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The Japanese Boycott. YARN MERCHANTS RESOLUTION.
STEAM-LAUNCH Guild's adheSION,
[From Our Own Correspondent.]
Canton, and May.
The marchants of those guilds: principally dealing in Japanese "goods, such as marine delicacies, cotton piece goods, porcelain and drug, etc., have already passed csontothe join in the Japanese boycott movement; to the importation of Japanese goods and articles into the Southero capital is certain to greatly diminish day by day. There may still be Japanese goods to be imported by some mer Chants who have not yet taken part in the boy cott, but the quantity to be imported by them will not be very material. Yesterday the mer chants of another guild here fell, ip' with the boycott movement. The cotton varn mor chants held a meeting in their guild hall and adopted a resolution to boycott Japanese cotton yura from yesterday and also fixed a fine of $300 to be imposed on any offender who may be found committing a breach of the agreement.
It is ascertained from the Chinese merchants here that the trade in Japanese products, in mapy lines, with the exception of coal and matches, has gradually dwindled. The Chinese Steam launch Guild has held several meetings for the purpose of taking steps to boycott Jap- angse coal and to get coal from other countries instead; but so far the launch owners have not been able to find means for the carrying out The Canton Self Government Society has sent out circulars for a meeting on the 3rd inst. for the purpose of discussing matters in con- pection with the. development of native in dustries).
of their scheme.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY MAY 9, 1908.
White Slab Line, had to take in coal by boron of extra plovlacials like Batomar crew The Specie Bank at Hongkong is tion litis-the Battery greatly affected by the boycott and the money order and exchange business by Chinese is at
aslaudatill. Kobe Herald
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OSAKA-SHANGHAI-5.S, SERVICES AEFECTED.
The dati states that the Chinese boycott movement appears to be affecting the shipping service between Osaka and Shanghai. The Y.K. steamer Kasuga Maru, which was to leave Osaka for Shanghaito-day has obtained very little cargo froor Chinese. At present, the NY.K. steamers make two trips a week on
the route, while Messrs. Butterfield and Swire have only one, but the Chinese seem to prefer to wait for the British vessels rather than patronise the Japanese. It is said that the NYK, authorities at Orako will consult the Head Office as to the steps to be taken in the matter. The Osaka Chinein are supposed to be acting under pressure from home.
ANTI-BOYCOTT MEASURES.
vine and fall of the refining govemment, with instances of walo Chique bistory bounds and imbellions a riots which occur in Chian from time to time, must be attributed to the fact that the weakness of the people is taken advantage of by unscrupulous: m
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The Yarn Lottery.
SCHEME NOT ABANDONED.
SPINNING CO.
in 1890, when no dealer in the taxed article dared to come to any arrangamanı" with the collectors sent up from Cantony who were on ablo even to rout a place in which to establish themselves, so that eventually all: attempts' 10ztaloment of their kalßsh aims. JeansHONEY STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT OF KANEGÄPUCHI force payment had to be given up. By the guild's decrees steamer companies are forced to pay claims for damaged uninsured cargo which they feel to be unjush. If they demak ad case comes up for triclit, the loss of their carrying trade is the penalty that quickly makes the abjectionable demands stem reasos
ble. In 1881, some Swatów merchants were, heavily fined for disregarding a Customs rule affecting the examination of cargo. The guild took the matter up with spirit, and an agony imous note called, upon merchants, to ceaso
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As several Japanese papers have within the fast day or two, published statements to the eflect that the prize. ticket scheme which was recebily adopted by Japanese spinners in con- section with exports of cotton yard to China has bass, or is about to be, abandoned in con sequence of a warning from the Tokio Govern
ment, a represent live of this journal today called on Mr. Buto Sanj, the president of the Kanegafuchi, Spinning Company, in order to ult. At the outset of the conversation, Mr. Bute explained that the object of the prize. ticket scheme was simply to extend the market for Japanese yarns in the interior of China. There was no idea of entering into rivalry with Indian yarns: The Chinese, Mr Buto pointed out, were conservative people. They were accus tumed to use their own hand-made yarn, and it was very difficult to induce them to employ the machine-made article. The Japanese spinners believed, however, that the Chiness were placed at a disadvantage by using the products of the hand looms, and that, oncs they tried the machine-made goods, they would profer the latter. The prize ticket scheme was consequently formulated as a means of induc ing.the Chiness to ascertain fr themselves the advantages of the yarns from the factorion. As previously stated, there was
