FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 1908,
BY TELEGRAPH RAILWAYS IN CHINA.
SOCIALISM'S MARCH.
Excitement at Hull.
(Exclusive Service, supplied by Reuter, via Bombay.)
Jopos, January-23. At the Hull Labour Conferenco a resolution was put forward that socialism
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The following notes on railways in China in 1907” are transhted by tho *Shanghai Mercury" from the Calondrier- Ansunire issued by Siocawel Observatory
I-CHINESE EASTERN RAILWAY. a-Main line, from Manchurin, the first station on the Trans-Siberian line in China, Russian Custom-house, to Harbin and Vladivostock.
There are throo Siberis tiina to sid
from Europe and wook, and a daily mall
tršio.
From Vladivostock the steamers of the
passengers to Tsuruga on Wednesdays or
AQUTH SECTION:
Han to Hankow (town) Hankow (river) Chinokanbeien Kwaugahwoi Binyangchow Chosanghsion..... Chumatten
www
Tengchenghaian Chushow... Tsengchew
niles.
40
+4
୫୫
135
... 195
...
206
... 238
270.
+
...329 334
THE CHINA MAIL.
SCOTTISH LETTERS
(From Our Correspondent.)
EDINBURGH, December 27. Christmas has come again to Scotland. For many genemntions it was supposed that
nour to Traktir Bridge above Baloliva. He was twice laid up during the cam paign-first with typhus and thou with dysentry-and in consequence of the latter attack had to be invalided home, "Pat" Watson, as lie was called, was one
to keep in mind the Feast of the Nativity of the busiest mon in Elinburgh, and bed by good cheer or by religious service was the unusual honour of being a consultant to savour of Prolucy, if not of Popery.in both medical and surgical cases. He Gloom was accounted a sure sign of ploty found time, howover, to devote himself to the unee guid, rested on the spiritual meat many matters beyond the ambit of his of seventeenth century deology, might regular career. Un the formation of the At Vingohohaien the Yellow River Bridge, unbend on occasion, but not on Christmas Volunteer force he became a member of two miles in length joins the two sections. Day, or on any other day associated with the Queen's Edinburgh Brigade. Into the The net profit of this line from ist the early history of the Faith. But a movement he threw himself with vigour, January to 31st July, 1903, was $2,829,600 | changu has come over our Idons and cus-and he remained attached to the Brigade toma, aid there is good reason to think it till he became Brigade Surzen of the Tho has been attended with ameliorating effects Fourth Volunteers. He held the Royal
Mai
Yingchehaien...
The
ROBINSON PIANO
COMPANY, LTD.
NEW
PIANOS
ON
EIRE
AT
be adopted as the object of the Labour Russian East Asiatic Company convey hangintien to Fengtai.
Passago to Shinnglant, 4 days. to Nagasaki and Shaughni on Saturdays, commaction with the Northern Railway upon the hood and mood of our race. Household Decoration as well as the Volun- $10 per month.
farongsiang (at the 31at kl.) to Yali.lowed by a slow and hesitating g
party...
A vigorous debate followed and taking a vote the resolution was carried.
Tho.opponents of the socialists were: very vehement and on the voting boing announced there were loud cries of "Your'e Mad!"
Mr D. J: Shackleton, Labour member for Clitheroe Division, Lancashire, de
clared that the vote would be a moat
1
disastrous one for the Labour Party
1
A NOTED SOLDIER.
Colonel Vyvyan Luke's Death,
(Exclusive Service, supplied by Renter, vin Bombay.)
г
LANDON, January 93. Lient-Colonel Vyvyan Lake, R.M.I.I., who took a prominent part in the Tion.
tein fremble of 1900, has died
RETER'S SERVICE. Į CANADA AND JAPAN,
LONDON, January 20 Mr Lemieux,, in a statement to the House of Commons, Ottawa, described the mission to Japan as a complet success, and said that all danger of fature trouble in regard to Oriental iramigration had been eliminated.
