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PAKING, November 6th.
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COLLISION IN THE HARBOUR.
EUROPEAN AND CHINESE DROWNED,
The commosity has been deeply stirred by the new of the sad disaster which occurred in the harbour on Friday night by which a European policeman and a Chinese bostman lost their lives. The cirimatanese of the mocident are not fully known, but the facts as related are very simple_P. C. Trae, s-young policeman of much promise, went on duty at nine o'clock, taking the best between Polic Pise and West Point. He took charge of No. 2
bestwen, and seating himself at the helm
directed the boat westwards. Such craft are by the regulations to prevent collisions at
Cabinet, but he refused to accept states that the Straits Government ring boat, in which were four Chiness the appointment, and Duke Tai has severely censured the Chinese Tee was appointed in his stead, reformer, Dr. Sun Yat Sen, for a Prince Yu-lang was appointed Vice- speech he delivered at Penang advo- not required to exhibit a light, but ther President, and His Excellency Tau cating rebellion in China.
He has been warned that a repeti- Chi-chang was appointed Comptroller
must carry a lantern which must be flashed on the approach of vessels to avoid collision. The rowing boat had the usual bull's-eye lamp.
Apparently nothing of moment happened
29,257 Nil.
Total ... 17,311,686 16,000,000
The German Amosiation of Shanghai, lutely no cause whatever to fear further including its guest of honour, the ex-Scoretary of State Dr. Dernbary, was splendidly recaivad aggression on their part. This, however in Nanking rasantly. They were entertained at of the Board of Foreign Affairs in tion of this offence will involve serious until the police boat got near Jardina's No: 2
Incheon by the Committee of the Exbibition, inspected the Exhibition during the afternoon, and a dinner was given in their honour by the Viceroy Liangking Chang Yen-chan: During the disner cordial foute wers exchange in which stress was laid on the good relations between China and Germany. Finally Dr.
doos uut exhaust the possibilities of a partition of China, for a division of the Empire is, or was, a dream of the revolutionary party, and when Prines Tax HSUN speaks of the necessity of the Govern- ment acting in unison with the people,
place of Prince Ching.
An Imperial decree to this effect will be issued on Ching New Year's Day.
consequences.
NAVAL ARMAMENTS.
LONDON, November 6th. The Journal of Engineering "
almost in the same reath that he speaks of Dernburg toasted to the well-being of Viceroy iency Na Tung, Grand Secretary, states that the Germans were aware sponse. The men on the launch affirm that the
the danger of partition, we are inclined to believe that His Imperial Highness is think- ing more of the consequences of opposition by the Throne to the very emphatically oxpressed wishes of the people, than of
danger any
of foreign aggression. There can be no doubt that a situation of some danger was being created by the per- sistent refusal of the Throne to curtail the time set for the inauguration of a Par. liamentary system of government, and it is significant that Dr. SUN YAT Say, the acknowledged leader of the revolutionary movement in China, who has for many years been obliged to live in exile, should have seized the present moment to address a Chineno gathering at Fonang, and to openly advocato revolution in China. It is not improbable that lie was in daily expectation of receiving news that a revolution had started; for it is worth mentioning in this connection that
a rumour was current in the North some
days ago that revolution had actually broken out, and that the EMPEROR and REGENT were prisoners in the hands of the revolutioniste. There was happily no foundation for this report, but these things
the Aimnatio serve is strayalleries of Ulian is begin- aing to realise its giant strength, and the powers behind the Throne clearly perceive the danger of thwarting the popular will when it is so widely and so emphatically expressed as it has been in thie mattor of the
Chang, whom he congratulated on the great success of the Exhibition as well as to the statesmanlike ability which he had manifested in settling the financial crisis in Shanghai, which, ho hoped, had now been definitely overcome.
