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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JULY 3ɛð, 1915.
THE MALAY STATES AND THE WAR,
HOW THE CHINESE COOLIES BEHAVED.
In bis annual report the Hon. Mr. R. G. Watson, the Resident at Perak, comments as follows on the war's effect upon the industries of the State.
GERMAN INSULTS,
REPLY TO AMERICAS NUTE
ON THE "LUSITANIA."
The text of the German Note to the United States on the subject of the staking of the Laetanis and the German submarine warfare rans as follows-
The undersigned has the honour to submit to Ambawador Gemed the following answer the injury to American interests through the Irie communication of May 15 regarding German submarine warfare.
passengers. There can be no doubt, accord- ing to the definite report of the submarino's commander, which is further confirmed by all other information, that the quick sinking of the Lusitania is chiefly attributable to the explosion of the ammunition shipment caused by the torpedo.
The Lusitania's wise in all human probability have been passengers would. other- saved. The Imperial Government considers the above-mentioned facts important enough to recommend them to the attentive examina- tion of the American Government.
GERMAN "GOOD INTENTIONS" "The Imperial Government, while with the communication of the American Govern-advanced in connection with the sinking of The Imperial Government has subjected holding its final decision on the demands ment to thorough investigation. It enter the Lusitania antil receipt of an answer from tains also, a kcon wish to co-operate in a the American Government, feels impelled, in frank and friendly way in clearing up
conclusion, to recall here how it took possibler misunderstanding which may have cognisance with satisfaction of the mediatory arisen in the relations of the two Govern proposals submitted by the United States ments through the events mentioned by the
Government to London and Berlin as a basis American Government.
for a modu vivendi in the conducting of maritime warfare between Germany and Great Britain.
Regarding firstly the cases of the American steamers Cushing and Gulflight, the American Embassy has already been informed that the "The Imperial Government by its readiness German Government has no intention of sub to enter upon a discussion of these proposals mitting neutral ships in the war zone which
then demonstrated its good intentions in have been guilty of no hostile acts to attacks ample fashion. The realisation of these pro- by submarine or submarines or aviators; on posals was defeated, as is well known, by the the contrary, the German forces have re-declinatory attitude of the British Govern- peatedly beou instructed most specifically to avoid auch attacks on such ships.
"The undersigned takes occasion, eta (Signed) Jaców.
At the beginning of August inmediately following on the outbreak of war, the condition of the two main industries, tin and rubber, became matters of very serious concern. Steadily falling priocs, especially for tin, followed by the closing of the Homo markets, brought about & complete cessation of local business. With the assistance of the Colonial Government, to whom a debt of gratitude is due for their timely aid, it was possible to tide over the bad times. Adranges were made against rubber, to the less wealthy com panies, to enable them to meet immediate obligations to their coolies. The latter also rose to the occasion, accepting part payment in kind, the balance being defer- red for a month, when payinuut was made in füll. For a time prepared rubber was allowed to be exported free of duty, but it was not long before the Home market was re-opened, though only to a limited extent at first. From that time there was littl cause for anxiety, except as regards possible shortage of labour owing to the prohibition of the immigration of deck passengers from Southern India. The recuperative powers of rubber, whica falsted the predictions of many, may perhaps be exemplified by the fact that of the sum allowed for advances in this State, less than one-tenth was ultilised. In the tin market the Government became a purchaser at a certain price so long as there were no dealers at a higher rate.
A price of $60 was maintained until a few days later a higher price was obtain- able. The action undoubtedly created con- fidence and gave employers and employed time to prepare for the new conditions. After a meeting at which the Acting Resident explained the situation to the Chinese and asked their co-operation, the Committee of the Chinese Miners' and Planters' Associations issued a circular, informing the coolies why lower wages were imperative for a time, and urging them 1807 to continue work, and accept the new conditione. Statistics taken from over 100 mining kungsis show that the follow- ing reductions were made: Kong Sz Kung oolies, from 35-40 cents a day to 15-20 cents; Tribute coolics, an average 20 per cent reduction; Naichang coolies, an average of 23 per cent; Contract rates to other coolies, about the same,
In view of these figures it is difficult not to agree with the Protector when he
writes:
ment
UNCLAIMED TELEGRAMS,
If neutral ships in recent months have suffered through German submarine warfare owing to mistakes in identification, it is only a question of quite isolated and exceptional cases attributable to the British Government's abuse of flage, together with the suspicious or culpable behaviour of masters of ships. The German Government, in all cases in which it has been shown by its investigatious that a neutral ship not itself at fault has been dam-kong- age by German sabmarine or aviators, has expressed regret at the unfortunate accident, and, if justified by the conditions, has offered indemnification.
