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side or other there had been a manifest TELEGRAMS. tampering with justice, directed the Police to detain the prisoners, pending a romand till the next day, in the Municipal lock-up, he did no more than was customary. If the MAGISTRATE actually on the bench had felt aggrieved, it was quite open to him to prò.. Instead of this simple course he | Chim by swarmeries at tea shop, and in test.
many instances harsh and cruel chastise.ordered the runners of the Court, probably ment is administered in a summary way by neither better or worse than the usual ri the mob after it bas decided that someone of their class, to take the prisoners. A more who has offended it is deserving of chas-deliberate insult to the ASSESSOR, and Lisement... The terror of such inflictions, through him to the Consul, whom he repent guards of bluejackets are still
which influences the minds of pll Chinese,sented, could soargely have been conceived. forms the secret of "much of their obstinat Bal as was this, it was outdone by what The TAOTAL, who had already WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. deñancet foreigners. They do not dure followed.
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gained for himself a personal reputation for common sense; but are in perpetual dread want of tact and discretion, and whose rule of the opinion either of the swam to which has been marked by more friction thau bad they belong, or of some opposition clique, fallen to the lut of all his predecessors com-. ou of whom may scize an opportunity of bined, instead of a judicions protest. "made. picking a quarrel." After describing the bis appeal to the wire-pullers of the late way in which this peculiar propensity is boycott. The merchants carefully kept taken advaut ge of by the inhabitants of all, and it was plain that nothing was to certain districts and by the guilds in a
be done in the Settlement, so outsido aid dispate, he points out how frequently these was procured, with the result that for three
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The lesson is instructive, Chius is yet far Wooff that ideal state in which she can be safely trusted to take care of herself, and her officials are too untrained, and too much afflicted with the disease of swarmery, to be entrusted with the interests of a great port.
SHANGHAI, 25th December. The Mixed Court was re-opened on Saturday with German Assessors.
There has been no further trouble,
posted about the Settlement.
There are rumours that there will be another riot to-night and all possible precautions have been taken to pre- vent a disturbance of the peace.
Reports of Japanese complicity have been circulated, but these are absolutely baseless.
SHANGHAI, 20th December. H.M.S. Andromeda landed 350
The Bonaventure resumes voyage to Hongkong to-morrow.
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H.M.S. Bonaventure's departurð has been stopped.
All the British ships are under orders to remain for the present.
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS.
AT THE NAVALYAED.
The Police quarters were adorned with flags when the Commotore, Mrs. Williams and the Commander entered to wish the man the now-
Christmas was observed by the European community hore in the time luncured fashion. The feqtures which make the festival so bolovod | pliments of the season. They were shown over of children were particularly prominont. Shops the quarters by Sorgoant Thomson, and after in the principal thoroughfares had a brilliant admiring the skilful work of the decorators look their leave. Many friends sit down to display of toys and other things appropriate to
dinner and the oup that choora was filled to do the occasiov, and, in consequence the number of
honour to the King, the Comma loro and his people engaged in shopping at the wook end
wifo and all absent frienda. was unusually large. The hotels ware gay with reasonable decorations, and gaven vossola in the harbour dressmal suip While Christus-music_and_songa_being_supplied by Messrs Day passed in the usual quito muner, with Briatso, Titmus, Cure, Underhill, Loseck and,
McKnight. unfortunate that thus weather should have family parties and indoor amusements, it was
proved unpropitions for outdoor exorciss o
In the evaning a snoking concert was heki,
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sport. However, Boxing Day brought in- proved conditions, and the Happy Valley wr the some of several sports, pringipally cricket, Epropriate to the occasion, and very short,
Football and bowls.
ST. JOHN'B CATHEDRAL, A large congregation attended the morning
service at the Cathedral, which was tastofully Johnson preached an appropriata sermon and the speciul masic was well rend red by thus choir while the congregation joined heartily in the singing of the well known Christmas bymus.
embellishod for the occasion. The Rov. F.
UNION CHURCH. Though Christinas is not colobratal in this church as in the others, the occasion was not
allowed to pass unmorked, especially on Sr day when the Rer. H. Hickling proached at th diets of worship and the hymns sung were of an appropriate character, Tos var your will be observed by a series of gatherings.
MIDNIGHT MAS; AT THE R. C. CATHÉDRAL.
