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from S. Petersburg a law days ago, wa do not know. Perhaps it is limiting its atten- tion to a Japanese movesicat from the direc
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hear nothing whatover from the Japanese- £35,727,500. fact which does not, of course, prove its non-existence. It does not seem probable that there is any large force of Russians, even of Cossacks, in Corea, except possibly just south of the Yalu. If the Japanese continue to push forward with the whole of their First Army, it seems likely that they will before long accomplish their first purpose, that of clearing Corean territory of
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But when they have driven the Russians
As varying accounts of the result of the last out of Corea, it may be asked, what will be match played by Mr. Warner's tra their plan of campaign then? It is interest Australia have appeared in Far Eastern papers ing to note that about two weeks ago the--though the Hongkong papers gave tho
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(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS] THE WAR
WAE NOTES.
CONTRABAND IN THE RAD SEAT-
Mediterranean, and though they came to learn casually that war had broken out between Japan and Russia, nothing was feared once the Canal was left behind. The fathilda entered the Red Sea-all well. She was making a fast passage in-and anticipated Colombo would be reached early
LONDON, 30th Már., 11 am. General Mishtchenko reports that he attacked a body of Japanese fantry at Chengju, north of the Cheng-chen-gang River, Corea, - on
Brith capital ban buon invested from time to time, to say nothing of loans like that of tho Osaka Cty Harbour Constructions, which was, The Norwegian steamer Mathilda, of Borgen, wo boller, chiefly subscribed in this country. The which arrived in Colombo from Cardiff on the rate of interest off red by Japanese harbour 17th ult., was detained by the Russians in the loans and industrial soonrities has always Red Sea for several days. Captain Tanrwig been seductively high, and, the security having left Cardiff on the 31st January with 4,977 tens generally been considered vore fair, Japan bas of the best Welsh steam coal for Japan, bis had very little difficulty, whenever she appealed orders being to deliver the cargo at Nagasaki, o English investors, in gaining a success ENGAGEMENT AT CHENGJU. | All wont well during the progress through the This she has achieved in spite of the Euot hat the law does not explicitly empower foroigners to hold land in this country, so that a foreclos tre ou assets on which monoy his boon advanced would appear to be impossible. Recently it was stated that the law bes keen altered in such a way us to give the lender, even though he ba a they were surprised by the Russians, The entitled on any default, but we have seen no in March. At midnight of the 20th, however, foreigner, the ordinary rights to which be is steamer was about 740 miles south of Saoz official pronoancement on the point. It would when the look out noticed a dark ronss towards sertainly be a wise stop to take if the Japanese Government wero to make it quite clear that the south. Nothing could be made of it, and us
of his debtor. Japan, howover the war may Suddenly, however, tinguished as a vessel. two shots were fired scross the bows of the terminate, will have a great soud of money one Mathilde, while search lights were also brought of these days. Mining and industries of many into play. It was then seen that a large war descriptions will require financing if they uro to ship attended by a number of torpedo boats was make satisfactory progress. There is littlo manevring a short distance abend. The doubt that England will be quite willing to Mathilda soon have to and boats from the man- find her share of the needful capitul. but it of-war put out and a Russian officer and a party would certainly help the indat if no room wors of marines boarded the steamer. Agcartaining loft for question as to whether foreigners havo that the Mathilda was carrying coal to Japan right to uaquire land or not. they took charge of her, it being explained to
HONGKONG-BUILT LAUNCH the captain that coal had been declared contra- Captors and captive now started
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military correspondent who is writing correct account-we reproduce the following | Monday last, and retired after there were no lights visible it con'd not be dis the English investor is not totally at the mersy
telegram to Indius papers, dated Adelaide the Times on the Russo-Japanese war gave Oval, 15th March-In drizzly weather, on an & pices of counsel to Japan which cortainly easy wicket, England reorel 181 mins for ou marits attention.. the strongly advised the wickel, flus defeating South Australia by mino Japanese, so a telegram to the Indian papers wickets. Warnor mnde 54, Foster 73 not out, states, to regard the seizure of Port Arthur,and Tyllesley 50 ant out. The scores were: Cher, and Vladivostock as cuding Russian South Australia, 259 and 77; Warner's Eleven. IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. dominion in East Asia, and he deprecated What Japan's an advance to Harbin. actual plans are we cannot, of course, pre
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minutes' fighting, having 15 killed and wounded. The Japanese loss is not stated.