It
Mr. Frank R White, director of education in the Philippinos, has made biù first anuual report to the Secretary of Public Instruction, this being the tenth annual of the baresa. consists of an even 200 pages of text in which the affairs of the bureau are discussed and futurs efforts outlines, and is illustrated with 10 platon comprising 85 illustrations mostly of types of school baddings erected in Manils and the pro- vinces. The report shows that the year just
It was also decided that His Excel-
should be transferred to the Board of Finance,
CHINA'S CONSTITUTION.
PEKINO, November 6th, Duke Tsai Tse and seven other members of the Government have been appointed to draft a constitution for China.
Prince Ching has been appointed President of the Senate.
The Board of Civil Appointments and the Board of Rites are to be
GAMBLING TO BE SUPPRESSED
IN KWANGTUNG.
concluded has been marked by considerable growth in Dearly arry phase of the work of the baresa. In 1909-10 the total number ot abolished. schools in operation was 4,531, as'ogminst 4,424 the previous year. The total enrollment reached 587,317, not including 4,346 pupils enrolled in the schools of the Moro province, which is administered independently of the Bureau, The report further shows that the enrollment in the higher grades in increasing. During the past year the average number of primary grades was 407,592, as compared with 398,837 the previons year; interiaediate 17,144, as pared with 14,728, and secondary 2.429, as com- pared with 1,877,
STATIONMA S Prima DHE AT
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eam-
The Chinese stationmastor at Yaumati Hail-
way Station appeared before M. J. E. Wood at the Magistracy on Saturday to charge a Chinese with assault.
The ovideos was to the elect that the de
the station and asked for a ticket, bat was refused. fendant, who had been suffering from fits, came to
PEKING, November 6th.
The Board of Finance has decided
of the British 13.5 gun in 1909, and that they have long been trying to make a gun to beat it..
Moreover, they are introducing a new shell having greater devastating effects.
TSAR AND KAISER AT POTSDAM.
LONDON, November 5th. The Tsar has arrived at Potsdam, where he was met by the Kaiser in the presence of the German Princes and the Imperial Chancellor (Dr. Bethmann-Hollweg).
LATER.
The Tsar's arrival at Potsdam, on a visit to the Kaiser, was marked by an imposing military display. Crowds of police were everywhere.
There were no decorations in the streets.
to order that all new taxes in the Kwangtaug province should be devot ed to replacing the taxes on gambling,
Socialist placards summoning a which will he abolished.
demonstration against the Tear were The new Viceroy (Chang Ming Ki) removed and the demonstration broke
up peaceably,
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CORRESPONDENCE,
THE RAFALEWSKI CONCERT,
[TO THE EDITOR OF "THE HONGKONG
DAILY PERSS."
At the dinner at the Palace in the evening no speeches were made.
LONDON, November 6th. The Russian and German Foreign Ministers, and the German Chancel- lor, Dr. Bethmann-Hollweg, have
buoy The Taumati furry launch Wan Ying, which had been observed leaving her wharf at Hongkong, was seen bearing down on the small craft. Whatever happened in the interval is not certain. The men on the police bost declare that P. C. Tras flashed his fump fully a dozen times without eliciting any re- rowing boat was not visible until it was too late to avert disaster. This much is certain The launch ran down the rowing boat, striking Ler on the port bow, and capsizing her. All the occupants, with one exception, were thrown into the water. The exception was one of the bost- men who managed to leap on to the lunch. Immediately the launch was stopped and every effort made to rosons the men in the water. P. C. True and one of the boatmen could not be found, although the search was continued till Inte. The police were at once apprised of the occurrence, and they had the coxswain arrested on a charge of manslaughter. Tho body of the police officer was brought to the surface. A slight wound was visible on the
harbour was dragged neré morning, sud. the
hand, but not improbably this was caused by
the drag.ing operations. The other body bas not yet been found,
It is a tragic coinoidence that P. C. Tras
should have met his death on the first anniver- eary of his arrival in the Colony. He came to transport Rewa. He was then transport
Hongkong on November 4th last year on the
elerk in the Army Service Corpe, but did not remain long in this service, as he joined the polies in April last. He was stationed in the Central District for a few months and was then
* promising one.
