Telegrams.
'HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
BERVICE.
CHINESE IN JAVA..
THE NATURALIZATION QUESTION.
[By courtesy of the " Sheung Po"}
Poking, 19th March... The Chinese Minister in Holland hus sout a telegraphio reply to the Walwupu advising that the Dutch Government is endeavouring to com- pel the naturalization of Chinese residing in Java is Dutch subjects. on the ground that the mattor is one entirely within the competence of the Governor-General of Java to decide,
SALE OF-OFFICES.
THE RIGENTS PROHIBITION...
[By courtesy of the "Sheung Por]
Peking, 19th March, The Prince Regent is determined" to prohibit the sale. of offices in future
"PRINCE REGENT. ACCESSIBLE TO HIGH OFFICIALS.
[By courtery of the "Sheung, Fo"]“
-Peking, 19th March. After granting audiences to Vice- roys, Governors, Provincial "trea- surers and judges, the Prince Regent has invariably directed them to meet him in his private office where he holds long conversation with "them..
*FOREIGN LOANS. INQUIRY BY THE WAIWUPU,
[By courtesy of the "Sheung Po"] {
Peking, 19th March.
The Waiwupu has telegraphed to the Chinese Alinisters accredited to foreign countries "to ascertain if Chan Pik, the dismissed president of the Ministry of Posts and Com- *munications, lad contracted any foreign loans without the sanction
of Llic Central Government.
CHINESE-STUDENTS.
PREFERENCE FOR JAPAN.
By courtesy of the "Shoung - Po"]
Peking, 19th March, The Central Government has despatched a telegram to the Chinese Minister in Tokio to arrange with the Japanese Government for an' increase to the limit of the number
of Chinese students permitted to attend the Naval College, ·
It is found top expensive to send atv lents to Amorica, and it is pro- posed to send a large number to Japan instead.
SHANGHAI RATEPAYERS.
A BREEZY MEETING.
✪
[From Our Own Correspondent.].. Shanghai, 20th March,
2.50 pm. At the adjourned meeting of rate- payers held at noon yesterday the resolution concerning the culverting of Yangkingpang was, on a show of bands, carried by 211 votes. against 185.
When a poll was demanded a great uproar ensued.
carried out,
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURI
that almost the entire cost would fall upon the second qua shoulders of the Ratepayers, the Council, chlaf. ly on dnancial grounds, falt unable to recome mend that the work should be carried out at that period. The question was shalved for the time being.-N. C. D. News.reg.
SALT SMUGGLING.
JAPANESE AND RUSSIANS
VIMPLICATED.
By courtesy of the "Sheung Po"]
Poking, 21st March.
In consequence of certain Japan ese and Russian subjects being engaged in the salt smuggling traffic, H.E. Heu Shi-chang, Viceroy of the Three Eastern Provinces, has re- quested the. Waiwupu to apply to tho Japanese and Russian Ministers in Peking for an explanation.
RUSSIA AND CHINA.
CHINESE EASTERN RAILWAY.
[By courtesy of the "Sheung Po."]
Peking, 21st March. Some time ago the Russian Authorities insisted on Chinese sub- jects paying duty on goods carried by the Chinese Eastern Railway.
The Waiwupu lias now opened negotiations with Russia.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has directed the Taotai at Harbin to proceed to Peking forthwith in con- nection with the matter.
D
THE PRINCE REGENT.
· TO STUDY ENGLISH
By courtesy of the "Sheung Po"]
Peking, 21st March. The Prince Regent regrets that he is not conversant with the European languages and has especially asked Cheong Tak-y to give him lessons in English.
IMPERIAL FUNERAL.
JAPANESE REPRESENTATION,
[By courtesy of the Sheung: Por]
Peking, 21st March. » Mr. Ijuin, Japanese Minister in Peking, has notified the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that the Japanese Government will be represented at the funeral of the late Emperor Kwang Su by a cortain Prince. NAVAL REORGANIZATION.
"WHEREWITHAL FOR THE . PROJECT.
[By courtesy of the "Sheung Po."]
Peking, 21st March. Prince Su is somewhat perplexed over the difficulties experienced in raising funds for the naval roorgani- sation scheme.
The Prince Regent has expressed as his opinion that, if retrenchment were effected in the yamens in Pak- ing and the Provinces, there need be no anxiety that the funds will not be forthcoming.
NA TUNG. SLIGHTLY BETTER.
· [By courtesy of the "Sheung Po."].
Peking, 21st March. Na Tang has slightly improved," but is still unable to walk.
CANTON, TARTAR GENERAL.
DEPARTURE FROM PEKING, By courtesy of the "Sheung Por
Peking, 21st March. The new Tartar-General for Can- culverting question was defeated by ton left Hankow on 20th inst, and 412 against 311 votes, upon the votes being counted.