HA gava a tribute to Sir Claude Macdonald and Count Hayashi, the latier was a true friend to Canada,
Mr Leminax explained that Japan had not insisted on the complete enjoy ment of treaty rights and privileges when they involved a disregard o special conditions in Canada.
Headed that Canada was bound to accept Count Hayashi's dignified 48 surance of good faith, and they could not ask a rising power, Great Britain's friend and ally, to brand terself an inferior race.
THE SOCIALISTS IN GERMANY.
Jostos, January 22. The Reithsing and the Imperial palace were isolated yesterday by dense cordons of police armed with revolvers, in anticipation of demonstrations in
Landen to Vladivostock, 18, daya 137 roubles.
The Siberian mails to Europe only carry lotters and postcards.
Line from Harhi to Kwanohengtze,
of Harbin, province of
The junction with the Japanese line is manda at the Japanese terminus of Chang- chun for trains arriving from the North and at the Russian terminus of Kwan- changtza fur trains coming from the South. Ench Company has a line of its own between the two stations.
The Russian line bns a fire-foot gauge.
IL-FROM CHANGCHUN TO KIRIN.
This projected line, a Chinesy and Japanesa joint enterprice, will be about 40 miles. Capital Taele, Tls. 2,400,000 of which Tis. 900,000 has been-furnished by Japan.
III-SOUTH MANCHURIAN RAILWAY (JAPANESE).
-Main line from Dairon (Dalny) to Changchun 443 English miles.............
Gauge 3 foot 3 in. This is hoing gradu ally altered to the standard gauge of 4 feet 8in.
This lit aith its branches (1, 3, and 5) -was-concoded-by China ora 70 years lese, with right of purchase.
b-Branches- 1.--Nankwanling to Port Arthur, 29
miles.
2. Tafangshen to Liushutan, miles. 3-Tasbilking to Yingkow, 13 miles. The ho does not yet connect with the Northern Railway.)
4.-Yantai to Taikang, Vỷ miles.
Suchistan to Fashion, 37 miles (with two short branches to the coal mines). -Changchun to Kwangchengtze, 5 miles (line connecting with the Man- churian
f.-Tine from Mukden to Antang. Nar- row 2 feet 6 in. gauge, 186 miles. Lonserl by convention between China and Japan for 18 years on 22nd Doc., 15.
the Palu, is I-chow (Wija), the terminus of posite Altung, on the right back of the Korean line.
From Dairen to Kyrangchengtze by rail, 46 miles Front Nowchwang to Kwang chongtze 330 miles.
TV.
IMPERIAL RAILWAYS OF NORTH CHINA OR PEKING MURDEN (KISOFENG). -Line from Peking to Mukden. repurchase of the section from Sinmin to This has become the main line since the Mukden in June, 107, at the cost of $1,648,000,
Peking (Tsionmen; to
Tientsin ...
Tangku... Shanhaikwan Chinchowfu
Kompangtze Sinminta... Kisliuko... Mukden
miles.
88
... 113 ... 260
378
... 409
179
***
488
... 621
The junction with the Manchurian line ia nande at Mukden; there is a question of segend station in that town. The wood- en bridge over the Lino, st Kiuliabe, is to be replaced by an iron
The Central Station is at Tongeften, not far from the Kaiping minus and Linhai
one.
(Tientsin)
After a long period of neglect fol-teer Decantion,
Carries coal, stone and lime. kowtien, 10 miles-coal, stove and lime.
9.-Linliko (nt the 60th kil) to Chow-recovery, Christnina has been permanently The Abbey Church of Holyrood is not, established as a Scottish institution. While to be restored. The moral of the story Liucheng, 11 milas-coal mines.
4-Kaagihsien (at the 397th kil.) to borrowing largely from the Christmas of how the Scottish people have been de- The central station is at Changsintien, rites of the other side of the Border, Low-prived of a sum of £40,000 for the pur- ever, Scotland has not lost with her own pose of the restoration is that, if you want noar Peking.
special practices in celebrating the coming a thing done you must do it in your life- (To be continued.).
in of the Now Year, Rather who has time. The heart of the Earl of Loven and striron, with more or less success, to Melville was set upon reconstructing the oxtract and blond what is best in cach, old church; he had plans drawn and esti No doubt there still remains much in the mates andó up; but he contentos himself national fashions of Christens and Nets by adding a costisil to his will providing for Year celebration that one might wish to the execution of the worki Edinburgh Hea altored, but what is taking place is all architects are agreed that the scheme is a for the better.