NO IDEA OF FIGHTING
49M6 Carver said, a small
thereader NELEGENK
MP Carver: Don't you Opium Farmer put the opiumui cabia'?—No, I don't. One of the have put it there on
Funber cord-examined, wine maldithe did not search his or the Captain's cabins. The entries were all made by him at uite amuse time and with the same pen und iski most
Theo I have nothing further loank you, said courant
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Mr. Carver-They don't try Bayst
your engine room
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Witness: I don't understand youð They don't put opinm there?-NiDagh!!! I. Beatty, second officer, said morphine was found in his cabin. He did not see it there when he sratched, grind Mota RA
Mr. Simpson and he thought the sitz wat clear that every precaution had been taken by the officers. They were not guilty of smuggling. It was their misfortune that the osium, was found.os..board the steamer te suggested that a small flog wohld meet the case,
LOG TAMPARED WITH Mr. Catver.said, it was one of this worst cases. he bad sver koogh. The log bad been time pered with by the officers. He did not believe that any search was made at all. The vansel was owned by Chinese At Samarang, and the fact that there was a space of eleven lachas at the back of the drawer in the Captain's cabin would prove that it was used for a certaiò pur pose,
His Worship sald it, seemed to: him to be a; very bad case. He had no hesitation lu say. ing that the log had been falsified: That mada
and costs.
the Indian yarn merchants, and indeed the the cast worse. He imposed a fine of $4,000
alone a movement like the present boycott and If the Chinese Government leaves severely its secret instigation on the part of subordinate ufficiale.it will be tantamount to conpiving at the breeding of dangerous elements-hich some day might be turned against the Chinese Go vernment itself. Such being the case, it is advisable that- the Chinese authorities, for the sake of their own safety if for no other, reason, most ill advised undertaking in which no should put its foot vigorously down and suppress one would be a greater sufferer than Obina all import and export trade unless their deborself. With regard to the rumour that West.ascertain the facis, says the Kobe Herald of 23rd mands were complied with. In that parti color instance the guild was unable to gain meschauts are actively interested in the the point for which it was fighting, but the prosecution of the crusade against Japanese trade was kept completely at a standstill for goods, there may be no ground for such an fifteen days, pending its decision to submit. assertion. The pan were accused of a The Tokyo Asahi sugiesis, to the Foreign The guild concerns itself with the commercial similar charge when th boycott against Ame rica was in progress. Even though the report Office authorities the advitability of adopting interests, individual and collective, of itu mem
may be more or less true there can be nothing preventive measures against the further spread bers; sett'es trade disputes; enacts: trade rests object to in foreigners trying to extend the of the boycatt movement in other parts of gulations; and performs, with equal readiness, sale of their goods by utilising any opponunity
The functions of a Chamber of Commerce, China rather than make any efforts in the dis
Board of i rade, and a Municipal Councils it that may present itself, so long as their methods affected centre to dissuade the nativen from the foolish act. The Japancio Consuls are supports a fire brigade, levies its own taxes, are fair and above board. The European and Americau merchants, who aic, as a role, men in intimate relations with the leading native provides standards of weights and measures, of clear foresight and common-sense, are not fizes rates of commission, determines settling likely to have recourse to auch underhand prac- merchants, because most of them have
Chinn some time or other days, provides penulties against the tricks offices as are laid at their door for the further studied is
Concert with Japanese trade, and acis generally as the guardian of its
ance. of their interesis, Thay should in herchants work for convincing the Chinese of adherents, and the terror of all with whom they The do business. It possesses a power to cafoice the suicidal' effects of the movement Foreign Office should be doing already, this its views which might be envied by many s much at least, but the paper regrets to find the Government, for in it is viated the sole right to post of consul at Hongkong, to vacated to ware crusher of arguments, to which an epiade
wart crusher of proper person should at once be appointed to the post. As to the expenses that these pre- of modern Irish history has given the name of ventive efforts would involve, the Office boycotting."
