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VICTORIA AND DISRAELI..

CONFIDENTIAL LETTERS.

Confidential correspondenca be. tween Queen Victoria and Disraali is disclosed, by Royal permission, in the last two volumes of the "Life of Benjamin Tharsali, Earl of Beaconsfield" written by Mr. George Earle Buckle, in succassion to the late Mr. W. F. Monypenny.

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

whelmed she is with the terrible, Greece has a future; and· I] irreparable loss, which in a would say, if I might be permitted, national one, and indeed a grest}"Learn so be patient." 1000 to the world at large! His Cyprus will be a marvellous

kindness and devotion to the success. Queen on all and every occasion. Talk not to me of dukes; dukes his anxiety to lighten her cares can be made. and difficulties she never, never| can forget and feels cruelly.

Four days after his funeral she visited and wept over his grave and laid on his coffin a wreath; and from her privy purse she erected a personal memorial to him with the noble text, * Kings love him that speaksth right.

The House of Commons is a sonate, not a vestry.

│

I was never respectable.

TUESDAY, JULY 27, 1920.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

THE FRAWLEY COMPANY

AT THE

THEATRE ROYAL.

IN A SEASON OF THE LATEST AND GREATEST OF LONDON AND NEW YORK SUCCESSES.

MONDAY. Aug. Ind.

TUESDAY.

Aug. 3rd.

He made mistakes, of course, as when he said that Browning wan“ a noisy, conceited poet": of "Pinafore that he "never After Gladstone had launched

saw anything so bad”; and of Mr. his policy of the Disestablishment

Chamberlain that "be looted and Disraeli's reliance for sympathy spoke like a cheesmonger. of the Irish Church, with the con-

But sequent disagreement in the and encouragement upon women, they were few. Cabinès, the Queen wrote

and bis subsequant intimate Many secrets of history are re- March 24, 1863:-

friendship with the two sisters,vealed here. among them Bis *Mr. Oladstone mast be aware Lady Chesterfield and Lady marek's offer of a German al- that the chief difficulty in govern. Bradford, are described. The bis-liance, rejected from friendship for France by the Queen and ing Ireland has always been, totorian say restrain the mutual violence of His temperament was such himself, and the full story of that the Old Orange party on the one that he could not be happy, and magnificent stroke, the purchase WEDNESDAY, side, and of the Roman Catholics could not bring out the best work of the Suez Canal shares, bought Ang 4th. on the other, and bə might to of which he was capable, without for £4,000,000, and to-day worth say the least, have paused before intimate female association and £30,000,000. The secret of this THURSDAY. be made a declaration of which sympathy

great career is that Disraeli com. the only effect will certainly be

With all the women who in-bined will and imagination with; to revive and induence the old fuenced him he kept up con- devotion to high national ideas sectarian feuds and to render the stant correspondence of a rarely equalled and never sur- administration of Ireland more romantic and sentimental kind."|passed. And that is why, in Mr. dificult.

Buckla's final verdict, so this DISAGREEMENT OVER ZULU

generation be

"The Queen trusts, however, to her Government, and expecial-

antz"

WAAR.

appears a grand and mag- ly to Mr. Diaraali, carefully to Mr. Buckle shows that the nificent figure, atanding solitary, arold saying anything, however Prime Minister was prepared to towering above his contempor great the provocation, that can oppose the Queen when hejarias, the man of fervid imagin- tend to SDCOUTARD spirt of thought it necessary. Even in alation and vision wide and deep, `retaliation amongst the Protest matter which was partly personal amid a nation of narrow, practical -the reception of Lord Chelms-minds, pbilistine, Puritan-ridden: ford after what amounted to his bis life at once a romance and a HOW PRIMROSE DAY ORIGINATED. recall from Zululand-he would tragedy, but a splendid tragedy.) On the Gladstonian resolution not meet the royal wishes. The himself the greatest of our states- being carried, a plan was concert-Queen, who shared in the en-man since the days of Chatham ed between the Queen and the thusiasm with which the General and Pitt. " Premier to dissolve Parliament was received after his retura, "as soon as public interests would pleased him permit."

