TELEGRAMS
The Disclosures of "Le Matin
LONDON, 13th October
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH MONDAY OCTOBER 16 1005.
IPPINE
An American gentleman, who has spent the greater part of his time in Manila since the Amencan army of occupation took possession of the Philippines, and has been connected with the Government service, is at present in Hongkong on his way to the States. He ex pressed some interesting views on the present situation in the Philippines to a representative of the Hongkong Telegraph,
The Travelling Commission.
Péking, fith October WHIE. HIU Shib chang, one of the five High' Commissioners to go abroad, having been appointed President of the aswly established Board of Police. H.ETsong Kuang-chuan, ex- Chinese Minister 10 Seoul, has been appointed in bis place si a Commissioner a It is understood in Berlin that Great Bri tain bar informally assured the German Gov Light Reflections of Hu Wei-Te.. ernment that the disclosures of Le Afalin arc Peklog, 12th October:
~H.E. Ru. Weine, Chinese Minister. At St. bueless but the tone of the semi-official Petersburg has telegraphed to the Peking press indicates that Germany is not satisfied Government that Fussin han promulgatada with this, and wishes an official repudiation, constituties in order to restore her national
prestige,
Rod with, the fature object of reat. B VITHE LABOUR QUESTION. French and English opinions, however,
tempting expansion in the Far East. generally regard this as unreasonable, i he says, is now completely isolated and cannot The first question which has to be consi- rely even on the Anglo-Japanese Alliance.dered by the Insular Government," he said, "it The Empire must therefore have its own can that with regard to labour. The Philippines ititution, and endeavour to secure its independ have a vast agricultural ares, which has now The British Government does not intendence by the unity of its people high and low been opened up, simply through the 'want to make a statement concerning the revela Russia or any other Power
defending itself thus against aggression by
of labour. The Government have been tions of the Le Matin but Reuter's Agency
strongly against the admission of Chinese Immigrants. In my opinion that is a mistake. is enabled, to state, authoritatively, that the
for under proper restrictions, such as those Government has informed: Germany that
which have been adopted in Houth-Afric/ France hever asked for, and that Great Britain never offered assistance. The
by the British Government, it might be pos. sible to secure the services of coolies who question never arose.
would open up the country for the. benefit of all classes. At present the country is crying
Later
AN AUTHORITATIVE STATEMENT.
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Advices from Shanghai, datad-tah October, Data Business reported Hongbong and (Shanghai) anks at Sção at Ex/7 Shangha and Hongkew, Whaift at Thig for Deck Occurs on Satonday, the Farnham Bords at Ti 14 for October, and The 147 for Deck Chinese Engineering and tooth anniversary
at Th Naturally all who take an in-242) for October and Tir. 250 terest in naval affairs, and that means every Basings done direct-China Traders al body nowadays, is interested in the Centopalyati Tis 185: for. October, and Tis, 1971: Jor $80 at Ex. 73 Shanghai and Hongkew Wharfs of England's greatest sailor, and according to March 1906, Faraham Boyds 41 T11:148 the home papers great preparations are being for December, Perak Jagats i 11 68 for made at all the great centres to celebrate the tctober, and Tis. 70 for December. Langkais occasion in filling, style. The Navy League T14, 240/344 Cash and Tis. 2421 for October has been foremost in seeking to get the T4 352/150/2474/250 for December, at Tis..
2613-for-March, 1906, Waterworks 6 per cent branches of the League to take up the matter debenture, at TÌL. 98. and in many cases their efforts have been suc cessful. Whether there will be any demon. stration at Hongkong, Singapore, or Shanghai is doubtful. In Hongkong nobody seems to have taken the initiative, with the result that it a very improbable there will be any demon. stration whatever. The Government, however, to mark the occasion are considering a pro- posal, the terms of which may be kept private until a decision on the subject one way or the other has been arrived at. This much may be stated, however, that it has been proposed that Hongkong should honour Nelson' same by presenting the naval and marine
timo useful character individual that, I think, could be found on the and at the same lace of the earth. He simply will not work-1 Wellington believed that Waterloo wai at agricultural pursuits at any rate-and the won on the playing fields of Eton, Nelson was not far behind in recognising the Government is impotent.
