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busy instituting the system so well developed in their own country, without attempting lo close the existing old-fashioned places of learning. The reform that Koreans will take longest to appreciate, but which may be said to have been the most imperatively needed
A. S. WATSON & CO., of all, is the organization of a police system,
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THE IRISH LAND BILL.
LONDON, May 28th. The Government's decision Japans is generally believed, by those who have had opportunities for genuine ebser-garding the Irish Land Bill has been vation, to have nothing now to learn from postponed for a week. any nation in this respect; and if Korea gels as good a service as Japan enjoys, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. | evildoers cannot expect to prosper as they bare done in the past. At present each of the thirteen provinces has its Police Ad- visory Board, consisting of an Inspector, a Captain, and a zimber of policemen. In all there are 21 Inspectors, 54 Captaine, 46 Interpreters and 613 coustables, (Japa- nese) and 22 Inspectors. 65 captains, and over 2,000 Patrolmen (Koreans). Part of this police reform, in its activity round the The Palace, has been misunderstood. Royal Palace has for long been a "rendez
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ing found favour there and knaves and villains plotted and intrigued within the vory gates of the Court, in on-operation with the native and foreign sobewers withou.. By cheating they relieved the Imperial treasury of its funila, and in their eagerness to fill their packets never stopped to think of what dangerous seeds of disorder and yapine they were seattering broadcast over the besighted papinsala. Iu vion of this perilous trend of affaire, and explained the Resident-
to His Majesty the imperativeness of henceforth enforcing striot scrutiny on those gaining necese to the Imperial abode. He proposed to place the guarding of the palace in the hands of the LEADING Advisory Police, which as a matter of fast caminted the life of Korea's police administra- tion. Having obtained Impecial consent to the WHISKY
Resident-Guneral forthwith proposal, the orderd the Polion Advisor to detail police officers at each of the court gates to keep rigorous watch and shut them against all those BAST not possessing permits. At the same time the Besideat General appointed a Committee to deliberats ou grave questions relating to the parification of the Court ir measures to clear the palace of objectionable viements infesting the Imperial surroundings, and by promulgatiog the Palace Prociusta Ordinanca' caused special passes to be issued to persons having legitimate business with the Court. This was a extraordinary step to adopt, but it was Davoidable re the only available plan to insure the safety of the Imperial House and the peace of the country. In Court oirolas there were so donbt some who at first felt alagined at this radioal turn of affairs; but the sterling sincerity of the Resident-General'e solicitude becoming
has since slackened, until no voice is now heard in open opposition."
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A great deal was made of this by persone antipathetic to the new régime. They pointed but with plausibility that the Emperor was thus virtually a prisoner in bis own Pulace but then, in just the same way, and with perhaps much less reason, so is, NELLIE GRAM. from pthysio, aged 19-yours, No. 27, Connaught Road. Deeply regretted. [the Emperor of Japan or the King of
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The Daily Press.
HONGKONG, MAY 29TH, 1907.
Perfara owing to persistent misrepre- wentations of conditions in Korea, made by persons whose prejudices are stronger than their sense of justice, the Japanese
England. Aunther result of Japanese management is that Korea now has a system of cal administration, a judiciary worthy the same, a more stable currency, and more equitable revenue methods, and presently it is to have a Ciril as well as a Criminal coche, All this takes time, however, and if the Japanese are unable to effect a state of perfection all at once, it is not for gram. bling foreigners to throw stones at them. Those who have been doing & have had
THE RAND STRIKE.
LONDON, May 28th. The Rand strike has collapsed.
AMERICA AND JAPAN,
TOKYO, May 28th.
SUPREME COURT.
Tuesday 28th, Mng.
IN BUMMARY Jurisdiction,
BEFORE ME. A. G. Wise (Puisse Judas).
A CAPTAIN'S DISMISSAL.
The action in which. Captain R. Morgan sued the owners of the ss. Shum Las for
Mr. Hawert-I beg your pardon. You are disonssing the report,
is no form of exaction, however mean and con-
¡ HONGKONG SANITARY BOARD.
