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FAR EASTERN TELEGRAMS.
INTERPORT RIFLE SHOOTING.
SINGAPORE'S RECORD AGGREGATE.
Singapore, October 29th. The Singapore team fired off in the Interport shooting contest to-day in the most favourable conditions. The total score was 955, the highest made in the history of the competition. Elliott and Galiston scored 99 each, the lowest score being 87.
[It looks as if the honours will fall to Sing. apore. The Hongkong team has not been doing so well this season, the aggregate hardly over exceeding 930. The local marksmen will fire off either on November 3rd or 11th.
Ten years ago Hongkong registered 952, which was the record-until this year.
Last year Singapore won with 937. Shanghai coming second with 923, Penang third with 910, and Hongkong last with 901.]
THE ASSASSINATION OF PRINCE
ITO.
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE KEPORT
Tokyo, November 4th. The Japanese Army manoeuvres commenced yesterday, favoured by brilliant weather.
A JAPANESE DIPLOMATIC
APPOINTMENT.
Tokyo, November 7th, present Ambassador to the Court of Vienna, has It is officially announced that Mr. Uchida, at been appointed Ambassador to Washington...
FROM THE "CHUNG NGOI SAN PO."]
CHINESE RAILWAY LOANS.
Peking, November 2nd. The British, French, American and German ministers at Peking have requested the Board of Foreign Affairs and the Board of Communica- tions to settle as soon as possible the Canton Hankow-Szechnen Railway loan.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR
AUGUST.
The Colony's financial statement for the month of August is published in the current Tokyo, October 29th. Gazette. The balance of assets and liabilities on A telegram from the Russian Minister of July 31st is given at $600,172.48, and this with Finance to the Ambassador at Tokyo states that a revenue for the month of August of $524,328.35, in his evidence at the inquest the Korean said makes a total of 1,124,500.83. Against this that he went to Harbin specially to kill Prince there is an expenditure for the same month of Ito to avenge the wrongs of his country and also $643.417.10, which leaves a credit balance of because Prince Ito had sentenced to death | $481,083.73. several of accused's relatives. He was happy
The statement of assets and liabilities places in having succeeded. Consul Kawakami had the total assets at $855,917.26 and the total asked the Russian police to allow all Japanese liabilities at $374,833.53, giving a credit balance to enter the railway station and it was absolutely as stated above. The reimbursement due by impossible to distinguish the murderer. The railway construction account on 31st December, Russian Minister himself had a narrow escape, 1908 is $1,356,136.50, from which has to be credit balance ou account of of $64,833.92, leaving an amount of $1,291,3 2.58. Adding to this amount the credit balance already mentioned of $481,083 73, the balance of assets (General Account) stands at $1,772,386.31.
LORD KITCHENER.
Tokyo. October 31st. Lord Kitchener arrives at Shimonoseki to- morrow morning, and will be received by General Fukushima.
Tokyo, November 2nd.
Lord Kitchener arrived at Tokyo and was greeted by the highest officials. Large crowds surrounded the station and the greatest interest was taken in the visit of the distinguished soldier. Shiba Palace has been placed at his disposal. The Press extend a welcome
GENERAL RISING THREATENED
IN KOREA.
A RAILWAY STATION DESTROYED.
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Tokyo, October 31st. Korean insurgents on Friday night attacked and destroyed the station of the Seoul-Fnsan railway!
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THE FUNERAL OF THE EMPRESS DOWAGER.
PREPARATIONS FOR THE EVENT.
Imperial Edicts have been issued to the effect:-
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Gate, and to kneel down when the Imperial coffin passes by.. The Board of Civil Affairs, the Board of Rites and the office of the General Commandant of the Gendarmeries are hereby instructed to faithfully perform their duties in accordance with the regulations laid down last time, in regard to the maintaining of order and silence, so that no crowding tumultuously and
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THE VICEROY OF CHIHLI ON CHINA'S COMMERCE.
Tientsin papers contain reports of an in- teresting speech delivered by H. E. Tuan Fang, Viceroy of Chihli, at a meeting of the Com- mercial Guild, at which all the leading Chinese merchants were present.
