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referred from time to time by His Excellency the Governor to the Chamber for their optolon and advice. His chairmanship of the Hong- kong branch of the China Association has been marked by several motable suCCELLER, the result of his keen appreciation of the trend of events on the mainland, and their pos sible effect on local affairs. The influence which he unquestionably exorcised, when in consultation with Sir Matthew Nathan, secured the forestalling of the Whampoa railway scheme, by the laltiation of the Kowloon Canton lips to Sam Chun, although at a some. what enhanced cost to the Colony, owing to the hasty acceptance of the general plans before they had been supported by sufficient-data. On the opium question Mr. Stewart has ex- pressed himself definitely, his recent travels across China to `India and thance to London having placed him in possession of the actual facis of the situation gathered at first hand from personal investigation. His vigorous re- presentation and clear exposition of the legal and commercial aspects of the Salaam piracy case and its effect on local shipping and trade
LOCAL AND GENERAL,....
FROM bunday, 15th instant, retreat will sound.
THE German mail of the 19th February was kdelivered in London on the 11th ins. !
We have received a large and finaly illustrated chart of the tourist trips in the Mediterranean arranged by the Norddeutscher Lloyd, for which Mesin Melchers and Co are the local
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THE TATSU MARU.
CANTON VICEROY CONFERS WITH
BRITISH ADMIRAL.
THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF'S SUGGESTIONS.
[From Our Own Correspondant.}
Cantob, 12th March, 1903. On Saturday last the ionekang, Telegraph Announced the fact of Admiral Sir Arthur Moore's visit to Canton, and, in imparting that
on board at the time of the ereamer s atrast was consigned to Messrs. Butterdeld and Swire in Hongkong. On behalf of that firm, the British Consul-General is also under the. necessity of conducting correspondence with the Viceregal yamen, a feature in the came which should be of special interest, to Hopp. hong.
Peking, March 6 The Japanese Minister at Peking went over to the Waiwapo and strongly protested against the seizure of the Tafia Mare, and the Wal- "wupu knowing thaj Chion is not strong enough to fight the cake out herself, hau ordered the
to prevent any further trouble."
own but through the remissness of the Govern ment, unable to fearn how they are likely to be affected by the changes proposed in the law of the land. Here la à Bill which vitally touches the Chinese community in general and the Matky better-class Chinese in particular, and which naturally arouses their curiosity, and yet unless they arwilling to go, 10 considerable expense and trouble they are prevented from understanding its terns because the Goyerament do not think it necessary to afford them the requisite translation. It A Tokio despatch of 7th inst, to the N. G. D New says:-Subsequent reports of the colli Fawala Mars and the M. M. S. Tonkin sbow that the former vessel did not rud down the Tonkie But merely struck her. THIRTY-SIX undesirables-men who had re- fused to pay their poll tax at Saigon, and were deported-arrived in the Colony this morning. by the steamer Tat Sung. They were arreatments of Chor, Japan and Portugal." ed by the police on landing, and, this after That was a significant paragraph and reading between the lines much could be deduced, as noon, were "passed on" to their homes--t
to the purport of the Commander-in-Chief's Canton, Swatow and Amoy. FONG TIN, a cook, smployed by the Cotion visit to Canton. As is now known, in spite of Mills, at Causeway Bay, has been arrested in Viceroy Chang's indisposition, H, K. mnde it a condectio with the rmed robbery which took
Hong Village, particulars of which were already recorded. The suspect, who has been ident! fed by the woman-Ip Kew-was charged a the Police Court, to-day, and remanded.
is not as if they were asking any special privision at "Yokohama between the N. Y, K, 5 | information to ili interested readers in Canton, Viceroy at Canton`ta release the steamer 30 65
lege if they suggested that a Chinese transla tion might be published in the Government Gazette, for at the present limo a sumber the items which appear in the official publication is accompanied by a Chiese translation. More over, it was formerly recognised that measures affecting our Chinese fellow subjects ought to be printed in Chinese, and that course was followed. Several Bills bearing upon Chinese questions were translated into the native language." But the practice has avidently fallen into desustude, and as the Chinese Are
remarked that it was hardly likely that the
On the 4th March the Japanese Minister British Admiral's visit could have any hearing paid a visit to the Waiwupu and negotiated on the question of the arrest of the ss. Tattu for four hours. China has submitted the Maru last month, which had since bean the following items; Ku subject of negotiations between the three. China will release the Tulas Maru and Governments concerned, viz., the Govern apologise for the hauling down of Japancin
2. The question whether the arms and am-
munition are in accordance with the certificater of the Customs and whether the place of ane chorage of the Talm Maru is within Chipete territory to be decided by a third power,
The Japanese Minister does not agres to this and says he could not allow any third power
secured that backing from the head office in far from claiming any special favours from the lace a fortnight ago at 16, School,, Street. Tipoint to hold a conference with Admiral Moore to interfere with the affair as the matter only.
