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a word, His ExCELLENCY said, appears to be that the staff of the departinent was insufficient. We am inclined to think expert inquiry now would result in a similar report, for there has certainly been much in the publie grumbling concerning the work of the Department which indicates either inexcusable remiss-
ness or sheer inability to cope with the
volume of work on haud. His ExcelENCY,
fact, mentioned in the course of his speech that the Public Works Department]
"always engaged in the Sisyphean task of trying to overtake arrears.". He mentioned
We
Minister fled.
A medical college party of thirty headed by a Japanese doctor has left to rendor medical aid to the revolu- tionaries.
{THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
THE REICHSTAG-AND, THE MOROCÇO QUESTION,
LONDON, November 11th. Berlin telegrams report the resumption of the Morocco debate in the Reichatag.
Dr. Wiemer (Radical) said he did not grudge France the lion's share provided.
[THROUGH BRUTEE'S AGENCY.]
THE DURBAR.
LONDON, November 11th.
RANDOM REFLECTIONS,
These are days when history, is being made China, which memed to lag behind the other nations of the world, is proving her up-to-dato- noss by going in for a rovolation, and like the other countries whose example she is following
King George, prior to his departure for she seems likely to most with success in the India, had a long conference with Mr.terprise success at least so far as the over- throw of the existing government is concerned. Asquith. A meeting of the Privy Council To say more would not be wise, for even tho was also held at Buckingham Palace, at most optimistis ara doubtful as to China's the executive functions of the Crown during which the Special Commission to exercise
His Majesty's absence, consisting of Prince Arthur of Connaught, the Archbishop of
Cantorbury, Baron Löreburn and Ford. Morley, was appointed. DEPARTURE OF THEIR MAJESTIES
LONDON, November 12th. Their Majesties left Loudon for India yesterday, receiving a great oration. They drove in an open lundan with postitions and an escort of Horse Guards from Busk- ingham Palace to Victoria Station, being accompanied by the Prince of Wales and Princess Mary...
The Chinese at Yokohama, Kobe, and Nagasaki are subscribing liber- ally towards the funds of the Revolu-lasting understanding was reached. He
Large crowds had assembled at the tionaries.
pointed out that the Crown Prince's appear station, and on the platform was a dis- ante in the House and his attitude during tinguished gathering of three hundred
General Chan-piao, the refugee
We UNEASINESS IN MANCHURIA.
The speech was greeted with shouts of approval from the Left und with loud. laughter from the Coutre party.
immediate future;----
ders of the great ampiro to note the progres Still, it is something for us living on the bor of a movement which is far-reaching in
its possibilities. Wo bava loog boca accustomed to. unrest and rovolt ìm China, and fow there wore who thought that this outbreak was unlike the others doomed to stera repression after's visionary gleam of ano- cass, but success has followed success, and tho movement has become so widespread that thoro seems to be little hops of the Manchus being able sorry for the reigning dynasty, and the general to hold their position. Nobody is particularly opinion seems to be that the condition of the country canol be much worse under a new régime than it is at present.
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When the Chinese talk about Manchu op pression and the people groaning undor their mirule, it has to be remembered that this is a seonpy the higher positions, but the rutors pleasing little fiction. The Manchus may
the army of petty officials are Chinese, the people, those who squeeze them, are thom- so that, after all, those who harass and oppress selves Chiasso," China wants to be delivered from the Chinese as well as the Manchus, and being established by the new government, then if there are any hopes of purer administration
it will have the support of all right thinking people. But-on that subject I feel aliost as. pessimistic as Edgar Allen Poo's raven with its perpetual "nevermore,"
leo that the Head of the Department is commander of the revolting Wuchane the speeches of Herr Heydebrand and Barouincluding every member of the Royal of most provinces, the mandarins, and al "overweighted," and that some form Division, looking haggard, has arrived Hertling already had their echo abroad, and Family, Ambassadors, the Premier, and I of decentralisation seemed desirable.
ho regretted exceedingly that the work of members of the Cabinet, the Archbishop This,
can.
well believe, especially with his family at Nagasaki, where
ponce should be so. jeopardised: whon we contraut the duties and he is staying at a Japanese inn under
of Canterbury, Dominion and Colonial responsibilities of the Director. of Public
representatives, and India Office officials. the protection of police. Works in Hongkong with those, say, of
The guard of honour was furnished by any of the more highly paid chief engineers
the Coldstream Guards. The aboro Clarota, imported from the well- of the London municipal districts.
known firm of CHAS, RAŃCOURT ET imagine that an exhaustive juquiry such FIL, ARE OF EXCAPTIONAL VALUE and as the Unofficial Members of Council have Guarantood to be genuine Chateau Wine Lasked for will be nowhore more welcomed of Figo Vintaga. Clarets from the celebrated Chateaux above mentioned are too well-known to contoisseurs to need further commout, and we can con fidently recommend them se matury and
in Sao condition.
thun in the Public Works Department. itself. Should the inquiry which H. E. the GOVERNOR is now about to make sbow in its results that an increased staff is neces, sury, it will obviously be to the best interests
economical
in the end than having important public
ToKro, November 12th.
