CRUSADE AGAINST REFORMERS
IN HONGKONG ↑ KIDNAPPINO'.
IN THE COLONY.
BRITISH AUTHORITIES MOVING. Considerable aların has been created in the ranks of the progressive Chinese residents of Hongkong, and the neighbouring colony of Macao by information having leaked out that there are no less than twenty-six special service men" in the employ of Li Hung-chang | scouring this. Colony (and a score or so hunting up "suspects in Macao) for members of the Reform Party.
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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 1900.
submit to the immediate domin on of an un- sympathetic or tyrannical government. Such caused the immigration of the Pilgrim Fathers Into America in A. D. 1621; but, however Empire may he founded the difficulty always has been and always will be to retain and develop the territories in possession of the dominant state.
WEAKNESS OF ONE MAN EMPIRE. We invariably find that Empire which has heen built up by the military genius of one mau soon falls into decay, for the simple reason that there is no one of the same commanding genius to succeed the conqueror and administer the territories that have come under his sway Conquest is one thing; administration is an other. Conquest may be comparatively easy: one pitched battle and a country is acquired: while good administration demands constant care and watchfulness and a succession of alle men-extending through generations. The Empire of Alexander the Great fell to pieces shortly after his death, and Napoleon saw his own Empire crumble to pieces even in his own day. Mabomed raised Empire by the power of the sword, but it exist even to our own day, not so much by the wise adininistration that characterizes it as by the religious fervour which animates the followers of the prophct.
J CHANGE OF CONSTITUTION.
LANGUAGE.
In no respect did Rome show the genius of its government better than in the case with which it appears to have imposed its language upon the subjugated races. The language of the government and officials was Latin, of the leading merchants Latin, in the schools Latin, and the most prominent natives acquised Latin. The universal language of the countries nearest Italy became Latin; and the Latin Structure of the French, Spanish and l'ortugeese languages of the present day is a living proof of the thoroughrass with which the Romans colonized and Romanized their provinces. For a period of 600 years Rome domineered the world and kept many diverse races in sub jection; she scattered happiness and content to millions of people and imposed almost a perpetual peace when once her rule was establishic. This was largely attributed to the military efficiency of the Romans, the means of quick communication to the ex- tremities of the Empire and the invariable leniency with which she treated the inhabitants of her various dependencies.
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THE DECAY, OF ROME.
But as a nation and as a government she did not discover perpetual youth, only a green longevity. Weatib bred effeminacy, luxury ted to idleness. Her leaders hecameton academical: the profession of arms was neglected and un- preparedness met with defeat and she was obliterated.
VENICE
OFFICERS OF THE SANITARY
BOARD.
The following communication, dated 21st inst, from the Acting Colonial Secretary containing the appointments of a President and Vice-Pro- sident of the Sanitary Board has been circulated among the members
I am directed to acquaint you for the in- formation of the Sanitary Board that His Excellency the Governor has cancelled the appointment of the Iton. the Captain Super intendent of Police as Vice-President of the Board during the temporary absence from the Colony of the Hon. J. H. Stewart Lockhart, C.M.G.
I am to add that His Excellency has been, pleased to appoint the Hon. R. D. Ormbsy to be Acting-President, and Dr. James Lowson to.be Vice-Presiden during the temporary Absence from the Colony of Dr. Atkinson and the Hon. J. II. Stewart Lackfin C.1.C., or until further orders.
(58) H. MAY, Acting Colonial Secretary.
FOOTBALL.
