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action. Ethics do not necessarily enter into international politice, but expediency docs, and though we do not wish to cast stones at either of the two governments mentioned, we doubt whether the Concert of Europe in considering the question of the expediency of
The Amerionn ganbost "Panther" arrived in the harbour yesterday from Manila,
Qarantine restrictions imposed against Hongkong at Newelwang have been removed.
Capt. Hooper, A.D.C. to H.E, the Govern
T.3.8. Villalobos" posterday morning.
The Bishop of Victoria, Hrs. Lander and the
Misma Lander have booked pages for Hong TELEGRAMS.
kong by the P. & U. steamer Nils" leaving London on the 24th instant.
The Japan Gasella says that, although there | have been various rumours to the contrary, it
is now ascertained that the Chins Squadron
the coure adopted by Austria and Bulgurlapaid an official visit to the commander of the will not visit aitber Tokohama or Kobe until the
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As we romarked a few days ago, the aspirations of the Bulgarian people to enjoy a separate national existence may be regarded as quite legitimate and proper. Moreover Austria's desire to annex the two provinces placed under her protection is easily understood. Other nations have acted in a like manner and no Concert of Europe interfered or attempted to
The only asse of ammunicable diseaRO reported in the Colony last week was one Europesa oss of enteric fever,
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steps taken theo. Does it justify them now That is the question which the Powers have to discuss. Admittedly Austria can substantiate her claim to Bosnia and Herzogovinis with good reasons. The Signatories to the Berlin Treaty regarded har as the natural protector of theas two provincos, and they assigned them to her care. And she has discharged her trust well. She has given thirty years of good work, and not unnaturally she does not wish to lose the fruits of her toil, more especially as the territory lies within her geographical influence, Annoxation was the only possible course open to her. Whether she should have sought the consent of the European Powers first, or annoze the territory first and asked permission later, is a point which comes within the realm of expediency.
Yesterday morning's telegra n from the Manila typhoon East of Southern Lusou to be moving W. or WN W. A later telegram reported the typhoon to be oast of Lason, less than 300 miles distant, moving W.N.W
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THE SITUATION IN THE BALKANS.
LONDON, October 12th. The Servian Parliament has decided
against war.
OBITUARY.
LONDON, October 12th: The deatli is announced of the Right Honourable Sir Henry Drum-
yan was subsequently sent to Dr. Stanley for mond Wolff, who was Clerk in the analysie Captain Renaud was a witness in the Foreign Office in 18-16, subsequently investigations that are being made into the alleged irregularities in connexion with the held important diplomatic appoint- Huangpu dredging works, and one of the first ments in Europe and Asia, later The return of visitors to the City Hall Library to volunteer evidence. On Monday a. libel
and Mugm for the week ending the 11th October, 1908 shore that of non-Chinese there were 979 to the Library and 122 to the Museum and of Chinese 211 to the furtmar and 1,796 to the The Library was, therefore, used by lattor, 589 persons and the Museum by 1,925.
Detective Murphy charged a native before Mr J. B. Wood, at the Magistracy yesterday, with being in possesion of 13 counterfeit coins and with being in uniawful possession of containing $300, Defendant, who was repre sonted by Mr. P. W. Goldring, was arrested on the ss." Pasl Ban" just befors that vessel war leaving for Canton. The heating of the case was adjourned.
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ation against Captain Renaud, in connexion entered Parliament and was one of with statements made by him against out of the Fourth Party led by Sir Randolph the officers of the Conservanoy Board, was to have come before the Netherlands Consular Churchill, and was Extraordinary Court, but it was postponed in consentouds of an Plenipotentiary at Madrid from
1892 to 1900,
the illness of the defendant.
COTTON TRADE DISPUTE.
LONDON, October 12th. The cotton operatives have agreed
THE AMERICAN FLEET.
The American Fleet were under orders to leave Manila at six o'clock on Friday evening last for Japan and Chius. The ships are to arrive at Yokohama on October 17 and will re main there one week, leaving October 24. The as to their policy, and it is believed there Outober 29. The first squadron will they intend approaching the second squadron will go to Amoy reaching
return to Manila, October 31. After a stay of
em-
THE UNITED STATES.
AND CHINA,
THE VIEWS OF ME. TAFT.
[EY COURTESY OF THE "NEW YORK.
HERALD."
