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MEMO FOR TO-DAY. 9.15 p.1.-Concert at Peak Hotel,
General Memoranda. SATURDAY, August B-
ship at V.R.C.
↑
PL Mr. E. M. Jauion, former of the Chartered Bank of India at Singapore and the London office of the English, Scottish Batavia, bas assumed the, managarship of and Australian Bank.
The best ships in this year's gun-
with the in suns) and the destrofor layers tuet in the Chius Squadron are the cruisor Flors (44 bits out of 54 rounds'
ollad (6 rounds, s hits.)
It is notified th 3. Finlay Millar en appointat acting Surveyor to the colony of 11. John Lambart. Mr. Lloyds R. gister during the abesace from Lambert Taves to-day by the Chiyo for a well-earned holiday at home...
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
THURSDAY, AUGUST
THE
REVOLT.
LATEST NEWS FROM
CANTON,
THE RIVAL GOVERNORS.
NORTHERN* TROOPS
LATEST FROM CANTON..
NO STING.
SQUABBLING AT WOOSUNG.
respect of the railway sobeno of Dr. Sun. For the first low węcks the correspon denge was of the customary character, but by-and-by there were letters which quoted the price of ammunition and dünted upon the most modern pattern of guns. At later period inquiries word made respeing the movements of more than a tinees battalions of troops station pd within the neighbourhood of Canton,
COMMTASIONS FROM BEN. CHES
THE CHAPEI DISPUTE.
ACHINESH VIEW,
Tho Nocretary at the Red Cresa Scolety ef Cains has forwarded to us a lottor in ∙Chineen allowed to the Society by Mr. Moh Hsiang-yoo, Captain Superintendent of the Chapei Polise, with rogan to the recent treable between the Municipal Police and polico of that district."
The following is a translation -
I am just in movipt of a letter from Inspector Chao Ichasi, in charge of the 3rd section of the police, forwarding your favour by which I learn that your medical officer and Inspector Choo have sutered into agreement en tour points, which Bares. A copy of the agreement is also agreement has been approved by Col. enclosed.
rows truly to the Municipal Polleo I tnd that to present trouble having been the first to knul Indian
policemen to drive away the Chinese Police. Subsequently, troups were do
Though the city has by no means a tained ta its normal condition, there scoms, at present, tle doubt bus that it will gradually do so. Of course, any thing might happen, if the adherents of Choung. So far, harrover, nothing sci- Mr. Sa oppose the Bovernorship of Mg Mars has happened. There has been no
Hubsing between the troops and there is that China was to be divided against seize rides ural sumunition by force, and, At this stage von It did not appear spatched to that section to search for and little probability of such occurring.
Meantime, General Fung has sent o
itself, and Communications were carrierī¦, as a result, from the årå soution station "representative to enfer with the with the Tunts of the southern are and the 2nd substation under the 3rd Cloverner and the Commercial Cs conveyed to the principala of the arab quantity
`in "much, the same way as information section, over thirty rifles, and an in-
eity. Mr. Cheung is stated to have munity with regard to the safety of the northern provinces. In June, howeve, sunnis, etc., were taken. Such notion plied that he will be very pleaked Harbin with a long list, nad a wealth international har.
it is statisl, Dr. Sun sent an émissary to seems to be not quite in nuperdango withi consider any plan General Lung may of osters of introduction lo cittain people undertaking mediation because you regzek Your chivalry in
in that fown. Al a subsequent date the to see any camity between the two par Su and M. Cheung to the sorcowhat of the success attending the pazebase of Municipal Council had not usexi fareed to needing the repetiro claims of Mr. messenger replied, and his letters were ties is very much appreciated. But, if from Tokio, and Yokohama. They spoke the executive others of the Shaùgbaj doubtful honour of being Canton's Gover-goods, and the readiness with which drive away the Chinese police, the Chi
Mes. and M. Montague Ede were passengers today by 6.5, "Buelow for the north. They proceed to Japan for short holiday.
termination of his Agreertient with the Mr. N. W. Jarvis, surveyor, on the F.M.S. Government, has left for Sonth Africa to take up an appointment in a similar extmety,
GOVERNMENT SERVICE IN
HONGKONG.
DISSATISFIED OVERSEEKS.
す
a
The dissatisfaction felt by Government me, with the terms of their agreements se vants in Hongkong, on contract from
suggest."
