Telegrams.
“HONGKONG TELEGRAPH"
SERVICE
HUANGPU CONSERVANCY,
COMMISSION held up.
REFUSAL OF COMMISSIONER HOBSON
TO SIGN THE COMMISSION.
[From Our Own Correspondent.].
Shanghai, 26th August,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH WEDNESDAY AUGUST 26, 1908.
THE
"PIJIFUL SCENE AT POLICE
HBADQUARTERS,
́UNDESIR · ULES"KUDDLED TOGETHER ON THE VERANDAH AWAITING TRANSPORTATION,
A large number of undesirables, who had been deported from the Berts, Settlements and Saljon, wire to be seen this morning buddled together un the verandah of the Cen- tral Police Station, where they had been placed by the police on account of the rain, and there to remain, perhaps, for a work awaiting trans. portation, owing to the absence of any proper accommodation: The scene was a most pili- fol ano. la viaw of the fact that Hong kong is the dumping ground for the no- desirables of the neighbouring ports, it be. hoves the Government, lo the name of The Huangpu Conservancy Com-humanity, to have erected some shed wherein. mission has been held up owing to to accommodate these inen, most of whom are not in the best of health, instead of allowing the refusal of Me. HE Hobson, them to exist in the open in all kinds of Commissioner, Chinese Imperial Ma weather, which everyone shoull know is not ritime" Customs, to sign the Com mission.
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THE PEKING ARREST.
AMICAB E SETTL”AINT IN SIGHT.
[By courtesy of the "Sheung Pa
Peking, 25th August.
conducive to bet'er one's ailments..
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This morning, seventy-two of these men were landed in the Colony. Sixty,sight arrived on. the B-ramer 2 kinnipath from Saigon, and thỏ remaining four from the traits Settlements by the Glungin Detective Sergeant Geo, Walt is having a busy tima tak ng the finger-prints and descriptions of all these, men for the records preparatory to sending them to 'new pastures"
FOREIGN CAPITAL IN JAPAN.
·A GENERAL SURVEY OF ITS" INTRODUCTION In reference to the arrest of the
Reviewing the history of the introduction of alleged Japanese deserter outside foreign capital, the Toya, Keirai remarks that the index of money from abroad in any apple. Legation boundaries in Peking, the cable degree did not begin until after the con- Waiwupy and the Japanese Chargeclusion of the Japin-Chipa War. The earliest d'Affaires will próbably arrive at an Meijs ers was a loan by the government in aniicable sutlement.
CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT.
INQUIRY BY CHINESE MINISTERS,
[By courtesy of 'e "Sheung Po"]·
Peking, 25th August. The Waiwupu has telegraphed to the Chinese Ministers nécredited to Foreign countries to institute in- quiries into and report on the various forms of constitutional government obtaining in those · countries, res- pectively.
CHINESE TELEGRAPHIS.
THE NATIONALIZATIO J. SCHEME.
[By cotirtesy of the "Sheung_fb""}
Peking, 25th August. Almost all the shares in the Chinese Telegraph Administration *have been called in.
The President of the Ministry of Poste and Communications las do- eided to withhold the offer of further premiums for the shares.
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The Russian Navy,
LONDON, 241 August, The Russian Government have adopted plans of a flamburg firm for the construction of new battleships of twenty thousand tons displacement, knots speed, and armed with Iwalve-inch guss.
Wireless Telephony. Mr. De Forrest, who has engaged the Eiffel Tower, has now secured the use of a tower in New York, 68 feet high, as the American' terminal for wireless telephony, not telegraphy as at first reported.
Tater.
Holland and Venezuela. Holland, replying to Venezuela, insists on Venezuela rescinding various decrees harm ful to trade al Curacos:
Morocos.
instanca of borrowing from abroad in the
1870 of one million poundsterling at 9 per cent. interest for railway purposek. Subre. quently, in 1873, the government raised a foreiga loan to the amount of £2,407,000) at 7 per cent, interest for the purpose of buying up the pension boods that were awarded the samurai and others when the feudal system of government was abolished. After the two instances above mentioned there was a gap of many years during which po attempt was made at the introduction of foreign capital. In fact, utilisation of forsig funds was regarded by many with feelings of dread and mingiving.. and as a thing to be avoided rather than encour- aged. While the Japan China, war wat in progress 'Dr. Amiano (who is now the Editor
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HONGKONG OYMKHANA CLUB.
FOURTHI MEETING.
