October 28, 1899.]
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CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
mabulag" "the fruits of civilization enter into the soul never to be displaced,”
Does the invader say that we must be govern ed according to the laws taken over from Spain P I think I am not wrong in believing that we know a little more about that than the newly arrived foreigners. A people that has known enough to recover its independence knows en- ough to use it,
square foot to resume. The number of persons employed daily by the Government in the city is considerable Government overseers, inspec- tors, artificers, and coolies are supposed to find | accommodation wherever they can, and I know often can do so only at exorbitant rents. In ask- ing the Government to expend money on sani tary buildings I do not contemplate that such ex- penditure should be incurred without any return, but I do think it would not be unreasonable to On the other hand, this war which we are ask that the experiment should be tried of erec.waging against the Imperialists is beneficial to ting some blocks of buildings for housing coolies us inasmuch as it enlightens our people and and Government employes, the rent of which brings out all their best points; and, the more would not exceed 4 per cent. or 5 per cent, on the lives we lose of our beloved brethren in arms, capital expenditure. I move-That the Go- the stronger becomes our feeling of patriotism vernment be asked to offer a premium for the best and solidarity. design for a block of Chinese tenement houses, in accordance with modern views of sanitation, to be erected on one of the vacant lots in the resumed ares of Taipingshan, and, further, to proceed to put up the building in accordance with the selected plan."
Hon. F. H. MAY seconded.
But we must not forget that having once be- come independent, we must take care not to promise more than we can perform, as did the Americans on their arrival here, saying they came to benefit and help the oppressed people, and to make them free and independent, and to distinctive national flag of our own, a binding build up for us a government of our own, with promise in their own conscience and in the sight of all the great nations.
Dr. Clare moved as an amendment that the latter part of the resolution be omitted. He referred to the new Bill now before the Legislative Council in accordance with And I call the civilised world to witness that which, if it passed, all houses would in the Philippine people and army have not forgot future have to be erected. Until that Bill ten nor broken the convention of alliance and was settled he thought action in the terms friendship which they made with the first re- of the resolution.would be perhaps a little pre-presentative of the United States that came mature. He also referred to the works already asked for, a refuse destructor, etc., and said they should press on with these before recommending the Government to build houses for coolios. He thought it would be sufficient if the Government were to offer rewards for the best plans and then have these plans lithographed and distri- bated amongst the builders.
Mr. OSBORNE spoke in favour of the resolu- tion.
Hon. R. D.OEMSBY, replying to Dr. Clark's remarks, said the new Bill made no provision for bath arrangements. He thought there ought to be a room in which the occupants of a house might bathe, and he did not despair of providing them with hot water.
The resolution was carried. The Board then adjourned.
AGUINALDO'S LATEST.
ADVISES ALL PEOPLE, NOT IN THE ARMY,
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TO PERSUE THEIR VOCATIONS,
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HOT SHOT FOR THE IMPERIALISTS. PRAISE FOR THE DEMOCRATS.
here, namely, Admiral Dewey, through the medium of the American consuls in Hongkong and Singapore. And so strongly is the heart of my people animated by that famous conven- tion, that, on seeing the American soldiers who bad fallen into our hands, the people and army of the Philippines cried out with one voice to liberate them immediately, saying.
"We don't want and we won't have war against the United States.
"The sons of that mighty nation are our friends and brothers.
"We only defend our recovered independence
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HONGKONG volunteer CORPS,
THE ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT,
23rd October.
Hongkong Volunteer Corps opened at Stone
The annual camp in connection with the outter's Island on Friday evening last and will ing next. So far the weather has been beauti- be struck at half-past eight on Monday morn- fully fine and appearances lead one to conclude that the same, state of affairs will obtain during the increased interest aroused in the corps the rest of the week. As was to be expected, during the last few months has had its effect larger than usual, an enhanced interest being apon the camp, the attendance being much also taken in the drills. So far there have been for these ample provision has been made in the on the average over 200 men under canvas, and way of tents, etc.
The first batoh, with Lieutenant Slade as ́or- about half past four on Friday afternoon. The derly officer, left Murray Pier in the Solent at camp opened at five o'clock and at 5-15 all re- the tents, securing blankets, and arranging for cruits were down for fatigue duty, squaring up. their comfort generally. Work commenced in earnest at 6.30 a.m. on Saturday, the drills having been arranged to take place at that hour and at 4-30 p.m. with the exception of Saturday, each day, Sundays excepted, and at 9 a.m. when the men were called together an hour and
a half earlier.
early morning drill, and at 11 o'clock the differ- Sunday was an easy day. There was the ent units paraded for church, an eloquent and appropriate discourse being delivered by the Rev. G. R. Vallings, Military Chaplain, upon the words, Quit yourselves like mon."
