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The next Clapse set forth that owing to the increasing number of Russo-Chinese companies engaged in the exploitation of mines in Manchuria, Russia dosired to establish at Harbin Mining Bureau to A. S. WATSON & CO., deal with all questions relating to mining
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in Sheugking. Hei-lung-kiang, and Kirin. Russia further desired under this proposed Convention that all goods net mentioned in the existing tariff, whether imported into the Chinese Empire from Siberia or exported to Russian territories by the land routes, should be entirely free of duty; and a further clause provided that Russia sad China should unite in establishing Customs
Houses at all important frontier owns in Manchuria for the collection of duties. Finally the agreement asked China to
concede "five million square li of land in Mukden, Harbin, Kulgan and other places," for the residence of Russian subjects; and it was naively added that the conditions contained in this Convention were to be CELEBRATED regarded as special rights conceded to Russin, and that other Powers should not be assumed to have the right to claim equal privileges under the most-favoured. nation Clause in their respective Treaties.
Though in this agreement, the Russian Minister refere to Manchuria as part of the Chinese Empire, it is to all intents and purposes an agreement to concede the
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to say "No" to the Russing proposals; but it seems to us that Russia has so firmly secured her position in Manchuria that the procese of “assimilation' will stendily protsed whether Chins conseala or not. Are the three Powers prepared to give anything more than moral support to China P. That is the question.
Russia, would scarcely have dared to go the length she has in her defiance had she not all along been secured of the support of her allies in that Triple Alliance which came into existence after the close of the Cairo-
Japanese war to deprive of the victor of part of her spoils. This Triple Alliance in affairs Asiatic is shown by the present incident to be by no means defunct. The German Press, the telegram informs us, declares that Germany has always regarded Manchuria as a Russian "sphore," and that those interested must settle matters with Russia themselves. Did Germany, we won- der, regard Manchuris as 1 Russian sphere
when she assisted to wreat the southern
province (Linotung) from Japan in the interests of "the integrity of China" Are the secrets of the German Foreign
Office being revealed? France is not wen- timed in the telegram: it is taken for granted, perhaps, that she will support the demands of her Ally in the north, and we can but wonder whether any understanding
exists by which Russia will, in re:ara, support the aims of France in the South. It is a ra- markable coincidence, and one well worthy of particular notice, that while Russia is preferring her demand for the right of sovereignty in Manchurin, France appears on the point of sending troops from Anun into the province of Kwangei to assist in We are told on crushing the rebellion. the one hand that this is to be done at the request of the Governor of Kwangei, while on the other it is asserted that the initiative is on the part of France herself, who threatens to send troops over the frontier unless the rebellion is promptly put down. How far this intervention--it it takes place is due to the genuine difficulties of the Governor of Kwangai, and how far to Freuch designs remains to be scon, but it looks suspiciously like a repetition of the history of the French occupation of Chanta. boon, in Siam. The French authorities stepped in to assist in subduing native dis- troops havo been withdrawn | orders in this etrip of neutral territory on over the frontier, but rather that they the Mekong River, and Chantaboon has bave been concentrated at various im- portant strategias points and thus the Russian hold on the province has been strengthened rather
than relinquished. Moreover, according to recent reports from the Tartar General of Moukilso, the Russian military authorities have been raising regiments of Chinese troops to serve as auxiliaries to the Russian garrisons. In n report sent to the Peking Government last
portunity to Russianise the entire province, has been absolutely convinced that the obligations in M. LESSAR's Convention would never be honestly fulfilled. Before this Couvention was a year oll, it appears, another Convention of a widely opposite WHISKY of great age 12:00 character was laid by the Russian Minister C-ABERLOUR-GLENLIVET 18:50 before the Peking Government for signa- D.-H.K.D. BLEND of the Finest
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ever since remained to all intents and purposes French. A telegram froni our Shanghai correspondent, appearing in another part of our issue to-day tells us of mase meetings of Chinese convened 10: protest both against any intervention on the part of France in Kwangsi, and against further concessions to Russia in Manchuria. While such expressions of public opinion will doubtless assist the
Dr. Kruger, the German Consul ut. Manilk, has been granted leave by bis Gore:ment
Among the passengers to Hongkong by the E. and A, liner Guthrie in Colonel de Bilva, Governor of Timor, a Portuguese passession bring about 440 miles worth of Australia, who is en route to Macao to dlemass matters with his
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Eight French sailors off the three-misted barque Holière have been handed over to the French Consul at Manila on a charge of PROTEST MEETINGS AT SHANGHAI refusing duty.