A meeting of the Sanitary Board was held The PRESIDENT-I am in order to make on May 28th at the Board Room. The Hon. remarks. The subject is before us. I have stated Dr. J. M. Atkinson (President) provided, and I was prepared to discuss it. Proceeding, be there were also present Hon. Mr. W. Chathamaid-Imust protest against the way in which the (Vice-President), Dr. F. Clark (Medical Officer of Health, Hou. Mr. A. W. Brawinpootors and servants of the department havo been branded as in the latter parts of paragraph Dr. Registrar Goneral), H. McFarlane
398, where the report states "no man (Assistant Medical Ofoor of Health), Hon. $1,000 for wrongful dismissal, was resumed. Mr. F. J. Badeley (Captain Superintendent of apparently too poor to be exploited, and there Mr. C. F. Dixon, (of Marsrs. Hastings and Police), Major T. P. Jouse, R.A.M.C., Hon. Mr. temptible, to which the inspectors and servants Hastings), appeared for the plaintiff, and Sir. | E. ́ A. Howelt, Mr. H. Humphreys, Mz. A.
Shalton Hooper, Mr. Lau Cha-pak, Mr. Fang It is much to
of the Sunitary Department will not stoop". Fleury Berkeley, K.C., instructed by Mr. R. A. Harding, appeared for the defendante, Wa-chau, aud Mr. G. A. Woodcock (secretary) of the inspectors have so downed themselves bo regretted that some
The case for the plaintiff having concladed, Sir Houry Berkeley stated that bis Honour would observe from the pleadings that dufond- ants admitted having dismissed the plaintiff, from their employment before the term for which they had engaged him. They justified that action for the reasons set forth in the pleadings,
His Honour-Did boevar sign off? Sir Boury-Yos.
Evidence was then called.
The director and secretary of the Bre Yap
The Washington Authorities admit that the situation in San Francisco is serious. The Japanese Press, com- menting on the outrages so quickly following the school affair, say that the.. Co., Ltd., stated that the plaintiff was patience of the Government is sorely tried, that the voice of dissatisfaction is strong, and the papers complain of the helplessness of the Federal Go. vernment either to directly interfere or to indemnify the restaurateurs.
(REUTER'S SERVICE.]
THE JAPANESE DELEGATES TO THE HAGUE.
LONDON, May 26th.
THE COMMISSION'S REPORT.
na to accept bribes, but that the whole staff Bon. Mr. Hawerr remarked, before the
should be stigmatised in this way is most business of the day was proceeded with, that he thought some trouble ought to have been anjast. The number of Sanitary Inspectore is taken by the Sanitary Department to see that of these fire were found guilty of corrupt members received from the Department the Practices and were dismissed, while ons
transferred to another department. The cases report published for their information.
of eight othors wors inquired inte, and the commissioners reported that, in their opinion, the charges had not been proved,
Mr. Hoors asked whether the minute of the Colonial Secretary criticising the report had been received.
The PRESIDENr--No, it has not Mr. HOOTER-Under those circumstancOR, Go. I think it is only respectful to the vernment that the Board should give
engaged on 24th December last, and dismissed He was on 9th April for general misconduct,
it would be impossible to discuss it in "alwaye drunk" and did not navigate the ship them their views on that report, aud os properly. One of the objections against him detail this afternoon, I more that a special was that he was leading females" on board, moeting of the Board he called to discuss the Witauss nerorgave the captain consent to carry
report and pass whatever rasolutions Wo the "obnoxious female" on the ship. On 24th consider necessary, either recommending that it February he sout a message to the captain hybo adopted in toto or in part. Also I would nak Lo Lau Cheung with reference to that woman and a few days later he fold the captain himself that he did not like bis taking that woman on board, but if he wished to take her to Kongmoon he should write to witness for permission. Hematite schames Lo never gave permission.
You have seen the captain drank ?-Yo, I saw him the worse of liquor on two vos maions.