An uneasy situation is developing in Manchurio.
·
A society for the maintenance of Peace has been formed. at "Mukden,
Herr Schultz (Imperialist) said that never had a storm of indignation swept over the land as over these Treaties. An English Minister seemed to be ordering Germans to halt, “ recalling the days when foreigners ruled us. Those days are beyond
recall."
LATER.
After the National Anthem but boon played the King bade farewell and had an animated conversation with several of those out the National Anthem was again played. present. As the train stabmed
Queen Alexandra aud Prince Arthur of Connaught accompanied their Majesties to Portsmouth.
The mafcking of Monday in Hongkong was an experience which was enjoyed by most people who went out to do the sights. The crowds ware so happy, so hilarious, and so good- humoured that one folt it difficult to refrain from sharing in their joy. True, they did not
after all, that may well be forgiven in the always observe the strict letter of the law, but great excitement of the occasion,
A. S. WATSON & CO. works indefinitely hung up through the aim is to enlist international sym-di-pos on Thursday, was yesterday and military, gathering, guards of honour, in ocurrion which the outait, though it is
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with the work of the Department. But the chief gause is doubtless to be found
The troops are on the point of
of the Colony that any deficiency should be It includes foreigners. Its objects. - Dr. Bothing-Hollreg, the whole of remedied; as being more
On arrival at Portsmouth their Majes are vague. It is considered that its whose speech was received with marked
tios were received by a brilliant naval cleared by the House in a passionate re- and massed bands. The King and Queen to see happen again. One feature which was buke administered to Iferr Heydebrand, who boarded the Malia, and when the Royal reminiscent of Mafeking night in Great is popularly known as the "uncrowned Standard was broken from the masthead the Britain was the determination of the yonag King of Prussia." The Chancellor said that Victory fired calutes.
bloods to make everybody celebrate the The royal luncheon party on board includ-unenthusiastic were forced in some places to
event. be regretted the words used the Reiched Quesu Alexandra, Princess
Those who appeared lakewarm or
slag regarding Great Britain which were Princess Victoria, the Prince of Wales and holders and shopkeepers who were disinclined to Maud, jubilate by firing orackers, and several house. not usual in a parliament with a sense of Pricass Mary. Afterwards some time was make any display were compelled to buy eraskers Tesponsibility. They wore words of taken up in saying farewell before this and discharge them. This was like the oro vds passion going beyond all bounds and myst Medina proceeded seawards.
at Home, who forced men of pro-Boer sympathies horm the German Empire. A strong man At Spithead the Medina was met by to join in the fus mush against their wiches. the first division of the Home Float and the As I said before, this conduct may be tolerated need not over be carrying the sword. He first cruiser squadron, which escorted her for once, but it must not occur again, or
part of the way down the Channel. The will be trouble. Those who exercise force will royal daval procession was unrivalled for impressiveboes, including as it did ten of the finest battleships and cruisers in the
In the system under which contracts are mutiny. The protection of foreigners let. His ExceLovey, who indicated this
has been assumed by the Japanese us one of the subjects he purposes to inves- rigate, remarked that very large ten-Consul at Mukden: ders are let to contractor who, fre quently sublet them, and again they are sub-let. In many cases, even during His EXCELLENCY's short experience here, the original contractor las failed, and his security has not been enough to cover his liabilities. Any additions or alterations
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made in the tenders vitiate the contract, and generally litigation or arbitration, frequent- ly adverse to the Goverment, follows... His EXCELLENCY mentioned that he discussed this matter only a few days before his death witli the late Colonial Secretary, who -expressed the same views, au! His Ex-
CELLENCY informed the Council that he had LONGKONG OFFICE: 10A, DES VETA ROAD C decided to go fully into the question, and LONDON OFFICE: 431. FLEET SZERET. EC
The Daily Press.
HONGKONG, NOVEMBER 13TH, 1911.
(THROUGH | ERȘTEL'S AGENCY.]
INCENDIARISH AT FOOCHOW
LONDON, November 9th. The Manchus at Foochow unsuccessfully attempted to burg the foreign settlement. The Republicans executed 27 incendiaries.
