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was there less ground for alarm during the two past years? To continue: "The Cantonese natives have never ceased to summon their fellow countrymen with threats from the 'foreign' town, sending thither incendiaries and robbers, falling on foreigners even in the harbour, artfully tunnelling beneath the Bank of India, and the like.
Evidently we differ from a decreasing Chinese population and live in a state of perpetual terror-which, Lowever, does not show on the surface. Prince UKHTOMSKI also informs his renders that the model hotel on the island of Hongkong is kept by Chinese, Similarly interesting information is given about Singapore, where the Prince speculates whether it w be necessary to arm the Malays as a counterpoise to the Chinese. Then too we are told that there are few beggars in China (a sight of the beggars in Canton might enlighten him); that the Chinese. regard Russia as a friend and neighbour, not as a predatory foe; that the English are not likely to hesitate to exploit the Chinese as they have wrested money from the Hindus; and so on. But enough bas been quoted to show that the Russian writer has laid before the readers of the Contemporary Review a tissue of absurdities, if it be not indeed an elaborate skit.
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CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT. DoYLE, the novelist who has laboured so hard to rebut the slanders on the British Army in South Africa, and Mr. F. C. BURNAND, the editor of Punch. Painting | has two honours in addition to that gained by Mr. WATTS, the Presidents of the Royal Academy and the Royal Society of Painters in Water Colours, Sir E. J. PoYNTER and Mr. E. A. WATERLOW being made baronet and knight respectively. In the Law, Sir G. H. LEWIS becomes a baronet and Sir F. H. JEUNE a G.C.B. before us is a lengthy one, but it will be The list we have seen that it is not complete. The higher placed members of the Government are not recognised, in spite of the semi-official reports which have been in circulation about the honours about to be theirs. It may therefore be concluded that when the actual Coronation takes place a further list will be published.
MEDICAL INSPECTION OF ARRIVALS.
CORONATION EVENTS
PRESENTATION OF ÅDDRESSES “ UNVEILING OF THE NEW STATUE.
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vities arranged for in Hongkong lias, in common Though the programme of Coronation festi- with those of other parts of the Empire, bestf departed from in its entirety almost upon the receipt of the news of the illness of His Majesty.
were subsequently received concerning Hi the telegrams, official on otherwise, which King Edward, the reassuring nature of
Majesty's health impelled His Excellency, the Officer Administering the Government to ap prove of the desire of the Coronation Committee to permit certain parts of the cerembates to be carried through as originally intendöd.
pressed the wish to have adopted, so that As it transpired, this line of action was precisely that which the King had ex the decision locally arrived at was a wise and proper estimate of His Majesty's feelings' in' regard to this matter. Those parts of the celebrations carried out on the 5th inst." were the presentation of the loyal Addresses from (Daily Press, 12th July.)
the general community, the Masonic craft, and! the Chinese welfare of Hongkong, and it may be onnaught. Both functious passed off most Those who are interested in the future nnveiling of the statue of H.R.H. the Duke" of, community; and the formal presumed that all residents in this Colony successfully, in good weather. As the presents may be put in this class, will be glad to see
tion of the Addresses took place in Government that the Sanitary Board on Thursday selves to much decorative di play or to a large House, the proceedings did not lend them. voted for a medical inspection of all passengers arriving in this Colony from theo remony of unveiling the statue, which is assemblage of people on the other hand, the (Daily Press, 11th July.)
China coast and neighbourhood. This situated in the open space of ground near the Though we have not yet received the step has been taken in accordance with the Queen's Statue, was witnessed by a greit complete Coronation Honours List (which has just left us.
recommendations of Professor SIMPSON, who concourse of people and had much in it of appears to have been published by King frequently advocated by us in the past, but, the afternoon's events was the announcement Such a measure has been spectacular effect. Not the least important of EDWARD's expressed desire, although it was previously announced that it had been of the Chinese in the Colony, it has not of the King presented by Sir C. P. Chater owing principally to the strenuous opposition by His Excellency General Gascoigné of two postponed) we have, in the list which we been possible to make such
munificent gifts to the Colony-one, a státus' published yesterday from Ceylon papers, the law. It is proposed, should the recom- of Wales presented by Mr. J. J. Bell-Irving, inspection K.C.M.G., and the other a statue of the Prince what must be the bulk of the orders and mendation of the Sanitary Beard be endorsed who has lately left the Colony for home. The titles awarded. Most of those interesting by the higher authorities, that all vessels intimation of these handsome gifts to Hong- most especially to the Far East have already arriving in Hongkong Harbour which do kong by two of her leading business men wak been telegraphed out here, but in addition not carry on board medical officers shall be received with acclamation on all hands. it will be seen that Admiral Sir E. H. visited by one of the local boarding officers. SEYMOUR has been appointed to the new Encouragement is hereby given to all order of merit, an honour which he shares vessels arriving in Hongkong to carry their
PRESENTATION OF ADDRESSES. n common with Lords ROBERTS, WOLSELEY, and KITCHENER. Mr. A. B. FREEMAN
own medical officers and thus prevent loyal Addresses to His Excellency for trans. The ceremony of presenting the various MITFORD, the well-known Japanese scholar necessary delay after reaching this port. mission to the King was performed in the Ball and diplomatist, has been created a peer.
