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cupation of any other points the river either below or above. Shan Germany explained that she sought only id uphold the "Open Door" princi buti the Japanese Government At once inquired telegraphically whether His Government approved such a and on. October (1
in a formal Note, informed Germally Lord Lansdowne,
that Great Britain considered the stipulation proposed to be unnecessary At this point the harmony of the negotia tuns was threatened by a distinct act of duplicity, on the part of the Chinese Govern ment, Prince Ching denying to Sir E. Satow that any conditions had been submitted to
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F. Sir Centing Liang Cheng, KC1Q who tán die païch-vessel Tinerity, failed yesterday.
today. The Bom and the battleship Goliath leftis proceeding shortly to Washington to assume daty there, wat granted permission to take two months' leave to visit his home in was at Peking on November 9th, and intended Kwangtung before proceeding the States. He
at the celebration of the Enipress Dowager's birthday, after which he proceeded to Shan hai, and met: Mr. Wu Ting Fang. On Monday last he left in the China Mer chants' steamer Tajsku bound for Hongkong the coast, anived in this Calony on Friday night Although suffering from a very severe cold, which considerably aff cled his voice, he kindly granted an interview to a representative of the Teleph on Saturday morning when he referred to matters of considerable local interest His Excellency, who is comparatively a young. man, being but a little over 40 years of age, proved that not only is he a loyal and ablo servant of his own country, but that he can look forward to a long career of usefulness in the responsible position to which he is now called. He is of progressive itens, whose opinions have been formed from his education, whch was received partly in the United States, frunt his former connection with the Chinese Embassy there, and from his contact with European civilization in the course of several missions. It was at Roston, Massachusetts, that he received his early education, and subse- quently he spent four years of his diplomatic career in Washington, where he commenced as an interprter in the Legation. He was Madrid, and afterwards proceeded in take up a then engaged in the same capacity at similar appointment in Lima, Peru. In 1856 he was deputed to assist in the pea e negotin tions with Japan, and the following was appointed on the commission respecting the tes eaty of navigation and commerce between
IT was reported that a junk took fire off Kellett Island yesterday, and afterwards sank. simply buining rubbi h-and matting thrown On making inquiries we find that she was into the water at Praya East, and part of it continued to burn while floating.
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afterwards ascertained, beyond reasonable doubt, that at the time this assurance, was given, Prince Ching had already accepted Germany's proposals, Lord Lansdowne, on October 16, instructed Sir E.Satow to tell Prince Ching that his double dealing was With the issue of an important White deeply resented, and that the British Govern-THE superintendent of the Joint Telegraph Paper containing the official correspondence ment would not be bound by any pledges Companies kindly infolim us that the San between the Marquess of Lansdowne and given by the Chinese Government or Vice- Francisco Honolulu cable has been com the other Powers interested, and between roys by which their and our freedom of pleted, and was opened today for traffic. The the Secretary of State and the British Minis action in the future as regards the mainten cable was laid by the Commercial Pacific
Cable Co THE BEST INCREDIENTS only in Peking, as to the international arrange ance of order and protection of our interests ments for the simultaneous evacuation of in the Yangise region would be limited." Shanghai by the troops of Great Britain, Japan cordially supported the British Foreign Germany, France, and Japan testimony is Office. On November the date originally borne to the truth of the assertions, frequent fixed for the eva
evacuation to take place ly made in these columns, regarding the Germany gave way (diplomatically at any charges against Germany of bad faith" and rate) before Lord Lansdowne's firm attitude. anti-British designs. Two months ago we Count Metternich, the German Charge pointed out that more or less secret d'Affaires in London, informed Lord Lans negotiations had been conducted at Pek downe by letter that certain assurances on ing, and published the gist of the terms the points raised had been received from Six Thos Jackson, Bart, Mr. Burkinshaw, and arranged, prior to the Manchu Government, Chih, bird Proceed, put forward by the Um before the Commission on pointed ovender by Germany, with the knowledge of France,
The third co dition put appointed by Mr Austria and Russia, whereby Germany sought perial Government as in evacuation is thus Chanberlain to inquire into the question of a filled, and there only remains, as far as Germiny to impose a condition of the Shanghai is concerned, the question of the fulfilment of old standard currency for the Straits Settle evacuation to the effect that China should the two other conditions, as to which there is ments and the Federated Malay, Siates.
