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for the original constitution but thờ -Premier * thought differently, and for nextly whole month stood out. against the President and the whole nation. He did not yield matil the whole Navy came ut openly for it." Ever sincel Mr. Waso suff, there' have been repeated conflicts between the President and the Premier, "the most noteworthy instance being the
AFFAIRS IN PEKING.
THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS.
[The 'hinese Mai" Service, ]
The following are the latest graphic items of now, from Peking
tole-
Ditch Legation, the bogus guvernment
THE MAGISTRACY.
FRIDAY, JULY 20, 1917.
▲ SHAREHOLDER'S DIVIDENDS.
telegram, which you have read, he had influential friends who failed to support him and, according to him, deserted him
In the Summary Court this morning, and turned en him as a sabel. Of course,
A LONG CHASE
bators Mr. Justices Gomperte, Mr. W. wo must take that with a grain of salt.
EL Shenton, appearing for the Bat I do not think he would have dong
Whilst woman was walking in these things without some influential
Hongkong, Canton and Macho persons to back him up. However, these Queen's Road Central yesterday, Steamboat Company Lidi, saked bis things will leak out by and by.
To-day, you see Chang Hsun de Chinese suddenly matched her pur Lordship to fix a date for the hearing feated and deoing, for refugs, to the from her hand and dashed away with it. of the case in which .cne, Yong Yat." THE PRESIDENCY.
anend, and the Chinese Republie will The womur immediately cried snatch claimed an amount of $90, "dividends Information has reached Peking that be re-established in the East. Tam very things" and then an exciting chase
on thäres hoid in the Company, Mr. ine in the hope that these troubles will
Road Central and made his way to the dispute the liability, but they were not his departure for Foking Long Chifend soon.
hope that this will meur peace Chas personally telegraphet to General Feng Kao Chang to come to Peking to assume the Presidential duties. PRESIDENT AND HIS FAMILY, Li Yuan Hung's inraily left for Tion sin yesterday, La Yuan Hung hinuself is still in the French hospital.
ousting of those, members of "the General Feng Kuo Chong bas postponed/glad. And I feel that you will join with began. The thief ran into Des Voeux Shenton said that his chenta did no
Cabinet by the Premier whom the President desired to see retained in it. This is what really led up to the recent events. Mr. Wax says that it this struggle the President wes buckel, by the National As- sembly, while the Premier hail for his support a number of military Givernois of the so-called Priyasɛg
Whils party.
the momentous question of the war against Germany
A. S. WATSON & Co., Ltd., was before the Assembly the Premier,
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HONGKONG, "FRIDAY, July 30, 1917.
DR. SUN YAT. SEN'S NEW
MOVEMENT.
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IN HIDING.
Liang Tan Yen and Kang Yu Wei are hifing in the "Dentsch-Asiatische' Bank at Peking
REWARDS FOR TROOPS. President Feng Ku Cheng has order Mel rewards to be given to the Republican Artay sio appreciation of their services.
in his capacity of Minister of War, called the Military Governor of the ccantry for a conference, ostensibly for purely military matter." Wasa says that no oner had the Military Govenors assembled, than it was made clear that the reul motive in enlling them together was for the parpase of cereing the National , Assem.nly
to do the bidding of the Premier.
But the President triumphed in this struggle, for a time at least, and TUAN was dismissed from office. Mr. WANG explains the sub- sequent developments by saying that the military Governors felt that they had lost face, which could only be revered by securing the desolation of the National Assembly. This they finally succeeded in doing, the Pre- sidens being literally clubbed into
A NOTAULE development in the TALUABLE HOUSEHOLD political situation in China is the visit of Dr SEN YAT SEX to Cantus. He has come down from Shanghai on a warship, and we gather from the speech he made un arrival that doing the unconstitutional act by a
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THE LATE IMPERIAL HOUSE. A Manate states that the Ching ass is fully satisfied with the favour able treatment which has hitherto been accorted to it by the Republic. It declares that the young Emperor wis forced by Chang isun to return to the throne..
