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this state of affairs, nor for the ordinary business community, which has long been opposed to their trade or profession.
There is, however another cause of discontent which is much more irritating, and which in time must work out anything but happy results for the Government. It is wall know that the local officials have recently Instituted a wide system of espionage, and the minifications of their plans are exceedingly intricate The ostensible reason for this is the danger at present threatening the Government at the hand of Re volutionaries, But the working of the system, as reported in the native papers, is most vicious. The paid spies are rewarded according to the results of their work. There is, there
To-Gay quotat Messrs Vernon and
rabber,
Liest, 0 B Kante arrived in the Command from England, pers. Delta on 27th à pell.
Leave of sheerios, on private affairs, to the United Kingdom, has been granted to Capt G3.0. Dwyer, R.G.A., from 20th May to 9th October, 1911,
The carga of silk shipped on board the Emert Smpus which left this part en the 28th March was delivered in Lyons on the 20th April.
In our artising columns will be found s patice from the Harbour Mastorat Canton regarding the impretation of several articles into Canton,
THE CANTON TROUBLE
·Bowever, they born bu Revolutionst
baise from the dimensions of an
DETAILS OF THE REVOLT to the size of a man's cham
MONDAY
|---- The first part of the panen, to catch firu was the entrance arch, and then the fames
Indication thai "the cat wÁS No news is geremally regarded as good spread to the reception hall. Just as tha
leg. Then the Revolutionists. rews and as very little that is fresh dite was at this stage, Admiral Li'a troope respecting the troubles in Canton is coming stilved on the scene. Thereupon the reboised to scatter themselves about in order no through, it is assumed that, for the time split up into two parties, one to fight the escape detection, but when riding a tiger, being at least, the uprising has been succidium and the other to continue the work it is difficult to get all—a Chinese way of mying that when a thing has once been cessfully quelled by the authorities. From of firing the yamen."
WONDERFUL, HEROISM, According to statements made by native.
Fatahan, however, a report comes of While the Bre was raging, the organised it must go through. trouble with a band of robbers who are Viceroy changed his oficial clothing believed to be in sympathy with the for shart garments, and tore down Revolutionista. Our telegraphic service gives details of this outbreak.
Viceroy's Fortunate Escape
then Writing under yesterday's date our Shameen correspondent says Needlesa The Hongkong Freemasons' Address to say, quite an amount of excite to be presented to HM King Georgement has been felt wince the night of the has been on viu at Moss Kelly and 27th inst, when the rumont came through Walsh's stors today. The Address to Shameen that serious trouble had
s portion of the wall at the rear of the eye-witnesses of the fighting, some of the yamen. Through this opening His Ex-little body of Revolutionists, displayed colancy and family escaped. And found great courage in the teeth of danger, and their way into a pawn shops From thence they later removed to Admiral La's off and later were taken aboard a Chinesa
a fow took their own livos nither tham he despatched by their opponents.
Among the thirty odd men, who made the first attempt to blow up the Viceroy's Yemen was a young fallow still in his teens who stood up boldly and would not ran away at the approach of the troope The second attack was made on the He himself seized the bomb and rushed Here the Manchu saldiers had previously attemp
The Fighting.
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force their way into private houses gold and purple, and bound ina Morocco casequent events only proved the runrur all and arrent persons who are really lined with walk, with handsome gold moant too true. As far as is known, the Toury innocent of anything more offensive ings of Masonic design. It will be enclosed had a remarkabus cscape from a violent than a feeling of irritation at the in Canton rudwood box with. Masonic end. The conspirators to the number of
design carved on the lid. present condition of affairs. We have recently, seen several article: which detail the doings of some of these spies, is certain sections of the Manchu quarters in Canton.
THE SHANGHAI RACES.
received justructions to be ready for any " "Another man had been struck by many emergency, and consequently as soon as bullets, but he still had life in him. Chucing the Revolutionists arrived most of them an ene side all thought of pain, ha crwled about forty, boldly walked into the Tamonere quickly dispatched. Only a few small into the Yamen, but only found that the houses ware burned by the rebels, Viceroy find made good his escape. Realis but, apparently being unfamiliar with the
At the arsenal, which is near the Northing that he could do nothing further, be tiny of the buildings, they took a wrong i gato a big body of troops had assembled then turned his revolver on himself and,
fell a bleeding corpse.
Several of the insurgents were seen its re's apartments they the rebels arrived fierce fighting the midst of the fight using a revolver in middle of the fame commenced, and most of the outlaws wich hand. Their invariable method was
We are indebted to the courtesy of the turning and tead, ef finding themselves for defensies purposes. A BOOT, AK Clark of the Couro, Jockey Club, and the
機 tho
came
to
They enter houses nt will, which Secretary Hongkong Clab for the following courtyard, cupon they "started to killed on spot, Five, however, were to make the best use they could of the
is absolutely opposed to Chinese etiquette, and, if they find more persons in the house than are allowed according to the notification over the door, whether the additional persons be friends or relatives, they
results of the Shanghai Races received up to time of going to press :--
The StESCRIPTION GRUPTES PLAT. Three
quarters of a mile.
