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November 18, 1905.1
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
a forgery, and not the actual winning ticket.- The Mo-hang soldiers are back from the Kwangsi rebellion, and are being billeted in the walled city.
LAND SALES.
the Supreme Court of the U S., in the Fong Yue-tin case, that the power 'to exclude" or" expel "all aliens, or any class of aliens, absolutely or unconditionally is an inherent inalienable right of every foreign and independent nation, is vested in the United! Lo Wang Fat, who offered 200,000 taels to the States Government, and is to be regulated by Government for the purchase of 29 mow of treaty or by Act of Congress; and the power "to land in the Tung-Ho-Han, having failed to pay exclude
C or toexpelare but parts of one and the first instalment of Tls. 90,000 within the the same power. In the section of the stipulated time, has had the Tls. 10,000 deposited | Declaration of Independence read the
as bargain money estreated by the Government. conference yesterday, one of the inalien- The Sin-Hau-Kuk has now published a pre- able rights was stated 88 "the pursuit clamation inviting tenders. A petition must of happiness. Now, to the greater mass be addressed to the Siu-Hau-Kuk by intending of the American people, the free admit-buyers stating price offered and their conditions.
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tance of Chinese labourers would interfere with the pursuit of their happiness, because the Chi- nese labourer would work for a small percent age of the wages of the American tourer; also hedoes not live up to the American standard. He does not expect to reside permanently in America and retain his wealth therein. Therefore in view of the inherent right to do so the American nation sees fit to use its power to "exclude" the Chinese labouring class, which attitude the Chinese are at liberty to adopt towards the American labouring class coming to China. The desire of the Chinese seems to be that they only wish to be under the immigration and quarantine laws of the United States. There is no desire on the part of the United States of America to exclude merchants, students and travellers for curiosity or pleasure. It might be useful for us to state that America does not stand alone or as an isolated country in prohibiting the entry of Chinese into its coufines; to explain we may mention that Chinese labourers are not admitted into Australia or New Zealand or Canada, except und the most stringent and rigid regulations, and also in South Africa except under very hard regulations.
The Chinese Vice-Chairman said they knew all about the exclusion of Chinese labourers from
Australia, New Zealand, aud Canada, and their treatment in South Africa. They had not mel to talk of these, however. This was an Ameri- can boycott, and they had better settle one thing at a time. They (the Chineso) would attend to the others in their turn. Or in the near future."]
The proposal to sign a joint report from this Conference, to go to the American Government, was mooted again. A mistake in interpretation gave the Chinese the idea that it would look like a petition to the American Government; and this they hotly repudiated.
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Mr. Bolles patiently explained the difference between a report and a petition, and added that he had no doubt his Government would do their utmost "to assist the Chinese."
The Chinese Chairman hereupon suggested that any points remaining should be discussed in correspondence; but or the amendment of Mr. Richardson, it was decided to leave the rest to a sub-committee.
The Chinese provided refreshments this time, and sent a guard of thirty soldiers to escort the Europeans to the Shameen.
CANTON.
(FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.)
THE KING'S BIRTHDAY.
Nov. 10.
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The King's Birthday celebration attracted crowds to the Recreation Grounds, where there were races, jumping, tugs-of-war, and other sports for sailors and civiliaus, events for ladies being included. boats of four nationalities were rep.esented. The band of S.M.S. Luchs played on the tennis ground. Consul-General Scott, who has not enjoyed the best of health lately, was well enough to be present. The day was fine and the scene very gay. It was dark before the sports finished.
CONDENSED NEWS ITEMS
If the price and conditions are accepted and the price paid within the stipulated time, title deeds will be granted to the purchaser.
SMUGGLING.
In order to stop smuggling by the cargo- boat people, the Commissioner of Customs has issued a notice prohibiting such boats to moor alongside steamers without a permit delivered by the Customs office. Any boats contravening this new regulation will be detained and fined.
The Kai-fong have decided to establish a fire brigade station in the Hung-Sheng-li, western suburbs, and the shopkopers are glad to support the sobeme-Owing to the increased work in the Viceroy's secretariat, Cheong Shan-ko, an expectant prefect, has been appointed super- intendent.-A claim for Tls. 15,900 has been made on the Yu-fuk Lottery Company, which resists on the ground that the ticket proffered is
CHINESE IN JAVA.
The Chinese residents of Java and its dependencies have sent a petition to Viceroy Shum requesting him to- send deputies to inspect the Chinese schools established there. It is now reported that Viceroy Shum has memorialized the Throne recommending Lan Si Sheung, a Magistrate, to be sent there as Inspector of Schools.”
CHAU TỪNG SÁNG 9 AFFAIRS.
The Shum Looug Bank in. Fatshan having reported to the authorities that Chau Tung | Sang had 3.0 taels invested in their business, was ordered to show the accounts. On inspec- tion it was found that Yiu Cheong Tong' also had a share of several thousand tals in the business. The Prefect of Fatshan holds that this amount a'so belongs to Chau Tung Sang as it has been discovered that shares belonging to him in several concerns were registered under this or a similar name* The prefect has accordingly ordered the bank to aid this amount to the sum declared by themselves to belong to Chau. The manager has signed a document promising to pay both sums with the interest due. The total is said to exceed 10,000 taels.
