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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

A Loyal Resolution.

His Excellency the Governor, Sir Froderick John Deultry Lu- gard, K.C.M.G., C.B., D.S.Ö.

11, B. Major-General Anderson,

C.B.

Hon. Mr. W. 1), (Colonini Socrotaryį.

Barnes

Hon. Mr. C. G. Alabuster (Attorney-General). -".

Hon. Mr. A. M. Thomson (Colonial Treasurer).

Hon. Mr. W: Chathun, C.M., (Director of Public Works)..

Hon. Mr. Ay W. Browin, (Registrar-General).

Hon. Capt. F. W. Lycus (Capt. Supt. of Pulico),

Hon. Dr. Ho Kai, M.B., C.M.G. Hon. Mr. Woi Yuk, C.M.G, Hon. Mr. E. A. Howett. Hon. Mr. C. Montagne Ede. Hon. Mr. C. H. Ross.

Sir Francis Piggott,

Mr. H. J. Gompertż.

Hon. Dr. Atkinson.

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH THURSDAY JUNE 15 YOTT

SERIOUS COLLISION IN

YAUMATI BAY.

Cause Not Known-

Transference of Passengers.

CORONATION DAY.

The Reception.

STANDARD OIL DECISION.

YOU

CAN ALWAYS GET THE BEST QUALITY

LOCAL

BEEF

AND MUTTON

AND

AUSTRALIAN

FROZEN MUTTON, LAMB,

RABBITS, HARES

FROM

THE DAIRY FARM CO., LIMITED, BUTCHER'S DEPARTMENT.

PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION.

OUR LETTER BOX.

(To the Editor of the "Hong-

kong Telegraph."] Sir,-Could you kindly suggest through the medium of your in the Coronation Ceremony be paper that the Troops taking part

frestiments on their rotor to

allowed a small amount for Ro-

Barracks.

the notice of the Coronation Com- I am sure if this is brought to mittoe they would give it their full

POPULAR

ASAHI" BEER

Hon. Dr. Io Kai, also in sup- port of the resolution, said: Sir, On behalf of my unofficial col- longues on the Logislativo Council, and tlio various communities, FERRY BOAT SINKS. In order that the necessary ar-

As often happens on the Stock A meeting of the Legislative which we represent, most re-

rangeinonta may be made in con- Exchango the expected has been Council was hold. this afternoonspectfully support the resolution

Many Lives Lost

noction with the feto in the Publicliberally discounted in advance in the Council Chamber, when which you live just proposed,

Gardens which will follow His and the decision of the American lis Majesty's subjouts of all races

A collision between two Chinese Excellency the Governor's recop Court in the Government suit 'tliere wore prosent:-

resident in this colony, yield to no forry boata, plying between Hongtion at Governmont House on the one in their unswerving loyalty kong and Yaumati, the serious evening of Thursday, June 22nd, against the Standard Oil Trust and devotion to the British Crown,ness of which cannot at present the Celebrations Committoo will had an effect upon stock quotations and though thousands of miles be accurately estimated, occurrod | bo glad if all who propose to at which would be inexplicable were separato this little islo of ours about quarter to ten this morning. tend the reception will be good this fact not borne in mind. The from the United Kingdom of Grent As far as can be gathered the onough to sign their names on Britain, this distance serves but Wailing and the Waying boats lists which are being provided for imponding decision Ins hung to intensify our groat reverenco collided, and the impact being of this purpose.

over the market for weeks, if not and affectionate attachment to our great force, the Waying, which is The lists will be available for months, and as time advanced the Must Gracious Sovereign the smaller and older than the Wai-signature at the places mentioned opinion grow stronger that tho King. In common with many hung, sank.

below; they will be collected on Government would win the day, of our brothron and follow sub-

the afternoon of the 21st June, so that all the interests concerned jeets throughout the vast British, The Yauumali ferry boats con land will be subsequently bound Empire wo are looking forward duct a large business and every in one volume and presented to woro amply forewarned. But till with intense happiness and ono tint enters and leaves Hong His Excelloney as a memento of the fate of the gigantic Trust was joy to the auspicious day when kong is invariably crowded with the occasion.

known there was naturally appre-| His Majesty will assume the full passengers, Both the above-

Gentlemon who will be accom-hension as to how the market state and dignity of the Crown mentioned boats were well filled this special opportunity to-day the estimato is that there were Afr. and Mrs. Smith," We are glad indod to have with Chinose passengers, in faci panied by ladies are requested to would receive the ultimatum. indicate this when signing, E.g.. Early yesterday morning jubbors to express in this Council. our 100 persons on each boat, and