The programme of the founh meeting to be held at the Happy Valley, on Saturday, the 29th inst., (weather permitting) is as follows
NEW ORLEANS" FLOATED.
Information has been received at Singapore that the British steamer. New Orleans, which went alors some time ago in the Polko Laut Birails, has been satsly refloated, and is not the total loss that was expected. She was float. ed off by the Swedish Salvage steamer Pripiteter from Hongkong. The New Orleans is being, patched up and will be towed to Singapore Singapore Fras Press.
1.09 p.m.-FIVE FURLONGS FLAT RACE HANDICAP. For all China ponies. Winsors at the gymkhana meetings this season of race or races other than races confined to sú beription griffins of this or any season and. Tientsin griffins, Jockeys who have not won more than two official racen in Hongkong," THE IMPENDING NAVAL ORISIS, Shanghai or Tientsin allowed: 5 lbs. "Eo- trance fee St. ·ast prize: A cup presented.. sod prize: $15. (Entrance fees to go to winner)
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Mr. Brutton's Kingston, 150 lbs. Mr. W. J. Gressoa's And Patrick, 157 lbs.. Mr. T. F. Hough's Corrin, 145 lbs. Mr. T. F. Rough's Sidier Dhu, 148 bal Mr. H. E. Largo's Blotting Pad, 149 lbs. Mr. P. F. C. Master's Blue Nile, 155 iba. Mr. Medica's Sofrado Rosa, 15a ipx.
** THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN.
NAVAL "scares" took place in 1884 1888, and 1893. In each of these years there was, an autumn session. This year, there is again to be an Autumn session. As history in likely to be repeated, it is well to consider the pro cedure adopted in each year.
THE YEAR 884..
Today's Advertisements.
HONGKONG GYMKHANA CLUB" THE FOURTH MEETING of the Season will be held at Happy Valley, on SATURDAY, 29th August, 1908, commencing at 4 F.M.
The Charge of Admission will be $1.00 for others than Members of the Hongkong Jockey Club ar Gymkhana Club.
Boldiers and Sailors in uniform Half-price." The Committee invite the Ladies of Hong! kong to ba present.
Post entries will be accepted for event No 5. REGINALD F. C. MASTER,
Hon. Sec. and Treasurer.
1788 Hongkong, 26th August, 1908.
IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL. LINE NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN
STEAM FOR
On October 13, 1834, Mr...Gladstons, in an. | SHANGHAI,, NAGASAKI, HIOGO. AND 2.—4.10 p.m.-GYMKhana Stakes. -Value | swer to a question of Mr. W. H. Smith, as ex-
YOKOHAMA Sion Distance one mile. For all China First Lord of the Admiralty, as to the public
ponies. Catch weights at 10 st. 6 lbs. Win-anxiety in regard to our future naval strength,
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THE YEAR 1888....
I now come to 1888,
-pers of an open race of open griffin race | said: "The Admiralty will be prapaɛed in the 5 lbs. extra. Noo-winning subscription course of next month to bring before the griffios allowed 5 lbs Jockeys who have House, in whatever form may appear to be not won more than two official races in most convénient, a statement of their views Hongkong, Shanghai'or Tientsin allowed 5 and Intentions generally on that subject,” lbs. A cup called the Gymkbani Cub will On December 2 the Government moved for be presented at the end of the season to be in return of ships built and building for foar won by the pony scoring most marks in the years past, and announced that four ironclads races for the Gymkhana 'Staken at the gym. would be proceeded with "as rapidly as pos- khapa meetings during the season, counting | sible," and, in addition, five bolted cruisers and 4 points for a first ;a for a second ; and i forten scouts, a third. The benefit of marks alrendy scored to pans with the pony con salo. Any win- ner of the race to carry 5 lbs, extra for each
In that year a discussion took place on win in subsequent, starts for the race, but in December 13 on the shipbuilding programmie. the event of a pooy carrying the penalty not It enabled the First Lord of the Admiralty to. wioning, 2 lbs: to be dedacted next time | say that "next year we hope to present to the he stars: Rach 2 lbs. to remain deducted House a larger and more comprehensive pró, until he wins again when he will carry the gramme, for ear desire is that when we do full penalties without deduction. Penalties move, our move shall be a genuine and stropy accumulative up to 8. Entriace feeons in the sense of enabling us to be in a posi; $5 and prize: $15..., (Half entrance fees to tion to add rapidly and effectually to the naval go to winner.)..
forces of the Empire, and we intend that ex Cakenditure shall be spread over a number of
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THE YEAR 1893...
