Intimation.
LIMITED.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH MONDAY FEBRUARY 1 1909.
to Y50,000,000 in the coming fiscal year. Thi Government originally intended not to float soy loans for Formosa, but it was found necessary to sanction flotation for indus trial purposes. The sum curtalled from the estimates, of ordinary expenditure was V3600,000 and that curtailed from the
Celegrams
“ HONGKONG TELEGRAPH "
SERVION
GREAT FIRE AT TAI- SHA-TAU.
FORTY FLOWER BOATS. DESTROYED.
Telegrams.
ONGKONG TELEGRAPH
BERVICE
INTERNATIONAL OPIUM
COMMISSION AN TUAN FANG UPHOLDS MONOPOLY SYSTEM.
which is probably not linlf explored as yet and whose richness, is to a great extent pro blomatical. That hinterland is in process of being opened up mainly by private enter prise but also with the assistance of the Government and what it will mean to Manila. is already a foregone conclusion. The great A. S. WATSON & CO., aim and end of the present exposition is to interest the people of the United States in the country and its products. But there is also the greater problem of inducing the natives to interest themselves in the wealth of their own country. Since the United States took possession of the Philippine Islands Dearly eleven years ago, the principal local product seems to have been demagogues, agitators, spouters and ranters determined to live at the public expense, and a mass of petty politicians who are not concerved with facts when denouncing the Government, Irish nien are frequently, debated upon the expected natural increase of out at the pleasure resort of Tai-Fang opened the International.
ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.
HIGH-CLASS 'CONFECTIONERY.
We have just unpacked our NEW SEASONS CONFECTIONERY imported from the leading London, Parisian and American
Houses.
CADBURY'S CHOCOLATES.
IN FANCY BOXES:
LIVES.
extraordinary estimates was V1,600,000. In addition to the sums postponed by the late Cabinet, the Government had post poned works to the amount of Y168,000,000, For the development and improvement 500 GIRLS AND 300 OTHERS LOSE THEIR of the rallways the Government expects to obtain Y7,500,000 from the railway profits and has decided to borrow Y9,000,000. from the Currency Adjustment Fund and Y11,700,000 from the Deposit Bureau, of the Financial Department for about five years at the rate of 5 per cent. 1 The increase in the Customs, revenue is a tremendous conflagration broke
scribed as the most inveterate opponents of trade. As for the amalgamation of the any constituted authority, but there is a Formosan Customs revenue with that, difference between Irishmen and Filipinos, from the Imperial Customs, the Govern Whereas the former spends his spare time ment had decided upon this measure for in matters political and regards them as a the sake of administrative convenience, form of relaxation with a spice ¿f danger in it, 'Referring to the impression of Marquis the latter makes politics his whole business Katsura's speech in introducting the Badger and as he is not generally considered worth a commercial writer in the Kobe betald statea powder and slot by the Government he goes that in financial circles it was favourably from bad to worse until the officials have to received and the country's foreign trade for take cognisance of his wild imaginings. In the the current year has made a promising start.. meantime, however, his false patriotism has Bankers, it is observed, continue to have
rich cash idle, there being no large demand for money. Under these circumstances
probably led others of his kidney. to regard CHOCOLATE ALMONDS, CHOCOLATE labour as a mere futility of wasted energy
some bankers are urging that the male of WALNUTS, CHOCOLATE DE LA and only compatible with ignorance, and so
the seed is aown broadcast against the digof-interest on deposits should be lowered, to REINE, VIENNA CHOCOLATE gedy of labour on the land. As a matter of some extent, and certain small banks have already begun to take this course. Accord others, in Great Variely.
ing, however, to Mr. Nagata, President of. the Naniwa Bank, it is uncertain whether or not the casiness of the money, market will continue for long severa. concerns are making efforts to introduce foreign funds, but capitalists abroad are by no means" free from anxiety yet as to the financial
FULLER'S CONFECTIONERY COCOANUT TAFFY ALMOND
TAFFY,
CREME APRICOTS, SUCRE DE LA CREME CARAMELS, PEPPERMINT
LUMPS, MARSHMALLOW BALL'S
kc.,
ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS.