London which induced the Foreign Office to obtain a satisfactory, anttlement of the claim Consistent Excellence for indemnity submitted by the Hongkong,
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Canton and Macao Steamboat Company, al though the Foreigs Office failed to recognias the urgency of the demand for consequential dam ages In some quarters Mr. Murray's nomina tion may be regarded with a certain amount of apprehension in so far as his attitude os Chinese questions is concerned, but we believe so eiro- neous interpretation has been placed as regards bis standpoint in this connection. While in cer tain respects he may hold anti-Chinese views, we are of opinion that he is not antagonistic to the Chinese gwn Chinese, but to those Chinese individualists, such as ex-Viceroy Shum, who would seek to advance the interests of China at the expense of Hongkong. Mr. Stewart has abundantly shows his appreciation of the im- portance of the Chinese interests in the Colony and if the occasion ever arose we feel confident that he would be found throwing the full weight of his influence in favour of promoting the
Government, or anybody else for that matter. they have quietly submitted to the present anomalous arrangement, It may be said that Hongkong being an English Colony, and the language of thejadministrators baing English, it is incompatible with the ordinary principles of government to make provision for those of the community who have failed to acquire a workable knowledge of the language of the ruling class.. But the very fact that the Govern ment has admitted the right of the Chinese to have certain items in the Castle translated into the language of Confucius affords grounds for contending that if the rule.can be relaxed to that extent then it can be relaxed altogether whenever matters affecting, Chinese interests are in question. Now, this amending Bill is of peculiar importance to the Chinese community who are oftheland-owning class. Of course, it cannot bulk so largely int the eyes of officialdom, because Government servants, in the upper grades at any rate, are ant supposed to bold land other than that
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RETURN match will be played against the "Navy" on the Hongkong Cricket Club's ground, commencing at 1.45.p.m. to-morrow The Club will be represented by the followin players R. Hancock, H. Hancock, W. C. D. Tamer, T. E. Pearce, A. A. Claxton, H. R, Makin, E. A, Fowler, E. H. Hinds, F. H. H. Stevens, P. Jacks, and W. F. Brewer. On Friday morning last the Russian str. Meteor broke away from her moorings off the Kinng aan Dook, at Shanghai, and drifted up river Across the bows of the Chinese gunboat Klang
40 and a torpedo-boat. The gunboat and (orpedo-boat were slightly damaged' about the. one, and the Meteor had some plates stove in asar the water line and will have to dock for repairs.
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on Sunday, who was accompanied by Mr Mannfield, the British Copaul-General. A very significant report appears in the columns of the Chinese newspiper, the Kuok Css' Paj'on" whose authority learn that 11.B. the Viceroy has forwarded a telegraphic despatch to Peking to the following effect.
Recently H.E. had a conference with a certain foreign Admiral, to the course of the| conversation this high naval official suggested that a third Power should be asked to mediate in saltling the differences regarding the case. It was also stated that the opinion was that the seized vessel should by no means be released at this stage, so as to prevent any unexpected. circumstances arising that might lead to further complication, when the question will be sur- rounded with many more difficulties. The Ad- miral also declared that the smuggling of arms
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concerns Japan and China, and that Portugal being one of the parties China should not neg fect her claim,
On the 6th Mr. Aba, the secretary of the Japanese Levation, paid a visit to the Walwupu and stated that all the negotiations are ended and Japan will take her own curse. The Wale
wppu in now discussing measurin 10 meet the circumstances.
Canton, March 6.
The Walwupu has ordern'↑ Chang" fen-chun.