By this it is hoped that the early introduc- Room at Government House at half-past four ¡Colonel O'MOORE CREAGH, V.C., has
tion of plague into the Colony may be o'clock. To this function the heads of Govern. received the C.B. With regard to Dr. Ho effectively checked. But, ualess the Chinese ment Departments, members of Council and KAI and Mr. W. J. ARCHER, about the themselves help in the preventive measures, the members of the Coronation Committee and exact nature of whose reward there has it can scarcely be hoped that so deadly a foe their wives had been invited. The presence of been some doubt, the telegrams to Ceylon
can be dealt with effectively. Fortunately it variegated nature of the uniforms worn by the so many ladies, therefore, together with the state that both have been appointed Com-realises the dangers which continue to threa-greenery which decorated the chamber, served seems that part of the Chinese community official guests and the wealth of tropical panions of the new Imperial Service Order. ten us. There are, no doubt, many objections to make up Less recently connected with the Far East, Admiral KEPPEL in his ninety-third year has against insisting on small steamers carrying received the new Order of Merit, an honour detained on arrival. But the health of the their own doctors, under penalty of being which all will be glad to see the veteran Colony must be paramount among all con- sailor enjoy. The same decoration has been siderations, and the individual hardships granted to the Rt. Hon. W. H. LECKY, the historian, Sir W. HUGGIN, the astronomer, cannot but be lost sight of in the general and Mr. G. F. WATTS, the painter. Lord
welfare of the community. HOPETOUN has a marquisate, and Lord MILNER, Lord CHURCHILL, one of the Conservative Whips, and Baron COLVILLE of CULROSS, HM, the Queen's Lord Chamberlain, have viscounties. The political and military awards are too numerous to go into here, but among the others many of general interest will be noticed. Lord MINTO, Canada's Governor- General, is accompanied in his entry among the Privy Councillors by Lords KELVIN, LISTER, ROTHSCHILD, etc. An anticipated grant is that of a baronetcy to Sir THOMAS LIPTON. So too was it expected that Mr. CHARLES WINDHAM, the actor, would be knighted, but Mr. BEERBOHM TREE does not, as was thought probable, share the distinction. Literature is recognised in the knighthoods conferred on Dr. A. CONAN
served in Hongkong, was found dying in his bed Major G. R. Pearce, retired, who had at South Kensington last month. For some years deceased had suffered from insomnia, and when in Hongkong a doctor advised him to take sulphonal. On the 21st May he complained of being very tired, and went to his room. Next morning he could not be roused, and died shortly afterwards. Death was due to coma from
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account of an interview with Count Matsakata. The Figaro (Paris) published last month an The Japanese ex-Premier," says the Figaro, declared he came to France more desirous than ever of seeing the Bonds uniting the two coun- tries drawn closer. The attachment of Japan structed him to inform M. Loubet in clear terms to France was sincere. The Emperor has in- of his sentiments of friendship for France, and those sentiments were shared by the whole Japanese people."
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an imposing spectacle. His Excellency Major-General Sir W. J. Gascoigne ment, was dressed in full uniform and wore his KC.M.G., the Officer Administering the Govern.
Excellency sat at the top of the hall behind small table on which were laid the Addresses Decorations and medals on his breast,
Those who were to take part in the presentation ceremony stood in front and the others in the rear of the chair, while the ladies were seated on Among those present were Lady Gascoigne. chairs placed round the upper end of thể room. His Honour W. Meigh Goodman, Chief Justice Hon. F. H. May, C.M.G., Colonial Secretary, Hon. Sir Henry Spencer Berkeley, KB., M.- torney-General; Hon, W. Chatham, Director14 of Public Works; Hen. R. Murray Rumore R.N., Harbour Master; His Honour G Wise, Paisne Judge; Captain” Hon Hew*** Trefusis, A.D.C.; Mr. R. F. Johnston; Private Superintendent of Folice; Hon. Dr. Ho K Secretary; Hon F. J. Badeley, Captai: C.I 8.0. Hon. C.-8. Sharp, Hon. Robe Shewan, Hon. C. W. Dickson, Hon. G``` Playfair, Hon. Wei A Yuk, Commander. Robinson, Lieut. Colonel Hughes Be Bishop Piazzoli and the Rev. Fathers of the Hardy, Chaplain to H. M. Forces'; Right Church; Mr. E. A Hewőlt, Hon. Secretary the Coronation Committee, Mr. F. A. Hie land, Police Magistrate; Rev. C. H. Hickling,
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