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CANTON'S BLUE LAWS.

To Suppress Smoking

and Drinking.

Canton is certainly going to be nothing if not thorough. The Government, in its real to do away with "evils” is now extend- Fing its discountenance to tobacco and intoxicating liquor. We take the following from to-day's Canton Times to which it was supplied by the official Canton Information Bureau-

In furtherance of its internal or domestic policy, the Govern- ment has effectually prohibited licensed gambling at a coat of $10,000,000 of revenue, and sup- | pressed the reorudescence of the opium evit in the territory under its jurisdiction. Other measures have been introduced which tend at once to alleviate the general. distress in the provice caused by the Kwangui occupation and to: ON THE WATERFRONT. ly after delivery. The prices paid promote the welfare of the people.

for the old warcraft were not From an enquiry, however, Į divulged by the Naval authorities lately held into social conditions this morning. The work of the Government finds that there demolishing the vessels has been are at least two evils which, if A notable increase in the started and a few weeks more will not immediately dealt with, may number of merchant vessel see the end of the ships whose lead to a grave' state of things moored in the port of Hongkong names are associated with British among the people. The first of these has been apparent during the las; history in China.

evils is the wide spread use of few days. The sudden pick-up in

The Cadmus was out-of-date, tobacco, particularly in the form the amount of shipping in port but that was not the reason of of cigarette-smoking. In this has bean welcomed all round, but the sale of the Fame. The little form, the evil is of recent growth, the activity is only a Bash, it is ship was in commission to the as the cigarette was first intro- considered, and a quieter period last and was capable of much duced into Chins from abroad: will prevail again in a day or two. further service to "His Majesty."and its importation began to The port will not regain its

Since the end of the war many assume importance about the former high figures for some time, It is thought, and busy days, such naval ships equipped with the This

destroyers and other beginning of the present century. importance has rapidly the present will recur latest appliances and more increased, more especially since irregularly until trade is pace modern in every way than older the national prohibition of the

on & sound footing-ships are available for duty on opium traffic. Las: Tuesday was the heaviest the China Coast, which means day there has been at Hongkong that obsolete craft for some time, the total number

85

more

of eight ships.

newer

Target Practise.

two

Competent observers now agree must go.bat cigarette-smoking is taking the place of opium-smoking, and of ocean steamers in port on that

The very letter of the contract day being 85. This satisfactory was obeyed by Qwong Tai, who there is little doubt that the number does not take into account was the purchaser of the cruiser Widespread use of cigarettes in the steamers trading constantly Kent. The Kent was sold for Chins threatens to impair the physique of the Chinese people to to Canton and other river parts, breaking-up and now no bolstered with river ships but remain intact, it is said. Every latter was generally a costly showing that the number is not pieces of any part of the ship an extent greater than in the CAF 9 of opium-smoking. The reckons only salt-water tonnage. thing, including the machinery, On Sunday last there was a total bas been disintegrated, leaving luxury, indulged in by about five of the population; of 80 ships in port. A smart nothing of the ship but her per cent

whereas falling off in the number anchor- official name.

cigarette-smoking is becoming a vice involving the ed on Tuesday is given in

entire nation. It is practised not Wednesday's total of 7-a drop

Target shooting from aeroplanes alons by the well-to-do but also: A comparison of the numbers will be practised by the Aeronan-by the poorer classes. Men, of vessels in port on

the threetical Department of the Royal Women and children smoke. Even days according to lags of the Siamese Arms in the gulf of Siam rickshaw coolies may often be leading nations trading to Hong- beginning on November 1, accord-seen smoking the cigarette while pulling their rickshaws. A kong Britain, China and Japan to notice to" mariners, and a

is given here

dangerous zone for shipping has cigarette is so very “handy.” bean declared. Shooting will be Whatever view may be taken September 4 6

held at and outside Manao Bay |of cigarette smoking abroad, this 29 27

(South of Gob, Lak) and it will be Government is satisfied that it is dangerous for navigation from evil which is beginning to sunset near the area bounded on sep the strength of the nation 18 19 17 the north by & line running N70 through its drain on the nervous deg. E. mag. from North Horn for system of the smoker. This view & distance of 7 1,3 miles and on is confirmed by the preponderant the south by 6 34 miles from section of scientific opinion on South Horn in the direction of the subject, including the London $46 deg. E. mag. The period cet and the highest medical

authorities put into of practise is not stated.

in America assert tbat cigarette-smoking causes nervousness and other allied disorders, besides degener- ation of brain, cells.

