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SERVICE,
SHANGHAI MUNICIPALITY.
MEETING OF RATEPAYERS.,
(From Our Correspondent.)
SUANGAL, 15th March, 5.45 p.m.
All the resolutions put forward at the annual meeting of ratepayers here were passed unanimously.
An attempt to convene a special meeting to treat the question of compulsory assessment failed, owing to the insufficiency of members pre- sent, and the consequent inability to form a quorum,
(Reuters)
The Japanese War Bonds.
LONDON, 14th March.
A Tokio official despatch states that the first issue of yen 100,000,000 war bonds was covered a times.
Russia in the Mediterranean. The Dimitri Douskui, in patrolling the North Egyptian Coast, stopped the German Steamer Stuttgart and the British steamer Mortlake. The latter was hound from Batom to India; the cruiser fired across her bows and inspected her papers.
The War.
THE
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16
Seoul, 5th March,
The Ressons are strongly fortifying Antung and points on the Yalu.-Nichi Nicht,
Disaffection in Russian Army.
TROOPS FORCIBLY ENTRAINED.
London, 4th March,
THE WAR.
THE WOMEN OF JAPAN,
PUBLIC ENTHUSIASM.
Much has already been written concern-
The Russian troops niveaborg and Viborging the public-spirited attitude of Japan's Extresses declined to preced in the Far East women-folk in the present struggle, and the and had to be forcibly entrained,
following, received from an occasional correspondent in the north of the Island Empire, goes to prove that the patriotic spirit
The Situation in Corea.
Seoul, 5th March,
It is reported that Kichi Ye shu, Ye Garkukin, Ye Wasai, Sai Rokshu and others have instigated the Imperial Body Guards from Pingyang to kill Ye Kon-mei, Premier, ye Shiyn, Foreign Musisters and others by hombsto-night and to-morrow. The authorities are taking stringent mesures to foil the conspiracy. The British cuiser Falbe left Chemulpo yesterday for joshin to bring away the British subjects there. -- Marnicht.
The Macedonian Question.
OBNURACY OF THE SULTAN.
London, 7th February. The Sultan has refused to accept the scheme for the establishment of a European Corps of Gendarmerie in Macedonia.
Viscount Hayashi and King Edward.
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in the fair sex is not confined to the women
of the capital or the big seaport towns. Our correspondent writes:-The prefecture of Niigata, a northern province of the island of Hondo, has ever been renowned for the beauty and patriotism of its women and, in the present crisis, the ladies of the district have been acting up to the reputation of their forebears. The troops of this region were mobilised at Niigata City and then marched to Shibata, a distance of 25 mules, which is the nearest railway station. The transport of the baggage of the different corps was effected by the women of the region ladies of the leading families taking part in the work-who would not allow the com- nissariat cuplies to touch the stores and impedimenta destined for the use of their husbands, brothers and relations leaving for
the front.
London, 7th March. King Edward gave a minišerial and diplo. mulic dinner party on Saturday. Viscount
The daily rations of the men were prepared Hayashi, the Japanese Minister, was among and supplied by the ladies of the city; the those present
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wives and daughters of the major, municipal councillors, leading gentry and rich mer chants all joining whole heartedly in supply ing the wants of the troops, though, in such cases, it is usual for food to be furnished by public caterers, at the expense of the Govern-
countries regarding the incident. It is now explained that France's neutrality instructions, while specifying the limit of stay to be twenty four hours, differs from the English neutrality laws in that this provision is hedged about by various conditions, which enable an extension of the time during which
belligerent may remain in a French port.
France secks, as she has told Japan and the other powers, to maintain an attitude f loyal Bentrality and has no intention of de- puting from this policy. But, as far as th ordering the Russian ships to leave fibutil, this has not been done, as to have done so would
have aroused the French people, whose sympathics with Russia, at first lukewarm, would have become exceedingly keen and this Japan and certainly her ally do not desire. The officials also say France showed her American war when an American auxiliary fairess to the belligerent during the Spanish cruiser tried to make repairs in the French West Indies. Spain then endeavored to have he cruiser compelled to leave forthwith, but the French authorities did not require a rigid enforcement of the regulations and the cruiser was permitted to remain until her repairs were completed. It is claimed this American precedent justifies the stay of the Russians at
butif.
