November 14, 1908.]
THE KING'S BIRTHDAY.
THE REVIEW,
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All who witnessed the review at the Happy Valley on Nov. 9th, whatever their race nationality, must have been impressed with the spectacle. The Briton must” have felt his patriotism stirred and his love of country deepened as he gased on the khaki-olad sons of the empire marebing part with a swing that delighted all beholders, while the Chinese would doubtless realise something of the power and comprehensiveness of the great empire of which they now form a part," It was indeed an inspiring spectacle. The natural amphi- theatre where the troops were assembled needed perhaps a touch of sunshine to heighten the grandeur of the scene, bat, nevertheless, it was, as it always is, impressive,
The sixty-seventh anniversary of the birth- day of His Majesty King Edward was fittingly celebrated yesterday. As usual, the day was declared a holiday, and early in the morning crowds of citizens made their way towards the Happy Valley where the picturesque ceremonial of the day was to be observed. B. 9.45 the troops were formed in two lines facing the south west, the positions being-1st line Rayal Garrison Artillery. 3rd Battalion D. C. O. Middlesex Regiment, Hoogkong Volunteer Corps. Second line: H. K. 8. B, B. G, A., 10th M bratts Ligth Infantry, 13th Rajpata Major-General' Broadwood was in command. When His Excellency the Governor, who was escorted by the Hongkong Volunteer Troop, arrived he was received with a general aslate and after inspecting the assembled troop" ha proceeded to the slating base. In a few minates the feu de joie was fired. The field artillery on the right fank opened with seven guns, and soare-ly had the last report died away when the rifle fire ran along the two long lines, followed by the band playing the National Anthem. Ag in the
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guns belobed forth their thunders, again the rifles rang out their accessive tributes, and again heads were uncovered and officers came to the salute as the National Anthem was played. A third time this was reported and the salute was completed. Then the hills resonndel as the troops gave three cheers for His Majesty, and the echoes were carried far and wide. Afterwards the troops
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE BEPORT.
room, or on to the lawn where matsheds lined with red bad been erected from which light refreshments were dispensɛ d.
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As over one thousand persons were invited it is unnecessary to say that the ball room W&S inconveniently crowded," bat after the first half a dosen dances the throng began to thin and those who failed to flad dancing room at the commencement had their oppor tunity. An unfor uante contret mps occurred at the very start, for in the second figure of the State Lancers, a sub fase gave out and the whole of the lights in the bail room were extinguished. The lights on the verandab, were not affected, and in the faint light from these the forms of the partners in the thres sets could be dimly observed proceeding to the Aoisb. Before the Lancers were completed, however, the ball-room was again slight and the programme was continued. There were twenty dances on the programme, not counting the State Lancers and two
upper dances. Twelve of the dances were values, three two- steps, two Lancers, two polkas, and flaslly a gallop.
In the State Lancers His Excellency the Governor's set was composed as follows: H. E. the Governor an Mrs. Lyon; H. E. the General Officer Commanding the Troops and Mrs Chat ham; Hit Honour the Chief Justice and Mrs. Gomperts, the Commander in Chief of the China Squadron and Mrs May: the the Colonial Secretary sad Mrs. H. A. W. Slade; the Hoa. Directorof Public Works and Mr. Tait; the Hon. Attorney General and Mre. Vulpicelli; the Commodore and Mrs. Pollook.
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Doing was kept up till a late hour and sp-cial care rn to the Peak up to 2.45 a.m. and the ferries to Kowloon up to 2.30
One of the prettiest sights seen in the harbour for a long time was witnessed st night. A. the gua signalled the
hour of nine the five oruisers at the man-of-war anchorage were simultaneously illamiosted. All the ships were outlined with electric lights and the view from Government House Was ex- tremely picturesque.
CANTON Nov, 10th.
The King's birthday was celebrated on the Shameen right royally this year. There were three British guabats moored off the Shameen the Moorhea, Robin and Sandpiper,-two French-the Argus and Vigilante -and the
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SHOT IN A STREET BIOT.
CORONER'S INQUEST.
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At the Magistracy on the 12th inst. J. B. Wood, sitting an coroner, conducted an inquiry into the circumstances of the death of Chou Loi, who was fatally shot in the street riots on November dad. The jury was composed of Mesars E. A. Long, C. D. Sullivan, and C. B. dayward. Uniof Inspector Baker repre- sented the police on behalf of Inspector Smith who has had to return to hospital.
Dr. Koob, of the Government Civil Hospital, said that on November 2nd a Chinese whone name was stated to be Chou Loi was admitted to hospital suffering from two wounds, one on each hip, said to have been caused by
· bullet. Не VIS in a condition of shook and apparently bleeding inwardly. Hie oudition" necessitated sa operation, M it was thought his intestines "ware per. forated, and witness operated on him. He found the intestine perforated in seven places. The wounds in the hip were one continuous wound caused by the traversing of the ballet. rallied a little after the operation but died next morning. His oondi ion was hopeless from the first. Hemorrhage, per oration of the intestine, and the bullet wound were the cause of death. tie was of opinion that the bullet must have struck docensed direct withou: hitting any other object first.