already an understanding between the German not grant any exclusive right of a military or and British Liovernments, viz, simultaneous reIis reported that while workmen were-en-China and Japan. Besides other appointments, other character, which would infringe upon tirement and the determination of the measures the principle of the "Open Door" policy, to be taken with thia o ject in the tunediate to any Power within the Yangtze Valley. The Imperial Government believe that in A. S. WATSON & CO., As we then pointed out, Germany clearly this way any divergence of views between the
challenged Britain's position in that sphere two Governinents tending to prevent an early and an examination is being made of the place remembered that on the latter rccasion the MAMMUTED,
general evacuation of Shanghai has been red! of influence and submitted that if England, moved." The Hongkong Dispensary. held out for anything in the East it would surely be the maintenance of equal op portunities for all throughout the length and Chemists and Druggists by Appoint. breadth of China. This has since proved the case, for by the official papers relating ment to IE the Governor and
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sought to impose a condition to the effect that China should not grant any political, military, or economic privileges to any one Power In Shanghai or the river. To this China agreed. But Lord Lansdowne, seeing that the Yangtze valley is the sphere of special interest to Great Britain in China and that such a condition could only be intended to prejudice British claims, promptly put his foot down, and, in plain terms, told both Germany and China what he thought of them. The conditions were modified. Germany submitted that the stipulation was not directed against indivi- dual concessions, such as railways, but was only meant to uphold the "Open Door" FURNITURE principle, and to prevent any Power from
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obtaining from China any direct compensa- tion for withdrawing its troops. Neverthe- less, Lord Lansdowne proclaimed that Great Britain can recognise no Chinese engage ment with any other Power affecting the Yang. tze Valley, But the official correspondence, issued on the 3rd ult., gives one such a good iden of the whole matter that we publish the
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gaged in cutting through small range of hills in connection with the Canto Faishan neil way, they discovered a sunnill vein of gold. The matter was at first kept secret, but it leaked out
The usual instalment (18 lakhs of tacls) was In acknowledging this Note, on November paid on the 31st ult, by the Chinese to the 6, Lord Lansdowne made Great Britain's Foreign indemnity Commissioners,in silver position perfectly clear, at the same timeWe hear the Powers are asking China to pay that he makes manifest the essential one-up the first instalment of the principal, 14 sidedness lurking under the apparent im millions trels. The question of gold or silver
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To that condition His Majesty's Govern, ment took exception, not, as you are aware, because they resised to recode from their adherence to the principle of the "open door," or because they are not most anxious to preserve, the sovereign rights of China, bat be- cause they can see no reason why the with- drawal of their troops front Shanghai should be made the occasion for a fresh affirmation of MR. J. R. Nicholson, he new managing dir those a cepted principles, or for a renunciationector of the Tarjong Pagar Dock Company al which, if it had any new meaning at all, seemed, Singapore, has left home to take up his new specially directed against Great Britain.
1.understood from your Excellency that the duties. He has been detained in England by actual terais of the general declaration which litigation in which the Bridgwater Navigation has now been made by the Chinese Govern Trustees, whom he has just left, are concerned. ment are not yet in your possession," but I gather from them the descript on piton of it in Mrs. Nicholson will accompany her husband your note that it has reference, not only to the to Singapore. : nese Empire, with this limitation, that it would Yangue region, but to the whole of the Chi- ot extend to any alienation of sovereign or territorial rights by China which might already have taken place.
