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of the superstitions regarding graves and Feng shui has been over-emphasised, for while it has undoubtedly operated to restrict prospecting work, pit wher valuable deposits are found it is always possible to have graves moved for a reasonable sum, and it is but seldom that a regard for 'spirits' is allowed to operate to Spancial disadvantage.” Then, again, with the spread of education this factor will lose the | limited importance it now possesses, What handicaps the mining industry in Chips more than anything else is the lack of traus WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS port facilities. The position in that respect a improving year by year as railways-over spread the country. Within the last ton years or so something like seven thousand miles of railway have boon constructed in China and this development has led to cor- *responding progress in the exploitation of China's mineral resources. But good ronds, s we have on more than one occasion urged, are equally as greatly needed as rail
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paper singles out the absence of a good road system as boing the principal cause of the reglect of the mining industry, The
author of the paper bas travelled somewhat
extensively in Chinn, and he writes: Except for a few military roads, now almost impossible, there are no roads in China that is to say, there is no land Per case Fer which is set aside as a right of way, belong
ing to the commonwealth. Throughout the agricultural districts, generally speaking, ...528.40 2.45 the entire area is in private ownership, are between Thore is a constant struggle
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Gazette that The Association for the Advancement of Education" has been exempted from registration under the Societies' Ordinance.
The Tutuh of Canton has complained to the Government that Portugueso mor- chants are carrying on trade in salt in Chinese territory and requested that a protest be made to the Portugues Gov
ernment.
Scenty details · are: available from Malacca concerning the end of a young nasistant-named F. Hy Bowen on the Bukit Amban. It is evident, however, that he met his death in a most tragic manner and that a Javanese tapper in in the custom of the police.
Malacen Rubber Plantations" estate at
At the Magistracy on Saturday a was charged with assaulting a woman
man who was stabbed in the stomach semes
weeks ago and has since been in hospital; He alleged that she held bins whilst her bushand stabbed him. The husband has since cleared out.
Defendant was dis
charged.
The Danish steamer Trinquehar, bound front Bucz to Singapore, put into Colombo owing to the illness harbour on July
of her captain who is laid up with an attack of fever and complication. Cap- tain Licht was taken ashore the next to the General morning and went
Jospital. The Tranquebar resumed her voyage to Singapore in the afternoon,
the chief officer taking command.
Mr. J. H. Burkill, Economic Botanist to the Botanical Survey of India, has, been appointed by the Secretary of State for the Colonies to succeed Mr. Ridley as Superintendent of the Government Botanic Gardens, Singapore. Mr. Barkill will be greatly missed in scientific circles in Calcutta, where he has for some years been Fellow and Examiner in Botany to
of the Asiatic Society of Bengal.
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DR. SUN YAT SEN.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
LEAVER FOR PEKING,
SHANGHAI, August 18th. Dr. Sun Yat Sen has left here for
Paking via Tientsin on the invitation of
President Yuan Shih Kai General
ITALY AND TURKEY.
RENEWED PIGHTING IN TRIPOLI.
LONDON, August 17th.
[TBROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
FRANCE AND MOROCCO.
ANXIETY REGARDING THE PRETENDER'S ACTIVITY.
LONDON, August 18th. A Paris telegram states that there is
A telegram from Rome states that the Italians advanced from Zumba with the object of occupying an important group Buang Haing, who had arranged to of heights in order to cut off the sup-considerable anxiety in France regarding accompany him, refused to leave Shangplies of the enemy from the Tunisian the situation in South Morocco, owing hat at the last moment as a protest frontier. They carried the position after to the activity of the Pretender, El Riba. against the execution of General Hwang ́s hard day's ́Aghting, losing six killed All the Europeans have left Marrakessi
Five officers were Chui and General Chang Chin Winand 88 wounded. Peking. His friends entreated Dr. Sunwounded. The Turkish losses were heavy. not to go, bat he insisted...
TURKEY AND MONTENEGRO.
THE CORONATION OF THE NEW
EMPEROR OF JAPAN.
Tokyo, August 18th. It is officially announced that the coronation of the Emperor Yoshibite will take place at Kyoto in the middle of November 1813.
(THROUGH BOUTBE'S AGENCY,}
THE SITUATION IN ULSTER.
THE ORANGEMEN'S "SOLEMN PLEDGE."
LONDON, August 17th. The programme of the Ulster Demon strations to be held in the latter part of September show that on September 28th the Loyalists will attend a special roligi- uus service and take a solemn pledge and covenant.
FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE.
INSPECTOR CONTRACTS IT.
LONDON, August 17th. An Irish veterinary inspector, named Ball, has contracted foot and-mouth
A KINING OF CHRISTIANS,
LONDON, August 18th. A Reuter's message from Cettinje states that the Christians have risen in the Tur- kish district of Berane, seized two villages
and plundered a town. The Turkish
troops replied, cannonading the Christian villages. The Christians thereupon at-
tacked and razed three Turkish - black- houses 011 the Montenegrin border. Fighting near Berane continued day and night with heavy casualties. The Turks threaten to exterminate the whole of tho Serviau and Christian population in the revolted district.
THE EARTHQUAKE IN TURKEY.
TERRIBLE SCENES.
LONDON, August 18th.
A Constantinople wire states that the American guardship Scorpion having returned to the scene of the earthquake reports that the affairs are much worse than the estimates indicated. Over 3,000
49.40 4.20 navigable streams, and it is only where the University and a Member of Council disease, through being bitten by a bullock have been killed and at least 6,000 in-
nature has been so kind as to gather together in one place all the materials nccessary for the extraction and reduction of the minerals that any industry has been able to
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parts of the country, the streets built in the MESSES. A. WATSON AND COS., MINERAL cities are being extended as roads through- out the surrounding territory and the mineral industry is taking on a new aspect.” No doubt, the construction of railways will kend to the making of reads to serve as feeders of the railways; but road-making seems to have become a lost art to the Chinese, and this is a department of activity in which some of those young Chinese who have becu trained abroad in surveying and engineering could be most usefully employed. Mr. READ in the course of his paper shows that the mineral production of China at the present time is of considerable importanco, but her known resources, he machinery. The firm do not confine them-ing the way across the seas, as thus alone
MR. BONDEN IN GLASGOW,
LONDON, August 17th The freedom of the City of Glasgow has been conferred upon Mr. Borden, the Prime Minister of Canada. In a speech- delivered on the occasion, Mr. Borden dwelt upon the urgent necessity for secur-
jured. It is almost impossible to ap- proach some of the villages owing to the stench of the bodies. Others are simply charred heaps.
The tremors continue. Damaged houses are collapsing. In one village visited the people were still stan
and sitting about in groups brooding over their misfortunes. The relief work is active. The. Oecumenical Patriarch has wired to the Archbishop of Canterbury making an appeal to British generosity.
LATER.
NEW GOVERNOR OF THE BAHAMAN.
LONDON, August 17th. The Hon. Mr. G. R. Haddon-Smith, Since Messrs. A. S. Watson and Com-Colonial Secretary at Sierra Leone, has any inaugurated their new mineral been appointed Governor of the Bahamased, not attempting to help themselves, water factory at Whitfield heyond in succession to Sir W. Grey Wilson, who Causeway Bay, thefr business has de- has retired. veloped to a wonderful extent, and the arm have not been slow. in taking the necessary measures to meet the increased demand for their specialties. “A number of improvements have been introduced in the new factory, until now it is safe to say that there is not another undertaking of a similar kind in the Far East so well equipped in respect of plant and Bays, are great enough to offer ground for selves to the old-fashioned drinks so well the belief in the future. Enaily first in the known to the present generation, but they mineral wealth of China are iron and coal. Are continually putting on the market The anthracite resources of Shansi province public palate, and in the course of a visit some new beverage which appeals to the and adjacent territory have been estimated which a number of pressmen made to the as equal to those of Pennsylvania, and factory on Saturday they were shown while no estimate is possible of the total another new drink, which has not yet amount of bituminous coal, Mr. READ Con- been announced to the public. This visit siders it safe to say that it is also compar-enabled one to see the great changes that BONG KONG ORFIOR: 10A, DE VOUX ROAD O. LONDON Orrick: 131, FLED STREET, E.C.able with that of the United States. It is have been effected in the factory during
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could the Empire he kept together. Great as had been the Empire's work, it would be greater in the future,
LAUNCH OF A CANADIAN STEAMSHIP.
3ER, BORDEN ON EMPIRE ORGANISATION..
LONDON, August 18th. Mrs. Borden, wife of the Prime Minister
steamship. Niagara, built for the Cana dian-Australian service.
Mr. Borden, in a speech, said the launch marked another stage of develop.
The Kaiser has contributed. M.10,000 to the fund for the relief of sufferers by the earthquake.
THE BALKAN UNREST.
EXCHANGE OF VIEWS.
except the French Coneul and Vice- Consul. The task of the Resident-General is an arduous one, as this new revolt is coming at a critical time and the impos- sibility of dispatching troops to repel E1. Hiba may delay the pacification of tho whole country,
FRANCE AND RUSSIA.
IN COMPLETS AGREEMENT.
LONDON. August 17th, M. Poincare, baving returned to France an official communique has been issued at
St. Petersburg stating that the result of
the conversations between the two tio ernments ro-affairmed their completa agreement. The ties uniting them were never stronger. They recognised that the entente consecrated an unchanging feri- ing and can progressively be adapted to all necessities which can be foreseen The Alliance remains a precious guarantee of the peace and equilibrium of Europe.
THE PORTUGUESE ROYALISTS.
THE LEADER DISCOURAGED.
LONDON, August 17th. Ruuter's Madrid correspondent tele- graphs that Captain Couceiro, the Port- guese Royalist leader, has issued a mani- festo in which he states that he has res signed the command of the Portuguese Royalists. He also states that any at- tempt against the Portugiese Repichlic-in- doomed to failure.
TURKISH POLITICS.
LONDON, August 19th.
A message from Constantinople states that the Government has issued a com- munique which says that the period of revolution inaugurated in 1909 must be 16 ended and that evolution has begun, emphasises a desire to pursue a policy of conciliation.
TRIANGULAR TEST CRICKET.
LONDON, August 17th. LONDON, August 17th, There has been much discussion over the Reuter learns that Austro-Hungary has method of scoring in the triangular tests. invited the Powers to participate in an It is contended that victory for Australia exchange of views on the condition of the in the final test match would leave Eng- Balkan Provinces in the Ottoman Em-land and Australia level.
Ан и сонно- pire.
quence, the Board of Control is to meet on Monday to consider a proposal to play a fourth test match, at the Oval, between England and Australia, if necessary.
COUNTY CRICKET.
impossible as yet to estimate the iron the past few years, not the least interest-of Canada, Jaunched at Glasgow tho
Count Berchtold's invitation to the resources, but there is every reason to ing part of the new equipment being the
Powers to exchange views on the Balkans believe that they are extensive and valu- conveyors. Not only is the establish
is much commented on. The inspired able." Obins is "the most important ment itself thoroughly modern, but the
Austrian Press is careful to explain that HONGKONG, August 19, 1912.
producer of antimony and ranke high infirm is the first to atilise a motor lerry
intervention in the affairs of Turkey is the production of tin. The production of in connection with the business, a vehicle As excellent suggestion is unde indirectly copper and zinc le already appreciable, and which ought to give satisfactory results.
not contemplated. Austria merely wants to the Chinese Government is a paper read the production of petroleum, while as yet It is audiciently speedy to lend itself to ment between Canada and the Colonies.
to assist Turkey to carry out her desire before the annual meeting of the American mall, seems to have much of promise. The pleasure purposes, and the party who The men "Over the Bens" were thorough to conciliate the various nationalities and Institute of Mining Engineers by Mr. production of gold, silver, mercury, and travelled in it on Saturday found it allly conscious of the great problems of to convince the latter of the necessity for Kent by oight. wickets.
that could be expected,
organisation in the Empire awaiting facilitating the task of appeasement. solution and he was quite convinced.
The European Press generally cautious that British statesmen were equal to they approves of the suggestion. magnitude of the task,
AMERICA AND THE FUR SEAL CONVENTION.
The French mail of the 16th July was
delivered in London on the 18th August.
THOMAS T. HEAD, formerly Professor of other metal, while worthy of notice, scems Metallurgy in the Peiyang University, to offer less hope of great increase by the Tientsin. Mr. READ's paper dealt with the introduction of improved methods of work- Mineral Production and Resources of Chianing." But it would seeni that until a geolo- and he suggested that the development of the gical survey of the country is made, the mineral resources of China would be greatly bounds of China's mineral wealth cannot be aided by the creation of a National Geological set, even approximately. Survey. The nucleus of such an organisa- tion, he said, already exists in tho' many Chinese geologists and engineers who have been trained abroad, and, with proper organi- sation and sufficient funds, this important and necessary work would undoubtedly redound to the immense bensit of the mineral
H.E. the Governor, under instructions industry of the country. But little definite information is, as yet, available upon the from the Secretary of State for the mineral resources of Chin, and Mr. Colonies, bas appointed Mr. J. A. B. Read's paper will probably rank as one of Buckmill to he Attorney-General, with the most informing contributions to public effect from the 13th inst. knowledge on a subject in which there is -certain to be steadily growing interest. Mr.