CORRESPONDENCE.
OXFORD LOCAL EXAMINATIONS.
(To the Editor of the Cuísa Mall). Dear Sir,- Beside the two Chinose boya to whom His Excellency referred yesterday, 1905 Chew Wan-lam (St. Stephen's) and 1907 Mok Kai-fook (Queen's) both placed in Junior Third Class Honours, there is a
third Chinese candidato who abtained Honours, viz., 1905 Trui Yan-in (St. Joseph's) Preliminary Third Class Honours
Lists of two names.
I beg leave to take this opportunity e swending my Historical-Roport-of-this Centre by the addition to the Distinction Ozorio in Scripture, and Preliminary 1908 Senior 1904 Grace
Tau Yau-san in Geography, both of St. Joseph's. Your gbodiont servant,
GEO. H. BATESON WRIGHT,
Hon. Sec. Oxford Local Examinations, Hongkong Centro. 23 January, 1908.
SPORTING,
Cricket.
The following will represent the Civil Service Club against Craigengower U. C. o-morrow at 2. 13 p.m. sharp on the latter's ground:
H. T. Jackman (Capt.), How: Dr. Atkinson, H. R. Phelips, R., Hutchison,
This your, Christinas Day was observed in a large number of Presbyterian Churches all over the country-in one, at least for the first time since the Reformation, xcopt when Christmas happened to occur
on a Sunday."
Christmastide brought with, it the usual loll in politics. For a season, the voice of the party speaker was no longer heard in bust to submit himself to silence, Since the load. Mr Haldane, of course, was the the rising of Parliament, he has made the large total of thirty speeches-a record which places him far above the most active of his colleagues in the Cabinet. He finished up his campaign with two addresses in Edinburgh, one of them to members of the Edinburgh Merchant Company, whow they wore mat together to const "The Stock of Broom." This hardy plant is the badge of the Company, for the good Scottish reason that, though placed in the midst of the most storile soil in a
a
practicable one; but there is a barrier in the way--the-two trustees have taken the advice of a London architect, and are unwilling to go on with the proposal, Their final answyr now is, in answer to protest, that the £40,000 must fall into and form part of the residuary estate Hero, for once in a way, the living hand hsa proyed more powerful than the dead one.
THE U. S. PRESIDENCY.
NEW Yons, January 20. Goronor Hughes hae failed to obtain the ratification of the New York State Republi en Committee for the nomination for the maidency. Many think that this will think that he will win without the Republi- seriously injure his prospects while others can machine if necessary, Hughes appa contly is making small efforts to got the nation though his friends are working persistently.
TUNING INCLUSIVE
CHINESE IN AFRICA.
THE
TALK OF THE
TOWN.
A FREE SAMPLE BOTTLE
OF
EDWARDS”
'HARLENE'
LONDON, January 18. Tho Trade Council of Johannesburg has, watons for support in the forcing of the appealed to the members of the British labour anti-Chinese policy which they advocate The Inbou troubles in the Transvaal are growing bitter and there has been a good there demand the exclusion of the destine GIVEN THIS DAY deal of disorder. The white of all nations
JAPAN AND CANADA. ·
LONDON, January 18, ly that an understanding has been arrived at The Government announces semi-official hatween Japan and the Dominion of Cisanda in regard to Japanese immigration. It is believed that Japan agrees to refusa pase porta to Japanese jalmurers seeking to go to by the Canadian Government. That would Canada, except when specifically asked, for
nly-bo-in-tho-case-of a demand-for-Asistid inbour in gertain provinces where axploita tion requires great numbers of men and I when whites are unavailable..
WEATHER REPORT.
