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SATURDAY MARCH 7, 1908.
THE CONGO.
The Revised Treaty.
(Exclusive Service, supplied by Reuler,
vin Bombey.)
LONDON, Morel &
CHINESE CUSTOMS.
Decrease in Revenue.
(From Our Correspondant )
SHANGHAI, March 7,
The customa daties collected for the The revised Cougo Treaty ban bon last quarter of 1807 amounted to Tis against Tiu 0,078,400 submitted to the Delgian Chamber of 8,763,788 It Deputies. The treaty virtually amounts between October I and Desember 31, to Belgium undertaking to rule the 1906. -- Congo and to take over King Leopold's assets and liabilities connected there.
with,
In Shanghai the amount collected was- Tls 2,725,993 as against Tle 3,207,748, in the corresponding quarter of 1906.
justifiat in their "action and that the mager for process of law and Japan's onus of proving that the vessel was contentions will not be strengthened engaged in legitimate trade rests upony linting at the argument of the big the owoors and consignees. It would, stick and refusing to recognise the in any event, be extremely unfortunate if ordinary entities which are abligatory Japan adopted too dictatorial a voice in intercourse between antions. deating with this matter. We note that an
[The above was written before the incident in connection with the negotia- receipt of the telegrain published in tions arising out of the seizure is the another column announcing that: China subject of unfavourable comment in the has decided to make n scapegoat of the native press. It is reported that the unfortunate Commander of the Kwang Japance Consul was so ill-advised in tung Navy.] the practice and precedent of delicate and highly controversial official inter-the use of Chinese dress by the Corgans Men of influence as leaders advocate course that he departed from the forms and, we read of a serious endeavour to which are recognised pa binding in com- displace the families and highly pic munications of the kind called for by-turesque Corean native costume for the the situation, and sent to the Viceroy of garb of the Chinese rice. We take this Cauton a despatch in Japanese with no to be at once a form of protest and au Chinese version of the document. The pression of pro-Chinésy forling in a country-whero Japan may be said to he circumstances leading up to this inogu-predominant at the expense of China-
[Several attempts have been made to lar proceeding are not specified. It is, There may be little or no significance arrive at some azzangement whereby bother of Forniture do, nt No. 2, Queen's however, stated that the matter was in the loser of a change in natural Congo Free State. The difficulty has Chino, died suddenlý to-day.
conditions could be brought about in they
reforrel to Peking to he there desk dress of a country. On the other band bean that the Congo was a persotial per-
there may exist conditiona which render quisite of the King. By a Convention Mr Pokotilo was formerly the Manager with, much that the Viceroy has been such advocacy equivalent to the hoisting mado in 1800 Belgium to which King of the Russ-Chinese Bank at Peking- instructed by cohlegrams from the of a flag that determines the possession Ledpold had bopreathed his sovereign Capital. By them he will be guided, of territory and the controlling power rights in the state was given the right of annexing the state after 10 years. This not only in wespect to the subject alter over a large extent of country. In this Convention lapsed in 1901 but a Bili was instance it is we think a sign of the passed reaffirming the right of annexation. but also as regards the mode of inter-times to be duly led for its significance An Annexation Bill was ready for pre-
"General Memoranda.
TUESDAY, March 10:-
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after this date subject to rent. WEDNESDAY, March 11:-
Transfer Books of Qeo. Fenwick & Co.,
Ld., closs from this date to 14th inst.
Goods per Marmora not cleared at 4
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inclusive,
THURSDAY, March 12-
2.30 p.m-Auction of Valuable House.
Gardens, Peak Road.
SATURDAY, March 14:-
Noon Meeting of Geo. Fenwick & Co,
Lu..at Bongkong Hotel.
12 30 p.m-Meeting of Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., La "'ity Hall. p.m.-Devonisa Dinner at Hongkong
Hotol.
WEDNESDAY, March 18-
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The measure mainly agrees with the particulars already telegraphed.
After its formal introduction the treaty was referred to a Select Coni-
mitter.