The midnight Mass at the Roman Catholic Cathedral was, as usual, vory largely attended. Hia Lordship Bishop Pezzoni officiated, and was attended by the Revda P. Gabardi and Augustine. The choir was conducted by Mr. Baptists and was composed mostly of boys. Mr. Twyman, the British Assessor from the St. Joseph's College. The Sociedade whose dismissal was demanded, re-Philarmonica's excellent orohestra was also in sumes his seat at the Mixed Court attendance. The service was impressive ar
lasted till 10.
ST. MARCEAUXries are made the means of inflicting days the Settlement, wherein is conducted men this morning.
groes injustice on individuals, as well as the trade of one of the most important ports intorests in the world, was thrown into confusion. militating against the trau
The most Fortunately, unlike the rest of China, here coinmorcial nation. il dangerous development of the Chinese exists the fores of restraint" desiderated Tendency to segregate in Rocks, says our by the writer whom we have quoted at some writer, is naturally to be found in respt length, and the only people to be injured to political matters. It is a notable fact that were those who were caught red-handed some writers of considerablo' ability and minongst the rioters. thought have expressod opinions favourable to this feature of Chinese society. recently had occasion to differ from a gentleman of no little experience in Chinese masters with regard to this point; and we must confess that, judging from the facts stated by the advocates of the system them- selves, we can come to no other conclusion then that the readiness with which the Chinese form themselves into associations of this nature is an indication of the want. A S. WATSON & CO. of proper organisation and government, and not the existence of personal liberty as this is understood in Europe. Au unpopular appointment, an objectionable tax, a too rigorous punishment, repeatedly lead to such gatherings in Chiaa as result in riots, iosurrection and rebellion, Whenever a
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It is believed that it is only the display of force which is keeping the mob quiet.
The French ship Descartes expected.
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IMPORTERS, BOTTLERS BLENDERS Combination is formed, and more especiallying and Mining Co. are turning out twenty Japanese treaty, by which China leases the
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when it is for an object in which the officials at concerned, the idea of resorting to force is a ver far from the minds of those engaged in it, and the absence of an efficient execu. tive of any kind leaves the authorities
thousand tous a week.
Japanese papers learn that the Kaiser whats Chius to rely upon Germany in case any Power bries to take Mauchurin from her?
It turns out that it was the Guilds which met
CATHOLIC UNION'S TEA TO THE POOK. One of the most pleasing fixtures during the festive season was the tea party got up by the committed of the Catholic Union. The Bazzer of Toys which was held on the 17th instant realised sinirly good sum for the purpose, the Catholic
A strong muster of sailors and soldiers altended the survice, at which the chaplain, the Rev. U. Bone, oifioiated. The sermon was
the preacher thoughtfully considering that goodwill might not prevail if bis 'congregation wore kept late for Christigas dindor.
PRAYA SEAMEN'S INSTITUTE.
Some forty sen men were regaled af this
institution, and after a hearty dinner praemedail to make morry by the playing of many games,
ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH,
Mass was held in this church on Monday morning when the Bor. Father Arkwright, from Macao, offointed, being assisted by the Rev. Father Augustine. The church was. rowled, and the choir conducted by Mr. F Gonzalez, the president of the Sociedade Philarmonica, rendered some excellent music.
ST. FRANCIS' CHURCH, WANDHA, Servies was well attended on Christmas eve the sitting accommodation in this chapel being insuficient for the number present. The Rev. Father do Maria conducted the service, the ransical part of which was capably rendered by to choir.
KOWLOON ROSARY CHURCH.
Father Spada had the pleasure of conducting the first midnight mass which has taken place in this church. Needless to say, the service was well attended. The choir was composed of girls of the Italian convent at Kowloon, nud their singing was much appreciated by those present.
ST. PATRICK'S CLUB CAROL SINGERS. H.E. the Governor. H. E, the General, Bishop Possoni, the Rev. J. II. Franco and others who had the pleasure of bearing these carol singers,
Union was thus suabled to provide an excellent must have been forcibly reminded of Christmas tos and entertained a reserd number of poor as it is at home. At midnight they set ont, and children on Christmas Day. Notwithstanding | no doubt many residents were surprised when thá rnin which cana in torrents and somewhat they heard some of the long forgotten cli spoiled cakes and estables, some 800 children | English carol sengs. H.E. the General invited congregated in the hall of the Union in response the carollers to dine with him on the following. to the invitation of the committoo. They were evening, when they spent a most enjoyable time.