SHANGHAI, 26th April
Fax Fat, a Chinuman with no occupation, on Bunday stole an iron bar belonging to the Godown Company, Kowloen, end was sent to prison at the Magistracy yesterday for aix
weeks, with hard labour.
The Eastern Extension Telegraph Co. received intimation yesterday that the Saigon Singapore cable was repaired the previous night, and that
normal communication is re-established with
Singapore, and beyond,
A mass weeting of Southern Chinese was held here yesterday, and a Committee mect ing at the Canton Guildhall to-day to protest against Governor. Wang's reported intention to invite the French to assist in repressing the rebellion in Kwangsi.
Another general meeting is to be held to-morrow for the purpose of protesting against the Government of China making
SUPREME COURT.
Monday, 27th April,
IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION.
BEFORE HIS HONOUR A. G. WISE (PUTANE JOpda),
SEQUEL TO A COMPRADORE'S DEFALUATIONS. Cheung Sam Toy, 19, Macdonnell Road, Taishateni, sarety In $11.000 for Toy Yen, Messrs Lante Wegner & Uo's absconding compradore, sued Lants, Wagener & Co, for the sum of $1,000 as damages In respect of the defendants having wrongfully let two 3 and 40, Ship Streat, and also in respect of houses belonging to the plastiff, namely. Nos,
the defendants having wrongfully received and appropriated to their own use certain rents and profits of the mid houses so let by the defendants as aforesaid, amonuting to 8965.-
In their defence the dofeilsuts stated that the compradore had absconded from the Colony, his defalcations exceeding $200,000.
(instructed by Mr. F. Paget Hett of Mosers. Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C., barrister-at-law Mounsey & Brutton, solidltos), appeared for the plaintiff, se Mr. Morgan Phillips,
Mr. Christopher T. Gardner, formerly H.M Consul at Amoy, gavo evidence before the Mercantile Marine Committee last month on the conditions in British vessels engaged in the any concessions to Russia mgarding Man-barrister at law (instructed by Mr. A, J. Gedge
Chinese coasting trade, and between China andehuria. other parts of the world.
Mr. J. H. Kemp, Acting Pelico Magistrate, passed sentenca of two months' imprisonment with hard kabone yesterday in the case of an unemployed coolie, who sought to "raise the
peeps
of Messrs. Johnson, Stokna & Master, solicitors), appeared for the defendanta
WOOSUNG RAILWAY EXTENSION. Mr. Pellook, K., in opening the care said he thought it me quite clear from the pleadings which had been put in that practically the question is Lordship would have to decide was the question of the construe-
SHANGHAI, 26th April, The extension of the Woosnog milway to
wind by breaking into a Chinese dwelling the forts was opened to-day with some tion of a coronaut inn deed of morig-ga under
bonse in the city and stealing clothing to the value of $110.
ceremony. a speech being delivered. by Wu Ting-fang:
REUTER'S SERVICE.
RUSSIA AND MANCHURIA.
Mr. Kerfoot Hughes, Secretary of the Punjom Mining Company, La.. sends us the following extract of a letter from the Mines dated 3th April, 1903: Go At one mile South-west from Goa hill in the locality where the discovery of a rest was mentioned in my last letter, I find at the head of a deep gorge,
quantity of large boulders which have hee DEMANDING A NEW AGREEMENT thrown from the cap of a roof. Fair prospects can be obtained from any of these boulders. On the crown of the hill, some 600 feet higher, is feet wide and so far prospects well. The stone the lode mentioned in my last. The lode is 2 has a good appearance and is the most promising looking reef I have yet soon here. No work has ever been done previously at or near the spot.""
Lonnor, 24th April. Russia has demanded that Chine sign on agreement which practically pedes the sover eignty of Manchuria to Bueste, excluding other nations therefrom,
The German Press declares that Germany has always regarded Manchuria
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which the defendants purported to have arer- cfnod the power of letting plantilla premises.