Not to dubiety seems
to exist
E axecuted.
of ammunition.....
nor. The facts are that Mr. So was first appointed and, being a supporter of Pre-all commissions of Chan Chim would nesu Police would certainly rover havs. sident Yuan, he notified his oppointment
renco to oppose the Municipal Police. Within four wares of the receipt of interviewed Mr. Lavison, Secretary), of to the Fresident Finding, however, that the latters, and the endorsement of the Shanghai Municipal Council, who there was considerable opposition to his appointment, ha relinquished is of his certain bills of lading by other servants yesterday promised me that Col Bruce, own free will, er, at last, is belived to of Chen Chi-mei the trouble in the Arsenal Captain-Superintendent, would be notified have Harte 80. The Canten Assembly,
bega.
not to send anyone to Chinese territory thereupon appointed Mr. Cheung, it is There is at least ano pathetic noteson is a gentleman of high standing and to drive away Chinese police, Mr. Levo- stated. This appointment, has, of course, struck in the memorial sent to Peking by moreover is Secretary of the Shanghai not met with the approval of all; and Mr. Woo, whose communication roughly Munisipal Council so his words must be consequently the air is fairly charged transcribed is a follows:- ing between the troops, however, has General Chimer and Dr. Sun Yat-sen with electricity" as present. No Bght
axiting the arrival of Gemoral Lung. labours were to help through the difficul to your proposal, which will deprive us tiex besetting our republic. Before many of the wherewithal to mess ruffians should' noons I saw that I was mistaking the the latter create any disturbance. Your shindow for the substance, and that the kindness is overwhelming, and I shall exalted persons who ouployed me sought thank you personally when I s00 you, domination of affairs by the officials in the destruction of the empire, and the agiin. the south which you, our President, chose
"At the time I entered the servico of
trustworthy.
they are of the accoutrements indispen
ts to the rifles of the Chinese polici,
p.m. Mile Swimming Champion them. Engineering illustrates and and in some cases the conditions of servico taker place, and the populico is quietly was under the impression that my modest sable to their function, so I cannot, sgree
MONDAY, August 11:-
2.30pm-Auction of Future at 18 Morrison Hill Road by Messers. Hughes
and Hough.
The China Mail.
SHIPS BOATS AND DAVITS.
THE new
This
4
NEWS OF THE DAY.
in the colory hare recently feard expres sion in several letters of complaint to the Press.
The overenera in the Public Work Department, some of who have recently called attention to their grievances in the local newspapers, have followed this up by which we publish below.
letter to the "Oversons Daily Mail,
NORTHERN TROOPS FIGHTING AMONG THEMSELVES.
The latest novs from Shanghai is that between 8 and 4 o'clock resterday as Northern troops at Wocsung engaged in several conflicts among themselves. No reason is given for the fighting. The cascia.dies were heavy,
Other three steamships of the C.M.;
govern. Not only is the attempt to made to overthrow the republic, but your life is endangered, and one com munication received from address in Kow Inon suggests that the assassins will visit
A PRISONER.
Navigation Co. have arrived at Woosung possession of all the movements of the Three days before July 22 I was in from Tiontin with a large number of other army in Shanghai, but it was soldiers to assist in the bombardment of suspected that I was not, in sympathy
Sir,-We, as members of The Ener-Sarthe forts. Daily Mail Club, write to ask you to interest yourself ip complaint.
Advertisements are insexboil in home pagers by the Crown, Agants, Whitehall, calling
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With best wishes,
July 20, 1318.
Yours, oc...
Mon ESIANG-TAO,
...
N. U. Daily News."
RED CROSS WORK
tha
The following is a translation of telegram from the Bed Cross Society of China's Headquartere, Foking, to its with the marathont, and outside our house, Central Committee, Shanghai, on the same as that occupied by Dr. Sen pubject of a letter from the Minisky of and Chen Cluugi, I found an armed body War with reference to the independent
f men who refused to let me move from Red Cross organizations.
writing of your trusted servant Dr. Sun. Committee, Shanghai. We are is receipt the permules without the permissien in Red Cross Society of China's Central
Thus I waited on from dusk to day light unable to assist you, though I was familiar with every more of the insur. rent soldiers. I listened to the bolching
letter from the Ministry of Was which says "as follows:-We have received telegraphic communiention from Naaling Red Cross Society's Women Relief Corps
for overseers, surveyors, etc. to 511 Three compazies of rebels at Poutung positions in the different colonies, and alvó, surrendored with their guns. the different disadvantages are not pointed...