BEAMEN'S INSTITUTE, KOWLOON. Some 200 members of the Kowloon Semen's Institute loft for Stanoculters on Monday to take part in a sports meeting arranged by the Rov. J. E. Franco. Bain, however, Interfered with their plans, and the sporla Fad to by
News from Washington reports a Chino-poor children under the care of the sisters of Mission; some of them came all the way from charity, the Christian Brothers and the Italian Shanki wao, Aberdeen and Hunghow, Attor tea and cakes ware served to all of them, iksy 'were presented with toys, clothes, towels and all sorts of useful articles. Mr. Tavares also dispensed abandoned. Although many were disappoint- was not marred, fr, alms very liberally, and gave away about $100ed, their pleasure
On returning for the Institut another delight at the excellent treat extended to them in small coins. In spite of the very dall weather, the children's faces beamed with programme was arranged, "cock tights," tugs-
Liaotung peninsula to Jupau, conceder cou- trel of the railway as far as Chong Chip, allows the Japanese to construct a railway from Antung to Mukden (China ultimately having the option of purchase), and agrees to the opening of sixteen ports and cities in
open cities to include Harhin.
poverless to check the actions right or to consider the foreign insults to China, and Manchuria, to the trade of the world, the wrong of often valy a few hundred men who have combined to carry out a defaite
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MARRIAGE.
On 18th December, at Shanghai, Down R. Meuen, second son of the late Capt. MeEass, Captain Superatendent of Police, to K ASDEREN, Valy daughter of Capt, W. P. ANDET KEN, C. I. MỤCustoms service.
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"The whole of these evils
are traceable in part, if not altogether, to one cause. In Chinese there exists a force of resistance, but no force of restraint. The people oppose the magistrates; they oppose one another; they rise against established authority, and there is no force in many parts of the empire which can for a day sustain the magistrate in doing what is Fight; prevent one of the people from oppressing the other, pat down a riot, or disperse a anob.”
This is as true of China to-day as it was On 15th December, at Shanghai, Lord Yu forty years ago, the habits of a people which
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have formed themselves through the can- turies of weak government are, of course not to be eradicated in a generation, but the dangerous point. exemplified in the recent rist at Shangbai is that the official chusses thensclves, to whom is entrusted the
determined to retaliate and "resist to the death."
Lord Lausdowne, in reply to a remonstrance from beyond Tweed, hus promised Scotsmen that any future Anglo-Japanese treaty shall bour "an appellation less cacophonous.""
Mr. H. Westerveld, of Messrs. C. Nickel & years, Co., a resident in Koba for sight or nine and a well-knows athlete, committed suicide at Kobe on the 14th, aged 40.
It is now announced that a sky, race meeting
will be bold daring the period covered by the visit of Prince Arthur of Connaught to Hong- kong next February. The event is being promot ad by the Jockey Club.
THE DISSOLUTION,
LONDON, 24th December. The Privy Council has been summoned for the 8th January, and the dissolution of Parliament will follow imediately.
CHINESE LABOUR IN THE TRANSVAAL.
LONDON, 24th December. The announcemost concerning Chinese labour in the Trausvaal, though coming as o surprise, has generally been calmly re-
We hear that the people of Houam are buy.ceived in the Transvaal; it is not believed ing chartas end smulets from mon who promise that the Government will prevent the to make them invulnerable against sword or importation of 15,000 coolies now coming, bellat. This was a feature of the Boxer out-
or enrolled. break, nad my mean something now.
A feature of the new taxos in Germany is the increase in inland duties. Railway and steamer tickets are to be taxed, and pleasure
RUSSIA:
LONDON, 24th December. The representatives of the strikers while
1g the Catholic Union.
A NEW BOHOLARSHIP,
We are glad to state that the committee have decided to bestow an annual scholarship of $25 to the boys of the Orphanage under the care of the Christian Brothers, for general good conduct and improvement during the year. This is an excellent idea and proves another instance of the good work which the Catholic inion is doing among the poor and the needy, not only with monetary assistance but also in ancouraging moral culture.
