THE CHINA MAIL.”
disintegration over an ever-widening aron, which was descriptive of the NOW IS THE TIMEeneral situation at the end of 1920,
TO TEST THE
TRAMWAYS FOR KOWLOON.
GOVERNMENT SANCTION?
has been followed by more native measures on the part of the principal claimants for power, with the result SOOTHING EFFECT that the movement, led by General
Wa Pel-fu, has increased in strength, A correspondent at Hongkong of while the power and influence The
Trade Supplement exercised by General Chang Tao lin in writes:-The Government appear to the north, and by Dr. Eun Yat-sen in MENTHOLATUM the south, have been shaken, if not have decided to sanction the con-
OF'
WHEN APPLIED
ON
INSECT BITES
MENTHOLATUM TRY IT!!
THE CHINA ASSOCIATION.
country has not been referred to in
the report because the matter is, at
ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The Chairman said that the next item on the agenda was to elect a President for the ensuing year.
present under the consideration of a Committee appointed by the Foreign Office. There are many difficulties, Mr. F. Anderson thanked the meet apart froin those of
& financial ing for the honour they had done him nature, in making satisfactory arrangements in this matter, and think many of those who refer to
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WASHINGTON CONFERENCE.
Government was ineffective and cor
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ENTRA TERRITORIAL RIGHTS. The Chinesa delegates at the Con ference were successful in getting a commission appointed. Although sympathy may be extended to China in lavicg to be saddled with the accesary imposition, it is quito mieleading to speak extra territoriality as oppressive to Chios.
A PRISONER'S DEATH,
CORONER'S INQUEST YESTERDAY,
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At the Magistracy yesterday after. | noon, Mr. R. E. Lindselt, as Coroner and a Jury composed of Mesars. H.P. Lamarche (foreman), H. O. Marcal entirely broken. There is reason to struction of tramways in Kowloon, and Ng Kwok-ling, held an inquiry believe that the central leaders can To begin with about reven or eight into the circumstances attending" count upon the support of publio miles of track will be laid, but Kow the death of a male Chinese opinion, while any new administration loun is spreading to rapidly that it prisoner of Victoria jail, who died which they may form will dorive in-will not be long before there will be in the jail early the same morning.
The deceased, Li Ying, aged 50, creased prestige from the successful twenty to thirty miles of track ones efforts of Chinese diplomacy in a beginning is made. The plan was sent need to si month's bard matters connected with foreign policy. favoured at present is that of leasing labour on August 22 for kidnapping a The desire for peace and security the concession: Whatever arrange-muitsas at Samebuipo. Ho reported under a Government that can governments are made, one result will be sick on Saturday and was admitted to is so strong and so general that there more work for British cagiacering the jail hospital. Dr. E. A. Esler, the Jail Medical Officer examined the seems to be a brighter prospect of a firms. satisfactory settlement being arrived Judging from the number of re-man on Monday morning and found at in Peking in the near future than presentatives of British firms search. that he wasenffering from pauemonia. at any time since the fall of Yuaning for orders in South Chizo, there The prisoner was toriously but not is plenty of healthy competition just dangerously ill. Dr. Relor received Ebih Kai.
now in all branches of industry in an urgent telephone message at 6.28 (Continued from page 2.)
The outstanding event of the year Great Britain. One of the British the following morning that the temperature never rose Mr. Geo. B. Dodwell said that has been the Washington Conference, commercial travellers now in the prisoner's condition appeared to be degrees. The deceased complained of Anglo Japanese Alliance which has last year they were very glad to and it is confidently hoped for bene Colony mentioned that his firm worse, and when he atsived 20 badache and fever and the warder. been in force, more or less, since 1905. elect Mr. Anderson as their Proficial results from the settlement there obtained an order in South Chins minutes later, the man was already did not realise that the man The main object of the Anglo Japan-eident, although they had bad of many difficult and complica' d for machinery costing £50.00 in the dead. Death was due to heart failure asriously ill. Wlien the witness A, M. Watt a sharebroker, that Mr. eso Alliance was to maintain the peace before them the name of Sir John questions, several of which were a year 1919. They would gladly & ipily caused by pneumonia, which super-relieved the Indian warder an night committed for trisl on a charge of the man's condition much foreign residents. Mr. Watt has been of the Far East, and it undoubtedly Jordan, and that now they were in a standing merace to the tranquility of exactly the same plant tolv fornod on tuberculosis of the lange. daty at 0.25 a in., on Tuesday, he trafficking in shares belonging to increased security and generally per- similar position. Although Sir John the Far East. Everyone interested £25,000. He also added that electric The doctor said that the man's condi- found mitted peaceful trading in that part Jardan hopes to be ther President in China is under a debt of gratitude cables were now being supplied locally tion was such that it was difficult for worea. He at once sent for the under examination for several months of the world, whatever may be said before long, he unfortunately did not to the diplomatista engaged in the about one-half of the 1919 prices. other than a professional man to say Doctor. A few minutes later the man past, but the preliminary court has
that he was seriously ill
did whilst te was being given some only now decided to commit him for More British motor cars and against it by its detractors. Let us feel he could accept the position at work of the Conference for the feeling
Replying to the Coroner, Dr. Ealer brandy.
