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CONTENTS.
Births, Marriage and Donths. Leading Articles:---
Chinese Medica? Practitioners. A Royal Birthday.-- Shipping Prospects, The Baltic Fleet. Hongkong's Rival. Baltic Fitt Scares. The Baltic Fleet.
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CHINESE MEDICAL
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(8th April.)
A curious complaint with reference to the practising of Chinese graduates in medicine is voiced by a writer in the Straits Times, Singapore. The letter, which is evidently written by a medical practitioner, or at least by one who is associated with the profession, raises the point that Chinese, who have been
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congratulate the aged King on the attain: Indo-China Company are specially adapted have always had a partiality for their they will show that the plans of the fleet- ment, of his eighty-seventh birthday. For for the Far Eastern trade, a fact which is Russian allies; a fact which is not perhaps up to the present time, at any rate-have the last seven years the anniversary of generally recognised, and in view of the very surprising. Whether the other half of not been changed in any respect. On the his birth has been celebrated in a ver enormous
tonnage which the general the fleet could succeed in evading the lynx- 7th inst., before the presence of the Baltic restricted manner on account of his M managers of this line control, the future-eyed Japanese cruisers is another question. fleet in these waters was at all certain, the jesty's health, but this year it looks as whatever it may be---is sufficiently bright Now that the Baltic fleet is here, events are Hongkong Zelegraph published a couple of though there will a return fuller and with promise to justify the belief that the bound to march rapidly, and it cannot be short paragraphs giving the movements of more public celebration. Itis to be made steamers of the Indo-China Steam Naviga many days before we are able to realise the the British fleet at this port. "Ships of the occasion of a great royal gathering at ton. Company will be employed to the pro strength of Russia's forlorn hope.
the British fleet have been busy during the Copenhagen where, Queen Alexandra,fitable advantage of their owners. The idea
past few days taking stores and ammunition Princess Maude, Prince Charles, and the has been expressed, and it is very generally
aboard," we stated, preparatory to putting Crown Prince of Germany were among those entertained, that the conclusion of the wat
to sca. In the same sue the Telegraph An important step is being taken by the also stated that it was expected H.M.S. expected to meet and from whom the aged may result in a set-back to the shipping King would receive first greetings of con- trade, which earned such splendid returns Government in Manila, with the object of Glory, Ocean, Sutlej and, Centurion would gratulation.
for shipowners last year. From our point fostering the shipping trade of that port. A leave the port on the rath inst, for Mirs of view, however, the situation by no means committee has been appointed to investigate Bay, and that would be the temporary warrants such a gloomy view, for the reason the harbour regulations and the restrictions headquarters of the Fleet which in all prob. that a large increase in the trade with the which hamper American and foreign trade, ability would leave from there for the south." whenever peace is concluded. Whatever ment. The real object of the committee is The Fleet only intended to follow the usual northern ports may be considered a certainty and to promulgate a plan for their improve. There was nothing very astonishing in that. tonnage Japan has hitherto engaged in conto rival Hongkong as a distributing centre, practice of making a run south before the sequence of her activity in the prosecution and already the good people of Manila see hot weather sets in. It has been doing that of the war may not be released for many General Corbin, chairman of the Committee naval cataclysms on the high seas when they months to come. They will be required for
their port the hub of the Far East. Major for years now, and nobody saw visions of
the transport of troops and military services which is to accomplish this great work, did it before. But now we are told that the generally from the Chinese mainland to candidly expresses the opinion that from its British Fleet is up to some little game Japan. And in corroboration of this view, geographical situation, and with its new which involves a meeting with the Baltic we would remind readers that reports are system of harbour works, Manila is the future squadron. Why these quid nines did not being published every other day showing trade centre of the Orient. Of course, Rome drag in the Australian and Indian Fleets is that Japanese firms are daily engaging addi-
