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PEKING NOTES.
FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT]
POLZTIONA
PEKING, February 1st
The political atmosphere has beat low
disturbed this past week or 10 and it in hopeful, to be able to record that the calm continues and thus the prospects of ponce are very good indeed: The settlement of the Chengchiatun affair has helped to clarify the situation and has induced in the Chiness a greater con- fidence in themselves and in their
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CANTON NEWS.
PROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT,]
CANTON, February 12th.
CIVIL GOVERNOR'S VISIT TO HEUNGSUAN.
The Civil Governor, a few days ago,
entertained roms military and high officials, twenty-eight in number, to dinner at his yamen. At the close of the past, at 6 pm, he left for Houng shon together with several officials and a few attendants His trip will include
"SAM-SHULMAGISTRATE REPORTED.
Apparently, the struggle between the The Civil Governor has recently re Administration and the Parliament has
ceived a complaint from the merchants ceased. This happy roult has undoubt that Mok Kwok Kwan, Magistrate of the cdly been brought about by realisation Sam-shui District, has refused to accept of the fact that the Cabinet had the sup- | Canton Bank notes in payment of taxes part of the roilitary and that were except at a discount. The Financial Parliamentarians to push their opposi | Bureau has accordingly received instrue tion too far, they would certainly pro-tions to inquire into the matter, as the voke military intervention involving the local Government recently notified the suppression, more or less temporary, of public that bank notes would be accepted
PHEASANT FARMS IN SOUTH
CHINA
FAR EASTERN MEN AND THE WAR.
bers
In a coocht report, the US, Consul Lieut, C. D. Dixon, Machine-gun Corps, Gehera, Hongkong, Mr. George formerly of Messrs, Mackenzie & Co, Anderson, states that laws of the Unitedd, writes is the NC. Duity News under date January 4th: I have recently states against the importation into foregathered with two old fellow mem
s of the Maxion Battery, 5.V.C., and American territory of the skins, feathers,
news of
of them may be of interest for your of leading to an increase in the number Lieut, E. S. Elliston has boon ju or other parts of wild birds give promiss Shangliai and the War
column.
of pheasant farms in South China, al for five months as Adjutant of the 90th sants already is upon A very large scale, went over the top in charge of four bhough the raising of domesticated phea-Machine-guo Company. Os Júly: Ist ho particularly in certain districts hear machine guns attached to a line regiment. Yunnanfu, Yunnan Province Direct Thiepval was their objective. The attack a visit to Houngeliow, which is a newly-shipments to the United States are on tho was not successful along their immediate opened port.
increase, and inquiries indicate list Front Lieut. Elliston was the sole aur- when the origin and nature of the pro-viving officer, and brought the battalion ducts are better understood there the its due measure of success, Elliston would out of netion. Had the attack met with trade with Amerion will increase even undoubtedly have brou decorated. He more rapidly grooves was invalided home suffering from the skins reaching Hongkong come almost the fight He has now recovered and is At přeson the pheasant feathers and effects of exposure during the night after catirely from the farms near Yunnaniu. acting in command of 207th Machine-gun There are 12 of these farms of some to Company.
on one of them raising well toward 200,000 birds year, while the total output is estimated to be in excess of 300,000, and may be much larger. The farming includes both the golden and the silver pheasants The golden are the more common birds, but there is compar atively little differency in the demand BALLER CLOSING FOR THEATRES AND HUS The birds are raised much as are ordi. nary fowls, the eggs being hatched in The Police have recently issued a pro-handled in nativo-made brooders on the ory Engineering & Chathair. After
incubators and the chicks.