From all which it will be seen how powerful should not hesitate to ask for an extra- ordinaty outlay from the Exchequer. While are these guilds to enforce their views and, if feehog grateful to the English officials need be, to paralyse the action of the execu of the Hongkong Government-for-their tive. It does not appear that the guilds have prohibitory control over the movement, the as yet joined in the agitation with regard to CONSUL UYENO'S PROTEST.
paper would rather not see the Chinese the Canton, 4th May.Viceregal yamen in Canton so stringent in The Japanese Consul at Canton has again repressive work as further to agitate and and it may be hoped that they will consider made a representation to the Viceroy lodging the paper recalls the earliest instance of weight of their influence in favour of the boy infame the excited populace. In saying this the whole position well before throwing the a complaint against the sale of those native made eqvelopes on which are printed the Chinese boycott, that of opium burning by cott. Nothing is more certain than that Chian characters the equivalent of "Memorial of Vicery Lin, which led to the War wild will suffer as much from a policy of exclusive National Disgrace, or cartoons depicting the the English and subsequent cession of Hong dealing as Japan. The Chinese bope to pun Tatsu Maru incident. The Viceroy has again kong. Compared with England's attitude, ish Japan for the recent humiliation suffer. been requested to prohibit the sule of such that of Japan in the Talsu Afaru affaired by disorganising her trade, But it 30 articles as mentioned by Consul Uyeno.
can be said to be extremely generous,
clear that this trade has only existed because And yet these same people are dissatisfied it was profitabla to both sides,-goods were with Japan's conduct, and are determined to
hought from Japan because they were cheaper boycott not opium this time but commodities or belter than those from other coastries, or of daily need. This change of situation im-
b'cause of the advantage of contiguity. There presses the paper as to the progress of the fore it is evident that China can only injure A Peking message to the Asahi staten that Chinese. They have indeed advanced so far Japan by damaging herself. A policy of re-
the majority of foreign representatives in Pek Rs to cause the Englishmen to think of giving taliation has the further effect of setting up a ing, seeing that their countries have common up the opium trade with China. But the dis dangerous friction between peoples that may interests in the matter, show a disposition to play at their patriotism, is" taking a wrong easily lead to open hostilities, despite the hope that Japan will take determined action in directos Their early repentance of the error efforts of the Governments op either side.the matter of the boycoti, contrary to the is highly desirable,lapan, Times,
Whether there is or is not justification for the irresolute attitude (sic) taken by the U.S. action taken by the Chinese in the South, these Government against the recent boycott of can be no doubt that the policy there in American goodi. augurated will have a lowering effect on markcls already depressed and postposa te remote period hopes of trade revival in the Far East
BANK NOTES AND VENI REJECTED,
Canton, 7th May. Following the example set by the money changers in Hongkong, those in Canton have now started to boycott Japanese bank-notes and clean yan. At the same time the money. changers here are of the opinion to cocourage the circulation of the one-dollar silver pieces recently issued by the Canton Mint as well as the subsidiary coins that have accumulated in the market to a considerable quantity.
ACTION BY JAPANESE CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE.
The Nagasaki and Yokohama (Japanese) Chambers of Commerce have been considering messures to be taken with regard to the boy- coff movement in Ching. As the agitation still shows a tendency to spread the Chambers of Commerce in Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Kobe, Kyoto, and Nagasaki are reported to have now agreed to hold a conference shortly in consider, the course to be takeń.-Japan Chronicle,
ALLEGATIONS Against foreign firms,
THE TRADE GUILDS
EXCLUBION OF JAPANESE GOODS,
ACTION OF THE JAPANESE GOVERNMENT,
ALLEGATION AGAINST THE BRITISH PRESS. The Mainichi Dempo also discusses this absorbing subject: Despite the alleged efforts of the Chiuses Government to check the move ment and the optimistic views of the Japanese Foreign Office, says this journal, there is no denying the fact that the boycott is spreading like wildfire. It is stated that the Viceroy of Canton, while outwardly professing to be an xious to check the spread of the boycott, is rely takip same means to that end hs a matter of form, thus in reakty countenancing the movement. It is further said that the boycott is backed up and instigated by some interested parties and that all the English manner very injurious to Japanese inter papers in Canton" (ric) nre writing in a ests. The fact, remarks the Tokyo journal, that amongst the parties who are supposed to be supporting the boycott there are English- man is most regrettable. The Japanese Go vernment ought to institute inquiries, and il the allegation is well founded should make a representation to the British Government with. a view to averting any unpleasantness that may thereby be occasioned between Japan and England.
