LABOUR IN
steep
that
the
cannot hold bar
ESS SATURDAY AUGUST 10rn, 1901
THE GERMAN SOUTH POLAR EXPEDITION.
barely devical to conflue immigrants to work in the fields OF
tosily dif- | mines, the
against the Inclusion of beans among the five Szains. Nicht, Nicht.
Seoul, July 29th – Mr. Hayashi, Japanese Minister to Seoul, has forwarded two ofleist notes to the Corean Government with regard to the embargo on cereals. In the first note he is understood to have refused to recognise the
as the reports sent in by the Japanese Conents Government hea not replied so far. reported both bad and good crops. The Corean
The German Coumil has addressed an offelal note to the Corean Government and asked for an explanation of the distinction made in the case of grains. The British Minister to Seoul and advised them that he did not consider beans also sent an official note to the Government included among the five graing-Mainchi. LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS.
It is diffent matter to raise enthusiasma Loring conditions in the two places. In one monneed. Eforte in other years directed to that to most people, Bach was the opinion of Freihors order prohibiting exports until he had made
position would become less pro over toedelds in a region that is terra incognita case shoestricted immigation mensood and and proved tatile, perhaps because of slackega Richthofen, when the German comiatsson thorough enquiry na to the actual condition of threatened to undermino energetic labour in administration, or perhaps it did not not suit for the Bonth Pohr Expedition was formed in the orops and in the other he asked for further the other, since labour has not noquired a the vorrepting and selfish plaus of the officials 1895. Nevertheless the German empire is in a consideration on the part of the Coress officials dignity of its own, but has always bean, un to head native prejudices. A contract systems position to take its place among those nations willing and indolent, it deserves no considers has been proposed whereby immigants may coms who have been trying to discover the secrets of if he tion. Conditions in Singapore are cited to in by cargoes for specific purposes, contractors the South Pole, foremost amongst which nations aud show what might happen in the Philippines furnishing bonds for their delivery or return on stands England.
ere immigration unrestricted. There the demand. Since any such arrangement would In Chinese are among the most austantial sirtually adopt for the islands the contract labong do residents and among the most highly respected. system, those who are to direct government other Of course only experience can furnish adequate would havo to consider it not only with view material for judgment in much a matter and reference to existing conditions and in view of daily grind one of the puzzles of the situation here is the native hostility to Chinese immigration, the islands that in spite of all that may be on and hat also mindful of the possibls political nature is heard against the Chinese, individuals of that development of the islands and of the prospect rece may be met in almost every section who that the time may not be distant when the have so fitted themselves into the social and Constitution will follow the flag far enough at commercial life of the islands as to have least to make the sanie labour lawa applicable to become as much a part of that life and as the United States and the Philippines. creditable to it as any other class. There is scarcely an important settlement in which Chinese may not be found who have lived there from forty to sxty years, who apparently anjoy the respect of their communities, and who my that they know and export to know no other home
that the Filipino likes to be his own easy master
SICLUBIONYA
It may be s
where to find labour, if the native ambition should prova unequal to the projects of capital, Ohins might furnish ready answer, were immigration free, but the harriers are already bigk ugnigst influx frota that quarter na they are in than United States and there is no policy to which the native mind in more strongly committed than upon that of Chinese exclusion. It is commonly agreed that the business head of the average native family
the woman. The white soldier is so na
the running when u coloured hero in kaki pears, as to suggest that the varing problema
ut the disposition of blacke in the Bou be solved in this fold, colonising ther would lud-elimste and sodel"-
out
where
In spite of appearances it would be a rash conclusion that Filipinos may not become equal to furnishing the labour of the islands, As a matter of experience they are found themselves foread to do the drudgery when Chinese who came here for that purpose stopped out from the coelis class and left no substitutes FAST BISTORY OF CHINESE IN THE ISLANDS, to take up the tasks thas abandonod. Immigre