to

to

NO HOME WHERE THERE ARE CHILDREN

wind,

Co

receive Chelmsford at Hughenden, in The correspondence with Her order bear his account Majesty (who had opposed re- of his proceedings in South signation is full of personal Africe. But the Minister woold touches.

not consent to accord to the re-Tablety, for they are a specific for should be without Baby's Own * Tha

relations between turning General anything more all the ordinary ailments of in- Sovereign and Minister, which bar an official interviex in were eventually to become sG] Downing Street.”

fanry and childhood, such as intimate, were drawn perceptibly: He even sent the Queen an simple fever, colic, constipation, closer. The Queen began that elaborate statement in which beindigestion, diarrhoes, practice of sending Disraeli blamed Chelmsford for "the teething troubles and worms. apring flowers, which was a con- happily precipitated Zulu Wan, Guaranteed to contain stant mark of their later re- the evil consequences of which to opiates or other bartful drugs, lationship, and which has result- this country have been incalcol- Baby's Own Tablets induce soolb- ed in the permanent association [able and severely criticised bising, healthful sleep in a natural of his name and memory with military_operations.

way, aid the appetite and promote the primrose."

The Queen replied, accusing Dorwal growth. Concerning At this time when according to Beaconsfield of being pajust and the Mrs. Xavier Manie, of Lady Augusta Stanley's gossip ungenerous. bo: he persisted-Stoney Point, Ontario, Canada, to Clarandon," Dizzy wrote daily and more than once-in his rewrites I consider baby's Own letters to the Queen in his best|1082).

Tablets a wonderful medicine for Dovelstyle. Princess Christian MOST DANNABLE GEPHAST."stantly feverish, had no appetita childres. My little girl was COD- writes to Mrs Disraeli-

"Mama desires me to send you

A letter of Disraeli's to Lady and was very pale. Ky babe the accompanying flowers in ber Bradford in April ran

boy was cutting his teeth, his name for Mr. Disraeli.

Sbe

The Prince has not exceeded bowels were irregular and be was heard him one day say that he his sixty thousand pounds, which very cross. I gave them Baby's was so fond of May and of all is rather a triumph, though s Own Tables and they are not those lovely spring flowers that penly one, to me. I have bad aj like the same children, they bare she has ventured to send him beary Cabinet to-day, and many done them so much good. Now these as they will make his room toilsome affairs, and can scarcely 1 would bot be without the look so bright. The dowers come write this, and have to go to that Tablets.” from Windsor."

most damsable ceremony, the

Of chemists, or post free 60 The Premier's wife replied that Academy dinner, where one hun-cents the vial, from Dr. Williams' Disraeli was passionately fond of dred and fifty critics of the first Medicine Co. Szerbuen Road. flowers, and that their histre and water expect me to give utter-Shanghai. perfume were enhanced by the lace to Attic sayings when my condescending hand which had brain has no Attic salt left in

showered upon him all the trea

sates of spring.

QUEEN SHOCKED BY THE COMMOSS..

One letter from Windor that "the Queen is really shocked at

PROPOSED TO LADY CHESTERFIELD.

Mrs Disraeli lett a touching letter in which she said:

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

THE Undersigned have received

instructions from the Cos

"God bless you, my kindest, todian of Enemy Property to sell

Do

Public Auction on

Friday, the 30th. July 1920. commencing at 2.45 p.m.

at their Sales Rooms, Duddell Street,

the House of Commons goes on." dearest! You have been a per-by When Dierseli quitted office heffect husband to me. Be putat. was completing his 64th year, my side in the same grave. and his wife was 76. A patent not live alone, dearest. Someone of nobility was conferred on Mrs earnestly hope that you may Disraeli at his special request, find as attached to you as your and he wrote to the Queen-own devoted Mary Anne.” "There is no greater risk perhaps Bitterly as he felt her loss, he. A Selection of Antique Chios than matrimony. but there is scted on this advice and proposed and Carlos nothing happier than a happy to Lady Chesterfield, the sister of marriage."

his intimate friend. Lady Brad- and white, vases, bowls, plates. comprising:-5-coloured, bice ford.