fact, the real ignoramuses are the blind leaders themselves, who wilfully refuse to recognise the advantages they enjoy as the putcome of the American occupation. Near by all the privileges that the native has been granted to-day have come to him since the former sovereign power retired in favour of the United States. Money has been
poured out in improving the general cond! tions with a lavish hand. Roads and com- munications have been established between
all the principal centres Railways are extending in every direction. The poorest child has the means of acquiring a western education brought to its very door, and hundreds of school teachers from 'America have been imported to work out, the salva- A. S. WATSON & CO., tion of the country. Scientists are engaged in teaching the people the value of the LIMITED,
islands in regard to minerals, agriculture and commerce. With all these things provided the native who decries American rule is spurning the hand that seeks to lead him out of darkness into 'light. And the grim humour of it all is that the American [28 Government has so far not made a penny out of the business. With a soil such as that in the Philippines, there is no reason why the islands should not long ago have been self-supporting, capable of meeting all the food requirements of the people, but the day is far distant when such a dealderatum will be reached. It is estimated that the rice
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conditions in Japan. Until foreigners are willing to invest funds in Japan for lengthy terms, the financiers here can never be fully
[From Our Own Correspondent.]
Shameen, fat February,
p.m.
At ton o'clock on Saturday night,
sha-tau,
Over forty flower boats were burnt to the water's edge.
Five hundred and sixty girls and about 300 others lost their lives.
[By courtesy of the "Sheing Po."]
Canton, 31st January. On the night of the 30th inst, between 9 and 11 o'clock, a fire broke out in Choy Kee's flower-boat
at Tai-sha-tau.
The entire fleet of flower-bonts was destroyed. *
The number of those who have perished in the flames and others who have been injured is large.
Later.
The Red Cross Society, Canton representatives of the charitable in stitutions, officials and the Water But despite the uncertainly of the Police proceeded to Tai-sha-tau position several companies and musicipalities where the scene presented by the ale likely to commence to float loans or issue
at ease.
debentures at an early date with a view to developing or improving their business, and in that case the money market will cease to be so easy, if it does not actually become light. In this connection, the Asali con tends that the foreign loans which have been introduced by the Kanegasucht Spio. ning Company and other concerns, of late, have been of an extremely unfavour. able nature. It especially criticises the short- ness of the terms and the requirement of guarantees of repayment by influential bank- rs. If, the journal remarks, the money markát should fortunately happen to be favourable on the expiration of these short terms, the companies concerned may be able to consolidate the loans without great dif. ficulty, but if the conditions are unsatisfactory they may lose heavily. Under such circum
holocaust was simply heart-rending
Over 170 bodies, charred and singed beyond recognition, and some partially burnt, have been re-
covered.
Many other dead bodies remain to lin recovered..!!
+
THE LATE MR. J. M. 4.
SILVA'S WILL.
„A FRIENDLY ACTION.
ᏱᏗ
A very interesting case which was described as a friendly action was brought before the Chief Justice in the Supreme Court this after- good.
The Raltor will not undertake to be regmudible for supply will not provide for the wants of the stances, it is natural that banks should be reAntonia Placé da Silva) for. determination by
any rejected MB,, tior to return any Contribution.
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come.
common people for at least 15 years tocant to guarantee despite the commissions How far this Carnival at Manila will which they obtain. The Asahi consequently help the people to recognise the fact that concludes that the time has not yet ar food_for_the_flulation of foreign loans God helps those who help themselves and enable them to conjure up the picture of a With regard to Kobe's foreign trade it is dependency able to stand alone and secure stated that during last year it showed a the respect of the world remains to be seen, decrease of over 20 per cent, in exports and It is all very well to induce skilled observers 23 per cent. in imports in the transactions. with Asiatic countries, as compared with to cross the ocean in order to report upon
last year. In the transactions with 'Euro what they find to be the actual conditions pre. vailing in the archipelago. These observers pean countries there was a decrease of 27 will report faithfully, but if there is no sign that per cent.. in exports and 6 per cent in im the natives are co-operating with the Govern ports, and in regard to American countries the decreases were 21 per cent. in exports
This was an origipating summoda' brought by the plaintiff. (João Maris Place da Silva) against the defendant (Maria Court of some questions upon the construction of the will of the late J. M. A. da Silva. The action, as stated by Sir Henry Berkeley, K. C.,
CHINESH GOVERNMENT DETERMINED TO
*SUPPRESS OPIUM HADIT,
[From Our Own Correspondent.]
Shanghai, 1st February, 3.10 p.m.
His Excellency Viceroy Tuan
Opium Commission at the Palace Hotel to-day.
The attendance was limited to the official delegates representing Europe and America, and the gentlemen of the Press
Anglo-Portuguese School.
·FIRST DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES.
INTERESTING ADDRESSES AT THE
CLUB LUSITANO,
On the completion of the twenty-fifth year of? existence, the Victoria Auglo-Torlugpess
School beld its first annual distribution. prizes at the hall of the Club Lusitano, kindly lent for the occasion, on Saturday, aftár nood. With the Resistance of frinade the entrance" and bail of the Club hour very tastefully decorated, the national of Portugal and England predomin Tho_ball "was crowded with an interes gathering of parents of the c children friends of the school. Among the thorough-
y representative assembly we noted the Right Rev. Bishop D. Pozzanį, who presided, Mr.