Perhaps there may be a suggestion in the tion laws heretofore have, boon such as to fact that few Chinese have landed here except encourage native indolenes, for the Chineso coolies, and that what they have become is self-labeur supply has never gone long without made, with an environment novor influential to replenishment. It would seem that the lesson represe tendencies toward vice and cunning, which conditions have taught should now ho and usually enloulated to encourage and to well leained. The widespread hostility to the develop such tendencies. The Chinese was Chinese certainly shows that it has not been always a despised race, and might well have felt lost, Just now the native mind is optimistic, itself under perpetual challenge to display to It believes that new conditions of government the utmost ita crafty qualition. It might not will bring prosperity, in which labour will share have been possible to mould these people to The prospect of getting bettor returns for work habits and purposes having regard for ends not than was formerly possible is thus held out as purely selfish and for mosus not largely un- an incentive to make such returns contribute serupulous. Neither natires nor Spaniards to the welfare and comfort of those who are or concerned themselves about that. There was will be fully indentified with the islands, and no incentive to the Chinese to have any object own no allegiance except to the flag that flies in life here other than to make all the money over them. or neuro all the property they could. They might naturally have done the most with their opportunities in any case, but hore, no induce KATTUR HORTELITY TO CHINESE. ment was put forth to lead them to be honest Although there
danger that or straightforward, and having one object in patlook mind, the checks that restrain dealings in Inture China were not imposed bere, and they indulged will admit their propensities unbridled. porary irrange
gonist. Far from being objectionable, a sow be nocess
for the reasonably
should
strain of blood is believed he s ary to onergie the people sufficiens demands of labour. It will not opposed on the ground
be preserved, for the aboriginal foundation has been superimposed by layers of Tapanese, Chinose, Indian, Malay and Spanish, until only the assurance of the professional ethnologist, may rely upon becoming so scientifle that no one can follow him, can presume to furnish
competent analysis
Who
Okinase Isbon, will
pointa to an agitation in the NOL in favour of changes moh labour, at least undar ment
Such native expression as has been heard upon tine su opposes afterly the ad mission of Chinese upon any pretextor for any
whatever. The view that favours their does not go beyond bringing them in on contract and sending them out as soon as the ther come is completed, Natives Because Chinese abrash the wall nething that are both and become mertial factors KRY and be that they part of the halt unless
demon otherwise brought in
strog to their
work
They
|
While exceptions frequently appear, the rule supposed to guide Chinese conduct is to get money by any means.. The Chinese became long ago notorious as adulterants of things to eat, drink and wear. Philippine exporte fell under general suspicion when they passed through Chinese hands. They cheated in weight as well as in quality, and did everything possible to cast discredit on commerce. Yet in spite of these tendencies and practice, and of native jealousy, hatred, and contempt for them, when at one time they were driven out, the Governor of the islands felt obliged to arrange for their return, because he found that business. suffered by their absence. They were, and they continue to be, the vehicle between the import and export houses on one hand and the consumer and producer on the other....
*** RUNNING OUT THE NATIVES.
Chinese shopkeeping is not a business of competition among themselves. They will resort to every means to ran out natives, but will not cut prices against each other. A wholesaler may thus send to every Chinese ahopkeeper in a town goods to be sold at a pertain price, and there will be no deviation from it. They have no bargains to offer, or do they seek to induce tendo otherwise. If coneumers want their goods, their price must be paid: Theis thrift oubling them to lead money on land and products, they got the whip hand at almost all of the important trade centres. Country paddling also fell almost wholly to them. Natives formerly had the ahope, hit they never took the migratory life and the burdensome toll of peddlers, so that in occupying this field the Chinese found chances for which the natives would never trouble
themselves to look, and lisiped their compatriots in the towns to reduce the demands upon native shops.
UNICRUPULOUS DEALINGS.
A DIVISION OF TRADEN.
7
It will not be confessed that trouble hereto fore has been because natives could not work, When immigration had offcial backing and the returns of labour fell to the Chinese level, feeling prevailed that the comlluation was too strong to make it worth while to fight it. Se discontent fonad vent in hatred, with murder nities united to keep out the Chinese, and ̈as a' frequent incident Occasionally commu.
succeeded. The pueblo of Tasi, in Batangas Province, farnishos a cake in point. All industry and business there are in native hands, much to the satisfaction of the people. This was accomplished at the cost of Chinese lives, but now one of that race would as soon think of going voluntarily to Taal as to the heads man. Custom at this port has left in native hands the work of loading and discharging ships, than which there is no heavier work in the islands. Only natives may drive passenger vehicles in Manila, showing again what persist ence in custom may do. On the other hand, Chinese generally are the carpenters, the boiler makers, the mechanics and the small tradesmen, Whether or not they are superior servanta, they seem to be preferred as cooks. The army has found them faithful, salmissive and fearless as bitter bearers, when natives could not be trasted for that work.
WHAT REMAINS TO BE SEEN.
