November 19, 1898.] minently forward as one of the finest pearls in the British Crown."
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT. ships under surveillance. The Insurgent ensign does not fly on the bay and it is believed that boats carrying that flag will not be allowed to proceed.
INSURGENT TRAITORS.
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The work is inscribed to Sir John Worrell Carrington, Chief Justice, and an excellent portrait of His Honour is given as the frontis- piece to the first volume, the frontispiece to the second volume being a portrait of the late Sir John Smale. Other portraits of celebrities are given in the body of the work. In the thrown upon the boat, to the apparent surprise class by themselves, forgotten by the Span appendices are given lists of those who have held the offices of Chief Justice, Puisue Judge, Attorney-General, and Crown Solicitor, and the rolls of barristers and solicitors.
LOSS OF THE STEAMER “ ACTIV."
Messrs. Arnhold, Karberg & Co. inform us that they have received the following telegram from the Captain of the steamer Activ, from Tamgui:
"Activ, stranded Tamsui, full water, crew saved."
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The Activ was on her way from Newchwang, which she left on Nov. 4th, to Amoy, via Tamsui.
PIRACY IN CHINESE WATERS.
A FISHING JUNK ATTACKED OFF LAMMA ISLAND.
On Monday the master of a fishing junk of 70 piculs capacity reported to the police at Aberdeen that on the previous afternoon when at anchor near the shore on the west side of Lamma Island in Chinese waters five men armed with swords and revolvers boarded the junk and stole clothing and money of the value of $50, afterwards sailing away in a Chinchew
boat.
$3,000 STOLEN FROM A STEAM-LAUNCH. The Sanchoo steam-launch, running between Canton and Wuchow, was pirated when close to Shai Hing on Sunday, money and property to the value of $3,000 being stolen. The launch came to Hongkong on Monday, and reported the matter here. In consequence of the fre- quency of such attacks, special arrangements have to be made with the crews when they are engaged. Should any of them get severely wounded in any affray he is granted $200 and if killed the relatives are provided for. The launch in question had a lot of rifles on board and 24 revolvers, and in addition had a brass cannon monnted at her bow.
A PAWNSHOP ATTACKED AT SHUI HING.
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On Sunday a pawnshop at Shui Hing, on the West River, was attacked by a gang of thieres. Those on the premises, however, made a vigor: ons defence. Shots were exchanged on both sides and several people were killed. When the fight had been going on for four hours some "braves stationed in the neighbourhood made their ap- pearance, letting the thieves know of their prox- imity by beating gongs and shouting out "Ta, ta." Upon this, the marauders departed, the chief, however, calling out that if he were not given 3,000 taels he would return with some cannon and blow the place to pieces. The money was not forthcoming, but whether he has carried out his threat or not we cannot way.
AFFAIRS IN THE PHILIPPINES.
[FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.]
Manila, 1st November.
A few evenings ago a ship came in around Sangley Point, and appeared to be making for some place across the bay, when the flash light picked her up. In a moment several lights were and discomfort of the captain, for he changed his course, stopped, and finally proceeded on to ward the fleet. The Morterey spoke her and ordered her to stand by until morning. It was found that she contained cattle from the pro- vinces and in the morning she was allowed to
continue to her destination.
Manila, 3rd November.
On Saturday afternoon several officers from the British cruiser Bonaventure, accompanied by Dr. Donaldson of Manila, went into the interior to hunt deer. They had been gone only one night, having reached San Mateo, when a messenger was sent after them, with relays of ponies, in all baste, to bring the party hack to join the ship, which had been ordered to Hongkong without delay.
The Americans look upon this as being another evidence of England's activity in the present con- troversy with France.
The Philippinos are rapidly following the steps of foreign ideas and customs. The latest thing is a Philippine Club with large grounds especially adapted for outdoor sports. The most popular games are lawn tennis and "Sipa," In spite of the enervating effect of the bot wea- ther the Americans as well as natives are active in lively sport, as the daily baseball games on the Luneta attest.
Nearly all the boats sunk by the Spaniards and the Americans that are worth anything have gale, having been taken out of the river and re- been raised and repaired. The Gebu is now for fitted. Two other vessels have been on the slip at Cavite getting their hulls repaired. In spite of the months under water the machinery is not entirely destroyed and after considerable over- hauling they will go out under their own steam. The U.S. cruiser Charleston has gone to cruise among the southern islands. She will Iloilo to be away from three to five weeks on a investigate the ports where the U.S. flag has endeavour to straighten the difficulties. not been recognized on the coasting vessels and
RESTRICTIONS FOR
SPANIARDS AND A
WARM RECEPTION FOR FOREIGNERS.
Aguinaldo has issued the following order, and provided for its distribution.
Art. 1.-The right to travel through the territory at present held by the Revolutionary except Spaniards so long as they are unarmed. Government is hereby conceded to all foreigners
trenchments or forts, or to approach within 200 Art. 2-It is strictly prohibited to visit en- metres of them.
fortification, draw up plans, or take measure- Art. 3. It is also prohibited to photograph any
ments of the same in any territory under the Revolutionary Government.
these articles shall be arrested and conducted to Art. 4-Any person guilty of infraction of
the Government at Malolos.