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All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods ara to be left in the Godowas, where they will be cxamined on the and of September, at 9.30 A.M. all claims must reach us before the 6th of September, 1908, or they will not be recognized,
No Fire Insurance will be effected." Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the
to 1893 the Prime Minister was asked by Lord George Hamilton to follow the preceden! of 1884 to make a statement betura the House adjourned as to the scope and cost of the nee shipbuilding programme of the following year, so that the House might express an opinion before final embodiment, in the estimates of 1894-5 This was refused, so that the leader of the Oppositi in had to ask for a day to dis-undersigned. cuss the policy of the Government.
Marks at present: Earthquake, comb, 4; Homocea, 43 Blue Nile, 3; Astral; Mr. Dryandost's Eunt quake, 161 thi Mr. Dryasdust's Coxcmb, 15 lbs. Mr. F. H. May's Astral, 150 lbs. Mr. Reinbek's Marylard, 151 lb1. 3-4,0 p.m.-WELTER RACE-Half a mile,
For Chioapies, hacks and polo ponies past. ed as such by the committee of the Cipb. Catch weights 13st. To ba, rid len by rides who have been the fan sido owners of such ponies for at least one calendar men' im. of the Toyo Keinut) cime forward with a
mediatef · pre:eding the gymkhana and who proposition in which he advocated the
have never won an efficial race io Hongkong
Do December 9, 1833, the twelve o'clock. raising of the sales ary war expenditure or China. Open to members of the jockey role was suspended, and Lord George Hamil by means of 'à foreign.loan. This, however,
Jan who was First Lord of the Admiralty ́et": and 'old Clubs and members of both ser evoked a chorus of pro'ests from all sides, and,
vices as well as to members of the Gym-the time of the Naval Defence Act ie 1889, Da Amano's proposal was strongly condemned
khana Club. Winding ponies in the welier se to move! as jeopardising the independence of the country races at the 18; 2nd and 3rd gymkhanasko and likely to bring it to the position of debt. this reason to carry 7 lbs. extra for each win. ridden Egypt. Such was the general view reballies accumulative. Entrance fee S. prevalent amongst the people at the time
1st prize: prosented and prize: $29. «regarding the "introduction of foreign capital'
trance less la go to winner.) But the successful conclusion of the war with Mr. W. B. Elwes Kirkdale, ost. China, and the recognition of Japan by ther. L. K. Leesba's Soudan (late Forlar), 140 st world as a strong Power in the Far East, swept Mr. G E. Morrell's Kirkguoznon, 13.0 st away the old-shioned ideas as to the introduc- ton of foreign capital and heralded the dawo of a new era. In 1897 43 million you worth of
domestic losa bonds were sold abroad; in 1899 a loan of a million yen sterling, bearing 4
per cent, interest, was raised in London, and
three years later so million yen of domestic bands were further sold abroad: The Russo- Japanese War paved the way to a ireer access to foreign capital; During the three years end- ing 190h foreign loans to the tune of 1,000 mil. hon yea were raited not only in London, as was formerly the case, but in Paris, New York, and Berlin as well.
Bide by side with the introduction of foreign
money by the Government a similar venture hy pri a'e concerns has met with success. The total amount of foreign capital borrowed by the Government and private organisations during the past decade will not fall below 1,300 or 1,400 million yen. The acquisition by Japan of 395 million yea,of war jodamnity from China benefitted the country as much as it injured economic circleṛ, Again the policy of keep. ing in londog the fademoity fund received from China considerably raised the financial credit of Japan in the eyes of foreign capitalisti. This must have been the reason that the sales of 40 million yen of boods in London in 1897 and the raising of a load fir, to millions in the same muket in 1893 met with signal, success. Thaachievement of Treaty' Hevision, the conclu- sion of the Anglo-Japanese Alf anco, and other events that fallowed have contributed towards enhancing (be position of Japan, financially at well as politically. The great riadiness with which the forel ̧n: capitalist responded to Japan's call for capital during the late war with Fussia will be still `vivid in the
Mulai Hafid has been proclaimed Sultan memory of many. There can be liste ques at Tangier amid papular rejoicing.