B.
C. Wolfe, Inspector of Schools, Mr. B Leiria, Comul for Portugal and Brazil, and
Mrs. Leiria, Dr. Amos P. Wilder, U. S. Consul- General, Mr. F. Funatau, Consul for Japan, and i Mr. Funate, Mrs. von Winkler, Mrs: Rozario, Mr. Ho Fook, Mr. 1. L. de S. Alvay," pre-i idant of the Club Lusitano, and Miss Alves, Club sed their wives, Rev, Fathers P. de María, members of the General Committee of the
P. Gabardi, Noval, and Watson, R.C.. Nival Chaplain, Rev. Brothers Christian and Cor The Viceroy, in the course of anelius, St. Joseph's College, Mr. K. Dealy, lengthy and impressive introductory headmaster, Queen's College, Dr. G. H. L Fitzwilliams, Messrs. F. Gaudet, C.C. Corvetb, address, extolled the monopolistic M. E. Machado, and Mrs, and the Misses system in dealing with the sale of Loureiro. opium and urged that the special
treaties in this connection should be revised in order that the monopoly principle might be adopted by China...
J.
Before ite commencement of proceedings,
title Laura Figueiredo presented Mrs. Leiria
with an exquisite bouquet of flower
The programme opened with the rendering of the march "Star and Stripes" by, the ex: cellent band of the Sociedade 'Philarmonica
whose members kindly, assisted to enliven ins proceedings during the afternoon. At the con
Mr. J. L. de S. Alves said:-My Lord Bis-
His Excellency emphasised the clusion of the march, sincerity of China in her determina-top, Ladies and Gentlemen,As president of the Club Lusitano it behoves me to welcome tion to suppress the opium habit.
you bete upon such áu quspicious occasion. I At the conclusion of the Viceroy's have no desire to loflict myself, an you
with speech the French Consul made ap-loog address, and will therefore proceed at plication to the effect that the pro-allotted to me by calling upon my friend, Con- ceedings of the Commission should. sul Leiris, to address this distinguished gather be conducted, through the medium of the French language.
once to fulfil that part of the agreeabla duty
B
Bishop Fozzoni-Ladies and Gentlemen,~- Before my friend, Consul. Leiria, addresson you, I will ask him to permit me to ruky a few words, f,wish to express the great pleasure it bas, given me to come here and preside at a function so pleasing to us all in every suspect. re-thank the management of the school for the
The Russian Consul seconded. 'No action, however, was taken on the motion and the point still mains undecided.
Henceforth the deliberations of
the delegates will be conducted in private.
Bishop Brent, of Manila, was elected to preside over the meetings of the Commission,
1.
JAPAN AND GERMANY,
́AN IMPROBABLE REPORT. [By courtesy of the "Sheung Po.")
Peking, Slet January.
opportunity they have given me in being able to say how much I am obliged to you, ladles and gentlemen, for the interest you manifest in the offerts which are being directed in the cadeavour to impart Christian education to the youth of Hongkong. Invited by the headmin - tress, and assisted by the manager of the school, very Rev, Father de Maria, I conducted an ex- amination in Christian doctrine at the school, Applause)Lam glad of this opportunity to state publicly that in the knowledge of the Christian doctrine, I have found the school as efficiently taught as it has been in the subjects. prescribed under the Grant-in-aid Code, an to which Mr. Wolle will be able to speak with better authority than I can. So satisfied am I with the result of the examination that I am offering a little prize for Christian doctrine to-day, which I will ask the headmis
subject in the school. With the names of the other prominant speakers before us, I have no desirate detain you any longer as I feel certain all of us are most anxious to listen to what
The Waiwupu learns that an al-tress to award to the girl who is best in that on behalf of the plaintiff, is a friendly one. Siriance is about to be formed between- Henry Berkeley, K.C, who was assisted by Mr. H.K. Holmes, appeared for the plaintiff, while Mr. H. E, Pollock, K.C., with Mr. Gomes (of the firm of Otto Kong Sing) represented the
defendant.
Following are the questions:-
1. What estate or interest does the defendant take in the chatiels and effects mentioned in the 5th paragraph of the will of the said fro Maria Antonia de Silva, deceased,
2. If the defendant takes a life interest in
Bingle Copine, Dally, len senis: Weekly, twentyment in securing the prosperity and permaand 14 per cent. in imports, No explane- the said chattels and effects (determinable on
five cents (for cash only).