It is recognized in diplomatic circles that the Jibuti precedent may become a serious one for France, especially if a japanese squadron allempts to come to the Atlantic to operate agains: the Russians in the Baltic.
THE SEOUL-FUSAN RAILWAY.
PO SEBILITY OF FINISHING BY OCTOBER.
It is well known that work on the construc- tion ofthe Seoul-Fusan Railway is being pushed forward at highest pressure, the object being to finish the line as quickly as possibile. The directors originally estimated that the railway would be completed by December next, but in the present situation a railway between
value to Japan, and the company has just decided upon a course by which it is hoped to have the fine ready for traffic by October. This
1904.
Peking, 7th March.-The Russians are ex- periencing difficulty in Manchurin in getting coolies. Although they have offered higher wages no one shows any disposition to take service. Many of the coolies that have been working for them have run away, and desertions are a daily occurrence. This is causing great trouble to the Russians.
Provisions in Vladivostock are rapidly run- ning short.
Peking, 9th March.-The German Minister to Peking has recently changed his attitude and is bestirring himself in the interests
American Ministers. of China, in harmony with the British and
It is believed that the Powers will not insist on the neutrality of the Liao-si district in Man- churia.
The Japanese Minister in l'cking now re- neutrality of the district and will not make any cognises China's helplessness to insist on the
more protests.
THE SITUATION IN COREA, Seoul, March 7th.-Work on the Seoul-Wijn Railway has been commenced by the japan- ese. As soon as the Russians arrived at Kiojo on the 4th they proceeded to the telegraph office and inspected all the telegrams. They then inquired about the whereabouts of the Japanese forces, and moved on to Funei. The Corean Emperor has issued a note strongly denouncing the selfish conduct of the leading officials, who seem to be only eager to seek their personal safety.
Chemulpo, March 8th Bok Sai-jem, who was recently appointed Foreign Minister, ar- nived here from Chefoo by the Bruish steamer Chingfah to-day. Of the twenty-four wounded Russians under medical treatment here, two have succumbed. The others are ness on the road to convalescence. They were sent to Matsuyama, lya province. Shikoku, by the Hakuai Maru yesterday.
Pingyang, 8th March.-The Yalu has been
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On the 6th inst. the N.D.I., mail steamier | ment. Roon was delayed five hours in the Kii Chan- The wreck of a destroyer sunk in Pigeonnel, its departure from Kobe bein.consequently Bay on the 25th February is ascertained to be the Faushiicfue (Russian),
A Press steamer from Chefno, on Satur
day, approached within close view of the first two forts (Fort Anthur), the upper one of which had apparently suffered terribly. A vast cloud of smoke was ascending from the New City in three columns, and no tramps, flags, or other signs of life were visible.
LATER.
The reported sinking of a Japanese de- stroyer and damage to the cruiser Zakusaga on the roth instant are officially denied. The damage to the destroyers will be re paired in a week and it is not necessary to dock them.
The Rumours of the evacuation of Port Arthur have been proved to be baseless.
The attack on Port Arthur, on the roth instant, finished with a bombardment of Port Arthur by the battleships, which fired
some hours after schedule time. As it was
from the women of the region, to serve as nurses in the field hospitals; and in a few days sufficient car covers (necessary to the reps in the glacial climate of Korea and Manchuria) were manufactured by the fair fingers of the gentle sex, to supply a pair to every man in the Shibata and Muramatsu
As the trains laden with troops left Shi hata station, the paripal geikas of the province assembled on the platforms and sang stining war-songs to the departing warriors.
expected rough weather had been experienced the passage from Yokohama to Kobe, it was thought the Roon would be some time overdue in its arrival at this part, but it appears that although bad weather was encountered, this did not materially interfere with the progress of the steamer, which arrived in the Kisbrigades. Channel almost when duc. This was un Sunday morning at I o'clock. Here the Room hove to, and signalled the guardship which is done by all vessels, according to the regulations, before they can be allowed to proceed. The signal was not answered, al- though an urgent" message was flying from the mast head, and the gail steamer was kept wing for five hours before she was allowed to continue her voyage. The steamer about six miles from the guardship to which she was signalling. Her signals are believed to have been perfectly distinct, but it is thought probable that the heavy seas running at the time may be responsible for the delay of the guardship in sending out to the Roon.
