KOWLOON INSTITUTE.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 1901.
A considerable number of the despatches The sailors and soldiers who were fortunate to the Legations. They slow very clearly that relate to the invitation to Japan to send relief enough to be at Kowloon Institute yesterday there was some hesitation on the part of Russla evening fiada musical treat of no mean order, to acquiesce in the invitation, but it was duc The concert, arranged by Mr. Cunningham, to an entire misapprehension of the pmposal of who was unfortunately prevented from being Great Britain, Russia imagined that it was present by illness, consisted of nolos, duels, and intended to give Japan a mandate to act on instrumental pieces, and the fact that most of behalf of the Powers, but this, as Lord Salisbury the items were given by friends and pupils of made clear to the Russian Charge d'Affaires Mr. Marsh sufficiently indicates its character Pianoforte duets were given by Miss King and Foreign Office never inade use of any expres. on July 15, was never contemplated, and the Miss Chun Yut. Miss Ley Kam and Miss Chunsions which could bear this construction. After Vit kang with great taste and skill; Messrs the relief of Peking Lord Salisbury telegrapher G. P. Lammert, Hay, Jadah and Dow also greatly delighted the audience with their solos.
a norable message to Japan,, under date Aug., Amid so much that was 'good it is difficult to particularise, and that it was good the crowded audience clearly showed by its hearty applause and frequent encores. Mr. Marsh may be sail to have crowned the evening's enjoyment when by special request he sang The Leather Bottel," giving as an encore "The Friar of Orders Jolly," A vole of thanks was carried by acclamation and rousing cheers were given tor the ladies and gentlemen who had so kindly given their services.
AT THE MAGISTRACY.
A CURIOUS CASE.
Before Mr. Kemp this morning a ship en- gineer named A. Sturrock, of Scotland, was fined $1 as a result of his curious behaviour, He was discovered last night at the lotion of a well at Kunching in an intoxicated state.
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SELLING SHAMSHU TO SAILORS.
Before Mr. Kemp this morning, a Chinese belonging to the Chinese cruiser Li Kin was fiad $100 for selling shamsi to bluejackets, not
having a license to sell liquor. Ele plended
guilty to the charge..
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STEALING CIGARS. Before Mr. Hazelanel this morning a com- plicated case of stealing cigars was brought
up.
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pressed for action of Japan in sending forces As Her Majesty's Government specially to effect the relief of Legation. I think you may, without presumption, express to Minister for Foreign Affairs their camest admiration of the gallantry and efficiency displayed by the Japanese forces in the recent operations, which contributed to the success of the expedition so very largely.
COUNT VON WALDERSEA'S APPOINTMENT.. Sir Frank Lascelles was able to transmit, on Aug. 2, 1900, the news that Germany and Russia were agreed upon the nomination of Count von Wallersee.
His Majesty the German Emperor is ready to undertake the task devolving upon him, and has besides Russia consider that a German supreme reason to assume that also other Governments command would be of advantage; for example, the Japanese Government have given it to be understood that they would prefer a German supreme command to the supreme command of another Power more extensively interested in East Asiatic affairs. The Government of his Majesty the German Emperor would be grate- by Her Majesty's Government upon the subject ful for a communication as to the views held of supreme command, and as to the manner in which they would be disposed to connect the British troops in the Province of Chihli with the army operating under Field-Marshal Count von Waldersee..
To this intimation Lord Salisbury replied in terms of ready and wordial acceptance, which were warmly acknowledged by the Kaisers Government. The consent of France was de. layed, and when ultimately given, was express- ed in the most frigid terms. The other Powers likewise adhered,
Japanese Government think the Powers should Dowager to return to Peking and form respon- take steps to induce the Emperor and Empress. sible Government. On Sept. 2, however, Lord Salisbury again wires: Her Majesty's Govern have not been informed of the existence of any means of persuading the Emperor and Empress They have not yet been induced to return. 10 return to Peking There the matter stops,
RUSSIAN PROPOSAL OF EVACUATION. We may now pass onto the Russian proposal to leave Peking, which was made Aug. 28. and his reply, dated Sept. 7, is very decisive Lord Salisbury asked Sir C. Macdonald's views, I think that general massacre of converts and of all Chinese who have shown the tainly ensue if all foreign troops leave now I selves friendly to foreigners would most cer
tions now would be most inexpedient, and am of opinion, that the departure of the Laga
would binder future negotiations The Court think that their withdrawal from the capital would be alarmed by such a step, and it would probably cause the departure of Prince Ching; who, with some diplomacy, has been persuaded
to return here.
BY THE MAIL.