Mr John Peel's Dunbar, Johnstone.... Mr Glendaye's Craftsman, Burkill Mr E T. Hobbs' Ouistiti, Cumming
Time 1mt 38 sOËL../.
3
throw bombs and create havoc generally.tured alive. By reason of the darkness little amunition they had, to reserve the The Viceroy, being slammed by the ex- the troops did not venture to hunt dowa
plosions, promptly sought refuge in admiral those who nespod. Bet next morning last shot for themselves and then, having Lis Tamen, where he has been, so far as they searched them out and found done what they could, to blow their is known, ever atuce,...
them hiding in a rice shop, where bales of brains out.
An Appeal for Assistance.
The first thing that showed there was something serious foot) was the fact of
anchored of the Shameen Bund, the reason
rice were used as ramparts. Using this a coser, the Revolutionists were able to withstand all attacks, and also to inflict
Recently the Heung Shan magistrate
are liable to be arrested, as "un- THE CRITERION STAKE. For China Ponies.fira Hongkong-Canton river steamets rost damage to their opponents, many of and the Colonel in charge of the troops
One mile,
stractions that no passengers were to be Mr F. B. Barshall's Willow Tree, Vida 1 being that the officials had issued in Mr Argyle'a Hankow, Morriss,
that no boats were to leate until further Gers' PLATZ. Three-quarters of a orders.
Time, 2 mts. 7 seca.
T
milc.
Mr Glendaye's Foreman, Burkill Mr B. B. Marshall's Cypress Tree, Vids,
authorised persons." It can easily be
set fire to the shop and the whole of the Admin Li Chun, for more assistance in seen that such action as this by
whom were killed. In the end the soldiers appealed to HE the Viceroy, through
According to a native report, it appeara that the means now at the officials disposal unknown men must lead to fierce. Durgor's Just in Time, Cumming..... 3 landed until after a thorough search and also hiding, Revolutionists, numbering 30, were maintaining order throughout the District.
masted aliveek
At the Kwai Tak gate there was only a very little fighting, The Revolutionists is quite inadequate, for the work they are were attacked in Ko Tai Street and on one expected to do. It is pointed out that the their numbor being killed all the others | District is large and irregular; the troops we too few, the steamiaunches are too slow, and AWBY. At the South gate military and naval are not able to cover the necessary ground braves were stationed, and on hearing of in seeking to prevent the importation of the events at the Viceroy's yamen they raggled arms, and the guard boats, su made made for the fray. It is said that they are, will not suice. If troops are another, there is no way but the hiring of the frat round fired by the braves resulted to be quickly moved from une spot to in 20 of their opponents falling dead, where Ho-turboats. These are very expensive upon the others cleared off post haste, and often they are not available. Whilst
R. Macgregor's Glen arry, Johnstone, Time, 1 mt. 323 secs."
TRX CATHAY CUz. For Chinn Ponies,
Cue mile and a half. Mr F. B. Marshall's Persimmon Tree,
Mr Permy's Per Bir Buxey's Coronation Rose,
Vida 1 Schorr 2 Berkill 3
Time, 3 mts. 197 sock The Por MA-ZING Cur For Griffins, Quo
mile,
displays of anger. According to native criticisms, moreover, the the officials theniselves are rewarded if they report that suspected persons have been arrested, and so there is every inducement both for the spies and for their employers to work the system for all that it is worth, in order to well line their own pockets. At any rate, we are in a position to uver that many of the people bitterly resent this system of espionage, and so long as it lasts there is little hope that the antagonism at present feltr Larad's Disputed. Crighton,... Mr Dawny's Monarch, Moller,... for the Government in certain quarters Durgor's Wei Hai, Dalgliesh will to any extent be assuaged. Of course, there is the other side of the shield. It is well known to the officials that they are standing upon a mound of gunpowder, and that every effort is being made to set a match to it. Therefore, if they do not arrest those who are bent upon this. work, then they themselves will be the sufferers.
HONGLONG, MONDAY, MAY 1, 1911.
CAUSES OF DISCONTENT.
The third circuinstance to which Ix view of the unsettled conditions attention must be directed is the prevailing in Chuton, it is interesting incessant demands that are being to observe some of the circumstances made upon the people at present for which have contributed to the spirit increased funds for the carrying on of of restlessness which the recent the local government. Reference bas rising has brought to light. It must been made to this more than once in be obvious to the most casual on-our columns lately and from what looker that affairs in the Province we have published it will be remem-
NEW MILLINERY of Kwangtung have for sometime been bered that every kind of device is
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PoSTES ON THE SHANCHAL BACE COURSE. Half-a-milo, Mr John Peel, Set, 1003,
0.008-
...
Five Furlong, bir Sassoon, Blackberry,
1893, 115. Three-quarters of a mile. Mr Beverly,
Worcester, 2009, 1.273.5 Seven Furlongs, Mr Beverly, Brickton. *........1909, 1.45].*
i
British Consul's Firm Stand.of Thanks to the timely intervention of Mr JW, Jamieson, O.M.G., representations of such a nature were placed before the Viceroy that compelled him to withdraw the embargo that had been placed-upon the Hongkong steamers in the morning
the British thereby enabling bosta flying Bag to leave about 6 p.m...
