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THE WAR.
THE PRESS CENSORSHIP. MEMORIAL OF FOREIGN JOURNALISTS.
cen orship, and to this end a draft was
plined the scope and meaning of the Ordin- anges by giving items which were also brought to the knowledge of the journalists through local authorities or police. Regarding the news to bs published in the newspapers and periodicals, it is the intention of the Imperial Government to give the journalists all posible freedom in
to what news falls into the category prohibited
respectfully,
A. S. WATSON & Co., Ordinary Insiness communications should be aldressed pass through her present difficulties with Some time ago an effort was made to get up so far as they are practically uninjurious, but as The Editor will not undertake to be responsible for struggles. We are happy to chronicle the view to effecting, if possible, some ameliora- | by the said Ordinances must always left to the success that has signalled her past, a memorial to the Authorities in Tokyo with a
any rejected MS., wor to return any Contribiation. present flourishing` condition of our friend Ition of the irksome conditions of, the military the judgment of the competent authorities, its circulated among the various foreign editois scope snore or less narrowed with the progress at work in Japadachoac affixing to it the of the military and naval operations-Yours remarks or Suggestions that he considered called for. Ong or two insetings were held in Yokohama in copnection with the matter and eventually (as the Nagasaki Prens learnt on 1st last,) a memorial was presented to Mr. Sato, formerle "Minister to Mexico and now attached to the Foreign Department, Baron Komura and Mr. Chinda (Vice-Minister of ONE plague case is notified since yesterday at Foreign Affairs) being unavoidably absent.
The memorial and reply are appended :-
His Excellency Baron Komura,
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HONGKONG, THURSDAY, JULY 14, 1994.
THE BIRTH OF LIBERTY
IN FRANCE.
The 14th July, 1798, is the most auspicious date in the history of the French nation; since then it was that the people of the capital, driven to desperation by hunger, iniquitous taxation and the terrible wrongs infried upon them and their ancestors, for Altries past, by a line of absolute monarchs
an all-powerful nobility, rose as one han and captured, though not without serious loss of life, the Bastille. Writing of this epoch-marking day the Sage of Chelsea penned the following lines:-"But, to the living and the struggling, a new Fourteenth morning dawns. Under all roofs of this dis tracted city is the nodus of a drama, not untragical, crowding towards solution. The are recommended to the notice of Combustlings and preparings, the tremors and. noisseurs as high-class after-dinner Wines.
menaces; the tears that fell from old eyes. This day, my sons, ye shall quit you like By the memory of your fathers' wrongs, by the hope of your childrens' right! Tyranny impends in red wrath: help for you is none, if not in your own right hands. This day ye must do die." The story of the fall of the fortress, the monu- ment of tyranny, standing menace 10 the security of the Parisians, situated in the A. S. WATSON & CO., very centre of their city, is too well known to
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need repetition. Certainly this victory of the people was marred by excesses, the murder of de Launay, the Governor, and part of the surrendered garrison by the mob, but who is to be blamed for the havoc wrought by the mighty rush of water, when a dam bursts if it is not the engineers. Louis XVI, descendant of a long line of absolute mon- archy, surrounded by a nobility impregnated with all the doctrines of feudalism and a
noon,
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
PRINCE Adalbert of Prussia, the third son of the German Emperor, who is now cruising on the Yangtze, is 20 today.
THE report of the analyses of the public water supply for the month of June shows that it is of excellent quality.
DURING the fortnight ending July 11th 1,926 rats were captured in the Colony 72 of which were found to be infected with plague, 7-30 per cent.
We regret to learn that the secund engineer of the Tanglin fell in the river at Bangkok and was drowned on the 30th, ult. The body was recovered the next morning.
THE Orpheum Comedy Company again gave a very successful and thoroughly enjoyable per- formance at the Theatre Royal last evening The company reappear this evening.
AN issue between the parties in the bankruptcy case, Li Sheung, exparte the debtor, is to be set down for hearing by the Chief Justice at the Supreme Court.