· “CUSHING” AND “Gulflight.”....... The cases of the Curking and Gullfight will be treated on the same principles, Investi- gation in both cases is in progress, and the result will presently be communicated to the Embassy. The investigation can, if
ary, he supplemented by an international commission of inquiry, as provided by Article 3 of The Hague agreement of October 18,
Neces-
When sinking the British steamer Faleba the commander of the German subaarine had the intention to allow the passengers and crew a completes opportunity for safe escape. It was only when the master did not obey orders to heave to, but fled and summoned help by rocket signals, that the German commander ordered the crew and passengers by signals nad megaphone to leave the ship within ten minutes. He time, and fired a torpedia only when suspi- actually allowed them twenty-three minutos
of the Falaba. cious craft were hastening to the assistance
The general body, of mining coolies showed admirable self-restraint, and I do think no other labour force in the world.
SINKING OF THE “LUSITANIA." would have behaved so woll. Tho now "Regarding the loss of life in the sinking terms, involving in many cases a very of the British passenger steamer Lusitanud, the considerable reduction of wages, were German Government has already expressed accepted with no disturbance of the public to the neutral Governments concerned its peace, except for some threatened rioting | keen regret that citizens of their States have at Tronoh."
lost their lives on this occasion.
There was a brief period in October, when it was found necessary to reduce the price to 857-action not at once under stood by the Chinese and aggravated by the rumours spread by certain interested par ties; this misunderstanding was soon met at rest-an improvement in price very shortly followed and was maintained to the end of the year.
The price of food-stuffs naturally rose to some extent, but not abnormally in the larger towns. Attempts were made by petty shopkeepers in outstations to take advantage of the situation, but these were quickly suppressed, and it was never found necessary to make use of the power to prescribe prices.
The Hon. Mr. J. RO. Alworth, Acting Resident of Negri Sembilan, makes in his report the following referenco-to the Chinese labourers:-
"The German Government, however, cannot escape the impression that certain important facts having a direct bearing on the sinking of the Lusitania may have escaped the attention of the American Government. In the interest of a clear and complete understanding, which is the aim of both Governments, the Government considers it first necessary to convince itself that that information accessible to both Governments about the facts of the case is complete and in accord.
The following is a list of unclaimed telegrama lying in the Eastern Extension, Australasia and China Telegraph Company's office at Hong-
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Patkee Greg... Henry Garrow Hongtoo, 23 and 24, Cot nanght Kwonghipling ....
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Li käia', II, Bonham St, ... Taipeh
Following is a list of unclaimed telegrama lying in the Great Northern Telegraph Company's office at Hongkong:-
ADDRESS Jeny an
FROM Shanghai Kwangsianesar g
Shanghai Limpeeksin, 11, Castle Read... Amoy Mante
Shangbai Ngian Ene, Bonham St., W... Swatow Ponteng, Gabilit St. ... Shanghai
CHURCH SERVICES
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Er Joan's CATHEDRAL Hongkong. Sunday, 4th July, 1915. Holy Communion (8,05 m.) Melina (11 a.m.) *Responses, Ferial, Venite, Tce: Paalms," of "the 4th morning, To Deum, Calley in F; Jubilate, Coseley in G. Holy Communion (12 Noon). Hymns, 166 and 27/2, 7-8÷Palm 19, verses 17, 19 and 25: In unison; Psalm 90; versen and 9 in unison; Psalm 21, verzes 7, 8 and 13 in unison; Hymns, 168, verses 1, 3 and 6 in Unison. Brentong (5.45 pm). Responses, Fortal Frame of the 4th evening (1); Magnificat, Torie (11th morningi - Nase Dimittis, Goodencugh (11th evening); Hymns, 215, 228 and 3},
day, 4th Jaly, 9 am Holy Commnaion. ST. PETE'S CHURCH, West Point. Sun- 11 a... Morning Prayer and Sermon. Freacher, Rev W.1. Featherstore.
UNION CHURCH, Kennedy Road, Sunday, The Government of the United States 41 July. Morning Erice at 11 am proceeds on the assumption that the Lugitania Hymas, 359, 582, 126 and 839; Communion af was to be regarded as an ordinary unarmed 12 Noon. Heening Service at 6 pm-Hymas, merchantman, The Imperial Government 352 261, 53 and 24. Prescher: Ror, J. Enk
Maconachie. allows itself in this connection to
point out that the Lusitania was one of the largest and fastest British merchant ships, built with Government funds as an auxiliary cruiser, and was carried expressly a auch in the "Nazy List' issued by the British Admiralty.