drafted into the Water Police. He proved himself very efficient and bis future was regarded good pricketer, having stood second in the but
ito was a particularly.
ting averages of the R.E. and Departmentala for last season, and his advent aizong the police was hailed with entisfaction. Deceased leaves a young wife in Englaud, to whom deep sympathy will be extended in her baresromont. He was
a member of the St. John's Lodge of Masons (3.C.). The funeral will take ploce this after-
noon.
early inauguration of the promised Parlia-Later he came back with three or four Chinese,
Hongkong, 4th November, 1910. SE-I suelose copy of programme playa/l ment. Some of the Councillors, it seems and again the complainant refused to allow him were prepared to recommend the immediate to travel. Defendant, however, insisted, and ia by me to the late King Carlas of Portugal had audiences with the Kaiser and coxswain of the ferry launch, was placed in the
consisting, as you will sos, of the Fantasia the Tear, respectively.
Beethoven's Appassionata Sonata, followed by THE JAPANESE EMPEROR'S Asked by his Worship why he did not allow Chopin's Nocturne Bol Maj. Etudes Nos.
BIRTHDAY.
No anonymously signed communications that establishment of Parliament, but the gener- the scuffle whick easued the stationmaster was Chromatica of Bach, Sohumaon's Carnival,.
Age already uppeared in other papers will be Orders for extra copies of DAILY PER
al attitude was one of indecision. Our assaulted. Peking correspondent was able to telegraph
should be sent before 11 am. on day of the news on Friday that an Imperial Edint defendant to travel, the stationmaster said re-12, 7, 3. (Op. 10), Valen, Polonaise, la bomol, Publication. After that hour the mpply i had been issued announcing the decision to /gulations provided that people suffering fronts Ballada, Rafalewski, and Liszt's Rhapsodis No.
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inaugurate the Parliament within three years. Throughout the Empire the nouncement has been hailed with jubilation, as a people's victory, and as marking a long and definite step towards the ideal of government of the people, for the people. and by the people. The motives and aspirations prompting the demand altogether admirable, and we can only hope the resulting improvement in the administra TONGKONG (Price: IVA, DES VEUT BOAD U LONDON OFFICE: 131, Freer Senger. EC tion will come up to the general ex-
pectution.
DEATH. On October 31st, ut Shanghai, C. W. KLEINENOW, His Imperial Russian Majesty's Consul-General, ngod 55 years.
The Daily Press.
HONGKONG, NOVEMBER 7TH, 1910.
downfall cannot be averted."
aro
The German mail of the 5th October was delivered in London on the 4th inst.
The Hon. Mr. C. Mol. Messer has brou ap. pointed Vice-Chairman of the Liensing Board daring the absence from the Colony of the Hon Mr. A M. Thomson, or until further notice,
The as. Rubi bas now plunged her dag. On Friday she showed no colours at all, but on Saturday she hoisted the Blare and Stripes.
The Volunteers went into camp on Saturday si Customs Pass. Notwithstand og the unpro pitions nature of the weather a good number answered the roll cell.
were not allowed to board the trains.
His Worship-I don't see anything about fits in the regulations (Laughter.)
Defendant was discharged, and bis Worship gave complainant some advice as to his future
conduct.
HARMSTON'S CIRCUS.
There was a complete change of programme at the Cirens ou Saturday night, when many novelties were introduced. The tent at Causeway Bay still covers large attendances nightly, and although the abow has been rauning for a wok its popularity is rot on the wane. This is due to the many clorex and exciting turns on the programme. On Saturday night Willie and Jennis Hariston-Love appeared in their daring
LONDON, November 5th. The Hon. Arthur H. J. Walsh,
THE NEW FRENCH CHAMBER.
At the Magistracy on Saturday Ab Lọ, the .
dock shurgud with the manslaughter of Police Constable Trus. Captain Lyons, Deputy Sup perintendent of Police, attended to prosecute,
and Mr. Shenton, from the office of Messrs.. - Destou, Looker & Deacou, appeared for the de- fence.