This presents both sides of an agitation that is already exciting wide interest, and which threatens to increase ne plaas mature for the development of the islands. There can be no use in figuring in this connection for present purposes upon reformatory methods that will apply to Chiness habits or aspirations. No in Buences yet operative can be expected to make of the Chinese either Americans or Filipinos in
Of course Germany has not boon without its Antarctic explorers, such names as Dallmen Bay, Wilhelm Isle, Bismarck Strait, show that the Antarctic regions are not unknown to the German explorer. The German navigator Dallman did science a great service by his or plorations in 1878-74, and again the Valdivia. Expedition under Professor Chun and Captain Krech in 1898-99 had splendid results; bat, for all this, Germany has been for behind other nations in her Polar enterprises.
The present expedition is sent out by the Government, fully equipped with all necessaries to enable them to penetrate beyond 78 dag. 50 ratat, the farthest any explorer has ever been. This distance was reached by Borchgrevink who was sent out by Sir George Newnes to discover the magnetin South Pole in 1897. The members of the expedition foel confident of reaching the Pole. They warry sixty-seven Siberian dogs with them (those are now in Hongkong) to enable them to proceed over the ice in sledges whenever it becomes impossible to get any further in the ship. Considering that an extent of land twice the size of Europe is yet unknown geographically, the expedition will find a splendid field for discoveries which will add lustre to, their names, even if they fail to wash the Pole.
GENERAL GASELEE IN KOBE.
French mail, left Bnigon on the 9th inst., at The M.M. steamer Farra, with the next 8pm, for tais port.
The N.Y.K. stoomer Kamakura Mara (Ameri. con Line) left Shanghai for this port on the 9th inst, at, and is expected to arrive here on the 19th inst., gm.
MOET AND
CHANDON.”
3
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. GLEN LINE OF STEAMERS.
THE Steamship
FROM MIDDLESBRO, ANTWERP AND THE STRAITS.
T
having arrived from the above porta, Consignees "GLENTUREETS of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk into the and Godown Co., Limited, at Kowloon, whare - Gotowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf each consignment will be sorted out mark by mark, and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed.
instructions are given to the contrary befors Optional Goods will be carried on unless
4 F.M. TO-DAY,
will be subject to rent.
Goods not cleared by the 11th instant,
No Fire Insurance will be affected." Godowns, and s certificate of the dawags ob
All damaged puckages must be left in the tained from the Godown. Co. within ten days after the steamer's arrival, after which no claims will be recognised.
MCGREGOR BROS. & GOW, Hongkong, 5th August, 1901..
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AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGA- TION COMPANY,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM SHANGHAL
THE Steamship
"MELPOMENE
having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at
and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, whence delivery may to obtained. Kakigo
The CILAMPAGNE which has taken the their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong Load for a century.
Try their
DRY IMPERIAL
VINTAGE 183
FINEST EXTRA QUALITY
K.G.0.1.E., was much feted in Kobe on his Major-General Sir Alfred Gaselles, &.C.B., arrival there on the 29th alt. The oficial when two most complimentary speeches were DELICIOUS FLAVOUR Japanese reception took place in the morning, addressed to hin.. The General was then entertained at a tin by the Kobe branch of about 6 in all sitting down, including the the Chinese Association and general subscribers, British Laval representatire, Captain Barke, C.B, the British Consul, the Mayor of Kobe, etc. Mr. Hail, the British Consul proposed the toast of the day, to which General Gassles replied an follows:
1 Doz. Bottles
2 Doz. Bottles
EXQUISITE BOUQUET
SOLE AGENTS-
$47.00-
49.00
H. PRICE & CO.
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12, QUEEN'S ROAD.
Il engkong. 9th August, 1901.
PIANO 't think we
TUNING.
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Mr. Chairman, Mr. Hall and gentlemen, I feel that after the eloquent speeck we have heard. proper language to express what I feel on this it is rather a difficult matter to say anything in
deeply the honour done to me personally and occasion, but I can assure you that I feel very mora especially to the force which I had the housur to command, in the welcome you have manity which I have met since leaving China, I ani afraid I cannot take to magaalf much that Mr. given me here this day as the first British.com-
Hall has been good enough to escribe to me, but as regards our Japanese colleagues! shenld have managed the relief of the Peking I can only endors all that has been said, I don't Legations, unless it had been for the ability and energy mainly of our Japanese allies. Tha depress Foreas that wont from this country you VALUE your PIANO at all, yea his Chief of Staff, General Fukushima, were Rader General Yamaguchi and supported by most fully equipped in all particulars, and I should have it TUNED REGULARLY by need hardly tell you that in the work we late had it is not all a matter of men bat quite us much of equipment and of the way the forem CONTRACT, and by EXPERIENCED the manner in which our allies (Japanese) aset word put into the field. Nothing could exceed their contingent equipped for war. The result and TRAINED MEN ONLY, who are was that when they arrived anywhere they were able at once to go forward, as also was our force -which, although it was small, was also I think employed by us. very well equipped-so that we were, between I can answer for my friends, tho Japanese us, in a fair way of showing the others the lead. Army, that they were only too anxious to go forwaint and carry out the work, which was. when we found we were able to relieve the eventually done. It was a great day for us all garrisons of Peking, and found them all in a Y muak better condition than we expected. Even "Pto the very ntoment when we got there we were uncertain as to their state, sad therefore the tension at that time
proportion. I
THE
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Hongkong, 16th July, 1991.