was not built in a day and Manila is got probably because they forgot all about timal tonnage to meet the requirements of likely to compete successfully with Hong them. If they had only thought for a mo- the Government and of trade. Again, it kong for some time to come; but the Ameri-ment, they would have had a grand mobilisa- has to be remembered that the latent re sources of China and the immense possibili- ties for development in the northern regions which can hardly be over-estimated. We submit that we are not unduly optimistic when we assert that shipping will receive, if anything, a greater impetus as the result of the war and the opening up of the vast terri-
Single Cople, Daily, tem cenie: Weekly, twenty educated in the East and sent to England comments which appear in Messrs. Lamke Our attention has been directed to some for inst uction in medicine, should not be and Rogge's Circular of this morning's date, allowed to compete with those who have animadverting on the subject of shipping paid for their schooling and come to the prospects for the year as summarised in an East in order that they may give all and interview we were courteously accorded the sundry the benefit of their knowledge. The other day by Mr. E. C. Ray, the well-known writer says: "It should not be forgotten ship broker in the Colony. By the kindness that most of the Chinese medical men who of Messrs Lamke And Rogge we are sup are practising the healing art according to plied fortnightly with a copy of their excel- western methods, are fully trained and the lent review of the freight market for the very reverse of unpractised. But those by preceding fortnight. By an arrangement whom they were trained, to whose learning which postpones the publication of the and skill they owe their knowledge, never review until the day following its receipt we anticipated that their pupils would find their are unable to give in extenso the contents of way to British Colonies to come into com the Circular in the present issue, but we petition with those whose skill was obtained think the courtesy will be conreded to us of at enormous cost in the Universities and reproducing to-day the two paragraphs deal following the restoration of peace, are factors has been appointed to investigate the as that for the present attempt at a scare. Colleges of Britain. They were trained freeing with our representative's summary which of cost to themselves in order that they appeared in this journal on the 4th inst. might be enabled to meet the needs of their the paragraphs in question are in the countrymen in the towns and villages of following terms: China. By coming here they have over- stepped the boundaries of honour, and this proves they have forgotten or have never paper recently in a lengthy pa.raph enter- tory of Manchuria to the trade of the world It is pointed out that large steamers are un- has gone to Singapore has been taken as
Harbour Regulations.
Wireless Telegraphy in Hongkong. Motor Omnibuses.
An Optimistic Shipping Anicle. Telegram:-
Railways in China.
Meetings:-
Hongkong Rope Manufacturing Co., Ltd. .... The China-Borneo Co., Ld.
Legal Intelligence:→→
Magistrate's Decision.
• Rent Collectors not Agent,
Bankruptcy Matters.
A Deat in Glass.
Polloe.
Soldier's strange Death,
Correspondence
The V. R. C. Sports. Miscellanetus Articles and Reports:-
War" Risks."
Baltic Fleet Sighted. Fleets Fighting. Eagle Eyes on the Gap Ruck, Looking for the Baltic Fleet. The Voyage of the Balticon. New Japanese Battleship. -Athletic Sports.
Forestry in Hongkong. King's Park, Kowloon. "One Summer's Day. Hongkong Schools Sports Pegging out the New Territories.
Bank Burglary in Hongkong,
Japanese Prince Arrives in Hongkong. Queensland and Hongkong
British Officer Missing.
Masonic,
Fancy Dress Ball.
Naval Noles.
The Cruiser Sully.
Shipping Jetsam,
S.S. Kongam
The Late Mr. H. L. Noronha. Distinguished Japanese Lady. Farewell to the Rev. Soutbar. Hongkong Docks.
Water Return.
Fire in a Studio.
Macao Excursions.
Cricket League. Canton Notes.
The Kwasgsi Rebellion.
Guardboat Captain Beheaded.
The New Amay Dock Co, Ld.
Lant, Crawford & Co, Lê
Outrage at Wuchow,
South China Arsenal.
Interport Cricket.
Aids to Navigation.
Foreign Trade of China.
A New Island in Loochoo Archipelago.
Harbin Arsenal Destroyed.
Engineering Companies' Amalgamation.
Bangkok Dock Co.
Bangkok Paddy.
Japan's Mercantile Fleet.
Osaka Shosen Kaisha.
Vladivostok.
China Bornco Co's Slipway.
War of Freights,
Commercial:-
Weekly Share Report. Freight.
Fortnightly Market Report Sugar.
Ricci
Exchange
Opium,
Local and General.
BIRTHS
known that unwritten code which medical men hold dearer than life itself, and whose
"Anent shipping prospects for the year, it may not be out of place to say-since a local
lained extremely pessimistic views on the sub-
ject-that, at this tinte of the year it is absolute- ly impossible to form such a definite opinion
on the future.