SCOTLAND 7. THE WORLD,
It is understood that these spies and deter- tives are working under the orders and guidance of one Le Hok Shan who, it will be remembered, was believed to have had a great deal to do with the recent arrest of Mr. King Lien Shan at Macao. It appears, from reports in circulation, that Ln Hok Shan iras gone a trifle too fat in his zeal to play the cards of his Imperial Mis tress, the notorious Empress Dowager and that the British au'librities are on his track, owing to the kidnapping of a wealthy Chinese merchant named Kwong Yu Hoon who was temporarily residing in Hongkong until spirit
Last Monday afternoon at the Happy Valley ed away to Canton two days ago. Various
team representing Scotland" played a reports are in circulation as to bow Mr.. Kwong was "induced to go up to Canton, but one In the growth of Empire the constitution of
friendly game with a team representing the that meets with considerable credence is as
the dominant siate often undergoes a change,
"Work," as a wind up for the closing season. Republican Rome turned readily to the rite of
The ground was in mach better condition than follows
During the middle ages Venice, an aristocra Kwong, who has a large business in Voko-the Gaesars. Political representation was un-
on Saturday last, and a fair amber of spectators bama and Canton, and has business interests known in that day moreover monarchy has a tic and intercantile, republic was the most pro-
enjuyable game. Yokohama. Soon a blood relation of his (some has not. Kings of a subject territory will more along the shores of the Adriatic and in theThe names and positions of the players have in Hongkong, arrived here recently from way of rewarding, its adherents that a Republic gressive state in Europe. She founded colentes ned up to witness what proved to be a most say a cousin) called on him to invite his readily obey a dominant monarch than they Empire of Greece. She colonized Candia in already been published. cooperation in
The Scotchmen won the toss and elected a mercantile venture in will a Republic, for much of the pomp of the 4212, but she ever had a difficulty of keeping Canton. After lengthy discussion Kwong sovereign lord is reflected upon them Politiber colonists in subjection owing to the distance to play towards the West Gol. Hawenck took the kick for the World and the forwards made agreed to go to Canton to setile details with clans in a Republican Stute often among them that they.dwelt from the parent state.
an early incursion into their opponents terri: proposed partners and be accordingly left two selves, quarrel and strive for the supreme 1301 her colonists in Candia rebelled and tried days ago in company with his cousin. There power, neglecting the interests of the subordin. to throw off her yoke, because they objected tory. Luwe got the ball fan the centre and to taxation without representation in the Great tried a hug shot for goal but the latter was were, it appears, a number of Lo Hok Shan's ate territories; and even among those States
In this effort, however, very clever and Pounall had all his work cut men on board and as soon as the unsuspecting that have the highest form of the Republican Council of Venice. Kwong got well on to Chinese territory, in Government in the life of such a nation it may they failed. The discovery of the New World out to manage him A miss kick by Lonkar Canton, it is supposed he was seized and taken occur at times that although Republican in and the Cape route in India opened up easier | let Noble and bis partner through. The out- and better trade routes and sources and Venice | side left sent in a battling-shot "from off the to the nearest prison but up to now his actual form the Government is almost despotic in
practice. During the American Civil War of as a mercantile state gradually perished. whereabouts cannot be discovered,
touch line but Kew was equal to the occasion and saved splendidly, It seems the affair was reported to the British1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected to the authorities of the Colony who wired to the supreme magistracy of the Federal states with British Consul at Canton in board the steamer almost unlimited powers. and offer Mr. Kwong, protection. The Consul troops in such numbers for the prosecution of got on board the vessel but could not find the war that Napoleon even in his greatest any trace of Mr. Kwong. Then the Consul, distress in the campaign of 1813 never dreamt it is sail immediately sent a despatch of; and Gambetta, in the life struggle of the to Li lung-chang, the Viceroy, request newly created French Republic of 1879, after ing to be promptly informed of the where the defeat at Sedan, was virtually dictator of that nation's existence and called all men to abouts of Mr. Kwong and the excuses,
arins and made generals at his will. if any, which he proposed to submit in ex- tentiation of such a glaring breach of inter- national usage. What the Viceroy's reply was we have not yet heard.
We hear that Lo Hok Shan is in possession of a list of 3,022 names of members of the Reform Party who are believed to be resident in Hongkong, and that as trouble is brewing abead in respect of the capture of Kwong he has been recalled to Canton, but left his dis- tinguished addles here.
CORNER HOUSES.
He, Zalled forth
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ORIENTAL AND EUROPEAN GOVERNMENTS.
But let us turn to the consideration of Euro- peas and Oriental forms of government over dependencies. In Oriental Empire distant and even near provinces are governed by deputies, who, within their own jirovinces, are alisolute They possess the full powers of a sovereign; they levy taxes, raise troops, decide questions of life and death and adniinister the law. fact they carry on tire whole routine of govern ment on their own initiative with this one exception, that all surplus taxes are remitted to The following request has been made and the inmediate lord. It is clear, therefore, that as one man cannot administer a whole province: circulated among the members of the Sanitary he must depute his authority to subordinate With reference to Ordinance No. 34 of 1899. deputies, who, within their own districts, have Clause 7 (a) we should be glad to know if this equal powers to the deputy himself. Such a Clause is intended to apply to corner houses system of govemment is extremely incomplete and responsible for much oppression. Again, which have windows on two fronts, and if so, will the Board exercise the powerander clauset frequently happens that remote provinces held by such slender ties to the central govern 7 (c) and exempt corner houses?