怡生號
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SANG & 0 0.,
COAL MERCHANTS. bave always on hand
COAL,
relief. cozsotone was very great and the LARGE STOCKS OFFVERY DESCRIP. won't detain you further, exept to thank you most heartily and most sincerely in the name generous reception which you have given to our of the troops under my command for this work (loud applause).
DROUGHT IN COREA AND AN
IMPERIAL EDICT.
shall have a fair chance to show if they can. failures among merchants. no halfway work in this supply the Isbour of the islands, and that immigration which has so far only corroded ben bankrant Reset run as high as and sterilised the wealth of the jalands will not "pon the exports of nereals, of which advice Bankrupts have not always waited for be permitted while labour resources otherwise inventories to be figered out That process and remain unexhausted,
cent wholesalors count themselves
Address Care of Mewers. Kors Sand & Co.
No. 144, DES VŒUX ROAD.,
1889
NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES
NAVIGAZIONE GENERALETTALIANA (FLORIO & RUBATTINO UNITED COMPANIES).
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. FROM BOMBAY AND SINGAPORE.
E THE Stenship
*FORMIDA”
No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all claima naast bev sent in to the office of the undersigned before NOON on the 14th of August, or they will not be recognised,
The vessel having encountered a sovere typhoon, damages arising therefrom are re forred to the underwriters who please note that Protest will be extended..
No Fire Insurance has beer effected, and any Croods remaining in the Godowns after the 14th of August, will be subject to rent.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
SANDER, WIELER & 60.,
Agente Hongkong, 8th August, 1901.
THECHINA MUTUAL STEAMNAVIGA TION COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL.
HE Company'e Steamship THE
"YANGTSZE,”
having arrived from the above parts. Con signese of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where ench, cousigament will be sorted out mark by mark, and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed.
Goods not cleared by the 12th inst., at 2 p.m.. will be subject to rent,
No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in any case whatever.
Godowns, and corone Companie All damaged packages must be left in the
obtained from the Godown
within
which no clainis will be recognised ten days after the vessel's arrival here, after
Optional goods will be lended here unless instructions are given to the contrary before to day, 5th inst.
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.,
Agenta Hongkong, 5th August, 1901
CL030
IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
HE Company's Steamship
*PRINZESS IRENE"
OF THE NOEDDEUTSCHEE LLOYD. The above-named steamer having arrived, Consignoea of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods, with the exception of Opium,
stored at their risk into the Godowns of the Treasure, and Valuables, are being landed and Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, Kowloon, whence obtained.
me delivery may Optional Cargo will be formaried, unless notice to the contrary be given before NOON TO-DAY, 5th inst. M
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remains ing undelivered after the 12th August, will be
lijout to rent. * ·-
All broken, chafed; and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be exémined on TUESDAY, the 13th August, and THURSDAY, the 15th August, at 9.30 AM,
"All olníma saust reacts us before the 17th August, or they will not be recognised
No Dira Insurance has bean efforted. Bills of Lading will be counteraigned by the
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
MELCHERS 240,
Agenta,
Hoogkong, 5th August, 1901.
thought or action. They are after the dollar solely in order that they may take it back home and enjoy it therǝ Whether from lack of faith in the rule now installed, from popular hostility or from u habit of thought in relation to affairs Philippine, inducing them to regard it as a field for temporary plunder: the Chinese have pot yet been disposed to identify themselves | with local life as they have in Singapore.