We learn from a Tokyo message that Chinese merchants in Yokohama are much distreated in consequence of the boycott and they have been holding meetings to discuss measures for the tatief of the situation. It is said that they have vainly appealed to their Consul for assist ance, though what he could do it is difficult to see. They are also said to have appealed to their customers at bortie, anly to be told that they were placed in a similarly distressing position, having been forced to join the agita tion. Nothing could be done bot wait with goods are saleable, but customers in China will not accept goods it drafts are, not dawn on shipment, Such a course is impossible for Chinese merchants in Yokohama, and they are said to be now reduced to a very critical posi tion
Japanese spinners would heartily welcome the falter if they were willing to co-operate in the scheme. With regard to the criticisms passed upon, the prize ticket system as being of a. gambling nature, Mr. Buto denied that the scheme was a kind of lottery. He also asserted that it was not unusual for similar tickets to be attached to foreign merchandise. If, he went on to remark, the tickets were wald, it might be considered to be a lottery, but no such sale took place. The only speculative feature in the affair was that certain buyers, would get largo prizes while others would only obtain a small.discount. The average discount was,75 sen per bale of forty packager. The tickets, which are divisible into forty parts-ons for each package - were not now, packed in the bales, but were sent to the agents of the spin ners at the places of import. The buyer of a whole bale was given one ticket, while one of the fony divisions was given to the purchaser
of a package only,
Questioned as to the statement that the Japanese Government had made
REPRESENTATIONS TO THE SPINNERS, Mr. Buto emphatically denied that this was the case. he spinners had not received any communication or advice, from the authorities on the subject. In fact, as the scheme was not in the nature of a lottery, there was no ground for any action being taken by the Government. if the authorities had thought that there was any necessity for intervention they would of course, have taken up the malter before this.
Our representative then asked if there was any truth to the reports that the scheme had been abandoned or was likely to be abandoned in the near future. In reply, Mr. Bufo staled that there was not at pretení any intention of
WITHDRAWING THE SCHEME. The whole maiter was a very simple one and did not call for the comments which had lately course, definitely say as yet whether the prz ticket system would be a success. If it failed, the only losers would be the Japanese spinners.
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While we have to thank Mr. Buto for his. courteous talement, we are bound to say that he does not seem to us to have established, his contention that a lottery element does not en- ter into the scheme. By his own admission purchasers of the yarn have the chance of win- stemning large prices, and, while it is true that the
tickets are pot actually sold, the fact that a; coupon can be obtained by the purchase of a fortieth part of a bale makes it easy for Chinese. with no interest in the yarn trade in indulge in what in little less than a gamble. SHIPMASTER'S RESPONSIBILITY.
We publish to-day the text of a remarkable compact signed by the men who control the trade of Bouth and Central China and if it is enforced with any vigour for even a few days it means the loss of many millions of dollars more to the merchants of Japan, the losses already have been tremendous, and they come at an ill time for the fortunes of commercial
ZIRNCES.
DUTCH CAPTAIN HEAVILY FINED.." Captain J. van Amstel of the Dutch steamer Simongan, appeared before Mr. Thunder, the fourth magistrate,, at Singapore on 24th ull,
tion of chandu.
private individuals of the two nations cannot in a coffin and stored" away until the op. Ching-doo and Mak Sui-Pan,. prominent proving of the boycott and directing the viceroy Slutongan from Amoy on Saturday evening, be
fail to be greatly affected. The Japanese advisers to Chinese offices will, however, not be dismissed. Chinese newspaper.correspon- death do not care to have interviews with Japanese, as they are afraid of incurring cri
It is very difficult to say just what Japan cia Mr. C. L. Carver prosecuted and Mr. Simp erament has placed itself in what diplomacy Police Bergeant Mussell, attached-to-the- calls a "correct attitude" by officially disap. Opium Farm, said that on the arrival of the at Canton to destroy Anti-J.piness placards searched the ship for contraband chandu. In and otherwise discourage the movement, and the Captain's cabin, he found ag, tine of opium the Government is the only institution with at the back of a drawer. These were wrapped which the Japanese can deal. **
up in a white coat belonging to the Captain There remains the old resort of force and and were hidden in a drawe the Japanese have made a feint at it by dis are many objections to the use of force. Japan is financially crippled, the powers would be resentful, and there would be a more lasting feeling of sullenness engendered among the Chinese by further castigation
ticism from their friends. The attitude of M. of health, ordered their removal. The Ning indifference...is said to have given offence to Patching a squadron to South Chine; but there
The Farm lester said the chanda was valued at $870.