ut to intending applicant (but are fully rualized when too late) wa stats below a facts concerning the Crown Colony of
of the guns, but could do nothing in my which anys that, in respect of tho fight Hongkong... The sctures to the Volunteers on In-
The Central Government has received brake, and I repeated my demand to be have organized Women Rehof Corps to country's service, and when daylight .Nanking, the members of this Society fantry Training will be continued at 5.30 Although applicant is sort out as operacer vinces. Manchuria has sent $1.600,000; prisoner and an enemy of those who em. places where there are war contingencies Agreement--Usualy for three years, financial assistance from various pro- set at liberty, I learned that I was a proceed to Waian and suchou and other. o.m. to-night.
an ronds or buildings, ho can be sent to any Chibli and Shantung $800,000 each; other work the Govortor thinks it. If sick Honan 2000,000; Shens $1,000,000; Singapore's new gawing dock, to be he has to pay his own hospital expenses. If Szechuan and Foamsi enck 8:400,000
ployed me.
he dies his wifa or children get nothing...Sunian wid Kwelcbow $300,000 each.
Climate.-The climata la vory unhealthy
1.15 p.m.-Prominada Concert on H.K. rangement which has been designed
C.C. ground.
by the Welin Company for the pur- pose. It is sometimes suggested that the boats would float off as the ship went down, but when we remember. the large number of stays and guys there are on a vessel to support three or four funnels and two masts, the chances of a beat getting clear seems
The Public Works overseams are not the doubtful; even if some of them even-only civil servanta with a grievance. tually got loose, they would either be Many of the police consider they were full of water, or else they would float unfairly dealt with under the new salaries MORE NORTHERN TROOPS ARRIVE. you as lambs, though they are wolves. „HONGKONG, THURNDAY, Acuter 7: 1913. keel upwards, when they would be of scheme, and one often beazy grumbles little service If, adds Engineering, from other departments. There seems to the big decked boat were made self.ample justification for the appointment
of a commission of inquiry, righting, it might eurvive such an or-
The latter referred to is a follows: deal, but our sympathy would go out to the passengers who made the adven- Life-Saving Appliances turous trip. Powever, 38 eight boats Rules of the Board of Trade, require would carry 200 people, it seems vessels to be equipped with enough possible to carry enough boots for boats and rafts to carry all on board, that number ready slung in davita. both passengers and crew. means a great change for passenger steamers, for it has hitherto not been considered commercially possible to equip them with sufficient boats to carry the immense numbers who cross the ocean in them, So far the solution of the problem has generally.
carrying on relief work to both parties, been sought in the use of collapsible uponed on the 28th.
and apply for protection from the com- bosts; but these are, at the best,
manding Generaïs of the foresa, ato. We, It was not until the Municipal Countho Ministry of War, are of the decisions somewhat of a make-shift, and in the flag of Vico-Admiral Jerra, arrived malaria, being always present. Plague is The now dispatch boat Alacrity, flying-smallpox, dysentery, typhoid, and
eil of Shanghai issued the proclamation that all Red Cross members or organiza that I was given my liberty, and even tions should be dependent on the Head- future vessels quite different arrange-at Shanghai on July 31st. Vice-Adiniral rampant here.
then the grants refused to refund me my quarters or Central Committee of the Red ments will have to be ailopted. Jerram arrived the same day on the Ribble.
purso. Currency.The Hongkong dollar s
As stated by us yesterday, the er
Cross Society of Chine, and that no pro It is my humble duty to inform you toctions can be granted unless it is sp Viceroy Shum, who had gone with high of all that came within my knowledgeed for through or by the Headquarters Mexican. It always fluctuates. At prahopes to join the rebels of Craton, and during my enforced imprisonment with of the latter Society. We therefore are. and but few shipbuilders, who ura Triumph" will leave England about the
It is stated that the batil ship sentit is worth 20,
Clotheslothes, underwear; and boots
who made an abrupt departure from the the officials who have so cruelly betrayed zot in a position to grant the request of not considering the question, and get-end of this month with a number of naval are very expensiva.