"She not monaturally refused. 5-coloured placques. Sang-de- tea cups, and figures. Screen with Disraeli had often to use clever Even had she been willing, when boenf vases and bowl, Celedon diplomacy to overcome Queen she had passed her 10th birthday,vases, Famille rose pen holders Victoria's prejudices. When the to marry once more, she roast have and seal box. White Tsar Alexander II. of Russia paid speedily realised that she did not

Goddess of Mercy etc. etc.

ANTI-RUSSIAN.

& visit to London, Disraeli dis-occupy the first place in Disraeli's covered to his horror that she affection. For it was to Lady A Collection of Bronze Ware, proposed to go to Balmoral in the Bradford that he was most ten-Large midst of the visit, leaving the derly attached."

pota Figures, burners, wine cup etc.) Buddhas, Joases, vases, Incense

guest; and not without consider- Both these great ladies had able difficulty did he induce her shown him kindness in his youth. to change her plan. In the His gratitude to them as to all crisis of negotiations with Russia bis friends, was lifelong. I have some time later her Rossophobia a heart," he said "that will not caused bim qualms. Thus abe grow old." wrote:-

To him the attainment of the "Be firm and rally your party bighest office was a supreme round you.' Ob, if the Queen tragedy as well as a supreme ro- were a man she would like to go įmance." "Too late," were the and give those Russians, whose words constantly on his lips. word she cannot believe, such a "Power," he was heard to mut beating! We shall never beter in his triumphal year 1878, friends again till we have it out. "It has come to me too late."

He had no wish for war, and he succeeded in calming her.

To

PHRASE-HAKER

him she poured out her heart as He was brilliant as a phrase. perhaps to no other :--

maker and talker, and these say "None of her Ministers, shefings are characteristic of his wrote, have ever shows hoɛ sɛews | insight --- canskjersties and kindaan Kisma Blamarck talks as’Montaigne writen; -he da unothie Napolean‡ and mamt ku hrilled.

flower

Also

A Quantity of Personal Effects, Books, and Chinese paintings.

On view from Thursday the 29th inst.

Terms: Cash on delivery. Catalogue will be issued.

LAMMERT BROS

Auctioneers.

Burglar & Fire-resisting SAFES "Prevention is better

than Care."

Ang 5th.

FRIDAY, Aug. 6th.

SATURDAY, Aug. 7th.

Prices as Usual

"FAIR AND WARMER.”

SCANDAL.

THREE WISE FOOLS."

"LIGHTNIN.

A vegades

ADVERTISE YOUR WANTS.

WHAT YOU WANT SOMEONE HAS—WHAT YOU DONT WANT SOMEONE ELSE DOES.

ONE CENT PER WORD PER INSERTION

Two Cents # not Prepaid.

A SMALL ADVERTISEMENT IN THESE COLUMNS WILL 89 PRODUCTIVE OF MANY ENQUIRIES REPLIES AWAIT BOX No. --

NOTICE.

THE WEST POINT BUILDING COMPANY, LIMITED.

Riga

WANTED.

EUROPEAN ENGINEER, highly qualified (Diploma of

Polytechnicom), with An Interim Dividend of One practical experiance of Machine “POLLY WITH A PAST" dollar and seventy five cantas par Building. Railway Engineering.

abare for the six months ending Shipbuilding and Electrical En 30th June 1920 will be payable on gineering. Expert Draughtsman, "IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE,"date Dividend warrants may be class references, secka, suitable Wednesday 28th Jaly on which speaking four languages, first

REVUE

Booking at MOUTRIE'S.