While it is expected that France will con
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elongkong, zóch August, 1908. ·
SIRANDING OF THE “PATROL"
"PROTECTOR-T THE RISCURI
That, in the pinion of this House, it is ben the country and the continued protection of cessary for the maintenance of the security of British interesis and commerce, that a cop (Ensiderable addition should at once be made to steamer Patrol is badly ashore on the rest off ti is stated oo good authority, that the cable
the Navy. This House, therefore, calls upon | Tanjong Ares point, and that she was going her Majesty's Government to make, balore. the full speed when she struck, reports the Singa Christmas Recess, a statement of their inten- | pore Free Press of 22nd inst.. tions, in order that immediate action may be taken thereon.”
4 -5.00 p.m.-ONE Mile Flat Race Handi- CAP-Far China ponies'sub.cription griffi of any season and all podies entered in the Hoogkong Griffin Staker andfor the Tientsio Stakes at the Hongkong Jockey Club Meet ing 1908. Jockeys who have not won more, than two official races in Hongkong, Shang. hai or Tientsin allowed slot Entrance fee $5.25 piz: A cap presented. ..and prize: Sas. (Entrance lens to go to winner.) Mr. fryasdust's Pones, 152 169, Mr. R. Hanc ck's Chanticleer, 157 lbs. Mr. H. W. Kenny's Resignation. 153 lbs. Mr. Medico's Sofrano Rose, 150 lbs.. 5.5.20pm.-BENDING RACE-For all Ching ponies. Entrance fee 51, 1st and and Prizes presented by the Club.
Post Entries.
6-5.40 p.m-ONE MILE AND A QUARTER
FLAT RACE HANDICAP. For all China ponies. Jockeys who, have not won more Than two official races in Hongkong, Bhang hai or Tientsin. allowed 5 lbs. Entrance fee $5. 1st pite: A cup presented. 2nd prize: $15. (Entrance fees to go to winter). Mr. Darius' Rubber Tree, 157 lb", Mr. Brutton's Compton, 150 lbs.
Mr. Dryasdurt's Earthquake, 16, 1bs,
Do. Coxcomb, 160 lbs.
Mr. W. J. Giesson's Ard l'atrick, 157 lbs, Mr. T. Hough's Comic, 145 lbs.
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$idier Dhú, 148 lbs. Mr. H. W. Kenny's Resignation, 148 lbs,” Mr. H. E. Lurgu's Blotting Pad, 145 lbs. Mr. R. F. C. Master's Blue Nile, 157 lbs. Mr. F. II. May's Astral, 157, Ibs. Mr. G. E. Morrel's Mainstay, 150 lbs. Mr. Reinbek's Maryland, 397 lbs.
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that, in the opinion of this House, it is a Mr. Gladstone moved, as an amendment,
primary duty of the responsible Ministers of the Crown to make adequate provision for the naval defence of the Empire and the protection of its interesia, and this House relies on her Majesty's advisers to submit to Parliament fit tog proposals in due time and measure to se cure that end."
The Dutch steamer Sarle Dorzo passed the Patrol lying on the re:f on the trip down from signalled "Do you want help?" and received Balik Fapan, and slowed downƐ Capt. Kock
the reply "No." He then hoisted" Will report you to your ownow," and continued his voyage,
It is a coincidence that CaptainSimmonds sat as an assessor on the recent marios court of inquiry into the stranding of the New Orlean, in the same vicinity.
There is a probability that the salvage It will be remembered that the programme | steamer Protector, which bas successfully flost-
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of 1894, the Spencer programme," constituted ed the New Orleans, will pigcned to the assist ON and AFTER FRIDAY NEXT. "one of the largest on 'record-viz, an increaseance of the Patrol.
of Personnel by 6,200 men, and the laying down of seven battleships, aix cruisers, and two sloops.,
CONCLUSION.
It is understood that the Patrul struck during the night, and the accident' was witnessed..
There was a rumour in town last evening that she had been got off. The reels round, this cussigo during December has been the case in the abip may have suffered considerable 1. Parliamentary action by means of a dis-neighbourhood are generally hard, coral and
all three years,
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damage.
A CLUB FOR COLONIALS,
A MEMBERSHIP OF 2,503.
After experiencing some considerable diffi cally in obtaining a suitable site for their at length secured splendid accommodation in headquarters, the Imperial Colonial Club have.
the heart of London clubland.
4. The organisation and sok of the Navy League should therefore be devoted to bring ing the public demands to a head in November with a view to Parliamentary action in Decem-- bar. Before November we ought to have the United Service Club, is to be their home, and No. Fa, Piccadilly, the old quarters of the fallest evidence as to the manner in which the already painters.and decorators are busy get Germo programime is maturing:
ting the premises ready for the opining ceremony, which takes place on August 8, sayi
the P. M. G.