~ BOMBARDMENT. OF HANYANG.
LONDON, November 13th. Eautor's correspondent at Peking tele- graphs that it is reported that the Imprei. alists have begun to bombard Huuyang.
"PARTITIONING OF CHINA,” Yuan Shi Kai has tolographed that there'
only deferred doing so until the pressure of work in connection with the estimates was out of the way. In any case ho intended to go into it before the contract for Tytam Tukare dissensions among the rebel leaders, and
is let. We believe we are correct in saying that General Li Yuan Hong, with whom
must openly say that there were forces at work which were more concerned with the impending elections than with Morocco.
The German Press generally condemnus the altitude of the Crown Prince.
LONDON, November 12th, The Kaiser, it is nailerstood, hasstrongly disapproved- of the attitude of the Crown
Prince, who is not to attend further debates.
NEW UNIONIST LEADER.
HÉ ABONAR LAW SELECTED.
Longon, November 11th,
world...
ME CHURCHILL'S PRONOUNCE-
MENT...
And that there is another force.
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there
selection of a newspaper editor for the president. ship of the new republic of Kwangtung. A man who has been in the position of a critis and who has told others what they ought to do should be given the opportunity of testing the policy which he advocated. At any rate it is give rise to others, as I have no doubt that the one way of silencing one critic, though it may
might be clamouring for recognition also. gentlemen boasting the largest circulations
There is some bing very wise after all in the
LONDON, November 11th. All shades of opinion auite in welcoming Mr. Churchill's speech as dasuring the maintenance of naval supremacy at all costs. Lord Charles Beresford, speaking et Portsmouth, assured Mr. Churchill that if The fall-dress debate on the Budget took the Navy and stopped his almost feminine saat oratorical display on the occasion, and filled he took a national and imperial interest in place on Thursday. The anofficials made the animosities in its administration, he would colamas of the newspapers with their words of Beresford.
policy. On the whole the Government may congratulate itself on having got off so lightly, though nasty things were said about some of our public buildings. The Post Office and the Law Courts may offend certain aesthetic fakes, bat, after all, like the man with the wart on his
that in the case of the Law Courts the Yuan Shi Kai' has been negotiating, shows In the Lobby of the House of Commons Government had finally to disperse alto signs of agreeing to a peaceful compromise, Tus criticism of the Colonial Estimates gather with the contractor, and the men China south of the Yagtae becoming re. Bonar Law would be the new Unionist have no more loyal supporter than Lord Gríticíam and acndemnation of Government,
in the Legislative Council last week, 23 since engaged on the work hire head 7. perhaps, must necessarily always be the directly employed by the Government. It case, centered chiefly on the public works would seem to be well worth while inquising for which appropriations are asked. The how far it will be possible to follow this :lissatisfaction very generally expressed in example in all future public works. this connection in the Colony, and voiced
by the Unofficial Mcwbers of the Council,
has culminated in a demand for a Com *** We have to notify our readers that there mission of Inquiry into the working of the will be no issue of the Hongkong Daily Preseto
morrow, it having been decreed presumably,
publicou and Manchuria and Chilli remain ing monarchical, while the other provinces are to choose their own government. Much depends on the attitude of General Clmúg, who is controlling the situation.
YUAN SHI EAL REFUSES
PREMERSHIP.
LATER.
last night the general belief was that Mr.
leader. The supporters of Mr. Auston Chamberlain and of Mr. Walter Long are unable to adjust their differences.
It is reported that Mr. Balfour has declined
will receive the Order of Merit.
LATER.
TEST CRICKET.
LONDON, November 10th. Glorious weather favoured the.com-
aPeerage, but-that it is expected that be tinuation of the match between Mary.ose, we get used to them and they cesse to
lebone and, South Australia at Adelaide' worry 18. The selection of Mr. Bouar Law for the 363. Warner contributed 151. His ex- the Colonial balance sheet or statement of ag Marylebone brought their score. up to If the Hon. Mr. Hewett's interpretation of leadership of the Unionist party is coo-hibition was masterly, only giving one counts be correet, Hongkong's financial posi- chance. Foster made 156 His was a fine tion is not so good as it has been made out, hat all-round lucky display.
