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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH WEDNESDAY JANUARY 31 1012:

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To-day's Paper. An announcementin connection with the Photographic Competi- tion appears on page 8, where will also be found an interesting interview with the former Viceroy of Canton. On page 3 is a column' on books and writers.

A dead body has been found in the Western district. Death was due to natural causes.

The bodies of two children have been found in Team Taui Po, one six months and the other two months old. In the first instance death was due to small-pox.

In connection with the creation

of the now capital, Delhi, the Government of India has decided

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The Japanese despatch vessel A FAMOUS WAR CORRES Tatsuta: arrived "to-day from

Amoy..

PONDENT.

SANITARY BOARD.

President's Congratulatory

Remarks..

A special cable from Paking Mr. William Maxwell, the states that Prince Dhun, erstwhile famous special and war corres Regant, bas erpressed him dogire pondent of the "Daily Mail,"

A meeting of the Sanitary that the boy Emperor on attain formerly of the "Standard," hus Board was held yesterday after ing his tenth year h

be sent abroad paid a visit to Hongkong on his noon when thore present Mr. to be educated and that this was way out to the scene of revolu-E. D. C. Wolfe, President; Col. asacated to by the Empress tionary activity in China. Mr. Dowager.

Maxwoll loft the Hongkong Hotel, Irwin, Mr. W. Chatham, Hon. where he has been staying, Inst Mr. E. R. Hallifax, Mr. F. B. L. The population of Kedah is night for Canton.

Bowloy; Lau Chu-pak, Dr. Fitz Tow indeed can claim so variod williams, Ng Hon-isz, Dr. F. 245,980 and that of Perlis

and-exciting-not-10-5ay Clark, M. O. H., and Dr. Pearse, 32,740, 80 per cent of the po- pulation of Kedah belong to the interesting, a career as Mr.-Mar-

well.

He accompanied Lord Assist, M. O, E. Malay race and over 13 er cent. Kitchener in the famous marol are Chinese. In Foil 90 per.

Prior to the commencement of

cent. are Malays and 5 or centon Khartoum, and was besieged the ordinary business the Chair- Chinese. The mean poptation of in Ladysmith with Steevens. the capital of Kedah is 6:00

Péking is greatly ovor tho report that so WOMOD, bolonging to t! tionary party and ar bombs, have reched

TELEGRAMS.

BOMB EXPLOSION.

SHANGHAI BENSATION..

[OvA_ON_COLAESPONDENT.] Shanghai, Jan. 31, 9.55 p.m. Last night a bomb exploded a house on the edge of the Settlement, killing a Chinese and blowing in two houses which took fire.

Foreigners extinguished a second bomb, which burst, by pouring water-on-it.

AN APPEAL CASE.

Both Sides Object.

In the Courts of Justice this

another great war correspondent un said: There are three who died there from enteric fever. things that I would like to deal Mr. Maxwell witnessed most of with and I regret that two of the sturbed the fighting in South Afrion after members are absent. I am sure morning, the Chief Justice, Sir Lwenty he was released from Ladysmith.

levolu. Later he followed the Russo- that all the members of the Board Francie l'iggott, and the Puiane with Japanese war with Kuroki's will join with mo in congratulat Judgo, sitting in appellate juris capital Army and has been on toursing Mr. Hewett on receiving the the appeal in the case of illo Fook |diction, commenced the hearing of ortuni- with the German Emperor and

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to bring out a town planning and are watching for expert from Europe to plan the ties to blow up certain minent the King; in fact fow events of M. G. It hardly needs any Lung firm, o, the Lai Yusu firm, city on modern lines.

personages. The pol have international importanco have words from me to show how the Shiu Lung firm, the Cheung- A woman resident in the Wost-discovered many conciled ex- At the Delhi Durbar he was the that Mr. Howett has rendered to partners in the Yan Wo firm, and made widespread season and occurred without his prosence much we appreciate the services Yuon firm, the Shiu Koe firm, ern district has been taken to the plosives but none of the Amazon recipient of His Majesty's' thanks the Board. When we take Ohan Kit-shan.