Before yesterday afternoon the camp was not visited by many civilians, but quite a number of people came then and vere evidently most fav- against the Imperialists and ask for recognition.ourably impressed by what they saw. Ladies "We therefore give back to the United States afternoon, and on Wednesday afternoon a simi- were permitted to visit the camp yesterday her sons that have fallen into our hands, be- liar privilege will be accorded them. cause our brothers and friends can not be our prisoners,'
In face of this unanimous petition, which agrees with my own feelings, I set the prisoners at liberty, authorising the secretary of war to return them to General Otis.
BALVATION IN THE DEMOCRATS.
In America there is a great party that in- sists on U.3. government recognizing Filipino independence. They will compel their country to fulfil the promises made to us in all solem-
THE LEADER DOESN'T WANT AND WON'T nity and faith, although not put into writing
HAVE WAR AGAINST THE UNITED STATES.
[FROM OUR MANILA CORRESPONDENT]. Aguinaldo has just issued the following pro-
clamation
In accordance with the humanitarian prin- ciples followed by our Government and army, I make known to my beloved people that all those who have no official duties to discharge may, as far as we are concerned, retire into pri- vate life to attend to their own buiness at their own homes, even in cases where their towns are occupied by the enemy.. I only ask them to observe strict neutrality, and in case the "Im- perialists" attempt to enlist their aid either by threats or by other means. I leave it to the calm judgment of the people to adopt whatever line of action is best, because I am thoroughly satisfied that they are all perfectly loyal.
Our Government does not now require any very large body of troops, but only sufficient to maintain a force in the field and perform other duties. You may moreover rest satisfied in the knowledge that t our army which has suffered so much will not cease its efforts as long as there are any strangers in the land trying to enslave the Philippine people. The Philippine army would a thousand times rather die in defense of justice than submit; and, in truth what is life worth, without honour, and in slavery? Pitiful it would be, after more than three centuries with our ancient mother Spain, which gave us our civilisation, to let ourselves fall under the domination of strangers who wish to force upon us new manners and customs, as for example their
which we would have to become Keep in mind the dilat ay mahirap.
رای خولی
For this reason we must show our gratitude and maintain our position more resolutely than the great Democratic party of the United ever. We therefore pray to God on high that States will win the next election, and that Im- perialism will fail in its mad attempts to sub- jugate us by force of arms.
We may base our hopes on the right feeling of the American people. There are, moreover, some Americans here in the Philippines who have joined our side because they disapprove of the war which Mr. Atkinson calls criminal ag- gression, and these Americans when offered the chance to return to their own camp have de- clined.
Oh, my beloved compatriots, turn your eyes on the loveliness of our virgin mother country, and in filial pity bring each of you a handful of ashes to scatter over her naked beauties, to hide them from view, lest they excite the passions of strangers, and cause her to be outraged.
In conclusion I repeat to my compatriots that they should conceal the beauties of the Philippines and the riches of the country, in order that the grasping Imperialists should not overlasting peacə. cause us any more trouble, and we shall enjoy
(Signed) EMILIO AGUINALDO.
News was received at Shanghai on the 20th October of the death at Tientsin the previons day of Mr. Herbert G. Phipps, many years in business at Foochow, but lately a bill broker at the northern port. The death of Mr. Phipps, the N. C. Daily News says, must have been somewhat sudden, as he was at work in his us-
health a week before.
On Saturday evening a smoking concert took place. Some capital songs were admirably ren- (who has the honour of being the biggest man dered, including two or three by Gunner Grey in the corps), Sergeant-Major Bentley, Sergeant Howles, Gunner Williams, Gunner Emmett, Gunner Brown, Gunner Cumming, Mr. W.New. tou, and Drummer Silas. An Irish jig and a Gunner A. Ellis presided at the pianoforte, and Scotch reel (by Private Ross) were also given. Bombardier Ronald Potts acted as chairman, to himself; he succeeded in maintaining the fulfilling bis duties in a manner most creditable best of order by a liberal use of his stentorian voice and of a ponderous mallet.
R.A., is most assiduous in his attendance to The Adjutant of the Corps, Captain Bland, his duties, being conspicuous at the early morn- ing drills and during the day.
Word has been received from General Gas- coigne that a night attack will take place, and
it is awaited with interest.
The Commandant will inspect the Corps on Sunday morning next.
27th October. Wednesday afternoon being pretty generally observed as a half holiday a great many visitors found their way to the camp at Stoneontters Island and witnessed the target practice of the maxims and seven-pounders. H. E. General Gascoigne was among those present and kindly offered a silver cup to be competed for this af ternoon by three machine gun sompanies, In the evening H. E. the Governor made an appearance being received by a guard of honour, and together with H.E. Major-General Gas- coigne, Colonel the O'Gorman, Sir Thomas Jackson, Mr. J. J. Francis, Q.C., and others dined with the officers and was for a short tims present at an open-air concert got up by the members of the Corps.
Mr. Norman had quite an adventure near Kuala Lumpur on the 11th instant. He was bicycling along the Damansara Road when he suddenly saw a black panther a few yards in front. Mr. Norman pat on the brake, and the panther bounded over the bank and sat looking at the rider from under a tree some thirty yards of Straits Times,