Tell us about themP-The first was in
yon, Sir, that yon obtain from the Government permission to discuss, at the same time, the reply which has keen made to that reperi by the Colonial Beerstary, because it sele out alter
those recommended by the Commission. I am rather surprised that his winute has not been sent, because in reading it I osme noross something that I did not understand, and on writing to
The Tsur has received the Japanese dole- Marob. And the second - On 4th April. Tell the Gorerament about it found it
gates to the Hague Conference who are now passing through Russia en route to the Hague.
THE STANDARD OIL CO.
LONDON, May 26th.
- The Commissioner of the Suprease Court of Missouri has recommended the expulsion of the Saudard Oil and tributary companies from the State of Missouri.
JAPANESE IN SAN FRANCI800,
Losnow, May 26th. Japan has complained to Washington about the ill treatment of Japanese in the San Francisco restaurants. Mr. Root has
ne what you I saw the plaintiff in the saloon of the Shum Lee after six o'clock.
What time was the abip to exif-Seven o'clock.
He was in the salcón ?--Yes, I spoke to him. I said "Hallo captain" and be replied "Yea." The His woman came out of the cabio. captain was very drunk.
You are sure he was ditok ?—Yes, On the return of the steamer on the 6th, you had a complaint made to you as to what had occurred on the voyage?—Yes.
In consequence of that did you call a moting of directors P- Yea.
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misprint, so that it has gone to the public under & misapprehension. As the reply I bave received from the Government aliades to what the Board may do under the ci comwatances, I would ask that I might be allowed to read it if it is in order.
The PRESIDENT--It is not in order.
M. HOOPER Then ander those circum stanoen I would ask you to osil a special
If you meeting to consider this report. cannot see your way to do that, under section 13 of the Ordinance it is in the power of any three members to osil a special meeting.
The CAPTAIN SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE
W bat was decided to be done -They Does the Government notify us to say nuy- decided to disanise the esptain.
thing on the report
The PRESIDENT-NO,
The plaintif went to Kungaroon on the 7th, ordered an immediate investigation into the and on his return did you give him notic: of matter.
PORTUGAL.
LONDOS, May 26th.
A serious political situation has arisen in Portugal. At meetings of Peers and Deputies in Lisbou yesterday, a resolution was passed declaring that the
present government by decree was dangerous to the dynasty and the nation. Seven Councillors of State have written to the King protesting against the absolutism of the Governmeal.
The Legitimist party is showing activity.
THE UPRISING NEAR SWATOW.
The riot which originated at Wongkong, a
Residency General has authorized the their reasons, it is supposed; but fortunately larga commercial centre near Baslow, is arno.
the position of the Japanese Government is too strong to be seriously affected by such flea bites. By and by, when the reformers have bad their fair chance, we fancy foreign traders will find that it has been to their advantage as well as to Korea's,
dismissal P--Yes, I sent him a letter.
Did you dismiss any of the other, officers!— You, the chief male.
For the same reason?-Yes. · Dronkennees !--- Yer.
Mr. HOOPER-They wouldn't have sent it uulsus they wanted us to comment on it.
Mr. BADELEY-Then it is between the Commission and the Government really?
The PRESIDENT-Yes.
Mr. HOOPER-Is this to be discussed ? The PRESIDENT -It is quite within the option of the Board. Fersonally, I don't see
The same morning he came to your office! Yes. I paid him 861.66, his wages. What passed between you?-He signed the how the Board can discuss a report which has bean prepared by the unofficial members of the receipt, and shook hands.
Bord.
At that time he did not protest against being dismissed! He said nothing at all.
Cross-examined--Was the only indication that the captain was drunk the fact that his eyes were red and there was wine on the table?
Yes, and no did not speak clearly. If he was so drunk how was it you allowed kim to sail within an hour in charge of the Shum Lee -I bau no power to stop him,
He was capable of controlling the steamer? I could not tell.
The chief officer was not on board P-No. ming alarming proportions, The movement
In spite of that you allowed the aptain to seems to have had its origin principally in th take the steamer from the whari!--I came at 7 o'clook and saw the chief offoor was there, disaffection of the people, engendered by the daties on sugar.