CONCERT

D. F. AMELIAS CO.

The first time in Hongkong for the benefit of

Mile.

Music.

ROSA FILOCAMO

at the

ROYAL

THEATRE

Saturday, 31st July at 0.15 p.m.

Dances. Songs and Transformation

Symphony Orchestra

under the direction of Prof. E. Danesberg.

Plan at Moutrie's.

MODES

with the

Prices: $3. Sa & $1.

GINETTE.

A PARISIAN LADY on her way through Hoogkong, will consider it an honour to bave the Ladies of Hongkong call at her apartments at the Hongkong Hotel, where she has on display a most comprehensive and varied assortment of Ladies Hats of the very latest styles as well as some exclusive and ultra chic models.

Hand made Laces and Embroideries. She makes a specialty of altering and remodeling hats of other seasons at a very reasonable charge,

HOURS 10 to 1

4 to 6

ALSO BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT Room 260, HONGKONG HOTEL.

THEATRE

ROYAL.

LAST FOUR NIGHTS TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT Tuesday July 27th- THE

LEYLAND HODGSON

REVUE CO.

IN

"THE SPA GIRL"

Wednesday July 28th.

PUBLIC AUCTION

THE Undersigned have received

instructions

from Miss Georgia Spencer to sell by Public Auction on

obtained on application as the position. "Address offers to Box Company's office.

399 c/o Hongkong Telegraph,"

The Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from

Tuesday the 20th to Wednesday WANTED-Ship's Doctor for the 29th July (bothdays inclusivs) | six months for a steamer trading during which period no transfer between Hongkong. Singaporej of shares can be registered.

and Java. Apply to P.O. Box 411!

By order of the Beard of Directors. MOWBRAY S. NORTHCOTE Secretary to

The Hongkong Land Investment & Agency Co., Ltd. General Agents for

The West Point Building

Co., Lal Hongkong. 13th July, 1920.

NOTICE.

THE HONGKONG LAND

INVESTMENT & AGENCY CO., LTD.

An Interim Dividend of Three dollars and fifty cents per share for the six months ending 30th. June 1920 will be payable on: Wednesday 28th July on which date Dividend Warrants may be obtained on application at the Company's office.

WANTED. - Experienced female stenographer for old es- tablished arm. Beginners need not apply. Bax 103 flong- kong Telegraph.”

FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Abergeldie 136 Peak. Apply 135 Peak.

TO LET OR FOR SALE.

filensbiel, No. 11 The Peak. near Barker Road Tram station. Apply to Linstead & Devis Alexandra Buildi gs.

TO BE LET.

TO LET-For immédiate oc- cupation, 3 rooms suitable fo: The Transfer Books of the Com-offices on Queen's Road central, pany will be closed from Tuesday near the banks. Apply to Bax the 20th to Wednesday the 28th 1402 c/o “Hongkong Telegraph.” July both days inclusiva) during{

which period no transfer of shares

can be registered.

By order of the Board of

Directors.

MOWBRAY S. NORTHCOTE.

Secretary.

Hongkong 13th July, 1920,

NOTICE.

THE HONGKONG CENTRAL ESTATE LIMITED.

ANNUNCIO,

Todos os cidadãos Portugueses residents nesta cidado que ainda

An Interim Dividend of Fourse nao tenbam feito inscrever no dollar per sbare for the six Consulado de Portugal, deverzo months ending 30th June 1920 faze-lo ate 15 de Agosto de 1920, will be payable on Wednesday Os cidadaos Portugueses inscritos 28th July on which date Dividend deverse renovar, ate egual data. Warrants may be obtained on as suas cedulas de matrícula. application at the Company's office.

