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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27TH, 1901
Count VON WALDERSEZ'S hands, we may hope for a speely solation of a very disagreeable incident, and which- ever way the dispute is settled the decision must meet with loyal acquiescence. With regard to the Russian chain, no one will
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During the 24 hours ended at noon yester day four fresh cases of plague (Chinese) were reported; and two fresh ones of small-pex, with two deathe (Chinese).
Herr Cordes, the Interpreter to the German Legation at Poking, who during the siege of the Legations was dangeronely woundel, has now completely recovered, and has returned to Berlin,
The Japanese Consal at Honolulu bas lodged claim with the Hawaiian Government for damages amounting to one million yen, attend- ant upon the destruction of Japanese houses in consequence of the sanitary measures against the plague.
Alarming rumours have renched Rangoon of serious narest on the Burmo-Chineso frontier. The Chinese in some of the frontier towas at stated to be extremely unsettled and truculent Unless the garrisons are spoedlly increased and largely reinforced, Falda ista Britisk territory may take place at any moment.
From July to December last year the Russian took from the Chinese in battle 283 gens. In addition the Chinese izhabitants deliyared, Se guns to the Russians either voluntarily or by requisition. Among the 90 guas thus delivered up were five gans taken from the Russians by the Chiness at Albuzin 211 year ago.
last year and the large share which they took in the preservation of the Settlement while it was cut off from the rest of the world. But that this is an adequate justi. fication for land-grabbing is not a doctrine to be countenanced, though other Powers are disposed to act upon it at Tiantain with less a claim than Rusis. Further, all the Powers disclaimed any idea of gaining territory as a result of the recent disturbances, a fact Per Calc. Per Case
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Captain C. M.. A. Wood has resigned the adjatoucy of the 2nd Battalion Northumberland Fuxiliars, in South Africa, in order to proceed to China, where he rejoine the 1st Battalion Chinese Regiment, which it has been decided to raise immediately to a strength of twelve com panies, in view of the curly formation of a 2nd
Battalion.
A. Isase of a large aroa in the tim tract of Maliwan has been given to European firm who propose to introduce hydrantic machinery. The Jelebu Mining and Trading Co. fruitlessly triad Maliwan.
The old Porak Sikh troop, now forming the
Sultan of Forak'a body-guard, will go to Singa pore to furnish sa escort to T. R. H the Duke and Duchy of York, on their approaching
visit.
TELEGRAMS.
"DAILY PRESS" SERVICE.
[FROM QUE CORRESPONDENTA.]
THE CRISIS IN CHINA,
LONDON, 25th March, 7.30 p.m.
THEATRE ROYAL.
THE GÁT PARISIENNE,
Of the Ught museios, panya included in the DallisCompany a reperibire, we question if there l'ome tint han will sours the ment The Guy
bourdi for the
tained in Hongk
don after a lebih
highest pitok of
proval. Compared with the mu of the day, as seen
WALDERSEE TO ARBITRATE AT The Gay Parisienne is
TIENTSIN.
with catchy music,
dance, bright costumes, unfailing verve that Aides upon which
isht tarco.
the
alkalo-class British
The home papers gave the following details about Mr. Donald Matheson, who died on the 19th ult. at his residence in Queen's Gate Gar- dens, aged 82. Mr. Matheson was the son of Mr. James Sutherland Matheson, of MessIT.
It is reported that Russia and Great Jardino, Matheson and Company. After Britain have agreed to accept the arbitra-insed kid play, le that ceiving his education at the Edinburgh High
householder, having fallen School, Mr. Matheson want out to Chins as antion of Count von Walderses in the matter | of s demi mondaine, and been cast in heavy:
eaistant in the firm, and rose to be a partner of the dispute but resigned on the ground of his disapproval of the opium traffic. He was hoa. secretary of the Presbyterian Mission in India, and více president and treasurer of the Evangelical Alliance. In 1849 Mr. Matheson married Jane, daughter of Lieutenant Hornes Petley, R.N., and his heir is his son, Major Duncan Matheson, of the Inniskilling Dragoods.
as to the railway at Tientsin.
GENERAL NEWS.
LONDON, 25th March, 7.80 p.m.
THE PRICE OF THE CAGAYAN:
ISLANDS.