(FROM HOME PAPERS.) Austria-Hungary.
was marked by scenes almost as bad as those The sitting of the Reichsrath on 30th ulto. of November, 1897. The President having ruled that a part of a question which was insulting to the army could not be put, Herr Wolf and his Pan-Germanic friends, as well as the Czech Radicals, became furious, and open simply a Public Prosecutor. A Deputy tore ly insulted the President, declaring that he was up the rules of the House, another seized an inkstand to throw at the President, and a free taken by the Vice-President, who restored fight seemed imminent, when the chair was
curred, resulting in the summary closing of the comparative calm. A fresh outburst soon DC- sitting.
Masonic.
toms Law, in virtue of the right conferred upon him. These measures will come into force fourteen days after their promulgation. It is believed at Washington that a grave crisis has been renched in the trade relations of the Russian decree will be to increase by 50 per United States and Russia. The effect of the cent, the duties on American machinery, steel, and iron goods, as they enjoy two separatu reductions, 30 per cent, being taken off the general and 20 per cent off the conventional tariff. The export to Russia of the goods in 339,000,000. It is thought that the increased question for 1900 amounted in value to abont duty will prove practically prohibitive: It is not denied by officials at Washington that Russia feds offended by the Amercian action in respect to bounty-fed sugar.
Tienesin on July 13 last, when he and that. officer made an attempt to save the life of Able Seaman J, McCarthy, and during such attempt was, with his officer, exposed to the Chinese fire without means of reply. ce shelter. bis action would, with the action of his officers After the occurrence he was led to helieve that be duly reported; and any merit therein would- bo recognised in due course. The incident far as he is concerned, while the officer ho appears to have been entirely over-looked sa accompanied hus heca noted for early promo received the coveted V. C. mark of distinction tion to the rank of lieutenant, and has also solely on account of the part he took, in the affair.
The Russell, a first-class battleship, built by Messrs. Palmer's Company (Limited), Jarrow, was launched on 19th ulto, in the presence of The New German Ambassador a large company at Jarrow. The vessel is one.
to Paris.
of the six first-class fattleships provided for by Prince Radolin, the new German Ambas are being built in private dockyards, and-four the naval programme of 18959, two of which At a Special Grand Lodge of Freemasons. held on 15th ulto. at Queen's Hall, Langham Derneburg, arrived in Paris on 20th ulto. to breadth 75 feet, draught 26 ft, displacement sador succession to Prince Minster von place, over three three thousand members of take up his appointment, and, as may well be 1,400 tons, indicated horse-power 18,000, and in private yards. tier length is 405 feet, On Sept. 3o the refusal of Her Majesty's Grand laster, moved that an Address be pre- event in diplomatic, political, and other circles.
the Craft being present, Earl Amherst, as Pro imagined, no little interest is displayed in the speed 19 kaots. The vessel is of steel through Peking was communicated to Sir Claude Nopathy with His Majesty in the sorrow caused Government to withdraw the Legation from sented to the King, expressing profound sym Not so very long ago Prince Radolin's name compartments, reducing the risk of ramming. - out. The hull is divided into 320 watenight Government had agreed to the Russian proposal unconditionally, Russia it must be stated at by the death of Queen Victoria, and fraternal public in connection with a rather awkward in. Officers and crow are accommodated on the
was brought rather prominently before the
in fact, practically rendering her unsinkable. rive at St Petersberg that her withdrawal continued to press on the Chinese representa ion to the Throne, coupled with the fer Russian Grand Duchesses played a part. Attain having cabins on the main decks. The congratulation to His Majesty an luis access-cident at St. Petersburg, in which one of the middle and main decks, the admiral and cap. rent hope that he might long be spared to meant no disagreement with any of the Powers reign. The motion was seconded by Mr.
that time representative al Germany at the forward conning tower is of 13-inch harveyed or that she would not act with them.
Tsar's Court he somehow contrived, it is affirm steel, the after one of 3-inch nickel steel. Bar integrity of China. According to the Chinese adopted. Having resigned the office of Grand Lady. But, says a Paris correspondent, I simply armour belt is of 7-inch harveyed steel, and
Russia likewise proposed to guarantee the Masters of Western Australia and Ireland, and political domain, to give mortal offence to that
W. W. B. Beach, M., supported by the Grand ad, by intrading rather indiscreetly on thebettes, fore and ait, are protected by ro-inch, Minister in London, Russia had been consulted Master, which he filled for twenty seven years, refer to this episode for the purpose of explain behind this coal bunkers give additional secu in July in regard to a guarantee of Chinese King Edward, following the precedent establish
and 11-inch harveyed armour, The chief territory, and had expressed her willingness to ed by George IV becomes Protector of the
ing that it is almost forgotten here, and that rity. The main armament consist of four this announcement, but it does not appear to Lord Salisbury expressed his gratification at nominated to succeed him as Grand Master. join the other Powers in such an agreement. Order, and the Duke of Connaught has been factory reception. It may interest to mention
Prince Radolin can reckon on a very satis so-ton breech-loading guns of 12-inch calibre, that his first wife was Miss Wakefield, the pounders, cìght Maximus, three 3-pounders, and twelve 12-inch quick-firing guns, twelve 12- have been followed, up either by the British Government or by any of the other Powers.