Transfor Books of China & Manila Steam-comununication and disenssion. In the in relation both to Chian and to Japan,sentation to the House in November, 1907-
ship Co., Ld., close from this date to 2 at March,inclusive. SATURDAY, March 21 :--
Noon-Meeting of The Chinä & Manila Steamship Co., Ld., at Co.'s Offices,
ed to The MANAGER,
NOTICE.
·
neantime, a further pangraph, the authority of which we have no mang of
testing, declares that the Japanese Government is preparing to send three of that country's war vessels to cruise off
The treaty now before the House is the
Those who say that the Japanese will necessary corollary.-Ep., Q. M.] never admit that they are in the wrong should read, mark, learn and inwardly AMERICAN PRESIDENCY. digest the recent admission made by Count Hayashi to an interviewer. The
Letters volating to business should be address the South China const, the movement Japaposo Minister for Foreign Affairs being intended as a naval demonstra-frankly confessed that his countrymen. Communications relating to nece shandil betim preliminary to other such measures in Manchuria were not playing the game
adderened to The Evizor,
Correspondiente crust joward their names
and addreasts Tridha ray roznications ad
dressed to the Echter, not for publication but
as crisleure of geral faith.
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as may seem called for in the event of according to ang recognised rules. They satisfaction being withheld for the from big heads and were, so to speak, were, the Coust said, suffering severely
525xure and detention of the Japanese trailing their kimono and extending trudler. Possibly un-unprejudiced view cordial initutions to nuy foreign spalpeen
Bryan's Candidature Endorsed.
(Exclusive Service, supplied by Realer,
vic Bombay.)
LONDON, March 6.
The Omnis Populist National Con-
OBITUARY.
M. Pokotiloff Dead.
(From Our Correspondent.)
TENING, March 7.
M. Pokotilof, the Russian Minister to-
EL, C.AL]
COLLISION AT YOKOHAMA.
(From Our Corregi»-deni.)
YOKOHAMA, Marcit 7. *
A collision occurred yesterday mor~ ning between the N. Y, K. Anstralian liner Yowata Maru and the French Mail
steamer Toukin.
The collision occurred close to the Yokohama pier.
The Tonkin was alightly deunged.
KING ALFONSO.
Visit To Barcelona.
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All icters for puldication should ha written of the facts, as they are before the to tread on its tail-if a "kimono"vention uns endorsed the candidature of on one side of the paper only.
public, may lead to astonishment that rejoices in such an appeusluge. The Mr Bryan for the Presidency of the WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. Swaymnasty signed communication that so little prominence has been given in Minister recommends them to qualify United States of America.
bare alwendy appeared in other papers will be the native Chinese newspapers to an
for a smaller size in hats and the advice
[Unless Mr Hearst comes forward Me Cramos for extra repies of the Cars Man affair which might well lead to grave nothing to lose by holding off front the for the Demceratic naamination. On the is sound. Japan las all to gain and Bryan is likely to be the only candidate |
ahvald be sent before 1a.m. on the day after issues. Doubtless for sufficient reasons,"fcantic boast and foolish word" which Republican side, however, in addition to publication. After that hour the supply in limited, fark Picta., 'vrdit 23 m., per
the native 'press, of whatever shade of our own. Imperial Poet iras counselled (Governor of New York State) and Speaker Madrid for Ikureclona on the 10th inst. copy.
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THE SEIZED STEAMER.
Mr Taft, Sonntor Foraker, Mr Hughes
Canton are candidates.- Eo., .:]
[FOTEN'S SERVICE.} DISASTER AT A SCHOOL
Great Loss of Life. the event of the seizure to stir up strife they go. King Alfonso, the cable tells
LONDON, March 5. between the two countries. It is plain, us, is proceeding to Barcelous next A school at Cleveland, Ohio, qught. however, that native Chinese writers Tushy. The visit may easily provide fire and was gutted. Four hundred look with disfavour on what they re- sensation. Judging from reports in children panicked, and 150 bodies, in- present as a slight to their officials on Hoxe papers every man in Barcelona is cirding, those of two teachers, have the part of Japan's representative re- Between the lot of thera the young King building, one of which was jammed by
either an Anarchist or a detective. already been recovered.