5.S. " NEIL MACLEOD?
OFFICIAL TRIAL TRIP,”✨
An official trial trip of the recently fitted inter-island steamer Neil Macisod was made at Manila on 3rd inst. from, the Company Mari tima's wharf in the river 10 Corregidor and back. The party aboard was of ap official character, consisting of those personally con- nected with shipping. Mr. Hebert T, Fox, of Smith, Bell and Company, F-S, Cairos, George Gilchrist, and others were present to test the Neil's sea-going speed and this proved eminently satisfactory, dekondade ebay
The run to Corregidor was at the rate of eleven miles per hour and the steamer one* circled that inland, returning again 2013 Mila. Since her overhaul by the. Hongkong, and Whampoa Dock Co., Ld, she is mi good as how and when she takes up the regular sun tai.. Cebu, there is no doubt she will make some record trips. Captain Araluces, late of the Francisco Reyes, will command the Well Macleod.
HONGKONG VOLUNTEER RESERVE ASSOCIATION;
The following are the principal scores in the competitions during April, 1958 :—-
"KAY: CUPS."
"A" Clam
W. J. J. Gast
37+ 3-35 A. Jenkins manure 3430r; w34.
.. J. C. Gow....
E. S. Carruthers. A. W; J. Walt
31ser, 32.
***** 304 284
30
B.Class.
J. C. Peter.....................
W. L. Leask
H. G. White....
•AW. H. T. Davis
torisk; 30f434
29+ 433 27 + 6-33. ir 28+ 432
A. Blowey........................ 26+ 6.32
"C" Class on kam J. Hutchings
32+3=-35 L. Gibbs. .... tom... 264 9-35
“DOVOLAS CUP.
F, S. Carrulbera noon. 58+ 3m6o A. Blaway... » Muumi-43+12=55 A. R. Lowṛ gear - 31 + 24:45. "POOL COMPETITIONS.” During April, 19oë, pools have been won? by:-
1. Hutchings.............. 38418-56- W. J. J. Gast
334 335
E. Ġ. Jordao moman 20+16m45 On Saturday, and Sunday, the 9th and 10th, instant, the May Cups, will be shot for, at 500! yards, King's Park Range, instead of 207 yards, as circolarized!
Over Scan Inter-Colonial Empire Day Ride,
Competition. vadi awes Saturday, 23rd May, a 10 5.30, 200 yarda, 500 yards and poo yards King's Park Range,
“Empire Day Over Seas Daily Mail”.
Competition, 1600
The above competition will take place on, Saturday, the 23rd May, at King's Park Range: under the following conditions.t
-Seven shots and one sighter af 200, 500: and 600 yards, any position head to target.
2-Team to consist, of those bond ide, meme: bers of the Association making the that night..... aggregate scores on the day fixed. H -3-Bisley rules, 1908, to g wern the compati-
OPINION IN JAPAN, There seems no question that the agitation in China for the boycott of Japanese goods is extending, particularly in the South, where the nationalist movement bas great influence, says the Japan Chronicle editorially. Remon. strances or protests from the Japanese Minister at Teking, and even threats that Japan may. The Japan Chronicle of tst inat, pays: We demand an indemaity it her trade should lesta from a Tokyo message to the Awahi that suffer, are clearly of very little avail to the
the japanese Gaverament appears to havo ei case of a boycott. Every one has the right to last resolved to take action in regard to the choose whether he will buy or abstain from
Chinese boycolt. The Government, having buying, and it would be extremely difficult to perceived that the protests of the Consul and connect a decline in the volume of trade direct the official representations of the Government patience. This dispatch adds that japanese appeare'l in the papers. He could not, of ly with an agitation for exclusive dealing. The to the Chinese authorities appear only to offend Govermentat Peking is doubtless sincerely the people in South China and are fruitless, has The Asahi has received the following tele anxious to put a stop to the movement, having issued private instructions to the Governors of grams from Caslon: A Chinese paper which
no wish to add to the causes of friction which Hyogo, Kanagawa, and Nagasaki, suggesting bas connections with an important commercial stready exist. But any active interference, even that they utilise the influence of Chinese mer association, comprising almost all the leading is could benttempleu, would merely bave the chants at Yokohama, Kobe, and Nagasaki with Chinese merchants at Canton, and which is also effect of driving the movement underground a view to bringing the boycott to an end." Oa the semi-official organ of the Viceroy, is active.