Findo qu seja esta

praso

Thursday, the 29th. July 1920. commencing at 7.30 p.m. at her residence, No. 39 Wyndham Street The Whole of the Valuable Household Furniture (therein contained) comprising:- Teak console table with bevelled mirror, Chesterfield The Transfer Books of the nenhum acto de proteccao Caq..... coaches & armchairs, easy chairs. Company will be closed from sular sera dispensado sem teak overmantels, fine Japanese Tuesday the 20th to Wednesday Pagamento das multas asisbele- water colours, engravings, brass the 28th July tooth days inclusive) cidas pelo N. 94 do Regulamento vases, ornaments, white lace & during which period no transfer Consular em Vigor.

curtains, bras* electric of shares can be registered.

carpeta etc. etc.

Teak extension dining table leather covered dining chairs, teak sideboard with bevelled mirror, teak dinner waggon, teak ice cheat, teak silver cabinet,. dinner set, glassware etc. etc.

art

HAVE A NIBBLE standard lamps, electric fittings

Thursday July 29th.

ROSEBUDS

Friday July 30th. POSITIVELY OUR LAST NIGHT

PERSIANA.

LONDON'S MOST SUCCESSFUL REVUE.

Booking at MOUTRIE'S.

NOTICE.

ALEX. ROSS & COMPANY MACHINERY DEPARTMENT,

For Stocktaking purposes. From Wednesday the 28th inst. till Saturday the 31st inst, our Machinery Department will be closed to General Busknees,

We request that all inquiries and orders be sent in writing during the period of Stocktaking LAMMERT BROS. When same will receive our best.

Daddell Street.

attention.

The Undersigned have just

Sike Holzmed kin hasi zina. I know not why Japan should received a new consignment of, with anxious regard, and the und news of his death brought from got become the Bardinis of the Miner's Safee.

Mongolian East, They are by

ber this cry of sorrow do

“Words are too wosk to my far the clavezout of the Mongol what the Queen feels; how over 1208.

Double brass bedsteads with box springs, teak double ward- robes with bevelled glass doors, teak dressing table with bevelled mirrors, teak marble & tiled top washstands, terk cherta of drawers, lady's deska, tin lized

box couches, toilet crockery etc.

etc.

Aisa

By order of the Board of

.Directors. MOWBRAY S. NORTHCOTE

Secretary to

the General Managers. Hongkong. 13th July, 1920,

..

NOTICE.

MASSAGE HALL-

MRS. HAN INOKUCHI, Graduate from the Nagasaki Massage School, has removed A Quantity of Blackwood com- prising : --- marble top tables, from No. 33 Queen's Road to stools, flower stands, teapoys etc. No. 26, Stanley Street 1st floor.

And

1 Cottage Piano by Allison 1 Victrols with cabinet & 35 records

4 Electric ceiling fans 1 Singer's treadle machine.

sewing!

On view from 21st, inst. Catalogue will be isaved. Terms: Cash on delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.

Auctioneers,

Telephone No. 1964.-

NOTICE.

Consulado de Portugal em Hongkong, 24 de Julho de 1920. farveira de Albuquerque,

Coasul da Portugal.

NOTICE.

HONGKONG TRAMWAY' CO., LTD.

(Incorporated in the Uniskd --Kingdom)-

Notice is hereby given that an Interim Dividend of Nine Pance Per Share on secount of the year 1920 has been declared.

The Dividend will be parable on and after Wednesday, the 25th day of August 1920 to Shers- holders on the Hegister on Tues- i day, the 10th day of August 1920 and will be paid to Shereboldere on the Colonial (Hwogkeng} We have this day removed out Register at the exchange rase of offcn to the top four of Hats, 250 | 3/8 per Dollar." & 252. Des Voeux Road Central (Messrs. Kwong Bang Houg's main premises).

MOW YUNG & CO. LTD. Hongkong, 19th. July, 1920.

By Order of the Board,

R. J. WILTON, Acting Secretery.

Hongkong, 25th July 1920.

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