There were only two exits to the sponsible for the proper coniluet of may have a strenuous time. What the bodies of children. negotiations at the port of detention, Mark Twain or Artemus Ward or one On the face of the incident reported, and of the fraternity described as the “King
GREAT BRITAIN AND SIÀM. presuming this account to accord with tob" is singularly unattractive just
Extra-territorial Rights. fact.and verity, there seems to have now. The Iberian reformer in partion-
LONDON, March 5, been a departure, which all well lary believes that the only way to
Reuter understands that a treaty is MATTERS in connection with the seized wishers of the two countries must ensure happiness is to blow somebody in course of negotiation between Orent deprecate, from that established routine, kite-high. La view of the popularity of Britain and Bangkok for the concession stemmer Tatsu Maru II are rapidly com- ♦ing to a bowl. The offeint statement of required by official courtesy, and King Alfonso with the British as well as of certain extra-territorial rights.
on broader grounds it is to be hoped essential to the proper conduct of the case issued by the Japanese Ministry
that the bomb throwers will not be suc- intercourse at all times when serious cessful in putting in any of their fine of Foreign Affairs, which we published yesterday, shows that the Japanese questions fraught with issues of rust work on the 10th inst authorities are quite convinced that the consequence are pending -between two nations Japan's best interest will Chinese acted in an illegal manner in
surely be well consulted by preserving seizing the vessel. The suggestion that
so far as possible all friendly relations the arms which formed portion of the ROBERT PORTER & CO'S stems erge were to be smuggled is
with China. The two countries should stare, together in the present, if each is Fexpheitly denied and the assertion BULL DOG
to follow by the path now opening me that the Tatsn-Mart II was u Portuguese waters when she was seized, towards the high destiny that awaits it This intier is a statement of faci which in the future. Japan is not independent of Ching." "Slie cannot afford to set at it should be easy to prore er disprove, From the onlooker's point of view the ught the greater nation nor to feunt
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CAFTON, March 5,
THE BRITISH NAVY,
A Serious Allegation.
LONDON, March
5.
The military correspondent of the Times" draws attention to n matter of grave importance. He learns that The Police Department is issued a the Kaiser has written a letter to Lord ties to the affect that in the vicinity of Wai di Street, the houses in rowan m of and German naval policy, amounting to Tweedyouth on the subject of British:
recently destroyed by dri, allowance
ho made for the enlargement of the public
via Borabay.)
Loxpox, March 6.
King Alfonso of Spain will leave”.
This visit has been projected for some considerable time but there have been.
constant reports of Anarchist activity from Barcelona and, has in consequence been postponed from time to time. Ed.-ft, M.]
CHEKIANG-KIANGSU RAILWAY.
Loan Agreement Signed.
(From Our Correspondent.)
PERING, Marer 7.
The agreement in regard to the loan for the constraction of the Chokiang Kiangsu Railway was signed yesterday evening by the Waiwnpa and Mr J.0.1 Band, respresentative of the Britiel and Chinese Corporation.
The loan is for $1500000 and th headquarters of the Railway Compau.
is to be at Shanghai.
Agreement Signed.
(Chinese Mail's Service.)
PERING, March 6.
The agreement. for loun tros the
two feet on other side of the street should an attempt to influence, in the interests British-Corporation for the construction
of Germany, the Minister responsible of the Kinngan Railway was signed for the Navy Estimates.
thoroughfare.
LOCAL AND GENERAL
The Government Gazette to-day contains rules for the Kowloon and Victoria British schools.
•
The Chinese about Mukden stato int this winter is the hudest they have had
use of persons in rebellion against the Power to carry on negotiatious of any for many years past.
lowful authorities of the Empire of China, an the Mucan Governinent. show that 04 cases of gin and 40-es of amuninition were ordered for its own use, and are Bortuguese troops at Timor or Macus armed with Japanese weapons?