We should be obliged if you would place this meat may revolt and may even become separate matter before your Board and favour us with independent states. With European dependen- cies the case is different. Separate officers are an early reply as we have a number of such appointed to discharge particular duties, and although subservient to the Governor of the province are still more subservient to the Cen- iral Authority.
Board:..
houses in course of construction.
Yours truly,
(Sd.) LEIGH AND ORANGE.
"THE GRIP ON COLONIAL EMPIRE."
GREECE.
A study of by-gone Enipires may prove in- teresting. In the early days of Greece her sons often left the parental homie to found Colonies for themselves. They were practically inde pendent, the parent state giving them such assistance as they might require. After the great Persian expedition, however, Athens reduced her allies to a state of dependence and converted voluntary contributions unto tribute. The Greek Colonies had (1) Seperate Govern. ment on democratic principles; (2) Administra. tion of theirown internal affairs with occasional control of Athenian inspectors or governors: (3) The Supreme Court of. Jurisdiction in all important cases rested in the Athenian tribunals. Such government, however, could only apply to lose tribute states as were near. Those Colonies of Greeks which were remote from the paremal home enjoyed complete independence.
LECTURE BY MR. J. W., JONES. Last Monday Mr. J. W. Jones delivered a lecture, under the auspices of the Hongkong Odd Volumes Society, in the City Hall, on
The Grip on Colonial Empire." The Hon. W. Meigh Goodinan, who occupied the chair, said this was not the first time they had had the pleasure of listening to a lecture frons Mr. Jones. He delivered a very interest ing lecture on a previous occasion on "Imperial Federation," and he was sure he had taken a great deal of interest in the subject of the colonies of Great Britain. He could remem- ber himself some years ago a gentleman speak ing about our colonies and asking what was the good of them, for as soon as they got powerful they would separate from England, and that it only required us to keep up a very large navy to protect our commerce, and this gentleman seemed to think colonies were of very little use. There was a school which held opinions of that kind some years ago, but he should think that school was rapidly becoming as extinct as the dodo. If anyone asked what was the good of the colonies he thought he might be told that the first advantage was that diey raised England from the position of a small Island power in the proud position of a work power. Then the fact that we had to bave a large fleet to protect our commerce showed that the commerce existed, and that it was our magnificent colonial commerce of which we were so proud which gave occasion for that protection and rendered it necessary. We could not do without that commerce. And thirdly, if anyone asked what good, our colonies were to us he should say the best answer was to go to South Africa, where we saw the splendid colonial contingent which had the aid of the mother country Str. Jones said-The activity which Eumpenn powers have of recent years displayed in Africa, the increasing influence of Russia. in Northern Asia the acquisition by Germany of the port of Kinochau in the Shantung Province became rare; (2) Oficial expenses were cut of China, and the results of the American down and defined; (3) The term of office was Spanish war, by which our American kinsmen have acquired the Philippine Islands in the extended-be legatus Cæsaris holding office Pacific, Cuba and other islands in the West during the Emperor's pleasure; (4) The Indies, but more particularly the recent events Edictum Perpetuum defined the power of in South Africa, have turned the minds of all governors (5) The Court of Redress was thinking men to the question of Colonial power the Emperor and the Senate, which was largely and have emboldened me to discuss this very recruited from the provinces. interesting and absorbing problem: -
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The discovery of America opened up a new era in the world's history, and Spain, the pencer of adventure rapidly acquired a world-wide empire. In the 16th century the Kingdoms of Naples and Sicily, the Duchy of Milan
and the Netherlands and the greater part of the New World were subject in the abority of the King of Spain. These distant dependencies were 100 remale from Spain for direct control, and therefore they were governed by viceroys with almost absolute powers. In the govern ment of alien races Spain displayed ng tactful discrimination. The revolt of the Netherlands was due to the following causes. (1) Forsing Roman Catholicism on a Protestant people (2) The constant employment of Spaniards in pfices of emolument; (3) The fear of the unbles that their influence would be extinguish el by Spanish agression. All the European dependencies, of Spain paid tribute to sie do minant state and maintained such groups as she quarteraal in their territories.