The case originally came before The rates of Subscription to the "Hongkong Telegraph" will hospital suffering from injuries fan terrorists have so far been to the representatives of the

received with a chopper. It is apprehended,

Press for the services rendered into consideration the many the Chief Justice, and plaintiffs alleged that the wounds were

and he was also the recipient of other publio services he claimed, that an account be taken inflioted during a quarról she was,

of the money dus from the defend- A curious incident is reported rooial appreciatory messages on renders, and the large munant to the plaintiff, and of the having with a man.

leaving India both from His from Poli, statos a Dalziel's tele- Majesty and the Viceroy.

of prominent interests monies received by the former in It is announced in our adver- gram from Paris. A man broke. While en route to Hongkong which he safeguards, I think we respect of the plaintiffs trade tising columns that owing to into the church there with the he called at Penang and whilst can feel very proud that Mr. mark. In the alternative the pay- alterations and extensions to the intention of stealing the famous there he interviewed Mrs. Sun Howett still graces the Board wont of $10,000 was claimed. Le Hongkong Electric Company's silver statue of the Virgin and Yat-sen. He has described her as with his presence. The other two switchboard, the supply of electric the gifts of jewels and precious

'a delightful little lady." light will be discontinued on stones with which it is coverod, Sunday mornings for the next six its total value, according to the weeks from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.. popular view, being over £40,000. instead of from 8 am to 0a.m. The thief was climbing out of a high window with his precious Two Chinese firms in Queen's burden when he slipped and foll Read, were summoned before the to the ground, being injured so Magistracy, this morning, for badly that he died soon after- selling coffee marked “.

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HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1912.

THE SITUATION.

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chickory was six per cent., and a fine of $10 was imposed. In the second case the fine was $40, no lass than forty por chickory being found on analysis.

LOCAL SPORT.

BILLIARDS. --

Military Tournament,

ment It

matters deal with the appoint appointed and that an injunction be granted restraining the defend- ment of the new members. 1 think you will all join with me tain property.

ant firms from disposing of der in extending a welcome to the new-member, Mr. Bowley. He

The Chief Justico in the hear-

hus for some years past adviseding in the lower court found for the Board and he has now come of the accounia, against all she de- the plaintiff as regards the taking to give us his advice more fully iondanta saving Chan Kat-shan,

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Mr. Marcus W. Slado, K.O., in structed by Mr. Holborrow, ap poared on behalf of the appellants, and Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.O., in- structed by Mr. Bonvis, for the respondents.

Two more games wars decided than in the past. Then, is the case against whom was die- between the R.G.A. Staff and the advice was confined to legal missed with costs and it was Hongkong Volunteers Reserve matters, but now I think it will

fendants appealed. by the former, who now hold a subject, but to matters in general. Team last night, both boing won not be confined to any particular gainst the decision that the de- lead on the four games played of

I. congratulate Dr. Fitzwilliams elective member of the board. had heard rumours that he was not going to stand again but I am glad to say that he, if he

Mr. Blade said he appeared for." ever thought of retiring from the three of the original defondante, Board, reconsidered his decision. the Lai Yuen firm, the Cheung The report of the Government Yuen firm, and the Shui Kee Bacteriologist regarding the Pok- firm; the other defendapts had fulam water supply was laid on allowed judgment to go by. The highest breaks were :- Master Gunner Brown 17 (tvice), the table at the meeting and it default. 10 and 12, whilst Duncan's only was decided on the suggestion of Dr. Fitzwilliams to defor discus- breaks of any consequence were sion of, the matter until next a few 10's.

December 29, related to the Hales An extraordinary story was, on worth, Suffolk, magistrates of a cent family of young children living 03 points. The first game was hiura-olection as second

in a dug-out on the common between Master Chunner Brown, at Goldfairgreen, which had District Stall R.C.A., and Mr. sacking for a roof and did not Duncan of the Volunteers, keep out the rain, although the Duncan at the start gave the children were young, four of them impresion that he would win, being twins of one year. Esther making some capital shots, but and Elizabeth Millor, who had he fell away, and Master Gunner the care of the children, and had Brown won by 78 points. treated all cautions from the Children's Society inspector with contempt, were each sent to prison for three weeks' hard labour.

At the Magistracy yesterday afternoon a man named S. Kai, was sentenced to twelve months imprisonment with hard labour on a charge of endeavouring to obtain $150 from a salesman carrying on business in the New

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forged chop. One Cheng Kau, who the police charged with forgery, was discharged.

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TRAINING NOTES.