WEATHER REPORT
On the 2nd st 10.45 .m.-The northern depression bas parsed into the Pacife and pros- nre has increased moderately over N. Japan: moderate detrates are general elsewhere.
In contrast with the unexceptional
It is further known to the Imperial conduct of the mining labourers who are Government from trustworthy reports of its employed and controlled by their agents and of neutral passengers that for a fellow countrymen, signs of trouble were considerable time practically all the more manifested on a number of estates where valuable British merchantmen have been
Frescare is bigbeat over the Visayas, and in Chinese labourers are employed by Eare equipped with cannon and ammunition
Ons the Pacids to the East of the Bonins; it is persons peans, and controlled through the agency and other weapons, and manned with
who are specially for serving guns. abnormally low en the continent, especially in of labour contractors. Considerable anxiety was caused by the demeanour of The Lusitania, too, to information the neighfourhoods of Esiphong and Shanghai. the labourers en several of these estates and the Assistant Protector of Chinese had to pay many visits in order to explain the situation so far as it could be appreciated by the coolies and assure them that no payment of full wages was a purely ten measure. No serious trouble
porary Decurred.
"It is reported from Paris that in the buildings of the Turkish War Office a large infernal machine has been found. The clockwork had been regulated in such a way that the explosion should have taken place at the very momental! Minis- sers and officers were expected to take #counsel with one another.
YARROW'S DRAUGHT STEAMERS.
YARROW'S make a speolality of SHALLOW.DRAUGHT RIVER STEAMERS, either propelled by a STERN-WHEEL or by SCREWS WORKING IN TUNNELS, fitted with YARROW'S PATENT HINGED FLAP, by which means a considerable. Increase in speed is obtained without Increase of cost. Vessels can be delivered whole, in pieces, or In floatable sections arranged so that they may be readily united while effort.
For particulare apply tor
YARROW & Co., Ltd., Shipbuilders, GLASGOW. (POPLAR, LONDON.)
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received here, had cannon on board which were mounted and concealed under the deck. The Imperial Government further has the honour to direct the particular attention of the American Government to the fact that the British Admiralty in a confidential instruction issued in February, 1915, re- commended its mercantile shipping not only to seek protection under neatral flags and distingaishing marks, but also, while thus disguised, to attack Germag submarines by ramming.
NOT UNDEFENDED-”.
"As a special incitation to merchantmen to destroy submarines, the British Govern. ment also offered high prizes, and has already paid such rewards. The Imperial Govern ment, in view of these facts indubitably nown to it, is unable to regard British mer hantment in the zone of naval ope specified by the Admiralty staff of the German
undefended." navy as German cotinanders, consequently, Bro
longer able to. observe the cus tomary regulations of prize law which they had before always followed.
no
The
Finally, the Imperial Government monsk point out particularly that the Lusitania" on its last trip, as on earlier occasions, carried Canadian troops and war material, including no less than 5,400 cases of ammunition, in- tended for the destruction of brave German soldiers who are fulfilling their duty with self-sacrifice and devotion in the Fatherland's service.
* The German Government bòlieves that it is acting in justified, self-defence in seeking
Fresh to streng BW. monsoon will prevail over the Chink Baa.
10 am, to-day, 0.63 inches.
Hongkong rainfall for the 24 hours anding at
The forest for the 24 hrare ending at noon to-day is as follows
FORECAST.
DISTRIOS.
(S.W. winds, mo- Hongkong & Neighbourhood rate to frash; elondy, squally, Train. (The same
Formosa Channel
No L
pole k Soath coast of China between Theme 1
Hongkong and Lamroli |
No. 1. Bouth coast of China between The same Hongkong and Hainan... 1 No. 1.
HONGKONG TIDE TABLE
HIGH WATER
Wook
Days of
by all means of warfare at its disposal to protect the lives of its soldiers by destroying ammunition intended for the enemy. The Batar, British Shipping Company must have been aware of the danger to which passengers on Jun board the Zusitmia were exposed.
BLAMING THE COMPANY.
Mon.
Under these conditions the company, in them. embarking them notwithstanding this, nt. tempted deliberately to use the lives of Ameri- Wel can citizens as protection for the ammunition on board and acted against the clear provi Thare sions of the American law, which expressly prohibits the forwarding of passengers on ships carrying ammunition and provides a. penalty for it. The company was, therefore, wantonly guilty of the death of so many
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