SPAIN IN AMERICA.
But it is to America that we turn with much attention, inasmuch as Spain held vast do minions there, even to the beginning of this century. The government of Spanish-America was strictly dependent upon the Spanish Ma narchy. All offend were Spanish born. Her viceroy's lived in great pomp, splendour ani power. They possessed almost regal authority and were alone subject to the Royal Council of the Indies; founded in 1518, which supervised all the Colonies and with the viceroys enucied, all laws. The authority of the Royal Council extended to all departments, legislative and executive, and with it lay the final selection of officers nominated by the viceroys,
The Royal Council was the result of necessity -a supervision on distant and almost absolute governors and doubtless was the pigcurser of our Colonial office.
SPANINIE POLICY.
Spain created colonies for her awą aggran- disement. The welfare of the colonists them-
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selves way, a secondary consideration to the mother country. They were her plantations. Her policy was to sell dear and to buy cheap She obtained a royalty on all the gold and silver produced in her Colonies and raised monopolies to a fine at: monopolies of indivi duals monoplies of ports, monopolies on point of tine. She reserved the trade of her colonies to herself and thus choked progress. Other European countries in the treatment of their colonial trade followed in her footsips. Eng land and France, however, only in a lesser degree. Spain was the exponent of commerce in the 16th century and looking at her wealth and.. power others followed in her methods. By the decimation of native labour in her colonies:. Spain was unable to develop the vast resources of her colonial Empire. The numerous creoles throughout her dominions found their means of acquiring wealih curtailed.' The power of the church was dominant,
Revolutions and
THY EMPIRE OF ROME.-- The Gresk Umpire was succeeded by that of one, and in the history of their Empire the Romans about forming a fixed, just, and determined/overnment. Their administration even in the early stages of their Empire his- ory was immeasurably, superior to that of
wars in Spain where succeeded by revelstions Greece, but reform was initiatively the result of war or of dire necessity to retain Empire. The and wars in the colonies. Enförbled Spain practors governed the provinces at first despo-was no longer able to dictate her policy to her. tically and even harshly, but when the power colonies. They fought and conquered, and of Rome became more established we find much amelioration in the condition of distant provinces. In the pristine age of Roman Empire the government of provinces may be said to be two-fold: a condition which was effected by the Emper Augustus (1) The peaceful and near provinces were classified as Senatorian, the governor of which was appointed by the Senate for civil purposes, while at the same time a military officer for military pur poses was appointed by the Emperor, (2) The warlike and more remote provinces were Im- peratorial: they were governed by a military officer called legatus Casaris appointed by the Emperor, which officer had the supreme authority. The oppression of the early Ronian Governors in the various provinces gave rise to rules affecting their conduct. (1.) Governors had fixed salaries and therefore extortion
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LAWS EFFECTING THE ROMAN PROVINCES. GROWTH OF EMPIRE
Rome governed in a tolerant spirit and took The acquisition of Empire may proceed lenient view of the customs and laws of the from various causes. It may be the deliberate allons under her sway. It may be taken, 'therefore, tlist the following embodies the general intention of the sovereign power as represented either by the state or by an individual. Red bulk of law which governed a Roman province: publican Greece in the early days of the world's (1) The "Formula" or original treaty on the history created Empire and Republican Rome Conquest of the state; (2) Acts of the Supreme by Ure first Punic War made a deliberate Legislature binding the province specially gover attempt to acquire Empire by the subjugation (3) Edicts of the provincial proctors of Carthage. Of individuals, Cryus of Persia, nors, founded on the law of former governors; Alexander the Great, Tamerlane who created (4) The native jurisprudence of the country A vast empire in Geotral Asia, Charles V. Sweden, Napoleon Bonaparte, and Chaka, the Zuid King, are most illustrious examples. Again, Empire may be created bythe expansion of trade, as exemplified by the English and Dutch East India Companies, and the recently constituted Chapered Companies in Africa, and again it may be founded by the persecution Of a people who feel their political or religious herty diffeatened, and who prefer to migrate so a hostile or inhospitable, shore rather than
South America became a conglomeration of Spanish Republics and the power of Spain was gone. The inability to develop the vast ter- territories that came into the possession of Spain was the main cause of her downfall, Develope or stagnate is the significant teaching in Colonial Empire.