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THE PRESS CENSORSHIP.
THE LAST STRAW." The authorities may like to be reminded at the present time that there is a proverb in English lure, "It is the last straw that breaks the camel's back." When instructions were issued to the newspapers some weeks ago decreeing the exclusion of news relating to the movements of troops, &c., the newspapers agreed to abide by the wishes of the authorities,
120 shells from their 12 guns, over the making inquiries, when possibly an explana. though even such instructions seemed a breach
montory, at an unseen target, the cruisers at sea directing the aim by signals. The Japanese had previously destroyed the signar station, mines, and depôt on the island of Samshantato in Talienwan Bay,
(Japanese Exchanges.) China's Neutrality. RUMOURS AS TO JAPAN'S INTENTIONS,
Tientsin, 6th March.
The Chinese here profess to believe that Japan will shortly occupy Peking, just as she bas occupied seal; but the more influential Chinese and Europeans attach no importance to the report. The Chinese Government, having been threatened with an attack from Russia, in case they refused to consent to the Russian de mand about the neutral area, are adopting measures with a view to being prepared for a Russian attack.
The Chinese Government intend to despatch more troops to Shanhaikwan, which they regard as the probable route of a Russian army if an attempt should be made to march on Peking,
Ten thousand recruits from Shantung and Hunan are to set out fur Peking the day after to-morrow. A force of 5,000 will be scat from Peking to Tientsin and 7,000 to Chaoyang when
these recruits arte,
The Tartar General has sent in his resigna- tion in consequence of the oppressive methods adopted by the Russians.
The Russo-Chinese Bank at Newchwang Luspended business on the sth. The bank's branch in Tientsin is also in a very awkward position,
Viceroy Yuan has issued an instruction strictly prohibiting the export of grains and cattle. Alainichi.
l'eking, 6th March,
The Russian Government demand that 40 or 50 kilometres of land on the right bank of the Lian-ho shall be excluded from the neutral area. Russia insists that this is necessary for the protection of the railway against mounted bandits-Nichi Nichi.
The State of Port Arthur.
Tientsin, 6th March.
A despatch has been received by the Russo- Chinese Bank here from Port Arthur calling for an early remittance of 200,000 roubles. The bank has sent 100,000 roubles in paper money. The money was taken by officials disguised as coolies. It is believed here that the provisions are fast running short in Purt Arthur.-Jiji.
The Situation in Corea.
Seoul, 7th March. A despatch of the 6th from Joshin (a port about midway between l'assiet Bay and Gensan) reports the arrival of seventy Russian scouts at a place called Kiojo. The Russians are in force on the Tomanko and are ready to move southward. "The Joshin telegraph line was cut off last night, —Mainichi
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tion will be made as to the reason for this de
lay, which was the cause of great inconvenience to those on board and to agents and business men on shore. The detention of a mail steaner for five hours certainly seems to demand ex- planation. Kube Chronicle.
THE MILL INDUSTRY OF BOMBAY IN 1903-
At the commencement of the year the mili industry began to show signs of briskness. An impetus was given to it by the rising exchange, which, after touching the lowest point on record Rs. 115 for Hongkong and Ks. 158 for chang-
of the freedom of the Press.
The foreign journals have none of theint, so far as we are
aware, shown any inclination to depart from the onginal instructions, but the last batch have called forth general protest. Although such absurd interference with the liberty of the Press is amusing in one way, it is serious in another, and is calculated to do a great deal of harm to Japan. Almost simultaneously with the article that appeared in this journal (Kode Chronicle) on the matter of these re- strictions there was a similar protest in the fapan Herald. Having referred to the fact that the for-
eign Press generally had raised its voice against the ridiculous restrictions, our Yokuhama con- temporary says that there is a general com
is to avoid all difficulties of the route, such as
tunnels, etc., and lay the line as much as much possible on the flat, which will pro bably mean reconstruction when there is more time for the work.