The now rule may change that attitude, and Drought having prevailed in Corea för some, Having always is mind their one object in admission is urged as if such was the expecta- time an Imperial Edict probibiting all exports coming here, lack of scruple in gaining that tion. gbinot did not stop at imposing light weight, manency of abode and of interest need be foreign Ministers to Seoul that the prohibi Since no chances in respect to per- of grain was issued on the night of the 24th all-The-Foreign Department advised the impare goods and top prices on those to whom takon, however, with the natives, it may be tion of experts of cereals would be force they sold Those from whom they bought received almost as little consideration. Whole regarded as highly probable that the policy of for one month from the 25th alt. The follow having arrived from the above ports, Con- salers have always had to allow in exclusion will be continued until the natives ng Seoul telegrams, to Japanese native paper that their Goods are being landed at their risk undersigned
signees of Cargo by her are hereby informed show that a trained.
position has resulted between Corean Government and some of the
into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kow Ampten loon Wharf and Godown Company, whence Powers representative
Semil, July 25th-The prohibition placed delivery may be obtained, Ferishable Goods to
bo taken delivery of immediately. was sent to the Japanese Minister to Seoul yesterday, relates to the whole Corean Empire. The embargo will seriously affect Japanese He results being of interest to others rather
merchants Mr. Hayashi, Japanese Minister A good story is told in the now life of Colto, Seoul," has ordered the Consula et various then to themmives, they have frequently Cody--Buffalo Bill-which was lately issued, places to make thorough enquiries into the And the Ching coast before its complation, On one occasion, at one of his shows; he had the actual condition of the country. It is under
sometimes before creditors becabis aware honour to drive the Kings of Denmark, Saxony stood that the Japaness Minister will raise no uld be necessary. No means of Edward VII, then Prince of Wales, in one of order in one or two districts. The Corean and Greece, the German Emperor, and King objection to the enforcement of the prohibitory tion or police methods were discovered his coaches, the latter riding on the box Government seserts that rice and other grius departures, orto detain, overhaul When the wild ride was over, the Prince of are included in the clause in the Treaty relating inere Who chose to round out Wales turned to Colonel Gedy with the to the prohibition of exports, but there are
terminata their foreign re-kings like that before I have held four the fraters of the treaty. Mainichi
remark,Colonel, did you ever hold four precedents to show that only rico was meant by The petition of the Spanish kings more than once," was the prompt, reply the Chinese massacre and bat, Your Higtmess. I never held four kings
roturn of merchants, froin and the joker before." was granted upon an arrangement the favoured ustion chuss, and
privilege for Chinese mer
without question, thus Lenitles of restraining
from soeking sale Redness, Hong hope, hesit Cu
indined. bus Tritatam, Selu
All damaged packages must be left in the Godowns, and a certificate obtained from the Godown. Company, within seven days after the vessel's arrival here, after which no claims will be recognised.
No Fire Insurance has been effected, and any
FROM HAMBURG, PENANG AND
AHE
SINGAPORN.-
SIBIRIA
Goods remaining in the Godowns after the 12th H.A.L. Steamship instant, will be subject to rent...
Bills of Ending will be countersigned by
CARLOWITZ & CO., Agents, Hongkong, Oth August, 1901. INDO.CHINA - STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED..
FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG, AND
SINGAPORE.
לן
Seal, 27th JulyMr. Hayashi, Japanese Minister to Booul, advised the Corean Govpra went yesterday about the prohibition of the
THE Company's Steamship SOFT, FAIE, DELICATE SKIN. & clear and almost fruitless, as the Corean officials insisted expork of cereals, but his reprosantation was healthy complexion produced by using Row that they could not disober the Imperial Edict, having arrived from the above ports, Con-
KUMBANG” LAND'S KALIDog, the must soothing healing. The investigations made by the Japanese signoos of Cargo by har are hereby informed curatire and refreshing preparation, and war- authorities in Cores show that the drought has that their Goods will be delivered from alang- ranted harmless to the most, délicate skin. It not been so sexions as was reported by the side. preventa und remover.
unburn, Corems. Two committeomen elected by the Usrgo impeding the discharge or remaining Sous Erap Fusen Chamber of Commerce are on their way on board after 4 the 10th instant, will be Eczeme to Bicol to protest against the recent instruc- landed at Consignese ink and expense Into to the po
and the Japanese in Chemulpo aro also Godowns at Edar Pe posed to the massure, Mr. Hayashi, there
eted to forward we skrong, profest to
No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bills of Lading will t
Hongkang 6th August
Captain Porzelins, having arrived from the above ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to end in their Bills of Lading for countersignature by the Undersigned, and fo fake immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside.
optional Cargo will be forwarded
lea notice to the contrary be given batore Noon, TO-DAY
Aur Cargo impeding her discharge will be landed into the Godowns of the Hongkung. Aud Tamited, and stored at Consignees risk and Kowloon Whart and Godown Company,
expense
Claims will be admitted after the Goods have let the Godowns, Bod all Goods, remain- ing undelivered after the 12th mit, will be subject to rel
All broken, chated, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examunt va the 12th inst, at
URG AMERIKA LIRI
Hongkong Office. mgking 4th August(9014: