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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 1ST. 1945.
THE JAPANESE DEMANDS OF CHINA.
OPINION IN JAPAN.
Under the heading A warning to China," the Tokyo Asahi finds it signi feans that the Imperial Army and Navy are astir at the moment when the Chinese Government, not being able to get a clear grasp of the pemancut peace of the Far East, is obstinitely resisting Japan's
of Japan will take some necessary steps without the urging of the people. But unless the negotiations are brought to a finish speedily, the people may criticize the Government for failure in-diplomacy. In that event, even if the Government won in the general election, the Ministry would fall on account of the failure in China diplomacy. A successor to the pre sent Ministry when the latter falls on that account would present far greater de- made on Chine. Which would China. rather do: settle the negotiations now or delay the settement and mest far great
demands 1
AN ENTENTE CORDIALE WITH CHINA.
THE IRON CROSS. AND A BARRISTER'S CROSS- EXAMINATION.
During his address to the Chief Justice in the cass which has been occupying the Supreme Court for several weeks, M Duncan McNeill said that his learned friend's (Mr. Potter) skill in mamination was such that he did not
grudge him the Iron Cross.
PROSS-
Mr. Potter intimated that it bis learned friend would make the presenta-
BRITISH OFFICER'S
With reference to the uncertainty in-
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By appointment to the Imperial Household Eye-witness at the British Headquarters in one of his recent dispatches writes of Japan, Officially Recommended by the cidental to the present fighting, a near-Medical Colleges of The Imperial Universities rence recently took place which illus trates the kind of situation arising durof Tokyo and Kyete. ing the progress of action from the nearness of the combatants to one another trench may and from the fact that a change hands several times in the course" of a day.
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demands. The troops are to be sent to China in advance of the usual time when those in North China, Hankow, Man- churia, Tsinginn, and in Korea are The Chuwo (Sciyukai organ), eriticization he would wear it and hear it. relieved and the result will be the the Government for trying various doubling of the Imperial forces in those schemes whereby to impress the untion. places. The Navy, too, is eaid to have with the infportance of increasing the lorders out for the First and Second army, The Ministry after ditsolving the Squadrons to be on commission for a Dist advocated a European, expedition. certain new purpose instead of engaging The Government paid orators who for a in maneuvres as previously planned, while were crazy day and night propound- The journal cannot believe that these steps ing the need of sending an expedition to have been taken by mere accident at the Europe. But when they found out that timo, whon tin negotiations at Peking the people would not take to that pro- Should. position they soon faded away. Yet the present a gloomy prospect, China remain obdurals there is no telling Premier, Count Okuma, and Minister of but that Japan may be obliged to resort Justice, Mr. Ozaki, say that they have not to an armed demonstration. China eema abandoned the scheme, and one should to contend that some of Japan's demands remember that the present Ministry is infringe her integrity, which is not true; still holding on to the idea of sending an
Wishing to find out whether ertain but demands to follow an appeal to arms expedition to Europe Again, when the may in all probability interfere with her amy is sending new divisions to replace trenches had been occupied by our troops Bovereignty. That is the point that China those in North China, Manchuria and after a fight which had takon place dur- ehould well take into consideration, and Korea, as the present is the season toring the day, two officers set out at night, the Asahi hopes that the Peking authoritle transfer, the Government organs made with a view to gaining pouch with them They ties will bring the negotiations to a it appear that it had some connection should they happen to be there.
communication trenca peaceful termination.
with the Sino-Japanese negotiations. soon came on Yet, on the other hand, the Government which appeared to run in the required aid that the negotiations were going on direction, and walked down it. The first smoothly. It is proper to consider the thing they came upon was a dug.cat with
aoandle burning in it and a quantity of MACGREGOR&C. sending of the rev. divisions as a matter
about. Gorman equipment scattered of merely replacing the troops in those Thinking that this might have been cap- countries. To be sure, if at any time tured, they continued their way down the China should insult Japan necessary stepe trench, fint, however, taking the prccam- would be taken, and the Chuwa would tion to blow out the candle. not be behind others in odvocating drastic. Presently they came upon a trench run- FRENCH LESSONS steps to be taken by the Government. But ning at right angles to the one they were the journal understands that the Govern- in. No sooner had they entered it than
G. MOUSSION, ment is only trying to perfect an enterte they were challenged sharply in German, cordiale with China, and should have no a shower of bullets followed, and a rac intention to use fores to pres, the matter ensued for the exit, both the pursuers and en to China. Moreover, the replacing of pursued floundering in the mind and doug- Fortunately troops and an expedition to Europe are ing round the traverses. two different affairs. The Government the night was dark, and the Englishmen authorities should know the difference recaped unlmart after several minutes very clearly.
spent in the enemy's fire trenches, sur- rounded on all sides by Germani.
WANTED MORE LIGHT.
A LARGE AND VALUABLE COLLECtions, if there are any, that China would
TION OF ANTIQUE C
AND CURIOS.