We learn that in connection with the burglary at Craigieburn, the night-soit enolie of that district has been arrested.
A married womân from Shaukiwan has reported to the police that someone ez;
MORE CHINESE STUDENTS FOR
ABROAD.
LONDON, August 17th.
According to a Chinese raper, General Li has decided to send 60 students abroad at a cost of Taels 40,000 per annum, Tis. 5,000 will assigned for eight students to study Navy affairs in Great Britain; Military affairs in Germany; Tha. 10,000 the Senate has passed the Fur Seal Trea Tla. 4,000 for six students to study tho
A telegram from Washington states that
for twenty students to study mineralogy
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LATER.
The Austrian Press emphasises the point that there is no idea of summoning a European conference. Conversations will be conducted by the Ambassadors.
the invitation to a desire to anticipato. Some European newspapers attributo
in Belgium: Ths. 6,000 for ten students tics with Great Britain, Russia, and the action of Russia. The result of the to study industrial affairs in America; Japan; also a Bill prohibiting the kill-conversations at St. Petersburg is signi- Tla. 8,000 for sight students to study law
Count Berchtold is returning to the European fold which the late Count Aerenthal shunned.
in France and mathematics in Italying of seals on land on the Pribyloff Iscant. respectively, and Tls, 6,000 for eight lands for the next ten years. students to study polítical economy in Japan. If the funds are not sufficient for so many students to complete their Fcourses, rich people will be invited to
contribute money for the purpose.
PANAMA CANAL BILL
ADOPTED BY THE SENATE.
LONDON, August 17th.
A telegram from Washington states that
LONDON, August 17th. The following results are telegraphed = Kent v. Somerset, at Taunton. Won by
Australians v. Gloucestershira, at Chel+ tenham. Drawn
South Africans «. Sussex, at Brighton Colonials won by four wickets.
Warwickshire v. Surrey, at Birming- bam, Drawn.
Lancashire r. Middlesex, at Liverpool. Abandoned on account of rain. Abandoned,
Hants บ Esox, at Southarapton.-.
by Yorks by an innings and 109 runs,
Yorks . Notts, at Harrogate
Won
BEAD explains that the present undeveloped tered her house and stole property to the SINGAPORE'S WIRELESS STATIONthe Senate, by 48 votes to 18, have adopt-in Turkey's affairs, but only a desire to provides that ariminals convicted of
state of mining in Chios is due among other causes to the relatively simple needs of the population, the lack of transportation facilities, the inelastic regulations governing
value of 8230, Three men have since been arrested and some of the property re- covered.
A Chinese convicted at the Magistracy the industry, and the superstitions reluc-on Saturday of stealing two pieces of tance of the people to make excavations copper and a brass bolt, the property of which might disturb the spirits of the the Kowloon Dock Company, was ten- earth and sir, or of anceston. We are in- tenced to six weeks imprisonment and clined to agree with him that the importance' four hours in the stocks.
The wireless telegraphy station that is led the Panama Canal Bill, as modified to be opened at Colombo on July 22nd by the Conference of the Senate and the is understood to be of low power and only able to meet the requirements of j Congress. shipping, saya an Australian paper. larger station is to be erected in the Straits Settlements, which will be capable
A COUNT BERCHTOLD HONOURED.
LONDON, August 18th.
of communicating with the high power mantle. This will form one of the links corated Count Berchtold with the Order stations now being completed at Fre The Emperor Francis Joseph has de in the Imperial chain to bind the Empire. of the Golden Fleece.
PUBLIC EXECUTIONS FORBIDDEN LATER.
IN CHINA.
The Austro-Hungarian Press continues The Chinese Minister of Justice has to emphasise that there has been no sug Govoruments, directing
sont a circular letter to the Provincial gestion that the Powers should interveno Article 38 of the Criminal Code which attention to
eapital offences ahall be executed within ensure tranquility in the Balkans till the the precinets of the prisons. "The reports new Turkish Government has been given Minister, "generally state that the from the different provinces" says the full opportunity to meet the demands of criminals are led in bondage, to the exe- the various nationalities in the Turkish by execution ground is meant a ground cution ground. It is not certain whether Empire. At the same time the Powers within or without the prison precincts It is to be feared that the old practice will give pacificatory advice to the may still he observed and prisoners are
excouted outside the prison grounds."
Balkan States.