The British Consular officials have certainly had a vary strenuous time during the last few days, and Shamounites can
Wholesale Executions.
A
things are in this imperfect condition it is impossible to clear the district of robbers and rebels, and therefore something more Martial law was proclaimed on the night effective must be arranged. More men are congratulate themselves upon having anch of the revolt, and parsons found with fire-required, and faster staan launches must 8able diplomatic representatives to safe.rs in their possession were sharply dealt be provided. If appears that the Viceroy with. They were asked a few questions has actioned additional assistance - in guard their intereste."
and then removed to the wall in front of response to this appeal.
First Inkling of Trouble.
the Viceroy's yamen, where they zero beheaded. Over 30 were thus espatched.
Revelationists' Revolvers.
All the revolvers carried by the Re
A notice was also issued offerings reward The plan of the Revolutionists was, MJE another Chinese journal, known to the of $100 for every Revolutionist captured, Viceroy from several sources more than while those who could, watch a leader were four days ago. His Excellency did not offered a Mandarin title 1 desire that life and property should be endangered, and therefore, while be ordered Admiral Li to take every precau One mile, Mr Ring, Chien, 1895, 2.02lons and make preparations for defence Gee mile and a quarter, Mr Ballnus, among the police and braven, evolutionists were of the intest pattern,
Gemini, 1909, 33,
that ordered
an unofficial report They land five chambers, and smokeless One mile and a half, Messrs Toeg and should be made public in order to get the
Speelman, Wye, 1909, 3.008. One aile and three quarters, Mr Robson, Revolutionists to understand that their
Lavender, 1907, 3.42 Two miles, Mr Henry Morrise, Hesth scheme was known. It was thought this would encourage them to give themselves field, 1908, 4.16). Two miles and a half, Mr Buxey, Home up. Several gangs of rebels on hearing Thus, all made at Spring this secretly dissolved, but a few parties
records were
who came up by ss. Wing On did not know that their scheme was abau Meetings.
doned and they made the attack in hopes that reinforcements would soon appear on
ASSAULT ON A COXSWAIN.
The Vicercy's. Orders
tages were used.
The Cult of the Queueless."
Of the Revolutioniste so far captured or shot 70 per cent. arg quareless. Com soquently all queueless persons are now strictly searched. Most of them keep indoors and dare not go out.
Unrest In Amoy..
From our Amoy correspondent we have received the following
In common with many districta just now," Amoy and its environs are inch disturbed on account of the foetinin and unfounded Intours that China is about to be partitioned among the Foreign Fovery, Printed leadeta and placards are being
and althoug distributeial ever this place, and
the people in Amoy itself know botter, there are many country districts where such silly and harmful rumours gain credence, and trouble may result. There in absolutely no cause for alarm, en, so far, fit has been all talk, which the Chinese are
a good deal feniler of this setion.
PLAGUE AND SMALL-FOX.
The plague returns for the past week show that there have been seven "cases, only one of which proved fatal. All are Chiitese and one is an imported
The Rebels Betrayed. Three way went on board the steam the scene. in a very unsatisfactory condition.being adopted for the raising of launch Trouse and assaulted the coxswain
Since Saturday 13 cases have occurred, From a native paper we gather that the On the one hand, public with iron bars. They gave him a sevire Several causes have been at work, revenue.
On the 29th April three military orders failure of the revolt wan the to the face of which seven have ended istally
that me of the Revolutionista, a man named
Unfortunately amallpox has again broken any one of which is enough to stir up brothels are heavily taxed, and the testing after, which they left. However, IN strife, though no one in itself is system is altogether revolting to those were not to escape justice a easy for worn-issued by the Fiseray(1) That
no ferer then 14 cance trere the intended uprising was in the east the
but two of which proved fatal POPULAR & ELEGANTI Probably suficient to account for whose minds are at all pure. Then the next day while Detective Sergeant the city defence braves should get ready Chan Chang-p'o, turned traitor and
toompany with one or two Chiness datac cruiser should keep up steam and no boabs what is now taking place. We to turn in quite another direction, will was walking in a street in Yaumat for fighting at any moment (3) That all the the snow away. Consequently, news of out rather badly. During the week there
They be allowed to pass them (3) That in men ficar bolore it had been put inte operato
One result of the way that the have said before that the shutting there is the proposed taxation of all tires, the assailants wars seen. down of so-many gnabling dens, materials which the people use in endeavoured to avoid arrest and is the fire broke out, no matter to what quarters authorities were able to prevent the cyan - without any cure, as far as we know, worshipping their ancestors and idols struggle one of the Chinese detectives was it was to be allowed to burn out, all efforteised bands of rebela from: hnking up com- for the future of those who earned It will be seen, therefore, that there kicked on the knee. At the Magistesey
the first-prisoner to six weeks dampens CHARMING VARIETY their livings thereby must have turned is little or no escape from taxation. this morning. Mr. B. Wood sentenced ndrift on the streets thousands of Indeed, there is hardly any com- persons, many of whom have nothing modity free from it The people feel with hard labour, the sound to two that in case
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