daughter of a colonel in the British Army. The four subinerged. torpedo-tubes. Boilers are of lady. died in 1889 while Prince then Count) marriage took place in London in 1863 This the Belleville type. Radolin was Chargé d'Affaires at Constantina plc. Some years afterwards Prince Radolin mother was a member of the Talleyrand family. married Fraulein von Oppersdorff. whinse The new Ambassadress is therefore connected will certainly stand ber and her husband in with a number of French families, a fact which
society. good stead in their relations with Parisian
1The Danish West Indies. The members of the Folkelling's Budget Committee had a private meeting recently with the representatives for Copenhagen, bankers for Denmark. The negotiations are being kept and merchants, who want to secure the islands secrel, but a Copenhagen correspondent learns from a competent source that the islands will not be sold during the present. Parliamentary Session. A syndicate will form a new trans Atlantic steamship company and undertake other commercial enterprises in connection it is presumed, most valuable when the Ni with the islands, whose excellent ports will be,
Macdonald informed Lord Salisbury that it was these enterprises is not yet settled in detail, ther light on the question except that Sir Ccaragua Canal is finished. The scheme of quite possible to indicate the guilty persons but it will be so before the next Parliamentary with certainty, but that it would be most cil Session in October. When this has taken facto the Chinese Goverment at the present minent director of the East Asiatic Steamship ficult to seize the guilty, "Prince Tuan being place, negotiations with America will be drop- one of the chief offenders, and seeming to be dped Among those most anxious to secure the islands for Denmark is Mr. Andersen, a pro- time."
Company.
THE GERMAN PROPOSAL, The question of negotiations with China was ing with the proposal of the surrender of the then discussed by the Powers, Germany lead guilty parties before opening negotiations for pence on Sept. 18 The United States declined this. Lord Salisbury saw many objections to the proposal. "We are not in possession," he wrote on Sept. 25, "of any evidence to enable us to judge to whom punishment is principally due, or to know whether it is likely to be in chang claimed to have been appointed to
Fust before the relief of Peking Li Hung-power to inflict it." The papers throw no fur negotiate peace with the Powers. He had in effectually attempted to get the troops stopped from Shanghai to Sir Chi Chen Lofengluh in on their way at Tangchow, and he telegraphed the following fight-hearted words, as though the attack on the Legations was quite insigni ficant:-
LI HUNG-CHANG'S ATTEMPTS.
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Obituary...
It appears that on the 20th inst. Mr. W. H. Potts, being short of cigars, sent to A Chon, in Queen's Road Central for a supply. This dealer sent up a sample and Mr. Potts was surprized to recognise his own brand in the sample sent him, the more so because lately he had several boxes stolen. He sent back to A Chon and asked if he had any more. The reply was in the affirmative withtheremark thathehad bought them from Ki Kee, of Wellington Street, Mr. Potts then reported the matter to the police and Inspector Cuthbert set out and found some of the cigars there. He stated that be bought from On Yik, Queen's Road West, The latter was sought and he produced bills which proved that he bought the cigars from another man, He searched for this man and found him in Queen's Road West.
Treaty. Powers all declared that the sole He handed him over to Chinese Constable No. 217 who took him
object of their advancing forces to Peking was to Inspector Baker at No. 7 Police Station realised their object the Allied Forces are now to rescue their Ministers. Now they have The last seller was then found to be the master in Peking, and they find their Ministers, Staffs, of the Chun Sing tailors shop, Inspector Baker &e., all well and unharmed. The cessation of searched his shop and found nine more boxes hostilities and the conference for the settlement of the cigars, which turned out to be part of of all difficulties could now be arranged. I 100 boxes stolen from Messrs. Kruze and Com-have, therefore, to request the British Govern.
The man was charged with being in unlawent to appoint their Plenipotentiary, or to phasising the danger of precipitating distur value of the instrument lies, of course, in the hai. He was made a Companion of the Bail!