The following notice is issued by:Mi Figg of the Hongkong Observatory --
4
has fallen over China, particularly in the On the 24th at 11.55 --The baromoter
North.
A hallow depression appears to be moving Eastwarda over the Lower Yangtze, and pressure is now highest over S.W. Japan
You will have a rolish for your dinner if
Moderate E. winds may be expected in you drink Imperial Draught Boor-ADYT the Formosa Channel, and frosh nonsoon
over the China Sen.
rigorous climate, it never fails to preserve its grecuness during the storms of winter, HOW DIPHTHERIA IS CONTRACTED.ing and is always ready to burst into goldenbild caught a auvery cold which blossom at the first touch of spring
Mr Haldane delivered himgulf of un in-
teresting piece of autobiography as to the
Hongkong Rainfall for the 24 hours ond-
at 10a.m. to-day, 0.45 inches. Forecast for the 24 hours oading at noon
FORECAST DISTRICT.
to-morrow. often hears the expression, 'My
Gurea
1-Hongkong and Neighbourhood: N.E. winds, moderate; dull, rainy.
2-Formosa Channel: E. winds, moderate....
3.-South coast of Chinx batweet Hong
developed into diphtheria, when the truth was that the cold had simply left the little one particularly susceptible to the wander ing diphtheris germ. When Chainberlain's R, Witchell, F. A. Biden. P. R. Adamus,gonesis of his Territorial Army schemo. the cold and lessons the danger of diph
Cough Remedy is given It quickly L. E. Brett, E. A. Dowson, A. Tucker, He said that in the long vacant mornings thoria or any other germ disease being con-kong and Lamocks: Same as No. 1.
during the last General Election-speechestrated. For esto by all chemists and store.
4-South coast of China between Hong. The following, will represent the Civil at a General Rection do not require much keepers."
kong and Hainan: Same 38 No. 1. Service Club's "A" Team against Tele- thought-it occurred to bima that of late graphs "A" Team on the Civil Sarvice pears the country gentlemon had been ground to-morrow at 2.15 p.m. sharp-shorn of Tony of their duties, and that as I. A. Whoal (Capt.), F. Bacou, A. Ellis, they possessed a great reserve of strength
and A. Filò.
A. Chawkley, G. Hoggarth, A. Thornhill, W. B. Kelly, A. Haslow, W. Gast, J. Mackay, and A. Gibson.
League Cricket.
The
CRAIGENGOWER CIVIL SERVICE
the county would make the best of all units for the Now. Army Model. He re- called that five hundred years ago Oliver Cromwelt utilised these country gentlemen for the Commonwealth Army, and thought it would be a good thing if he could get them to take the same part in his own
This match will take place on Saturdaycheme. Mr Haldane's comparison of bisa. at 2.5 pm. on the former Club's ground.
b.-Line from Kowpangtza to Yingkow (Nowchwurg). Length, 59 miles. tween the Japanese railway on the left gower-L. E. Innumert (Capt.), R. Bass, Thore is no connection at Yingkow be. The following will represent Craigen. support of a Socialist, interpellation The two stations are about three mites Hancock, G. Evans, E. Irving, B. Pestonji, bank and the Chinese on the right bank. A. O. Brawn, H. L. Manderson. 6. A. demanding the extension of the Reich-apart. stag franchise to the Prussian Diet,
Prince Buelow refused to discuss the nuatter outside the Reichstag's domato, and warned the Socialists that disorderly demonstrations would be vigorously repressed.
THE PHILIPPINE AĞRI- CULTURAL BANK.
WARITINUTON, January 20.-Tho report of the Chief of the Bureau of Insular Affairs is very optimistic on the subject of the proposed agricultural bank for the Philippine Islands. The report tells of several proposals that have been received by the bureau and states that it is probable that one of them will bo accepted in the *néar future.
BAD FOR BEER DRINKERS.
Increased Taxes in Japan.