entered School clamation notifying the theatres and large farms, though the rule on the small strenuous course of 12 weeks he duly
Military restaurants in Canton that they must matchin the to rely upon the passed into the Corps of Royal Engineers, mahens for antching. The birds are usually one of the three successful candidates, close at 2 a.m. Since this now regula worth at Yunnantu from $1 to $1.20 some of those who failed being engineers tion has been in force, the business of the silver currency each. Of this valuo about by profession! The British Cigarette Co half represents the value of the skins and will be proud of its versatile accountant. theatres and restaurants has been rather feathers for export and the rost the Personally, I saw six months fighting in depressed and this re-acts on many other value of the meat of the birds. Most of France with the 72nt Machine-gun Co
he birds are killed about the Chinese before being wounded at Guillemont on businesses. The theatres have united in New Year and are used for food during August 19th. I am nearly fit again sbynitting a petition to the local the festival season, thonga thero is a hope to secure command of tank "in Governors requesting the cancellation of good demand for them at all times the spring offensive At Guillemont I the regulation in view of the fact that it FR THE CHIEF MARKET had the assistance of 2nd Liens Lambe There is practically no distinction son-in-law of Mr. Craven, of Shanghai, as always been the custom to continue made in the price of the male and female He showed that schoolmasters make the birds as a rule. Before the war the best of officers. Lieut, Springfald, hra performances until daybresk.
business of shipping the feathers of these wag in the next brigade. I was vítim
ther of Alr. Springfied, of the S.M.P., birds out of Yunnan to Hongkong and sociated with him. He always displayed thence to Europe, was largely in the con- great spirit and resourcefulness. It was trol of German firms. Since the war the pleasure to see with what whole-souled
every possible occasion.
Lieut. S Honman went to France in the spring of 1916 and saw much service. with the 13th Motor Machine gun Battery. Ho was present at the opening stages of the Battle of the Somme. His skill in the construction of machine-gun emplace menta attracted the notice of the Corps who urged him to enter the Royal
talent to the best advantage.
parliamentary institutions. For that at their face value in payment of taxes for either of the two varieties, Engineer Commngineers and turn his
Breason impeachments are no longer threatened with reckless contempt for consegueners, and the Cabinet though acknowledging a certain amount of par liamentary authority, proceeds with its policy less fettered than before. CONSTITUTION DRAFTING
Speeding up is the chief desideratum connection with the Constitution Drafting now before the Conference of hoth Hoses of Parliament The progress mado is by no menas satisfactory, and it is suggested that these invetings he held more often and for longer periods with od additional payment to the members of Parliament This is an unkind euf,
DIPLOMATIC BODY,
TAURANTS
CAMBLING RESUMED.
It is understood that, although strictly
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Pongingly, in the autumn he was recal
The news concerning the leading/Prohibited by the local Government, business has been taken up mostly by enthusiasm he "straffed Herr Buche on
members of the Diplomatic Budy is up usually interesting. It is now definite ly known that Sir Jche Jordan, the vetoran British Minister is returning to Peking at the end of March or begin- ning of April, while M. Conty, the Frena
will be here again
gambling of all discriptions has been re fumed at Sai-chuen and Nara Ngon and some other country places which are quite
near to this city.
occasion was a very pleasant one. The
HONGKONG RESERVES.
MUSKETRY.
French and Danish firms. The immensely larger portion of the output of the farms goes to Europe, Marscilles still being the chief centre of the trade in Europe, the understanding being that many of tho birds are there prepared for re-export to the United States and particularly South onnAR UP OR WAKEMAN, D.C., H.K.V.E. America The king and feathers are seldom used locally by the Chinese, a few being employed now and then in Chinees
haps the most notable being that of Dr.
as a normal portion of Chinese dress C. C. Wuy who replied on behalf of his
The skins are cured simply by immers father. It was mentioned by the British disinfection, by treatment with an alum ing in a solution of carbolic acid for
Churgé d'Affaires, Mr. Beilby Alston, preparation, and stemming and then who presided, that HE. Wu Ting Fargin sall bales protected by matting, but drying. They come to Hongkong usually
in a few weeks' time, Baron Hayashreeches were short and interesting, per theatrical costumes, but soldom, if over,
in leaving for a visit to his native coun try that will not be altogether a holiday, but will no doubt, be connected with bae new policy towards China-
steponasal
Was
The American Minister gave a dance
Was the first Chinese to become a bar- The other night which was well-attended and proved most enjoyable. The Lew the late Sir Kui Ho Kai, of plater.in England and that the second
Italian Minister had a similar function last night, but it took the form of a house-waruning.
ICE HARVEST;
Tho ice harvest has been usually good this winter, Sheet after sheet has been cut from the canals, and much more could he had if the work were scienti
ficially undertaken and carried out Though the frost is not so severe de it was a few weeks ago, it is still keen enough to afford fresh ico supplies, but it is not expected that this will last more than another week.