without injuring its force. The Chinese have
the other hand, the Government has beca
JAPAN'S STERN DIPLOMACY," ly supporting the boycott of Japanese goods. shown in the past that they have almost unarvising japanese merchants engaged in trade
Japan is paying a high price for the Representatives in various localities of the squalled power of organisation and combina with China to be cool and lodifferent so far as dipomacy it exercised in the Talsu Maru in Canton Constitutional Government Associationtin to combat what they ragord as injustice, their outward aspect is concerned. The dix-
cident. Japanese honour was avenged ali right are inducing the people to hold. "national dis- Though the boycott of American goods, in raich adds that a certain wealthy merchant
but the loss in prestige and dollars that has grace commemoration meetings." They also retaliation for the treatment of China and the
who is regarded as the chief of the Kwangtung ensued has made the successful diplomatic send exaggerated reports to the newspapers. Chinese by the United States, is perhaps the binere in Japan, elped Liang Chie choseillement" a very paltry thing. Many members of the Association have rela most famous case of recent years, it was by no well-known leaderol he Chinese Revolutionists, tions with German firms, and there is reason to nicans the only example of the power of com- while he was taking refuge in Japan, and is balieve that certain Germans, are defraying | bination among the Chinese...
most intimately acquainted with the leaders of part of the expenditure of the Association,
the movement. It is thought that if certain In view of the fact that Viceroy Chang have always wielded much power in this re-
Chinese are sent to South China to explain. at one time supported the Association, he
spect. In Mr. Jeroigan's, book on "China's that the Chinese merchants themselves will appears to be unable to take any defaite
Basics Methods" he points out that the
suffer from the boycott and to reconcile the action against it. la consequence of a protest lodged by Mr. Uyeno, the Japanese Consul at
power of the guilds to favourably or unfavour-merchants with the revolutionists associated Canton, the Viceroy issued & proclamalionably develop the trade of China, or compel with Liang Chie-chow (who are assisting Japan, already sadly impaired by other circum on a charge of using his ship for the importa
redress for what they regard as an injury, is stirring up the movement in Hongkong and against the boycoll, but its wording was vague undesiable. An example of their power was Kwangiang), a very satisfactory result may be and unemphatic. So far, no attacks have been
given in the case of the riot at Shanghai in obtained. This plan, however, seems to be made on Japanese, but, es many popula89. It is the custom that when a Chinese from † difficult to put into operation. (We should I do to check the boycott, The Chinase goy-son defended, songs of a provocative nature are in circulation. the friendly relations between the officials and Ningpo dizi Shanghai," his body is placed think it was.) It is pointed out that Woo portunity offers to send it to Ningpo, and the Chinese merchants of Kobe, since they became maller is one that comes, within the function pluralised as japanese subjects, have coo- of the Ningpo guild. There were a great tributed large sums on several occasions in aid many coffins containing dead bedien so stored of charity and other Japanese public tends in the French concession at Shanghai, and both during and after the war, and yet-colile the French Municipal Council, is the interests other Japanese- they have received no decor- ation in recognition of their services. This Ruild resisted, and when the Freach authority determined to enforce its order a riot occurred many of the leading. Chinese merchants, who, in which several Chinese were shot by the French adds the correspondent, cannot be expected to police and volunteer force. In retaliation the prove themselves very active now in view of hgpo guild issued a secret order for the the indifference with which their former efforts
'on behalf of Japan were regarded. suspension of all business, which resulted in several large steamships remaining at their wharves for weeks and the loss of much money. Fo long as the 'guild remained firm, every branch of business which drew its vitality from
Should the weather sot permit this competi that source was paralysed. It was only by a
THE CAPTAIN'S THEORY.
tion on 23rd May it will be shot on Monday, compromise. in which concessions were made
Captain van Amstel then went into the by Both sides, that, the dispute was finally
The Over Scas Daily Mail will present ar the boycott.estled. Commenting upon this incident Mr.
witness box. He said bis vessel came direct 25th May, commencing at a piec
After leaving that port, the Fifty Guinea Challenge Cup the winning lernigho says !--- With regard to the Japanese panies, the despatch says that the N.Y.K., the
"It is not too positive to write, that it is
from Swatom. ship was thoroughly searched, and twice team and medals to members of the first five
Ha teams. within the power of the guilds to interfere with 0.5.Kandthe Japan China S.S. Company have
more before she arrived at Singapore.