to release the Tafs Afars but the Viceroy will not obey the order of the Walwups and ihs. Cantonese kentry are supporting him by the
holding of meetings.-Shangh Ji Mercury,
.[N. C. D. News] THE QUESTION OF TERRITORIAL WATERS,
Tokio, March Ia Chinese circles, here it is insisted that; the Lisbon Treaty concedes to Portugal the shore portion only of Macao, being different, therein. from the Weihaiwel, Kiaochow or
THE HOR, Treasurer of the Alice Memorial and ammunition into the province was a matter. Talien Agreements, which lease the neigh- and Affiliated Hospitals begs to acknowledge with thanks the following donations to the funds of the Hospitals:—
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required for their own personal purposes, that to say for the erection of their own private dwel- lings and the provision of a strip of garden. But then the high Government officials are only transitory guests in the. Colony, whereas the
KING Manusi has received a reputation of Chinese land-holders and, property-owners are abiding residents whose interests in the Cosmothers, wives and children of the naval
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are linked with those of the Colony and there WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. fore with those of every individual whether resident or domiciled here. His nominal tion by the Chamber of Commerce comes at an opportune moment, for when the Public Health Amendment Bill is brought up for dis-lony are of a settled character. In the event cussion he will be one of the few who can of this. Bill becoming law, and some Chinese approach the question with an unbiassed mind, gentleman, who stands by the vernacular hay and all the revilings and adverse criticisms to ing neglected to learn English in his youth; which the Government have been subjected unwittingly transgresses any one of its sec-
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mutineers, of 1906, whont be pardoned. The scene was most dramatic. The women knelt and kissed His Majesty's hands, sobbing all the time. The Klog was deeply affected and kissed the children. to his address he said he hoped the whole country, would assist him in bis difficulties. His constant endeavour would
MARRIAGE. - On, March 7, 1968, at Shanghai, THOMAS WILLIAM, son of the late William Pollock, i.
· M. Costoma, Ningpo, to JEANIE MILLER, will be impartially considered, and the unfor- tions, would it be sufficient for him to state be to be just and merciful.
daughter of Andrew Alexander, Partick Glasgow.
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HONGKONG, FRIDAY, March 13, 1908.
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Commission. Mr. Murray Stewart, in short, has a thorough and practical grasp of all the principal questions affecting the vital interesis of the Colony and his plain common-sense, sound judgment and business faculty should prove him to be a valuable acquisition to the Législative Council.
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that he had no knowledge of the law's require. menta? course noi, and yet the lault for which he bald be penalised would not be wholly his but should be shared by those whose duty it was to see that he had bad an opportunity of learning for himself, 'what were the precise terms of the latest Ordin-1gth inst, 1--- ance. In the present case the Chinese have decided, to secure the services of their Commercial Union in translating the Bill from English into Chinese. But suppose for a moment that the translator makes a slip-i for we are not all infallible-and' the 'Chinese roperty-owner falls into the spare, what satis faction would be obtain when the Government. officials pounced down upon him for some con travention of the Ordinance as fiuntly paused? The translation could not be accepted in Court because it will bear no official recog: nition. With the best will in the world the translator might do his work and yet flounder amid the intricacies of legal terminology, the
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fecting the commercial interests of his country, and that he would himself do all he could within reasonable limits and in conformity with the treaties to bring about a satisfactory conclusion should the Japanese Consul at Cantos fail to come to an understanding with the Canton authorities towards the desired and.
Abother telegram also quoted from the Kwok Sar Po states that H. E. Chang has wired ig the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the effect that if Japanese men of war were really being despatched to the port of Canton, they would be accorded a most friendly reception into Chinese waters, in the same manner as vessels of other nations. H. E requested that the Ministry should adhere firmly to their decision in the protest against the demands of the Japanese Government. "
THE SELF-GOVERNMENT "ASSOCIATION'S
MEMORIAL.
After the first meeting of the Canton Self" Government Association with reference to the Tatsu Maru cass, telegrams were despatched to various centresand, in addition, a long memorial was forwarded to H.E. the Viceroy pointing out minutely the illegal action on the part of the Japanese steamer in attempting to smuggle arms and ammunition into the province, and showing what would be the outcome as regards the inter nal condition of affairs is this province, and even in the whole Empire of China, should the case not result in a satisfactory manner, as for RESIDENTS in Hongkong are, of course, aware year pist the Chinese bundits have obtained of the beauties of the West River and the curious fascination which invests a visit. to their supply of arms, etc., from the colony of Canton with but an added desire to understand Macao or by way of that port. In the memori the life of the people in the Soulbere capital of at the Association earnestly requested H. E. to China, And, probably, the handbook and guide maintain a strong stand in opposition to the to Canton, Macao and the West River, issued Japanese demands on behalf of the people and
Steamboat Company, will b's more
great.
God Bless the Prince of Wales. God Save the King.
THE FORTUGUESE POSITION:
bouring water as well as the littoral to the respective Powern concerned. The question of the smuggling of arms depends on the pre- Parations made by the Tatsu Afaru, for the 'discharge of her cargo.
It is reported that the freedom of action claimed by Japan has no ground of reason before a careful investigation of the whole case is finished.
AN ACT OF WAR.