THE householders and residents at Kowloon have requested the Sanitary Board to cancel a pigstye licence and to remove a piggery at the corner of Garden and Chater Roads.
THE Wharf and Godown Company have demo lished the walls of the godown that was burned out the other month and are preparing to make an early start at re-building the place.
Our Macao correspondent writes us to day in forming us that there is absolutely no truth in the statement, originating from Shanghai, that the Portuguese Government had made a claim of Tis. 600,000 to the Waiyupu in connection with the extradition case of the ex-Nam Hoi
Pui.
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Sir-We, the editors of the undersigned foreign journals published in japan, desire to draw the attention of Your Excellency to the unsatisfactory methods of the military and Daval censorship over news, and to offer a few sug. gestions which it is hoped may prove accept- abic, with the object of modifying certain of the regulations and making others more clear | and definite. It is scarcely necessary to say that the signatories are all sincerely desirous of avoiding any action that may in any way dam- age the interests of japan at a time when she is passing through such a serious crisis in ker history, but it seems to us that the methods of
the censorship tend to hamper journals in ways that are not intended and to prevent the publica tion of information which can in no way injure the interests of Japan.
With the fullest respect for the consituted authorities of the country and a desire to abide
by the spirit as well as the letter of regulations, we ask permission to make the following sug- gestions:-
Y. YOSHIDA, Private Secretary.
[Enclosures.]
ORDINANCE OF, THE DEPARTMENT FOR WAR,
NO. I
› According to Article XXII of the Newspaper Regulations, it is prohibited for the present to publish in newspapers and magazines articles relative to the movements of military, troopsje
and other matters connected with military tactics or plans,
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SERVICE.
THE WAR.
NORWEGIAN WHALERS FAVOUR RUSSIA.
HOW VLADIVOSTOK. OBTAINS INFORMATION.
(From Our Own Correspondent,)
YOKOHAMA, 13th July,
2.10
p.m. The Authorities here have strong the Norwegian suspicions that Whalers are conveying intelligence
.
This does not, however, apply in the case of articles for which permission has bean pre-concerning the movements of the viously granted by the Minister for War
Japanese warships to Vladivostok.
THE RECENT STORM.
4. SITUATION OF THE STRANDED VESSELS
(SUPPLEMENTARY RULE) The presents Ordinance shall be operative from this date."
SEIKI TERAUCHI,
Minister for War. The 5th day of the 1st month of the 27th year!
of Meiji (January 5th, 1994).
ORDINANCE OF THE DEPARTMENT W FOR THE NAVYOP
•
The condition of the Maharaja, Loyal and Huldis is now considered hopeless.
The Bretria has been re-floated.
HEAVY RAINS.
According to Anticle XX T of the Newspaper Regulations, it is prohibited for the present ig publish in newspapers and magazines articles relative to the movements of war-vessels or naval forces and other matters, connected with naval tactics or plans, This does not, how-
permission has been previously granted by the ever, apply in the case of articles for which SERIOUS DAMAGE TO RAILWAY,
Minister of the Navy,
[SUPPLEMENTARY RULE.] VI
The present Ordinance shall be operative
(1) That all such information as the enemy must necessarily possess from his own obser- from this date. vation, or which is already public property, should be exempt from censure; of which the following may be given as a few illustrations:
(a) information contained in naval and mili- tary handbooks or works of similar nature.
BARON. CONBEI YAMAMOTO,
Minister for the Navy, The 5th day of the 1st month of the 37th year
of Meiji (January 5th, 1904).
(b) The number of attacking ships, courses steered when going into action, formation, class, THE FRENCH NATIONAL FETE armament, and character of vessels.
(c) Gans used in the attack, damage and loss of life inficted or suffered,
(d) Conuments on, news published abroad, wbich it is evident must be already in the pos- session of the enemy and the republication of which in this country can is no way injure the country's interests.
(2) That the regulation issued should be confined to prohibition of all news relating to future movements, liberty being given to record and comment upon muvements already exe cuted or events that have taken place, unless it is obvious that such comments may affect success of pending movements.