Peking, to open the negotiations. I will pro- give full power to their Representative. in
formation from the British Government.. The ceed to Peking as soon as I get definite in-
Russian, German, and French Governments same application to the American, Japanese, Please convey the above message to Lord Salisbury and request a reply.
pany,
possession of the cigars, and he was fined $90.
Mr. Reece was for the defendant. The charge of unlawful possession of cigars stolen from Mr. Potts fell through, but the man who was found in the actual possession of them was fined $25.
STEALING MONEY FROM THE PERSON. Before Mr. Kemp to-day two Chinamen were charged with stealing Sto from the pucket of the complainant, n Chinaman.
Yesterday on the Praya, the complainant was walking along when five Chinamen came up. One knocked him down, whilst another picked his pocket of $20. Two of them were arrested by an Indian Watchman, and three I escaped,
When one of the defendants was seized he cut his queue half through, when the Indian took the knife from him. Indian Constable -No. 654 and the watchman gave evidence on which His Worship convicted the defendants and sentenced each to three months' hard labour.
THE DISTURBANCES IN CHINA,
And, again, on Aug, 21
THE TROOPS AT SHANGHAI. with the landing of British and subsequently
There are a number of telegrams dealing Flogging by Machinery. other troops at Shanghai. The Japanese machine has been invented in South Africa for According to the Educational Review, á seems were apprehensive, for on Aug. 9 Mr the automatic administration of corporal pun Admiral Seymour, asking what his actual that will save more labour of the sort that the Whitehead transmits certain communication ishment. One can imagine no invention more sent at request of Viscount Aoki to Vicepropriate to the land of the sjambok, nor any proposals for landing of troops are, and emolitical economists call "unproductive." The tions, and at first their landing was counter regulate the force as well as the number of the bances. Other Powers also made representa fact that it will be possible by means of it to manded On August 15th Mr. Warren wired: strokes to be applied for the reformation of Consular Body at Shanghai consider that recall offenders, and so to eliminate one of the varia. of Indian troops at Woosung would endanger ble factors in an important problem. The only Shanghai," and next day instructions to land apprehension that suggests itself is that the were issued, the Viceroy having withdrawn his mechanism might perhaps occasionally get out objection, and Great Britain giving no guaran of order and go on striking indefinitely, just as interesting to note, viewing the feelingsast state of the unfortunate victim would be tees as to action of other Powers. It may be some eccentric clocks do. Then, indeed, the evoked by the landing of the German conting considerably worse than the first; and even the ent, that on September 1st Lord Salisbury was that able to telegraph to our Ambassador in Berlin Prospect of sucing the manufacturer for damages
would be but an indifferent consolation,
VARIOUS MATTERS.
Strathcona's Horse.
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on 18th ulto, at his residence in Cadogan. Admiral Sir George Ommanncy Willes died
ceased officer joined the Navy in 1836, and square, at the age of seventy-eight. The de:
Baltic Expedition of 1855 he was Commander saw service in the Crimean War, receiving the Crimean and Turkish medals and Sebastopol clasp, made a Knight of the Legion of Honour, and the Fifth Class Medjidio. During the of the Duke of Wellington (Baltic medal). On June 24, 1859, as a captain he was in charge of and he was in command of the rocket boats at the party employed in culling the boom across the mouth of the Peiho River (China medal) the attack on the Peito Forts in August of the
preliminary investigation of creeks, &c, before following year (Taku clasp), Subsequently the the operations against the Taipings near Shang- late officer was employed in carrying out the
in 1861, and was private secretary to Mr. As Vice-Admiral he was Commander-in-Chief Childers while First Lord of the Admiralty.
which latter year he was made a Knight Com mander of the Bath. After being Commander. on the China Station from 1881 to 1884, in
in-Chief at Portsmouth from November, 1885, to June, 1888, he retired. He received, the Grand Cross of the Bath in 1892. -
Naval and Military.
Communication.!
Shipping.
Arrivals,
SISIAN, British siganer, 845, H. N. Holton,
26th Mar Saigon 22nd March, Rico Quarra, German steamer, 1,146, H. Johansen,
Bridley & Co.
27th Mar,Bangkok 20th Mar., Rice, Sander, Wicles & Co,.
SANDAKAN, German steamer, 1,300, A. Brands. tetter, 27th Mar,,--Koh-si-chang 20th Mar, AWA MARU, Japanese, steamer, 3.913, A
Rice-Melchers & Co. Trenat, 7th Mar,,-Singapore zand far, TALES, British steamer, 820, A. J. Robson,
General-Nippon Yusen Knisha,
27th Mar Swalow 26th March, General -Douglas, Lapraik & Co.