Tema Ki Sui's private opinion regal. the treatment of the Manchu House is that the title of Emperor should be ecelled, the allowance reduced and the Manchu Court should be removed from the Imperial Palace:
FRAISE AND BLAME.
and prosperity in Chine. But one thing Prays. The pursuers, however, stuck süre that the claimant was actually the we must not forget. Chins, although to his trail, like dogs after a rabbit.Yong Yas to whom the lace certificates Republic, is not one of modern wayThe fugitive after having been, chased referred, and they merely wantel a Foreigners say. Oh the Chinese people
protective judgment. are not prepared for a republican sys for over a mile was finally caught war
of government. They ought to 50 Douglas Wharf by a Police Reservist. slowly. There should be a
The case came before Mr. Dyer Ball monarchs with a strong man hend. Maybe. I ugres we should be this morning, and after evidence was under a strong man, but he should be heard, the defendant. was sentenced to of modern ideas and a democratic wayTix weeks hard labour.
limite
of rule. What do we find to-day T
TCCAUXS EXTURE CAUSE.
"This trouble was caused by a number of generals going to Peking. It comes to this. The government of China is What now in the bands of militarists. is the European war for To crush Prussian militaris. In point of fact China is now under the same sort of rule,
In
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OPIUM CASES.
1
Mr. Hind, spearing for the plainti
said that the case was a very simple one and he would have no difficulty in pre- ing the identity of bis client,
His Lordship fixed a day next week for the hearing the date to be decideă Later.
AN INQUEST IN VICTORIA GAOL
The Victorir Gaol, this afternoon,
A Chinese woman who was yesterday arrested in Des Feux Road Central or the charge of being in the possession of
taals of opium "other than Gover-the Carmer (Mt. J. H. Wood) held an enquiry into the death of a ment opium was brought before Mr. J
"prisoner named Chan Ling Chi,,20 R. Wood' this morning,
P
"I bupe for the best. I sin an optimist the long ran we shall come out all right. But now we are in the hands of militarism We must not blame China too much. She has xen ruled by military people from the time of Youn Shih-kai till now. From 55 to 60 cums of all the expenditures of the nation the charge and stated that she barenday in Victoria Cluol Flowpital. go to military support and this is not merely been empicyed to carry the
Ghat when drug. enough for them."
have
hope
The defendant pleaded not guilty to years of age, who died at 3.28
the people know this they will do away After evilence was heard,. His Wor- ship imposed a fine of $1,000, ami, in with it. Wyshould be governed by civil and not military men...
fiversal Brotherhood of It is hobby, Be you may know, default of payment, sentenced the Mankind. Recently I read your Presdefendant to four months' hard labour.
Mr. Wood, this morning fine n is to uphold the rights of dent's declaration in regard to Ciermany.
and to fight for the liberty.
y and freedom all nations, sympathise with the weak Chinese 8200 on the ebarge of being of the world. He shows his sympathy in the unlasin possession of 2 the of with his brothers and sisters. that raw opium at the Canton, Wharf. the true brotherhood of mankind? I
object
saul to myself "Now Prident Wilson I are almost in the same boat in
andl
how republics. I hope to see the stars eloured fing and a friendship forever."
stripes entwined with the five-
THE PRICE ON CHING HSUN'S HEAD.
The following is a translation of the ronelnding portion of a procination issned recently by Tuan Ki Sui, the Searler of the Republican troops :---
• Presidential mandates have been HALI. Takwool brella stan his purpose is to establish in Canton elever use." A sequel to this was issued praising Tuan Ki Sai for slicy. China and America are both DRAWING ROOM A use of what regards as the real Republican CHANG Hsry's cup d'etat by protecting the Republic and ordering the Monarchy was the acrest of Chang Han, Kang Yu upholstend farniture inciling Chester Government of China. Be chins which heid sofa and arm chairs with "cretonne have the support of the entire restored for one brief week, and Wei, Liang Tun Yin, Li Ting Suma, Marn eavers, takso curio cabinets book. Navy of China and he is asking oppressed by the very man who may Sung Sik and Hp Chilo Jn for cases, writing table anch tour fill serven, the people of Canton to invite be said to have organised the military punishment areonling to law.
The Governmout has telegraphed to and a number of good Japanese water the whole of the Navy to come down, revolt against the President and the calours, and a few pieces of hackwood together with all the members of National Assembly. It seems at the south-westera Provinces sounding
DINING ROOM-Teakwood Chinn
curiously complex their opinion regarding the convocation tipboard, and side table, extension the Parliament which President Liat sight a dining table and chairs, glass fire screen. YEAN HENG dissolved under pres- situation; but Mr. WAN: says the of a Provisional Senate.