The Hongkong Celegraph
HONGKONG, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1909.
MANILA CARNIPAL.
ant
3. What estate or interest does the dafend-
4. If the defendant takes a life interest in
ence of new industries the real value of such an exposition as that which opens to-morrow will tion is offered for all these decreases although re-mariage) what, if any, inventory should be. signed or undertaking as to safe custody. to a large extent be lost. At the same time we have a shrewd notion as to the causes should be given by bar in respect thereof, we fully appreciate the motives which have which led to the fall in Asiatic exports and induced the Government to support the ex-imports while the trade with Europe and hibition and the hope of all interested in the America probably suffered from a variety of scheme will be that the natives may be reasons which it would be unprofitable to roused from their lethargy and led to that enter into. The commercial, outlook, how state of mind which is necessary for the ever shows an easier, tone and the caution exhibited by the Japanese banks should future welfare of the American Colony.
make for stability and confidence.
TRADE IN JAPAN,
Japan and Germany.
Great interest is evinced by the Government of China in watching the progress of negotiations,
TIBET.
most surely be very interesting addresses. (Applause.)
Consul Loirla sald:-My Lost Bishop, Ladies and Gentlemen,-1 appear before you this afternoon in an entirely novel sole for It is not often that a Consular official combines. with his duties those of a principal of a. school as I have been asked to act for the nonce to day. The modern conception of the "occupier, of a Consular incumbency, however, is mol only that of the representative of his country in that to which he is accredited, but also that of a commercial agest, an intelligencer, and, fo
mis-short, that of a Jack-of-all-trades, under which
MISSIONARY INVASION. [By courtesy of the "Sheung Po"]
Poking,, 81st January. The British Minister in Peking take in the Testator's leasehold properties. has applied for permission for such leasehold properties (determinable on re-sionaries to proceed to Tibet for the marriage) is she entitled to the enjoyment of the purpose of evangelisation, whole thereof in specie or should the plaintif, as executor, take the rents and profit's thereof '(excepting such messsage as may for the time being be occupied by the defendant) and pay the same, after deducting Crown rents, rates, ordinary repairs, insurance and other gaipgs, to the defendant..!
5. What estate or interest does the defendant take in the shares of the Testator in Public Companies, and what, if any, transfers of such shares should be made by the executor.
6. What person or persons should. bave the custody, of the Testator's collection of coins
referred to in the said will. ·
The case was adjourned,
RETURN of visitors to the City Hall Library and Museum for the week ending the 31st January, 1909 :--
Library. Museum?:- Non-Chinese.................... 437 247
SHIPPING AND MAILS:
MAILE DUE. American (Nippon Maru) Sih inst. American (Siberia) 6th lost. Indian (Latsang) 8th inst.
latter denomination that also, I suppose, of a
school-master. Not that I suppose, is it be
imagine,
car
Heved, a Consul possesses the omniscience of the gods, but like most people with whom Nature has been bountiful in her disposition of the gilt of vanity, Consuls,'T with the sad deficiency of modesty, strogate to themselves tain prominesce in public functions to which they may not justly have a claim, My want of modesty, I suppose, is responsible for the ongemess with which I seized upon the oce casion to appear in my present role, when I The CP..R. Cols sa. Empress of India was approached to present to you the first left Vancouver pm, on 28th alt, for. Hong public annual report of the Victoria Anglo- kong wis the usual Ports of Call, Portuguese School That report, which for The P. MS, S. Co's $5. Alla with the ashes lateresting reading, from an educationa American Mail, which left Hongkong on and
The sa, Rubi left Manila on goth ult, after noon, and is dus bere op ret insi, at 8 p.m.
ult, arrived in San Francisco on ath pit, point of view, is submitted by the headmistress Manila on 30th ult., and will sail from that port permission I have pleasure is reading l
The T. K. K. 11 Nippen Maru actived at of the school, Mr. D. A. Cordeiro, With your
HEADMISTRESS'S REPORTIN for Hongkong on 3rd fast, between 4 and 6 p.m.
Started in 1884 by the late Mr. Claudio ), da The Java-China-Japan Lijo sa. Tiipanas left Batavia for this port via Mantok on 27th alt, Silva, with Mrs. Silva un auslatant, the Victoría p.m., and may be expected here on 8th inst, am Anglo-Portuguese School anrolled įbros names The Java-China-japan Lijn 11. Tillasjad lehon the issugural day twenty-five years ago,. Batavia for this port era Mustok 68-29th alt.