truth of the adage that all work and no play IMMIGRANTS WANTED. "The climate of the interior of the Philip makes jack a dull boy." It will not be astonish pine Islands is not exactly suited for Europeans, ing, therefore, if the Government's gift will although there are a good many Europenps and have something to do with that idea. It mig bị Americans engaged in prospecting for minerals have been expected that longkong, as the in the settled portions of the country; so that if headquarters of the China squadron, would success is to attend the efforts of the Govern- have taken a leading part in showing bow ment in reclaiming and developing the Islands | Nelion's spirit: has influenced the Navy, bu it must be achieved by the importation of out-apparently the idea held by the authorities, is side labour. In my opinion the Government that Hongkong is far too cosmopolitan a city of the Philippines are making the greatest mis- for such a demonstration to prove effective. At take in their fives in shutting the door against the same time it is not yet lop late to organise all sorts of immigrants. The country should a celebration of some sort in connection with be thrown open to settlers of a desirable class, the Centenary, If necessary these settlers should be assisted to come to the Philippines-at least they should be encouraged in every possible way.'
Shanghai-Bank T. Singapore T.T...... Japan-lank TT Java-Back T.'T
Buying, months' sigh L/C
The Russo-Japanese Treaty. The ratifications of the Russo-Japanese / Recépinky that the railway should be restored out for fabour, The Filipino is the lazies forces with something of a "permanent, † 6 months?ngla fala enemm/ 15/16
treaty were exchanged in Washington to-day.
Governorship of the Philippines. Its annouticed in New York that Gover nor Wright retires from the governorship of the Philippines, on the 1st December.
It is understood that he is not satisfied with the conditions prevailing there.
[When sean the other morning on the subject the private secretary to the governor general said that Governor Wright did not care to make a statement. He was making no plans to remain in the United States and he, Mr. Remington, had every reason to believe that the governor-general would return to the Philippines. The Cableness, of the 13th' inst, Bays-Before Governor-General Wright leaves Manila for the home-land In November be will be the guest of honour at the most fervent de monstration of love and admiration of the po pulace ever made since Governor Taft's ite parture two years ago. Ever since the Announcement that Wright would leave the island for his vacation was made some weeks ago, there has been an expressed desire on the part of many to honour him with a farwell 're- ception, becoming his divity and ac complishments, and yesterday this culminat.
Peking, raih October, E Na Tung, Chu Hung.ch), and Hsu, Shih-chang have memorialised the Throne to the effect that they consider the Chinese East ern Railway to be the backbone of the Three Eastern Provinces. They, therefore, consider it entirely to China And they quote, as an instance of the way it should be done, the example of the Chibli public loan raised by Viceroy Yuan Shih-kai Thay suggest therefore the flotation Shother domenie, loan for this purpose, Their Majesties have ordered the three high officials in question to give a more detailed report.
The Forthcoming Military
Manœuvres;
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Peking, 12th October, The Paiyang Army Harcuvres will com- mence on the 21st inst, and will extend over three days.
HONGKONG AND RUSSIAN WARSHIPS.
•WORK FOR THE DOCKS.
It is evident from reports in Manila papers that the interned Russian warships in the Phi- lippines will be leaving the American posses. sions at no distant date. The local Timer of the 9th inst. stałeś :—
"But we are told there are no roads in the interior. What do you say so that?
"STAR" FURRY FATALITY.
481
30 days' sight San Francisen & New York 47
doi 4 months' sight, 30 days' sight Sydney and Mellioume „ajo 1/16-
6. 4 months' sht France ............... 6 months' ghi
4 months' ght Germany Bar Silver on.... Bank of notant sate Sovereign
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Per picul (L: 1,080/1,130 1,140/1,199 1,200
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1,025"
1.045
fà. $97 ....@ 1,000
**.......(0) 1,060/1,140:
To-day's Advertisements.
WANTED.
HOTEL.
ed in an informal gathering at the Un.. had steam up and was testing her sea;legs out- Suppose that the American Government, like ed in the course of the year, especially having A SMART RUNNER for the PEAK
The Russian cruiser Zemischug was missing, from her accustomed haunt this forenoon. She side the breakwater, making a trial trip around
was testing her airen and whistles and giving other evidence of the approach of sex duty.
