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from embarrassment by tying its hands call up any instead of errry man possess. in this matter if the Government were ing these qualifications. Nor is there not so ready to undertako equally any provise that the Tribunal shall con embarrassing tasks. All those who are tain a substantial commercial majority." conscripted will be insured-single men The unofficial members of the Council for £1,000 and married men for £2,000 ask that no unofficia! member of the ORDER FOR DR. SUN'S ARREST
It is reported that the Peking: Govert cach and a monthly separation allowance Executive Council shall be appointed to will be made of $200 to each wife and the Tribunal, ne it would deprive the ment has ordered the authorities
public
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one of their two representatives various ports to arrest Dr. Sun if he $20 for each child up to the age of 20
'in cases of appeal to the Governor-in-should land on his way to Japan. in the case of girls and 10 in the case of Council His EXCELLENOY has declined A message from Amoy states that the boys. Should any man's dependents elect to accept this amendment, bat gives an Tuchun of Fukien has reported that San to leave the Colony and live elsewhere undertaking that no member of the Yat-sen has left Swałow by a Japaneso they will receive £20 and £210 respec Executive Council who may be appointed steamer bound for Japan, and he (the tively. When it is borne in mind that
to the Tribunal shall sit in appeal Tuchun) has sent delegates to request the this is the minimum grant which it is esses. He promises, also, to see whether Japanese Consul in Amoy to allow them proposed to make, subject to the approval he has power to appoint a commercial to arrest Sun when the vessel arrives at of the Secretary of State for the Colonics, man to sit on the Executive Council to Amoy. It is mid that the Japanese Con- the attitude of the Legislature cannot he
any vacancy that may be caused sul has refused, and Sun, therefore, has described as parsimonious, especially in in this way. Meanwhile, the matter is made good his escape.
settlement on Monday. GENERAL LUK'S PEACE OVERTURES. and view of the assurance that, in case of left over for
It is said that General Luk has sent a need, passages will be provided and These, however, are minor points com- assistance granted in the matter of rent pared with the broad fact that, in reality, telegrain to the Poking Government and intcrest on mortgages. In many cases, the Tribunal will have power only to stating that he has been preparing for of course, people will be obliged to live send me away. It may be taken for negotiations with the Peking Government upon a very different scale from that to granted that if it decides that a man since he found therewere external menaces which they have been accustomed, but can be spared that decision will stand to the country. Luk's cable is regarded that, unfortunately, cannot be avoided The military representative, however, wil) as a peace overture either here or in Great Britain. It is be able to appeal in every instance in THE CIVIL GOVERNOR
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and that, in others, women will be able Council. In such circumstances, all the is afraid of disturbances arising in the augment their means by taking the places talk about protecting the essential alicted region, and has sent troops to of the men who leave. We hope that interests of the Colony" by means of various places to maintain order.
some consideration will be shown to the single man who is supporting a widowed mother or invalid sister, for in these days of high prices help is needed more than ever by people in such circumstances. It will be noticed that, in the words of H.E. THE GOVERNOR, the men who applied or endeavoured to apply to the Military Service Commission for per
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The following cases of communicable diseases were notified in the Colony on Thursday:-Cerebrospinal fever, 2 (2 deaths); bubonic plague, 2 (5 deaths); enteric fever, 2 (death). All the sufferers were Chinese except one-an American attached by enterio fever.
mission to volunteer for active service outside the Colony before May 20th-the date on which the telegram from the Secretary of State was published up. rejoice at leisure. proving of conscription-will be given provisions of this Bill or of being sent to England with second-class passages and the prospect of obtaining commis- sions. The
unofficial members of the Legislative Council object that it is AERATED, WATER MANUFACTURERS unfair not to allow this class to enjoy
the right to go home, instead of being As a result of the Spring Race Meeting drafted to India with the conscripts, and for War Funds and War Investments af at the same time receive the separation Shangbai 864,000 was obtained for War allowances and other privileges accorded Funds and Charities, and £4,250 for the to those who are called up compulsorily. Wat Savings Association, while £12,000 This could not be done, however, without are known to have been invested in War injustice to the many men who have loan by winnera in the members' cash The total voluntary contribu already gone to the Tront, After all. Swegps. the fundamental den is that while altiors amounted to $18,323.50, which is mon are willing to fight for the included in the above-mentioned sum of
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THE GUNBOAT ✨ KWÖNG-HOL,”
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Canton to be disarmed and inspected. THE FLOOD.
The Harbour Department in Canton has issued a warning to the citizens that the food is expected to increase consider ably during the next low days, and there- fore people living in the lower levels has better prepare accordingly in order to avoid panic.