Few people have a clearer conception of the real value of advertising than the average American and the lengths, he will go in order to create interest in his wares or his
LOCAL AND GENERAL.. country is amply manifest in the Manila
Some interesting explanations relating to Carnival which will be formally opened to the financial position of Japan were given HRR Excellency Lady Lugard's condition her morrow afternoon. It must be with some by the Assistant Minister of Finance at a slightly improved during the last 48 hours. pangs of friendly jealousy that those en meeting of the House of Representatives CAPTAIN F. S. Butcher, Royal Garrison trusted with the cares of official adminis. held on the 23rd ult. It is clear from the Artillery, on arriving home from Hongkong, tration in Hongkong will regard this Carnival summerised version of the statement which where he was Adjutant of the Artillery com on which money has been expended like appears in the English papers published in panies manning the defences of that naval water and guests galore have been invited to Japan that the Ministry is determined to base, takes up duty in the Eastern District.. cross the seas at the expense of the promoters place the finances of the country on a sound Tux Adaralty have selected the protected in order to describe the event. That the basis at the earliest possible moment, and cruiser Andromeda, which is refitting at Devon cost to the city of the exposition will be at the same time to induce the confi.port Dockyard, to convey the crew of the 'armoured croiser Warrier to Hongkong to exceedingly great is a matter of certainly, dence of foreign investors in the pros relieve the present crew of the Bedford, but none can doubt that the fillip given to perity of the industries of Japan which is to be re-commissioned by Capt. E. trado will fully repay the originators, And On the subject of the Budget the Minister Fitzherbert for another term of service on the it is in looking to that result that the Ame-addressed a series of replies to one of the China. Station. Tho' crow will embark at ricans are prepared to make the Carnival a'] members who presented questions regarding Devonport on Feb. 2. notable success. Of course, it may be as the policy of the Japanese Government in Tus Mayor of New York has summarily THE Admiralty sangunce the appointments of aumed that during the week of the revels respect of loans, ele. The Minister is stated revoked all licences for cinematograph exhibi. Sub-Lieutenants-A. E. P. Lyate, to the King urado generally will be at a standstill except to have explained that the abandonment of tions throughout the city. It is announced Alive, additional, to date Jan. 9, and for the in the exhibition itself, but visitors will ob the policy of raising loans was decided upon that he will not isane any fresh licences unti-Virago, on recommissioning; F. W. Crave tain an idea of the vast resources of the not merely because the present market.com satisfied that adequate precautions are taken to the Ring Alfred; additional, to date Jan. 9 archipelago which no amount of book study ditions were uncertain but in order to place against firs. Cinematograph shows have grown and for the Handy, on recommittoniegs-E could afford. It is in that respect that the national finances on a firmer basis. For recently into a gigantic enterprise in the Unit Dealso, to the King Alfred, additional, to Maolla looks forward hopefully and con the current fiscal year, the proportion of ed States, and 550 of them have been attracting date Jan. 9, and for the Fams, on recommis fidently to the future of the islands. And the total consolidation fund of about crowded houses daily in New York alone, sigolog, all to take passage in the lawkes The practice shoot of the No... Company, Clergymen have protested to the authorities D. P. MacGregor, to the King Alfred for the HKVC (or the Blake Shield fixed for Thurs It is in that respect that Manila ocY100,000,000 which was applied to the against the Improper character of some of the Hart, and F. Rattey, to the King Alfred, for day, 4th lost, has been allered to Wodnesday, cupies a position so infinitely superior to repayment of the principal of loans was exhibitions Performances on Sundays have the ants, both reappointed on recommlisions fast and will take place at King's Park that of Hongkong. Manila has a hinterland | some Y37,000,000. This would be increased been definitely abolished,
· Range commencing at 9:39 pm -ing, undated, f
Chinese
* 33415,191
Trial 200 641): 15,438
p.m., and may be expected here on 8th inst, a.m, After carrying on the school, which was dialgn. The P&O.5. S. Co, sa. Britannia, which ed primarily for children of Portuguese, parente expected to arrive here on 4th fast, at noon, age, for a few years, Mini Silva mile of the
is
will leave for Shanghai as soon as possible after founder, died. Whereupon Mr. Silva left, the Colony and the school passed under now mane her rival with the next English fail,
The Royal Packet S. N. Co.'s 1 ■ Van Floors | agement In 1889 with go pupils on the roll. By left Singapore for this port on soth ulls pm this time application had been made for the and may be expected here on sih lust, zod will leave for Mac10 and Singapore on the same day, ma
school to ha recognised kcbgals under Government Continued to remain, so since Miss CM. Naronhs, principal assistant of headmistress who, in turp eller, Mr. D. A. Cor