It is expected that the Zimtschug will start for Hongkong some time this week, to be dock. ed and put in condition for service. She will then go on to Vladivostock. The Oleg and Aurora will go back to Kronstadt,
TESTING ENGINES,
TIK CANADIAN EXAMPLE. "If you have half a dozen seitlers and their families in a district, you will soon have roads. the Canadian, offered to provide fice of cast a
condition that certain improvements were made on the land within a defined period, de you think that there would be any lick of roads Even if, at the end of the stated time, any settler had failed to comply with the requirements of the law, improvements must have been made, and when the land revented to the Government it would be much more valuable than it war when originally settled upon. Above all things it is necessary; however, that the land should be thrown open to cultivators.”
TWO WOMEN DROWNED, Considering the congested state of the har. bour and the large number of small craft plying on the route of the "Star" fexry-boats, it is surprising that many accidents are not record. regard to the careless manner in which sam as they are under way. At x o'clock this morning, however, one of these small boats, came to grief. From what we have been able to gather in the course of inquiries it seems that the Evening Ster was coming across, when a sampan, containing a man and 'two women, attempted to pass in front of her. A collision was inevitable and the ferry-boat crashed into the sailing craft and capsized it, throwing the occupants into the water. Although an at tempt was made to rescue the crew only the man succeeded in getting out of the water, the two women being drowned. Up to the time of writing the bodies had not been re covered.
iversity club, called together at an hour's olica by Judge Amasa "Crossfield. A num the bay. The Oleg,was all activity-alo and strip of land, say róo acres in extent, on the pans attempt to cross the bows of the steamers ber of the representative officials and merchants of the island were present, and in fense enthusiasm manifested in the plan to show the Governor-General that he was in the hearts of the people, and that their earnest de sire was that he return speedily. Judge Crows field presided and appointed a number of chairmen of committees, who will call together others to prepare the entertainment. There is to be a banquet, reception and water parade, the latter to escort the Governor-General.to the steamship which is to bear him from tie Islands, Only the barest outline of the er rangements was made, and all was left to the report to be made at a meeting in be held next Wednesday at half-past five o'clock at the University club. The great affection in which the Governor General is held by all classes here will be shown by the demonsir tion made. His democratic nature, clean, honest administration, and his sacrificing dis position will bring forth many tributes to his regime]
Death of Sir Henry Irving,
14th October, Sir Henry Irving has died suddenly of syncope, at Bradford, after performing at the
theatre,
[Sir Henry Irving, KT., D. L. (Dublin), Liti, D. (Cambridge). L. L. D. (Gl), was born st Keintin, near Glastonbury, on the 6th Feb ruary, 1838. He was educated at Dr. Pinches, George Yard, Lambard Street, and entered the dramatic profession in 1856. Three years later he first appeared on the stage in Landon, and afterwards returned to the provinces where, he remained until 1865, He then went back to London and performed at St. James's Theatre, and afterwards at Queen's, Drury Lane, the old Gaiety, and theyceum, the last named of which he became the leasee in 187. He withdrew from the management in 1899, and since 1883 has frequently toured in the pro vinces and in America.]
The China Equadron in Japan. The Daily Telegraph in an article says, we are happy to think that the British visit
The same journal, of joth inst, sAYI:- This morning the Russian flagship Aurora, shortly after 7 o'clock, was swung around and headed for, the breakwater entrance, by the. harbour, master's launch and she allied forth for a short cruise along the Bataan coast to lest ber machinery, after having had a long summer of inactivity. She is to return to her moorings this evening and doubt as the outing will be enjoyed by all on board...
The Oleg is also ready for sea, but several of her officers are attending the board of inquiry convened at the custom house to investigate the cause of her having been fouled while lying at anchor by the German steamer Vandalia which is said to have swung against the Oleg while coming to anchor on Sunday, The only damage done was to one of the mountings of 8.
LONG STANDING DISPUTE
ARGUED AT SHANGHAI
At H 13. Ms.Supreme Court, Shanghai, on 20th inst., before Mr, H, W. de Saumarez Chief Justice, the long standing matier of a dissolution of partnership beteen Messrs. C. B. Kaye and W, H. Boyd had the attention of bit Lordship.
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And if the American Government adheres to its principle of Chinese exclusion, what then ?
