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TSAKI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA AND HONOLULU, of FRIDAY, 20th Oct.,; at 1. F..
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MR. FISHER'S RETURN TO
AUSTRALIA,
HIS VIEWS ON THINGS
IN GENERAL.
The Prime Minister, Mr. Andrew Fisher, when interviewed on board the RM.S. Osterly on arrival at Perth, was wreathed in smiles showing no signs of the shook which he received on reading Mr. Stead's alleged interview. One of his staff observed; "Ho got the shock of his life at Colombo. I never saw a man so thunder struok as he was on reading that interview printed by Mr. Stead." Mr. Fisher had a cop?.
of the Ceylon Observes, of July 29, containing the text, and teclared It is the only copy ou
the ship, and I couldn't part with it.“
Pressed to say comething more, the Prime | Minister, who was somewhat reticent, vaidin There's really nothing moro for ms to say. All I said at Colombo I think will coverthe ground definitely. You might add, Lower would have been stupid of me to barp zaid wo should hand down the Union Jack and heist our
Why, on the face of it, apart from 800. timentality, we couldn't hoist our own dag, for it is always Rying hore. Under the new marul preoment, our ships will dy at the stern the White Ensigu as a symbol of the authority of the Crown, and at the Jaclestaff the Common- wealth flag."
Mr. Fisher was asked if he wished to say any thing is reply to the criticism of his political opponents. His answer was to romark. caustic vein, about "political patriots," Some- one mentioned that Mr. Deakin had refrained from critjaising the stinged-remorka to Mx- Stead. Mr. Fisher replied, with a smile, "Oh, yea. Mr. Deakin knows how these things are worked,
WEATHER REPORT.
On the 7th at 11:55 am-Tho depression lying over the Yellow Ben yesterday has moved into the N. part of the Son of Japan.
The barometer has risen couskiotably over China, Foraiosa and Tongking, and to a slight extent at the Southern Stationa
Pressure is still high over the Pacifle to the E. of Japan, and over the S part of the China Ses. It is relatively low oror the N. part of the China So
over the Northern shores of the Chiun Sex.
Moderate N.E. and E: winds are indicato
Hongkong rainfall for the 24 hours ending. at 10a.m. to-day, 0.56 fuches.
to-day is as follows:-
The forecast for the 24 hours ending at noon
Forecast.--
DISTRICT Hongkong & Neighbourhosil
Formosa Channel
Same as No. Le
South coast of Chius between] Samo as No.
Hongkong and Lamocks,}
South coast of Chiu tete Same as No. 1.
Bongkong and Hainan.. J
** N.E. and E. winds, moderate; showery.
CHINA COAST METEOROLOGICAL
Station,
-1 VIostock.
Oshima
To questions, Mr. Fisker said: "Wo were Nemaro anxious to see the Declaration of London Hakodate amondod is certain particulars. It was explained Tokio by the British Ministers that the amendments Kochi were not then practicable. Under those vir Nagasak cumstances the attitude adopted by us was that, Kagoshima whilst the Declaration was not perfect, it was Osl too.
good to throw away, and was great advance Naha in the direction of framing a code of interna Tahi'jima tional law. Moreover, by further negotiation Bonia Is. with the Powers amendments and improvements Chatoo seem possible in the near future, Tho debate Weihaiwel on this question formed the most suitable Hankow opportunity for pressing on the Imperial Kiakiang Government the advisability of consulting Shanghai the Dominions before negotiations were en- Gutzlaff tered into and agreements arrived at which Sharp Penk would affect them. I ou glad to say that is Amoy futuro, wherever possible, we will be conaulted. Swntow I consider this the important feature of the Taiboka conference When the full report of the pro- Taidi ceedings istrable, it will be seen that many Tainan important enbjogte word dealt with in a satis Koshun factory manner.
Pescadores
"It is difficult tray what England's opinion Canton of Australia is, but I am quite content that we | Hongkong are beginning to rus və much more attention Vict Peak from investors and from the immigration point Gap Rork of view.
REGISTER,
September 7th-AT AM,
The future of the Labour movement in Wachow England I canselor is assured. The growth | Heikow may be slower than ia Australia, but nothing Pakhoi...... can stop its progress. The English Labour Phulion Party are, of course, pleased at the saccess of Tourane the party in Australia Some look forward to C. St. James ... visiting the Commonwealth and personally Apari inquiring into the operation of our laws and Manila industrial conditions...