Mr., Mrs. gathered in the Street before the sentiments and our united con averything appears to have gone

and Miss Brown (or, as the case

: Honso opened; but brokers with may be)... gratulations to their Majesties the on as before until Yaumati Bay King and Queen, and we are was renched. Whother owing to

The lists will be available for selling orderswore conspicuous by gentified to find that all the the pressure of traffic or to the signaturo on June 15th, at-The their absonco, different communities, including obscured vision of the helmsmen, the Olub Germania, the Club Lasi- found their occupation gone, and

Hongkong Club, Messrs. Brower, Jobbers, like Othello, the large and important com- how the accident happened, one munity of Chinese, who fully cannot say, but when the boats no, the Consuls of each nation- all that happened at the begin- participate in our sentiments, are collided it was soon apparent that ality, the Banks, the Tung Waning was a joining with us most heartily in the Waying could not long keer Lane and Crawford, Messrs. Kally measure. The tide of sentiment Hospital, the Peak Club, Messrs. of quotations as a precautionary slight marking down all our rejoicings, and in wishing afloat. Mr. C. Clementi (Clerk of Their Majesties a long, happy and **

and Walsh, Messrs Watson and turned when buying orders from Council).

glorious reign. (Applause).

Co., the Chief Justice's Clerk's America made their appearanco consideration as it will be a very His Excolloney waid :—Gentle- Sir Francis Piggott, the Chiel As quickly as possible a tuus-room, the hotels.

and the first picos that wore trying day for the troops con- mon,The Legislativo and Exe-Instico, said: Your Excolloney: ference of passengers occurred, The sheets contain spaces for gathered showed an advance on corned. I am sure if this is done it cutivo Councils aro assembled On behalf of His Majesty'sJudges but despito the speed with which 340 names, and will be sunt to any parity levels. Throughout the would be greatly appreciated. Note our Price $12.00 per cash ́con- this afternoon in order to approve I have to thank Your Excellency this was accomplished, it was not firm which applies for them to day the rise was continued, and a Yours, of

In a draft address which we propose for giving us this opportunity of possible to save every one. one of the secretaries of the Com-good market was onjoyed in the to send on the day of the Corona- | joining with the Conneils of this great eagerness, as is usual in an

mittee.

Street last night until fairly late: tion of His Majesty, as a loyal ad- Colony in presenting this loyal ac accidont, the almost panic-stricken

Tho decision is of prime im- dross from this colony. The re-dress to His Majesty. Applause), passengers set aside coolness,

portance, nu the Trust which has solution, as proposed, reads og His Excellency: Goatlemon: with the rosult that a number of

boon ordered to dissolve within follows:

I move the resolution which stands persions fell into the water and

· At 8 a.m.-There will be combination of capital in the six months is the most powerful The Executive and Legislative in my nun, and which I have were drowned.

Review of the Troops and a Naval United States. He would be Councils and judges of Hong-road to you. I shall have great Number of Missing Unknown kong, on behalf of Your Majesty' this telegram, which is seat on coming from launches, of which a march past; after which there that the men who have been able port of Police Court proceedings

plonsure in confirming by letter

Assistance was quickly forth- Contingent in Happy Valloy and sanguine, however, who imaginos humbly to offer their loyal and the 22nd, and in transmitting there is always a large number in will be a dimna orice. The to build up this gigantic Trust in your issue of 13th instant, you to Their Majestios the loyal the harbour, and everything was Naval Contingent und Troops will are going to be snuffed out in make mention of two mon having of Your Majesty as King, and by the Senior Unofficial Member had the ill-fortune to be precipi- Queen's Road East, turning down likely that they will find some re- from Kowloon Godowns and also FOR SHANGHAI, MOJI, KOBE on the occasion of the Coronation speeches which have been made done to save the lives of those who then parc Barracks, along obodionce to the law. It is more been charged with stealing van Paperer, and of Her Majesty of the Executive Council and the tated into the water. One man by the ladder Street, Queen's course whereby the same interests of his Worship's remarks anent Queen Mary. We pray that the Senior Unofficial Member of the was so severely injured, that he Prayn, up Pedder Street, Queen's will prevail underu different form. the gross negligence displayed in event which is celebrated to-day Legislative Council. The words was taken to the Government Civil Road Central to Garden Road. may inaugurato a long and glori which have fallen from both of Hospital. Despite vigilance and At 11a.m.-There will be ou reign for Your Majesties and then, I am sure, will be endorsed hard work, only one lady had been Coronation Service in St. John's an era of lappiness, prosperity nest heartily and cordially by recovered up to early afternoon. Cathedral. and honourable peace for Your every member of this community. The official police report says that At noon, the Floot and the Majesty's Kingdom and Empire. (Applause). We are all looking seven persons were drowned; in Military Saluting Buttery will fire

That, gentlemen, is, roughly forward with anticipation, well-quirios at Yuunati in native soluto.