Retard development even in the slightest degree and the more enterprising colonists when they feel them selves in a position to do so, will throw off the yoke of the mother country and develop their possessions under their own laws.
(To be continued)
PLAGUE AT RANGOON.
Two cases of plague are reported from Rangoon, both on ships that have arrived at that port. The first was on board the Kasara which arrived at Rangoon on the 8th instant From Calcutta and the other was also on board vessel arriving on the 12th instant from the same port.
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.
The Hon. T. H. Whitehead informs us that he has received the following telegram ---
At the approaching meeting of shareholders the Directors will recommend a dividend for the past half-year at the rate of 10% per annuin, free of Income Tax, that £25,000 be added to Reserve (which will then stand at £525,000), too written off Premises, and 1335 entried forward as undivided profit."
PLAGUE AT NEWCHWANG.
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Frost secured the ball trons the goal kick, but, being hard pressed by Jones, passed over to Banby who at once called upon Moore to save his charge from a hard shot. Lowe sent in another good one from the right wing, but the custodian saved at the expense of a corner. No result came of the corner and play settled down in midfield till the whistle blew for hall time, neither side having been able to score.
The Thistles" went for all they were worth from the kick off, but Ponsall and Griffiths kept the forwards in check, and fed their front Yank with well directed kicks, Noble and Danby were playing a fine passing game on the left wing and kept Moore pretty busy in defending his charge. Noble's centres were very neatly executed. Hancock however was hard pressed by Steward and could not turn them to good account. He, however, did the next best thing, by letting frost have the ball And after a lot of good play in front of goal the latter found the net with a beautiful shot 15 minutes from the recommencement.
The Scotchmen tried hard to equalise after this, and Nolan came very wear doing so uues or twice but his shots were too high. Stephens, in the centre, gave both wings plenty of chances, Duncan however could not get away,, while the opposite wing were effectually checked by Griffiths and Looker. Fast play continued i the whistle brought the game to a close with the score.
"World"....... Scotland........
COMMENTS ON THE GAME.
There were not so many spectators as such an interesting match warranted, but those who were present witnessed a very enjoyable game fra start to finish.
decisions were very fair.
Mr. Kew made a capable referee and his
Both teams were very 'erenly matched and the game was a very fast one.
Nolan played a fine game for the Scots, so lso did Stewart and Noble.
Pennall and Frost were the most conspicuous men on the winning side.
Lowe played a good game at outside right and some of his shots were very near things.
RATS.
The following return of the number of mis caught, of which the Sanitary Board have cognisance, was laid on the table at to-day's meeting. It will be noticed that the numbers show a very decided increase.
37
1st February 14th February...... 112 16th January to 31st idem...
5th
128th 1st March
14th March 15th
1
M
11
F
1,025
1434
Date..
1,937
JAPAN AND RUSSIA.
4,535,
REVIVAL OF FEARS OF IMPENDING TROUBLE.
There is a significant revival of the anticipa tens of trouble between Russia and Japan which were current some months ago. A number of recent developments in Korea con- tribute to give these fears a very definite tum, and the general tone of the Japanese papers, and the trend of events in Korea and China seem to point to the near approach of an acute issue between the two countries. The basis of possible disagreement lies mainly of course in Korea. It is nowan established principle among all shades of Japanese politicians that the inde essential to the future of their country. They pendence of Korea of its possession by Japan is hope that the principle is recognised by Russia, but this is the crux of the matter. Within the past few days it has been definitely stated dat Korea is about to negotiate a loan with Russia, that the Russian Goyemor of the Liantung Peninsula has arrived in Seoul with a party of marines. These of course may be insignificant facts in themselves but they, at least, are straws to show how the wind is blowing. A great déal is also made of Russia's constant increase↓ of her troops in the Far East.