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HIS EXCELLENCY is reported to have addressed his hearers as follows:
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"I feel complimented by being asked to attend a dinner given by such an influential body as the Tientsin Commercial Guild, but I fear that I am not sufficiently able to tell you all that I should wish. I would, however, point out to you that commerce is the back-bone of a country. I have recently been transferred Tientsin as Viceroy; it is therefore my duty to protect traders and trade. I trust that you as Chinese merchants will do your best to help. me, and make the trade of Chihli known all over the world, Foreigners who certainly know say that China is one of the richest countries in the world, but they also say that you have no idea of developing its riches in a proper manner. I trust that you will see your way to making a real start towards the development of the country. It is a matter which simply lies in t your hands. The fact should be borne in mind by all of you that the export trade of China has decreased in recent years: the import trade on the contrary is increasing; the foreigners therefore reap the benefit. The balance of imports and exports should be equal to do good to the various countries involved.. I should like to point out to you the profits accruing from the Manual Institute, the cotton mills and the iron works in China; they are all paying handsomely and ousting foreign ma nufactures The Directors of the Com- mercial Guilds of Nan-yang and Pei-yang are anxious to see you all put your best into the work which now lies before you. It is the development of a great Empire, and again I- say it is simply in your hands. I have for many years devoted a great deal of my time I must endeavour to do my best to further Chinese interests without Trade is hurting those of other countries.
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you must bear that mind. I have seen piece and silk goods import- ed from Europe, and I am quite certain that they are no better than the goods turned out by Chinese factories. I dare say that at the Exhibition shortly to be held at Nanking, tainly not take second place. I think you all Chinese manufactures and products will cer might take a lesson from Europe. Everyone there engaged in trade thinks and tries to im prove the machinery connected with his trade. Both to increase the output and minimise the cost is the aim that all have. In conclusion, I beg to advise you to use your utmost endeavours to develop one of the richest countries in the world.'
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That in accordance with the Memorial Lord Kitchener in unusually appreciative terms. of ceremonies concern ug the removal of the to the study of China and indeed-' other sented by the Board of Rites on the performance of Her Majesty the late Empress Dowager Shao Yin, which will take place on the 27th day of the 9th moon (November 9), Prince Li Shi Toh is ordered to offer libations.before the coffin in the reed mat-shed on the eve of the removal, every morning and every evening en route and at the Lung En Palace, when the remains have arrived and properly placed and while st ying there; Prince Su when the remains are again to be removed, when Shan Chi is ordered to make similar performance placed in the small carriage, when transferred to the Imperial hearse, when deposited in the tomb, and when the tomb is closed up; he has to offer libations again at the Lung En Palace and then carry the Tablet respectfully with both hands to the Yellow Sedan Chair; Prince Yi, Mao Lin is ordered to perform the necessary ceremonies with face towards the direction of the Imperial Ancestral Tombs when the remains arrive at the Red Door; and Prince Shun Cheung Nalaka is ordered to make libation performance every morning and evening while the Tablet is on the way back to Peking.
A general rising is threatened as a result of the accomplishment of the death of Prince Ito.
PRINCE ITO'S FUNERAL.
Tokyo, November 1st. Prince Ito's remains arrived at Shimbashi to- day from Yokosuka,
Enormous crowds gathered along the route displaying every token of respect and every manifestation of mourning.
The funeral will take place on Thursday.
Tokyo, November 4th.
The funeral of the late Prince Ito to-day has been the occasion of a national demonstration of sympathy.
The approaches to Hibiya Park looked like a sea of humanity. The sky was overcast and
later rain fell.
That the 27th day of the 9th moon (Nov. 9) being the date for the removal of the remains of Her Majesty the late Empress Dowager Shao Yin, excepting that the princes and ministers responsible for the funeral service, the officials charged with special duties, nobles of close Imperial lineage, Ministers of Presence, Guards of the Ante-chamber, Guards of the Chien- Chang-Men, and officials of the Imperial Household who are on duty, are to follow in the procession, all the nobles and officials not charged with special duties, and sol. diers, are to respectfully stand in wait- H. M. the Emperor and Field Marshal Lording according to their respective ranks Kitchener are watching the manœuvres. in the open-court outside the Tung-Chi-Men
THE JAPANESE MANŒUVRES.
Tokyo, November 7th. Eighty thousand men are engaged in the Army manoeuvres which have opened near
Nikko.
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TERRORS OF THE RED SEA.
The passage of the Red Sea will yet become a thing for the stout passenger at which to laugh. A new device has been thought out for cooling the staterooms of vessels with refrigerat ing machinery. This cooling device consists of a pipe about 5ius. long and 8ins. in diameter. The lower end has oblong openings about 4ins. deep and so arranged round the bottom as to form a grid for admission of air; inside the pipe is a brine coil supplied from the refriger- ator and on top of the pipe is a small fan driven by a little motor placed near, and dis charging into the stateroom. By these means the air is drawn through the opening at the bottom of the pipe over the brine coil and thrown back into the rooms at considerably reduced temperature.