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POSSESSION OF THE PHILIP-
PINES.
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
16th August.
Amongst other arrivals at this port I have to notice the Japanese steamer Seitoku Moru from Muroran with a quantity of railway sleepers. This is the first instalment, as I understand, of the plant for the Russian Railway Concession.
rossel arrived last Sunday. the 14th inst... and the man- agers of the railway, Messrs. Guirch manu and Titoff, were very anxious to have the cargo discharged at once, but I suppose the holiness of the day did not allow such extraordinary privileges even to the representatives of the omnipotent Czar.
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orals, Viceroys, and Governors of different pro vinces have been instructed to make reports concerning these undertakings. The Tartar As our readers may recollect, it was ou the
Generals, Viceroys, and Governors, who ought 10th of February, 1763, that the Treaty of
to know that the Throne is earnestly desirous of Paris was signed, which brought the Seven
reformation, should be more prompt in the ex Years' War to a close. By a clause in the
ecution of this duty, so as to prove themselves treaty, all conquests mado in any part of the
worthy of their appointments. Still these world during the negotiations were to be given
officers of the different provinces, sticking to up, and this involved the cession of the Philip;
the old ways, are too slow to move, and though pines and the Havanna by the British, who had
they have been strictly ordered to be prompt captured both groups, shortly before the above
and strict they are still in the white goose chase. date and during the time occupied by the
Liu Kun-yi and Tan Chung-lin, Viceroys of negotiations. It is curious to note that the
the Two Kiangs and Two kwangs, who were second capture of the Philippines by Anglo- It is necessary to record that on the follow-ordered to carry on such works in the last Saxons should have occurred in somewhat simi- ing day the Seitoku Maru steamed to the east
or sixth mo n. have as yet made lar circumstances, though probably there is no of this port aud is now discharging her cargo no reports concerning these undertakings. such clause as that referred to in the existing about two miles outside the limits of the port at Liu Kun-yi has been repeatedly wired peace protocol. Yet, as the peace protocol be- a place called Takpantun, where a locale has been to to the same effect, in reply to which tween Spain and the United States was sign-fixed upon by the managing engineers. Far Le makes up the excuse that he has not yet ed on Friday, and the surrender of Manila did be it from me to object to what, under the eir. received any written order from the Board con- not take place until the next day, there would cumstances, appears to be a privile e Beces- cerned. Tan Chung-liu bas hitherto made no not seem to be a shadow of doubt about the iu- sary to the circumstances of the case, for it is reply whatever to the said Imperial order and has validity of the surrender, or, at all events, about only reasonable that those who have received wholly laid the order aside. These two Viceroys, the right of Spain to obtain the withdrawal of concessions for the building of railways should having accepted great Imperial bounties and the Americans. Of course, the proprietorship be allowed to land the material at the most holding important offices for so long a time are will be decided definitely during the further convenient spot; but I would ask whether the still as lazy as ever. What then must be our peade negotiations. but the decision should be great privilege of a steamer price-ding to, and expectation of others? If they remain obsoleto arrived at only with Spain as the State in posses-discharging at a place not allowed by treaty has and slow they will be severely dealt with. of these islands. The Americans, however, may been granted by the Imperial Maritime Customs, Jurg Lu. Viceroy of Chihli, should execute all not be so complaisant as the British in such or whether French leave" has just been taken the works ordered by the Throne matters, and may decline to move, in which case by the Russian authorities. I hear that when promptly, as Chibli is not far away from the we shall be curious to note who will dare to the Commissioner of Customs naturally demur Throne, and he should report to the Throne back up Spain and try to turn out her enemy.→ red at allowing a Japanese steamer to discharge occasionally as to how the works have been Pinang Gazette.
dutside the limits prescribed by treaty, telegra | done. All the other Viceroys and Governors phic communication at once took place with the of different provinces should wake up and ex-- Russian Minister at Peking and this gentle-ecute the Imperial orders without delay, as pro- man simply replied: "Do what is necessary,
crastination will bring calamity upon them. with or without permission, and throw all res ponsibility upon me." Don't you think this is rather "tall" or do you suppose the Russian Minster induced the 1. G. to anthorise his sub- ordinate to do what was asked ?
SWATOW.
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CRICKET.-H.M.S. PEACOCK V. CUSTOMS. A good afternoon's sport was arranged on the 24th by the members of the Customs Staff here, who took the opportunity of inviting H.M.$. Peacock to play a cricket match after her arrival at this port. A cool breeze prevailed, though the sun was intensely hot. The Peacock won the toss and had first innings. They played well, with 89 as their total score, Lieuts. Jellicoe and Jordan scoring 45 and 19 respect- ively.
Swatow's team were playing at a disadvant- age owing to the absence of one or two of their best bowlers, the result being that the Peacock won easily. Swatow's total score stood at 48, Messrs. O. Sullivan, Winny, and Tipp making the highest scores.
The match was witnessed by a number of spectators, including several ladies. The British and German Consuls, the commander of the Peacock and Dr. Cantlie were among those present. The teams were as under:--
H.M.S.PEACOCK."