WAR ITEMS.
date there was a severe thunder storm in the district. The Russians at Wiju crossed the river and retired into Manchuria. There are
still 200 Russians at Wiju.
COMMERCIAL.
HONGKONG SUGAR IN JAPAN.
The Kobe Chronicle of the 8th inst, says. We take the following items from the Kobe The money market is at present very quiel. Chronicle of the 9th inst.
and the banks, in anticipation of the require ments in connection with the Treasury Bonds, are exercising caution and declining loans on long terms. been inade, ip view of the probable increased Some speculative purchases have tax on sugar, but owing to recent Hongkong
RELEASE OF THE "HERMES." The Norwegian steamer "Hermes," which left Moji on the 6th ultimo carying coal for Port Arthur, was arrested just outside that port by the Japanese, being ordered to return to Nagasaki, and from that port being taken to
Saseho to be adjudicated upon as a prize. Yesterday a decision was given and the release of the vessel ordered. The cargo of
coal has also been released.
The Asahi calls attention to the fact that though it appears in the reports current of the reported attack on Vladivostok that Lyddite shells were used, the shell used in the Japanese Navy is named the "Shimose." The Lyddite is peculiar to England.
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It is now evident from the latest reports reaching headquarters at Tokyo that the Rus sian scouts who have heen reported as south of the Yalo are in retreat, and is expected the course of a few days that the scouts will have completely evacuated Korea and returned to the north of the river. We have all along pointed out the improbability of the Koreas reports of large Russian forces south of the yatu.
The foreign war correspondent who goes with the troops to the front, and will be quar- tered with the Army, is likely to be comfortably provided for, but those who venture into Korea independently may frequently meet with hand
arrivals prices have not risen. On the contrary,
quotations are showing a decline of from 40 to
50 sen. An upward tendency is expected,
however, when the Bill for the mcreased tax iS presented to the Diet.
TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.
demand.....
Selling. London-Bank T.T.........
Do. Do. a months' sight France-lank T.T. America-Bank T.T. Germany-Bank T.T.. india T.T........
Do. demand Shanghai-Bank T.T. Japan-Bank T.T. Singapore-Bank T.T., Java-Bank T.T.
... Abi 1,9 15/16 1/10 3/16
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.../to 5/16 ......4/10 7/16
Buying. 4 months' sight L/C.... 6 months' sight L/C..... 30 days' sight San Francisco & New York...45 4 months' sight
do.
hai-went up by leaps and bounds ont the demnation of the instructions as vexalious, and slip. It is reported that several correspondents 30 days' sight Sydney and Melbourne :/10 ()/16
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OPIUM QUOTATIONS. Today's quotations are as follows:-
....... 2.34
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1.91
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going in the direction of Pingyang are encoun4 months' sight Franes......... 1 would be well for the Japanese Governmentering serious difficulties, Koreans mistaking 6 months' sight respectively, was reached in September. The to consider very thoroughly whether such
them for Russians. The same report states 4 months' sight Germany.. result was that shares improved considerably vexatious restrictions will not be productive of that the japanese are welcomed wherever they | Bar Silver... in value. This improvement continued until
more harm than good. Already inquiries are the Moorat settlement, when the mill owners being made as to whether the Press censorship
go by the natives.
Bank of England rale
were able to enter into large and profitable
is not being cared unt mure with the inten- yarn contracts. But unfortunately this state of
hun of keeping the Japanese ignorant of the affairs was not destined to last long. The
state of affurs than with the object of conccal- rerent advance in the price of cotton, due tong the Japanese movements from the enemy. manipulations of the American speculator, has I the authorities probably do not realise how, led to a beavy decline in the price of our mill by the issuing of these instructions, the reputa shares, and spinning ceased to be profitable.tion of Japan as a nation ul liberty and freedom Some of the mills have been working without is being damaged. profits since the Divalee holidays, and several have preferred the lesser evil of closing down for the time being by buying back their yarn even at some sacrifice, While concluding our remarks, we notice with great pleasure the opening of new markets in Eastern Europe by some of our more enterprising mill agents who are to be congratulated on thus increasing the volume of business at remunerative rates,
A NEW RELIEF SOCIETY. Count Inunye and Count Matsugata sovited A large number of leading chizens of Tokio to the Mitsui Club yes erday (says the Kobe Herald at 7th inst) and faid before them a proposal to establish a Society to be called the Teikoku Gunjin Yengo Kai (Imperial Fund for the Assistance of Miliary Men), Count
The wife of the well-known Usaka physician 13. Yosluda is giving what are known in England as "first-and" lectures to women. By this means the ladies of Osaka are being taught the art of bandaging and of giving rehef to the sick and injured, so as to be ready to render assistance 10 soldiers if necessary. The lectures are receiving the support of the leading medical men of Osaka, and already there are The lectures are held thirty-five valunteers. at the Yoshida Hospital.