New York, October 12th. Mr. Taft, the Republican candidate for the Presidential election, receised. Li Suur Ling, editor of the Wall Tze Yat Po, of Hongkong, on Saturday morning and cordially welcomed him. In the course of a long interview, Mr. Taft emphatically ex- pressed himself in favour of closer relations between China and the United States.
He said: “If I should ever be in a posi United States will be felt, I would use every tion where my influence in the affairs of this effort to help China progress.
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"China is making distinct progress, and influence are mingled with the work. which will be still greater if American idens am looking forward to the time when China, will be able to take care of berself independently of outside influence, because it will be for the good of all unions
"I am opposed to the tactics of those who seem to be working to keep China half- developed, and in a position where she will be imposed upon, and where she can be forced to sell for half price and pay double for all she buys. These tacties not only injure China, but in the end those nations who are imposing upon her will also be injured.
"I am glad to state that the United States has not been a leader in this game." The Chinese have confidence in Americans
It is perhaps only hugan nature that On the application of Mr. J. H Gardiner six days at Amoy the second squadron will also ployers with a view to the renewal of because we do not say one thing and do
others should wish to take advantage of (of Messrs. Bration and Hetr) Mr. J. R. Wood, sacond Police Magistrate, granted a re-hearing Fer Dos. Par Bottle. this violation of the Treaty of Berlin, is the ssss in which a lakong from No. 2 Polles
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A scientific labour of the utmost importance and interest is about to be commenced from Shanghai, says a Northern contemporary. This
THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.
come back arriving November 7. The Loui- negotiations. sinna” will leave the second squadron after the visit to Amoy and will put in to Hongkong, where Rear Admiral Emory will baul down bis Hsg. The "Louisiana” will then sail for Manila. The battleship will begin target practice as soon as they arrive from their trip worth.
LONDON, October 12th. As the time for the presidentin
The reception to be given by the vitia na cf- Meells to the battleship feet will be from election in the United States draws December 1 to 5. Thus (me has been allotted
to the faustion by the Navy Department, hear the prospects of the Democratic During that time bat twelve of the sixteen -
another. What adds to this confidence is that Chinn knows America's intentions are. honest and that we do not want her territory. China realises that fact.
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"China's progress is our progress, and therefore I am in favour of close friendship between China and the United States. word from my Shanghai speech, and believ
"I never and thought of retracting one
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never will. Edo not fear the developmen
of the Chinese nor do I take any stock in
her neighbour Turkey. All this is regret | 1as magnetic survey of Chias, and Dr. Edwards ships will be in the harbour. The battleships candidate become brighter. Bryan the reports of a possible Yellow Puril." We are Bole-Agents in Hongkong for: GB0 table, happening as it does at the time when of the Carnegie Institute, Washington, who in Winconale, Illinois, Kearsarge and Kentucky 18 reported to be steadily".
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preparing for the work, which will be by no to carry it through, is at present in Shanghas means light. The Carnegia Institute has inaugurated a number of scienlião expeditions dealing with various subjec's, which ars in progress in America and throughout the world generally, and the one affecting Chias is one of the latest, though not the least important, of
Turkey was giving promise of better things. It suggests that the era of reform in the Ottoman Empire, instead of being
them with alarm at the prospect of being de prived of the excuse which Turkish misrule gave them of participating in the dismember- | theso. ment of the Empire. What-other explana-
tion
can be advanced P Por
yeurs, Turkey in Europe has only existed, not
on the unflerance of the other Powers, but because of their jealousies. They could not agree as to the division of the spoil, and was Bo the "Sick Man of Europe" allowed to remain in Constantinople to the
a
disgust of not a few. Then Turkey had revolution, a peaceful revolution too. It surprised all Europe, and, happily for the reformers, the Powera agread to give them a chance to prove themselves. Yet the work of reform has barely been outlined, when Turkey is assailed on all sides. I is hardly playing the game. When at Hongkong, ALEXANDER On the 9th October, of the Public Europe had decided to look on with friendly Works Department, to CuRYSTINE DAVIDSON
ILSON, only daughter of KICHARD GIBB, J.P., and see her put her house in order, it 1426 is unfortunato, to say the last, that attempts should now be made to disintegrate the Empire. The Powers have a duty to
MARRIAGE.