Course Still Heavy,

There is weariness in reiteration and it is difficult to ay any-Western Market, by means of thing particularly new or illuminating about the position in China. The old facts may be dressed up in a new robs and exhibited as a

The New Spirit. novelty, but the discerning oys would quickly penetrate the dis-

The second game was between meeting, as the report was some- Giving evidence in a case at

what lengthy. guise. As an alternative fiction may be made to masquerade ne

Major Kirke, R.G.A., and Mr. J. A man named 1. Marie Souza, Singapore last week in reference H. Mead of the Volunteers. This fact, but while these may be interesting journalistio expedients they was charged at the Magistracy from South China, Dr. Brooks, players making some good shots. to the unruly behaviour of coolies proved more interesting, both are not particularly satisfying to the reader. In strict fact the this morning, with assaulting a situation is still shrouded in such absolato uncertainty that it is women and also with being in Port Health Officer, remarked that The best breaks of the game were: next to impossible for those not immediately connected with the possession of a dnggor. For the the public aspect was getting veryMajor Kirke 14, 10, 21 and 15, first offence he was fined $3.00 Barious. On every ship which had while Mead's best contributiona revolution to determine how things stand. Probably it would be or seven days, and on the second arrived from China during the last keeping within the bounds of fact to say that even the leading men charge he was fined $25.00 or six weeks the same story had been wore 16 and 12. Scores of either party in China do not know very clearly the precise one month. He was also bound told. Now, he a matter outine, direction in which things are driftlug.

over under a penalty of $100.00 a force of armed police as sent It might be worth while to endeavour to set out the position months,

to keep the pence for twelve on board every cooliep, the work of the Port Healthce was as it appears to-day. We say appears, because there is much going

disorganised, and the gamer on beneath the surface at Peking, at Shanghai, at Nanking and at

ads of It is 97 years since power

agents had to pay thr

ed one Wuchang, which may render appearances deceptive. For example printing machines were first dollars. He had inters

used for

of the ringleaders, on we have excellent authority for stating that relations between the possible the large circulations on ships, and this man had.

1ewspapers, making civil and military office-bearers of the Provisional Government at which the modern daily Press have a new Governmen Nanking, have been, on several occasions, strained to a dangerous has been built up. At the annual not submit to anything"."^\ do.” degree. It is, therefore, well to bear in mind that the Revolution-staff dinner of Messra. R. Hoe The Deadly Parallel.

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A New York telegram to the

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Master Gunner Brown... 250 Mr, Duncan Major Kirke Mr. J. H. Mead... 220

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CORRESPONDENCE

Mr. Pollock-I have a pre- liminary objection to take.

Mr. Slade: Solave I (laughter) Mr. Pollock:-My objection is one of very considerable substance because it is no less than an objec tion to certain amendments which have been made in the statement of defence, and I think I shall show your lordships that the amendments ought never to

bave boon made.

Mr. Slade:That is not a pre-

It looks as if it will be some time before the course will be inliminary objection.

The Chief Justice: It was un condition; for the last few days it

has not been conducive to fast derstood that it was by mistake' going. The inside track is very that the amended defenco was holding whilst the moisture in the asked.

turf on the race track proper, pro Mr. Pollook:-It is an amend- hibits galloping to any extent ment which my learned friend Padunts are not necesanily the of this track without exercising of the (I opini us expruned by our corres-there and any attempt. nt using made in his pleadings.

"Mr. Blado:-We had leave to great care would mean the broak-amend. ing up of the ground.

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The Chief Justice: And I Trials are taking place almost cancelled that because it was aries are not altogether a united body, though, of course, in the makers of printing machines, the Paris edition of the "New York To the Editor of the "Hongkong days and Saturdays, and owners Bequent judgment,

every day now instead of Wodnes rendered unnecessary by the sub free of a big common danger differences would probably be drop-interesting suggestion was made Herald," dated Dec. 28 says:

are very anxious to keep the full Mr. Pollock objected to the, ped for the time. An almost precisely similar position prevails at by Mr. G. F. Read, one of the The "New York Herald" prints Sir-May again beg the strengths of their teams to themmended defence on the ground Peking. Yuan Shih-kai le apparently not quite decided whether directors, that the centenary on the following editorial under the favour of a little space to report selves. This morning several that it was not made within 14. abdication would not be the speediest and most satisfactory cola- November 29, 1914, should be heading The Don ly Parallel progress? The following dont-panies did times much short of days of the date of the order, which

recognised in some suitable way, of a Steal":"Yet again the tions have come to hand, viz. tion of the difficulty; the elder Manchus are disposed to favour with the help of the newspapers deadly parallet has been used. Mr. G. "Gordon $5.00, Mrs. ago, but no-one was too keen on

the standard set up a day or two thas became ipso facto roid. The other objection was against the abdication, the young Manchus oppose it and the Imperialist military which owe so much to the devel- Early Monday evening the Follock $10.00, Mrs. O. Groevenar accepting them.

introduction of the Statute of leaders urge it. In the meantime the military forces of each side are on opment of fast-printing ma-Herald "received a special $10,00, Chiyo $10,00, Mr. W. Mr. Kadoorie's Durbar Chief Limitations which was only plead- the move and a report states that General Chang Haun's command

chinery.

cable, despatch from its cor- L. Parker $5.00, Mrs. Ricluirdeon was in good form covering the delivered in the lower court.

ed after judgment had been

has most with a heavy reverse..