CHINA
Undersigned
received
instructions from the
-well-known
THE TURN TSAR, of Shanghai, to sell by Pubile Auction
TO-DAY (THURSDAY),
The Nichi Viclit and the Osaka Mains- 121-4 chi are surprised at the suddenness of the intended strengthening of the Imperial garrisons in China and Korea Chino-Japanéze relations were far more: strained, they say, while tho siege of Tsingtao was in progress than at present, and they fail to see good reasons for the present measure. Indisputable indica have recourse to violent measures, may justify the Government's action. Other wise, the Okuma Ministry will yet have to face the charge of trifling with the Army und Navy However, they feel assured that the Government has had all these points well weighed and has found the course to be taken indispensable, and, -consequently China's attitude must be responsible for it, so that the journals warn the Peking Government to yield to the great plan of friendship, lest itemay have to regret its policy too late.
dealers,
THE 18 APRIL, 1915, COMMENCING AT 2.30 P.M., AT HIS SALES ROOMS, DUDDELL STEKET,
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The Kokumin thinks it proper to regard A SPECIALLY SELECTED LOT OF ANTIQUE CHINA AND troops to China and put
ting the mai-of-war on a special duty as CURIOS FROM SUNG TO TOWKWONG PERIODS.
wholly independent of the negotiations at Peking, which, in its opinion, require no demonstration of force. Japan's de- mands are just and reasonable and diplomacy is quite sufficient to persuade China to accept them. alters, however, if China breaks her good faith, lose her self-control, er brews trouble by introducing a third party Then Japan may act to meet the require ments of the case. For the present, the journal believes, the troops are sent as part of the usual practice to replace the old ones, while the men-of-war must be in commission ready for emergencies as long na Germany is at wor
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It can readily be understood that war-66 fare of this nature imposes a great re- OPIUM IN A COFFIN. sponsibility upon regimental officers and upon the rank and file, for higher com- manders are necessarily unable to exer- The Peking Daily News says that owing ciso close control over the development of to the bad times caused by the war, a
Direct communication with ar action. number of Kiangai men have lost their the firing line by daylight may be, if not positions, but they have conceived an impracticable, at least precarious, and ingenious plan to smuggle opium from telephone wires are liable to be cut by trading ports to the interior of aina.sholts. Hence success depends prè They secreted opium in an empty cofin eminently upon the qualities of initative, and sent it to Kiangai. They started enterprim, and power of quick derision from Kewkiang for their native province on the part of subordinate leaders and of with the coffin and passed the customs the men themselves. without examination. They had no local authorities by means of railway lisence, but they could easily bluff the tickets. However, someone heard of their trick and reported it to the Magistrate, The Magistrate called these merchants to his presence and made inquiry. Bo expressed his intention to open the coffin, and they replied that they would welcome such opening. However, first of all, they must tell the Magistrate that there was nothing in it except the corpse of their relative. They stated they would be will The Osaka Asuli holds that Japan has ing to receive all kinds of punishment if said all her say and yet finds China the coffin contained anything which could IRcorrigible, and a erisis is developing le considered as dangerous, but in cast when action will take the place of words. he discovered nothing they would claim The fundamental object of Japan's damage. The Magistrate was scared, demands is to prevent dangers to the end gave up his intention of opening the peace of the Far East arising from coffin. These clever opin smugglers left China's weaknes. To the State as to the the district and went to another district. individual the only right is the right of The Magistrate of the second district had existence. By a fortunate coincidence, already heard the news, and determined Japan's right to protect her existence to and out what was in the coffin. The Other merchauts were called before him and they wise, Japan might at any time throw gave the same answer as before. This overboard the question of China's Magistrato, however, was cleverer, for integrity. Then President Yuan, in spite instead of opening the ecfhin which is of his personal dislike of Japan, owes it against Chinese laws, he made a hole on largely to the latter that he is in power. one side of the coffin and thrust an iron
THI HONGKONG VOLUNTEERS. He is therefore bound to listen to Japan, bar into it. As soon as a hole on the coffin or he must expect to be forced to do so
was made, those present smelled opium (cours OBDERS MY LIEET:-COL, A. CHIPMAN, V.D. The Fomiuri cas in the latest turn of and they determined to open the coffin. affairs, by which it means the orders given They did and found to their great to the Army and Navy, evidence that surprise that in the coffin there were one diplomacy is not proceeding as it should dead dog and a large quantity of opinn be at Peking. It urges that the public, which was valued at $40,000. especially the Press, should be cautious in rascally merchants attempted to escape, discussing the situation, which it thinks but seven of them were arrested, is critical.
The Official Receiver in is report on the affairs of the Canadian Agency shows a deficiency of £1,353,192 as regards the saare- contributaries the unfortunat holders. The amounts of profit shown for the past four years me, he says, question- tion. able, because the securities taken into the
speculative Stocked by the manufacturers in balance sheet were of nature and there was always a large and handy pots of 7lbs. nett. increasing liability due to the company from Mr. A. M. Grenfell,
N.B.-The Undersigned will give a 2-weska' garsutee as to the genuineness of the overlaps China's pro.ervation. articles offered.