-Line fra Peking to Tangehow.. A. Hone, M. E. Asger and J. D. (Chinese), 15 miles.
d.--Thugh to Chingwantao,
e. -Line from Kopeition to Siling Western (Imperial Tomis
kow Line, to the torminus of Liangkoch- From Keopoitien, on the Peking-Han-
wang, the distance is 25 miles. This line was constructed for the use of the Imparja) family, and has no traffic. There is one passenger train a day.
f. Feugiai to Lukowkins. The con- nection with Kinnghna Railway (Peking to Hankow).
All the lines of the company are on the Standard British gauge of 4 loot 84 in.
- PERING-KÅLGAY BALLWAY
{KINGCHANG).
with state funds.
This is an entirely Chinese enterprise;
The first section was opened to traffic on 30th September, 1906. Three trains rub
daily onch way.
From Lestsun, 2 miles East from Fong tai, whore the line connects with the North China railway, to Nankow, 33 miles,
Second saction under construction, with four tunnels of which two are already pierced, 14 miles.
Third section, under surray,
From
It is stated, says the "Japan Chronicle," that the tax on beer brewed in Japan will Chano to Kalgan (the Great Will), total be mised simultaneously with the increase length, 125 rallos. A prolongation to Urga
of the anketas. It is believed that if a is spoken of..
Bill for the increase of the tax on beer is
introduced to the Diet it will ha amended
in cortain respects, but in any case the rats
of increase will be raised. It is pointed
VI.~~PERING-HANKOW BAILWAY
Kinnaird.
Football.
THE GARRISON LEAGUE.
self to Oliver Cromwell, was not with-
permitted to auch effusions. It may bo at its touch of humour; but it was an afterdinner speech, and latitude always
comes to anything it will most assuredly remarked, however, that if his scheme
be through the work of the country gentle. men of Eugland and Scotland--country gentlemen who are almost to a man Mr Haldane's political opponenta.
Fixtures for work commencing 27-1-48-made by Mr Haldane that the surplus An important announesment has been.
Data Tein and Reforces.
Volunteer corps of Edinburgh will not be Jan. 27, 67 Co., R.G.A. r 3 Co., R.G. A disbanded. The military spirit of the old
Q.M.S. English, 3rd Mx. 28,"G" Co., Mx. 88 Co., R.G.A., city is to be recognised, and it will not be Sgt. Atkins, A.S.C. | made to suffer bacause of its patriotism în
29, 40th Co., R.E. "P" Co., Mr. the past. Rosyth, is to be an important
Sgt. Graham, A.O.C.
30. "A" Co., Ma, "H" Co., Mx. Naval Base; it must be defended "just RG.A.as Portemouth is defended; and there will
R.QMS. Thorp,
,, 11, 26th Co., R.E., Departmental here be an oatlet for the strong Edinburgh Gr. Greenwood, R.G.A. battalions. He took care not to inmit Kick-off 4 p.m. sharp.
himself too far, the matter is still weder the consideration of the General Staff, but
The results for last week are:-No. 88 the rhg. has held out this word of hope
Co., R.G.A. (0), "F" Co., 3rd Mr. (1); to the Eastern Volunteers. In the West, "A" Co., Srd Mx. (2), Departmental (2); the surplus Volunteers of, Glasgow and 40th Co., RE. (1), 25th Co., R.E. (2); Dumbartonshire are anxious that they "H" Co., 3rd Mx. (0), No. 83 Co., it.G.A. should in like fashion be used for the (1).
special defence of the Clyde.
LEAGUE TABLE TO 18-1-08.
Goals.
P. W. D. L. F. A. Pts. FCo., Middlesex12 10. 1 1, 39 10 21 "A'Co., Middlenox 13 8 2 3 31 13 18 a.Main Line. From Peking City to 'Co., Middlesex 11 8 1 2 23 7 17
⚫ (KINGHAN).