Tokio, March B.:. The Taklo authorities" declare that the
lowering of the Japanese flag on the Tali Maru was inter alia tantamount to hostile action and does not require in vestigation A noted publicist instances the French occupation of Beirut in 1898 and Ger many's continued occupation of Riachow Some papers, are giving prominence in their columns to the movements of Japanese men of-war; but hitterio it is significant that do naval move has been taken.
FUTURE DUPERVISION. While vigorously pressing the Waiwapu: for | satisfaction, Baram Hayashi, the Japaness Minister in Peking, is rumoured to have warn ed the Takia Government that it will be well to exercise strictor control over the export of arms in view of China's nervousness with re- gard to revolutionaries. $4.00
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At the meeting held in the City Hall this afternoon, et which HE Sir Francis Lugard presided, Mr. H. N. Mady at the close of the prat the event of the day which
Me Mody said that be hid lentoúl from the
chase & site and erect therann a Seaman's Home at a cost of $85, if the necessary funds were forthcoming. Concl idleg he said: -Speaking does not come easy to me, but I should like if I may be allowed to do so to do something to help this cause, and to say that should the amount necessary for the purchase of the site be forthcoming it will afford me in- finite pleasure to erect an I present to the Mis- sion a suitable building thereon at a cost of $35,00 (Coud cheers)
donte introduction of personalities which has marked previous references to this subject ab solutely eliminated. Mr. Stewart possesses undoubted financial capacity, and we feel cer- tain that were his tenure of office is a member of the Legislative Council to be extended be yond the six months, which is, the period of Mr. Hewett's absence, the Government would not find itself involved in a similar blunder to that which was made over ife question of ex- change compensation, which resulted in the It was with a feeling of the utmost satisfac- framing of the Estimates for gold expenditure tion that we found ourselves in the position of on 2/ basis. As a consequence of that being able to announce to the readers of the blunder, the Clony's budget between the Bongkong Telegraph, in last evening's issue, figures originally set down and those of the rate that the choice of the Chamber of Commerce of exchange ruting to-day shows a wide dis of the member who should represent the mani-parity, on the wrong side, unfortunately, for fold interests of that important body at the
the ratepayers. His views also on the matter of subsidiary coinage should reveal and em Legislative Council during the absence of Mr. E. A. Hewalt on furlough, hadphasise the inconsistencies and want of fore- fallen, on Mr. Murray Stewart, To-day we sight on the part of those who clamour for the have to supplement that information with the adoption of the majority report submitted
as the result of the deliberations of the recent consequence being that a hopelessly confused by the Hongkong, Canton and Mica also, on their behalf, to memorialise the Throne Rev. Mr. France'that it was proposed to pur news that the proposer of the motion, nominat. ing Mr. Murray Stewart to the responsible office of guardian of the Colony's commercial affairs af the Council, will be the Hon. Mr. Henry Keswick, while the seconder will in all pro- bability be the head of the firm of Messrs Butterfold & Swire, Mr. D. R. Law, In other words, the selection of Mr. Stewart as the re- presentative of the Chamber has the practical and declared support of the heads of the two
HOW CHINESE.PROPERTY. **princely hontes” in Hongkong, which in
OWNERS AND HANDICAPPED, itself is sufficient evidence that the Domina tion has the approval of the main As we reported yesterday, an informal meeti body of the mercantile community of ing of Chinese land-owners in Bloogkong was Hongkong, and may be accepted · as held for the purpose of considering the draft guarantes that no dissentient voice will be Bill to amend the Public Health and Building beard when the members assemble to record Ordinance, which was introduced at the last thair views in respect of Mr. Stewart's quali meeting of the Legislativo Council. A cousi fications for the vacant seat at the Legislature.derable number of those whose interests are There are many and varied reasons why Mr, at stake attended the meeting, but when it Stewart should prove ad acceptable nominee,came to the consideration of the Bill it was and should be considered a strong and able discovered that several of the land owners pre sent had been unable to read the terms of the exponent of the opinions of his constituents. By reason of bis avocation' ho is daily brought measure because of their inability to under into close touch with the commercial necessi- stand English. It was accordingly decided to ties of the Colony, and into personal conference request the Chinese Commercial Union with the heads of the banks, the large more to have the Will translated into Chinese. cantle houses in Hongkong, and with all those in order that the Chinese land-owners whose interests are connected with the and property-holders might consider his pro prosperity of the port. As a prominent mem visions before discassion. It must strike the ber of the Chamber of Commerce he is secas average reader that there is surely something akrily alive to the administrativa reforms that radically wrong in the state of affairs when the are required to chhance the commercial re great mass ofthe community likely to be affected Colon and hus" giyan his by the alterations in the Public Health and
uestions which
Ordini are; through no fault of war
putation of“,
deration.