(3) That any regulations issued should be drawn up and published by a Government department, countersigned by a Minister of State, and an official translation issued.
CO., deep contempt for the Webs, who to them TIE new highway to the Orent, across the (64) That s
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aspirations of a long-suffering, intelligent people, whose desire for liberty had been fired by the example of their neighbours, the English, their friends, the citizens of the FURNITURE recently born Republic of the United States.
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The Iravail of a great nation, when old institutions are overthrown, when tyranny THERE was an invisible, though very apparent and stagnation are turn out by the roots and strong obstruction, some twenty yards and replaced by liberty and progress, must thick, at the ferry end of the Elgin Road be- necessarily be bloody, prolonged and tragic.tween 9 and to o'clock last evening. Ricksha It is the object in view that must be con coolies dared not tarry for fear of asphyxia- sidered, the result that must be judged, and tion. The sanitary authorities might look into not the harrowing incidents that forcibly ac
the matter before typhoid steps along. company all great social convulsions that should be weighed in the balance. The Ar a meeting of the Sanitary Board this after- victims of a people's fury teach the nation noon the President is to move that Inspector be just when calm and reflexion R. G. McEwen be appointed for the purpose of have supervened. The blood of the Aristo-carrying out the provisions of the bye-laws for crat, the Girondin, the Dantonist and the prevention or mitigation of epidemic, en. the Sansculatie went to enrich the soil demic or contagious disease, under the Public from which has sprung the French Re Health and Bulldings Ordinance, 1993... public of to-day. The 14th July marks the first step of the French nation towards individual liberty, though the Declaration of the Republic came more than three years PHOTOGRAPHIC that memorable epoch which witnessed the
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later the 20th September 1792. Since
(4) That such regulations shall take the place anonymous written instructions
by the police.
Assuring Your Excellency of our earnest desire to avoid any action that may in any way injure the real interests of Japan in the struggle in which she is engaged, we beg to remain, Yours obediently,
ROBERT YOUNG, Editor, Kobe Chronicle. ALFRED W. CURTIS, Editor, Kobe Herald.. F. SCHROEDER, Editor, Eastern World, A. M. KNAPP, Editor, Japan Advertiser. T. SATCHELL, Editor, Japan Herald.
Da. M. MISCHKE, Editor, Deutsche Japan
Post.
E. R. S. PARDON, Editor (pre tem.), Nagasaki
Press.
has been received:
The following reply to the above Memorial
Foreign Office, Tokio, June 23rd, 1934. .
To Messrs. the Editors of the Kobe Chronicle, Kobe Herald, Eastern World, Japan Adver tiser, Japan Herald, Deutsche Japan-Post and Nagasaki Press.
Gentlemen, The representation which you Ar the Supreme Court this morning, the Chief have made to the Minister for Foreign Affairs Justice (Sir W. M. Goodman), beard an applion the subject of the military and naval censor- cation by Mr. C. E. H. Beavis, of Messrs Wil. ship over news has been referred to the proper kison and Grist, for a receiving order in re authorities, and now I am directed by him to Ng Wan Cheng, deceased, ex-purte Tong Shan give you an answer; but before so doing let Nam; and that the estate be administered ac- me inform you that Baron Konura highly ap cording to the bankruptcy law. Subject to apreciates the assurance of your sincere desire certain amendment of the declaration the ap of avoiding any action that may in any way plication was granted, and Mr. Bruce Shepherd damage the interests of Japan at time when she appointed Official Trustee,
is passing through such a serious crisis is her history. Indeed, in his opinion, those who are governed by such desire would not wait for any restrictions before they regulate their pens to the expectation of the authorities concerned and it is a source of his gratification that so far nothing of too grave a nature has appeared in the columns of the foreign journals published in Japan as to call for legal measures on the part of the Imperial Government.
By kind permission of Lt. Col. Iremonger and officers, the Band of the 93rd Burma Infantry will play the following programme of music at the King Edward Hotel, during, dinner, en Friday. the 15th instant, (weather permitting.)