His Majesty's Government are not a party to this arrangement, and do not, therefore, con sider themselves affected by it, and of this they have informed the Chinese Government...To the remaining conditions enumerated by Baron Eckardstein His Majesty's Government have them on record on the occasion of the with no objection, and they are prepared to place drawal of their troops from Shanghai.” **
The correspondence closes on November
15th. On that date the Japanese Govern telegramı, dated July 30th, from Sir E. ment announce that they are preparing to Satow, informing Lord Lansdowne that the withdraw on November 22nd, and Lord Viceroy of the province was pressing for the Lansdowne expresses his satisfaction, add evacuation of Shanghai, simultaneously withing that arrangements are being made for WHITE TURKISH TOWELS. Tientsin, order having been completely re- the withdrawal of the British troops as soon as possible." We have since seen the evacuation of the port carried out, and sincerely trust that no further difficulties will accine regarding a matter, which, atop outret, hore unmistakable signs of ant British feeling and brought ominous clouds above the horizon of Far Eastern associa
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stored. The following day Lord Lansdowne replied that the British troops could be withdrawn forthwith provided the other Powers withdrew their forces at the same time. His Majesty's Covernment made a sintilar intimation in Berlin, Paris and Tukio, at the same time asking for an expression of views. In these preliminaries sone dions. twenty days were occupied, the only note of reserve being sounded by the Fiench Go-j. vernment, which coupled its assent with a Get a camera that you can rely on. Best on the condition that French troops should again market at Le Munyon's-Advt. enter Shanghai should those of any other
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State do so. Japan acted strictly in accord | THE, Rev. 7. Iceley, M.A., has been appointed Great Britain, Germany at first sending to..Si Tumar, for Hongkong Yard and consent in general terms. Matters having Hospital, to date from 5th ult.
advanced so far Lord Lansdowne and the THE China Times says, H. E. Yuan Shib.ki India Ollice agreed with Major-General is proposing to put new life into the China Creagh, commanding in China, that evacuai chants S, N. Co, by the purchase of new tion should take place on November. 1, pro- vided the other Powers should consent. On October 7, a difficulty arose on the part of Germany. It was contained in a Nate harided by Baron Eckardsicin to Lord
Lansdowne. In this Note, besides re quiring prior arrangement A A to uniform action, and making reserve similar to that of France as to eventual re occupation, Germany stipulated for the following ex- press condition The Pel
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immigration into the States What are your tesman on the question of Chinese views regarding the question?" we asked.
His Excellency, apparently quile prepared for the query, said :: Unfor unately, 22 years ago. the Government bound itself down and, onco having given assent, I doubt very much, whellier the United States will ever be willing to wh draw.it, If such a state of affairs was brought. lations between the two countries. We under about it could not but help in improve the re- stand, however, that it is only the labouring classes which the Government intend to restricte
But, surely, that is a most important el sa of your vast community,"
"It ce,tainly is, but it cannot be befped. "What views do you hold then regarding the tradisi intercourse between the two countries?"
I have vary great hope for the future," H.E, replied, "but of course the coal stilke in the States and our low exchange make malleis extremely bad for trade."
accept the second instalment of the Chinese But I see the United States has decided to
indemnity on a silver basis, and that will of course mean a very great saving to your country if other. Powers, agree to adopt a similar con- cession," submitted our representative.
"Yes, it will certainly be the means of a com siderable saving. You see the Protocol is very misleading and not at all clear. The indemnity should certainly be payable on a silver basis and nothing elde
Wif hina ever adopt a gold standard in her currency," was the next query, but H.E. was unprepared to furnish an answer, so the subject was passed over and the new commercial treaty was touched upon. What are your views upon the matter?
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His Excellency promptly replied, "I only wish that the other nations would not make
such a great fuss over it, for I am sure the Tr aty will be a very good thing indeed."
And regarding likin"?
As to that China. will, of coune, get some thing back in exchange for the sacrifices she is bound to make. It is only reasonable, "-1115- Excellency concluded.
forces as instructed by Japanese officers, 119 Turning to the possibilities of China's military Excel ency said he was a great sympathise with project as the Chinese were practically of the same race as the Japanese, It would, indeed,
the
be a very good thing for the country. proposals of Yaan hih Kai?"