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Mrs. L. A. M. JOHNSTON wishes to thank all those who have so sincerely sympathised with her in hor great sorrow," HONGKONG OFFICE: 10A, Das Værur Road LONDON OFFICH: 131 FLEET STREET. EC
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A special sale of children's underclothing, dresses and embroidered actioles was held at the talian Convent yesterday, and, as in previous years, attracted many ladies. All the articles offered for sale were the work of orphans of the osavant, and the beautiful embroidery work exhibited told of moob skill and pation in its preparation. The prices at which the various articles were offered were exceptionally, cheap considering the quality of the work. The sale will continus natil the 15th insiaal and the Superioress of the Convent hopes to see a large attendance of the ladies of the Colony daring the next three days.
the smallest vessels of the fet, will leave the ground. Rest December 1 and will preosde it to Siogs- pors. The other vessels will leave December 5.
[SHIPPING NEWS.
LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS,””” The C. & M. str. Rubí left Manila or after-
noon the 10th inst., and le duc hero to-day at daylight, ple
Tho C.PR. str. Monteagle arrived Kobe at 8 pm, on Saturday the 10th inst., and left again at noon Sunday for Shimizu, where she is due to arrive at 9am. on Monday the 12th inst
The C.P.B. str. Glenforg srcised Tokolsus at 9 am on the 11th inst, and left again at 4 p.. Monday for Kobe where she is due to arrive at 8 a.m. on Wednesday the 14th inst
The Apoar str. Lightning from Caloutts left Bingapore on 10th low, afternoon, and may be expected here on or about the 15th inst.***
The P. & O. tr.. Assays left Singapore for this port on the 10th inst, at 9.8) a.m, with the entard English Mails, and is due here on the 15th inst, at about 7 a,m,
Olry in
The Chargeurs Réunis str. Amiral expected here on the 18th inst
The T.K.K. tr. Tenyo Maru will sail from
Yokohams on the 14th inst., and will be due in Hongkong on Zied inst. This steamar carrian the American Mail from Ban Francisco of the 25th it,
The LG.Male Prinzen Alice which loft
boro on Thursday, the 8th inst. at 8 am has JAPANESE LINE TO TRIESTE arrived at Shanghai on 11th inst, at 3 .co.
gaining
AMERICAN MERCHANTS VISITING JAPAN,
TOKYO, October 12th,
A party of forty American Mer chants and their wives, invited to Japan by the Chambers of Commerce arrived at Yokohama to-day.
Li Sum Ling asked Mr. Taft what, in his opinion, would hasten China's prosperity and bring about a development to the advantage of Chirn and America, ? -
t
Mr. Taft replied that frankness com peller him to say that China should send more young men to the United States to study the conditions and to work for the improvement of their country.
"I have often met Chinose students,"
continued Mr. Taft, at Yale, and I have. often wished more like these would come
A second party is coming in the here, I think the Chinese educated in the. Spring.
[REUTEL'S SERVICE.]
THE EUROPEAN SITUATION.
LONDON, October 10th. It is understood that this British fleet will
United States will greatly benefit China. I believe those educated in the United State are better equipped than those educated in Japan. There seems to be something- superficial about the knowledge the Chinese get in the Japanese schools, whereas the Chinese here get a deep insight into affairs," Mr. Taft, referring to the improvemen
eruise in the Aegean Sea in order to provent of Chim, said he did not mean that
repetition of the Greek faid on Crete in
1897.
a civilisation should-
supplant
Mr. Taft further referred to the many good ideas advanced by the Poking Government, but said that, unless edicts are enforced,
1427 Turkey. Great Britain, France and Bussin order. When the junk set sail the opium in porta to see if it is possible to inerekse the trade KULANGSU MUNICIPAL COUNCIL.Progress is checked.
Hose vs. ÚCTOBER 13TH. 1008 PRESENT Cventa in the Balkan Peninsula
suggest changes in the map of Europe Whether these can be accomplished without resort to the dreid arbitrament of war"
is the question which is being discussed
have already declared that they are fully conscious of their obligations. Italy is apparently anxious to prevent any outbreak, as it is stated she prompted the despatch of a British Squadron to the Egean Sea. Germany has not declared herself, and it will not occasion surprise to learn she is in sympathy with Austria. Other interests may rise to influence the actions of the respec tive Powers, but there can be as doubt that all the aids of diplomacy will be required to bring unanimity to the deliberations of the
conference.