Hie Lordship-Practically it is the proviso? Mr Pollack Tea. Then was only one question of fact about whichthe parties m'ght or might not be agreed upon in the pleadings and that was the question. as to when these premises were let. The plain- tiff's vass as appeared from the stalement of defendants to tenants of their own, they did claim was that these premies were let by the
not fad tenants of the plaintiff in possesion a new tousney. The defendants as a matter of and give notice to them to pay rent but created
fact admitted that they did at these premises. Under the mortgage deed they had 110 power to lot the premises without sending in notice to the mortgager. It was quite clear upon the face of the pleadings that the defend- ants hased their defence simply and solely upon the fact a letter which was addressed by
The death is announced at Colombo of Mr. Hercules J. Scott, of the firm of Messrs. Bosadquot & Co. Mr. Scott went to Colombo from Hongkong nearly ten years ago na Accountant of the Tongkong and Shanghai Corporation. He had been some years in Hongkong where, for a portion of the time he wae in business as a stackbroker, but had re-joined the Hank staff shortly before going to Ceylon. He continued at the Colombo collision is apprehended, it is expected that the notice. It was obviously intended by the branch of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank until about two years ago, when he joined the firm of Messrs. Bosanquet & Co. as a partner. He took a very prominent part in the affairs of Colombo, and his death at the premature age of 40 is widely regretted in Ceylon as it will be by his many old friends in Hongkong. He was a prominent and accomplished Freemason, and
Russian sphere and that those interested Mosers. Johnson, Stokes & Mander, acting on mach rottle matters with Russia themselves, behalf of the defendants, to Messrs. Munsey The impression at Washington is that Russia's of 8th September, 1902, consfinted a good
& Beniton, who represented the pledati action constitutes a distinct branch of faith with sud sufficient notice as require under the the United States, and, though no danger of a hold that it was an absolutely insufficient proviso in the deed of mortgage. Plaintif
alously signed communications that have month the Tartar-General stated that fire Government to exercise all the care of while in Hongkong held the rank of Provincial
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MARRIAGE.
On the 21st April, at the Union Church, Hong konst, by the Rev. C. H. Hickling, GEORGE ANDREW BUEN, of Edinburgh, Scotland, to NzLLY, the ridow of Joux JosEFR LALLIE, of Fraston, England, and daughter of FRANCIS GEORGE HICK, of Bangkok, Siam.
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We take it from Revre's telegram which appears in our to-day's issue that some authoritative aunouncement bas been made in Europe concerning the attempt of Russia to obtain the acquiescence of the Chinese Government in an agreement which practi. cally concedes to Russia the sovereignty of Our readers the province of Manchuria. will remember that a few weeks ago we
which it is capable to maintain the integrity of the Empire, we can hardly feel confident that its integrity on that account be preserved. Russia seems to be definitely bent on lopping off Manchuria from the Chinese Empire, in spite of all her assurances to the contrary, and the signature of sneh an agreement us that referred to by REUTER to-day, would mark
such regiments had been raised in the vicinity of the Yalu River, and another brigade of four regiments only twenty-five miles distant from the city of Moukden. "The pay and rations of the Russianised troops are nearly three times more than those earned by the regular Chinese troops and with the exception of the higher officers who are Russians the regiments are Chinese. The roost curious thing in regard to these the definite commencement of the partition- now regiments is that the Russians belonging of China which all the Powers have
selves to resist.
The visitors to the City Hall Library and 290 non-Chinese and 74 Chiness to the former. Museum for the work ended 26th April were and 53 non-Chinese and 2,380 Chiness to the latter institution.
Grand Master. The death was of a painfully sadden nature—his illness being of scarcely a week's duration. Mrs. Scott and family-a girl of 11 years of age and two younger boys- were at home at the time, having left Colombo at the end of February.
THE KWANGSI FAMINE,
ME. CLEMENTI'S MOVIMENTS.
day from Mr. Clementi, dated Tamchow, H.E. the Governor received a telegram yester
that steps are being taken to send relief to that district. Meantime, Mr, Clemonti has loft for
wein, and further details may shortly be is receiving every assistance from the provincial expected. It may be added that Mr. Clementi
ing to them are all preparing to dress again and again solemnly pledged them-Sunday, the 25th fast,, and we are informed themselves up exactly like Chinese, so that outsiders will find it difficult in the fature to distinguish Russianised regiments from the pure Chinese.” "This," adde Tartar General TSENG Cri in his report, "is what makes me suspicious as to the ultimate motives of the Russians and herein Hes the greatest danger to China in regard to her Manchurian possessions."
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On Sunday night a Chiness male passenger on & Yaumati ferry launch attempted to commit suicide in the harbour. He was picked up by a being ultimately given into custody at the Central Police Station.
authorities,
HONGKONG VOLUNTEER CORPS.
United States, Great Britain and Japan will join in pressating a firm note to China insisting
on non-compliance with Russian osaditions.
CORRESPONDENCE.
PRO BONO PUBLICO.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE DAILY PRESS.