OLD FOLKS RE-UNION. We are asked to mention (bat on Now Yeng day at 5.30 pm, a dinner will be served to 200 old poor le in the Home of the Aged and Infirm at Wouchai; and that the committee cordially invite all those who wish to attend and witness this interesting assembly.
THE SOLDIERS AND SAILORS HOME.
A large number sat down to the special Christmas dinner served at this institution, it was so large, in fact, that many bad to be turned away, the limited accommodation of the
of war, dancing and singing wiling the hors
away. The dancing and singing competitious wers for prizes, Messrs. Stringer and Nicolls. acting as judges. After dinnor Maier J France, the captain of the Christmas brig, ordered his crow to discharge her. On opening up the batches she was found to be fall of pressats, one of such being given to every man in attendance. It was admitted on all sides by the men that they had never speut a more enjoyable Christmas.
CHRISTMAS MISADVENTURES.
HONGKONG GENTLEMEN'S UNPLEASANT EXPERIENCES.
A most unorthodox Christostide was spent by a number of local gentlemen who set out on San- day morning in a launch for Lantao Island, wière they intended enjoying the holidays. Leaving Hongkong about 10 o'clock the party, which consisted of Sir Henry Berkeley, Mr. E. H. Sharp, Me. J. Hastings, Mr. C. Exens and Mr. C. D. Melbourar, reached Tung Chun
good order of the state, are as liable as the automobiles will each contribute from £5 to discussing their final plaus in a large build. dining hall being tared to its utmost. Mr. and landed with the intention of exploring
people to the influence of the disease. In Shanghai the merchants and shopkeepers whose property was at stake readily joined in the efforts to prevent disorder, which was as resolutely fanned by the very class whose business it was to keep the perse. That the movement did not spontaneously spring up within the limits of the Settle. ments is clearly proved by the very curious fact that the first attempted attack of the rioters was, not on the Police Cells where it might be supposed the prisoners were con- fined, but on the British Supreme Court
HONGKONG, DECEMBER 27TH, 1905.
Is a long defunct paper, the Supreme Court And Consubor Guzelfe, which at the time included amongst its contributors some of the ablest peas in China, appeared in August 1868 two articles on what the writer. well acquainted with his subject, denon inuted "Swarmeries" in China. Taking as bis fext CARLYLE'S celebrated essay, “Shooting Xingara," he remarks that had the author had an opportunity of visiting China be would have found ample means of illustrating the peculiar political disease Jail where, of course, British subjects only to which he gave the above quaint denom-are interued; and the still more curious fact ination. This disease of swarmery, or the that on being informed of this mistake, the gathering together of men in swarms, and ringleader instantly ordered his men to the extraordinary prodigies they do and move on to the Police Station. The Magis think when in that condition, has been trate, Mr. KWAN, a totally untrained officer, amply illustrated in recent occurrences in had in fact been retained in office against Shanghai. "If," says the writer, "there several protests of the local officals, Consular is one thing more characteristic of the as well as Municipal, with whom bis Chinese than another it is the faculty of ignorante of affairs, as well as tus defects of awarining. In almost every sphere of life temper, had from time to time caused friction. they resort to this principle of action. Not Removed for a time by the Thorax, the only do they do so in cases where it may be chief Chinese official in the district, be was to the surprise of all seat back to the post considered possibly desirous to get up an excitement, such for example, as the a few days before the trouble, evidently with ueccssity of exorcising a foreigner from a grievance brewing. When therefore the a given place; but even in such matters BeṛTI ASESOR in a case where on one
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A ministerial elauge is reported in Japan, where party wam are more mixed eran then in Marquis Saionji is now organising a Britain. Ministry which is orpected to assume power in
Jannars.
A very important special general meeting of the USR. Club is being held at the Commo- dore's Office at H.M.'a. Dockyard on Dec. 29. There is more about it in our publie suonace
ing in Moscow, on being summoned to surrender, replied with bombs and revolvers, upon which artillery shelled the building until the strikers surrendered.
LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS.