FOREIGN POLICY. pictures, alan hige and gold dinner sure from the Military Governors of real issues are: "Shall there be a the North, so that a "national Government by law or by fores ? BED ROOM-Teakwel double bed, government" may be organised in Shall the will of the people s white enamelled twine a kod Canton with L YEAY HUNG as expressed through the Assembly dressing table and mutile top waste stands. trakwood wardrobes and chest. President. Dr. SEN confirms the prevail, or that of the privilegerl few of dives, toilet sets, and bath room previously published report that two Shall the military forces of the warships have gone to Ching-wan-taonation be used to uphold the country requisites.
for the President, and Dr. SUN and or to uphold certain individual his friends consider it most probable Generals? The whirligig of time urgent telegram stating that the situa that as soon as the Government has quickly brought General TUAN tion there is most dangerons, but the has been organised in Canton back into office and power again. full contents of the wire are not known. President Li YUAN HUNG will the eyes of
service, &.
Also
latest signs"
Overhoud ceiling, and lesk Eats number of plants in prts and one
electric fittings.
BAROGRAPH in fist da enndition.
On view from Wednesday, the 25th inst. at noon.
Cataloguer will be issued. Teraz Cash.
HUGHES & HOUGH.
Áucitonaws. Hongkong, July 20, 1917.
1970
THE CALENDAR.
MEMOS FOR TOMORROW.
10.30 am-Auction et Umbrella
Sunshades etc. at Mesurs. Hughes and Hough's.
10.20 an-Auction of Bath Gowns,
Towels, Brass Ware, ek, et al
Mesira. Hughes and Hough's
General Memoranda.
TODAY, July 24-
2:30 pm. Auction of
Furniture, Curtains, Pictures etc. at Messes Hughes and Hough's.
TIDENDAT, July 26-
Land Investment.Ch's. Dividend due. West Point Building Co's. Divident
Que.
the Southern
The Tuan Ki Sui Cabiner has decided to carry out its former foreign policy, and has telegraphed to the Ministers
sbrond announcing this decision.
THE SITUATION IN FUKIEN, " The Tukwan of Fukien has sent an
THE DUTCH MINISTER AND
CHANG SUN." Wong Tai Hei has told the Dutch Minister that he would guarantee Chang Hours his if the former will allow Caang Hsun to be extradited, but the Dutch Minister has refused to comply.
ALLEGED LARCENY FROM TAIKOO DOCKYARD.
In Mr. Wood's Court this morning a Chinese, in the employ of the Taikoo Dockyard Company, was charged with the larceny of two axes from the Taikoo Teken harry Bay,
They defendant plended not guilty to the arge and the magistrate adjourned the cise.
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It is hoped th
Kthat all the troops and police in the Capital will preserve pas THEFT OF A PIECE OF TIMBER and under and not let the reaf chief
A Chíness coolic charged with gealing Chang Hsun flee the city, after he bus committed such atrocious crimes against hereby afered to any one who esptares Mr. Wood this morning and sentenced. Chary Haun dend or alive. A plendid to fourteen days' hard labour.. the country. A reward of $100,000 is a piece of timber was brought before
opportunity is before them and let al do their best to win the prize."
AN ALLEGED CASE OF
KIDNAPPING...
NEWS OF THE DAY.
LOGAE AND GENERAL
come down to take up the Presidency Republicans General TUAN represents here. That Dr. Sus Yr Sex, on the idea of government by force a mission of this sort, should have rather than by law. While honour been weleined by the leading ing TUAN as a man of good character officials of anton, including the and strong convictions, and admiring
We are asked to state that the raffle Tuchun and Civil Govemor, shows his cool courage and dogged deter-
Luk Wing Ting's representative has for a petticoat and camisole in aid of between that the cleavage
the mination as a soldier, Mr. WANG
the Miltering Children's Lengue. has Southern and Northern Republicans passes upon him the judgment that arrived in Peking. is more definite than the recent "his training and mental make-up do MEASURES TO SECURE UNITY. been won by No. 13, taken by a telegraphic news from Paking not fit him at all to understand and
A report is that, in order to smooth Rentleman. has indicated. We pointed out interpret the spirit of the twentieth over the friction between the North (some days ago that the forces' contury" Mr. WANG's views.. are and the South, the Provisional Teanyi-
The latitude and longitude given the against restoration the views of the political group yan has been done away with entirely, by the Hongkong Observatory and the of the Mosarchy would probably which D. SUN TAT SEN is represent and 4 proper Parliament will be Manila Observatory show that the typhoon is in the vicinity of the Pratas, be found to be hopelessly divided ing at Canton, and this brief organised as soon as possible. when once again the Monarchy summary of them will enable the General Feng Kuo Chang is optimistic As it has recurved N.N.E. it will not had been suppressed and a decision render to see the "deeper meaning of with regard to the south-western Pro- strike Hongkong, if it continues in the had to be taken on the re-organisation the movement. It is palpable that vinces, in view of the fact that Lak direction it is now travelling. of the Republican Administration. It if De Sus YAT SEN has any sub-Wing Ting is willing to mediate. is now evident that there are two stantial support for the mission main divisions of opinion on this which has brought him to Canton we
united
THE PREMIER'S-VIEWS. Regarding the question of Parliament, subject. The Southern Republicans, shall see two Republican Govern- Tuan Ki-Sui still advocates the revising which Dr. SUN. YAT SEN may be ments set up in China-one in the cf the Constitution, the amendment of taken to represent, are for the com-North, the other in the South. It is the electoral regulations and the election
of a new Parliament. plete restoration of the status quo by no means a new idea. Indeed,
A SPECIAL MISSION TO Settlement Day: Hongkong Stock ante--that is to say the Government it is an open secret that the creation
Frchange...