trial. hope that the same may be said 17 the present, and therefore he (Mr. of confidence engendered by the remercial motor vehicles are in evidence.
Mr. Watt is alleged to have used years hence of the Four-fower Pact Dodwell hoped that the meeting sults of their labours. The outstand. During the fat four or five years bus reported sick after bis usual inspec-deceased's low temperature, whether, bonds entrused to him for sale for the which has taken its place.
would aak Mr. Anderson to remaia in ing features of the Conference wore, American rivals have made a bold bid The education of Chinese in this his present position as President, and firstly, the broadminded and judicial for trade in all classes of machinery. Notion, for him to be admitted to the jail in the doctor's opinion, the warder parposao raising loans from the Watanabe Bauk of Yokotama. When that he bad great pleasure in pro-attitude of America and Great Brit-ons grudges them their success, be-hospital without previous reference bad ac'ed in good judgment.
Dr. Esler, recalled said he Lad the owners of the bonds asked for posing the resolution, which was sin, and also the statesmanship and cause there is any amount of trade to to bim. In such cases he would seconded by Mr. H. D. C. Jones, and tact displayed by their represcat-be had in Chian if only the poinecre, examine the patient on the following had no reason to think that in this their return or the money realised by carried unanimously,
atives in negotiation; secondly, the will work for it. It is, however, only morning, unless, of course, if the conciliatory, attitude and strength of natural that those Britons who ate man was refienely ill, in which case the warder could have realised their sale it was discovered that character shown by Japan in making continually receiving letters from home case he would be telephoned for at the man was seriously ill. He added neither was forthcoming and criminal in re-electing him President of the great and important concessions in the with personal appeate concerning once. In this case he did not think that as far as he was concerned, be proceedings were launched. Ascociation. Ho was sure they would cause of peace; and last, but not lesst, unemployment there should with the patient would have berefitted had not issued any instruction to the
Without retiring, the Jury returned all realise, from the excellent speech the remarkably able way the repres secure contraste for British workshop, mach by any treatment, even if ho bad hospital warder that he was not to be make any comments they so desired. a verdict of "death in accordance with in letter to the Pres over-
of the chairman, that there was acatatives of China bandled the claims The inevitable development of tran., heen taken in hand 48 hours earlier.sent for until a patient's temperaturo
as his lungs were badly affected.
In summing up the Coroner said the the medical evidence," and added a look altogether the work that is being considerable sphere of activity for the and interests of their country with sport facilities and other engineering dons by the Hongkong University. Aesociation, and that they were eminently satisfactory resnits. The work in South China munken that! The European hospital warder said
It was with great pleasure that we filling a very useful position in looking success of the Chinese diplomatists is most probable. The fall in prices of that his instructions were not to send actual cause of death was clear riier that in view of the man's love with the conditions prevailing in the no reason to suspect the deceased's learnt that a knighthood had been after, as well as they could, British the more remarkable as it was attain goods manufactured in Great Britain, for the Doctor unless a paticat's enough. If the jury were not satiefied temperature the hospital warder had
temperature was above 101 degrees. ed at a time when China had been in will be'p immensely.
In this particular case the man's jail hospital they were at liberty to condition was so serious. conferred on the Chairman of the subjects in the Far East.
In moving the election of a chair an unfortunate state of internal disor Bhanghai branch of the China As- sociation; then Mr. E. C. Fearce, and man (Mr. D. Londale), vice-chairman der for many years, when a large por that H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, (Mr. D. C. Rutherford), and hon. tion of her armed forces were out of treasurer (Mr. R.C, Wilcox), Mr. Wood control, wheu saveral provinces bod during his visit to Hongkong. bestowed the honour upon Bir Edward said that he had pleatura in proposing declared ther independence of the Pearce, who had gone to Hongkong the re-election of the three above. Central Government, when that ns a representative of the British named goatlemen.