Capt. Lyons said he must ask for a romand. as he was not yet in possession of the full de-
Mr. Shenton--I ask your Worship to consider the question of bail. This is one of those cases which it is extremely difficult to prove. It is for the proscention to prove criminal or wilful negligence. I must ask for bail,.
Capt. Lyons-The police havo no objection to bail being granted.
His Worship--He is a master employed by a firm, I suppose?
6. Is there really an audience here for this? If so, I will play the above con amore on or before Wednesday next for a small guarantee of M.V.O., His Majesty's Master of Cere-tails and only one body had been recevered. artist osaact show his talent in small works, monies, called at the Japanese Em- $300. In your notice you suggest that an Chopin was great in small things, and decidedly bassy on Thursday to tender King small in great works. A pianola oan nufor George's congratulations on the occa- tunately mangle the works of the great sion of the Mikado's birthday. Beethoven, as well as most amateurs, but it takes a Rabenstoin to play the little Rondoalls Tures of Mozart, a piece which meat school girls would utterly despise. It is not the piece one plays that shows the artist, but the inter- praation thereof; otherwise in what way has Adalina Patti boon a great artiste, filling the Albert Hall, London, as she has done, by sing- ing "Comin' thro' the Ryo," Home. Sweet sents a majority of Moderates in the Home," etc. F: As Oscar Wilde has truly Chamber, who supported M. Briand, remarked, "It is not the profandity of the the Premier, against the Socialists and abject in hand that interests one, but the treatment by the author, or interpreter." Is extreme Radicals. it beautifully expressed? That in everything, but surely every tyra in art understands this.- Tours, etc.
M. BAFALEWSKI.
A DIM LIGHT
-- LONDON, November 5th. The new French Chamber repre-
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SAN FRANCISCO IMMIGRATION OFFICER SUSPENDED:
San Francisco, Oc', 27th. Hart H. North, commissioner of immigra. -An interesting case was beard at the Magis tracy on Saturday when J. McGinty, master of tion at this fort, has been suspended from of the as: Ban Cheng, was charged with falling office by direction of Secretary Nagel of the
Mr. Shenton-No, this is the soxswain, your Worship.
His Worship-For some from?
Mr. Shenton--The Yaumati Ferry Company. His Worship--Will they secure him? Mr. Shenton-Yes, I am instracted by thom. His Worship In a substantial amount? Mr. Shouton-Ok, yes, Your Worship will take their bond, I suppose? They are a very wealthy Company.
His Worship-Will they find a bond in $5,000?
Mr. Shanton-I will see, your Worship, It is a good deal of money.
His Worship A bond, you s88, It is a serious charge.
Mr. Shenton-Manslaughter, quite so, your Worship.
His Worship-Then I will make it that ba
to ssuse a light to be exhibited on his steamer department of commerce and labour. The
Defendant, on being asked by Mr. B. B. specific charge against him is laxity in the will have to sign a personal bond for $1,000 also. Hallifer, if he admitted the offence, said he performance of his dut knew nothing about it, as he was asleep at fir
double jockey not, an event which was noisily approeisted by the spectators. The Dountos in ONE of the arguments used to influence the
troduced their French poodles, wonders of canine REGENT to sloten the period of prepara-
sagacity, whose head balancing and other remark ablu feats wore a feature of the show, The Kolters tion for the inauguration of a Parliament
gave a remarkable performates on the horizontal has been that, under existing conditions,
bars, and the Weitzmann Troupe again added China is in danger of being partitioned.