On View from SUNDAY, the 23th March, 1915. Catalgues wil be issued,
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CRITICISM OF CHINESE FLESH. The Jiji resterates the importance of China showing sincerity in Biao-Japanese negotiations. Nearly two months have passed since the negotiations were opened. Yet China's attitude is uncertain, whe- ther agreang or not agreeing to the demands. To be sure, the more important
The
A CHANT OF LOVE.
REJOINDER TO THE HUNS' HYMN OF HATE.
Helen Gray Cone. They were published in the Atlantic Monthly:-
Glory of thought and glory of deed, Glory of Hampden and Runnymede; Glory of ships that sought fai gals, Glory of swords and glory of souls! Glory of songs monating as birds, Glory immortal of magical wards; Glory of Milton, glory of Nelson, . Tragical glory of Gordon and Scott; Glory of Shelley, glory of Sidney, Glory trascendent that perishes Dot--. Hors is the story, hers be the glory-
England!
The following lines, which are a rejoin- of the demands should not be decided der to the German Hymn of Hate, burriedly, and careful consideration have been written by an American women, zhould be given to the issues involved before coming to a decision. But some of the Chinese newspapers which are the organs of the Governinent have not used careful language over since the negotia- tion were opened. Nay, they have even urged on a war with Japan. Recently, they have gone farther and abused Japan, by saying that Japan will not be able to fight Chim, while on the other hand they raised the cry for a boycott of Japanese goods. Who is responsible for this state of affairs the Jiji asks. As for the Japanese newspapers, the journal saya. that they have from the first maintained. equanimity. Because they trust that the Japanose Coverament will settle issites amicably, the newspapers have been. careful of what they say. When one re views the attitude of the Chinese Pres! and the movements among the people of that country, as well as the dilatory attitude of the Chinese Government, he can not but doubt the sincerity of the Chinese Government and nation. The Japanese people who had-trusted tho Government so far will not stand this nonsense any longer, and they may rise in fury and demand the Japanese Govern- ment to so drastically, What, then, would be the result of that situation? I the Chinese attitude continues as it is now, the dija trusts that the Government
the
Shatter her beauteous breast ye mayj The Spirit of Englard none can" slayi Dash the bomb on the dome of St. Faul's--~ Doem ye the fame of the Admiral fada? Pry the stone from the chancel oor- Dream ye that Shakspeare shall live no
more?
Where is the giant shot that kills Wordsworth walking the old green hills? Trample the rod rose on the ground-- Keats is Beauty while earth spins raned Bind her, grind her, burn her with fire,
Cast her ashes into the sea- She shall escape, she shall aspire, She shall arise to make mon free- She shall arise in a sacred sesin, Lighting the lives that are yet unborn; Spirit supernal, Splendour cornal.
England!
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At the winding up this amonat aas £1,009,678, against securities valued at 180,340, and a receiving order in bank ruptcy has been made against Mr. Gren- Tho value placed upon the assets! of the company, the Official Receiver says, is vary greatly in excess of what is likely to be realised, and any prospect of funda available for the unsecure creditors must depend upon the validity of the £500,000 debenture issue made within three months of the winding up and for a part consideration.
WEEKLY REPORTS.
WILKINSON,
HEYWOOD & CLARK LD.
(HONGKONG BRANCH),
ALEXANDRA BUILDING.
Telephone: 783.
ASAHI
1. The weekly state is required at the ADA
Orderly Room not later than 5 p.m.
to-morrow
PARADES.
2.- Parades for Thursday, 1st April.
5.00 p.m. Recruits (of all units) who have joined the Corps since 18th February, 1916, Musketry Instruc tion ..on Kennedy Road Range. Corpl. Grimes, R.E. will attend.
5.15 p.m. No. 1 Section Artillery Bat- tery and Left Section ALG. to 10 pdr. drill at Headquarters. Machine Gun Section Scouts Cru-
One
pany. G. Drill at Headquarters. Remainder of Scouts Company- Squad and Company Drill at Head- quarters. Remainder of Corps: Ait. 3.Musketry will be carried out at King's Park Range as follows:-Saturday, Std April, at 2.30 p.m.-Part I., eruits and Trained men of all units,
KUSKLTRY.
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Members must attend punctually at the times stated above. Any men arriving lato will not he allowed to fire. Every member of the Corps jex- copt Recruits who have joined since 28th February, 1916, who has not yet fired the above must attend or one or both of the dates mentioned.
DETAIL. 4.-On duty at Volunteer Headquarters and Mount Anstiu Barracks H...R.
G. E. STEWART, Capt.,
Adjutant, II.K.V.C.
31st March, 1915.
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A recent issue of a very well known trade circular published in London con- tains the following: The British Gor ernment have found it necessary to issue a warning against quantities of spurious OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE. bank notes sent to London which purport
SOLE AGENTS : to be Belgian, but which are really Ger- When Ger- man Government forgeries. many officially forges Belgian bank actes, the confusion is irresistible that German credit is recognised by the German Gov- ernment to be lower than that of Belgium.'
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