The Minister for the Navy has presented the funeral expenses to the family of the late Engineer Minthara, one of the seventy-seven men who composed the gallant Port Arthur blocking expedition. Minehara was killed by shell. He was a native of a rural district in
Patna New Benares New Persian 'Paper)
1,085/1,120
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HONGKONG FOOTBALL CLUB.
HE ANNUAL DINNER will be held in
As the season was prosperous, most of the Inouye and Count Matsugata delivered speeches Usaku prefecture, and was only twenty-three The HONGKONG HOTEL OR SATUN
mills have done well on the whole year. With the Petit Mills, an interim dividend at the rate of Rs. 50 per share was paid for the first half year and Rs. 70 per share for the second half. substantial sums being carried to reserve and other funds Shares where quoted during the year as high as ks. 2,480, and are easily nego. tiable. The Central India Mill paid an interim dividend of Rs. 50 per share for the first half year and another dividend of Rs. 70 for the other half The Swadeshi Mills paid Rs. 25
for the second half. It is one of the best
urging the assembly to support the formation of the Society, and thus remove away all wor ries about their families from the men fighting at the front for their country. Mr. Sanada, President of the jugo Ginko, replied au behalf of the assembly, and suggested that Count Inouye and Coup! Matsugata should act as Vice-Presidents. Contributions towards the funds of the Society were then received. Messrs. Masada, Tonoka and Asano offered Y10,000 each and all the other present made contribu-
tions.
FRANCE EXPLAINS JIBUTIL AFFAIR. A recent cable from Paris says that exchange of communications of a friendly character bave occurred between France and japan with
years old.
The following telegrams are from Japanese
sources
London, 4th March.-The Times ridicules
the Russian Memorandum as puerile and comments highly on the appropriateness of Japan's reply to it. The London paper also says that Japan's alertness and courage have won her the admiration of the world and her
actions are in accord with the established precedents of warfare.
The Daily Chronicle regards Russia's com plaints as induced by fear, and says that the announcement is so weak that Japan need hardly reply to it.
DAY, 26th March, at 7.45 for 8 .M. Members who wish to be present are requested to send In their names to the undersigned at the CHARTERED BANK, not later than THURS. DAY, 24th instant.
II. F. CHARD,
Hop. Secretary. Hongkong, 16th March, 1904.
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per share for the first half and Rs. 30 per share managed milis in Bombay. Its shares stood as high as Rs. 935 for Rs, 500 paid. The Sassoon Spinning and Weaving Company, after making ample provision for depreciation, respect to the stay of the Russian squadron al paid Rs. 50 per share. Some of the other mills | Jibat:l, French Somaliland. France did not have also paid fairly good dividends. The hesitate to make complete explanation of her Currimbhoy and Kohinow mills bave each paid reasons for not ordering the Russian ebips to Rs. zo per share, the David mills Rs. to, the depart, and it is said in reliable quarters, this that the batteries at Vladivostock did not reply Jamshed mills Ra. S and the Courla Rs. 40. explanation was thoroughly satisfactory to the to the attack of the Japanese fleet because they Several mills managed by Messrs, Greaves Japanese Government. The frankness with did not wish their positions to be revealed. Cotton & Co. have been doing well of late, and which the French government dealt with the London, 7th March.-M. de Lanessan has it is to be boped that they will be restored to question is gratifying to the Japanese diplomats, again urged the French Government to
London, 7th March.-The Russians state
their preylous flourishing condition.— Times of and it is asserted that there is no reason to resolutely abstain from any intervention in India.
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