to their thrilling tara on the flying trapeze. Even Prince THAI Hous, the REGENT'S
The Kavanagh Brothers gave an exceptionally brother, is represented as having employed this
clever juggling performance, and one which, argument in a telegram to the ReaENT last
when seen, is bound to be appreciated. The week. His Imperial Highness is reported
evolutions of eight Shetland ponies, introduced to have also urged that "unless a Parlia- At to-morrow's meeting of the Sanitary by Mr. Willie Hazmston Love, both surprise mant be speedily summoned and the Govern-Board the report of the committee with regard and pleased. They waltzed and want through ment act in unison with the people, China's to three complaints against the city conservancy the figures of square dances with astonishing The vagus. contractor will be considered Reports frem graos and skill. Professor Rougal's five tigare
werealso requisitioned to satisfy the public apper time. the Government Analyst and Bacteriologist on
His Worship-Yon plead not guilty, then ? ness of these Assertions is characteristically the public water supplies will also be submitted, tite for seusstion. Stripes marked unceasingly, Defendant-Well, I did not see it; I can t
but fixed by the keen eye of the trainer and ex-plead guilty or not guilty. Chinese. We are not told whether the
An extract of meteorological observations danger of partition threatens from policies made at the Hongkong Observatory shows that couraged by the crack of the whip, they gave Hi Whips Four responsibility ns'j
that was really wonderful, master of the an exhibition pursued in China by Foreign Powers, or during the month of October the rainfall was Brano also lolled in the arena and testifled to the
Defendant-Then fat not guilty, according whether the fear is inspired by circum-.045 of an inou. The averago maxium tompers skill of Mr. Rougal as a trainor of wild beasts. to what my men tai mu
P.C. Patterson then gave evidence. He stances which are purely domestic, such as
are for that period was 79.7 and the average. Ficolo and Flori, who never fail to raise a stated that at 5.10 am on the 1st inst. this San the determination evinced by the people in all minimum temperature 72 degrees. There were laugh, made the audience langh with them, Cheungwa moored at the wharf and it had no and Hayes and Shadow, the clowns, were abreast light exhibited. The bow projected beyond the parts of the empire to secure the establish. 237.9 hours of sunshine during the month.
Wort
green light of the wharf was of the times instants" from the realm of ment of an Imperial Parliament at the earliest possible date. It is undeniable that
buffootory. The circus is certainly a good ene, and those who have not seen it should embrace in may Chinese minds the inpression exists that the disintegration of the Chinese Empire is threatened by the action of the Foreign Powers, this idea being created in
His Majesty the King has not been advised to exercise his power of disallowance with respect to Ordinance No. 19 of 1910, entitled -
the oppportunity this week. Those who have
An Ordinanes toranthorize the Appropriation of a cupplementary Sum of Three hundre. and will probably go again. Dollars and thirty-two Cents, to datray the fourteen thousand five hundred and thirty-three Charges of the Year 1909.
There will be a matines on Wednesday after. noon, starting at four o'clook,.-
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The chief offiour, called for the defence, said that daylight as thing in when the polics
BIG FIRE IN BRITISH COLUMBIA.
San Francisco, Oct. 27th.
A great fire. swept through the business district of Victoria, British Columbia, to-day and destroyed a number of the buildings, The loss will reach $1,500,000.
SPAIN AND THE RELIGIOUS ORDERS.
Madrid, Oct. 27th. The discussion of the bill prohibiting the
establishment in the kingdom of Spain of any now religious orders without specific
came on board. The lap had become dim with smoke and the trimme took it down and put another in its place, nempe de de cons
His Worship decided to register a conviction, authority of the State, has been commenced but let defendant go with a cautioni
in the Berate.
The case was adjourned for one week, bail being fixed at $5,000 and a personal bond of $1,000
THE CHINESE POSTAL SERVICE.
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It is reported that the Board of Posts and Communications are confronted with several dificulties in maraming the control of the Pont Ofoes. First rail they have to find money to pay the debt, amounting to over a million taula, which the Post Offices owe the Customs; they have to quit the present P.O.
which are the property of the Custo
and thirdly, there is the question of a Postmaster.
and, France, the former sgress to appoint s
General, at by an understanding between China
Frenchman to this important post in the erant of her taking over the control of the port-offices
from the Castoma.