HAILAN, French steamer, 377, M. Marlis, 27th.
Mar., Fakhoi and Heihow 26th March, MKE MARU, Japanese steamer, 1,080, M,
General.-A. R. Marty.
MICHAEL JEDSEN, German sicamer, 710, J. Yagi, 27th Mar,Moji zand Mar, Gear- ral-Nippon Yusen Kaisha.
MONGKUT, German steamer, 859, C. Müller, Jessen, 27th Mar,-Haiphong 23rd Mar, and Hoihow 26th, General.-Jebsen & Co. 27th Mar,--Banglok 20th Mar, General. DAIJIN MARU, Japanese steamer, 899, T.
-Butterfeld & Swire. Ogata, 27th Mar,-Swatow 26th Mar,.. HONGKONG, French steamer, 735, Pannier
General-Mitsui Bussan Kaishn. 27 Mar-Haiphong, 4th March, and Hoihow 26th, General A. R. Marty Clearances at the Harbour Office. La Rhone, French str; for Canton. Talegami Maru, Japanese str., for Moji. Konigsberg, German str., for Shanghai, Suning, British str., for Wuchow, Cheysang, British str., for Shanghai, Esmeralda, British str., for Manila. Amiga, German str., for Amoy. Hikasan Maru, Japanese str., for Kutchinatzu,
aitan, British str., for Swatow. Kongnam, British str., for Canton,
Departures.
Passengers-Arrived
Asheson, P. Juce, Dr. Gustar Hose, H. Thestle-
Per Siskan, from Saigon-10 Chinese.
waite, J. Cluniel, C. R. Thomas, R. Kerr, F Per Quarta, from Bangkok-8 Chinese... Per Thales, from Swatow-100 Chinese,
brown, Miss Woudlord, Mr. Cacker and child, Per Awn Alaru, from Singapore-Messrs. J.
and Mr. and Mrs. Karthals Altes. and
19 Chinese.
Per Mangkut, from Bangkok-5 Chinese. Per Michael Jebsen, from Haiphong, &c
The Emperor and the Mother-Empress left Peking; the Boxer insurrectionists are catirely dispersed. There is no necessity of any further military operations. I should feel uneasy if the
Mr. Donald Matheson, of Achary and The Allied Forces, at a great expense, be still kept
Queen's-gate-gardens, aged B. Mr. Mathieson Lews, died on 19th.ulto, at his residence in at Peking. I have therefore, besides the ces- sation of hostilities, to request the withdrawal bassy has madea communication to the following By order of the Emperor the German Em
was son of Mr. James Sutherland Matheson of their troops therefrom. I renew the applica-effect-Orders have been given by the Emperor took place at the Kruschedol Monastery, near
The Late Ex-King Milan.
(of Messrs, Jardine, Matheson and Co. who On 16th ulto, the funeral of the late ex-King the Scaforths. After receiving his education at tion for the appointinent of a Plenipotentiary for two companies of the German East Asiatic Karlowitz. It is not stated that the Court or for Peace Conference. Please communicate Corps, about soo men, to be landed at Shanghai. Government of Servia was represented at the
purchased the island of Lewa, Stornoway, from
the above to Lord Salisbury, and move his lord-
the Edinburgh High School, Mr. Matheson ship to grant a favourable reply. Repeat this
His Majesty lays stress on the fact and wishes ceremony, and difficulties are said to have been of his disapproval of the opium traffic. He was went out to China as an assistant in the firm, telegram to your colleagues at other Courts.
rose to be a partner, but resigned on the ground Her Majesty's Government to understand that placed in the way of those at Belgrade who hon, secretary of the Presbyterian Mission in Mar 27, Glengyle, British str., for Shanghai. We may compare this with that sent by Sir
the object of the landing is not anti-British, wished to be present. The reconstruction of India, and vice-president and treasurer of the Mar. 27, Hailong, British str., for Haiphong, C. Macdonald on Aug. 24-
but to support the policy of Her Majesty's the Servian Ministry meets with little favour, Evangelical Alliance. In 1819 Mr. Matheson Mar. 27, Anping Aturu, Jap. str., for Swatow. The situation here is very complicated. Government la defending Shanghai and in in Austria-Hungary. It is, in fact, regarded married Jane, daughter of Lieutenant Horace Mar. 27, Proster, Norwegian str., for Amoy." Chinese arnty still exists in vicinity, also large
maintaining order. numbers of Boxers. Telegraph wire repeated-
merely as facilitating the transition to a purely Petley, R.N., and his heir is his son, Major Mar, 17, Pakshan, British str., for Swatow." ly cut, and other.communications with Tientsin
Radical and Russophil Cabinet, while avoiding Duncan Matheson, ofthe Inniskilling Dragoons.Mar. 27, Kutsang, British str., for Hongay. BLUE BOOK CHINA NO. 1 (1901).
