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telegram on Wednesday advising the also working to this end, while the report not to dispatch ships from Hongkong to and that port. Yesterday morning, however, southern, are seeking a rapprochement another telegram countermanded the pre may be intended to make the Conferencevious request, and shipping matters are
therefore normal.
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see reason,
Meanwhile, a new force has appeared
The Banvard.Musion) Comedy Com-
pany will not, as at first intended, open another short season in Hongkong this. week.
in politics, and it is significant "of. The death occurred, with tragic sudden. the changes that are taking place in ness, on Wednesday, of Commander Chins. The students throughout the Pintos Basto, of the Portuguese gunbea country are engaged in a campaign to Macau, which is just now in the Naval rouse the people to a sense of the wrongs of Dockyard, Hongkong. Commander Basto which Japan is hold to be guilty, and it was travelling to Hongkong on the Sui in must be admitted that they have met with on Wednesday, when he fell down on remarkable success. The boycott idea bas deck. On being lifted, it was found that spread rapidly. It may not be well-hn was dead. The funeral took place at timed, considering that about 90 per cent. | Macao. of China's importa are derived from Japan, but this consideration does not seem to weigh at the moment. Happily there are signs now that the ferment may subside, as the Minister for Finance, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, and the late Ambassador to Japan-who are regarded as having betrayed the interests of the nation-have deemed it advisable to tender Its "Dryness" is a feature which their resignations, and these have been accepted. This has produced a soothing effect upon the people, and the "atrikes '* which have been declared are ending. Fresh difficulties, however, have arisen.
The Hon. Treasurer of the Alice The Cabinet, in a body, has tendered its Memorial and Afiliated Hospitals ac resignation, and the PRESIDENT has fol-knowledges, with thanks the following lowed suit. As a consequence, there is a somewhat Gilbertian situation. ment has taken no action upon the PRESIDENT's letter of resignation, because the document has not been counter-signed by the PREMIER, and the PREMIER cannet resign because, presumably, there is no PRESIDENT. Power now rests with Parlia-
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archer, which has just come out of dock, They leave to-morrow by the for Vladivostock, whore, by arrangement with the American Government, they will play to the American troops. They hope to return to Hongkong in about six weeks' time. The Laura Guerite Company, which is now in Tientsin, will visit Hong. kong on June 26th.
NEWS.
[ROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDANT. }' AGILBERTIAN SITUATION.
PEKING, June 11th.. Parliament this afternoon discussed the President's letter of resignation, but took no action because it was not counter- signed by the Premier.
A curious situation thus arises. The Premier cannot resign because, presum ably, there is no President; and the President cannot resign because there is no Premier,
THE QUORUM FOR THE BUDGET.
Parliament also discussed the Budget,
but action was impossible as, owing, to some members leaving, there were not sufficient to form a quorum.
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NEWS."
WHOLESALE RESIGNATIONS...
SHANGHAI, June 19th."
A mandate has been issued allowing Chung-cheong to resign. Tso Yu-lum, Luk Chung-yi, and Chang
shops in Shanghai are also beginning to" The strike has ended in Tientsin. The open..
signation to the President on June 10th.
The whole Cabinet tendered its re-
The President also has tendered his resignation to Parliament. The latter explains that at this eritical juncture 'in diplomatic relations, he cannot carry on his duties without support from the people donations to the funds of the Hospital and the Parliament. He therefore deems $15 from the Hon. Mr. C. G.Alabaster.it best to resign his position. Parlia-
O.B.E: $10 each from Messrs. L ́A. Power now rests with the Parliament, Gossard, S. E. Green, W. C. Jack & Co., Kelly & Walsh, A MacKenzie, N. Mody & Co., S. Moutrie & Co., J. D. F. Mulder, Ray & Falconer, O. H. Ritter, A. Ritchie, Robert Dollar, Percy Smith, Seth, Fleming, F. P. Talati, and Union Trad-
ment, which is controlled by the On Fook party. This party has been working for the downfall of the Government and the election as President of TAN CHI, the PREMIER who was responsible for the
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Fears ago. If Tuan's followers achieve their object there will be little, prospect of peace in China. Efforts, however, arc ÆRATED WATER MANUFACTURERS remain in office and it is to be hoped being made to persuade the PRESIDENT to
they will prove successful.
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H.M.8. Cartine is leaving Hongkong shortly for Vladivostock, where she will remain for some months.