"Both Southern and Norther seasons have, as it were, only just opened and ns matters stand just now, the future position of the freight market in a great measure depends upin further developments, as far as hostilities are concerned. But even should peace be declared at an earlier date than generally anti. me to come, it will mean a severe blow to cipated, it is not likely that, at least for a long shipping, as a great deal of tonnage will be required before things are set straight again. 1a matter of fict, most of the big Japanese hipping concerns are still going on chartering, bath here and in the North fuir rates and chartered on time" basis, and embodied in not for short periods only. The six sleamers
to-day's list, are exclusively for Japanese au- count, and it is quite on the cards that more tonnage will be wanted.ere long."
existence safeguards the public weal." The argument that a Chinaman who by his mental capacity, industry and perseverance has won a Government scholarship entitling him to free education in the universities at home, should be debatred from practising in the land where he was born and among his own people is utterly indefensible. Why he should be required to emigrate to the wilds of China when all his kith and kin are in the Straits, or it may be in Hongkong, could only be suggested by one who, finding himself in the ruck at home, has come to the East, only to find that his practice is as scarce as ever and his services rejected by few perhaps in the Colony alertain greater the ignorant patients. If a man has had to pay for every jat and title of bis university satisfaction than we do in the announce career, that only goes to prove that he has ment that the possibilities of the shipping been either too lazy to work for a scholar-trade within the next few months of the year ship or not clever enough to win one. The may be attended with results, if not wholly, Chinaman who has won his spurs in the at least about as gratifying as those of the East, and proved his ability in the West by taking his degrees, is infinitely the belter
If Singapore is over-manged with this branch of business in Hongkong. It is, medicos it only remains for the unemployed therefore, with all the greater pleasure that to go elsewhere, but why the clever China- we give prominence to Messis, Lamke and man should be sent away does not appear Rogge's criticisms, to which, no doubt, at all clear. Of course, the letter may attract great importance will be attached owing to attention as the obiter dicta of some mis the special position the firm enjoy of being anthropical medical, man, but it is not
able to guage with sufficient accuracy the ikely to achieve the end desired by themediate and more remote future. If the probable trend of shipping affairs in the
review had been more closely scrutinized however, it would have been discovered that
man.
author.
A ROYAL BIRTHDAY,
at large. Under the "open-door" policy, which must necessarily form one of the most important questions in any treaty securing the terms of peace, that immense country, whose products and potentialities are even yet but vaguely realised, will be thrown open to trade generally, and a great proportion of the prosperity, which is bound to follow in the wake of the peace settlement, will natur ally fall to the lot of the shipping in the Far East.
THE BALTIC FLEET.
(10th April) The news which was received in Hong kong yesterday that the Russian Baltic squadron had passed Singapore came as an amazing surprise to the majority of people in the Far East. The vagaries which liave characterised Rosbjestvensky's fleet since it left the shelter of home waters, the delays year which brought in such landsome pro-and dilatoriness at Madagascar, the repeated fits to shipowners and others interested in contradictions that the fleet had sailed, followed by the statement that it occupied its old position, hardly prepared the public mind for this sudden spasm of energy. The Baltic Fleet, however, has reached Singapore and the question now to be considered is what will happen next? It is known that a flying Japanese squadron is somewhere near
Russians are now about to begin. With a the Gulf of Siam, and the difficulties of the
line of vessels extending over ten miles and proceeding at the low speed of eight knots
an hour, the Baltic fleet is peculiarly liable to attack by a mobile squadron of fast cruisers; and according to a rumour which gained currency in Hongkong to-day a fight has already taken place. It was reported that the Russian consul at Hongkong had
cans are to make a bold bid for custom, tion at Singapore two days before the arrival
and no expense will be spared to secure the end in view. The Committee, which
harbour regulations, will also consider the dues, so that Manila may become the distri- question of lowering the part and harbour buting centre from Singapore to Manchuria.
of the Baltic Fleet. The argument for such a proceeding would have been quite as good
Every year the Admirals Commanding the
drons meet in Singapore to confer on naval China, Australiani, and East Indian squa
matters. It is rather a pity for the omni-
ance was due to leave Colombo for "Singa pore and Hongkong on the 7th inst., and,
The greatest reliance is placed on the char-scients that the conference was not due on acter of the new docks to attract shipping. Saturday last. The fact that the Iphigenia able to approach within fifteen or twenty another point by the alarmnists: On the 6th miles of Shanghai; while at Hongkong and inst., we published the following: "H.M.S. Singapore ships must lie out in the roads, Iphigenia will leave for Singapore in a few on account of the lack of docking accom- days, and will relieve H.M.S. Zhetis” as under construction in "Manila, vessels can phigenia to Singapore has been cited as an modation. By using the new docks, now senior officer ship." Yet, the visit of the
load or unload with the same case and example of the Navy's determination to have facility as they can in New York or Livera "look-sce" at the Russians. The Venge pool; Major-General Corbin sees no rea- son why Manila should not be the terminal point for the big trans-Pacific liners. By a system of bonded warehouses, modifications of the port and harbour regulations, and an amendment of the harbour dues, Manila will leap at once into the front rank as one of the great ports in the world. This roseate dream, however, depends upon private en- terprise, and it remains to be seen how far the people of Manila will respond to the call for increased energy. At any rate, Hongkong need not feel greatly alarmed for some years to come.