Mr. Gershon Stewart, M. P., in commmunity in Shanghai. The work done by Sir Edward Pearce for Shang-seconding the resolution, which was bai is too well known to you all to carried nanimously, said he was sure in their hands that the inter ste of require reference here.
the Association would be looked after in the future io just auch so excellent During the early part of this year inner as it had been in the past. Hoogkong underwent one of the mat
On the motion of Mr. D. Mcdonald, unpleasant experiences in the whole seconded by Mr. F. O. Reynolds, the history of the Colony, which resulted G meral Committee were elected as in great loss and inconvenienos to the follows:-Right Hon. Lord Inchcaps, shipping and business community.P.C., G.C.M.G., eto.. Bight Hon. Sir I refer to the seamen's strike, which John Jordan, P.C., G.C.M.G..G.CLE, eventually spread to all Chicesa em etc., Right Hon. Sir Frederick ployees in the Colony, The strike was Lugard, PO.. G.C.M.G., D.S.O, Sir entirely a political move, and was Walter C. Hillier, K.OMG.. C.B., conceived and supported by the then sir Alfred Dent, K.C.M.G, Sir Government of Canton, under Mr. Sun Frederick Bourne, M.G., Mr. F. Yat Son. In the great majority of Anderson. Mr. Byron Breuse, C.M.G. cases the men were quite contented Mr. Geo. B. Dodwell, Br. W. Fisher, with their wages, and coly left their Mr. R. S. Gundry, C.B., Mr. J. §.
(3) Further tax on luxurică, Chinese $2,000,000. work under a system of intimidation laskell, Mr. R. H. Bill, Mr. which could not have been cenied H. D. C. Jones,
(4) When the work of this special Mr. H. H. out at all without strong official sup: Joseph, Mr. R. J. Kerr, Mr. D. conference is completed, and Likin is port in Canton. This is just au Landale, Dr. H. B. Morge, LL.D Mrabolished, the increase of revenue to instance whese the Port of Hongkong F. J Norbury, Mr. f. II Pratson, Mr. the Maritimo Customs at, Chinese suffers, and the trade is endangered H. W. Robertson, Mc. D. C. Rather by being under a Government Deford, Mr. Charles V. Sale, Mr. F. partment and ruled by a body Salinger, Mr. Gershom Stewart, MLP., of officials owning allegiance Mr. H. A Stewart. Mt. A. M, Town' to that Department, who have no read, Mr. A. G. Morey Wealo, Mr T.
(6) Foreign post offices are to to other official connection or representa, Whitehead, Mr. R. C. Wi'cor, Mr. aboliebed, and meantime China given tion in China. As you know, the A. G. Wond, Mr. H. A. J. Macray, and facilities to take precautio:a against the evasion of Customs duti a and Colony of Hongkong is under the Mr. L N. Leute. Colonial Office and the Consulates at Mr. F. Anderson said he wished to against the continuance of contraband Cauton and ela where in Chios are propose a hearty vole of thanks to affic, such as that in mo phia. under the Foreign Office, and though Mr. Landule for presiding at the (7) Wirless telegraph stations are perhaps it is too much to expect two meeting and for the vary interesting to come under Government control. Qovernment Departments to work as and excellent address he had given. (B) All treaties and concessions for ose, I think there must have been a (Hear, hrar.) It was an address Government contracts granted to considerable want of co-operation in which not only sounded well in foreign Government; or their subjects this instance. There is little doubt delivery but one which wou'd weli by both Central and Provincial Gov matters of fundamental interest to that the attitude of the fleapkong repay careful attention when they ernments are to be published. Government towards Sun Yat Son's came to read it in print. There were (9) The radition of Wei-hai wei For years the Association has urged a Government in Canton for some time several questions of great importance has been agreed to, and d-gotiations closer adherence to the principle of before the strike was ill advised. and in the administration of British affairs are to be began for that of Kwang-the "open door sid equality of op
portunity," in China. that the Chinese official support of the in China at the least being the ques chow-w&D, strike was in the orm of reprital; tion of the administration of Hong (10) The whole of the lease? Another far-reaching and important and what I would like to impress apon kong under the Colonial Office and territory of Kaochow to be retur. ei step is recorded in the resolution ad- our officials concerned is that it was, the other portion of China nader tieto China, with its Government opted by the Conference for the esta sad still is, a very expensive Foreign Ofo. Seing the intimate property, hartour, Customs, and the blishment of a board of refe ence lor experience for the business com knowledge which Mr. Landale showed Tei nau-fa railway, the latter on Far Eastern questio.s. It provides, munity. This is not the only instance in the conditions which prevail in terms better than any obtained for for the first time, s means in China where trade suffers from want el so China, the Association was to be con- rails ay contracte negotiated during itself for the investigation and report operation between these two Depart gratulated in having as its obsirman 1913, 1914 and 1915.
