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THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
MACAO.
[FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.]
Macao, 16th March. COLONIAL DEVELOPMENT. DE
March 23, 1901.
THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE PRESS held a fraternal in the International Club the 2nd instant. Seventeen sat down to dinner.
The generally expressed opinion was that the acute stage of the present crisis has been passed and that the future negotiations will be both dilatory and devoid of interest. Several jour nalists leave almost immediately.
BAD ONEN. From Chinese sources we hear that the Em-
was advised that it was useless to proceed any further in consequence of the disturbed state of the country. The local authorities at Bhamo refused to allow him to enter the interior, and Schilling, finding his attempts to proceed through China by that route al. To the stranger or to those who have Lot gether frustrated, determined to return to
visited this colony for some time past the im- Rangoon and ship for the Straits. After provement of the place will be strikingly ap- remaining in Singapore a few days he took parent. Plans and schemes for vast and per-press and the appointed heir-apparent are likely the Glenfalloch for Hongkong with the view manent improvements of the city and outlying to return to Peking. That would be a calamity of proceeding to Japan and thus complete his districts put forth and sanctioned by the Go- for the future of China. It is to hoped the tour of the Eastern portion of this Hemis- vernment are so ably executed by the Director Powers will see to it that her domination comes phere Altogether, Schilling says he has walk- of Public Works and Staff. Besides road ed 22,000 miles, and judging from the partraits making and the beautifying of the new gardens stitute and carry out reform NC. Dai
to an end and the Emperor is left free to in he has shown us, his physical condition has of Vasco da Gama and Bella Vista, whole sections News. been very little affected by his pedestrian feat. of the older districts have been removed, plans He tells us that he was laid up with dysentery re-arrange', and new wholesome dwellings in Rangoon, and had the misfortune to lose his built, with every sanitary improvement. The faithful dog, King II., at Bombay, but beyond general wonder is where is all the money com- that he is none the worse for his adventurousing from to pay for all these public works. tour. He says that if he can walk through Ask no questions, only admire! H.E. the China from Shanghai he will do so after Japan Governor and his executive know their duty and has been visited, and then proceeding to Europe the requirements of the place, and surely it will complete his task by a four through the British he a great satisfaction to them to know that Isles. Schilling is hopeful that some local gen- the whole population appreciates their labours.
tlemen will take an interest in his feat, and as- sist him in getting a hall wherein he can lecture on his tour, and obtain the means to carry him further on his journey.
CANTON.
[FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT. Í
Canton, 19th March. ARMY MATIERS.
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There is a difference between soldiers and “braves.” By an Imperial order Canten was allowed 6,000 soldiers as a standing army, and the rest are what are called “braves." These braves may be enlisted or dismissed any time, as occasion requires, and their pay is from three taels six mace to four taels each a month; generally they are recruited from the country folk, farmer's men, vagabonds, bawkers, and coolies. Now, by order of the present Viceroy, with a view to economy, the two battalions of the Ching, two of the Kai, two of the Sun, and one of the Hee regiment have been disbanded. What will become of them it is easy to tell; they will become thieves, rogues, and vagabonds, and will join the Triad Society so as to start a fresh rebellion like that of Waichow last year..
NATIVE CHRISTIAN FEUDS IN TUNGKUN.
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Macao is prosperous in its quiet way. porty has increased in value, and by all these public improvements this increase will continue, as the place will become more and more a re- sidential city for the rich Chinese-Chinese seeking that retired, peaceable, quiet life that only such people can thoroughly love. Then there is the great advantage of security to life and property, where the authorities have a care for the domestic rights of the people over whom they rule.
THE GAMBLING MONOPOLY. There is yet much to be done, and His Excel lency will be well advised to consider the question of reducing or, better still, abolishing altogether all and every monopoly on any food supply, salt and petroleum. All these articles should be made as cheap as possible in order to encourage people to come and live in the colony. Gambling, if it must exist, could be tuxed heavily, and I hear that a large increase will be offered for the new monopoly. There are other rich monopolists which would bear in creased taxation which would much more than repay for any reduction on tax of food supply.
NORTHERN NOTES.
The following items are from the Pekin and Tientsin Times of the 9th instant;
Government Bank was burnt down.
On the 4th instant, at 8 p.m., the Provisions
Anti-Christian troubles are reported from around Paotingfu, where the districts are sti apparently disturbed..
The Fe Fe Hein Wen states that Prince Sub has been accepted by the British Government as an ambassador of condolence on the Queen' death.
The Japanese are particularly di-pleased at Na Tung, who is not a prince, and took ne steps in his powerful official position to check the Boxers, being sent to Japan to apologise for the death of Mr. Sugiyams.
