Hongkong, Apr. 5.
The weather, which has been hot and most oppressive for the past few days, suddenly became 10 degrees cooler to-day, but an unusually heavy fog prevails at sea.
A message from Daguilar this afternoon stated that the fog there was extraordinarily thick, and it was impossible to see half a mile ahead. the harbour entrance being enveloped in fog.
H. M. S. Foxglove will proceed to Daguilar in the course of this afternoon to take up her station in readiness for bringing in the Renown.
The General Officer Commanding, Sir John Fowler, paid an official visit early this afternoon to the Japanese Admiral Monotake.
The Governor of Macao has arrived to take part in the Prince of Wales's reception.—Reuter.
Hongkong, Apr. 6.
H. M.S. Renown has arrived Sir Alexander Duff and the Japanese Admirals Momotake and Yamanashi and their staffs called aboard the Renown this morning and were followed later by the Governor, Sir Reginald Stubbs, and the General Officer Commanding, Sir John Fowler.
The Chief Justice and the Colonial Secretary welcomed the Prince of Wales, who landed at 10 a.m. amidst salvoes from the British and foreign men-of-war in the port.
At Blake Pier there was a formal introduction to His Raya) Highness of the naval, military and civil officials, the Consular Body, foreign representatives and leading n sidents, after which the Prince in-* spected the guard of honour, composed of men of the Royal Navy.
Accompanied by Admiral Sir Alexandet Duff and General Sir John Fowler, the Prince of Wales proceeded to the reception pavilion, specially erected for the occasion in Statue Square, in front of the Hongkong Club. The route was lined with sailors, soldiers and} police. Government and private buildings were gaily festooned with bunting.
Officials and representative residents filled the pavilion, awaiting the presentation of addresses of welcome.
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