like poaceful.. Subscriptiores for any perrod less that one month quoting the following informe-permitted to resign, with effect ting much attention. The Band conclusion that the trustee could precedents for so doing. The negotiations, because in the Sun- from the 20th February. Private of the Rajputs played a nicoloal better with the banks if he trustee was subpoenaed only to gari tiver Navigation case which A. C. Elion of the Scunts Com-musical selection, which was had some property in his lands. proineo some documents, pany is permitted to resign on greatly enjoyed.

was settled by agreement last All the parties then agreed to

Yn Yu Chi stated in the wit-year, she did not get all that sho leaving the Colony, with "effect

mortgage sono property up to

ness box that he had lost the wanted- from the 23rd February.

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The object of this paper is to grublish correci information, to serve the truth and print the news without fear or favour.

THE

Hongkong Telegraph

Noxoxoxo, Tauns., March 2, 1911

EUROPEAN

FOLK-IN

THE TROPICS.

disonse. The chances of a youth

of 18 to a man of 26 contracting disease are about 2 to 1; and to man of between 30 and 10 about 10 101, I never have any hesita- tion in recommending a healthy man of between 30 and 50 to pro- ceed to the tropics to take up work there; but I do my best to dissuade any one under 21 doing GO. Every year of life over 21

We have received from Messrs. 580,000. Plaintiff gave a mort-original of the family agreemontas 4. She sees that Japan achieved

11. Price & Co., Queen's Road,age to the extent of $115,000. gago for $100,000. Len Pale put samples of the various brands of Another defendant gave a mort up securities up to $115,000. In fact they all agreed to give se- curities for the mounts set against their names.

that four men armed with deadly-cigars and cheroats, which they

A Chineso reported yesterday weapons entered a house at Tai hold in stock. These include Sek Ku, Yaumati, yesterday at 1 Rein Victorius, Perfectos, High p.n., and ransacked the premises. Life, Estrellas, Teddies, Purillos, The robbers disappeared with Londres, Little Dukes and small jewellery, clothing, and money to choroots. The "weeds" are all the value of $95. No arrests had of excellent quality and can be boen made up to the time of going recommended to all smokers. to press.

well as the list of debtors, which a complete triumph by threaten- eithor his appointmout as trustee. the Autung-Mukden case. wore together. He did not producoing to take independent action in

Other evidenco was then led. 5. She soon that China can not do anything to prevent. Great Britain sending troops into Pion-ma.

POLICE COURT.

But there was n

A Chinese was charged this point that should be-noticed and that was that notwithstanding morning with receiving a gramo that Leo Pak gave a mortgage to phone, stolen property, The the extent of $115,000, yet he article bolonged to Mr. K. Lafferty, The following extract from the was hosides deprived of all his who bought it from Messrs. The P. & O. stommer Marmora London Gazette, dated 3rd other proportios. Now plaintif Ransor & Co. for $37 on the left for Shaughn this morning, February, is published for inform-claimed from Lee Pak, one of the 3rd of March, 1910, The gramo- Messrs. J. B. Parker," "G., W. W. Taylor, Royal Artillery, to be Bluckor, G. Reiss, Mr. and Mrs. Aide-do-Cup to Sir F. I. May, F. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. R. P. K.C.M.G., Governor and Com Sidebottom, Mr. and Mrs, M.mander-in-Chiefof the Fiji Islands Melvill, Capt. Mellvaine, Mr. E. and High Commissioner and Cons Mr. W. Wagner, Mr. and Mrs. fic, Datod 21st January, 1911. N-Courtney, Mrs. J. H. Brown, Sul-Ceneral for the Western Paci

A. H. Ough and Mr. J. W. Burns.

lessons the chance of contracting with the following passengers -- ation:-Lieutenant Lyster R. guarantors. He was sued undor phone was stolen some time ago

GOVERNMENT HOUSE.

The defendant stated that he bought it, and yesterday, he wont to buy records for it.

The Magistrate remanded tho

the guarantee as one of the per sons liable to contribute under the family arrangement. Before the debt they would have to pay, arriving at the total amount of they were careful to estimate the valjio of Lee Puk's property and take it into account. The guar-case on behalf of a Chinese

casa till the 19th inst. Bail was allowed at $150.

Mr. P. S. Dixon watched tho

6. She knows, that China in

tends to develop Mongolia and establish a military base in Man- churia, and fear that once China's position is made secure, she will not have any chance.

7. It is not so cusy to hoodwink the Chineso officials in negotia- tions as before, as they now make careful surveys and enquiries be-

forehand.

her new understanding with Ger- many the latter will not interfere.