March........."'The Isracëtes"mercennio Conta Overture....* Zayapa "...................Harulu Selection.......... Floradora"......Leslie Stuart Cornet Solo.." Love, Could Lunir tell thee"..Capel Selection....." Cavalleria Rusticana “................ Mascagni ..." De Fleuro"......Tschonkowky Vulte Characteristic Piece.." & Dervish Chorus "Sebek
God save the King.
real birth of the Nation, France has passed through terrible trials, emerging from each of them stronger.
more flourishing, and refreshed with a new dignity, thanks to the energy and vitality of her people To-day she has а foremost place in the ranks of the Great Powers, and is secure in the possession of a powerful navy and a well organised army. Thanks to a long period of peace and the careful admininistration of her statesmen her com merce has advanced by leaps and bounds, and her wealth has increased proportionally. She is the second greatest Colonial power in the world, and the acknowledged protector of liberal science, the leader in liberal arts. Not least among the benefits that she owes to the sound judgment of her leaders is the recent and beneficial change that has taken An unusually attractive and new programme place in her relations with Great Britain, has been arranged for Saturday night's per and it may be justly surmised that the formance at the Metropole Theatre on which gratitude of her citizens to M. Loubet, their occasion some new artistes will make their President, is no less than that felt towards our appearance: The 'star' is Miss Dora Grey, who King by each and every British subject for arrived a few days ago under special engage ment to the Metropole Theatre. She is billed his tactful and successful efforts in obtaining a so-much-to-be desired result. France has yet to face social and religious problems, the solving of which will be of immense importance to her well-being. But to the
From your statements, especially under headings 3 and 4, it is feared that you are labdaring under some misunderstanding or other, inasmuch as the present military and naval censorship over news are based on the Ordinance of the War and Navy Departments dated January last, both numbered 1, ench signed by the respective Ministers and duly pub lished in the Official Gazelle, and a copy of each of those ordinances in English translation
IN HONGKONG.
in honour of the French National Fee the British warships in the barbour dressed ship and a salute was fired at noon.
This morning, M. Gaston Liebert, Consul for France, received at his residence, in Mac- donnell Road, the British functionaries, foreign consais, and members of the French com- munity residing in the Colony. The residence of M. Liebert was tastefully decorated for the occasion, Madame Liebert was at home to her lady friends in the afternoon.
The several French firms established in Hongkong all closed early in the day lo mark' the occasion.
TEBRAU PLANTING CO., LD.
ANNUAL MEETING,
The notice convening' the meeting having been read.-
"Owing to the recent heavy rains portion of the Government railway has been washed away.
Opium for China.
(From Our Own Correspondent,)
BOMBAY, 14th July.
The P. & O. Co.'s mail steamer left Bombay yesterday afternoon with about 580 chests of Malwa opium. Prices are as follows:→→
Malwa (New) ...Rs. 1,480 (Older) 1,650 (Oldest) 1,730
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THE GROWTH OF THE GERMAN NAVY,
An admirable article on "Naval Concentra- tion" appeared in the Fortnightly Review for April, by that well-known and most capable writer on haval matters, Mr. A. Hurd. - lie draws fresh attention to the growth and develop- ment of the German Navy, and point out that German plans are mainly responsible for the The eighth ordinary general meeting of the enormous increase of recent years in the Brit Tebrau Planting Company, Limited, was held is estimates. "Germany is the culprit. The at the offices of the general managers, Alexan-heavy outlay on the British and also on the dra Buildings, at noon to-day, when there were American fleet can be traced in very large present Messrs. Henry Humphreys (Chairman), measures to Berlin," Germany is now build- J. A. Jupp, E. Georg, G. M. Bain, W. B. Sutton, ing' faster, if not cheaper, than England. Lau Chu Pak, J. M. Wong, and J. L. Cotter "Never has the world witnessed a scheme of (secretary).