Other despatches or series of despatches the appearance of an immediate change of A further Blue Book containing the diplomatic attacks are prevalent, it is useless to attempt chwang by the Russians fram Consul Fulford, the Dual Monarchy. The circumstance that irregular and uncertain. Rumours of intented give the account of the occupation of New-system, which would involve open hostility to correspondence in reference to the
Muar. 27, Aristen, Austrian str., for Moji Distur serious negotiations with the Chinese Govern which does not materially differ from state-Dr. Yuitch, who previously held the position of Staff of the China Field Force are confirmed: Mar 27, Esmeralda, British str., for Manila.. bances in China," as the unrulled official ex- ment until the Chinese military power is disments already given in our columas, and Servian Minister in Paris, is one of the most Captain R. B. Low, D.S.O, I.S.C., Provost Mar. 27, Keonewal, German str., for Swalow. The following appointments made to the Mar 27, Asturia. German str., for Shanghai,
Mur, 27, Canten, British str., for Japan. pression has it, has just been issued, It con heartened and completely crushed, and com- tains a total of 404 despatches, and narrates the munications with Tientsin are made thorough the unofficial reports as to the correcta turn of events which threatens future diffi Captain A. W. S. Wingate, 1.5.C., to be a Mat. 27, Pronto, German-str., for Iloilo.
seems to show that there was no justific-moderate and enlightened members of the Marshal, to be Commandant at Headquarters Mar. 27, Tsingtau, German str., for Chefoo. story of the Chinese crisis, local and diplomatic,ly secure.
ation for the step.. The Blue Book con Radical party, affords but slight consolation for from the end of June to the end of September,
in addition to his duties as Provost-Marshal Mar. 27, Canton, British str, for Ningpo: 1900. The great bulk of it is, consequently, plication among themselves, and ignored for Viceroys. They understood how to preserve the
The Powers discussed Li Hung-chang's ap. attitude throughout the trouble of the Yangtze culties with the neighbouring kingdom. now very ancient history. We are half-way the time being, while the Admirals interdicted peace in their important provinces, and have
Special Service Officer for Intelligence, graded Mar. 27, Cheysang, British str., for Shanghai through the volume before we find Lord him, in the event of his arrival at Taku, from
as a Deputy-Assistant Adj. General; Captain Salisbury telegraphing congratulations on all communication with the Chinese authori- showed their appreciation by aiding the Viceroy Queen, on 15th ulto, inspected Strathcona's
been able to keep it. The British Government
The King, who was accompanied by the Adj.-General, Lines of Communication: Cap M. R. E. Ray, 1.S.C., to be a Deputy-Assistant behalf of the Government to Sir Claude ties. Macdonald and British subjects in Peking on dissented, and the United States Government Shanghai Bank, with the sum of £73,000 upon nambering nearly four hundred, medals for ser Communication; Majur (temporary Lieut.
The United States Admiral, however, of Wuchang through the Hongkong and Horse in the grounds of Buckingham Palace,
tain G. F. Menzies, the Prince of Wales's the occasion of their relief. From that point urged that Li Hung-chang was privid facie favourable terms. The amount was required vice in South Africa, His Majesty also pre-Colonel). J. C. Swann, 1.S.C., to be an Assistant and afterwards handed to the officers and men, Deputy-Assistant Qr-Mr-General, Lines of Volunteers (South Lancashire Reg) to be a the lumbering career so congenial to the steam authorised by Imperial Decree to negotiate, to pay the troops. Then there are the assurances roller may properly be said to begin. For it and should be accepted as negotiater. Russia of the safety of the Legations and of the efforts sented the regiment with a colour, as the corps Adjutani and Q-Mr.General, Lines of the was not in action, but in diplomacy that also seemed disposed to accept Li Hung-chang.made to protect them by the Chinese Govern Lord Salisbury first applied the, simile to Sir Claude Macdonald's views were (Augustment from the Chinese Envoy in London, with aion: The King, who explained that it had. is not to be disbanded on reaching the Domi- the movement of the Concert of the 28):- Powers. It would, be, difficult to
give I think that we must ask him (Li Hung Chinese Government tothe Viceroys urging them simultaneous proclamations from the same
been the intention of Queen Victoria to have any general summary of so miscellanenús a chang) to produce fresh powers.