Hongkong.
JOURNALISTIC,
The Eastern News Agency, a Japanese news agency which has just opened a
branch in the capital, gave us banquet to members of the Chinese Press and lead
ing citizens the other night,
Mr. W_S_Ridge, formerly editor of the National Review, has taken over the editorship of the Peking Daily News. which has much improved in appearance and in conduct as a result.
MOTOE REGULATIONS.
Skating continues to be the chief pas, the Diplomatic Quarter put into opera Not before time has the Commission of
sime of the foreign community, and tho Peking Club rink is exceedingly popular
tion the motor car regulations drawn up some time ago. The limit the speed vn hand nights, wher some pretty gure.rough the Legation district to eight work is witnessed on the ca. Waltzing on skates 25 very popular.
the more valuable feathers and sking are
Hongkong in caces, separately wrapped in paper and packed in cases. They are usually exported from
CHINESE DOMESTIC LOAN.
· The plan regarding the flotation of the proposed 8th Year Internal Loan of
the finistry of Finance (says the Peking Daily News) is being conceived and
worked out in a manner somewhat difer- entom that which characterizes the $200,000,000 Internal Loan propo
proposed By the Ministry of Communications,
of Finance seems to be moderate in its Financial experts say that the Ministry estimates as the authorized amount of this 6th Year Loan will be 850,000,000, which is
is only one fourth of the amount of the Communications Loan. The Ministry is proceeding very carefully with the matter. It has sent the draft prospectus of the loan to the various Ministers for examination
This loan scheme has been passed at a Cabinet Mecting. The proceeds are to be the current fiscal year. The term of the used to meet deficit in the Budget for
miles an hour under penalties for the logu is to be 20 years, which is much owners and chaufeurs, and it may be Internal Loan. The full title of the loan longer toan that of the 3rd or 4th year safely inferred that there will be fower will be The Bix Per Cent, Reorganiza
Nation Internal Losa of the Republic." causes for complaint in future. It is
Tan International Club is holding an- other fancy dress elenival next week, and the support already promised ensures top that the Peking municipal autho being a great success
FINANCIAL.
ritica will follow the excellent lead thus
set
MOTOR RECORDE.
The prospectus of the hundred million dollar loan, which the Minister of While on the subject of motor cars-or Interior expects to raise within the coun automobiles, as the Americans prefer to try, has been published. To most people and them--it is interesting to record it sung to have small prospect of success, liat an interesting motor feat has been On the other hand, it is interesting to accomplished this week. On Tuesday two learn that the short-term loan of one cars, one driven by Mr. Dewette and the million do'lars requited for temporary other by Mr. White, both connected with purpose may not be uvedod, as the the firm of E. V. Frazer, travelled round proceeds of the Salf Revenue have proved the vicinity of the proposed new road, Exceptionally good,
crossing ploughed fields and even frozen The trafficking in copper C234 18 streame to Bhabo and Tangshan (where having its offect upon the value of the it was noticeable that progress had been dollar. A few months ago one could get made with the construction of bath 136 coppers for a dollar. Now it is houses in connection with the baths). worth only 118, Still the traffic continues Sixty-five mile cross-country driving in spite of the protests of the united was accomplished by the time the cars Chambers of Commerce. The Guvera returned to Peking, thus opening to ment's reply to the national volume of motorists a new vista for automobile complaint is to licence a syndicato to proft, by thing exploitation of the people'g coin
|ANGLO-CRINESE DINNEREN
The Auglo Chinese dinner on Monday gave an opportunity for leading Chinese and members of the British community to meet under agrecable conditions. The (Continued me foot of next Column.)
UAKING FOR THE POOL CHILDREN,
Mrs Gould, the American millionair. ess and philathrop st, is doing laudable work these cold mornings in providing meals for thousands of dest tute children. They must suffer great privitions in the extreme cold of this
bitter winter.
A CRAZY CHINESE OFFICIAL,
ISSUING FALSE MANDATES.
Many tales are being told about Mr. the Cabinet Office, who is now a lunatic. Po Yen-kuel, the late Benior Clerk of
He was dismissed by a Presidential Man dats on 28th January.