Note No. 1.-No person except members of our army will be allowed to carry arms, inside territory occupied by our Government,
Note No. 2.--Article prohibiting people from approaching within two hundred metres of a fort does not apply to points when public roads pass through such intrenchments or near such forti. fications.
Note No. 3.-Any Spaniard who sets foot on Philippine territory shall be captured and ad- judged by military law.
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[BY OUR MANILA CORRESPONDENT:] Of all the unfortunate conditions into which people have been thrown by the present three- sided warfare, those most to be pitied are the native troops who have remained loyal to the Spanish rule. To-day they are entirely alone, hated by the insurgents. If ever they turned out free, there is no doubt it will hard with them when they meet their own people. Even in spite of the assurances of fairness and moderation that have been given by Aguinaldo's troops it cannot be forgotten that these men are traitors in the eyes of their brothers and comrades; traitors who have waged the most active warfare against them in the c canse hated, despised people. Men who have shot down their own kith and kin, fought against their own flesh and blood; who have led the enemy through passes and places of refuge known only to the natives; who have always been thrown forward in the fighting to bear the brunt of it and save the Spaniards can such people hope that the insurgents will forget or forgive them? No matter how fair the pro- mises given by Aguinaldo; no matter how weighty are the reasons for remaining true to the Spaniards, it can scarcely be expected that bygones will be entirely bygones.
In regard to the armed transport Buenos Aires, which is now in Manila Bay, which has occasioned so much talk, both here and along the China Coast, some extra news may be of interest. It is stated on excellent authority that the steamer brought out seven thousand rifles and As yet the American Government has not eleven field guns besides the necessary ammuni- taken visible action, but something is looked for tion and large stores of provisions. When the daily, unless there exists at the present time Buenos Aires reached Singapore, Aguinaldo's a private understanding. The engineers are agents there telegraphed him the fact of the arengaged in mapping the outlying districts, in rival and the nature of the cargo. Aguinaldo some places half-a-mile inside the insurgent then set about to protest to the American Au- lines. They have located every earthwork, pho- thorities.
tographed and mapped them, and carry arms at will.
In view of the fact that Spain recently en tered a protest against the U.S. battleships Texas and Oregon coming to the Philippines, this action on her part is difficult to account for, unless she first secured permission from the United States authorities.
Manila, 2nd November. Over at Cavite the Admiral has two Philippine
Twenty thousand dollars is said to be the value of the coffin the late Mrs. Tan Jiok Kim, who recently died at Singapore. It is most gorgeously decorated with silk, gold, and pre- cious stones, and is, the Straits Times says, the most costly coffin ever constructed in the colony.
Considering for a moment the atrocities fresh in the minds of the natives and the numerous personal grievances, exiled brothers, confiscated estates, and ravished relatives, many actual cases of which can be found in the interior towas as well as in Manila, the moderation shown by the insurgents toward their Spanish prisoners now entirely and absolutely at their mercy is highly commendable. But there are reactions in all things and if these "traitor Philippinos" fall into the power of their own people it will be remarkable if consideration be shown to them.
Similar cases have occurred in nations far more modern and civilized, and retribution has
followed the offenders swift and sure; it would not be at all surprising to see these people mar their record, people who are only just rising important that the tide of affairs swept around from a state so backward and apparently un- the world forgetting and overlooking them and their country in the general shuffle and rush of life.
Concerning these unfortunates the native leaders do not care to talk, and when pressed either refuse to answer or venture only a vague indefinite platitude. And after all they are deserving of some pity; their position was and is a most unfortunate one. The ing a living for them in return for services,. Spanish Government had long been provid-
blood, all had probably at some time or other many were united by marriage with Spanish
fought with Spanish comrades, and when, men fight shoulder to shoulder, even though they be thrown out and used to bear the brunt of battle, strong ties are formed. Again, large rewards were promised for their continual loyalty. Had they announced their intention of going over to their native brothers they would have been shot before they had half a chance to go out. As it happened whole com- panies, escaping large Spanish bodies, and others on outpost duties went over, arms, am- munition and all, into the ranks of their re joicing brothers, in their plucky fight for liberty.
It is sincerely hoped that Aguinaldo will continue his merciful policy and be lenient with these men, against whom so much is to be said, but for whom, nevertheless, there are many
excuses.
SHALL THE SPANISH PRIESTS BE RE AINED IN THE PHILIPPINES?
[BY OUR MANILA CORRESPONDENT.] Now that the course of events seems to tend toward the retention of the Islands by the United States, one of the first questions that arises is the policy and disposition of the strongly rooted Spanish clergy. More powerful than even the civil and military authorities with all that these names imply in Spanish ru clergy has practically controlled the islands even dictated to Spain herself. Coming with the first pioneers, accompanying the very initial voyages of discovery, and being the head