Public Works Department, especially by the revolutionary organization that to regard to the delays in the execution of day shall be observed by the Chinese in the
Yui Shi Hai has again telegraphed to important public works. During the past Colony asa publip holiday to celebrate the birth tho Throne, refusing to accept the oflice offirmed. five yours these seemingly interminablo of the Kwangtung Republic. Only the tele-Premier. delays have been the subject of much com- grams received in the course of the day will plaint and have unquestionably provedbe distributed to subscribers to-morrow very costly to the Colony. In asking for
The French Mail of the 10th October was this inquiry the unofficial members. hope delivered in Londen on 9th November, that means will be suggested whereby a repetition of such delays will in future The author of the personal sketch of Sun Yat be prevented, and the general result Sou, which we reproduce on page 6 from a be beneficial alike to the Government Reid, formerly editor of the China Mail and London paper, is, we understand, Mr. Thos, H. and the community. - E. the GoVERNOR hier of the Straits Times. when referring to this demand in the course
Mossrs. Graca & Co., of Pedder Street, the of his reply on the debate, confessed that well-known dealers in postage stamps, include there are several matters in connection among their specialities for Christmas a popular with the Public Works Department with postage stamp album, and a useful selecting which he has long been dissatisfied, noteses for the pocket which is appropriately name HIS EXCELLENCY. Was careful to say, witli "The Facile," They also advertise a fine display
the able, concientious, hard-working and of Raphael Tuck's Christrosa Cards. efficient Director of Public Works," in whom Colonel Les Febiger, commanding the 6th ba, like his predecessor in office, has the United States Infantry, and now stationed at greatest confidence; but with "the system," Camp Keithley, Mindanao, has been designated some of the disadvantages of which is as the representative of the United States to EXCELLENCY enumerated. As, however, attend the coronation ceremonies of the now His EXCELLEROY a few weeks ago, decided King of Siam, which are to be observed the first
week in December at Bangkok.
THE WAR IN TRIPOLI.
FIERCE FIOHTING.
All his colleagues have given assurances that they will support bim' loyally,
The meeting of the party called for Monday will therefore be unanimous.
Mr. Austen Chamberlain and Mr. Walter Long will propose the nomination of Mr. Bonur Law as leader.
Mr. Bonar Law has intimated his accept-
LONDON, November 11th. The Arals made a series of attacks
then again gathered in the oasis, firing on yesterday in Tripoli upon several trouts, and
the Italian rear. The attacks were repulsed.auce of the leadership.
An expedition will be despatched-to clear out the oasis.
LATER.
South Australia made 85 for wickets when stumps were drawn.
THE LIVERPOOL CUP.
LONDON, November Lith.
as the importarbable Colonial Treasurer remain foured quite uuruffed after the bold assertion of a deficit instead of a credit balance we may take it that all is well. At the same time the criti cism as to the form in which the accounts ara prosouted stands good. It may be according to while the accounts are presented in that form. form prescribed by the Colonial Office, but
for the Secretary of State it might be possible to prepare another statement drawn upin secord with "business ideas which may be readily auderstood by the ordinary business mad
..
The race for the Liverpool Autumn Cup, run yesterday at Liverpool, resulted na follows
Trepida... Willaura
Mustapha
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(Winter) --L (Huxley) 2 (Sazby)
There were 14 starters. The betting was 11 to 2 against Trepida, 7 to 1 against Willaura, and 8 to 1 against
Trepida won by two lengths, and a head
The practice dances for St. Andrew's "Ball made a good beginning on Thursday, and logzf Soots are doing the charitable by instructing Southrone in the difficult movements of the Strathspey and reel. As we know there are always
Succour, Willaura and Desinan. On en potioned by the committes bring children. Trepida soon settled down and drew to people whopspoil fus, and so it is hero. Peopl the front, being followed by Hamerton, who ought to know better bring their dogs to tering the straight Willaura and Mustapha with them. Surely the protests which have challenged the leader, but could make no been made will result in a discontinuation of the ball, and parents who ought to read the
impression, Trepida winning easily. King the offences."
THE CHRISTMAS MAIL.
Telegrame from Rome report that a fight Saturday by the dreadic. It was much heavier Mustapha.
The Christmas parvels mail left for Home on hours. The Turks made a desperate effort Parcels Fost counter at the Govoral Post took place yesterday at Tripoli lasting seven than last year," All day on Friday the to recover Fort Hamideh, but were repulsed. Office was thronged by people dispatching separated second and third.
LONDON, November 12th. parcels to their friends in the Old trian steamer front Tripoli reports fighting upon the dispatch with which this most im Telegrams from Malta state that an Aus. The officials in charge of that department were on Friday of the fiercest description. The portant branch of the pestsl business was car. kept eroondingly busy, and are to be commended Arabs made savage rushes close to the Ita- ried through Titel Burdon was 1,767, as lian trenches and many hand to hand com- dispatched to the United Kingdom was 1,769, bats took place. There were heavy casualties which 1.352 were ordinary parcals and 417
jasured parcels,
on both sides.
William was fourth,
RODERICK CANDOM.