POOL. ARRIVAL produced his logbook, which contained on page not yet been much affected, although there has commercial intercourse in China, to seriously
Witness was parti. There will be a Pool Competition on each of› perhaps been some decrease in the cargo impair the commercial relations of Western
tries of these searches. nations with China, and to comparatively drive
the above dates, deal in LA carried by their vessels. The T.K.K, however: from the trade maris of the Empire the foreige Chinese people themselves and that the move railway:incident—and now Jspan is paying the | savorál German ships had got into trouble. On cularly careful because the 'mate told him
Members are reminded that cash' must ber has already been considerably embarrassed ai the Nippon Mars, America Maru and Hong the demand for them so upremunerative as to products.now sold in those marts, or to make
arrival here he went ashore. When be returned paid on the range for ammunition and cards to the ship, he saw the polica mergeant who and in no circumstances can credit be given. kong Maru, which have been taking many partially destroy importation, while the Cep Chinese labourers to North America, are now
men. It is, however, rather, surprising, says Japan has asked China to take steps to pre. asked to see his cabin. The opinm was found
VICE CHAIRMANTAN almost entirely unable to get Chinese pas-tal Government, if it had the inclination or sengers. If the existing conditions continue, the gaps, would, cercely have the courage to is being secretly stirred up by some Europeans nest and to put an end to the anti-Japanese e suspected his "boy" of puting the opin
the ///, to hear that the feeling against Japar, vent a boycott of Japanese goods by the chi as described. He had not searched the drawer. Hongkong currency only will be accepted:
"At a meeting, of the committee held on Bib remove the organised obstracijos or to punish and Americans for their selfish ends. Accord the Kaisha may be compelled to give up this
the obstructors"
agitation throughout the empire. As the Taten there, because ho had run away and left all
April, 1908, W. H. Trenchard Davis, Esq., w service. The Tobacco Monopoly authorities to one of the Slow Imperial Maritime Cusing to intelligence from Canton the boycott Mars incident is being as much used against clothes on the ship
By Mr.. Carver-The "boy" was on the elected vice-chairman. state that the export of Japanese tobacco so
was first started by the Canton Self-Help the Feking authorities as against the Japanese,
KARA EMPIRE DAY SHOOT? South China amounts to only about Y500,000 toms Commissioner's Decennial Reports there Society, and it has been enthusiastically aided | there is no doubt that the Chinese Government articles of the ship and kept the key of the
Messi, E. S. Carrother and J. Gow have a year, do that the boycotting of this article is also an interesting reference to the power by the Chinese naval officers who took part in
would like to and tha agitation, but it is doubl. cabin. The engineer's "boy" banded the would not appreciably affect China-Japanese wielded by the trade guilds, in which
the Tatsu Mure, episode. The movementful whether with the best of intentions it can key to winds when the returned. This was been appointed Sub-Committed to arrange for also seems to be encouraged by some Western do so. If it fails there will be toom for won in the pidence of the police sergeant. Opium the Over Seas Daily Mall Inter-Colonial The N. Y. K. Australian liner Aumans of joist action by the members is explained. merchants in China who are endeavouring daring what course Japan will take. Those had previously bees found or the ship, and Empire Day Rifle Competition.