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The 172 cattion of loose opium exhibited at the Police Court yesterday appeared to be large haul for the Opium Farmer. The master of trading junk was charged by Inspector Cameron with being in unlawful possession of this opium, and pleaded not guilty. During the hearing of the asse it transpired that defendant had taken out the necessary permit to ship the parcotic, and that his port clearances were also astion was in two cases, but rough weather was encountered at the eastern end of the harbour and the master of the junk broke open these cases and landed the opium in bags at Qastry Bay, leaving a man in charge. Thon he took his junk to a safe anchorago. An ordias offloer found the opium and the man in charge of it al Quarry Bay, but as the latter had no papers he refused to believe bie story, esized the opiam and arrested the man. At the Magistresy yesterday, the necessary papers were produced, the defendent was discharged and the police were ordered by Mr. Wood to me that the opium was placed on board the junk again.
THE CRICKET WEEK.
Seren members of the team that will represent Shanghai against Hongkong have already been
chosen. They are:-
Mr. L. Walker
Capt. E, I. M. Barrelt. Mr.. W. H. Moule,
H. B.: Ollerdesser
+
V. H. Lanning.
U. D. Rasm11680 N.
R. N. Anderson.
The
programme
Mr. Tais praised the Chinese in America
customs. That
was neither Germany has azured Turkey that she was practicable nor possible, but American unaware of any Austro-Bulgarian action influence could be blended with Chinese until it had actually happened, and that customs to great advantage. An interesting development of the Japanese the action of Bulgaria was a painful surprise
in contemplation. The mercentile marins
Yusen Kaisha has reosutly been the Nippon Neue Freie Presse states that the president of to her. visiting a number of American and Europeen with Japan by the establishment of direct lines. of stesiders. He spent some time at Trieste and Finine, among other places, and oxpressed the opinion that it would not be at all difficult to improve the economic relations between Japan and Austria-Hungary so materially that they would render the greation of a direct line of Japanese steamers to Triests a profitabla undar. taking. As it was not to be expected that steamers from Yokohama to Trieste at the outset could reckon upon sufficient amount of ago, the service would be arranged in would manner that the big Japanese steamers tranship their consignments for Austria Hungary at Fort Said,
Minutes of a mesting of the Connoil, held at for their thrift, and said that the Chinese the Board Room, on the 22nd September 1908. home would advance more it the same thrift Present:-Massrs. W. Halios (Chair were slown. Our merchants," continued man, C. A V. Bowra, J. S. Fenwick, W. use 5. Okayama, W. Wilson, the Health Officer, and the Secretary.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed.
NO MORE LIQUOR LICENCES.
An application was received for a license for the premises formerly known as the Japanese store, situated batween the Chiness Post Oillos THE YANGTZE STEAMSKIP SBEVICES,
and Whitfield's corner, for selling liquor on The Japanese papers raport that the combination recently formed between the China the counsion of the visit to Amey of the Japan Steamship Company and British, American Fleet. The applicant was in French and German steamship companies on formed that the Council would not license any the Xangiza service, to counterset the pool of fresh premises for the sale of intoxicating Mesara, Butterfield & Swire, Jardine Mattoiors during the visit of the Flest to Amoy. non & Co. and the China Navigation Company, has collapsed after the expiration of only two months since its formation, the Garmen A lettter was read from the Commissioner steamship company having intimated a desire to of Customs oomplaining of the manner in which withdraw. Seeing that the steamers plying on
▲ COMPLAINT.
POLICE RETURNS,
Mr. Taft, "have gained the respect of the Chinese and I think they will keep that respect and confidence. China's progress will help us as much it will help China. Take, for instance, the prosperity of Canada. Canada is a great help to the United States and to our commerce. The same would hold trus in the Far East.
"When I spoke of some needed reforms in China I was thinking of the necessity of making practical some of the Chinese efforts which remain only, theories. For instance, Viceroys send memorials to the Throne, and the Peking Government in many cases issues Edicts. Many of these edicts embody
with somewhat bated breath, and not un- naturally cables from home are received
The chief meniece to the poace of Europe with more than ordinary interest these days. The issues are indeed momentous. The is the attitude of Servia. That country peace of the world may be disturbed and does not appreciate the prospect of the the unwelcome spectacle of Europe divided Serviane of Bosnia and Herzegovinia being into an armei camp is a possibility which absorbed by Austria and apparently regards the annexation as a prebide to its own ulti- presents itself to many minds and all
mats incorporation under the dual monarchy.