Senior Clerk by Yuna Shin-kai, who was Mr. Po Yen kue was given the post of
The following members will attend al King's Park Range on Friday, 16th ast, at 2 p.m. Dress Drill order: Sergt. A Charlton, "Ptes W. L Lensk K W Bean, FA Coleman, T. Oliphant and P. H. Rolfe
(Bgd.) G. K. H BLurton, Capt.,
Adjutant, HKV.R Hongkong, February 13th, 1917. HONGKONG POLICE RESERVE.
MUSKETAY" COURSE, 1917, PART 15 The attention of all members of the Staff Company Inspectors, No. 1 Platoon, Mounted Police and Maxim Gunners is drawn to orders of Feb. 12/18. They will fire Part 11 on Sunday next, Feb 18th,
The following will attend for Range
duties on this date: C.S.M. Khawas Khan, Cr, Sgt, 578 Botelho, Sergt. 554 Barretto, C.S.M. Peter Wong, Cr. Sgte, 10 James Wong 07-Wong Shou Nin, 50 Shan Sig D
_____ MUSKETRY__INSTRUCTION—ODERECTION.
No. 6 Platoon (No. 3 Company) will attend at the Armoury on Friday, Feb. 23rd, and not on Monday, Feb. 19th, 12
POLICE BOKOOL.
Thursday, Feb, 15th Class II. (In-
spector Gordon).
The present classes will terminate with
the following sittings:
Feb, 20th. Class 1 (Inspector Gerrard)—Tuesday,
Class 11, (Inspector Cordun)--Wednes-
Class III. (Inspector Grant) Monday,
day, Feb. 21st
- Feb. 19th,⠀⠀
RECRUITS, CENTRAL STATION, 5.30 P.I Wednesday, Feb, 14th,-Recruits of all. Companies, except No, 2 Company Friday, Feb. 16th. Hecruits Platoon
(No, Company),
ZUMAXIN GUNNERS,”
All members of this Section are required. to meet at the DS.P's. office at 5.45. pm on Thursday, Feb, 15 Uniform optional
(Sgd.) F. O TenKIN,
D.S.P. (B). Hongkong, 17h February, 1917.
"HONGKONG" AND CHINA DISTELOT,
a friend of his father: Since the death of 8T JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE. Yuan Shih-kai, his friends have noted his eccentric - ways and suspected that his mind was out of order. He did not asked leave for 60 days. Before the leave attend office regularly, and frequently expired, he would sudd
he would suddenly turn
up and report himself for duty. After remaining office for a few minutes, he would again ask leave for 50 days. Once he went to Shanghai and wanted funeral exepsés
One night he invented three Presidential Mandates, the first ore ordering the dis solution of Parliament the second one reorganizing the Cabinet and the third one dismissing all the Military ad
ovamos of the pravacre me pointing new men in their stead. He then sent
three false
Visit to Canton - Members selected to
to Canton will parade at the Head quarters of the Chinese YMCA, Division at 8 p.m. to day (Wednesday) the 14th inst. Baggage, clearly mark- ed with the owner's name and rank, must be sent to above Headquarters not Inter than 5 p.m. fo-day Uniform-W When travelling. and en parade, uniform will be worn as foì- lows:-Helinets, shorts, puttees, water bottles
(Biled), haversacks (fully fitted). Each member wil take an additional auit of uniform. Great CORIS to be rolled, or worn, na
New Mandates to the Far ordered. When off duty, long trousers
in Peking, and the Agency by telephone to wire the Mandates to all provinces, as they would be promulgated in the morning Then that he had done some great work and he went around to tell his friends that he had accomplished in five minutes what the Government had not been able
in do in five years.
This mad action came to the knowledge of Chief Secretary Chang Kuo-kan, who an once askerl the Prime Minister to dis miss him-eking Daily Tewa
are to be worn, caps (unless other- wise ordered), belts, white gloves. Swagger canes should be carried. Equipment In addition to individual First Aid equipment, 3 stretchers and one wheeled ambulance will be quired. Routine Orders will be issued daily
while in Canton, and posted at the temporary. Headquarters,
(8gd) E BALPAR
(Offeer in charzze, of District). Hongkong, February 14th, 1917.