But what are your opinions regarding the
Sir Chung ung Liang Chêng was a member of the special Coronation Embassy, and will the Embassy that visited Gerniany to apologise for the murder of the late German Minister at Peking, H.E. Baron von Ketteler. It will be
German Emperor took the ill-advised step of endeavouring to introduce to a European 1 think Viceroy Yuan realises the necessities Court the antiquated form of abjec su' ject on of the time better than any other Chinese and submission as practiced in China-the official, teplied the U.S, minister." No doulit His ten years in Corea has fitted him very much well-known tow.low. The attempt resulted in better for his scheme of military organisation." user failure and the Emperor ultimately he interviewer ventured to ask whether received Prince Chun without submitting him Chinaver thinks of reconstructing her navy. to the indignity of performing the great coulency's reply. She has not the funds for doing
Not for the next ten years," was His Exc low. His Excellency is a strong advocate of so, and, as you well know, armies and anyies aro establishing schools for Sestern learning into dangerous things, copic would wonder what China, and cnsiders-it would be the most we were going to do; and not to make use of effective measure for removing the ignorance those forces it would be better not to have them."-
What mans would you suggest for a recom of the natives. In order to keep up with the strection of the Navy?" ws the concluding times, he maintains that it is imperative that questions schools be established throughout the Empire foreign instructors and teachers. The Coven- where western languages can be taught by
tent is at present, he said, taking a great deal of pains in the translation of text books for the use in the various grades of schools.
"Would you urge the study of Western sciences? queried our reporter.
"Well, you ser," replied His Excellency, there is no help for it. They must do it.". "What methods would you propose to devise for China to carry out a scheme for the reform of education?" was a question lending itself to -wider thought.
course, all our Sou her people are better fitted for it than those in the nob.. But we must fint have our schools is the most important thing to be considered."
Itis Excellency was growing fatigued as his cold was troubling him, so after pr. ffering thanks for so kindly affording him a shut in that the distinguished diplomat would have n terview, our representative withdrew trist ng pleasant holiday in his native city and un enjoyable trip to the States in the Koreu-next mnib
A GUEST AT GÖVERNMENT HOUSE Another of our reporters writes H-E. Sir Linng left for Canton this morning, where, after visiting his native home, he will proceed to the States. He is a mali of remarkable ability and tinental languages besides English, which hie is conversant with no fewer than four-to-
speaks fluently. He was decorated with the order of the K.C.M.C, by the late Queen Vicuntia, formed the chief per, onage on the mission of on the accasion of her Jubilee. He alsú
Prince Chun to Germany to apologise for the my der of the late Baron Von Keller, during the Roxer Rebellion. He was attached to Prince Tsai Chen's suite who representedChina at the Coronation: festivities. On Saturday, a few ladies this noted Chiness
I think there is no doubt" observed the diplomat, "that China must have her own different grades of schools in the various prefectures. At first. they should be in charge tutors could take th mover." of foreign teachers and subsequently native
"I take it you would not favour the teaching of ancient rools? ventured the questioner.
"Oh, certainly not," His Excellency With
humile, ") an afraid there are matters of holders' Committee has not done anything yet so far as the public are aware, the question of far greater importance to be considered, espe. financing fie fight, if there is oe, is presumably cially having regard to the fact that Chira is to the preliminary under discussion. The share much behind the times. We have plenty of holders will, however, have to make a debaitether subjects with which to keep the minds. move soon, as the Chinese are not likely to devole attention to them."
of the students fully occupied, and mus! forget, observes our Tientsin. correspondent in
a letter written on the zend ûlt.
Tuming to other matters of importance at the present time, His Excellency was asked his opinion regarding the taking over of the China Merchants Steam Navigation Company. Headraitted that be had not heard much about it, yet he was confident that if such a state l affairs came to pass it would mean Government adding to the fleet and com- peting with foreign vessels by building better boats.