Mr. Hay, on behalf of the United States Government, has pail Spain one hundred thousand dollars (gold), the sum due to her for the purchase by the States of the
In the new China Blue-book just to hand some details will be found in connection with the withdrawal of Mr. M. F. A. Fraser on August Pad from Chungking, which evoked so much comment and criticism. His laoving Chung- king was in pursuance of orders from Lord Bali. bary, who wired to Mr. Warres at Shanghai that naval and military authorities at Shanghai would be hampered until Europeus were with. Cagayan Islands. drawn from riverins ports, and directing Her Majesty's Consul at Changking should lenyo": the European community. An Mr. Fraser was
much blame at the time for his action, it is only fair to him to mention these oiroumstances, The Hongkong correspondent of the Nkoa! In reporting his leaving, he mastions that Mr. and Military Record, writing of the conclusion William Hyslop, CLM., Mr. Hril, of Chicago, of the Barfleur incident at this part, mys: "It qud Mr. Nicolson, of A: J-Littles, "refused to in hoped that a different method of administer; go in spite of all remonstrances, and chose to ing naval discipline (which is at the root of the stay behind and uffrout danger with the view of Burfeur scandal) will prevent a repetition of helping those expected from the interior during anch deplorable conduct as a means of drawing the next few weeks." He says "the names of
theno gallaut meu deserve to be recorded." attention to griovances, real or supposell."
The King has been pleased to confer the Admiral Sir George Ommann Wills died Decoration of the Royal Red Cross upon Misson 18th inst, at his residence in Cadogan Square, Marian Lambert, of the Church of England at the are of seventy-night. The docented
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́REUTER'S SERVICE.
LONDON, 24th March,
THE MANCHURIA CONVENTION.” It is announced in New York that China has rejected the Manchurian Convention.
The Times correspondent at St. Petersburg states that when Lord Lansiewno asked Bukis for a copy of the actual draft of the Hancharis Convention, Count Lansdorf angrily refused, saying he had already offered full and suficient explanation to the British Ambassador, Bir
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damages for breach of promise, maks to evadə his legal obligaffone by going abroad in dis-
guise Bootch tourist, with the result that and act farms apab
and wily plaintin lo....
everybody in the
A German eps, the
farious
wad, with
round the
little story,
les, entwines itself without tempting the
eager Fatoners to thluk or study in any way. As the intelligence
thus suspended, the house wholly captivated, and the eye and ear haves- plenty to do. There is not dull moment for.
nearly three hours from the ride of the curtain to the fall is gradual deepening
until at the close, the
clatios |
uberance.
In the parformances of moal plays like the one under nolice, there is more skill in the dramatic bandling, and, more power and ver satility nadomary in the acting, than t first appear on the earface, The attention of the house has to be galaed and securely. rivetied by cat
diet of metal expression, gesture, movement, and other kinds of graphic by play, and in these respects the whole cast ramet con” tribute. Then there are continental Bannerisme, and the too often apparent asperities of nocent; all have to be smoothened so as torgive a decided French favour to the performance, and Isat, but not loset, there must be that euaviter in the cast so as to brighten the piece and render mode and fortiter in re with esolt member of
it both natural and romlisite. In all this detail the Dallas Company shone in the production of The Gay Parisitions, and the moneral Rect of
their efforts was pretty costumes
far us official information goca) only to have | Mission; Sister Jennis Molyneux Ransome, officer joined the Navy in 1858, and saw perrios Chas. Scott met with the advice, not very comforting Miss Lillie Emma Savillo, M.D., London in the Crimean War, receiving the Crimean and under the circumstances, to be firm." It Mission; and Miss Abbie Goodrich Chapin, in Turkish medals and Sebastopol clasp, made is possible, of course, even probable, that recognition of their services at the Internation Knight of the Legion of Honour, and the Fifth secret influences may have been brought al Hospital during the store of the Ingations Glass Medjidie, On-24th June, 1879, a `ump-|
tain he was in charge of the party employed in to bear, which have given the Chinese"
cutting the boom across the mouth of the Puiko Government more encouragement to resist A Davenport telegram last month stated that River (Chinu medal), and he was in command the Lords of the Admiralty had approved off the rocket-bouts at the attack on the Pelho the whole of the officers, non-commissioned officers and men who comprised the Royal clamp). Subsequently the late officer was oma- Marine Guard during the siege of the Leployed in carrying out the preliminary investi- gations at Foking from June to August last gation of creeks, &o, before the operations year being allowed to count six months' service, against the Taipings near Shanghai. He was in the case of non-commissioned officers and made a Companion of the Bath in 1981, and men towards the completion of limited engage.
was private secretary to Mr. Childers while mente, good conduct budges, and passions.