"City of Rama a day or tire ago, the confidence you reposed in them. I the Women. Relief Coups, which is an ting out new plaus for stowing and reliefs for the chine Squadron, and will
Food.-Food is very poor. Owing to the from Macau He nɔ sommer left the Sui troops sent to Shanghai and if I coulding telegraphed to this Pacifiction Com arrived In Hongkong yesterday morning we aware of every movement of the independent organization. Besides hav launching boats from ships. The gist remain with that Squadron in reserve at system of manuring market gardone (by Tai tha ho hired a launch to take him oven at the axpense of my poor life have missioner Chang of Kiangpeh (North of the recommendations of Sir John the Bag of the Commander-in-Chief for is neccusary for cleaning and cooking his two secretaries siers to book pasinges not have hesitated. I find now that it is sure to esil your attention to the above. Hongkong. The "Triumph will not By night, the greatest care sad supervion board the Chiso Maru. He then sent cornmuntested these facts to you I should Kiangsu) on the matter we have the plea- Biles's Committee on Boats andsime time to come. Davits is that bonts should be stowed
Living-Living is very dear. The fased on the ground that orders had been ern men onsoles my weeping heart. Lot
for Nagasaki. This, bowered, was reall too late, but the success of the porth Red Cross Society of China's Headquar side by side on the top deck, parallel
cheapest board and lodging costa 870.0pgiven not to book rebel lenders. Pa me tell you now that Tung Kwo thing was month (£7 10.) and a frat-clean hotel Eli sages, however, were offered to Shanghai watinumly in communication with Dr.
tern, Peking," to the davits and with mechanical
to £18 per month. Fr Fine Ribbed Lisle Vests appliances to traverse them, so that
removed by coolies in buckets.
and these were decided upon. During Fun and Chen Chi-moi from the day that Savage System of sewaga-lightsou, the night, however, the ex-Viceroy ap he was transfered to the prison in our they may be brought successively
parently concluded that Shanghel would territory and that he (lung Kwo-shing). under the davits, and that the present day, August 6, when the vessel was 965.m. to 5 p.m., holidays and Sanday morn.doned the idea of travelling North. In any controller to take possession of his News" of August 1, that General Hung Working Hours,Required to work aba rather hot for him and so he ahan gave power to your false minister and It is reported, grys the "N. C. Daily ropes and falls should be replaced by miles distant from Japan, advising all well, Low Necks, Without Bleeves.lesa crude appliances. They further Yokohams at 7 p.m., on Friday he 8th promotion boyond that of overecor. I under sala protection, and doubtless is knownout ap again to wage war against N.Y.K.S. Shidzuoka Maru. Dr. Sun Yat-
and that the Commander expacts to reach
stead, he asked permission to remain in rane which must, have amounted to Haing arrived in Shanghai from Nanking Promotion and Pension.There is few days. The t-Viceroy is therefore has been permitted to leave his con. Hongkong yesterday morning by tha Hongkong, and this was granted for more than a laki of tacks. For this bride on Wednesday evening and loft again for
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The local agent of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company's Royal Mail Steamship Tine informa us that their Yokohama Ofico
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announced--Mr. Waltor Barratt, Ia-t
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EX-VICEROY SHUM.
IUNG XWR-SING AGAIN.
THE REBEL LEADERS.
felt for one of his years being engaged
very old man, and much sympathy is earnestly strived to establish. *few days be will venture south. He ie the good government which you have sosen in anid to be still in the Settlement.
and General Chen Chi-mei at Woung
favour the use of much larger decked instant. boats, so inige indeed that passengera
aftor three years, servico candidates are may be accommodated below their
The following appointments to the Ostablishment, I had to attain the age of recommended and placed on the permanent deck, and battened down during the Stuff of the Naval Yard, Hongkong, and 56-befars he is granted a passion, is tão reckless" projects with which he process of lowering. Naturally the spector of Filler, Constructive Manager's dalous than this pension scheme) No man Committee put forward no scheme Department, at Devonport Dockyard, was should be allowed to remain longer than 18
Can you imagine anything more sean line been identified lately. aa to the actual means by which to leave England on July 12 to take over
carried out.
Um. Powell, Idried ect. They left those
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WOOSUNG AND BRIDEAT.
I leaned on this last days of my in- carceration that it was this intention of the soldiers holding the forts at Woosung
PERING AND THE RISING.