As showing the expeditious manner in which the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co is capable of carry ng out their contracts, we learn that, in spite of the carpettes' strike, reported in these columns at the time, the Com pany will be able to deliver the large river steamer Low building for the Hongkong, Canton and Macan Steamboat Co. within the contract time. By experts the material and is Excellency was then questioned regard workmanship put into the steamer are pro- ing the operation of any action on the part of nounced to be of the very best.
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foreign merchants in the participation of trade and asked whether it would be legitimate. He replied emphatically, "No, certainly not, the Government would never think of such a thing. lut so far as I can fee, Covernment his nothing to gain by taking the concern over from the shareholders.".
politician at Government House, among them being the llon, Mr. and Mrs. May, Sir Spencer H. Berkeley. Mr. Wei Or, and Mr. Ho Funk valo dinner in honour of the distinguished guest. The same night, H.E. the Governor gavea pri Those invited to meet him incl: ding: Mr. Ho Yow, lete Chinese Co. sul at San Fran İsen,
4.6., Hon, Wei-Yuk, Mr. Fung Wa Cheile Major and Mrs. Ratcliffe, Mr. and Mrs. Ho Tung, Mr. and Mrs. Sharp, the Hon. Dr. Ha, Kil,
Dr. Thompson, Cansal and Volpicelli, Mr. and Mifs, Hnedy, and Miss Cunliffe,
Kether, twenty-three sat down to dinner, Lady and Miss Blake, Captain Arbullit, including H.E. Sir Henry A.. Blake, G.CFG. A.D.C., and H.E.'s private secretary. During Dwager, and Emperor of China were toasted. dianer Klog Edward VII, the Empress
SHIPPING, AND MAIL NEWS.
HAILS DUE German (König Albert) to-morrow, Indian (Suirang) to-morrow. American (Dorić) 8th-inst German (Darmstadt) io inst. Australian ( 7'sinan) 16'h, inst. American (Nippon Maru) 16th inst. Canadian (Empress of India) 18th inst.” The A. L. 5. N. Co.'s steamer Tirol left Singapre for this port on the 4th inst. pres
The CN Co.'s steamer Tsinan lekt Port Darwin on the gth inst, for this port via Manila and is expected to arrive here on the 16th inst (Bombay Line) Teft Singapore for this port on The N. Y. K. Co ssteamer Yamaguchi starte the 3rd inst., p.m., and is expected to anivi The Imperial German Mall steamer König here on the 9th inst. NUSAR TASKER Albert left Shanghai on the 3rd inst., at a p.mo and may be expeclad here on pr. about Tues- 4 day, the 6th inst., at 62.m AVEN The Canadian Pacific Railway Co's steam
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You sen they will take the telegraphs over the same as other countries have done, Ir is
LORD, LONSDALE EXPECTED: ships, and by greater activity in various dittc. IN HONGKONG. tions.
Writing on November. 28th, our Linden TE Russin Club of St. Petersburg hasard Lonsdale in Hongkong, left b absolutely essentia," he observed
correspondent sysYou may shortly see decided to start a Russian newspaper in the the Countess yesterday for India and thenThen again, a report,emarat ng from Shang Far East. Everything, however, is to be printed Travels on to Chin and Japan: The Earl is a hat, is to the effect that China wants to take in English in onder 10 show up the perfidy of big Northcountr mar, a great spursman, and d British policy
a clase friend of the Kaiser, 1 laink it was in over the Kaiping mines."
That
1888 that he spent a long time in the Arctic. *** Is that so,” replied His Excellency, * I have Tli" German steamer Trito), which has been révions, and Lowther Castle is full of trophies not heard of 11, ashore at the entradice to Cebu, Manda in ballast yesterday
Kowloon this
from that and other quarters of the globe. Cumberland and Vesting elad, hipe to see him again in June, when the local Yeomanry.
which ho Colonel, have their; annual and