GERMANY. SATURDAY, July 28:
FRIDAY, July 2
A report states that Chang Hsun is
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We have heard complaint made that the weather signals for stirode and longitude on Signal Hill are often partly obscured by the light-house. The mast needs to be heightened so that, the signals will he clear above the
structure.
لحرة
A Chinese woman was brought before Me. J. R Wood this morning on the charge of having "kidupped a five-year-old boy from No 24 Pokfulam Roud. West Point.
It was alleged timb the defendant hark asked the boys step-mother for permission to take hint to Yaumuti. The step-mother granted the defen dant's request and the defendant then took the child to Kowloon.
Later she returned to the step- mother and informed her that she
had lost the boy whilst in Taumati The step-mother immediately TE- ported the matter to the Police and the defendant was taken into custody.
subsequently
The defendant then admitted that whilst in Yaumati she delivered the child into the hands of her brother. Her brother had taken the boy to Shauliwan. The Police, however,
were unite to discover either the brother or the child.
His Worship adjourned the cuse pending the reult of further efforts to find the missing child.».
ATTEMPTING TO EXPORT
SILVER DOLLARS. 74
The deceased was undergoing n sentence, of three years imprim
egit, dating: from the 20th of Sopteraber, 1915,
Medical evidence showed death to be due to general tuberculosis and a verdict of enth from natural
was recorded. The Jury consisted of Messrs. T. . F. Fleming, J. H. Grünep Lahm
40x
J: J. Vandenberg and dos Remedies.
THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE WAR. SPECIAL SERVICE AT ST. JOHN'S
CATHEDRAL
Tu 1915 and 1916 a Special Service of Entercession for the War was held in St. John's Cathelal on the 4th of Auguit, being the Anniversary of the Commencement of the War. This year such a service will be held on Sunday, 5th August. at 11 am.
Although the servics is not strictly official. H. E. the Governor and H. E.
intention of attending... the General have expressed their
A collection will be made for the Prisoners of War Fund.
S.
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THE PRICE OF SHIPS.
£ 58,000 1913 2:82,500
Our Japanese contemporary at Dairen states that while the cost of British vest's his depreciated since 1010 that of Japanese vessels has appreciated year after year, and in illustration is quotes as it existed before the organised of an independent Southern Republic
the following tables which have been furnished by a reliable authority of this Port Russian Internal Liberty Loan closes revolt was made against it by the under the Fresidency of THEN CHEN
For 7,300 tons British Steamer.. so-called Peiyang Military Group, HSUAN was planned at the time of sending a special mission to Germany.
Instead of Hongkong, Kobe is now 9pm-Night Fête at V.RC.
A Chinese woman who was charged
1919 SATURDAY 28 & MONDAY, July 30 :- which developed, to the surprise of the revolt against YUAN SHIH Kat's
the leading port of the East, according with attempting to export one 1918 (Sept.)-93,950. 1915 (Dec),125,000 15.30am-Auction of Dress Materials, most of them, into the debacle at sumption of the Monarchy. The
to Count Okuma. "Having gradually
hundred Hongkong silver dollars 1918 (lar.),100,000 1816(June),180,000- Hats, Costumes, etc, etc. at Madame Peking. They desire to see the result of De Sus's missing will be
increased its prosparity, particularly Gainr, Alexandra Buildings.