VICTORIES REPOETED-
Commander Chan Kwing-ming in Swa- tow has reported that after the Canton forces captured Wing-ting city all the adjacent cities surrendered without op- position. Chan adds that he has sent troops to various cities to restore order.
THE FLOOD.
CANTON, Jane, 7th.
It is reported that the flood is increas ing daily, The water-mark in Wuchow 82 feet 7 inches. Telegraphic communi cations between Canton and Shui Hing and other places is suspended owing to the telegraph posts having been carried away by the flood. PLACE NEGOTIATIONS.
It is reported that the President, after receiving General Luk's telegram relat ing to peace negotiations, has sent dele
gates to consult General Luk on the
matter,
Li Shun, Tuchun of Kiangsu, has again taken up the task of mediation. He has sent representatives to ascertain the real views of both parties. GENERAL, LUK
Replying to the Special Parliament,
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federation Government,
So far as the individual is concerned it/responsibbilities, it cannot ignore them. to be entertained by many of your readers General Lak has stated that he will The position of Civil Servants dues as to the fate of parcels despatched from this Colony to friends at home, I am directed to inform you that parcels which conform to the regulations appear to have been delivered in every cass to the addressee and have not been seized by the Customs.
BANDITS IN SHUN TAK DISTRICE?
We are informed that a very large number of bandits have risen in the Shum Tak district. They have sized several
will be generally agreed, we think, that the Conscription Bill as it now stands not, however, appear to be clearly defined in this connection. It is an open a very fair measure. The intention is that all British subjects of pure Euro secret that in some instances these men were not permitted by their depart YOMMODIOUS and well-fitted SHOP in pean descent who are between 18 and 40 mental chiafs to submit their names to
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years of age when the Ordinance comes Apply
the Military Service Commission, which into operation shall be called up for medical examination, but only those at an early stage in its proceedings asked who are physically it for service in the that, as all its findings were subject to front-line will be taken at present. The revision by H18 EXCELLENCY, Civil Ber Small quantities of prohibited articles people to ransom. The authorities have original proposal to exempt eligible men vants should be withdrawn from its ent, as gefte, and tea up to 11 lbs. and sent troops and ganboats to the spot to
not be interfered with by the Imperial T REVOLUTION IN HEUNG SHANA who have been discharged from the naval purview suggestion which was adopt sugar up to 1 lb. also seat as gifte, will put the trouble down or military service of the Crown on the ed. The question arises-Will the Customs Authorities.
It is reported that. Un Tai's troops, termination of their period of service has in Government employment who express-
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launches, which were used to tow boats to and from Canton, and hold a number of
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The service vid Canada has been SUB who revolted in the Houng Shan district
been withdrawn. Men who have takened their readiness to go to the front enjoy pended, bat an arrangement has been the other day, were defeated by the Can- part in the present war will not of the same option now as that granted to made by which parcels may be sent to ton troops on the 5th inst, after two days”: COXTSo, be affected by this, because if the general community? It is only just England by Messrs. Alfred Holt's @ghting. The district city was recaptur they are not still in the Army it can only that they should, but there is nothing in steamers. be by reason of the fact that they have the Bill to ensure this. It is true that
No. 1, STEWART TERRACE, No. been invalided out. Total exemption THE GOVERNOR said that Civil Servants the same as that now charged for parcels
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will be granted on the ground of Imperial: interests or the essential interests of the Colony. On the ground of "excep tional financial or business obligations or domestic position " temporary exemption may be granted for a period not exceed ing six months in all. This is on exten sion of two months as compared with the first proposal, but it does not satisfy the unofficial members of the Council, who desire that, as in England, no time. himit shall be fixed. Clearly six months might not meet the case of a man whose wife was in a delicate state of health, and if it were known that be was obliged
a stated
would be treated in exactly the same way as the men who are not Civil Servants conscripted under this Bill, bug be explained that he meant by this that the exceptional privileges as regards pay which they have enjoyed up to date will not be continued." In any case, i! a Civil Servant who volunteered, or expressed a desire to volunteer, is allow ed to go to England to join up will he receive the same liberal treatment as those who have gone before, or will be come under the new scale of allowances
In some of its provisions notably
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mbers in the House of Commons, The ALESEND 109, Tm REAL SIX ing of his business. Surely if any con assures us that it is intended to end up point was not considered by the Labour fidence is felt in the Tribunal this is a every men between the ages of 18 to 40 party's executive, who hold that the fact matter which might safely be left to its years of purely European descent who that women are new legally entitled to Vote is enough. The selection has still discretion. We should be more impressed is fit for the Al class, but the Bill still to come before the annual conference this with official anxiety to save the Tribunal leaves the Proper Authority" free to month,
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