bestowed the colour on the regiment, subse collection of documents, of which only a few possesses were given. him by telegraph, and
Those he to join in the war against the foreigners with all comed Strathcona's Horse to England and he quently delivered an address. He said he wel. are in themselves-sufficiently, interesting or their probable object was to arrest the occupa
their forces, as it was useless to useless to try deeply appreciated their services in South novel to be worth quoting. Apart from the tien by force of Peking. They may, therefore, where it appears that it was Germiny who frst Africa. He was sure they would always defend
and suppress the anti-foreign movement. Else- negotiations with the Chinese representatives, possibly no longer be valid. To delay negotia pushed the suggestion that the Imperizi tombs the colour entrusted to them and do their duty, including the Yangtze Viceroys, what interesttions would not, in my opinion, enrail any should be destroyed to exercise a salutary they had done in the past year in South there is centres at various points round the loss upon us, seeing that it will not be possible effect on the rioters; that the British Govern Africa. Neither he nor the British, nation subjects of the despatch of the Japanese troops; for some time to come to arrive at a generalment was willing (July 13) to assist the Japa Regiment had rendered. Colonel Steele, the the appointment of the German Commander-settlement.
ould ever forget the valuable services the in-Chief; the Russian proposals for the with taking a prominent part in the recent outbreak once mobilised and sent forward without delay commanding officer, suitably replied, and the
The punishment of those nese Government up to £1,000,000 if they at drawal from Peking; and the German sugges against foreigners is of great importance in its 20,000 more men to relieve the Peking Lega-proceedings closed with three cheers for his tion that the Chinese ringleaders should be bearing on the future. Unless severe punish- tions; that the Foreign Office wanted Li Hung- delivered over to the Powers for punishment ment is inflicted on individuals-the Boxer chang to stop at Canton; and that the Chinese
Majesty. before any question of discussing terms of movement being far from crushed-it will only Government on July ro, in the middle of the peace with the Chinese Government could be be a question of time for a recurrence of the siege, calmly announced "the Ministers are entertained.
The last Blue Book on the Chinese crisis con-
present crisis. cluded with a letter from the Emperor of China Sir G. Macdonald on Aug. 13, the substance of
In this connection we may quote a wire to energy."
being protected by the Throne with a ceaseless to the Queen asking her mediation between which was also given to the Chinese Minister amongst the mass of subjects. The first deals We can only refer to two other points himself and the other Towers, Lord in London by Mr. Bertie- Salisbury declined to advise "Her Majesty
August 2nd, from Chungking, which evoked with the withdrawal of Mr. M. F. A. Fraser on to take any action. A further instalment of this correspondence is now published
Chungking was in pursuance of orders from so much comment and criticism. His leaving in the form of the following memorandum ad-
Lord Salisbury, who wired Mr. Warren at dressed to the Chinese Minister in London on
Shanghai that naval and military authorities at Septy
were withdrawn from riverine ports, and direct Shanghai would be hampered until Europeans ing Her Majesty's Consul at Chungking should the marriage of the Duke of Westminister Fraser was much blamed at the time for hiroth ulto, at St. Paul's, Knightsbridge, in leave with the European community, As Má, action, it is only fair to him to mention these the presence of a large and distinguished con- and Misa Shelagh Cornwallis-West took place circumstances. In reporting his leaving, hegregation. A reception was afterwards held Brill, of Chicago, and Mr. Nicolson, of A. Little's mentions that Mr. William Hyslop, C.1.M M at the residence of the Countess Grosvenor refused to go in spite of all remonstrances, Among the wedding presents were jewels from and chose to stay behind and confront danger of York The bride and bridegroom in the with the view of helping those expected from afternoon proceeded to Eaton Hall, where they the King and Queen, and the Duke and Duchess the interior during the next few weeks." He was met by a torchlight procession of the says the names of these gallant men deserve repinizy. to be recobled."