by the Board of any difficulties which of ments. Hongkong is the natural marone win is so well posted in the affairs The Chinese people are to be may arise in the course. ket for the South of China, but is of China.
international relations with Chins, greatly hampered in that respect by
It is unnecewary to enter into Chinese Customs restrictions and the
detail regarding the decision to revinn want of a system of bonded warė. hon, a matter which should not be very difficult to a just, and, I believe, could be atisfactorily settled it lott
HONGKONG TARIFF.
'Mr. Anderson's remarka waju receiv. ed with applause,
The Chairman having briefly acknowledged the compliment, the proceedings termiosted.
rupt, and when it had defaulted upon at least two of its foreign loans against which no special security had been hypothccated.
of
The Powers repregnated at the Con- Under present conditions the interests ference adopted resolations favourable and rights built up under the to a reconstractive policy in regard to provisions in the Treaties are a source Chine. The main advantages which of strength to China, and not of Chian obtained as a result of the Con-weakness. Chinese themerives would ference are tabulated thus:— oulter severdy by premature later-
(1) Tarifi revision up to an effective ference with these rights, and the' per cent. estimated to produce an Chiness Government would be well of revenue of Chinese advised by letting well alone, to avoid tease $17,000,000.
the foreign complications which woul (2) Later on, a special conference almost certainly arise if extra. were prematurely by means of which she will be allowed territoriality to levy a surtax, which is estimated relinquished. to yield a further increas of Chinesa $37.000 000,
$150,000,000.
(5) A. commission is to be appoin ted to report upon legislative and judicial reforms.
Congratulated upon this settlement, which was rendered postible only by the conciliatory and far-seeing notion
Another very important decision at the Conference was the return of Wei hai wei to Chins, which has been in British occupation since 1898, and it ia satisfactory to record the fact that the Chinese representatives at Washington voluntarily stated that the Chinese Government would be prepared to respect and eateguard all legitimate verted British interests within the territory, which doubttres means that the private rights of British subjects will be respected,
TREATY OF VEDBUARY 6, 1922. This most important agreement was signed at Washington between the United States of America Belgium, the British Empire, China, France, Italy. the Netherlands and Portugal, relating to principles and policies to be followed in matters con- cerning Chiza. It goes to the root of
both Chinese and foreigners in Chido,
of Japan. The result will undoubtedly the Customs tariff, and the report of add to the national prestige and zelf the Commission which is now sit ing respect, and all her frion to hops that at Shanghai is awaited with interest. „FROM `SHE ANNUAL REPORT. the pride of that ancient people will especially as their deliberations to in the bands of our diplomatio repss-The report submitted at the annual croata a ferling that it is now raise the tariff to an effective 5 per sentatives in Peking..
meating embodies the current work of encumbent upon China to pas here will be arrived at, bearing in
If you will turn to the accounts you the year. At the outest an optimistic house in order within a reasonable mind that in the very near future. 71 will see that our revenus for the year note is truck regarding the political time, in return for the conflence per cent, will be ultimately decided only just covered our expenditure, situation in China where the course shown in her by the Great Powers. apon
and I hope there wil be no drugu tion of the subscriptions towards office expense. The accounts were kially audited by Me Balinger,
of events seems to point in the the most urged relocas would seem Othor=subjets==treated in the lirection of st any rate, preliminary to be control of her territory, control Report cover the Oplum qration and step having ben caken towards the of her army by the Civil Government, morphine trouble, Trade Marks, the edtablishment. of ta maro, table fits maintenance on a reduced scale visit of the Japanese Commercial Central Government then has been in and the establishment of an efficient Mission, the Prince of Wales a visit to was carried extulendu for several years. The administration under itable condiIngkong and the death of Bir
polib.qal dundljok, accompanied by tions,
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