NEWCHWANG.
London, 30th Mar., 11 a.. The British and United States
THE MANDJOUR " DISMAN-
TLED.
SHANGHAI, 31st Mar 11.25 p.m. The Russian gun-boat "Man-
band of war.
A NECESSITY FOR ENGLAND.
THE DOCK COMPANY'S LATEST. The Hongkong & Whampa Dock Co., Lals, the order having hoon received through Mr. M. Marti, of Morrison Hill Road: The little craft is built of mild stool. She is tied with twin-screws to propel her at about ton knots. Her name is the Conant, and she is intended as u sort of ferry-boat to run between tho' various villages on Philippine lakes, the Pasig River, Laguna Bay, ote. Mr. R. Sorina is the owner. A large party of Mr. Marti's friends accompanied him to the Cosmopolitan Dock yesterday, The launch was built there, and is now undergoing. the final touch-up. The party went over in a Dock launch from Blakte Fier. Included in those
H.M. battleships Centurion, Glory (dying they contemplate a perilous advance far the Bag of Admiral Sir Gerard H. Noel, Com into North Manchuria. If within reason-mander-in-Chief), Alinon flying the flag of Governments are taking no action towards the north. Progress was very slow asi challenged and overhauled; and exactly seven able time they can bring about the fail of Adasira! the Hon. A. G. Curzon one with regard to Russian procedure at several other steamers which were met wore
C.B., C.M.G.), Vengean e, nul O can, and the 11.00 Port Arthur and Vladivostock they will at cruisers Blenheim. Cressy, and Amphitrite
of her captors dropped anchor at Sondon Bay, the same time annihilate the Russian fleet, returned from Mirs Bay yesterday, H.M Newchwang. The British Govern-days after her capture the Mathilda and some have just completed a 58-foot launch for Manila, 14.50 and it would be very many years before ernisor Sirius towed out come targets, and ment has requested Russia to protect 20 miles south of Suez on the Arabian coast. Negotiations were meanwhile being carried on Russia could venture to meet Japan at sea great activity was noticed amongst the British
by wire from Suez, and on Thursday, the 3rd The Chirase gun-boat British subjects. torpedo-destroyers.
Maroh, the Mathilda was released. It was the 22.00 again. Then, with full contral of North.
Ful Pe, Capt. Kew, arrived from Canton yos
original intention of the Russians to take their east Asiatic waters in Japanese hands, it is terday, having left that port on the 30tir.
prize to Sebastopol, but this Egyptian Govort 26.00 difficult to see how Bussia could hope to
ment firmly refused permission to the Russians recover either of her strongholds; while
to convey prizes through the Suez Canal; nor were they allowed to enter one of their ports in Corea Japan could render her posi-
with the prize. There was nothing, therefore, tion impregnable, the configuration of
to be done, but to release the prizo. the
and country
the Japan's base of supplies making this a comparatively easy task for a military pation. Newchwang would have to be evacuated by the Russians, if already A. S. WATSON & CO.] captured by the Japanese, an event to which we may look forward unless something very startling occurs. And then again it may be asked. Wall, we do not see what Russia could do to regain her position, or indeed to prolong the struggle, unless she could drag China into it, which all the Powers are bound to do their best to prevent On the other hand, Port Arthur and Vladivostock may hold out and Japan may he beaten on the Yafu, Russia may make her weight tell. In that case, it remains to be seen whether the Powers, or ruther
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Russia predominant and Japan crushed, We believe not, and in spite of the selfish- ness of international politics we think that Japau will in any case reap the reward of her bravery..
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instant.
Ono plague caso was reported in the Colony during the day ending at noon yesterday, a Chinaman being found dead on some vacant ground near a building-yard at Mongkok,
This Anglo-Americau variety company is expected to open a short season at the City Hall on the 11th inst. The company is now playing in Singapore, and judging from what the Presy of that City has to say of it, it must be rather above the average of those that visit this Colony, being a large and capable organisation. There
are several new, wasical farces and comedies
amongst their repertoire, besides a number o specialities.
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djour" has been completely dis mantled, and the Japanese cruiser
waiting for her has now sailed.