28 9 18
out that the tax on sake now imposed is Hankow Utaimen; 753 miles. One fast 88 Co., R.G.A....13 14 38 10 What is described as "a largo prea of land' ]
Y17
per koku (which
is to be increased to train per week makes the run in 27 hatira. 83 Co
18
It is stated on good authority that thế : trustees of Craighower estate, near Rosyth, Admiralty are in communication with the
as to the form of Crombie. The ground is about a milo to the north of Charlestown, 026 2016 and overlooks Kimninie Point and Bay. 39 4 15 13 229
$7 Co., R.G.A...10 16 23 21 8 H'Co., Middlesex 12-3 2 7 1128 25 Co., R.E.11 2.18-732 5 *points for game forfeited by 25th Co.
R.E., 30-11-07.
-Y20, while that on bour is only 18 per The ordinary daily tamins take three
days Decor (35 20 & will be required for the erection dl an i
koku. Not only is t
is there a large discrepancy. therefore, bitween the rate of tax
tax on the
Law,
but
two beverages, it is also proposed to amend the existing Beer-tax
rice. LIND OF
allow the sa
BLO
maize,
and-
of
or sugar_emusi in weight not exceeding a úfteenth part of malt for brewing beer instead of rice aot execeding in voight thirteenth part mals. The alcohol contained in heat to be browed under the amended law will increase in proportion to the increase of the in- grodients, and for this reason it is deemed proper to increase the tax accordingly 1
A BOON to the slender person is Imperial Draught Boor.-—-ADVT,
NOT EXPERIMENT WITH
CROUP.
WHEN
THEN a child shows symptoms of
aroap there is no time to expari ment with new remedies, no matter how highly they may be recommended. There ta one preparation that can always be de pended upon. It has been in uae for many years and has never been known to fail. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, Give it," sod a quick sure mate to follow. For sale by ali chenileted storekeepers.
for the journey.
NORTHERN SKUTION. Peking (Tiermen) to
Lakukina... Changsintien ...
* Liangsinnghsicu
Lialike... Chochow
***
Tingainghsion...
Ausushion Paotingfa Wangtusien ... Lingohor Sialolusien
Knoyhsion
Lichanghaien... Neikuksien Shantofu. Shahobstar... Hantanhion
Changtelu Taugyulsion Suentsien Khibsien..
Wellwoifu Sintsianghaien Yugobahsion
miles.
11
13
40 Co.,
explosives factory and magazine.
=
Death has vaniored two names from the
roll of distinguished non win have cou-
2 paints for game forfeited by No. 87 Co.tributed to the famn of Edinburgh as a
R.G.A, 14-12-07.
THE KNICKERBOCKER
TRUST.
medical and surgical school. On Friday, Professor Anmandalo passed away, and within a few hours ho was followed by Sir Patrick Horon Watson Thomas Annan- dale, Professor of Clinical Surgery in] Edinburgh University, was the best known WASHINGTON, January 18-Scoretary of surgeon in Scotland. He assisted the the Tremaury Cortalyou donies explicitly great Syno, he was chosen as successor to the report of his acceptance of the pree Lord Lister, and these two facts are donoy of the Knickerbocker Trust Comeloquent of his ominence in his profession. pany. Henry C. Ide stil remains a Ho was in active practice when he was roceiver, pending the remganization. It called away in bis elocp, and performed is maderefood that the trust company is two operations only the day before. being put on a solid foundation.
Sir Patrick Heron Watson was, an
THERE is great difficulty in getting pure older mon than his colleague. He joined foods and genuine goods in the Orient the Army Medion Servicot the time Drink Imperial Draught Bear and you are of the Crimean War, and was attached sure of one pure article.--AUT..
to V. Battery when it was stationed
To every Purchaser of Goods
to value of
$1 and upwrads.
Watkins, Limited.
APOTHECARIES' HALL,
WATKINS BUILDING,
81, Queen's Road Centra
HONGKONG.
1311 ·
WHY COLDS ARE DANGEROUS.
you the satem healthy. Each suc would be immune from disease,
cessive cold weakens the constitution and renders infectious disease, more liable, Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will cure your cold promptly and restore the system to its wormal condition. For sale by
chemists and storekeepers.
ELICATE,
ELIGHTFUL,
AINTY.
IFFERS
from Export
Beers in its
absolute purity.
IMPERIAL DRAUGHT BEER.
TOWN DEPOT:
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