General in Chang has proposed that
The "N... Daily News to hand to hold out only so long as they wero paid President Tuan Shib-kai retain thro their recommendations were to be duty at Hoogkong Y. rd as successor to Mr. years in, this colony, whether his servico July 31 and August 1 contain further the wages witich your rebel seryants have tenths of the anlary of all otheials, in Gaddie; Mr. G. Barnes, of the Naval Store be colonial Imperial. In the Navy or particulars of the Revolt in the North thought fit to pay them to solicit their crear to cover the expenses are suppress Department at Davenport Yard, has been, Armas a man is granted's podaion-after 21 to engineers and shipbuilders, and appointed Flast Grade Writer in the Audit years' device, and perhaps stout hall of THE HATCHING OF THE REVOLT services. I do not bollove that there the rebellion. This Pulzing Jihoo already several have been devised, Oco at Hongkong Yard, in the place of that only is spent abroad. Why compel and some are illustrated in Engineer Mr. E. J. Treadgold, who is returning to on to live to this unhealthy alights for
inco, who were until recently so loyal to reports that by request of Chang Hai you, conceive the enormity of their pan. Tutuh of Fangtiem, President Yuan ing. In one arrangement four bouts take up a position in the Navti Sato 25 or 30 years for a pension fr
uction, and that when the coffers of the Shili-iced has stationed four gunboats at
withdrawn, nothing will be left to mar zebela are empty, and the tempting bait the mouth of the Yalu tiver, to follow
the movements of the Leadors of this..
STRANGE STOLY OF AN EX-SECRŽTANY.
THE EDWARD DISPENSARY, acck, between two sets of flavits, and Gilbert, Ovoracer at Portsmouth Dockyard, how for white poopla ars receiving portions says the "N. Duály News.
are stowed on one part of the top Department at Chatham Yard; Mr. EJ: excluded) will surprise one, when it is seen | hatching of the late revolt has reached us to fight of progress you aro making. If Teungahetang (Manchu party); the head-- Reference to the pension list (Asiaties The following rammekable account of the are fitted with appliances by which wrights at Hongkong Yard.
has been appointed Inspector of Ship Erein the Hongkong Governoat they can be traversed in either direc
Apologising for Lecapesaing on your time tion. If the ship were on an even
sud space and thinking you for giving this, our complaint, publicity,We remain, sir, yours truly.
TH. BOLTON, J. TAYLOR, M. Waza, Hongkong.
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keel, the two inner boots would ARE YOU GOING ON A JOURNEY 1 paturally be traversed in opposite directione;
HAMBERLAINA Colic, Cholera and but if it had a lat, they
Diarrhoek Beigely child be pasked would both go to the low side. The your hand luggso when going on a traversing gear in worked by hand, temperature all and to produce bowel Chango cf water, diety and'.
power-driven, it is quito likely that may cave much suiloting and inconvenience Colic, Cholera and Darrhoea Remedy for useful as it would be to have it curul on board the train or stentship. It lacks into a fine trouble, and this medicine canrit liese TMMEDIATE rolief is necessary in at this power might not be available at if you have it handy Roz sale by all should always be on hand. Forale by
Oberlata and Storekeepers A
KEEP IT HANDY.
all Cinsmurtá nad Sarekeepers.
Wos Taza ting, a graduate of Harried with my friends in Canton, who, I know: The Government has now learned that
have been in telegraphic communication quarters of which are now at Antung. University. was appointed curly in May hold allegianno to the maidunt, and the rebels had at their disposal, when as the joint secretary of Dr. Sun Yat-sen assured that it is not the workers in opening hostilities, 82,000 men, vir. ny ho relinquished lus position on the weeks the alleged 'refore, but the young tones and Yunan 14,000 Anhui, and, and General Chen Chi-mel, but on Satur- the field, nor yet the manufacturer that 10,000 under 0 Yang und Id Lof- rovoipt of a private communication from cloment, which is led away by specious
chun, 25,500-Kiangsir troops, 20,000 Con tits seting Premier in Fuking Mr. Woo propisos and falso proclamations. I pur The Chimptang and the Chengrubți
10,000 Fukien trooper naz now stands by the Government and bis pown leaving for Canton early in the next
beginning of this Chiness New Year and the felting forces that the ungrateful Javing endeavor to force. Prodant report to Peking provides most interesting moon and doubtless I will Le able are preparing a bill for this Uppie House, od by a reprmentative of Dr. Sun in the fogling in the south and the strongli, of gainst the deputy Ian Yu-chimg for ruling. In states that he was approucis commitin safe an authentic account of the which proccellagi will be instituted was anked to perform the duties of trans-peopie desire to pit against you.... Intor of lotters and telegrans recaival in
Yuan 6th-kai to resign Ostaistischer