Several Japanese newspapers have lately made important declarations on the position. The Japan Times quotes these views and, as giving a reliable index to the trend of the pre sent situation we quote the Times extracts.
the outside world to talk of a war even in con-
The Jimmin. (Liberal journal) writing on the 14th regrets that the military activity of both japin and Russia has produced a deep. seated inipression in the minds of other nations that a conflict between the two Powers is. inveitable-an impression which predisposes nection with triding causes like the Masampho It is well understood by the incident Japanese-continues the Jimmin-that even in the event of their victory over the Russians position to deal a blow, they would not be in a at the latter in Europe, and that should the it existed before the Roman conquest, Therefore the province retained all its peculiar Institutions sa long as they were not inconsis-sul, crevchwang, to the Cologial Secretary, be too much for them to bear. On the other The following telegram from H.B.M.'s Con-contest be prolonged, the financial strain would dated 22nd March, 1900, has been circulated hand, the Russians are reminded of the pos tent with the supremacy of Rome.
among the members of the Sanitary Board.
Not a single, case of bubonic plague has set of their Far Eastem development receiving a severe check in the event of an appeared since the 9th December."
armed clash with Japan. Apart from such fatal Dr. W. Hartigaa minutes. "It is strange conflict, the mere existence of a misunder that four months should elapse before this in-standing between the two nations is calculated formation is given. I presume the port is now to do serious damage to their respective declared free of pingue."
as.
TAXATION OF A ROW N PROVINCE. With regard to taxation, the Roman provinces were not as a rule heavily oppressed. The questors: collected the revenue, and after paying for the citrrent expenses of government the surplus was remitted to Rome. Occasionally a province paid a lump sum as tributa, di
Interest
The Jimmin urges the importance of remov ing once for all the only cause of misunder- standing between the two countries, by arriving at a fundamental solution of the Corean problem. This question once disposed of, there will be nothing to binder Japan and Russia from getting along haud in trand. But how to solve it? The only solution which, in the Jimmin's opinion, will satisfy Japan will be the complete withdrawal of Russian political influence from the peninsula, leaving the latter under the sole care and guidance of this country in return for Japan's entire abstinence from interference with Russian nativity in Northern China,
1897-Colaage of silver at the Imperial Japanese
Mint discontinued. 1898-Forts at Shendy captured by Egyptian
gunboats.
TO-MORROW. Friday, 30th March, 1900. Chinese-301k of and nicon of góth year of
Nwang-si. Sun-Rises
shr-5ómin. 6hr, 13min.
Sel......... Noow--In Perigee Oħr, aan. High water-Morning.... går, fómin.
"Afternoon"...toke, 25min.. Low water-Morning 3hr. 35min.
: Afternoon
ANNIVERSARIES. 3814-British troops entered Paris. 1856-Peace with Russia. 1874-Abolition of coolic trade at Macao. 1883-Inauguration of New British Consulate
Shanghai.
1896-The-Japanese flag hoisted over new
settlement at Soochow The 5.W.R. steamer Stella struck the
Casquet rocks, so drawned.
1899
AGENDA.
TO-DAY,
9 p.m.Last night Me, Henry Dallas' Company
“A Runaway Girl" at the City Hall,
T-MORROW,
Noun N. Y. K. steamer Hiroshima Maru for Bombay via Singapore & Colombo. p.m.-N. Y. K. steamer Futami Maru leaves
for Manila.