Mr. J. W. Franks, Asst.-Superintendent of Victoria Gol, was sworn in as a Justice of the Pence, yesterday, by Mr. H
MARRIAGE BELL-MACZEAN-At H.B.M. Consulate, by Bir E. D. H. Fraser, K.C.M.G., on June 4th, and afterwards at the Union Church by Rev. C. E. Dar- went, PETER BELL Marine Engineer, Shanghai, to ELIZABETH ANNIL MACO Hutchison. IRAN, Inverness, Scotland.
DEATHS.
Four cases (four deaths) of bubonic PRIZRAKY-At Hankow, on June 2nd, plague, and one case (one death) of en ADOLF PETERSEN, of Copenhagen (Ateric fever were reported in the Colony Petersen & Co., Hankow), of pneu on Wednesday. monia, aged 43. BLO-At No. 153, Bubbling Well Road, Shanghai, on June 5th, Roster JOHN SLOAN, M.D., aged 81 years.
Hangzong Ozzius: 104, Da Vaux BOLD, Lexon Orica: 131,"Trạm Beer, E.0.
The Baily Press
Hanaxona, JUNE 12TH, 1919,
DISTRACTED CHINA."
It is a remarkable commentary or the mentality of the Chinese that they should be more concerned with the award of the Peace Conference, which regarded Japan as the successor of German rights in Chins, than with the healing of their own dissensions, which are responsible for two
Governments functioning in the country
and maintaining conditions which would not be tolerated by any people possessing a proper sense of nationality. It may be
No. 10 Tax FEAX, 6-Ramped Housesore-mautioned vessel having
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to be left in the Godownt, where they will be examined on June 18th, at 10 ofalock.
The total output of the Kailan Mining Administration's mines for the week end ing May 31st, 1919, amounted to 89,195 tons and the sales to 67,378 tons.
For selling wool to which a false trade mark had been applied several shop. keepers were muleted in fines at the Magistracy, yesterday, ranging from $30
to 10..
ing Co.
An attempt was made, some time in the earl hours of Wednesday morning; to break open the lock of Mesers, Sherrif
Bros. jewellery store. When Mr. Sheriff attempted to open it yesterday, he found unmistakable signs of it having been tampered with, and he was unable to
to be broken. An examination of the open it with the usual key. The lock had
shop showed everything intact That anyone is able to operate on a door in such a centre will be a source of wonder to many. A constable is stationed all night at the corner and patrols make re- gular rounds of the European business quarter.
FAREWELL TO M. KREMER: DEPARTURE OF POPULAR FRENCH CONSUL
which is controlled by the On Fook. Party, who have been working for the downfall of the present Government and the election of Tuan Ki-sui as President.
The railway employes and telephone operators have resumed work.
Several hundred representatives from.. various commercial, industrial, labour, educational, and "Press Associations held a meeting late last night.
Since the news of the dismissal of the traitors has been confirmed by tele- grams received by the British and French Consulates, it has been decided that all shops resume business at two o'clock this afternoon,
They also passed a resolution that Tuan Kiti and Chu Shu-trang shall not be allowed to resume power again.
Parliament has returned Chi Sai chang's resignation.
The Diplomatic Corps held an emeri Chu Sai-chong to remain. gency meeting and decided to persuade
SHOPS RE-OPEN.
SHANGHAI, June 19th All the shope re-opened at two o'clock this afternoon. The national" flag was flown from many buildings, and crackers The whole town has a festive appearance--as though it were New Year things have reverted to their normal posi- day.. Business has bean resumed, and
fired.
About 60 members of the Hengkong Wednesday night, to say farewell and Club foregathered at the Club, on tion..
bon voyage to M. Paul Kremer, Vice-Con.
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(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] CABLE DELAYS EXPLAINED.
The cables to Gibraltar had been restor- ed, but faults in one or two prevented their full use.
A Chinese, who sustained serious in-ul for France, who left the Colony, yes- juries as the result of a log of wood fall. terday, on the Empress of Asia. The greatest conviviality prevailed. Among
LONDON, June 5th. ing upon him in Wanchai, succumbed to his injuries at the Hospital.