The correspondent of the Times" both parties to-day. urges that the lotter and the reply to it
Departure for Home.
to immediately laid before Farliament, HON. MR E. A. HEWETT, MLS.
The Times" commenting on the matter, proteste against the secrecy of
The Hou. Mr E. A. Hewett, M.JAG.. the letter, as the regular official channels were open; and hopes that the Gov. Superintendent of the P. and O. Compaís, ernment will not declare the letter luft to day by the R. M. S. Delta for private.
Home, accompanied by Mra Hewett. W regret to rected that it is the conditioni «f Mrs Hewett's health which bas necessit- Lioutcunnt F. O. Reynolds has resigned the absence from the Colony 4
who
kid as an independent nation, it is
The official in charge of Fong City, equally true that "Japor's hope of
(Kwangs) which fell to the rioters last maintaining what she struggled w
year, is on the way to Peking whom he his commission in the Hongkong Velun period of six months of goutletusy strommely and so successfully to will be tried before the Board of Punish-tuers owing to his non-return to the has given so much time and attention to
Colony
public affairs in this Colony as Mr- acquire is bound up with the attitude of ment
Froni a public point hier it is doubly Chini. It bohores hoth nations while! Information has reached Canton that. Dr. W. W. Pearse, Assistant Medical unfortunate that Mr Howitt should safeguarding each its proper intersis to mumbers of a reactionary party are return Officer of Health, has been appointed to absent from the Colony who the Chinande ing from America with a large consignment not as fedical Officer of Health and Super amending the Public Hoals and Building.
kout endanger the friendly relations on which on the look out. each is to depond. Wa'notice that in Koren there is a movement, more or loss widesprent, in the direction of thing Chinese as opposed to things Japanese, Thesh facts and considerations should
Apart from the question of the sovereignard against causes of quarrel that may of arms and ammunition. The officials are intendent of Statistics, during Dr Francis Ordinance is bofure the Legislative Coun
Daring Febrarry the hottest day was the 20th, the temperature standing at 75.2 The coldest was the 20th, the gines being 10.1. There were 87.4 hours of sunshine, and 2,830 inches of min.
rights of states these queries deserve a honk answer. I the nns were not intended for the use of Portuguese, troops for whosu 18e were they intend ed? It out his outerly ritieulous to WATSON & 00,, pretend that the private trade in fire
The Vicory of Canton lins resounded LIMITED
arms within the Colony of Macau would justify auch Phipment. On the give Japan pause and she should the odor for the immediate execution of It uses considered unnecesary to information at present available womember that ʼn grox) cause cannot be hadits captured in the unsettled districts.
ALEXANDRA BUILDITGE.
Hongkong, November 30, 1907.
W. Clark's absence.
As Chairman of the Commission specially appointed to advise as Geretament in regard to the matters necessitating an It in gazetted in the Hou. Dr J. Mamendinent of the laws his criticisms of the Atkinson, M. L. C., Meisers W. Armstrong,
nicasure would have been invaluabio A Bryer, H. R. B. Hancocks, E. Ormiston, grostly missed. As Chairman of the In other directions Mr Hewett will be H. W. Sindo have been elected lay members Chamber of Commerce, he brought to the of the Church Body for 1908, Mr J. C. periance and indefatigable energy. In the
assistanco of the Committoe great ex Peter being auditor.
Sanitary Board he distinguished self by his to as the public FOR RHEUMATIC SUFFERERS. voll served and in numerous the ways he crossed the debt of gratitude which applying Chamberlaine Pain Balm in to voluntary duty,
think that, the Tatsu Maru I was bettered by aural demonstrations and adopt the method of immediate execution quick relief from pain afforded by the community owes to him for fils dero
Chingue territorial watere at the time offieint nots of discourtesy. The legality order has been restored, to a certain extent. In futuro, kit bandits are to bo of the seizure of the Tatsu Maru Il it hack to Canton for trish
her seizure, the Chinese uthorities were
misken
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