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A proposal has been made by the Chinese Government that a Chinese force should escort the Legations from Peking. In reply. I have informed the Chinese Government through their Minister here that i am unable to appre- As Lord Salisburys informed the Chinese that if the Chinese Government are really ciate the security offered by this proposal, but Minister on July 24, it was not possible for desirous for the safe removal of the Ministers him to submit to Her Majesty any proposals and cannot provide an escort acceptable to for a reply to that message so long as the them, the Allied Forces should be asked for a Queen was left in uncertainty as to the safety sufficient international, escort to go under a olher Envoy at Peking and communication white flag as far as the walls of Peking, and with him was interrupted. . . which reached Her Majesty's Government of and escorted to Tientsin by this force. I further The accounts that the besieged foreigners should be received the treatment of British and other European said that in the meantime the Chinese Govern missionaries in the Province of Shansi, where the Imperial Court is reported to be now rosid ing are of so distressing a nature that Lord Salisbury is, 10 bis regret, still unable to sub mit such a message for Her Majesty's appro- val Until the Emperor has shown in some signal manner his disapproval of these stocking acts committed in the proximity of his Imperial Majesty's Count and has issued stringent orders for the rescue of those sufferers who may still have survived. Lord Salisbuer
ment must supply the Legation with provisions, and that unless the Legation was immediately relieved from its present situation, Her Majesty's Government would change their attitude to wards the Chinese Government and would hold as directly responsible the Emperor of Chine and his Ministers as well as all those concerned in any harm dare to the Ministers and other Europeans in Feking or on the road to 'lientsin,
On Aug. 30, Lord. Salisbury telegraphed to
tion and promotion in the present campaign in Fashionable Marriages, Major-General Fole Carew, who won disting South Africa, was married on 19th ulto, to Marquis and Marchioness of Ormonde. The Lady Beatrice Butler, elder daughter of the
Datracks. Earl Roberts was present, and took place in the Guards Chapel, Wellington remony, which was of a military character,
signed the register. A reception was sub- sequently held at Blafford House, and later in the afternoon the bride and bridegroom left for
of the Royal Family were the King, the Queen, and other members Welbeck Abbey. Among the givers of pre-ents
Russie.
Finally, should be noted that Consul Carles, writing on June 28, reports Mr James Watts plucky ride to Taku, and in acknowledgingmunicated to the Directing Senate a decree the despatch Mr. Bertie was instructed to regarding the application of increased tariff The Russian/Minister of Finance: has com
the curageous and publle spirited actfonde conver Lord Salisbury's bigh appreciation of is to some Imports from the United States
adjutancy of the 2nd Battalion Northumberland Captain C. M. A. Wood has resigned the Fusiliers, in South Africa, in order to proceed Chinese Regiment, which it has been decided to China, where he rejoins the 1st Battalion to raise immediately to a strength of twelve companies, in view of the early formation of a
Battalion of his regiment at Hongkong
Major W. R. H. Beresford, 1st Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers, in South Africa. bas been selected for the command of the 2nd
2nd Battalion.
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Pet Daljin Mars, from Swatow-- Euro- peans, 178 Chinese and 2 Japanese. Frenchmen, German and to Chinese
Per Hougtong, from Haiphong, &t,
SHIPPING REPORTS.
winds 10 Hoihow, thence light E. winds to menced with very fine weather, light E.N.E. Capt. Pannier, of the steamship Hongkong fron Haiphong and Heilow, reports: Com
Hongkong and a little foggy.
STEAMERS EXPECTBUREAU
Namies,
Chatham to have her launching gear removed from Bangkok, reports in Fair went
Capt A. Muller, of the steamship Mongkut, and attention given to her under water fittings, winds, and moderate sea. Tokiwa and Idsumo. The others, the Acana Swatow, reports-Light S.W.winds and foggy. is one of the four cruisers constructed at Elswick, the other three being the Arama, Capt A. Robson, of the steamship 2'kales, from and Vakume, were constructed respectively in Vessels in Swatow-Kathing, Chefeo, Fook are of the type known in our Navy as first- France and Germany. The four British ones fang, Klukiang, and Felelding,
placement 9,700; i.h.p, at forced draught 18,000, ing dimensiorts sama and Tokiwa: Dis class armoured cruisers, and are of the follow-
speed 21 knots, length 408. It, beam 67 11. draught 14 ft 3 in. Each of the vessels has a complete belt of hardened armour, whose mates and turrets are six inches thick, and maximum thickness is seven inches, the case-
portion of the side nanour, which is amidships, protective deck two inches. The thickest
of four & in. QF guns, mounted in pairs in Turtar turrets, fees and alt, 14 6-in. Q.F. guns in case-1 Sobraph has a length of 270 ft. The armament consists
mates, twelve 13-pounders, seven-zi-pounders, Saxonia..... and five torpedo tubes, four of which are sub Melpomene merged, while the one in the-bow is protected Matharg similarly armed and armoured, except that Benledi. they have four torpedo tubes, all submerged, Pyrrhus.... by 6-in. annour. The fsume and auals are Athenian
but they are of 800 tons displacement 400 ft. Suttgart long, 68 t beam, and 24 ft. 3 m. io draught Prinzess t their maximum borso-power, is 15,000, and Contic
cylindrical bollers the otherse lavetube boilers Chy of Pekin of the Belleville type it. mentioned that the Asawa and Tokiwa have Empress of their extreme speed at knotà It may be America
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