Gen. Gaselee proposes to leave Peking on tour of inspection on March 11th, remaining here till the 14th, at Tongshan till the 16th, and at Shanhaikwan till the 10th, after which date the General may go on to Weihaiwei.
the yamens in Peking that have not already The Japanese are strictly guarding any of been looted, and recently arrested a Banner official whom they detected stealing some silver from one of them, and handed him to Prince Ching.
In the Japanese quarter in Peking one of the formerly a Boxer instructor, incautiously began Chinese policemen employed there, who was displaying his skill in Boxer rites to some of his companions. He was however seen by a Japanese sentry, and seized and shot.
WATER SUPPLY AND LIGHTING, One of the most urgent needs of the public is an improved water supply and it is a in Chihli and also from Manchuria that the News comes from many surrounding districta question for expert engineers to decide whe-Boxers are once more actively drilling. They ther a reservoir could not be constructed maintain there is no need for hurry, and they on the north side of the Guis range of hills intend to benefit by past experiences and not sufficiently large to afford a moderate supply of make the same mistake again. Next time they good water to the population. Secondly, it is assert they will do their work properly. They time some new system of lighting should be deny that any of the principal Boxer leaders or inaugurated, as we are tired of our sickly oil the goddess of the Red Lantern are killed, but lamps.
have simply retired to the hills and will return at some future date and expect to find them ready drilled.
↓ PEKING.
There has been another religious disturbance between the Protestant and the Roman Catholic converts in Tungkun district, where there are more native Christians than in any other place. The weaker clans generally follow Christianity for protection, while the stronger, seeing the advantages to be gained, do the same thing to suit their purposes. Their smouldering spite and the hatred of each other which they showed two years ago have now again been resuscitated and have led to a fresh fight. To the sound of
THE COURT's return. gongs and drums the native Christians armed Court starts for Peking, via Honan. On the Immediately after the Feast of Lanterns the themselves and fought. Messages were sent by 6th of March the Imperial Body guard (or its missionaries to the local officials for troops, and remains) and suitable transport will leave Pek- the Magistrate Lao of Tungkun district wouting for K'aifengfu, capital of Honan, to meet with soldiers to suppress the trouble.
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A FATAL CLAN FIGHT.
There was been another fight between the olans of Cheong and Fung in the district of Sai Chin; and one man being shot dead, the Nam Hoi Magistrate has gone to suppress the riot and învestigate the matter. < petu
THE SHOOTING OF MR. BARR‹ 8.
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and escort His Majesty. If there be no un- looked-for delay, the royal party ought to reach Peking towards the end of April.
CORRESPONDENCE.
[We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents, DR. HARTIGAN AND THE SANITARY
BOARD.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE
'DAILY PRI88.” Hongkong, 18th March. BIR,-Will you publish the enclosed and oblige, yours, etc., etfangede begu
WILLIAM HARTIGAN,
DEPARTURE AND DISPOSITion of troops.
The Japanese, Australians, and Americans are under orders to leave. Doubtless as soon as the river is open and transport available both following is the Field-Marshal's suggested dis- Poking and Paoting will be evacuated. The position of troopsLegation Guard 2,000, TO THE BATEPAYERS.
*** Scarteen, Hongkong, 18th March. Tientsin 6,000, Shanhaikwan 1,500, Railway Gentlemen, posts 300 at each of nine stations, with at least league Mr. McKie gives me the
The resignation of my col 50 mounted. River posts to be retained. The of also relinquishing my seat on the Sanitary opportunity supreme command to be assumed in turn by the Board without causing unnecessary incon.
various nations.
On Saturday, the 16th inst., between 8 and 9 p.m., Mr. A. Barros, the purser of the S. S. Powan, walked with a friend from Shameen to go on board his ship. It was a dark night, and on nearing the Customs shed he was shot through the thigh about an inch above the right knee. The culprit ran immediately into a dark alley. What led to this shooting is not yet known,
Savvenience and hrepeato whether it was robbery or revenge that has been largely changed since the siege. | ** During the year I have served on the Board
THE FOREIGN COMMUNITY OF PEKING - I have notifled His Excellency to this effect. prompted it. The under as it has been my endeavONM
gramme of events. The Minister for the United to do my duty and to give erect to the States has handed over the American interests pressed wishes of the community. day week last sanctioned the purchase of the in the negotiations to Mr. Rockhill and the The many_really important subjects
Legation to Mr. Squiers, who becomes Chargé d'Affaires Everyone here wishes His Ex- celleney (Mr.) Conger a safe journey, pleasant furlough, and speedy return,
god bo old
The Singapore Legislative Council on Tues-
Goodwood Estate for $145,000, and the Nassim Hill Estate for $90,000, both properties to be converted in dwellings for and let out at reason-· able rates to Government officers.
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I would willingly continue give both if there was any hope that they would produće
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