[Vital portions of the large guns, the small urine and other offensive attings of UNION CHURCH LITERARY CLUB. the Russian Mandjour have been deposited with the Imperial Customs authorities at Shanghai, while the shells, ammunition and torpedoes have been placed on a small Chinese gahont of the mosquito fleet for safe, keeping, this boat also being under the control of the Customs.-Ed. D. P.1
The Union Church Literary Club marked the close of their season last evening with a social. Several of the members contributed vocally, and a fow little specchios were made. Bomo interesting lectures and good debater, it
will be remembered, were given during the
season.
A VISIT TO COSMOPOLITAN DOCKS.
It way not be generally known that there is Jurge amount of shipbuilding done at the Hongkong & Whampoa Dock Co.'s Cosmopo litan Dock premizes. The launch Conant was built there, and a teakwood steam-boat is now in course of construction for the Chefoo Customs, while another, also of teakwood, is being built, as we understand, on spec. The new West River steamer for Messrs. Butterfield &
THE KAISER'S TOUR.
REPORTED ILL-HEALTH,
LONDON, Mar. 31st, 11.25 a.m.-
The events now happening in the Far East
Morning Pest observes that "on the 1st of
Basa
Hermanos, MORSTB. M. Ponce, ing the command of the sea against any possible McBain, McCartney, W. A. Martin, and Dr. J. show the absolute necessity of England retain present were Captains Ledesma and Roberts, combination of Powers. In this connection, the Lakkan. Dr. Lukban, by the way, has had surau very interesting, if unpleasant experiences of late. February the Russian naval force in the Far After some 18 years hard work, practising his East was not by any means so far inferior to profession at Manila, he left for Tukyo, on that of Japan that an early and complete pre-holiday. When he reached Hongkong on the ponderance could be regarded as secure for return voyage he learned that the United States No one could then have authorities had allegal conspiracy, sedition, or either side. foretold that Knesis would be caught with her something of that sort against him, and force so badly distributed that one detachment though he claims he could easily prove him- could be destroyed by tremendous odds, a second self innocente ho prefers to practise at Hong- paralysed by its eccentric position, and the main
body crippled by sudden torpedo attack, so that keng. The Conant is a tria little craft, Atted with a wood-work awning extending the balance of power would be completely over.
over her whole length. The holds will be Larned before there had been anything like a
atilised for cargs, while the dock may, general engagement. What has just been seen on a small scale could very possibly be repented when she arrives at her destination, bo, partly closed-in. Captain Roberts is to take her through The resolve of any ch a larger scale. Nasal lower expected to be sentral to take the the choppy seaway to Manila. The last of this gentleman's many Hongkong-to-Manila com- side opposed to Great Britain would almost car manis was the Kaukang, built at Hongkong for tainly have that result, and might well load insular Service. The Conant could not be in unfortunate events at sea. .. If the poboy of Great Britain for offence and defence, which better hands. Mr. Marti is to be congratulated. are as inseparable as the two sides of a coin, is
CANTON. to fit for, the command of the sea, the execu- tion that purpose must be prepared for by voremitting effects in the departments of noval construction, of the; training of personnel, and It is reported that the police at Rome of the organisation, of naval direction, and these have discovered un Anarchist plot against must be supplemented by some systematic train. the Kaiser, and are taking extra précan-ing to arms of those who aspire to fall citizen, tions to ensure his safety.
The Kaiser-now on a visit to King Victor Emmanuel of Italy-is reported to be in ill-health, his condition causing some anxiety,
REUTER'S SERVICE.
skip of the United Kingdom;
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[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. Į
Canton, 30th March. SHUM EFFECTING RÅFÖRMS, The Viceroy's policy from the beginning hus
been to weed out old, ineficient, or dishonest officials, and to pat his favourites in theirplacos. Thus the Pan-yü rangistrate hrs recently been changed, and now it is announced that a new Namhoi, Fu-yee-mui, is to arrive shortly. Canton and its neighbourhood are divided between these two magistracies, and it is important that good men should be placed in such responsible positions.