8. Sho knows that in view of

9. The policy of the present Russinn Minister for Foreign Affairs is to enter into allianco with Germany and ho aggressive,

BILLIARDS.

illaoss, and a healthy pan of 50 has a 50 per cent, bettor change of combating the climatic effects and of remaining immune from disease than a youtle under 20,

It is usually about two years after taking up residence in a In the mover ceasing contro-warni country that, effects of

anteo referred only to the debts witness. vorsy that appears to hover around climate are manifested, and it do- A few days ago, two drowning

of the Hip Loong Bank but at the family meeting all the debts:

Captain Cameron, of the s.s. the question whether or no life in ponds upon soundness of wind fatalities were reported in the

due by the family wore rock On Leo, was informed on Sunday waters of Canton. A ferry boat, the tropies deleteriously affects the und ab, and the strength of rowed by three women, taking Directors, His Excelloney the the sum they would oach have to ontto Cap-sui-nuu, that gambling Through the courtesy of the oned up and to airivo at morning, as the vessel was going health of European-bred folk, character of the individual, what pilgrims to Koon Yui in connec Covernor, accompanied by the contribute, they took into account was being indulged in on the night in the Soldiers' Club tourna The two matchen played last Bome now light is thrown on the future is to bo. One of the tion with some joss festival, was Hon'ble the Director of Public all Lao Pak's property. Counsel lower deck. Howeat down and ment resulted as follows: Private the, subject by a discussion most harmful influences upon the run down by a steamer named Works and the Private Secretary, submitted that it would be arrested one mm, and charged Strandring, of the K.O.Y.L.I., prosently proseeding in a medi- white, man in the tropics is the Wong Yip; two of the crew were visited the Dairy Farm at Pokfudifficult to establish one's right. him this morning with being a defeated Master Gunner Fuller cal journal at Home. One want of proper rest and sleep at the strong tide, they were carried Mills at Abordoon on Tuesday last. all one's property to pay those

thrown in the wator, and owing to lam and the Tai Shing Paper to contribution after having taken kospor of the controversialists is our night. This may be induced by away and drowned.

Mr. Otto Kong Sing defonded, close and-interesting one. The by 23 points, The game was a old friend, Dr. James Canilic, going to bed too soon after a

Mr. Walker showed His Excel- vory debts. Now plaintiff ad. and Mr. A. Hardling appeared second game was between Private late of Hongkong. The object of heavy meal, restlessness due to

loney over the Dairy, cold storage nitted that in pisuance of an on behalf of the ship's owner, Mr. J. B. Suttor, Commercial compartments, and cattle shods agreement defendant had given a

Spiogollaltor and Master Gunner The defond int did not appoor Brown. This time the game result- the discussion is to formulate some heat, mosquitoos, or, the elose Commissioner in the East for New and explained the various pro- mortgage for $115,000to pay the in court and his Worship ordor-od in favour of Brown by 250-213.. Hort of standard for the guidance noss which results from the use South Wales, will lecture at the cosses of the dairy and themothods dobts of the Hip Leong Bank, ed the bail of $50 to be forfeited, The last two games between tho of life insurance companies in of a mosquito not. Whatever the City Hall next Thursday, at 5.15 of sterilising tonsils, bottlos, Infin reply to this clain defen-

Loft Half K.O.Y.L.1., and the issuing premiums to Europeans cause, want of proper rost at night, on Australian life. The etc., which His Excellency much dant however denied that the

Soven men ware arrasted last RG.A. Stuff will take place to going abroad to work in a tropical is a sure provocative of ill health mutograph picturos, spocially

lecture will be illustrated by cina, admired.

security was given in pursuance night in No. 2, Hong Hing Lano, night, first game to commence at country. In that sonso, it is and of liability to contraët disease. taken for the New South Wales Excellency at the Tai Shing Paper consideration of any payments.

Mr. Lau Yau-pau received is of the family agreement or in for gambling and fined $4 each. 7.15 p.m. of purely actuarial interest. In conclusion, the dictum is laid government. Sir Frederick Lu- Mills, and kindly showed lum the Defendant stated that tho mort- It is becoming uncertain, saye On the other hand, many down' that alcohol is a curso gard will take the clair, The different processes of manufacturo. gago was given for the express"The Tunes," whether any mili- important facla

Jecture is being given under the of goneral in the tropics as it is in Europe, auspices of the Hongkong Odd spected various public works in the family and the mortgage was will be hold in connection with Ilis Excolloney afterwards in purpose of paying all the dobts of tary review, even at Aldershot, Interest are disclosod on both while its effects on the economy Volumes Society,

qourse of construction,~ ronesigned for a consideration, the Coronation,

.

In 1901 the amount of crudo rubber which caine into France 1910 the total of crude rubber was valued at £2,000,000. In

sold amounted to 17 720,000,