First Lord of the Admiralty. As Vice-Admiral he was Commander-in-Chief on the, China Station from 1881 to 1884, in which lutter year has was made a Knight Commander of the Bath After being Commander-in-Chief at Ports- month from November. 1855, to June, 1888, he retired. He received the Grand Cross of the Bath in 1892.
THE TROUBLES IN RUSSIA Nearly all the Ministers in Russin have re- ceived threstening letters, and a special Council able Forts in Angust of the following year (Takameting, under the presidency of the Taur, has arti
been held to consider the position, The socia situation is considered critical.
A. S. WATSON & CO.. the gonstrous aggressions threatened by Russia; but Japan alone publicly committed herself to any strong statement, when she told China that special privileges to Russia in Manchuris would involve compensation At Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, on the 15th March, to Japan elsewhere obviously somewhere within the Elghteen Provinces, the in- tegrity of which seem to appeal even the Inorė venal Chinese officials. Though but weakly supported, China yet
BIRTH.
the wife of WALLACE CAX, of a son.
The Daily Press.
to
The lout which France is returning to China HONGKONG OFFICE: 14, DES VEUX ROAD Cl. appears to have risen for once to the occa is being forwarded in the transport Fink-long, LONDON OFFICE: 181, FLEET STREET, E.C.sion. It would be foolish to be sanguine, now on her way out. The Fink-long in after but if the Manchurian Convention is reject-wards to serve as a ficating hospital for the HONGKONG, 27th March, 1903
ed by China frmly and consistently, there French expeditionary corps. On her journey the Fish-long on the 18th inst. ran badly are hopes that further spoliation may cense, Taz Governments of Lonion and St.It is, however, the duty of all interested in ground on a coral reef off Falo Sambu. The Patersburg have chosen the quickest and the affairs of China to support the present mediately, and he put off at once for the vessel ensiest method of settling the dispute battiude of her Goverunout. It is useless to
jong Pagar Dock Company, and the task of doating her was proceeded with.
talk against the partition of China, while calmly watching the first steps which lead inevitably to that partition.
tween the Railway Company and the Rus sian military authorities at Tientsin. They have fixed on Count YON. WALDEBIes, Commander-in-chief of the allied troops in North Chinn, as arbitrator, and it is difficult Major W. R. H. Beresford, 1st Battalion to see how a better choice could have bees Royal Weleb Fusiliers, in South Africa, las mude. It is true that Count_vog WAL-ben selected for the command of the 2nd Bat- DERSER was in Germany when the events talion of this regiment at Hongkong. occurred which have led to Russia making
During the wook ended the 23rd March the se large a claim for land at Tientsin; but he return of cases of communicable disease were is on the spot, and the evidence can all be plague, 8 cases (7 in Victoria), 10 deaths; enteric checked with far more speed and accuracy fever, one cuse (Japanese); small-pox: 7 cases than if the matter wereto be settled in Europe. (all Chinese in Victoria), & deaths. The Peking correspondent of a Shanghai con-
The Hon, Treasurer of the Alice Memorial and Nethersole Hospitals beys to seknowledge with thanks the following donations to the funds of the Hospitals -
Capt. G. C. Auderson Edward Osborne......
$10 10
French Consul at Singapore was informed im-
with lugs and lighters belonging to the Tan.
SWATOW.
(FROM OUR CORMESPONDENT.]
Swatow, 25th Mürob.