British

Chiness

Japanese Others

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The Thoon Kramon. The cargo of coal in the small Danish foll-rigged ship Thoon Kramon. which

of her hull.

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will be given at the World Theatre oo FRIDAY, September 9th at 9.15 p.m.

In aid of the widow of the late Lan --Corp. Way, 2nd Wilts. Regt.

Under the distinguished patronsge of :-

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HLE Lieut-General Sir George Kirkpatrick The Commodore

Li-CeL Wyndham and Officers 2nd. Wilts. Regt.

The Wilts Band will be in attendance, and the programme has been organised by Mr. Crow, local talent kindly supporting.

Prices $2, $1, and 60 cents. -

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FOR RUN-DOWN PEOPLE.

2 Coo-

Hongkong in distress on Monday afternoon, will have to be dis charged before a thorough e amination of the vessel can be made. Lloyds' agents at Hang-

As regards the rate of duty to kong have notified the onwers"

be imposed on tobacco it is to bef representatives, Messrs. Manners

noted that America imposes a

A Helpful Suggestion. A loss of £3,092 occurred on and Backhouse, to that affect and

Customs duty of G. $4.50 per Jb.last year's working of the Black- instructions are now awaited by

and 25 p.c. ad valorem; Japan pool A.F.C. but at the annual

The expression "run-down" them from the East Asiatic Com-

355 ad val: United Kingdom over meeting yesterday the chairman comes from the feeble action of pany at Bangkok. When her

Mr. R. Kettelwell, from reserve G. $3and Hongkong Mex $1.50 explained that the ground had an unwound clock, and the com freight is discharged the vessel has gone chief officer, Kweilio. It is proposed to limit the now been purchased for £8,000, half parison is a good one. Applied will go into drydock for inspection Mr. C. L. Crampton, from re-duty to 20 p.c. ad valorem on all of which sum had been paid. to health it means a condition in. serve, bas gone third engineer, cigarettes whether home-mang The late Charles Dawson's which all the bodily functions are Sumatra Maru Leaves Aden. Singan.

factured or imported. It is true higbest breaks were 1.848 (spotenfeebled. Appetite fails, the that this is a comparatively low stroke allowed), made at Man-digestion is impaired, the nerves The Hongkong office of the Mr. R. J. McClelland, from rate for the object in view, but is chester, September 1890; 823 (an- are impoverished, the complexion Osaka Shosen Kaisha has been leave, has gone chief officer. has been considered expedient to der Rimington, Wilson" rules, becomes pale, there is no anima advised by the bead office that Luenho. Mr. J. H. Davey, act-avoid the imposition of a duty which are practically the same sE tion, but rather worry and mental; the cargo of the Sumatra Maruing chief officer. Luenho, has which might be open to the the present B.C.C. rules). against depression. Fatigue is totally destroyed by a fire in No. gone second officer, same ship. criticism of being practically equi-J. Chapman, in London, Decem-stant symptom.

valent to a total probibition of ber, 1907; 722 (Billiard Associa

No particular organ being the imported article. of Hongkong rice. All cargo in

The other evil referred to is the London, October, 1899.

tion rules), against J. Mack, in affected, you must look for relief the bold was

Mr. R. Ferguson, acting chief|

to the blood, as, it circulates examination and beyond that officer. Yatshing, has gone super toxicating drinks.

increasing consumption of in- At Brooklands H. le Vack, rid- everywhere. Improvement in the which was ruined has all been numerary second officer, Wai-that cigarette-smoking and smiles motor cycle race for the 200 the entire system, and

It appears ing an "Indian," won the 500 blood is quickly felt throughout reloaded. The Sumatra Marushing.