Lt. Jellicoe
Lt. Jordan
Renter
Toms
Johnstone
Cook
Cause
Morst
SWATOW. Mr. Lanning
Mr. O. Sullivan Mr. Williams Mr. Winny Mr. Tipp Mr. Kallor Mr. 'Dawson
Commissioner Lay Mr. Slade
Core Tozer
Mr. Hemlin Flowers
Rev. Steel, M.A. Dr. McBain, of H.M.S. Peacock, and Mr. J. Barry, from Hongkong, took the respective scores.
NEWCHWANG.
15th August. The Russians have about 25,000 soldiers be- tween Newchwang and Port Arthur. They have landed over a hundred new big guns at Port Arthur and are building up forts, etc., very quickly. A large number of Chinese and Russians are at work on the forts, wharves, etc., at both Port Arthur and Talienwan, whilst the dock at Port Arthur has been enlarged. I saw over two hundred men making canvas tents for the men who have not got houses. Wherever one goes now one finds Russian soldiers all over the country both on the main road and inland, and surveying for the railway is going on in various places. When the railway is completed Russia, to judge by all appearances, will make another important step forward. They have about thirteen men-of-war now guarding their new acquisitions between Portthur and Talienwan.
I would ask another question. Is this privi- lege to be taken as a precedent, and will Britishers or other nationalities be allowed to land cargo at other places than within the limits of the port? I presume there can be no question about this, in view of the clase in the last treaties generally knowu as the Favoured Nation" clause.
Why not make Tankuautun a treaty port or extend the limits of the port of Newelwang as far as may be required ?
I learn that a rather serious accident occurred yesterday in au attempt to discharge a launch weighing some 3 tons from the steamer Hang- cho. The mast supporting the derrick gave way causing the death of five at res. the launch being more or less damaged.-N. ( Daily News correspondent.
CANTON NOTES.
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[FROM THE CHUNG NGOI BAN ro"] It is reported from reliable sources that the request of Viceroy Pan Chung-lin, who mem orialised the Throne some days ago dsking to be allowed to resign his viceroyship qn account. of his long illness has been granted. It is further stated that Chan Po-jum, Governor of Hunan, has been appointed to be his successor, also that Governor Hu Tsau wai has applied to the Peking Government for leare on account of sickness.
The remains of the Tartar General, who died on the 27th August, were coffined on the fol- lowing day in the presence of the Viceroy, the Governor, and all the other officers high and low. The senior assistant Tartar | General. Hing Chuen, has received telegraphic instruc tions from the Peking Government to act as Tartar General.
The Superintendent of Customs, who arrised at Hongkong by the Kwang Lee on the 28th August. arrived in Cauton on the 29th by the gunboat Kwong King, which was despatched to Hongkong to receive him. The 9th September has been appointed for his taking over the seal. The junks and the ma-ling boats are going on strike against the allowing of stram launches on the inland waters.
Au Imperial edict was issued on the 26th August saying "As the Throne is aiming at new methods of ruling, the establishing of col- leges, encouraging commerce, opening mines, and the building of railways, the Tartar Gen-
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MACAO.
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Macao, 26th August.
I hear that a syndicate is being formed for the rebuilding of San Domingo Market, which was burut down some years ago. I believe, however, the movement is only a farce being played in view of the approaching Leal Senado
election.
Complaints of inattention at the Post Office here are rife, especially on the part of ladies, who say that instead of being attended to promptly when they have occasion to go there minutes. This shows great impoliteness on the they are often kept waiting fifteen or twenty
cannot be aware of the existence of ground of part of the staff, but I am sure the Postmaster complaint.
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New regulations for the control of houses of ill fame have been published in a supplement to the Boletim Official, and the effect has been that the inmates have taken fright, many have left for Canton, Hongkong, and other places, and a number of the houses have been closed. There is nothing in the regulatious to justify this alarm, which must be due either to the rules having been badly explained on to some ill- disposed person trying to make squeezes.
HONGKONG,
There were 1,767 visitors to the City Hall Museum last week, of whom 180 were Europeans. The U.S.S. Raleigh arrived from Manila on Sunday evening and went into dock next morning.
The Hon. J. H. Stewart Lockhart left on 31st
Aug. by the Empress of India for England to make his report to the home Government on
the Kowloon extension.
We hear that the Hongkong Branch of the Navy League proposes to entertain Lord Charles Beresford at a banquet during his stay in Hongkong. The banquet will probably be given on the 30th September.
Our readers will be pleased to learn that Mr. J. J. Francis, Q.C., who has been ill for some time and has not been able to attend to his professional duties, was well enough on Tuesday - - to appear at the Supreme Court.
We are informed by Messrs. John D. Hum-- phreys and Son, General Managers
the Olivers Freehold Mines, Limited, that have received a telegram from the mine effect that a crushing of 650 tons Eureka Mine has realized 7 dwts. Valus about £825.
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