BALTIC FLEET SCARES,
(11th April.)
A great deal of capital, founded on rumours which do not seem to have the
doubtless she also was bound after the Baltic Fleet; but so far we have not heard that suggested, which is really remarkable. Of course, pilots from Hongkong and Shanghai have been engaged. That was bound to come. But considering that there is
even now a paucity of pilots in Hong- kong, it can only he surmised that these ex shipmasters whose services, it is alleged, have, been requisitioned by Rodjestvensky, were the noble commanders of sampans and junks. But it all goes to show how easy it is to raise a scare, and bow flimsy and visionary need the foundations be. The fact is, the British Fleet in these waters is pursuing not the Russians-the oven tenour of its way undis turbed by the whelping of the others. Let
slightest foundation, is being made out of the Baltic Fleet come along, as it may, the the fact that the British Fleet now stationed fact will not affect us, unless the Russians start playing pranks with our shipping, at Hongkong has been taking in stores
After the lessons gained in the Red Sea, preparatory to a journey south. The idea,
fleet is to pursue the Russian squadron un-who would like to see a "scrap" between apparently held hy some people, is that the however, it is safe to say that there need be no fears on that score. There may be some
der Rodjestvensky, or at any rate to keep a watch on the movements of the Baltic fleet. the Japanese and the Russians within easy what it is expected the British Heet would distance of Hongkong, but, it is to be feared, do even if it did happen to meet the Baltic they are not likely to be gratified. This fleet it is difficult to guess. Great Britain is much is certain, if there is any news to be a neutral Power with practically no status told, we shall hear it in good time. Russia in the present conflict. All she cares for is will be the last to hide any victory she may the strict observance of the neutrality laws, gain; and from past experience we are all well aware that the Japanese Government and there is no question about neutral con
have a profound belief in the publicity of engagement had been fought 80 miles to ditions on the high suas. Even if the Baltic
their side of the question. So that no the eastward of Singapore in which the fleet made for Saigon that would not con. Russians had proved the victors. The cern Great Britain. It would be a matter matter how events go we shall not be kept rumour went further, and alleged that five solely for Japan; and the Japanese, at the in the dark. Japanese warships had been sunk by the present stage of affairs, are not likely to Russian Beet, but what truth there is in all | tolerate any interference with their objects.
THE BALTIC FLEET. these reports it is difficult to say, If Kosh. The interesting portion of the argument, that gestvensky has really proved his calibre as a the British Fleet is likely to be detailed for
(12th April.) naval commander in the first engagement scouting work, appears in the effort to show
The Baltic Fleet has suffered so greatly... with the Japanese, the Tsar's choice will that the movement of the fleet towards the in prestige from the North Sea Incident, the have been brilliantly justified; but there is south is all part of a deeply-laid scheme. It dallying at Madagascar, and the apparent always a suspicion in the mind that if there almost attributes to the Navy a prescience disinclination of the Admiral to risk an en has been a fight the advantage has been not which the Navy would probably be the last gagement in the Farther East, that many with the Russians but with the Japanese. to claim. It was only on Saturday last that have been induced to scoff and ridicule the However, time will tell; but in the mean- the news was received that the Baltic feet squadron. A Fleet, composed of nearly while the Baltic flect is slowly proceeding to had passed Singapore. Before that time fifty vessels, adequately armed and fully the Farther East, and, from all accounts, an the whereabouts of the Baltic fleet was un- provided with facilities for coaling at sea, is engagement in the very near future is in- known. It might have vanished into thin not, however, a subject for sarcasm. It has evitable. It has been suggested, and the air for all that people knew of it, yet when been argued that because the Japanese be probabilities are great, that Roshjestvensky ever appears at Singapore the inevitable long to an island kingdom they are necessari- will divide his fleet at sea, that one half naval expert comes forward to tell just exly boin sailors, whereas the Russians, ac will go to Indo-China, while the remainder actly what the China squadron intends customed to the lot of landsmen, have no makes for Vladivostok