Dr. I coholic drinking Are was to have sailed from Adan Captain P. R. G. Cuming, from replacing the opium evil.

rapidly guineas trophy, his avarage speed Williams' pink pills are the best yesterday in continuation of her leave, has gone master Mingsang. The Government proposes to deal an amazing spectacle as the com-

being 70.42 miles per hour. It was blood builders. As your blood becomes rich and red, the various voyago to New York vis Cien-

Mr. P. Jowitt, acting master, with alcoholic drinking in the petitors, riding, in racing colours organs regain their tone and the fuegos, Havana and New Orleans. Mingsang, has gone supernomer. same manner as cigarette-smok- for the first time, were dispatched. body recovers its vigour. If you ary chief officer, Yusang. ing and to discourage the growing Among the starters was S. E. bave any or all of the above Mr. E. A. M. Sharratt, third evil by the imposition, at the Wood. riding the Duke of York's symptoms, try the tonic treat- officer, Chunsang, has gone third place of consumption, of a luxury machine, and wearing the Royal ment with Dr. Williams pink.

duty applicable alike to Lome-colours. officer, Yuensang.

pills for pale people. manufactured and imported wines

If you are not fit Dr. Williams" pink pills will help you to health. For men and women too. Get a supply now from any dester; or direct from Dr. Williams' Medi eine Co., 96 Szechuen Road,

2 hold before the vessel put in at

Aden amounts to only 3,000 bags

taken out for

The condition of the Siam Maru, the second vessel of the company in distress, which is stranded at Cape Guardafai has

not been further reported.

For Docking.

Waishing, is on leave.

Captain R. H. McNair, of the

Mr. H. R. Dobson, supernumerand other alcoholic drinks. To allow the vessel to go intory second officer, Yuensang, has drydock at Hongkong this voyage one sup'y second officer, Chun-

steamer Empress of Japan gang.

WHAT YOUR EYES TELL

If your distant vision is clear, Mr. D. R. Wilson, superaumer-if you can read continuously will not sail for Vancouver until Mr. G. H. C. Gray, from leave, ary second officer, Kingsing, has without pain or discomfort, if September 20, it is announced.bas gone acting chief officer, Tai- gone second officer, same ship. your eyes never burn, ache, water Shanghai, price $1.50 the bottle, Mr. W. G. Probert, from leave, or feel irritated and you have few or $8.00 for six bottles, Post free. Mr. A Cameron, second officer, bas gone supernumerary second mediate concern about your eyes. Guide free by sending a postcard or no headaches, omit any im. You can obtain a useful Health Tangshing, bas gone acting chief second engineer, Tackwo. officer, same ship. Mr. W. R.

If on the contrary, any of the request to the above address. Williams, chief officer, Tungshing engineer, Tackwo, has gone third least have your eyes examined. while.

Mr. H. W. FiJer, third above symptoms annoy you, at Write now; it is well wortiz is on leave.

engineer, Hopesug.

The Japan will enter dock at Bang. Kowloon to-day for a general overhaul.

Mr. O. V. W. R. Basham, second officer, Kingsing, has gone acting chief officer, same ship.

Kingeing, is on reserve.

Mr. R.S. Bonnard, chief officer,

.

To The Scrap-heap. Chinese junk merchants have purchased the sloop Cadmus and the torpedabost destroyer Fame,

Glasses may give you unexpected two well-known vessels of the

Mr. W. Scoursky, second comfort on required occasions. fighting flest attached to the

officer. Hsinming, has gone The Refracting Chamber of the 165 LIVES SAVED BY LIFEBOATS, Obina Squardon. The, successful

second officer, Hsinchang. Hongkong Optical Co., Successors tenderere were Tak Cheong, who

Mr. S. M. Copp, second officer, to Clark & Co. Refracting and bought the Fame and Qwong Tai,

Feiching, has gone second officer. Manufacturing Opticians, located whose bid was accepted for the Mr. E. F.Carey, supernumerary Hsinming,

in 53, Queen's Road Central, is at Cadmus. The condition of sale of second officer, Luenbo, has gone Mr. Cariochan, second your service, and you can rest the two ships was that they must be supernumerary second officer, engineer, Kiangwah, has gone assured that glasses will not be scrapped in the harbour immediate. Kingsing

second engineer, Ewelles.

recommended unless needed.

Since January 1 the Boysl National Lifeboat Institution have granted rewards for the saving of 165 lives, and since the establishment of the institution in 1824 upwards of 58,000 persons bave been rescued.

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