THE COUNTER PLAN OF CAMPAIGN:TAN In regard to this matter we have to consider how the various forces which brought about a
At the present time the membership of the reduction in past years are now going to work. Cruisers are to be called in question on the club comprising both sexes, numbers over assumption, that an international agree. 2:500, had this total le being added to daily. ment can be brought about exempting com- Practically everybody of note in the social and merce from capture. This can easily be political world-more especially those who Colonies—are luteresting themselves actively the plan is very clever. The designs are being
tinn that, this, current; once set in motion, THE bistoric mansion Burley Hall, near Oak. will continue to w in greater volume and ham, has been gutted by fire. The loss is with ever-increasing speed, though it may be estimated at £50,000. Among the house party tinue her policy in Morocco regardless of subject to periodical fluctuations. It is the at the time of the disaster was 'Mr. Winston | disposed of. As regards large armericed ships have been brought into close touch with the the change of Sultans, the French Govern fundamental principle of economics that capital Churchill, who, in assisting the firemen, had a mental organs agree that Mulai Halid cantould move in the direction where a higher narrow escape. Much historic tapestry, letters not be recognized until a new European site of interest prevails. In Japan there are from Oliver Cromwell, and other refice have conference has met and contented to con many ondertakings such as railways, harbour beeu destroyed. clude an agreement with him.
works, and general industries, which are awaiting development, and for these pur. poser Japao is prepared to pay 4 higher rate of interest on capital borrowed then
Macedonia.
Great Britain lias taken no steps to recall the British gendarmerie officers in Macedo n'a; preferring to await the conclusion of a unanimous international agreement,
prevails in Europe and America. The wider the knowledge the foreign capitalisi possesses as regards Japan the greater the amount of for eign funds that will be introduced into the country. It is tins that there has been a check to the influx of foreign money of late owing to combination of various causes, but it is noth
but a passing phenomenon, Figan are out moinment to the Japanese dead at Port Arthur wanting that an improvement has already set in The Wreath is skid to be air, by zift, and to be and there is no doubt that the introduction of beautifully, chiselled. It bears the Inscription foralgo Capital will in the future take place From the Russians to the brave men of the with more vigour and activity than ever before, Japideas Navy who fall at Port Aathur, són faß in Chronicia.
RUSSIAN naval officers have subscribed for wreath of silver flowers tó by hung on the.
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SHIPPING AND, MAILS
MAILS DUR Canadian (Empress of Japan) 27th lost.- Indian (Lightning) aStkiost. Indian (Namsang)} 4th prox;"
The C. P. R. Cola ss. Emárás of India left Yokohama at 3 pm, os 24th inst, for Vic toria and Vancouver,
The SilkezRMS; Empress of China, which left Hongkong on 25 b.ult., and Yokobama, du ard inst, arrived in New York on and last, the making a trapeit of sg days from Hongkong did so daru from Yokoh
called in question, and if this campaign is in the movement, and are energetically backed brought to a hand in the winter the whole pre-op by representative Colonials, gramme may be delayed, on the ground that The club will be in every way thoroughly up the designs are not ready or improvements to date, being fitted with all the latest improve bave been suggested. The point, therefore, to meats for the comfort and convenienca of mem- lasjat on new is that the designs must be got
|bers, both indios and gonflemen......... ready, so that the ships can be laid down at the
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sitting for his portrait to the Australian artist, His Majesty the King has graciously granted GYMKHANA DINNER
Mr. Lambert, and the painting will bold a con: spicuous place in the club, while the Prince and Princess of Wales have also consented to A COOLIE, Leang Shui, who was found in “sit for their portraits to another Colonial artist, possession of nine pieces of clothing, whịch | Mr. Longstaff. wore suspected to have been stolen, was in the The Canadian Guild, at the suggestion of Police Court, this morning, ordered to pay a Lady Tale, a prominent Canadian, are, for One of Si.. He had no money, and went to libing two rooms, and other Colonies are likely gaol for fourteen days." Lance-sergeant Purden to follow suit, an atrasted the man at about three o'clock thle Nagallations are being entered morning on the praya. When he was asked | secure No. 1. Hamilton place, the what the contained ba tiņllad': “ Mona : the fais Mr. George Horong, as (arth of rear
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