AN AMAH SHOT.
A fantan shop in Chuk Lan was robbed yesterday afternoon. The robbers, who were well armed, had a fight with the police and the fantan shop fokies. In the course of the scuffle three fokies and two policemen were wounded and an amah who was passing by was shot dead by a stray bullet. The robbers escaped
Nov. 13th.
THE BOYCOTT CONFERENCE.
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as the river is navigable. The journey by land to Linohow city will be made în chairs or on horseback. Wen Taotai was accompanied by Cheong Lik-wan, a deputy appointed to assist him. Wong-Chun-Lun, a military officer who was at Linchow during the affair, was also despatched with the party.
I mentioned a few days ago that the leading American merchants of Hongkong and Canton had approached the Canton boycott committee with reference to the desirability of holding a meeting to discuss the question. The meeting will be opened to-day. It is said that repre- sentatives of the Chinese and foreign news- papers will be present to report the proceedings Considering the importance of the question to be discussed the members of the Canton boycott committee have requested the leading Chinese merchants of Hongkong to come up to attend the meeting.
A PROSPEROUS PAPER FACTORY,
It is reported that Wen Taotai had a lengthy interview with Dr. Todd before his departure. The American and Chinese members of the commission left together.
STUDENTS RETURN TO TEACH.
Viceroy Shum has telegraphed to Minister Leung-Shing requesting him to send several well-educated Chinese to Canton to act as teachers telegrams have been exchanged with reference in the different colleges. It is said that many
to this matter and that a reply has been received from Minister Leung Shing stating that two students had been selected by him and that they will leave America for Canton at an early date. POLE TAX.
The Wan You Tong Paper Factory, in which Chan Tung Sang bas taken a large interest, is doing a flourishing business and is earning large profits yearly. Viceroy Shum has taken this into consideration and, fearing that the company's business might be seriously com. promised should he demand the payment of the funds invested by Chau Tung Sang, His Ex- cellency has decided to leave the money in the concern and allow the factory to continue its operatious, the Chinese Government participat- ing in the profits to the extent of the number
of shares confiscated from Chan Tung Sang. To this end Viceroy Shum has appointed Chiang. Kan-ip, an expectant magistrate, to look after the factory on behalf of the government.
THE LINCHOW AFFAIR.
The commis ion appointed to investigate this sad affair left Canton at 4 p.m. on the 10th. The party went by train to Sam-Shui where boats had been prepared to convey them as far
It is reported that the Peking Government has repeatedly wired to Viceroy Sham enquiring whether he could lovy a poll tax in Kwang Tung and Kwang Si and his answer was in the negative.
FATSHAN RAILWAY STATION.
The Fatshan Railway station is rather badly.
situated being inconveniently far from the populous centres of the town. It is to be. moved to a site near the Cheong Kung Temple
POLICE TYRANNY.
A few days ago a woman named Ah Yuug, of the Yung Ki village in Shan Tak district, came to Cauton on business aud lost her way in the streets. A policeman took her to the No. 10 station in the western suburb, where the inspector, surnamed Taug, ordered her to kneal on iron chains, although no offence was charged against her. It is thought by the people that the inspector had a wicked reason for his conduct,
14th November.
CANTON WATERWORKS.
It was reported to me sometime ago that Viceroy Shum despatched two deputies to Shanghai to consult with Messrs. Dallas and Company, Architects, on the construction of waterworks in Canton. I have since been informed that a preliminary coutract has been eutered into with that firm for the surveying of the site required, drawing up of plans and for the estimation of the work: "The price agreed to for the above work is said to be $11,400. Messrs. Dallas and Company will get two per cent. on the amounts spent on the works as their fees for superintending same. Mossrs. S. O. Limby and If. Minby, members of the firm of Messrs. Dallas and Company, have arrived here and have already commence surveying work. It is said that they propose to take water from a river in Skik Moon near Tsang-Po. The tower for the reservoir and the filter beds will be erected on a small hill called the Tung Tak Shing Hill, which is situated near the north gate of the city. The main pipe will enter the city from Sai-Pak-Moon (the small north gate). I am told that Messrs. Dallas & Co. were the builders of the water-works in the Shanghai native city. It is hoped that the undertaking will be a success.
NEW BANK NOTES.
Government are
The bank notes issued by the Provincial now much employed here. A telegram has been received by the Viceroy from Yang Taota; Chinese Minister in Japan, advising that a large lot of bauk-notes ordered by the Provincial Government are now ready for delivery, and asking for the remittance of Tls. 3,000 due for printing and engraving the said notes. A reply has been sent by telegraph to Minister Yang urging him to forward the notes at an early
date, and advising him that the Sin-Hau- Kuk has received orders to remit the 3,000 taels at occe.
A WRECK.
The Tri-Kat passenger boat, running between Canton and Wai-chow, was lost in front of the Lai-Chuen Village, of the Pok-Lo district. It appears the craft was caught in a gale. All the passengers were saved.