at Shanghal be got locks made for the Bolds, Haru arrived at Nagasaki on Sunday with It appears that whenevera, quection crops up to extend the market for their goods by taking whe bree observed the conduct of the latter it had bezo told by the agent, at St. John's about 50 tourists from Australis on board. affecting any particular trade, the heads of the advantage of the incident. It is ant diffi-power in Manchuris will not spend much time Island; that the Fetchaburi was fined $3,000, The steamer, says the Japan Times was little principal firms engaged in it first come to some cult to imagine that the local authorities at a guessing. They will jump in the conclusion He was also informed that the chandu was affected by the boycott movement in Hongkong agreement among themselver, then talk over Canton are not particularly active in their that it will be made a pretext for a diplomatic found in the Captain's cabin, but he did not and carried 500 tons of Chinese rice.com she leaner, fima, until they have gained a efforts to suppress the boycelt, though out
believe it. He did not think there was a space sigued by Chinese marchants. The Witkanjelent following; and only call a meeting wardly so acting under instructions from Pak
at the back of the drawer. The ship was Mars was boycotted at: Hongkong and sailed of member to adopt what they have agreed ing—is one of the special traits of the
Chinese oword and the owners were in Sam Tor", Antonia" with no cargo... The Kumano, upon as a rule of the guild p
rang. On the first occasion the chief officer Waru carried no Chinese cargo from Sydney, Nothing seems to he left to a vote in open As the bulk of the cargo hitherto carried by meeting: If the dissentients srb strong the
arched alpe, the NAY K Australian liners between Sydney Matter never comes before meeting at all. and Hongkong consist of Chinese consign. Frequently the guild does not wish its action ments, the future is hot hopeful. The strike of ka ba visible, and then no laws are committed ocolink which took place during the sleamisi'ei 13 yiling, but a general "odderstanding". DEMASIADO ATO CHIPS 23 ARE SHORE eyed at hich seems to be lust as bled or
pir" belonging" 10' the day a formal altarsacey. In this way most
Uyeno, the Japanese-Coosul,-is-approved-by his countrymen.
It is reported in a Tokio message to the Malsicht that, although the Canton people have sent reprezentatives to Hankow, Shang
bai, and many other places on the Yangtze, to exhort the public to take up the boycott, the people at those places show much spaiby, the matter. At Canton itself, however, there does not seem to be any immediate prospeci that the boycois will come to an end. The message goes up to make the allegation that Messrs. Jardine Matheson and Co., Ld, and Messrs. Butterfield and Swire and other large
firms at Hongkong are backing ping.com..
trade.
THE MODUS OPERANDI.
JAPANESE PRESS COMMENT.
30th April,
Some sectios of the Japanese Press would appear to have begun to take alarm at the per sistency with which the Chinese are pushing forward the boycott movement against Japas.
If the Chinese boycotters resort to violence there will be ampla excuse for armed interven. tion, but so far the Chinese bave very cleverly avoided that. It will be noted that the boycott compact contains no actual mention, of the Japanese.
The Chinese erred in the method of seizing. ese goods, and the rapidity with which the the Fatsu Maru and were guilty of a violation apitation is spreading in China. The fof the Japanese flag but at the same time the Shimpo says that the boycott has not only admission of the ship was an improper one. She versely affected the sale to China of marine carried arins for rebels in a country with which produce, cotton, and other goods, but the Japan was at peace and the lapanese govern Japanese ships trading to China are also suf ment should have given liberal recognition to fering more or less from the effect. That those the fact. Instead there was more highhanded- who lose most from the boycott must be the mess on the same plane as the Fukumen ment will have spent its force in due course if piper.-Manila Times, left alone is the opinion held by thoughtful
quarrel and perhaps something maisa. If the expectation of those foreigners who live in War Eastern ports is realized it will be worse the Chinese, Sou
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-Chidera people to form a strong combination, for the accomplishment of a declared object, This characteristic, Judicions made of might develop into such a useful justiimion as a comportation inte Hongkong, through the local self-governmem, which should form the Post Office of any seditious publication by any basis of wraprainstatire system of goverduen Fromespondence in prohibited. The Postmaster At the same time it hasbonia sarm of distora General may jeiss all such seditious publica, not and rebellion, hich are aptito bi les instand cruie the same to be returned to the
Mr. Simpson said his client would plead [tion. This was the case for the prosecution.
as possible will attend, especially those capable. guilty to the charge. The Captain and officers. It is earnestly hoped that as many members of the ship had done everything that was homanly possible to prevent the chandu belog of scoring 30. and upwards at either range, put on board. He would ask for as light a fine Shooting at 200 yards range will commence at as possible.
His worship:-Is there any suggestion as to how the chanda got on board?
Mr Simpsoner. The Captain theory which he will tell you,
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G. A Lack, chief officer of the ship, also give evidence a corroborated the late meat of the Captain. He searched the ship in the preacace of the Captain; Xi-wlab to make Valatement, said whinein » Labave heard khất thìre in Chandu in the dardlocker.
p.m, and cease at 3 pm when competitors will retire to 500 yards ranga,s/Ammunition. will be available for purchase on the ground as usually do
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