HAVA
Legaspi Most English people who understand our Bacolo and military projects approve them. This Iloilo is especially so in the case of the universal Cebu military training scheme, which was always Labaan sure of receiving warm approval when referrel to at public gatherings."
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Wind.
Temperature.
Humidity.
Direction.
7 a.29.61 6136 NHK
Ga.30.06
1.9.89
30.01
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EXE
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$29.93
129 96
29.95
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29.89 78 71 NW
9 a 29.93 79 78 NNW
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9 B
21.91 81
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29 91 64
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Weather.
F. G. Tiga, Director. Hongkong Obervatory, September 7th, 1911.
↑ BAROMETER, reilugod 13 33 degrees Fahrenheit'on the level of the sea in inches, tenths and hundredths. TEMPERATURE, in the shade, in dogroes Fabreg
heit
humidity of air anti-ated with mafuturo being 180.
3 Gary, in percentage of saturation, the
4 DIRECTION or Wise, to two points.
When asked how be regarded the renewal of tlie alliance between Britain and Japan for 10 years. Mr. Fisher merely answered: "I agree with the policy the renewal of the allisuce."
Losion," be said, "gave us a very hearty welcome. Everywhere the receptions were me fraternal greetings. With regard to the confi ence, I consider a distinct step in advance was 5 FORCE OF Wish, according to Benfort Scale. made. I place no limit oris growth and, ase-
6 STATE OF WEATHER, ♪ Mud sky, o dotashod fulness. A marked feature was the action of cloud, d. drizzling rain, f fog, g gloomy, la baik, I the Imperial Government is taking representa haing, overcast, pining showers, a squally,
16* | rain, a snow, A thandor, y visibility, w dow (wet) tives into the inner family eirela and unra O RAIN in inches, tonths and hundretha. soryodly laying befers them its international polley. This, I am sira, will inspire confidence and anity of nation, and hoping to settle will go far to prevent difficnities rising,
them when thay đo arise.
HONGKONG METEOROLOGICAL
REGISTER.
Hongkong Observatory, September 7th.
Prarious On Date Où Data
Day ×
at 4
p.m.
"The oppointment of a Commission repes. senting the United Kingdoor and the Domigions to investigate their natural resources is an excellent thing. I have great hopes of mort useful practical information being obtained.
"Tho. naval
val agreement recognises the pride and sentiment of the people of the Common wealth, and should forter the growth of national aspirations. By its provisions for the naval services, the forces will be under the control of Wind Direction... Forceti... the Commonwealth, but ovory provision bes wat
Feather been made for concentration in time of war, when they will form an integral part of the British Flest
With respect to advertising Australia in Cau- ada's fashion, Mr. Fisker said: "My colleague; the Minister for External Affairs, will no doubt- hare something to say on this point when be returns. In my opinion what is most urgently nerded is one building in London for the whole of Australia, to house the Commonwealth and States,
Or
at 4 pm. 10 a..
Barometer ...... Temperature Humidity......
29.74
29.87 29.82
94
83
74
76
West
1
0
ด
0,56
Rain
Highest open sir Temperature on 6th '87 76 Lowest open wir Tempoenture in öfl
"We observed in Loudon displays of great wealth for what seemed to be show or rival-my- neighbont's purposes; but there were others who were the best type of our countrymen; happy in be of service to the Oversca visitors, without ostentation thought of notice. I did not see say sign of racial decay. I saw signs of depletion of the country's young man, who were going abroad, where prospects were brighter. This, of reurao, must in tims bave al
deteriorat ing effect I hope many of those sturdy meu of Sat. the Old Country will be attracted to Australia.
-Fri:
HONGKONG TIDE. TABLE.
From 8th to 14th Septembór, 1911.
HIGH WATER,
H'kong
Mean
Time.
hm.
ft. in.
LOW WATER
Height.
H'Long
Mean
Time.
-hm.
tt. in.
3.4
3:34 )
m 3 6 1.37
4
41
3
42 2 7
7 3 m 2 30 8 m 8 42
9 56 5
9. 21
10.10
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It has been my privilege to be present at Sca two of these brilliant and impressive Coronation
I have witnerand two Kings You. Ceremonies. father and son-enter the Abbey without crowns, and return with them on their hands. All vent well, and their Majesties were everywhere re-i ceived with enthusiasm and goodwill by the Wed. people. I trust the evidence of the present Kioga popularity will be a happy augury for a Tirca 14 m long, prosporons, and peaceful reign,”
11 m 10
Tues,
12 11 22
13
0
0 14
6
1. 32 a 5
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