September 30 1898,7
Sr. D. Francisco L. Roxas ouncillor of the Administration, prosecuted at law, in the exercise vested in me I decree that the exercise of his functions, dice to any resolution that may be adopted by His Majesty's Govern- hich will be duly announced: Madrid telegram of the 14th September hat the Council of Ministers at a held that day had decided to open an ted credit on the Spanish Treasury for equirements of the Philippines, telegram of the 15th September announces departure of the steamer Antonio Lopes
ifteen hundred troops on board.
steamer Cataluna, for Manila with troops, Aden on the 15th September. The Monserrat, also with troops, passed the Canal on the same day.
A Madrid telegram of the 17th September stated that three more battalions had already been organised and would be despatched for the Philippines the moment the authorities asked for them.
The mail steamer Isla de Luson left Barcelona on the 18th September with troops.
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CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
groans and frantic gestures, these unfortunates pleaded for release. My companion had a kind word for all, and although it was spoken in a language strange to them it seemed to satisfy, for they settled back on their mats resigned to their fate.
One wonders, now that the Court has Ben tenced several prisoners to long terms, what the authorities will do to provides prisons for them. The quarters they now occupy are all right for summer, in fact better by far than most foreign prisons would be, but during, the cold and stormy months of winter they would be very cold and unhealthy. Although, when one thinks of the miserable way these natives live in their own homes, perhaps even then, the prisons would be preferable. However, a good prison must be built at some day for offenders among the Japanese themselves, and we cannot help but feel that if it existed now and some of the coolies who run loose were behind its walls it would be a great gain to the community throughout the island.
The Customs have purchased a revenue cut ter, that a better look out may be kept for smugglers.
The Chinese running junks have been having considerable fun with the Formosa Govern Dr. Risal was, according to the Times of ment. The foreign trade of the island is ex- → Ceylon, a passenger under custody from Manila pected to pass through the four open ports, for Madrid by the Spanish mail steamer Isla de Tamani, Kelang, Auping, and Takow, and of Panay. It is said that according to his own course as mainland Chinese are now foreigner account he had been induced to go on board by they were subject to the same restrictions. the Philippine authorities under the impression Lokang (Rokko) and Cheung-kong were two that in Spain the Spanish Government intended ports opened for the benefit of Japanese subjects, giving him a lucrative appointment in Cuba, which of course included the Formosa nativee, whereas the officers of the ship declared him to and a lively junk trade existed with the be a rebel and a man likely to be sadly disap-mainland. There has been smuggling going pointed once he reached Spain, and they also
on and the authorities found it difficult stated that there were other rebels following by to catch a hold of the offending parties. a later ship to also stand their trial at home. After the opening of these two ports men- He appeared, however, to be ander no restraint tioned the shipping owned by Formosa natives on board, but he was presumably closely watched. increased with such great rapidity that it was The Isla de Panay left Manila about the 3rd but a very short time before the whole trade September, nearly a fortnight after the dis- seemed to be in the hands of the Formosans, covery of the conspiracy. Some surprise is ex-
But not for long. An investigation yielded the pressed by our Colombo contemporary at Dr. information desired. The mainland Chinese Rizal being sent to Spain instead of being had found it not unharmonious with their ideas dealt with locally, but the explanation of that
of patriotism to become Formosa subjects as might be that the Government hope to be able they neared the island, and were not opposed to even flying a Japanese flag on their craft if necessary. The result was that these tricksters who usually seem to know where they are partook with thanks of the privileges given to Formosans when in the island, and of course
to obtain evidence from him against the con. spirators in Madrid.
AFFAIRS IN FORMOSA.
[TROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.]
TAIPEHFU, 18th September. While in Changwha and before the opening of the Court I asked permission to visit the quarters where the Chinese prisoners were con- ined Consent was willingly given and Mr. Hamasaki the Prosecutor for the State, kindly accompanied me. On arriving I founp one of the large yamens had been converted into a prison, several large buildings being oo cupied by the prisoners and their guards. The central and largest building, which consisted of the ordinary centre structure of most yamens. had two large rooms open to the large passage way which runs through the centre. These were occupied by the prisoners, the open sides having been barred with bamboos reaching to the roof.
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Every prisoner was provided with a straw mat to sleep upon, also with blue Chinese gar ments, which are changed when becoming dirty. They are obliged to take a bath daily and are also given exercise.