Troops for Hongkong. respondent in Shanghai relating $1.00, Mr. M. W. Slado $20.00, mile in 2-20 and negotiating The case was continuing when It would be worse than idle, to attempt to prophecy, what the the following details embarked at revolutionary conference. This Kom Tong $25.00, Mr. B. K. not be gainsaid that Mr.o went to press.

Garrison Orders sunounce that in detail the proceedings of the Mr. M. J. Patell 8200.00, Mr. Ho the last quarter in 34.1-2. It can- outcome is likely to be. There are so many "ifs" to be con- Karachi on board R.IM.S."Dut was printed, of course, in the Mody $5.00, Mr. A. E. Anger Kadoorie is in possession of m sidered that a prognostication of any value is impossible. Climatiolerin, on January 28:26th "Herald's" European edition, $5.00, Mr. A. V. Apcar 325.00, pony capable of bringing the If speed is essential to success conditions we are told are all in favour of the Northern troops-if ladies, 1 child, 15 Native Officers, three o'clock in the morning, or $15.00, D. G. $20.00

Punjabis-14 British Officers, 3 which is issued approximately at Mr. 3. Ally $1.00. A Well-Wishor Derby prize within his grasp.in matrimony, then Alpha Davis, Other performances were nineteen, Indianapolis, and they remain loyal to the Throns. The lack of funds is affecting 811 men, 104 followers, and 25 about ten o'clock at night here- These bring the total up to Mr. Soares' Diabolini (one mile) George IL Bisel, forty, farmer, each side, but there seems reason to suppose that the Revolution-animals. Supply and Transport abouts. The despatch was sine $800. The work of erection has 2-24, last quartor 35.

have qualified, says a despatch of aries are rather more hard pressed than the Imperialists. That can Corps.-30 mon and 54 animals.given to the London newspapers how commenced and is being Mr. Bolden's Dousel (one mile) Nov. 25, from Columbus, Iddians, be judged by the many dubious financial expedients that the Re-

A Quaint, Excuse. to be printed with credit to the pushed on as quickly as practic 2-30, last quarter 36.

"I'm glad to meet you, Misa Sanitary Inspector Boysh nam Herald."

|üble. It will greatly assist the White Carnation (1.1-4 miles) Davis," said Bisel, as they were volutionaries have resorted to of late. The threat to seize the moned the Wing On Company to-Along about-midnight-the promoters if intending donors will 3.12, leat quarter 34.....

introduced at the home of a friend.. China Merchants' Steam Navigation Company's fleet, and holding appear before the Magistracy for Associated Press sent ont Bond their contributions as early White Bawthorn (1.1-4 miles) Bisel talked three minutes with to ransom rich men known or believed to have Imperialist, sym-selling coffee in tins marked despatch, dated London, which as possible, seeing that payments 3.3 1-2, last quarter 34.1-2. Miss Davis before remarking that pathies, are indications that money is very badly needed. However, thirty nine per cent of chickory..

pare coffee," which contained was almost, a precise copy of the must soon commence. Donations Brushwood Boy last quarter he thought she was just about all

Herald's It has always to bo remembered that much was accomplished before

spacial, despatch will be gladly received and ap 35.

right, and at least another thres The company pleaded guilty This was printed by American knowledged by Mr. F. K. Tata, Snowstorm (1.1-4 miles) 3.10, minutes before he there was any machinery of revolutionary government at all, nd and said that the coffee was in newspapers in the Associated Queen's Building, or by last quarter. 35.

Let's get married, that now at all events a beginning has been made. If this machinery tended for the people in the Press, and was by far the most

Ondzowa Loon (1 mile) 2.30.

"Well, I am gama, working properly funds should be beginning to come in. Still, country and the Chiness of Hong- important Chinese, nawe of the Charles H. Biokling. Marengo (1/2 mile) last quarter Together they walked to

day. It is unnecessary to chareo The Manse

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house to get the license. as we have said, already, the only safe course is to follow the advicekong, but not for Europeans.

The excuse was not accepted terize rush" an act. The penal 8 Kennedy Road, 1

Urgent (1,1-4 miles) 3,22; last minutes after given by Mr. Asquith in another connection-"to wait and ses." ¡and a fine of $25 was imposed.. roodo does that

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