Tax steady advance of the Japanese troops in Corea is manifested in the telegrams published the last two days. They have successfully repulsed a Russian attack at Chongfu, or Chengju, as it is generally
The Hon. Treasurer of the Alice Memorial spelt on the maps. This is a town about ten miles further along the road to Wijnand Nathersole Hospitals begs to acknowledge with thanks the following donation to the funds than Kosan, which was the advanced port of the Hospitals:-D. MacDonald $25. of the Japanese when last reported. The- telegrams vary somewhat in their accounts of the fight. The Japanese appear to have had both infantry and cavalry, though Proposal to lay a eshis from Japan to Guam. intended for passenger und freight trade on the took place on the 23rd instant between a detach-news from the Far East. The unity and where there has of lufe been a disturbance
REcran only mentions infantry.
The
The Russian Press has discovered a fresh grievance against the United States in the This is a private proposal by a commercial cable
to be titted
THE WAR-THE CHONGFU FIGHT.
LONDON, 29th March.
بارد
DRASTIC MEASURES TO DE ENFORCED. The Pun-Ya magistrate departed last week
for the district of Tui-au-hoho, to the East
Swire is being completed there, and may possibly be ready for service by the 15th of this month. H.M.S. Oller, a torpedo-boat destroyer, is in
BUSSIA'S PLEA FOR PATIENCE. dry-dock receiving doubling plates, about 3/16th
The following official communiqué was issued of an inch thick, on the bottom and deck level, Wonnderstand that the Hongkong & Whampo
io February at S. Petersburg :-
Eight days have now elapsed since all Russia Dock Co. have received a very large order from
was shaken with profound indignation against an enemy who suddenly broke off negotiations the Admiralty in this respect, some soven or eight torpedo-boats having
and by a treacherous attack endeavoured to in the same manner as the Otter. A now
obtain an easy success in a war long desired launch for Kwong Yip Loong Hong has
The Russian nation, with natural impatience, just been built, and is now upon the slipway
It is reported at Seoul that an engagement desires prompt vengeance, and feverishly awaits for coppering. She is about 150ft. in length, West River. An Indo-China launch, too, is on
ment of Japanese infantry and Cossacks between strength of the Russian people leave no room Ho will probably restore order with a heavy company of old standing, which the U.S. the slips; there are other small jobs; and the Anju and Chongfu. The Japanese were vic. for doubt that Japan will receive the chastise hand. The prisoners taken on these judicia! Russians, according to the same authority, Government has been considering with referoure workshops and sawmills are busy.
torious, the Russians retiring slowly. The ment she deser for her treachery and her expeditions are brought back to Canton, where Japanese had fifty killed; the Russian loss in provocation of war ut a time when our beloved they are either summarily executed, or hanguish Sovereign desired to maintain peace among all in gaol until one of the periodical "cleanings- wore Cossack troops; they were 600 in to its neutral obligations.
not known,
natiers. The conditions under which begitill out," when many oriminals are beheaded, number, says the Japanese official account.
The salary of H. Sir Henry Blake, us.
Taotei Li Chun, who is in command of ties are being carried on compel as to wait with The collision took place outside the south
Governor of Colombo, was, by rote at the last
patience for news of the success of our troops
the river guard-boats, has been sent on an gate of Chengju and the Russians were
Legislativo Council held in Colombo, raised
which cannot ocear before decisive actions have important commission to the North River driven back, the Japanese then occupying from 80,000 rupees to 99,000 rupees per
been fought by the Russian army. The distance district. A Triad chief named Li-pak-hol the town. The losses are variously annum, of which 18,000 rupees is to be regard.
of the territory now attacked, and the desire of has for long caused trouble, and he is estimated. The Russiane allow 15 killed and ed as an entertainment allowance, to be used by
the Tear to maintain peac-, wore the causes of now considered important enough to have an wounded on their side; the Japanese found the Governor, or in his absence on leave, by the
OfLeer Administering the Government.
the impossibility of preparatione for war a long expedition fitten out against him nine or ten of their dead on the field and
time in advance. Much time is now necessary in the Triads both north and gouth of the West in the fortifications. The Japanese official
order to strike at Japan blows worthy of the River near Samshui and in all the North River dignity and might of Russia, and, while aporing district, are very powerful, and if allowed to go report gives five killed and twelve wounded;
as much as possible the shedding of blood of boron unchecked, might become a source of danger but REUTEE says that 50 Japanese were
children, to inflict just chastisement on the to the Government. killed, deriving his information from an
nation which has provoked the straggle. Rus-
Of lato it has been discovered that arms ar unknown source.