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« Sixty-two prisoners were here confined, with the exception of three or four rich, who had en removed to special quarters provided for em, where they were given special care even the addition of condensed milk to their ra ions as recommended. by the doctor in charge. re of the prison and its occupants men had been detailed, besides two police
the
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agh roughly prepared the place made table quarters; cleaner, cooler, and with esh air, and better food and clothes than soners ever had at home.
aki had previously stated that rest interest in the prisoners, which for substantiated by the welcome
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Those
The
licence or borrow a licence these regulations shall ing twenty fiye yen.
These regulations shall come into force on and after the first of October, 1896.
There still exists a discrepancy purchasing value of the yen paper silver, paper money being at about one per cent.
The amount to be exchanged monthly bas been fixed by the Government at 197,000 ven, to be distributed as fellows
Taipeh 65,000 yen; Kelung, 15,000 Taichun 24,000 yen ree 12,000 Tainan 48.000 yen; F an 18,000 Pescadores 6,000 yen.
year
There seems to have been considera by one or two correspondents, especially contributor to a Shanghai journal,” the inactivity of the Japanese in inti improvements. Just exactly what these respondents expect
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not yet consideration that it is that the JapaneseTM have been insotna conceive. Perhaps it would have given their possession of the island, is difficult to statements more force if they had dwelt on. the early days of some other colonies, that precedent might be established. The 900,000 Chinese railway line brings forth only sneers, yen that is being spent in improving the old and the several hundred miles of splendid road that has been built by the engineers through- out the country, the narrow gauge line, and the improvements at Taichun are not mentioned. Verily, Japan has a difficult task if she pleases all her critics in Formoss.
bashi, light house engineer Prof. W K Mr. Ishiguro, harbour engineer; Mr. Ishi-
have returned to Japan after many weeks of Burton, sanitary engineer, and their assistants
hard labour at their professional duties. Prof.
Burton has the plans to produce for water works and sewerage at Taipeh, Hobe, Kelang, Taichung, and cities in the south, and will re- tions, after which the work of construction wi turn in a few months, to continue his investiga- be pushed rapidly forward.
Mr. Paul Schabert, of the firm of A. Butler & Co., collected nearly $400 in subscriptions for the Iltis fund. The foreign residents the north of the island will long remember the plucky action of. the little gunboat during the troubles with the Chinese soldiers at Tamsui
last year.
likewise of the privileges that were to be secured in their own country. It led to the Governor issuing a set of regulations which
As showing the anxiety of the Government will put an end to this easy shift of nationality.ologer contact with the past condition of this to do all they can to bring themselves into Reviewing them I extract and give as follows island and the wants of the natives, I may the more important points :---
mention that they have appointed Dr. Wykeham Myers to a post of importance and there is no doubt the authorities will avail themselves to the full of that gentleman's long experience in Formosa.
Owners of junks shall register them at the local Government Office and apply for a licence. Should junks be built or procured in any they shall be subject to a temporary registra other place than in the place of registration, tion and a temporary licence will be issued. Within half a year commencing from the day on which the temporary licence is issued they permanent licence and be subject to another must apply to the local government for the form of registration.
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When the details mentioned in the licence have been altered, or the licence lost or injured, a new one will be issued by the local govern ment.
continue to be in the medical line, and it is to Not the least of Dr. Myers' duties will be hoped that he may be able to continue his. investigations and observations on the somewhat malarial disease which at present proves to be unique but none the less important type of
the source of so much anxiety and suff Dr. Myers' headquarters as at present? will be Takow, but of course he will be available for service wherever required.
I am glad to hear that the Japanese authorities When the ownership of junks has been trans- have at last decided that the various missionary fered, or junks have been injured, Ic. t, sunk, or chaples which have been occupied from time to in anyway become useless, report shall be made time as the exigency arose are to be per of the same to the local government, and themently vacated. It must be admitted that they licence returned.
have taken full advantage of the mission hos ofpitality and kindness, and it is certainly
time to grant that which Church routin quirements undoubtedly call for, and are any claims for damages done to the b during the occupation they will be made
If the owner does not reside in the place registration, an agent should be stationed there and his appointment reported to the govern- ment.
Applicant for a licence shall pay one yen. For rewriting a licence fifty sen.
Junks plying along the coast of the island shall report their departures and arrivals to the Customs or their branches, and in case neither exist to the gendarmes or police officers.
There is the usual inspection to be made by
we entered. With one accord/ucers, etc., as to the passengers, crew,
destination, eto, after which a certificate most melancholy howl and is issued which is to be presented by the holder on the floor, with moans and upon his arrival at other ports.
once.
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JAYER W. DAVIDSON.
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