For Medium-sized New Japanese old Parliament immediately re-con-watched with deep interest, and we
since the war, which has caused pleaded her ignorance of the laws 1918 (Dec-) „ 187,300 1017
Steamer. MONDAY, July 30
many British steamers to quit their of the Colony, but after evidence was Armiversary of the Accessing of King voked, the Provisions Constitution san but hope that the many lessons
Per ton Victor Emmanuel Ill of Italy (350) maintained until the Permanent which China has had of the costliness Speaking at an American University calls to Oriental ports, Kobe has fast heard. is Worship (Mr. Dyer Ball)
1016 Y138 Feb, TUESDAY; Joly 31-
Constitution Cham been drafted of there too frequent disorders will tin at Shanghai last week, Dr Wu Ting become a more important port until it imposed a fine of $10, and ordered Jan., May 30.3mAities of Showca, by the National Armbly and prompt the various political leaders Fang (Foreign Minister, in the late is now the foremost trade port in the that the silver dollars be confiscated. Mar
Uffies Fitting, et at Man formally adopted by Parliment, and to exhaust every means of arranging Cabinet, said: Gio Alexandra Buildings, Non-Auction of Lahir you they desire that President In their political differences before they
The Peck, at Mr. Deo. F. Lants YUAN HUNG shall remain in the decide to plange the country into Sales Rooms.
Feinas, August
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111 pin. Full Moon..
HATURDAY, August 4-
Anniversary of Fleclaration of War
between Great Britain and Germany (1914)
MONDAY, August -
General Holiday.
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fice President until the time) another civil war, appointed by the Constitution fur
the next Presidential Election. / towards "General Their attitude TUAN, who has again become the be gathered from
A Summer Tennis. Tournament
Premier,ay what Mr. C. I. Wax, Vico-Speaker Open to Members of the Hongkong
of the Senate, had to say about him Cricket Club will be held on the Cricket
DR. WU TING FING AND THE SITUATION.
MILITARISM IS CHINA.
The chairman has hinted that in of the stirring, övents that have taken place in Peking. I shall speak of Bid Dr. Wes when he had been introduced by Mr McCracken and had been enthusiastically applauded: "But you know what has been going on at the
Far East in the number of merchant- men calling there."
capital from the newspapers and it is not It la announveil that the Transcon my wish to give you a detaileri report timental Railway to Western Australia Let me speak firms to you of mat gentle
rean who shall be known in history-s will be opened early in September. a rebel-or what--Chang Haun.
HANG A GOOD
FELLOW."-
The Australian Federal Arbiimfon
210 Apr
(250) Jane,"
317 Ang
165,000
Per to
1916 YIG2
Jal
210
230 Oct
20 Dec
TYPHOON WARKING.
Jas
1817 310 Feb
1917 320-
Mar
303
380
The Manils Observatory at 9 pm May Last night telegraphed
470°
850
The current price
out in strik ing contrast with that gooted two years. Typhoon in about 115 Long. E and ago, when an Isherwood stemmer of 3,000 tons class was contracted to be built at 19" Lat. N moving West
homo yards for Y400,000, and even a second-hand Japanese cargo boat now fetches Y400-450 por fon dead weight
Juir 20, 11.15 Typhoon in about 16 Long E. and 20 Lat. N. recurving northeast zard."
An Amsterdown message says that Ist Chang Haun at his place as I big arropleng factory st Koepenick, pear was passing through there fast year. in a speech at Shanghai Inst week. Ground during August Men's Handicap this sedan thair for the and Berlin, has been completely burnt down. He opra it is open secret Doubles are to be played on the follow received me very kindly, I found him
CAN YOU AFFORD THE RISK that the President and the Premiering plan: Each stroke won to count an open-hearted man not educated per
of haps,, but still one of the old type never did work harmoniously together, one point. The first pair to win 96 men. I found him, good, fellow, and Couit has fized Bos, a week na the living WERE you ever sized with a severe attack of cramp colic or diarrhoes wage in a woman under war conditions without a bottle of Chicberlain's Colic, They differed on fundamental ques pointe wis the match Should both as a friend you could not ask for a bet Casof course, he is a monarchist and
PAGAMA Cholera and Diarrhoen Remody in the are such risk A dose and Guides. In the first place they differed pair resth $5 points two points ment be fada il his debe t'apport the hostiae fate of £210 was insposed on the house o curd you before
be called, and regarding which Constitution should be won in succession. Service to change of his old sovereign. Hence this trouble, Belgian killage of Beata Den for wo
which has born brought on by him
organize a Whit Mgadayache Alstever in the most wer
Typhoon Map
be followed the original one or the from one pair to the other after every brincacy P Constitution at revited by Y
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Bam Ku The President stood out
Sid
6 points won
on this Is he alone to hume,
there conferiegates | "A
baye
Numerous Cartesia are reported to
made by the Swi
the