via the Philippines. to do in the circumstances, and how love for the sea and no heart to fight in that The result of such a move would be to per- it will be done. In support of their element. But in these days when vessels mit the Russians, to barass Japanese trade arguments, they show that the Fleet are controlled by electric buttons, when in these waters, while the rest of the fleet is under orders to proceed southward, seamanship ora cruiser includes mechani would account for matters in the north. presumably (according to them) to keep cal ability, the difference between the sea. French neutrality would not be greatly ad eye on Rodjestvensky and his men. man of to-day and his predecessor of taxed-if the vessels only entered for coal- Now a few facts will show how utterly Nelson's time is very marked. I was all ing purposes-and, moreover, the French unfounded these statements are. More, right in the old days to demand seamanship
the "extremely pessimistic vies attributed King Christian IX, who keeps yet an-to this journal need, perhaps, to be qualified other birthday to-day, must be the doyen by the statement that the accuracy of the of monarchs on the active list, and the old-forecast would be verified except in certain est living descendant of George II. Eighty. contingencies which, happily, cannot be seven fairly eventful years have passed since counted on with any degree of certainty, he was born, on an 8th of April, at Gottorp, The opinion was expressed that, with the received a telegram to the effect that an in Schleswig, with no particular prospect of restoration of peace, there would be a ever filling a throne. Indeed, he never plethora of foreign shipping ready and would, in the usual course of things, have willing to accept cheap frights in these filled one, had the views of his predecessor, waters. The large amount of tonnage sent Frederick VII, on the subject of matrimony out by Norwegian owners, principally been less peculiar. That monarch found it in
order to meet the demand for convenient to separate from both his wives, steam coal by one or either of the bettiger and there had to be the London Protocol of ent Powers will provide a competing factor 1852, and a Danish Law of Succession of in the local trade. Nevertheless, we do not 1853, to settle the devolution of the Crown. lose sight of the fact that these foreign boats That did not get upon King Christian's are hardly up to the standard of local require head till his daughter had been Princess of ments, and we can almost positively assert On 3rd April, at 34. Range Road, Shanghai, Wales for the best part of a year. Now, the that the vessels of the local companies, the wife of WILLIAM YOUNG, of a son.
On the 7th April at Seremban, the wife of father of the Queen-Consort of England is among which must principally be reckoned Mr. F. J. WELD, or a daughter.
the best connected monarch, of his 'day. those of the Indo-China Steam Navigation MARRIAGE.
His first son, the Royal Prince, married the Company, under the able management of On the 3rd inst, at the Church of the Princess Royal of Sweden, and the son of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Company can Assumption, Penang, FREDERICK HENNIKER, that marriage, Prince Charles, is the son-in- and undoubledly will, hold their own against eldest son of Frederick J. Baness, Esq., 10 law of King Edward, and has made two any foreign competition that may work its FLORENCE A. LILBURN, youngest daughter of J. Lilburn Rosher, Esq.
Royal grandfathers and a Royal great-grand-way into these parts from abroad. A special father. King Christian's second son is Kingly gratifying feature of the report by Messrs. George If Greece, and the husband of Lamke and Rogge, is the statement that two the Russian Grand-Duchess Olga. Queen Indo-China boats have been able to Alexandra's next sister is the Jowager establish what they call record fixtures. Empress of Russia, and their younger sister, having settled in the aggregate 115,000 the Princess Thyra, is Duchess of Cumber-picúls at the rate of 30 cents per picul from land. And their youngest brother, Prince Saigon to a Philippine pon Such quan- Waldemar, is the husband of the Princess tities, on the authority of this firm of ship Marie of Orleans. Thus will it be seen that brokers, have hardly ever been shipped be to-day a large circle of royal relatives will fore in one
bottom. The vessels of the
DEATHS.
On 4th April, at 186, Chapoo Road, Shang hai, SHEIKKANJAHN HOOSEN, aged 24; deeply regretted.
At the. General Hospital, Singapore, on April Btb, JAME NEWBORN of Doncaster, Chief Engineer of the E. E. Tel. Co's steamer, Patrol, aged 42.
On the 1th April, at 3, Granville Avenue, of bronchitis. Aged 63, URENÇO NORONHA
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