Did you tell the captain he was drunk imposition of heavy likin These duties were imposed three years ago, but Yes, I told him he was very druck. He
said no, and want away. recently something approvoking a state of famise has been existing in the mrrounding Two more plagne fatalities-Nos. 53 and 5-country, and the feeling against the extortione were recorded yesterday.
The Hongkong Post Office bas issed a new four cent stamp printed in crimson on white.
On page 5 of this ism will be found the entries and handicaps for the next Gymkhass, and the Consalting. Engineers report w Kowloon-Cantou Railway prospects,
of the ofloials has consequently been greatly aconiun:ed. The resentment has been fostered and encouraged by the followers of the refo- lutionary leader Sun Yat Sea, and the people of the surrounding districts are now reported to be messing under beaners which rapresent the uprising as an Anti-Manchu rebellion. The rebels are distinguished by a sort of uniform, A piece of red cloth is worn on their arms and the quene is tied with white ribbon. The bazne bear the character for "Sun."
publication of an official account of the work so far accomplished in the Peninsula. If this count orrs on the optimistic side, it is no works than the statements made by those who dislike and mistrust the Japanese, which statements have in some cases gous beyond all reason to blacken the noministra tion. If politically the Japanese bave been Korea, 1 strengthening their hold ou suggestion none of Japau's friends is concerned to deny, at least they have been conforting a good many compensatory hencfite on that neglected land and people. Roads are being reconstructed, waterworks established, schools organized, hospitals provided, a proper police system organized,"
On Monday afternoon a native jumped over- law and order established, industry en-
board from the hurricans dook of the ar. Kin. than couraged and corruption worse
shan, evidently with the intention of committing Chinese routed out. Much has been suicide.
He was secossful, and his body bas accomplished already, in very little over two not yet been recovered, years. From the frst installment of the loan advanced against. Customs securities, of the memorable typhoon, has been refloated fifteen hundred thousand you were taken from the rocks in which she was embedded at for the construction of four high roads Semahuipo. The Wingehat, whic; was a po- Traversing regions of great promine, and the polar vessel on the Macso run, war fosted off development likely to ensue is suficient yesterday morning, and will be placed on the reason for the taxation of the various lips in due course. Jocalities for the making of the tributary A couple of nights ago, myn the Siam Free brunch roads. The expenditure on water- Press, of May 13, a Siamese and his wife were works at Chemulpo and elsewhore means travelling by boat, near Mak Heng, Siam, when - remunerativ enterprise, a good exmaple they were suddenly attacked by four robbers, for the varions communities, and the better- Two big monters, which are always kept in the boat, seeing their master attacked, jumped ment of the public health. A foreign on the robbers in a ferocious manner and bit Telegrams were dispatched to Cantos for cmcern holds a concession to provide water-them so severely that they were glad to beat a reinforcements and the Awanglah and Hrefoo works for Seoul, which explains why a hasty rotrest while the bost proceded on its | bave been chartered by the Viceroy for the start was not made at the capital. What journey.
education Llars
Confucian system
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was in the hands of rillage dominies, notwithstanding that in 1895 the Korean Government had ordained the introduction of primary schools on the western plan. Now Japanese teachers are
At last the ne, Wingchaí, one of the violím.
LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS.
The C.P.B. str. Empress of China arrived Kobe at 1 p.m. on Monday the 27th May, and left again at 5 pn. same day for Nagaanki vis Shanghai where she is due to arrive at noon on Thursday the 30th May.
At Wongkong there is a permanent garrison of 1,000 soldiers' At midnight on the 22nd a simultaneous attack is stated to have been made oa the quarters of all the Civil and Military Officials in the place. The whole of the garrison is reported to have been asleep at the time,
and when they were aroused they offered no opposition. A major and a few petty cers were killed and others taken prisoner.