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Writing yesterday the 20th) the Japan Times quotes the views of the Kokuin. This journal from what the Czar said in his recent rescript to Count Muravieff-how, through China's friendship, Russia bad pencelully realized, the. object of her traditional policy-how causes of political misunderstanding with Japan and England had been removed, etc., cle.,-from this remark the Kokumin is led to infer that, in the Czar's opinion, Russia has already goi nearly all that she considers herself to be in need et politically in the Far East, and that she therefore wants little else in this part of the world. Whatever ny he said of the alleged friendly manner of the Chinese concession to Russia or of Russia's method in obtaining her ice-free outlet, nobody is inclined to dispute abuat accomplished facts, and conse quently Russia is allowed a free hand in Man- churia. And so as in Corea, the respective splicies of action of Japan and Russia have been fixed by a series of conventious, so that the Kokumin thinks that the Czar was per- fectly right when he said that causes of political misunderstanding have been removed in the Far East In fice of this declared opinion of the Russian Emperor, the journal considers it inexplicable that Russia has put mily at suspended her military preparations in Japan's neighbourhood but seems bent upon doubling her energy in that quarter"a fact to which this nation can never be blind." The Keku min then goes on to allude in detail to the rapid increase of the Russian troops add fleet in Eastern Asia, the expenditure money for military purposes at Vladivostock and "Port" Arthur, and the increase in the number of Neon ships of the Volunteer Fleet. The Kobumin states on the authority of "a certain reliable European who has maile minute observations. at Péking about the coming and going of Russian troops" that the strength of those troops in the Far East will probably be in creased to 120,000. It says:-"Now the question inevitably presents itself what neces ity can there be for the Russian Government, and professing, a peaceful pohcy, to increase presided over by peace-loving Emperor its armaments in this manner, and that, 100,
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quarters where it is alleged that there exists no cause for political misunderstanding i Disposed as we are to place as favourable an interpretation as possible on Russia's actions, we feel considerable perplexity in accounting for her conduct in this instance." Then, re- ferring to an article in a certain Russian journal, urging the necessity of creating a paval port in the Corean straits, the Kokum in ob serves that 'Russia must be perfectly, aware of the fact that Japan will never consent to the subjection of Corea to the military or political "Should supremacy of any other Power. Russia caize any part of the Cereas territory will be clearly an infraction of the existing for military purpuses, such action on her part agreement with this country, and it
Can nerer be said that causes of misunderstanding have been removed.--Kobe Herald. SETTLEMENT OF AN OUTSTANDING DISPUTE. An affray took place on the 11th July last in the Keilantei, a Japanese restaurant in the Japanese settlement it. Fusan, between some officers of the Russian gun-boal Korentz and some Japanese policemen. The commissioners dispatched to Fusan by the Governments of the two countries to investigate the matter have now arrived at a compromise. The Russian authorities maintained that the action of the
Japanese police was influenced by prejudice, and that in resorting to physical violence they went beyond the limits of their duties. They therefore asked that the police should be dis missed and that the restaurant where the dis- tarbance occurred should be closed. After repeated conferences, however, the Russian authorities have agreed to a settlement of the matter by the Japanese Government recalling and fining the two policemen concerned and a caution from the Japanese authorities to the keeper of the restaurant not to allow the re- currence of such an episode.-Kobe Chronicle.
SHIPPING REPORTS.
Captain R. W. Almond, of the steamship Menimui, from Manila, reports :-On the 26th and 27th inst., fine light N.E. breeze; on the 28th, strong breeze, thick gloomy weather and high sea.
Capt. E. E. McLellan, of the steamship Pr Chula Chom Klæð, froni. Bangkok, repõris :--- From Kol-si-chang to Paracels light winds and calms, fine weather and smooth sea, from thence to port freshening N.E. winds and sea with
hazy weather.
NOTANDA.
QALENDAR
BIARCH.
Meteorological means based on ten years'
observations to 1893, ...
..30141 -57-3 ...79.0
Barometer Thermometer Humidity..... Rainfall
1.76
TO-DAY.
WEATHER REPORT.
On ditest. On date at
tom.
30.14
30.04
74
63 73
Barometer... Temperature Humidity Rainfall.
TO-DAY. Thursday, 29th March, 1900, Chinese-29th of and moon of 26th year of
Kwang-st. Sun-Rises
shr. 57min. Sets ...... ölu. Izmin, Moon-in Equator Okr. p.m. High water-Morning. 8kr. 54min. Afternoon ghr. Gimin. Low water-Morning.hr, zqutin, Afternoon..." zhr. zzmit.
ANNIVERSARIES.
Cargo ex W'rinzar subject to rent.
ILK.V.C. ORDERS,
3.30 p.m.-Sed Drill for all Units at Head-
Quarters. 5.30 p.m.-F., Squad 'Drill at Kowloon
Docks
SATURDAY, 315,
Noou---11th Ordinary Annual Meeting of
shareholders of the Green Island Cement Co., Ld.«
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His Excellency the Governor will meet the subscribers to the South African Fund in the Council Chamber. Noon- P. & D. 5. N. Co's steamer Parrantaita
leaves for Londán &c.
13.30 p.m.-18th Ordinary Annual Meeting of shareholders of the Luzon Sugar Re- fining Co., Ld.
I p.-The Victoria Recreation Club's Sixth-
Athletic Sports,
C. and O. S. Co's steamer Lady Joicey leaves
fr San Diego aud San Francisco. (About) N. J. S. Co's Olympia leaves for Vic-
toria . C., and Tacoma.