Hongkong, 24th Apell, and lime and whitewashing has been going on Bir-Now that the plague season has wet in,
freely in varions districts of the Colony, may I vonture to ask why vacant or about to be vacant) houses are allowed to be let without previene aspection by the Sanitary authorities and why they do not make it compulsory on the part of cleansed, lime and whitewashed before they lot tho owners to have the premises thoroughly to new tencats? There are landlords who try to let their house at increased and heavy rentals yet wish new tenants to defray half the cost of
whitewashing, &o, &c.
not be permitted in a British Colony like This can hardly be regarded as fair and should
Hongtong. No tenant should be allowed to go into a vacant house ubless the premises. are thoroughly cleansed and whitewashed at the
It is notided for information that it is pro-expense of the owners, all cracks and rat-holes
being properly concreted and comented, and
nished by the mortgages with a clear and proviso that the mortgagor should be far-
defalte statement with rimonable details of the losses alleged to have been sustained by the compradore's defalcations, and that that having been supplied the mortgagor should be given one month to make good theists and damsges complained of. That was to my, the mortgagor should know definitely what was due so that no conld fairly exercise an option as to whether he would or would not pay off the mortgage bood. As strengthening the position taken up by the plaintiff he would point out that under the power of sale. The whole object of the previo deed the power of letting was coupled with the
was that the mortgagor should have reasonably full particulars of the defaults which it was alleged the compradore had been guilty of in order that the mortgagor might have a reason- able opportunity of exerolding an option in the matter.
better of 8th September follosing upon a letter Mr. Morgan Pilipe aubmitted that the
of the 8th of the previous month was a safi. clent notice and complied with the proviso
recognised it as a ralld and siffeisut notice, contained in the mortgage deed, and that moreover the plaintiff had deved upon it and
Mr. Pollock-That is not a the pleadings. His Lordship-It is rather a serious point in the case,
Russia now considers the time has come sampart and placed on board the launch again, posed to have one parads on Saturday afternoon (especially in the ground flour, and kitchen) have been pleased.
for us at the time to Youch for its the Russian.
Fer-
Cheung Choi, a storekeeper, stole a quantity of bram and a piece of indiarubber from the premises of the Hongkong & Whampoa Dook Company on Saturday last, and at the Police Conrk yesterday was sentenced to three weeks hard labour.
colony of Macao with sery good results,
Mr. Pollock-It is a point which ought to
noted upon it, it is a sufficient notice. I would dir. Morgan Phillips-Surely if they bave
Decessary,
every month for the purpose of manning the the drains in good order. I may say this has guns at Stonematters. The Commandant hopes that as many members of the Corps as pessible always been insisted upon in the neighbouring ask for on amendment, but I do not think it is will avail themselves of this parade in order to keep officiency in heavy gue drill, and that the 15 pr. drills will also be well attended. A very large percentage of the Corps have to put in
This important matter urgently calla for con sideration by the Sanitary Board. — Yours, etc,
AMCS.
when she can boldly show her hand. hups she has been forced to this decision by America's claim in her now Commercial Treaty for the opening of Moukden and Takushan to foreign trade. This claim was led attention to the publication of what made in order to test the soundness of purported to be the text of an agreement Rusia protine to maintain the Open
3 tells in the year for eficienty, and th's can I would also like to suggest that the door in Manchuria; and that promise, it which the Russian Minister at Peking was
be done very easily if drills are commenced inspectors of the Sanitary Boant, in making alleged to be forcing upon the Chinese is now seen, does not stand the test. Government, and though it was not possible The door în Munchuris is open only to Queen's Road West where au outbreak of fire camp, as msay are inelsed to do,
The Chinese proprietor of the shop at 205, early in the year instead of waiting until the their house to low visitations might be in
structed to ask permission from the master or And now that Russia has occurred on the 18th inst, who, with his wife Shield will take place at Tai Hang Rifle Range often asppeas that an inspector enters a house - The competition for H.E. the doreraor's mistress of a house beloes they walk in. It authenticity, we intimated that it unques. announced to the whole world the real axture and a foki, was arrested on suspicion of arson, sa Baurday next. tionably represented the ambitions of the of her aims in China, the development of was brought up at the Police Court yesterday | 1,30 pm.