The rebel leaders in the morning ordered the
merebants to open their shops and resumo their ordinary business, but commanded the rice. merobsate to sell the grain at 5 cents per 1 catties instead of 8 cente
The Chinese Brigadier-General has since engaged the rebels at Chiens how, near Wong. kong. It is reported that the rebels bad the bast of the encounter.
Conveyance
of the troops Altogether the Viceroy is stated to be dispatching by these nleamers 1,700 troops. The Merfor was to leave Canton last night.
Nature demands of us an effort to attract our mate. Fashion requires merely that we should somoy a rival,
After other evidence, bis Honour gave jaag. ment for defendants with costs.
KIFLE SHOOTING.
A very interesting Ride Match was decided on Sunday afternoon just between the Hongkong Volunteer Troop and the Reserve Association "A" team at the King'a Park Khoge. The light was at timas pazeling at the longer ranges while the strong easterly wind gave some trouble to the less practised shots, as much na 5 to 6 degrees being set on the wizd ganges at yards. The following are the scorTEB :-----
YOLUSTER TEOOF.
200 500 600 yds. yds. yds,
Tpr. R. G. Manra...... 29 30 28 Lieut. C. H. Ross...... 6 27 22 Corp. G. K. H. Brutton 25 27 21 Tpr. M. Slade.......... 24 28 20 Tpr. C. D. Melbourne 23 3 18 Tur. C. IL Blason...... 23 9) 23 149 142 137
COUNTED OUT.
Total
82
Tpr. A. J. Williams.. 24 22 17 Tpr. F. C. Hall. 19 14 21
VOLUNTEHE RESERVE ASSOCIATION. A TEAM.
200 500 600 yda, yds. yds. W. G. Stackwood...... 25 29 29 E. S. Carruthers 27 P. P. J. Wodehouse... J. Barken
75
73
72
71
65
438
63
54
Total
83
28
83
27 26 27
R. Baker
29 22 25
A. W. J. Watt.....
25 25 25
160 160 137 COUNTED OUT,
26 29 20 17 16 17
75
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75
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Mr. Hooree---Not entirely, one unofficial member was not an the Commission.
MR. Huwer-I think you miss the point of Mr. Hooper's remark. The report was not prepared by the unofficial members of the Board. The report was prepared by five residents of the community who were appointed by Sir Matthew Nathan as a special com- mission to inquire into the working of the Sanitary Department of which we are sup posed to have some control Mr. Hooper's motion is that it is advisable to discuss this report. It is not a report from the auufficiat members of the Board. It is the report of the Commission appointed by the Governor, The PRESIDENT-If suy member has any- thing to my on the report, I think, it bad better be axið this afternoon.
Mr. HOOPER--No It will take three or four hours for me to say what I have to say on this report. It is hardly fair to the others, but if you ask me, I am prepared to do it.
Mr. CжFREEYS--I think the Government in its letter to Mr. Hooper referred to the matter indicating that the Board ought to take soms zotics of it. It is vots matter to be gone into at this meeting.
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Mr. Hoors-You have no right to say that,
Sir.
The PRESIDENT-I have seen it in the report.
Mr. HOOPER-If you can refer me to that in this report I shall be much obliged,
The PRESIDENT-No charges were made against the remainder.
Mr. HOOPER Can you refer me to the report to substantiate your statement ?
Tho PAXSIDENT-No.
Mr. HOOPER-You are now using confidential
whiet information
the Government have precluded the Commission from asing in onter to inetify them. You ought not to be placed in a better position then cursolves. If you had it from the Executivo Council in which you are bound to secrecy then it is a matter outside the Board of which we can take no notice, but I fail to find the information in this report.