naval expansion carried out with such persis- tent, business-like, 'unwearying energy" He goes on to show that the German Navy is The Chairman said-Gentlemen,-The redirected against England, and urges an in- port and statement of accounts having been increase in our battleship programme. "Eigh- your possession for some days, I will, with your teen British to twenty-three German and Rus permission, follow the usual practice, and take sian battleships do not spell a two-Power them as read. Mr. Larken's report, which is standard," and these figures represent the ships attached to the report and statement of ac-
laid down since the beginning of the present counts, will give you full information as to the century. work done on our plantation and it will not be for me therefore to say much about necessary that. With regard to the coffee plantation you" may remember we informed you last year that
The following report is from Mr. J. I, Plum. we had been obliged to farm it out to our own mer, Chief Assistant of the Hongkong Obser- coolies who paid us one fifth the produce as vatory:- rent. From this source we received 1955.21, On the 14th at 11.45 am. The barometer as you will see by the accounts. The coolies has risen in Japan and in the Philippines and gave up work in April last as they found it un- fallen in S. China and Formosa. remunerative and coffee has now been entirely abandoned. The amount hitherto standing in the books as an asset under the heading of
coffee plantation has therefore been written off. Profit and loss account has been credited with an amount of $6,575,00, being calls paid on shares subsequently forfeited. As regards our prospects, I may inform you that we are al pre- sent endeavouring to arrange the sale of the Company's property through Mr. Larken at a price which will give us sufficient to return to the shareholders about 40 per cent of their capital. If this falls through and the price of rubber seems likely to be maintaiced we must later on consider whether it would" not be to the interests of the shareholders to subscribe furiber capital after writing down. our present capital sulfciently to cover our lossen. The price we are getting for our subber is an extremely good ose and if we had enough of it, we could pay good dividends. Before moving the adoption of the report I shall be pleased to answer any questions that share. holders may desire to put,
There being no questions, the Chairman pro-
poard, Mr. G. M. Bain seconded, and it was agreed that the report and accounts as present.
-AUDITOR
The Chairman proposed that Mr. W. Hutton Potts be re-elected auditon
Mr. Lau Chu Pak seconded and the motion was carried.
I enclose herewith for your information: Ined be adapted and passed. fact, these Ordinances, as you will see, pre- hibiting the publication in newspapers and magazines of articles relative to the movements to sing ballads and also to appear as a serio of war vessels or military troops and naval comic and dancer. The Leopolds will present force, as well as other matters connected with a sketch and a cake walk and a new series of military and naval tactics or plans, cover all; but
The Chairman That concludes the busi animated pictures will be displayed by the appears for the guidance of journalist. Lirut.-ness of the meeting, gentlemen. Thank you Bioscope.
Commander Ogawasdra and Major Nozawa ex for your attendance.
THE WEATHER,
The greatest pressure is found in the ex-
treme north and the least in the Pacific, near Miaco Sima where a rather deep depression
exists.
Gradients are rather steep on the China Coast and strong N. winds may be expected in the Formosa Channel and moderate W. winds in the northern part of the China Sea-
Forecast Light W. winds, fine.
SHIPPING AND MAILS.
MAILS DUE. English (Sigla) 15th ins. Ausimlian (7inan) tfth inst. American (Siberia) 18th inst. "German (Reon) 19th inst...
Canadian (Tarlar) 19that. Indian (Arvatoon Aßcar): 19th inst. "German (Preussen) noth inst. American (Coptic) zoth inst Canadian (Empress of China) 25th inst American (Korea) 8th prox."
Tab C. P. R. Co's 38. Empress of India arrived at Vancouver on 12th inst, at 430 pm.
The Boston S. S. Co's s.o. Tremont sailed from Yokobama-yesterday, for the usual Pacific Ports via Seattle,
The 5. Sibiria will probably Icave Manila on 15th inst, for this port, she having been. delayed at Manila on account of bad weather The P. M. S. S. Co's 'ss. Korea with mails, &c. left San Francisco for this port via Hono Julu, Yokohama Inland Sea, Kobe, Nagasaki
and Manila of tain Ins.
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