CHINESE COOLIRS. "There is no need that, the Government should adhere to such a principle of proper regulations are framed. For instance, the coolies, er let us say farming class, would be admitted under indentures. They would be controlled by the district officials, and while working for, the Government they would be working for themselves, which, to my mind, the greatest incentive of all. Take the case of the West Indies. There the British found that the emancipated negro would not work. He simply lay down under a banana tree, and waited till the fruit fell in his mouth. What did the British Government do? They adopted the principle of sending out to the planters coolles from India. These coolies were inden. tured, and had to be looked after by the plan- ters, and returned to India at the end of their
indentures.".
"You think there would be an influx of planters to the Philippines if such a condition of things was brought into existence ?
A GOLDEN FUTURE.
Mr. C. B. Kaye appeared at the plaintiff and
"Undoubtedly. I tell you, there is a golden, was represented by Mr. T. Morgan Phillipsfotute for the Philippines as the country opens Mr. D. McNeill appeared for Mr. W. H. Boyd, up, and trade flourishes, and agriculture be From Mr. Phillips's preliminary out ine of the comes the backbone of the country's prosperity, case it appeared to be of rather a complicated I have been through the country, and the is helping the Japanese to forget their disaposture. It seems that Messrs. Boyd and Kaye, immense tracks of beautiful land which lies pointment over the terms of peace.
when they were in partnership as Boyd, Kaye vacant, virgin soil, simply amazed me." & Co, Individually advanced money to set up
What about security for life and property?" | -“Ah, that's all right. The country is safe the Shanghai Wine and Spirit and Geberal enough except perhaps in the single district of Supply Association, for which money theymar which is still being patrolled. Railroads were each separately responsible to Boyd, are being or will be built, main roads can Kaye & Co. The other partners in the Wine structed, schools established, telegraph. liner and Spirit Association were Messrs. F. G. and erected, and every adjunct of civilisation installed. What is wanted, however, is the
The Anglo-Japanese is an alliance of lwn peoples as well as of two Governments,
[N. C. D. News.]
A Treasury Inspection.
Peking, Both October. Prince Ching and H.. Tich Liang, under order, from the Thrane, have inspected, the silver and copper specie in the national treasury. The total funds were found to amount to Tis: 3,605,000, of which Tls. 1,500,000 are the funds for the newly established Hupa bank, sza
Blockade Runners Captured.
205: Tokia, trú October.
The German steamet laden with provisions, and the fans Wayu (1,596 tons) laden with iron materials and provisions, bound for Vindivostok, were captured yesterday wear
The Russians in Kirin,
Walw
THE INTERPONT RIFLE MATCH.
Quite unexpectedly Penang 'did elect to shoot in the Interport Rifle Match, and we are indebted to Mr. Mowbray 8, Northcote for the result received by telegram to-day, which shows that the f'enangites scored 794.
THE USE OF THE KNIFE.
COOLIE, STABBED.
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MANAGER,
frors
Hongkong, 16th October, 1903,
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
PAQUEROTS-POSTE FRANCAIS. FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA
THE Company's Steamship
"SALAZIE,"
Captain Eschenauer, will be despatched for the above Ports, TO-DAY, the 16th instant, at
For Freight or Passage, apply to to P..
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent, Hongkong, 16th October, 100s.
S.S. SALAZIE,”.
COMPAGNIE DES Messageries
MARITIMES.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unless
intimation is received from the Consignees before 3.P.M., TO-DAY, requesting it to be
landed here.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
"ONSIGNEES of Cargo from London ex Ls, Sidon, and from St. Nastire ex- s.s. Ville de Boulogne, in connection with above Steamer, are hereby informed that, their Goods, with the exception of Opium, Trea- On Saturday afternoon two coolles were sure and Valuables are being landed and carrying a box containing heavy godds to a stored at their risks into the hazardous andfor house in Ko Shing Street, but on arrival at the extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, place they found the doorway obstructed by Bat Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained number of coolies who refused to get up when immediately after landing asked to do so by the leading carrier. The carryingmen then essayed to pass the others, but in doing so bumped up against one of them, which so enraged the man that he jumped up and, seizing a knife, sached at the leading car pler, cutting his wrist and severing an artery The stabber bolted and the second coolie bolt- ed after him, when a lukong, observing.tke chase, joined in and an arrest was effected. The wounded man was removed in the Govern- ment Civil Hospital, where the artery was sewn up and the man is now treated at an out- patient. The coolie arrested was found not in be the actual stabber, but the man who tried 10, obstruct the coolies from chasing the former. The case was set for hearing before Mr. F A. Hazeland, on Thursday next, bail being refused:
RAISING THE “STANLEÝ
DOLLAR
A TERRIBLE CATASTROPHEE S
Intimations.