same terms as placed anticipation, that the roign quarters and also froni one whe speaking, in the line word to of His Majesty King George the suw the wrecident serve to show public meeting at the City Hall

At 12.15.-Thore will be n of the corporation of which Mr. way concerned this Company, King Edward the Seventh on his Fifth will be glorions in the an- that nearly twenty are missing.

to endorse the telegram of con- ing genius. The ramifications of will give publicity to these facts. Coronation. I move that this uals of our country. There is no

gratulation to Their Majesties this body are so numerous and in-Yours, stu address be telegraphed on 22 oro loyal community, I am con-

It is, of course, impossible to from the community.

tricate that it is almost impossible vinced, in the whole of the British

W. S. BROWN, Juno next. (Applause).

say what is the correct number. Empire then this colony of long The landing stage at Yaumati was the Colony will be entertained. reached. Since its incorporation During the day, the children of to say where its interests have not

Juno 11, 1911.. We are making every crowded with Chinese waiting to The address of Ifis Excellency the in 1862 the capital stuck of 100 preparation to celebrate the hear tidings of the missing ones. On behalf of my official col-fittingly in this colony, and the Yaunati, sampans were quickly will be distributed.

Hon. Mr. Howe said: Siglorious event of the Coronation Inmediately the hows reached Governor will be read, and medals million dollars has remained un-

changed, but milions of dollars MEE CHEUNG. longues and the British section of celebrations which we purpose to sent out to search for the bodies,

perties which by this time are of have been absorbed into the pro- ART PHOTOGRAPHER: the community, I have the honour carry out on that day will not be but their efforts have so far been to support the resolution just merely outward manifestations fruitless. proposed by Your Excellency, but will convey the heart-lolt

gigantic size. Standard Oil has never at any time been communica- In doing so I am assured we not loyalty of all sections of this com

tive as to its actions or intentions; and only all sincerely and loyallymunity to the Throne which agree with the telegram it is now unites the Empire in common proposed in despatch to His bonds. (Applause). Majesty on the occasion of his I move the resolution which Coronation, but wo also fully stands in my maine. endorse Your Excollency's wish

The resolution was carried an

subjects in the Colony, beg most

respectful congratulations to you

The Colonial Secretary, Hon.

Mr. W: D. Barnes, secomlod.

kong.

in moving the resolution. Tous,animously, and the Council was members of one of the most dis-adjourned since die. tant outports of the British Empire, the personality of His Majesty

SHIPBUILDING AT

KOO. DOCKYARD.

Searching for the Bodles.

Strong Criticism.

"The Waying sank vory quickly and its location now is marked by the usual. red flag. Endeavours to discover the cause of the colli. sion have proved unavailing, buta European interviewed on the matter gave vent to some strong criticism on the running of the forry boats. He said it was

-OFFICIAL PROGRAMME.

Thursday, 22nd June.

At 8.30 p.m-His Excellency the Governor will be "ut Home* Government House, to residents in the Colony..

at

The Public Gardens will be en fete to the guests attending the reception..

Band of the "K.O.Y.L.I." Tipos of the 120th Baluchis.

OLD SOLDIER.

'Juno 14, 1911.

THEFT FROM KOWLOON GODOWNS.

To the Editor of the Hong kong Telegraph ]

Sir, With referonco to the ro-,

Laining 4 dozen quarts or 6 dozen pists. Hongkong. 7th April, 1911.

Ao-day's Edvertisements

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The Trust: What It Is. dictionary has at one time or public after reading your report it leave, for the above places TO- having duplicate keys on the same. THE P. & D. 8. N. Co.'s Steamer Almost every adjective in the bufich. As a large soction of the: another beon utilised in describ- may be under a misapprehension, MORNOW,, the 10th inst., at Day- ing the methods of the Standard I desire to point out that the rope ligat. Oil Trust. Larid epithets have was not stolen from our godowns been flung at the offending heads and that the proceedings in no For Freight or Passage, apply to John D. Rockefeller is the prosid-Isl:all osteom it a favour if you hungkong, 15th June, intende

its Real Financial Strength is a matter of guesswork. It is believed by compotent authorities

At 9.30 p.m. there will be a that since 1882 its total profits havo been well over a thousand

"

Actg. Sacratury.

HONGKONG. TELEPHONE NO: 1013.

E. A. HEWETT,

Superintendent.

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display of fireworks by the Japan-ion dollars, and that about Autogenous Welding of Steel, Iron, Cast Iron Aluminium and Copper. ese residents in the Cardens.