OWNERSHI" OF COLOWAN,
[From another Correspondent.]
Canton, 13th March, 1998.
presentation of the terms of the Bill mighty appreciated by the tourist than the same for authority to confiscate the seized steamer result. But that would not save the war what blad Orientalist. The handbook con- according to Customs regulations without yield- fortunate transgressor. It seems high time the catus a mass of information relating to the pricing to extraneos influences. Chinese should have an opportunity of learnlog cipal ports along the West River at which the for themselves through an official translation vessels of the Steamboat Company call, andinter exactly what regulations they are supposed persed with the descriptive sketches are a num- ber of excellentillustrations depicting the quaint to observe, especially when we remember and curiose scenes, which are to be found at that there is plenty of precedent why such every point as the trip. Not only so, but there a course should be followed. In innumerams of information, time-tables, passage able instances, the Government intimate their farer and a'l the rest of the' news which tra- |
veilers are certain to require, if only for curioni- wishes to the Chinese by placards and hand-ty's sake. The handbook and guida should bills printed in Chinese ideographs. Why not meet all wants, and, when one is finished with in the care of a Bill which deals with their it, it with prove an interesting souvenir of m It is of baddy size, domestic afiairs and their monetary interests, delightful excursion, We would suggest that the Government should admirably printed and entirely worthy of the revert to the old system of printing Bills of reputation of the Hongkong, Canton & Macao
Steamboat Co., and the Chipa Navigation Co. importance to the Chinese community in both English and Chinese, and then there could be no excuse for those who alleged that they were in ignorance of the provisions of the Ordinance they had contravened.
SHIPPING AND MAILS
MAILS DIK French (Tourane) 16th inat. Canadian (Monteagle) 27th insi, German (Prine Waldemar) set prox/
HR and Mrs. Somerset lagne left to-day for Shanghai, in which port Lloyd's Greater Bri-The ss. Indrawadi from New York may be tala Publishing Co., Lld, have been at work for expected to arrive here on arst inst some two or three months The editorial staff are preparing to leave in a week's time, the work of compilation in Hongkong being now almost complete, During their stay in Hong koog Mr. and Mrs Somerset Playne proved a great social acquisition to the Colony, and their many friends will regret their departare. At Shanghaj it is possible they may find wider
The Imperial German Mailsa, Prinz Walde, war left Sydney on 11th inst., at 4 p.m., and may be expected here on tat prox
The NAT. Kiss, Yawala Marw, Australian Lice, left Kobs, for this port wie Meji, and Nagasaki on toth inst, and is expected here, op 17th jest
ta
The M. M. Cors Tourans, with the London of the rgth" plc, left Salgon on 13th Icons for their undoubted harmonic-abilities.
french mail of the 16th ales ace mails from 1 tarde woony and may be expected to amys but they cannot be more generally appreciated vade on 161k tost, and will leave for Shanghai,
SMPland Japan in the ssma afternoon. khan they have been to Hongkong.
THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
KAUPACANCY. Y
As the ontcome of the dispute regarding the territorial waters of Macao within which the seizure of the Tafru Mari is alleged to have taken place, I have learnt on good authority
HON. MR KENWICK'S APPOINTMEST, Following our lending article of last evening that the Peking Government has raised the question of the sovereignty of the island of advocating the Hon. Mr. Henry Keswicks Galowan, opposite Macao; This side issue will appointment to the Execuiive Onuncil v ce have a very important bearing upon the question Mr. E. A. Hewett on furlough, our inquiries in defining, the territorial limits of the waters to-day establish, bayord a doubipike: practical: of the Portuguese settlement. I hear that the certainty that the choice of the election fall on the candidate whose claims we urged ppon the Wal-wa-pu. refuses to ackonwlodge the Pontu pasice of His Excellency the Governor, Untit guess sovereignty over Colowao and bas ad the appointment is officially pasested it is bai
deter vised the Japanese Minister to that effect at natural that those concerned could make no the same time as the Governor of Macad was definite statement for publication also apprised of the Chinese definition of the however, was gathered in the Apostelente questionings to lead our represe
reasonable belief t
that our deliminations of Macso, The telegram to Sephor Coulshe was, 1 hear, received at | wide ofthe mark andibat bacext weeki Macao yesterday. The request of the Japan- publication ad Counties sponso
anticipated. ese Government, which had also-bono mitted to Senhor Coutinho, was to establish proof of the error of the
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