the
by the exquisitely the tastefully laid-out age. - Honeycombe wiew of which Bithough somewhat ace, is nevertheless rell sote consider-
H. Pulford, the scenie
5 he allowed his brush
the background he gives
ofm rod brick wall upon
I which Ivy and other over-
fugry ancircling the sides,: Seroon grate leads to a mat brook, On the rigist Floor of Honeycombs
left are the rasfic seats
expected, Mr. "Ebenezer Honey-
that
Mica
she was life itself,
playfully skipped about the lawn,
the never lost the admiration of
showered their enthusias Her But when she gave entitled "Hintér Mary Jane's top- bore and was recalled Fols Min May abone all her previous efforta, der selection could posibly been made either in the original production for list matter. There wonderful rivacity import
AN OUTRAGE VARY DEAFLY PAID FOR During the late troubles in the village of has An, which I communicated to you at the time, one of the native Christians had his eyes pierced out by the mob. As the sufferer of this antrags belongs to the Roman Catholic
Beryl On the 22nd ult. Gen. Sir Redvers Buller Mission, the latter instituted a separate claim of he published in the Aldershot distrist orders the to the thon officiating Shao Ab Bhon. Ito and from the moment she, waddled out of the following communication from the War Office happened that, after short lapee of the -"I am directed by the Secretary of State for anather official replaced the noting Shao Ah War to request that, pending further considera Shen, and the former was approached about le Feroe Motion of a death scene tion of the subject dealt with in your memoran settling the claim. The new official proceeded The Japan Advertiser states that the gugur dum dated 6th inst., you will be good enough to to the village of Shao An to exact punishment merchants in Bakan have ordered from Hong-cancel that portion which relates to artillery in and arrested a few of the suspects, but he land kong 140,000 bales of sugar ander a contract the memorandum in question." The memer very mon to release them, so the whole chata, tong that the goods arrive in Japan by the end of andum referred to cautained the General's which the prisoners belonged set on him and the current menik. Of this 140,000 huler, observations on points in which South Afri- his followers. Soving that this ofloial was which are valued at 1,400,000 yen, and of which can experience seemed to show our system of powerless in binging their demand to a satis. 80,000 have already arrived, 40,000 bales, re-training might be improved, and the portion factory end, the Mission appealed to the Feo present the usual annual amount of import, the now cancelled was as follows: "The artillery chow Viceroy, who despatched one regiment of remaining 100,000 bales being those ordered in drill seemed excellent, and the main object of Fobkiemessbraves, under the command of a pre- anticipation of the proposed taxatick on im-drill-perfect steadiness under Bro-was fully feat, to bring the guilty partion to book ported sugar. It is mid that the loss to be attained; but too much of the drill was brou.ht and to arrive at a definite settlement. After sustained by Yokohama sugar merchants may into the field. Instances ocurred in which the the unal preliminary pourparlare the case exceed three million yen should-the sugar tax notion of batteries was paralysed by waiting for was fail to become law this year.
**very satisfactorily" setiled. Twó oilers from their brigade division commander, houses belonging to the suspected gang were and similarly the action of gass while waiting || burnt down, two of the villagers who The sports of the Bengal Lancers were held for orders from their battery commander. Once were supposed to have taken part in the "yesterday afternoon' at Causeway Bay, ou the the principle of drill are thoroughly grasped disturbances were severely panished, and the Polo Ground, before a large gathering, which ovor effort in field instruction should be de- Shao Ah Shen in office at prosent had to pay included H. E. the Governor (Sir Henry Blake, voted to developing the intelligence of and $18,000 to the Mission, which sum, however, is G.C.M.G.). H. E Major-General Gaseigne giving practica in initiative to subordinate to be repaid to him by the not-Christian fr C.M.G. (Commanding the Troops), and Sir commanders. The phases of an action change habitants of Shao An.
ple of lang Madras Light Infantry was in attendance, and often presented for so short a time, that unless left for Amoy, after having stayed in this port previous John Carrington, C.M.G. The band of the 3rd so quickly, and the important targets are so
altogether discoursed pleasing sel-etions throughout the commanders of single guns are allowed and for about three months. During the time they roght afternoon. The sports included such events encouraged to not on their own initiativo, very were here, the Commander and the officers However, the sa as tent-pagging, slicing the orange, trick favourable opportunities will often be missed. wide themselves liked by everybody. The band well, and she fully
morrow.
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thout touching Tastidious.
o, no doubt, it
the French
Įtish sie
saat rive Were not
hars noticed thérlen
ved the
Batt
temperary, whom we quoted yesterday. gave brief account of the point at issue at Tientsin For convenience we reproduce his words, The railway company," he says, *wisbed "to lay rails from the station to the river- bank, which is only fifty yards away. The
At a meeting of the United Wark Lodge **intervening ground (now occupied only by "dibris of a few Chinese huts) is claimed (No. 419 E. C.) in the Masonic Hall, Zetland Street, on Monday evening, the following offies. as Russian territory, by right of conquest, bearers for 1981 were installed:-Worshipfal "because Russian blood was spilt there in Master, Bro. C. Locklead; 8.W.. Bro. G. G. the defence of Tientsin last June and July Barnett, J.W. Bro. H. W. Wolfe; M.O., Bro. The claim is denied by the other Powers, Wooley; F.O., Bro, Angus; J.O., Bro. Baker; "on the ground that by international agree-haplain, Bro. Varcos; Treasurer, Bro. I, A.