The Fish Lantern Procession 700 million dollars have been TAI-common custom on launches ply 8 p.m. and, passing along Albany the same day as the decision was will leave Bowrington Canal at distributed to its proprietors. On Jug in the harbour for 'passengers

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must have an especini attraction. A capable Naval Officer, having

to be allowed in front of the helms Road, will enter the Gardens handed down a quarterly divid- end of 9 per cent, was declared, such an intimato knowledge of

nan, whose vision was often inter- at 10.15 the needs of his over-sous prs- The kool plate of the coasting rupied, and he was surprised that

The non-of-war in the Harbour and for several years past 40 por I will illumianto from 0 to 11 p.m. cent. has been paid annuelly on sessions, His Majesty to the full steaner which is being built for more accidents had not happened.

Chinese fireworks al 8 p.m. on the capital. By its enormous realises the importance of his the South Manchuria Railway

A Suggestion. groat estate. From year to year Company, has now been laid

the Parade Ground and opposite strength the Trust has been able o see the bonds which bind the down, and work is proceeding better if fower passengers were

Certainly it would be much the Hongkong Club.

to defy competition and has 200 seattored sections of our Empire rapidly on the building berth.

There will be races and fire absorbed a large number of munu fallowed to travel on theso boats al works tightening and strengthening. We observeals that the power-one time. It is in the interests of Cheung Châu, and Tai O.

nt Taipo, Aberdeen, facturing and selling agencies and companies, not to speak of His Majesty himself has done ful twin screw tug and salvage public safety that all precautions

the number which it has crushod much to bring about this happy steamer which the Taikon Co. are should be taken on all the small

Friday 23rd June.

out of existouce. “The Morning condition of affairs. There are building for service at their dock bouts carrying on business in the Lantern Illumination of the Leader." some of us here to-day who re yard is now nearing completion harbour, owing, of course, to the City and Kowloon from 0 to member seeing His Majesty in and will be launched within a

11.30 p.m. the Far East when on his first week or two. This craft will rank great amount of traffic.

Mr. Morphew of the Public The Fish Lantern Procession long voyage. Since then he has as one of the most powerful and Works Department was noor by will leave Bowrington Canal at 8 visited all the great and many of up to dato tugboats in the East, in a launch when the accident p.m. the smaller dependencies of his the vessel having been designed happoned. He was able to give realm. While shortly for the for an indicated horse power of very valuable assistance; rescuing first time in history a roigning 1,400. sovereign in his character of Em peror of India, will present him-

Prof. Sonnenschein.-Latín is

Felles Circus.

over thirty persons.

self to his loyal subjects in that a powerful means of developing a day at noon, seven, cases of

During the 24 houra ended to part of his Empire. We are sure grammatical conscience.

bubonic plague were notified în from thegrontintorest His Majesty Councillor E. J. Smith.-Politi-the Colony. All the cases wore has always shown in his Oversous cal liberty, social justice, and Chinose. One case was fatal. torritorion and the sympathy evil rights are not substitutos for has invariably displayed in' their personal character." welfare, that the links between us will be inade yet stronger during his roign. His Majesty has enter ed into a goodly heritage, and we trust and pray that many long and Inppy years of glorious peace lie before is Majesty and his Royal Consort, ̈(Applause.)

Mr. Johanson, the advanco Mr. E. II. Tison. Some things agent of Fallos Cirous, which was can be botter enid by a laymann expected up from Singapore in a than by a ministor.

little time, received a cable this

Rov, A. IL.Lowis-War is a morning from the proprietor sint- | weapon which always recoils upon ing that the company are going in

DON'T FORGET.

Wednesday, 14th June. Victoria. Cinematograph,” 9.15

0 to 0.20. "K.0.Y.L.I." Tattoo Hongkong, Khattack Dance, p.m. 120th Baluchis-Kowloon.

0.20 to 0.45. Searchlight die Harbour, play by the men-of-war in the

:

9.45. Fire Dragon Boat.

11 to 11.30. "God Save the King," fireworks in the Harbour, bonfires on the Kowloon, Hills, i illumination of the men-of-war, of the 126th Baluchis. Band of Band of the "K.O.Y.L.I." Pires the 8th Rajputs, at Kowloon.

Saturday 24th June. “ At 8 pm. Chinese Fireworks

epposite the Hongkong Club,

the victor as well ne upon the van- the first place to Saigon. They on the Parade Ground, and quished

will visit Hongkong later qu

Monday, 19th Juno. Organ Recital at St. John's Cathedral.

Sale of Crown Land, 3 p.m. Wednesday, 21st June. Wedding Crapnell-Parkor. Thursday, 22nd June, Roy Kenny V. Carlson boxing Contest, Belle View Stadium.

Saturday, 24th June. Extraordinary General Meet- |ing, National Bank of Chins, Ld.

12.30 p.m.

Stanton V. Caphem fight, Victoria Skating Rink, 9.15 p.m.

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