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Chief Inspector Baker said be was not present when the shooting occurred. He posted certain constables for piquet duty in the city. These piqasts had been on duty sinos 9 p.m. on Sun- day evening. A piquet was on duty near the "Lad we live ia" Hotel. His name was C. E. Brook, He was accompanied by an Indian policeman. Witness visited the piquet about 12,30 shortly before the firing took place. He returned about 1,30. At 12,80 everything appeared to be quiet, but at 1.30 he brought up a body of pulics, having in the mean. time been informed of the disturbanos. On arrival there he found danse crowds in the street and a quantity of bricks and tiles on the roadway. There wars about 500 soolies and they, were making a great noise. At that time three bluejackets passed in rioshan, and ma e the remark "Hurry up, your men are getting a rough time." Witness told the man to charge. They used the butt ends of their
Road. The greatest orowd was in the lane opposite the old market. When his men obarg-
were drawn up in column for the march past. | German guubent Tsingtau. At the Consulate | orbines and drove the mob along to Hollywood
Then the massed bands struck up, and the most imposing spectacle of the day was enacted. Major-General Broadwood having saluted Bis Excellency, be took up his position with him at the slating base. First came the Mounted Troon, riding past very smartly. followed by the R.G.A. and the H.K.8. B.B.G.A., the next in order being the Royal Engineers with Colonel Darling at their head. Succeeding them were the Middlesex, and then the Volunteers marching very well indeed, the rear being brought up by the Mahrattis and the Rajpa's The troops marched with great steadiness and as the colours of each regiment approsobed they were saluted
r. Fox reo-ived a large number of callers one of the earliest being E. the Viceroy, who osme by steam launch with a large retions of officials and a large number of braves. In the afternoon some enjoyable sports were held on be Recreation Ground. Mr. Fox and Mr. W. W. Ross noted as judges; Mr. T. E Grifith and Mr. C. C. Waloot, E N., as starters and the following as stewards:-Mes rv. J. I. M. Drummood, John White, B.N., W.G. Sanders J. J. Ihompson G. 8. Thorne, H. Porter, H. R. Tickell, B.N., A. G. Wallas, W. H. Robertson, 9. 8. Thorne, O. Eager. Mrs. Fox prosented the prizes at the close. At night there were illuminations, a cinematograph entertainment
ed stones were not thrown. The crowd foil back when they saw the police preparing to obarge. When witness got near Hollywood Rad he saw the duosused lying on the roadway, with Sergeant Hedge standing beside him. The sergeant said he had sent for an ambulance and witness told him to accompany him to the hospital. While they were attending the man the crowd had gathered in Jervios Street and the police having been reinforced obarged the crowd. Stones were then thrown. Daring the disturbanos the polios were armedi with carbines and supplied with bill cartridges,
by the Governor. Sub-equently the troop and a concert. The Baod of the 13th Rajputs, | while several Earopena polios carried revolvers.
advanced in review order, and with this the ceremonial concluded.
The parade strength was: Mounted Troop, 17; R.G.A., 408; RE. 173; Middlesex 595 R.G.M.C., 3; Volunteers, 91; H.K.8.B. BG A., 272; Ma rattas. 618; Rajputs, 617; I.M.8., 4—a total of 2,798 offers and men.
At noon a royal slute was fired from the saluting battery in conformity with the war- ship in the harbour. The oruisers had sl dr saed ship in bonour of the occasion, and the British merchant, vessels were not behind in their display of loyalty.
THE BIRTHDAY BALL
under Bindmaster Coke was present and added greatly to the enjoyment of the day's festivities
SWATOW, November 10th.
Early yesterday m ruing the British vessels in port dressed ships in honour of the King's Birth - day, but, as these were few, no great amou t of banting was displayed. On the other side of the water, at the British Consulate, however, the Blue Ensign wared majestically in the breeze, and in the afternoon quite number of the residents availed t emselves of Mr. Hausser's lavitation to his "at home. " Ai there was a nasty son running and strong northeaster_bowing it appeared that the In the evening His Excellency the Governor crossing to Kukohin was not likely to be com- gave the customary Ball in honour of Hifortably accomplished by boats, and the Customs Majesty's birthday. Government House, as
thoughtfully placed their steam launch at the usual, was most tastefully decorated for the disposal of thom who wished to a tend. At the cocssion with flags, foliage and flowers whil- Consulate the guests were well received by Mr. the grounds in the pale moonlight and under the and Mrs. H1user, Bfreshments were provided glow of the numerous Chinese lanterns employed
to suit all tastes and nothing was left un fone in the scheme of decoration looked strikingly to make the afternoon a success. &ports could pretty. An arched stairway, practically all not be attempted and af or drinking the draped in Turkey red, and studded with electric health of their host and hostess the guests lights, led from the ball room to the supper
I returned by launch to Swatow.
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l'hoʻlukonge had trunobeans only.
P. C. Brook was onationed by ine Magistrate before giving his evidence. He stated be went on daty on the day in question in Queen's Road at 12. P. ·. Couper and three Indian con- stables were with him, Witness carried a revol- ver and six rounds of ammunition. The Ladian constables eson had a carbine sad ten ronads of ball cartridge. They advanced frʊm No 5 station towards Jervois Street leaving two Indian constables on guard at two shops in Qanen's Road, and wiɛnem was placed on guard sta shop near the " Land we live in," wails Sergt. Cooper was placed on guard in Jervois Street, Sergt. Cooper olibe 10 him for amistance but bef›re - witness reached Jürtoia Street the sergeant sent him to nak for the assistanos of three petty ofloors who were in the International Hotel. All five then went into Jervois Street, where a tremendous crowd was at- tempting to breas into shops. On seeing the police and the onloses the mob turned weir attention to them and threw bricks and tiles ai them They charged the prowd repeatedly with trun- onédia and or modt occasions the crowed fell back" when charged. Boms Chinese stred out
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