In the House of Commons, at question, other members of the French community time, Mr. A. H. Illingworth, stated that, present were: MM, de Journel, Hauche owing to the congestion of the Eastern Telegraph Company's cables, arrange- corne, Colin, Sire, Tourtet, Lapicquements had been recently made to suspend Floquet and Chony.
priority of transmission for Government After the toaste of HM the King and telegrams, except really argent ones. the President of France had been honoured, now dealt with in a manner similar to Consequently, Government telegrams were Mr. C. H. P. Hay, the Chairman, proposed commercial telegrams, and special stepa the toast of their guest in a happy speech. were being taken to reduce their number He emphasised the fact that M. Kremer messages for Australia were taking ten to and length. He admitted that many was one of the most popular figures in twelve daya (Laughter.) the Colony. During the cleven years he had been in the local French Consulate, all, who had come into contact with him. had learnt his real worth. also referred to the keen interest M.
Mr. Hay
Kremer took in racing, asking those pre- sent to Bend'Or" and "Swallow" the contents of their glasses. They all hoped be would return to Hongkong.
M. Kremer, who met with reminiscent of the occasion when he wa reduced to tears at the Hongkong Club, reception
10 Astice by had done friend for the honour they had done him, and
PARIS, June 6th. A Havas message states:- echoed the hope that he would be, sent. Kong Biang Ko. President of the Pro- Now that Sir Hugh Clifford has been genuine friends.
said, at a banquet in his honour in appointed Governor of Nigeria conjec. A musical programme, to which Messrs Chinese followed the same ideals of justice
E. G. Anderson, G. F. Dumbarton, and and humanity for centuries.
The
bay of Tsingtao controls all the
It is understood that Corporal Scott, of the Royal Engineers, the heavy-weight boxing champion of Hongkong, who is now at Malta, ia shortly to be transferred to this Colony.
H.E. the Officer Administering the Government (the Hon. Mr. Claud Severn, C.M.G.) is slightly indisposed and was not able to preside over the meeting of the Legislative Council, yesterday.
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The American Pacific cable was still repaired in a few days, thus somewhat interrupted, but he hoped it would be relieving the congestion to the Far East. Government was giving attention to the Mr. R. A Sanders stated that the question of permitting business cable. grams to be sent in private codes.
JAPANESE OCCUPATION OF SHANTUNG,
back to Hongkong where he had so many vincial Council, Shantaparis:-" The
Kremer will return to Hongkong. at the Club in recent years.
We understand it is not likely that M. By many kind deeds and quiet has made himself one of the best liked generosity, he A Chinese attempted to commit suicide Ningpo to meet his brother, who is Com- residents in the Colony. He goes to
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threatened by the Japanese occupation of Shantung.
through as she has done in so many ura is again busy appointing a successor many others contributed, helped to ex Chatom Houses in the district. The All broken, chafed and damaged goods are crises during the past eighty years? At Bir Arthur Young in the Straits tend the function, which was voted one Japanese had got a monopoly of coal by any rate, it is obvious that they do Governorship. The latest name is that of of the most enjoyable that has taken place control of the railway. All China was All Claims inust be presented within attach very with importance to the fe.C.M.G., D.S.O., present Governor of Major Sir J. Chancellor, R.E, mouth of the Steamer's arrival here, after lock which has occurred again in the which they cannot be recognized.
Trinidad. Ne Olsim will be admitted after the goods Shanghai Peace Conference. Perhapa have left the Godowns and all goods they are right. Things in China are not
undelivered after June 18th, will remaining be subject to rent,
always what they seem. There in inch by jumping off the Sui Tai when the through of Customs there, and will pass In addition to the members of the family, No Fire Insuranon whatever will be of the theatrical in Chinese politics that vessel was passing through Lamma on the effected.
one can never be sure whether the events taking place are natural and real, or whether they are designed merely to create an impression desired by the prin- cipale. For these reasons it is difficult to
Consignees are requested to soud in their Bills of Lading for counter ignature im mediately. PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS. Hongkong, June 11th, 1913.
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Channel. An alarm was raised, the vessel was stopped, and the would-be suicide was picked up from the water and brought to Hongkong, where he was given into the custody of the Police.
"Hone on
M.M.
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William Gair Rathbone was held recently. At Holy Trinity Church, Sloane Street, s memorial service for the late Mr. his way to France
there were also prosent Bir Charles Addis, M. Bauchecorne, who arrived in the Viscount Goschen, Sir Harry Wilson. Sir had been attached to the Consulate, will Sutherland, Bir Valentine Chirol, and Colony recently
from Foochow, where he Montage Turner, Bir Thomas and Lady succeed M. Kremer: M. Hauchecorne has many others. Mr. Rathbone was a mem the past 15 years, having served at kong and Shanghai Bank and a director been in the French Consular Service for her of the London Committee of the Hong- Pakboi, Bwatow and Chefoo.
of the P. & O Co.
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