Firing commences at without having the courtesy to knock and ask Muscovite in Manchuria. This agrecalent events will be awaited with interest. The and remanded until this morning at ten o'clock.
permission. wie not one in which Russia definitely news must have come as a thunder-bolt claimed sovereignty over the province: but into the British Foreign Office which has it set forth proposals which partook of theever shown a simple faith in Russian ature of a joint administration. In the promises that nothing has seemed to shake. Whenever questions have been first article Russia naked for the right to addressed in Parliament either to Lord Hazeland, Police Magistrate, sentenced. him to tax all guns, rifios, ammunition and other LANSDOWNE or Lord CRANBORNE they have six weeks hard labour at the Magistracy yester war materials that may be imported into revealed the most sublime faith in the day. Manchuria by the Russian land routes, the intentions of Russia to perform the obliga
The C.PR steamer Zortar arrived at
His Lordship-I am inglined to lot it in, bat I read the pleadings the other way. I may tel you that on the two letters as they stand it is
Lot a cumcient notice, I think
Mr. Morgan Phillips said it was plain from the latter of the 8th August of Messrs. Monnser and Brutton and other hotty s brought that the default of the compradore Toy Yen WAS known to the plaintiff
well-
His Lordship romarked that he did not under- stand how this case should one before him. When notice was given in this way it was anid Bo much is dan." If the default was not made good within a month then proceedings were taken, nude the mortgage dood. Why was that not dogs here?
The other day the Chinese boatswain of the THE CHAPTERED BANK.
LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS Chun Shan rooived $147 from one of the ship's officers to pay the native grew. Out of the sam
The Chartered Bank of Indis bas like its
The Imperial Gorman mail steamer Atau be missppropriated $17 odd, but the fact was great rival, the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, and may be expected here fo-nay, a.m.
Lechon left Shanghai on the 25th inst, at 7 pm maintained at the steady level of 10 per cent, Manils on the 26th inst. at 5 pm, and due the letter of th th September was epon to this discovered and he was arrested Mr. F. A. done exceedingly well in 1902. The dividend is
The P. steamer Korea loft Nagasaki For: Mr Morgan Mitips admitted that perhaps which has been the rule for some years past, there on the 34th inst. at 8 o'clock. Her mails objection, but an format nolles such as his bat it has likewise made large appropriations in will be forwarded by Tartar from Nagasaki, and Lordship had indicated was nyomary in law, other directions. Amongst the stall, which has ne here on the 2nd prex at daylight.nl
His Lordship did not think it was Decessary amount of the tax to be fixed "aftertiora contained in M. Lessar's Convention place at the offices of the Public Works Depart proprietors, the directors propose to distribute again at 1 pm, same day for. Shanghai, where it not almost an inference that they did not Two public auction sales of Crown land took been the means of doing so excellently for the Nagasaki at 7:30 am, on the 27th inst, and loft altogether, but if one road clenor like this, was consultation between Bussian and Chinese It is practically certain that the United ment yesterday. The first piece disposed of a bonas of £15,099) (or 15 per cont) on their she is dus to arrive at 3 nm. tu morrow, intend it as a formal autics? En most of these officials." In Clause II Bussin pointed out Stales, Great Britain and Japan will the undesirability or fatility of Chins present a firm note: to China insisting on any o mpetition; it went to Mr., J. R. Michael it to £725,000), to pince £10,000 to the officers again at 5 pm kame day for Kobe, where she of the amount dus whether, Broertained or was Garden Lot No. 19, which did not excite salaries, to add £75,000 to the reserve (raising at Nagusski at 8 am, on the 27th inst, and left compradores it was stated Notice being given The C.P. H. steamer Empress of India sarived bonds and mortgage deeds for the securities of procuring materist for railway construction the rejection of the Russian demands, but for $68-$20 above the upset price. There superannuation fund, and to write of £10,000 due to arrivo at p. to-day, when the words amount acertained t from abroad, and suggested the establish- in our judgment the ultimate success of was more spirited, bidding for the second lot, from promises account. There allocations are
The C.M. aleamer Pakling left Moji on the ment of large iron works at Kalgan Russia's desigas is irresistible. The three No. 1683.The upset price was $3460, and the precisely the same as were onde twelve month-26th izst., a m., and is due here on the 30th inst due were put in, it was clearly done to cover Powers may stiffen the back of the Chinese sum fotobed was 84,000, Mr. Wong Lai Sang ago, and there is an increased amount forward on the 23rd inst., p.m., for Hongkong we the The C.P.R. steamer Athenian left Vansover Government to the extent of enabling it whing over the ground at that figure.
of £47,794, sgmust £40,104 – 7. & C. Express. Usus) ports of call.
for its manufacture-these presumably to be under the control of Russian experts.
some
words to To
objection on the other side. Ma Morgan Phillips said that as the do- falcations were known and were stated to be