sia mast await the event in patiouce, being sure that our army will arengo that provocation & smuggle of the West River in ordinary cargo hundredfold. Operations on land must not be boats. They are concealed in such estgoes as expected for some time yet, and we cannot straw, empty firewood bores, and night-soil For obtain early news from the theatro of war. The how long this trade has been going on it is useless shedding of blood is unworthy of the impossible to say, but of late two much boats have greatness and power of Russia. Our country been captured by Chinese gunboats. displays such noity and desirs for self-sacrifice"
The Mager of the Chartered Bank informed us yesterday that he had that morning received the following telegram from the Head Office in London: At the approaching meeting of shareholders, the directors will recommend a The affair was one of ividend for the past half-year at 10 per cent. outposts, it is clear, and the Russian defeat per annum, free of income tax, that £75,000 be is not significant, except as showing that placed to reserve, which will then stand at they are not in great force south of Wiju £800,000, and that £63,000 to carríod forward
as nudivided profit." Dew. The Japanese have advanced to within 70 miles of Wijn on the main road, and Wiju is but a few miles of the Yalu estuary. They seem to be moving forward at a more rapid rate than before, having by this time presumably strengthened their line of communications and established their cotomissariat on a sound footing. What
An American paper says: "The spectaple of the mighty Russian Empire, with its terrifying military traditions and its symbolic ravenous bear, sprawled on all fours, in a continual whine for the sympathy of the world, would be one to touch the pity of mankind were it not so The writer proceeds Essentially grotesque.” like many others, to couple Count Lamsdorff's
is happening to the considerable Cossack Circular with M. Murarieff's remarks, and to force" operating east-south-east of the demonstrate the American view that Japan bas Japanese advance, of which we were told the better position in facts and isw.
By kind permission of Lt. Col. Iremonger and officers, the Band of the 93rd Burma Infantry will play the following programme of music st the King Edward Hotel during dinner to-night (weather permitting) :-
Overture March. "The Washington Post"
... Nell Gwyn.... Edward German Selection... Floradora ....................
Leslie Stuart Gustav Pressel Song Auder Weser" Selection... "Keminiscences of Scotland" Godfrey
"Bleue" Waltz........
**God Save the King Cake Walk... "Jolly Negroes"
MENU,
Hors D'ŒuvreES Caviaro on Toast.
Bour. Custard Asparagus.
VISIE
Boiled Fish Oyater Sunco. ENTEZES.
Sheep's Kidney on Toast Larded Breast of Chicken Pate de Foie Gras en Aspic.
JOINTS.
CHINESE LABOUR IN SOUTH
AFRICA.
LONDON, 29th March. Mr. Lyttelton in the House of Commons said that in view of the success in dealing with Margis recent outbreaks of plague in South Africa, he Berger declined to prevent the introduction of Chinese
Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding Boast Saddle of Mutton and Baked Potatoes Cold Wild Duck.
OUREY... Chicken. HALAD Potato.
Boiled Potatoes Baked Potatoes
Green Pens. Mashed Turnips
BWESTS. Plum Pudding Gooseberry Pie Orange Ice Cream
Finger Cake.
DESSERT.
labour.
COLLISION IN HONGKONG HARBOUR
A BRITISH WARSHIP AND NORWEGIAN FREIGHTER,
While manoeuvring in the harbour, and making an approach to her moorings on har arrival back from Mire Bay to Hongkong yesterday afternoon, HMS. Centurion fonled. the ss. Oscar II, which arrived from Moji yesterday. The Centurion, as is known, is a first-class battleship, while the Oscar. II. is n Norwegian freighter. The latter bad 4,200 tons of coal on board for the Mitsui Bussan Kaisha, and was drawing 22 feet. Luckily the damage was slight,
on behalf of the national cause that all true news from the scene of hostilities will be im- mediately due to the entire nation.
A HINT FOR JAPAN,
SMUGGLING ARMS.“
THE FIRE AND TAXATION.
I hear that
The fire at Tong Yu Lan (opposite Shameer) has afforded an excellent occasion to the authori ties for levying taxes. Ten of the maisons-de. joie which were then destroyed proved to have The Globe writes-Our stake in Japan is been sealed up by official order shortly before somewhat larger than would appear from the the fire. Permission has now been granted to list of national loans which are known here the proprietors to rebuild these houses on There are many industrial companies in which payment of 6000 tsels.