ment there was no war of conquest, and Wheal; Secretary, Bro. H. G. Garred; R.M.. riding, fence and sword exercise, mounted com- Initiativo must be encouraged, but effective of the Beeadler påsyed every evening, to the comíams that teaedrad from her besters, In- "furthermore all nations alike took part in Bro. E. A. Hickman: S.D., Bro: R. F. Bowery: bats, etc. Particulars of the different aventa, sapervisión must be maintained. This result great appreciation of the whole community, and Major. Feesdyke, aft
Butterfly can only be obtained by careful fadividual much regret is felt at its absence from our Shooters," Mr. D. Munro osrtainly dispayed "defending Tientsin, and all shed their blood J.D., Bro. J. T. Walton; L.G., Bro. F. W. with the names of wizner, will be given to-
training."
midst. Before leaving the part, athletic sports his histrionle abilities to the highest advantage. "on that particular spot as well andisewhere" King; D.C. Bro. W. Kent; Steward, Bro. J.
ware arranged for the crow of the Secadler, and Barsly have we men him in a role which fitted It-sesins, moreover, that the proposed siding
A greater portion of the allied forces was LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS. Be very smart feats were performed by them. him to closely, and in which his many years was specially designed to facilitate the
After their return from Canton, Mr. Conger, expected to be withdrawn from North Chins
The sports included a tug-of-war, Swatow v. experience of the boards made apparent. carriage of supplies from vessels in the U.S. Minister at Peking, and his family made soon after the opening of the Gulf of Peshill,
The H. A. L. steamer Murbury loft Kobe for the Seeadler, in which the latter were con- Mr. Hugh Metcalf, Dow completely recovered Feiho to Peking, the question of military supa three days' stay at the Kowloon Hotel and on which is waally blockaded with ios during the this port on the 25th inst, and may be expected querors. Unfortunately one sad necidant co- from his recent bronchitat
the part of the barrister, and plies having been particularly provided for Monday left for a trip to Mam. Mr. Conger winter months. The waters are now free to bere on or about the 31st inst
The H. A. L. stesmer Saxonia, from Ham.curred to one of the crow of the Seeadler, who, toted urg when the railway was haded back to the was very cordially received at Canton, the navigation, and a number of French and Ger
barg, left Singapore for this port on the 24th whilst climbing up the greasy pole, slipped and pended the British, as our Tientsin correspondent has Chinese authorities posting a guard of honour man transports have already assembled at Take ina, and may be expected hore en or about the fell to the ground from a height of about 15 a deep vilos
fest, whereby he dielcoated Eis arm. Medical location already informed us and as may be seen from of 120 men at the wharf on the cacasion of his for the purpose of embarking their respective mate
-The O. & 0). stessier Coptic, with mails, So. zzzistance was immediately rendered, and I am. In the dust the terms of the convention which we re. landing and departure. Moreover, the party troops. It is, however, reported that the Powers print in another column from Dr. MORRY. Ware entertained at a big dinner in the native have decided to abandon the withdrawal of from San Francisco to the 7th inst.," via Hono-informed that the sufferer is getting on well.
city on Sunday by a prominent Chinaman, ex- troops, owing to the hitch in the peace negotia lulu, has arrived at Yokohams, and will leave sor's despatch to the Times. t present, Minister to the United States, while a first-class ticus, and also to the Russo-Chinese compact. For this port this morning.
The F. M. steamer City of Peking, with the construction of the siding having been theatrical company was engaged to entertain. Under there circumstances, the date of General mails, de, left Bas Prancisco for this port via stopped, though both British- and Rus- them after dinner. Mr. Conger was prevented Waldersse's departure from China has not yet Houdinin, Yokohama, Inland Sen, Kobe, Naga- aian troops have been withdrawn, the by ill-health from being present, but his family been decided upon, but it is certain, the Jijisaki and Shanghai on the 23rd inst
The Ben Line steamer Benledi left Singapore carriage of supplies must therefore be da was accompanied by the U.8. Consul at Canton. aaye, that the General will visit this country
on the 26th inst. for this port, layed. The matter, however, being in The visit to Canton was much enjoyed by all before proceeding home.—Nagasaki Press.
R. Craik; Tyler, Bro, John Maxwell.
with resusci
hen that his
was seam to ith highest. orah Honeycomb (Minu Evelyne de Worme), Somebody own? he Mme. Streich, wife of the German Coneal, reovived the rapturous plaudita of the audience, distributed the different prizes, pewter articles, and was twice recoiled. Mrs. Henry Dallsz, as, to the winners of the various evouts,
Mrs Honeycomb, centained her already sared reputation, and gave her audience an insight into arrived here from Hongkong on Thursday last English home-life, both in the hour of prosperity, and left the next day for Amoy.
and when dark clouds have enshroudedit. Har
HJJ.M.8. "TAKAO