C. & M. S. Co's steamer Menmuir leaves for
Manila.
SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS.
'MAILS DUE.
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Indian Lightning) 31st inst. American (America Mavu) and prox. Australica (Eastern) 3rd prox. German (Konig Albert) 3rd prox. German (Prins Heinrich) 5th prox.' Tacoma (S#44) sth prox. American City of Peking) 12th prox. Canadian (Empress of India) 16th prox "Amican (Garlic) 20th prox.
The steamer Argyll, from Europe left Sing apore yesterday and is due here on or about the 4th prox.
The N. PS. Ca's steamer Sikh, has arrived at Kobe and sailed for Hongkong on the 29th
nst.
The P. M. S. S. Co.'s, steamer City of Peking, with mails &c. San Fransisco for this port via gasaki and Sanghai, on the 15th inst Honolulu, Yokohama, Inland Sea, Kobe, Na
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK RETURNS, Isla de Cuba..at
Kowloon Dock. H.M.S, Alacrity...... H.M.S. Waterwitch.. H.M.S. Aurora
6.5.5. Monadnock Taiyuan..... Samskui
D. Juan d'Austria Chaunshan..... Peiyang Hong Leong....
Cosmopolitan
Aberdeen
Shipping.
Arrivals. APENKADE, German steamer, 611, A. Bendixen, 28th Mar,Haiphong 24th Mar., and Hoihow 27th, General-Jebsen & Co. HALAN, French steamer, 377, Pannier, 28th Mar,Pakhoi and Hollow 27th March, General A. R. Marty.
IRIS. British hark, 206, W. Wright, 28th Mar,
--Fremantle 23rd Jan., Sandal Wood Siemssen & Co,
MENMUIR, British steamer, 1,287, R W
Almond, 29th Mar,-Manila 26th March. General Shewan, Toines & Co. BENGAL, British steamer, 2,751, S. Barcham
29th Mar,-Bombay and Singapore 24th Mar, Mails and General.-P. & 0.5. N. Co.
PHHA CHULA CHOм KLAD, British steamer,
1,012, E. E McLellan, 29th March, Bangkok 21st Mar, Rice and, General Butterfield & Swire.
Clearances at the Harbour Offes. Pak Kong, British str., for Canton. Saikong, British str., for Samsu}, Taitang, British str., for Shanghai,..., Machew, British str., for Swatów. Sumshui, British steam-launch, for Wuchow. Iburi Maru, Japanese str, for Saigon. Kwai Lum, Britisk keam-launch, for Macao: Departures.
Mar. 28, Zafiro, American dispatch-vessel, for
Manila.
Mar. 29, Afache, British str., for Bangkok. Mar 29, Malacca, British sir, for Shanghale! Mar. 29 Machaon, British str., for Shanghai, Mar. 29, Shantung, British str., for Singapore. Mar. 29, Falloong, British str., for Swatow Mar, 29, Mikawa Maru, Jap, str., for Shanghai, Mar. 29, Shani, British str, for Canter Mar. 29, Nerite, British str., for Shankster Mar, 29, Ariake Maru, Jap, stt, for K Mar. 29, Tuisang, British str,, for Shangba
Passengers-Arrived.'
1842-Hongkong Land Committee appointed, 1849-Annexation of the Punjaub by Great
Britain.
Per Apurade, from Haibow-96 Chinese. 1850-Bishop G. Smith, first Bishop of Hong Arms 1. W. Glenny, Scott, Mrs. Riel,
Per Meumuir, from Manila Messra G. kong. 1850--Sir John Bowring recommended the children and servant, Mess. Reves and
annexation of Kowloon Peninsula. Eucarnacion, Manalo, Mr. and Mrs. 1879-The British barque Elisabeth Childes child, Messis, Paul Nagal, Jacob, c. H. Scont attacked by pirates 40 miles from G. Porker, A. Iwail, J. Vainstein, J. Alva, P .Hongkong.
Sigul, Eisenstock, Groney, M. Rosario, JF 1883-Governor, Sir George Bowen arrived in Dinser, C Rottenberg, D. Tronan, Mrs, M.
Fisher, and 137 Chinese Hongkong. 1885-Seizure and occupation of the Pescadores Per P. C. Kino from Bangkok-M
Campbell, and 9 Chlaese.
by the French fleet.