The PRESIDENT I am sure that there are many of the officers and servants who are staightforward and trustworthy men, and I hare much pleasure in bearing testimony to this. With regard to the acrimonious attack en royalf, I do not intend to reply to it here. My defence has been addressed to another quarter. That is all I wish to say at present. Mr. HETETTI do not propose to go luto personalities but, as chairman of the late Commission, I will say that if you road, the report of the Commission with an impartial mind you will see we have mot stigmatised all the inspectors and the servants of the Board as corrupt. We have most emphati oally stated-I may say we have proved to the satisfaction of the community-that bribory and corruption has been rampant throughout the Department. There were may whom we could not bring to book and the raport pointed out that there were a large number of cases into which we were provoated by time from inquiring. We bare honestly and
atafoxl fearlessly
exactly what prepared to prove from the evidence brought before us, and on behalf of the Cem- mission I object to the statement made by you that we have been unduly severe on the Depart- mout. We are not. Wooro prepared to endorse all that you have said with regard to the honest, ablo, and fally efficient servants in the Depart ment, but at the same time we have to zesert that bribery and corruption exist to a spanda- las extant in that Department. Wa es aleg e- dorss what H.E. the Acting Governor has writ ten, but we don't---
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The PRESIDENT-What I object to is the sweeping statements.
Mr HawETT-The sweeping statements were The Com- justified by the eridence before as mission here and elsewhers are prepared to stand by every word in this raport
After a silenes,
Mr. Hoopan asked the Presidort if a specia) meeting was to be called to discuss the report.
The PRESIDENT replied that a special mooting would be called if he received the usual intima- tion from three members.
Mr. HOOPER-You are not prepared to call the meeting yourself?
Mr. HOOPER then read the fatter he wrote to the Government and the reply received thereto.
Letter from Mr. A, Shelton Hooper to the Colonial Secretary, dated May 25th:- The PASIDENT read the letter from the
Sir, In the minute by the late Colonial Governmentscompanying the report which pre-Secretary to His Excellency Sir Matthew sumed that members have been furnished with Nathan on the report of the Commission to copies. He added that there was no request that soquirs into the working of the Public Health members of the Board sheald give their views. and Buildings Ordinance, etc., under the heading If the Government wished those they would of 'New Schome' Section 16 be saysInstead have saked for them. It seems to be a matter of a glorified Seoretary I would introduce, na entirely between the Government and the soon as opportunity offers to do so oconomically, Commission,
a working Head of the Department who can
Mr. Hewart-I beg your pardoa. If the devote the whole of his time to the Department. majority of the Board wish to discuss it, it is | Ha abould be nominated by the Governor to be certainly within our power to discuss it without Chairman of the Board the constitution of any quest from the Government.
I was pre- which might otherwise be as suggested by the pared to discuss it; but not this afternoon, Commissioners, viz. :-Four official members either here or elsewhere.
and six unofficials Including the Principal Civi
Mr. HAWETT—I am not prepared to snapt. your rufing, because we have not been definitely asked by the Government,
The President mado some remark which Medical Officers, As there appears to be some doubt as to the correct mesaing of it, would waл not audible.
you kindly inform me whether it is proposed to increase the number of members of the Board from tes to eleven, or whether it is proposed for the Principal Civil Medical Officer to take the place of ons of the ofleinl or unofficial members of the present Board.
I have sta,"
The REGISTRAR-GENERAL-I think if any member wishes the report to be discussed it is quite within the province of the Board to diaduce it. I don't think it should be refused. I thisk a special meeting ought to be esiled.
Reply dated May 27th :--- The PRESIDENT-I don't see myself any good L. G. Bird
"Sir.-Referring to your letter of the 25th C. Glover
can eas from disonssing the report, bat if it inst. on the subject of His Excellency Mr. May's A match has been arranged between the is the wish of members that a meeting should minute regarding the proposed constitution of Hongkong Volunteer Corps and the Volunteer be called to discuss it, and they intimate to the Sanitary Board, I am directed to stata that Reserves to be held at King's Park Bange on me accordingly, I will arrange for a meeting the words Principal Civil Modical Officers are a the afternoon of Eunday the 29th Jane. As to be held. I must, however, protest against the misprint for the words Principal Medical Offeer both teams will have had good practice by the
way in which the inspectore and servants of the and that the suggestion is that the Board should date fixed the result will be interesting in view of the Annual Interport Match.
Department-
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