The P. & O. str. Oceaza left Singapore for. this port on the 24th inst. at 10 am, with the outward English mails, and is due here on the 29th inst. about 10a.m
Bullen, who presided, proposed the health of the island. The platern on the summit of His Majesty the King, which was loyally drunk & hill became their objective, but they had only by "the boys in blue and khaki.” Mr. Bud Mrs. climbed part of the way when they roulised that Bullen's health was proposed by the Rev. C. the party bad become separated. Sr Henry Bone. Those present also drank success to the Berkeley, Mr. Sharp and Mr. Ewens decided British army and very, After dinner, while to proceed to Tare police station. Meanwhile the hall was being cleared, Mr. A. Robinson, | the launch had boou ordered to Sam Wat. who wore kilts, enlivened proheadings by his but QA nothing could be learned of playing of the "Cock o' the North." Various its whereabouts the three gentlemen med. the ordinary ferry launch games were then indulged in, apparently with embarked on much enjoyment, and throughout the evening with the intention of returning to Hongkong. music sad song added to this pleasure of the But further misfortunes awaited them. Th proceedings
latuch had not got faront of the bay when in the Last night a ton and concert were given in tempestuous sose that were running, it struck The I.G.M. Australian str. Prinz Sigismund the Home. A large number sat down to toxou a reef and was wrecked, all efforts to get her left Sydney on Saturday, the 23rd inst. at 4 p...and after they had done justies to the good off proving unavailing. The gentlemen were and may be expected less on Sunday, the 14th things provided the tables were cleared and the in a sorry plight, drenched, without food and The I.G.M. str. Greisenau, which left here concert opened. A lengthy programme was shelter and exposed all night, to the ele. Meanwhile Mr. Ewens and Mr. The issue of $1,000,000 of 4 per cant. firsten Wednesday at 10 a.m., arrived at Shanghai | submitted, and as the unporous artistes sequit meats. Mortgage Debentares of the Kansal Railway on Saturday at 7 a.m.
ted themselves well the entertainment proved Melbourne had found their way to the Tao The I.G.M. str. Prinz Heinrich; which left Company, Limited, Osaks, at an issue price of here on Wednesday at noon, arrived at Singapore 971 per coat, roused considerable interest iu on Sunday at 8 a.m. London on Nov. 24.
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It is not difficult to understand Major Kes- wick's feelings when he telegraphed to Shanghai from Dumfriesshire, Sorry to miss it. Hope infantry battalion going strong. More power to it. Keswick."
A report of a quadrills party held by the Taikoo Club on Saturday night reaches RE rather late; but there was an interesting event in connection therewith which deserves to be put on record. On behalf of the staff of the Taikoo Sugar Befiuery, Mrs. D Templeton handed a wedding present to Miss A. Groth who was spokon of as "the first lady to be married from Quarry Bay, one of their own bringing up." The party was quite a success, and visitors from town returned in s special
The I.G.M. str. Roon, carrying the German mails with dates from Bertin of the 5th Des., loft Colombo on Saturday, a.m., and may be ox- pacted hers on Wednesday, the 3rd Jan.
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most enjoyable, Solos were rendered by Mrs. Police Station and afterwards obtained quarters Edwards, Mrs. Ogilvie, Mrs. Brown, Mrs for the night. Next morning they took x Penfold, care, Underhill, Ray, Roberts, Wala. launch for Hongkong and on the way came tow, Starenson, Brown, Bullets and Da teman, across their shipwrecked comrades on the reef. a reading was given by. Captain Brown; recita. Thoy were taken on board, together with the The Hongkong Observatory yesterday issueditions were contributed by Messrs. Kotuish and Chinese passengers, and returned to Hongkong the following report
On the 26th at 12.5 p.m. The barometer Boyd; while Mr. and Mrs. Penfold took part in on Monday morning when the anxiety of their has rison over Cbins, and fallen in Formosa a duet, Mr. J. W. White noted se plavist. The concert was arranged by Messrs. Bullin and and Luzon.
White and the arrangements for the tea were The Jap meso Lagation in Seoul has adopted conducted by the matrix, Mrs. Ballin The the wise course of publishing an official account hall was tastefully decorated; o work which was of the course of the negotiations there, by way carried out by willing bands from the army and of reply to the
mondacions statementa The chair was occupied by the Roy circulated by curtain foreign and nativo
newspapers in Ceros, Chins, and Japon.
Pressure is high over N. Chins, and relatively low over the N. part of the China Sea and the Pacific to the S.E. of Formo83.
Fresh to strong monsoon may be expected in the Formon Channel, and the N. part of the Chinx Sea.
Forecast:-Moderate or fresh N. winda; abowery at first, probably improving later.
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