the Yangtze have increased to about 160,00 Mr. Lim Kai Slong is carrying on certain deas which would greatly benefit China if apparently traceable to the simple act of a Troops are being massed ou both sides of
tons in the past there years, the repetition of building operatione near the Customs Property, they wore carried ou, but they are not the been competition witnessed a few months Santa Elisabeth. The Works Committee will carried out. They show good ideas and comparatively insignificant principality ha frontier. Therein lies the danger.
age seems unavoidable, owing to the lack of | view the plans and take the necessary action in good intentions, but when they are not mado. wishing to improve its stitus and With excitement ruusing high, men armod
for the Cricket Week has sufficient cargo. The even steamship the matter.
panies now on the earvice must either come to
effective they do more harm than good.. It' assume the greator dignity of a kingdon, and ready for battle, it is easy to ignite tho now been arranged,
The Hongkong Team arrives in Shanghai on terms or compete to the bitter end. It is When the Bulgarian declaration of indepark which will set Europe ablazo. Sunday, October 18, per P.&O. 8. Asays! reported that the manager of Messrs. Butter- The Superintendent of Police reported that these edicts were rigidly unforced. I think it pendence was followed by the announcement Should Austria send her troeps into Servia Monday will be devoted to practising, and in field and Bwire recently intimated that it was the following cases hid bean dealt with at the would be a step toward progress."
to with the
Referring again to the question of thrift of the dustrise determination to nonex for Munthnigro, other internste i Pavers will the evening dinner will be given to the tro Boenis and. Herz-goviniu the conclusion doubtless fort implied to iufqcfore, with uncas by the Shanghai OffCkat. Mats The Stommirip Commonsenseils due withdiadepan Mixed Cours sizes the mat mostingan.
match will be played on Tasley and Wednes Buors ont of six from the service to maintain mouse assault sitowing pige and outler, Taft 824: When the Chinese come dire results to the peace of Europe. For day, the 20th and 21st, and, if necessary, on the equilibrium with the combination of Messrs. to stray 1 throwing rubbish into the public to the United States they are, as a rule, very was irresistible that the two actions were not tunately the zervian Parliament, in spite of Thursdaydonday evening there will be smok-end the China Navigation Company. In house): 2; kidnapping 1; brezoh of sampan wealthy Chinese in their own country fir Butterfield & Swire, Jardine Matheson & Co. drains 1; debt 2; breach of bye-law 15 (disorderly thrifty, but fabulous sums are expanded by unrelated, Bulgaria would have been bold the clamours of the populace, has decided indeed to have stepped into the rank of against war. qually fortunate is it ing oncert and entertainment at the Country mach, however, as in granting
that Turkey remains calm. A British Club. On Tharaday evening the teams will be Steamship Company an annual subsidy of regalations . Sammary arrests-creating a banquets and expensive gifts. It is nations without a sponsor, but with the leet is endeavouring to prevent awkward present, at the A.D. performance at the Y800,000, the Japanese Government is prompt. disturbance eta, 1 breach of now opian regu-questionable, in my humble opinion, if this
practice is advisable,TAN support, secretly understood or privately demonstrations in the Greek Archipelago Lyceum Theatre, and on Saturday a public ed by a consideration of the importance Iations; carrying arms 2
dianer will be given in honour of the visitors. with the Yangtao service has on Japanese expressed, of a powerful neighbour, the and should the present restraint. exercised On triday and Saturday, the 23rd and 24th, influence in Chian, it is considered rather
The meeting of aestholders and others inter. defiance of Europe did not seem quite so by the principal parties not be broken by the regatta at Heuli takes place, but there will differli for the Company to recede from the mpertinent. Bulgaria's violation of the precipitate action there are grounds for also be Interport Tennis matches on these days position. It now occupies on the Yangtee. Iosted in St. Andrew's Charch, Kowloon, win believing that the situation, compliested at the Cricket tlab, Singles on Friday, Deubles It is impossible to come to terms otherwise, Treaty of Berlin seemed less heinous when though it ba, is not beyond the resources of on Saturday. On Sunday there will be a Sailing there will be no alternative but to contest the be held on Tanday evening, October 20th, at
service by competition Japan Herald. Regatta at Henli.-N.-U. Daily News, Austria became a party to a similar course of peaceful persuasion.
the China-Japan
6 p.m. and not to-night ss stated.
Mr. Li Sam Ling expressed the hope that China would be freed from the fetters now lu sympathy, and it was apparent throughout holding her, and Mr. Taft was genuinely the interview that Mr. Taft felt a deep genuine interest in China and the Chinese.