TUE
ROBINSON PIAKA
COMPANY, LD
Last Three Weeks
REMOVAL SALE.
Over 50 PIANOS
by $200
have each been
reduced
to clear for
NEW
STOCK
NOW ARRIVING.
All Guaranteed in First-class Order
and Many
NEARLY NEW.
Makers.:
BECHSTEIN, STEINWAY, RACHALS,
KRAUSS, COLLARD, HAAKE,
OWN MAKE:"
Hongkong, 14th October, 1904
Trade
TELEPHONE NO. 135.
JUST
Mark
LANDED.
FIRST SHIPMENT.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned. Goods remaining unclaimed after MONDAY, the 23rd October, at Noon, will be TRY IT subject to rent and landing charges,
All claims must be sent in to me on or before
the 23rd October, or they will not be recognised. All damaged packages will be examined on MONDAY, the 23rd October, at 3 P.M.
No Fire Insurance has been effected..
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent. Hongkong, 16th October, 1005
"MOGUL" LINE OF STEAMERS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
S.S. "LOTHIAN,"
MIDDLESBOROUGH,
FROM GLASGOW, LIVERPOOL AND
"ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed Six divers engaged in the repair of the that all Goods are being landed at their
lives by asphyxiation on the 28th ultimo. Ac cording to the Japan Times, at about 9 am on that day, a diver named Uporuke Sajake descended in a depth of 14 feet in order to examine the damage to the bottom of the vessel, and opened a coal bunker, when he was instantly asphyxiated by poisonous gases. Five other divers who went to his rescue were also killed in a similar manner.
W. J. Keeling. Each of the partnere bad put advent of the seitler. They say that every in a thousand dollars which after a lime was settler or every immigrant into Canada is worl found Insufficient and the Messys Keeling at least $1,000 gold to the country. Think of paid off alter some contention over further what that would mean to the Philippines. A capital. Eventually Mr. Boyd merged the ass trade is dull if sol stagnant.""
In Manila?? #ociation Inta that of Messrs. Boyd, Kaye MANILA VERBUS MONGKONG. & Co. Liabilities: amounting to about $30,000, Yes, in Manila also. Money is very tight. Mr. Kayn's share being placed at $14,865, Hongkong in a bustling, live city by comperi- To this Mr. Kaye objected, claiming that the son, and I hold it should not be so. We have MOUNT: dvanced to the Wine and Spirit As-great plans to make Manila the city of the Orient, with dogs, warchodies and so forth, sociation was advanced individually by Boyd Major General Corbin shadowed forth his ideas and himself, and not from the account of on this subject in the Bulletin, not long ago, Messra Boyd, Kaye & Co, although the and what he then said is right. At present we have Governor-General Weight at the head of money so obtained was paid by cheque have have no opinion to offer on his ad. It is difficult to understand how the unfortun through the fatter firm's compradore to whom ministration because it will end shortly. The ate men could have been asphyxiated under they were personally responsible, and the pre new Governor-Genera) should prove to be a water; if the diving apparatus was water-tight for ap account of partnership, good man and then we may see something. It must have been air-tight, but, wo give the o determine the way the INTER-COASTAL TRADE accoun appears in the Tokio journal,
counte
hip be wound up
receiver:
up, and ....." What shout the inter-conatal trade?anyaginya the /apan Chronicles.
**"Ob that doesn't amount to rawʻping,
noticed that the British band were anxious to have a share in that trade, but it isn't worth s hing at present. As the country is opened upy
here will be a difference, Tal
on that subject when. and wo may lear
COMMERCIA
risk
Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, At Kowloon, whence and for from the wharves delivery may be obtained.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 23rd instant will be subject to rent.
All Claims against the Steamer must be pre- sented to the Undersigned on or before the 26th instant, or they will not be recognised
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 23rd instant, at 3 M
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
DODWELL & CO. LIMITED, Agents Hangkong, 16th October, 1905 BRITISH: INDIA STEAM (PANY LIM
TANSAN
GINGER ALE.
Per Case 48 Pipis Per Dozen Pinte Per Case 50 Splits Per Dozen Splits....* EXPERTS ctify that T
1:30
makes
the most WHOLESOME ABLE GINGER ALE in the WORLD.
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