Eventually a poll
The original resolution on the
ourre
TChit The cost of the memo
by public subi
TANG SHAOIT
APPOINTED TO THE WAIWUPU
· [By couriery of the" Shrung Po"]=
Peking, 22nd March. On his return to China, His Er. cellonoy Tang Shao-yi will be appoint ed vice-president of the Waiwupu. NAVAL REORGANISATION.
RAISING THE FUNDS.
[By courtesy of the " Sheung Po,""]
Poking, 22nd March. The Prince Begent has instructed Duke Tsai not to importune the ople when raising funds for the Saval Reorganisation, scheme.
CANTON-HANKOW
RAILWAY
THE LOAN AGREEMENT. [By courtesy of the "Sheung Po"]
Peking, 23rd March. The draft of the loan agreement for the construction of the Hunan-Hupch section of
the Canton-liankow Railway has been sign- ed by H.E. Chiang Chih-tung, superintend. ent general of the railway,
Now a certain Minister-is-urging that the final agreement should be drawn up....
"TANG SHAO-YI
RE-APPOINTMENT ON,
PHIS RETURN.
[By courtesy of the "Sheung Pd.
Peking 23rd March. When II. E. Tang Shaoyi returns to China in the course of the current moon, he will again take up his appointment at Commis- sioner General. He will be charged also. with the duty of attending to the scheme for the increase of duties and the abolition of
likia.
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IMPERIAL FUNERAL.
APPROPRIATIONS FOR ENTERTAINMENT.
[By courtesy of the "Sheung. Ab‚"]
Peking, 23rd March." The Waiwupu will appropriate a sum of two hundred thousand taels for entertaining the Foreign Ministers who are to represent their respective countries on the occation of the funeral of the late Emperor Kwang Su. NAVAL REORGANISATION.
EXTENSION OF KIÁNGNAN ARSENAL.
{By courtesy of the "Sheung Po")"
Peking, a3rd March, Admiral Sah has held a conferetice with Prince Sù on the project for an extension of the Kizognan Docks, at Shanghai, in 'coo- function with the naval reorganisation
scheme,
AUDIENCE.
-DATE POSTPUNED.
[By tourtesy of the "Bheung Po"]
Peking, 23rd March. The Prince Regent has altered the date to the ith day of this moon for an audience to be granted to all officials within the Wen Hua Palace.
PETITION BOXES. PEOPLE'S INTEREST.
【By couriety of the " Sheung Po"],
Peking, agrā Mürch.. Some time ago the Prince Regent caused to be erected petition boxes for the people. to drop in petitions and suggestions,
H.E. Hou Shi-chap of the Ministry, shas sum of one thousand
eady
THE OPIUM REVENUE.
HOW TO BE MADE UP. (By courtesy of the "Sheung Po"]
Peking 24th March The Ministry of Finance has telegraphed to all the Provincial authorities allowing them
forty days within which to submit their pro posals for making good the opium revenue which is threatened with extinction,
CHURCHES AND CONVERTS.
CENSUS CALLED FOR
[By courtesy of the Shoung Po1.
Peking, 34th March, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called upon all the Provinces to furnish returns showing the number of churches and cop verts within cacti province...
TANG SHAO YT AUDIENCE BY THE EMPEROR. OF AUSTRIA:
[By courtesy of the "Sheung, Pa."||
1900.
EMEROITANTS:
By courtery of the
OREIGN
Peking. March? The Chinese merchants in Tientsin are indebted to foreign merchants to the extent of fourteen million.tuels,
The Foreign Ministers in Feking have ran presented to the Walwopu that the debt should be considered as under Government.
guaranted. EAN:
The Waiwupu has especially directed Viceroy Yeung Shi-chang to look into the matter:
TYPHOON WARNINGS, The following telegram wers received from the Manila Observatory at the American Con salate General:bunch
March 11, 7.95 pul
5 p.m. Cyclone or typhoon E. of Southern Visayas or Nonbera Miodamao. Moving W or W.N.W.DANGE
3 March 22nd, 11.35 min." Cyclone or typhoon East of the Visayas Islaods incllaing Northward.
Tutte March 23rd, 0.30 a.m.au The typhoon le crossing the Visayas Islands in the form of a shallow depression.
BLOWN ASHORES,
At the upo the afternoont
jandasth the follow
Clog erants will be open for com
ww Entrion limit
can Fleet four, men from the Britiin Figm, four man, from the men from the French
HALFILE -- Cood
QUARTER MILE
TECK
(22) YARDS.
„Post
#HURDLE RACK —130 yards (10 fights) (Pont "entries)***
RELAY RACE.—Teams of 4 from any ship the Americab, sqazdron, Bach compoitier will bun 270 yards,
AFELAY RACE. Open to any ship, regi or departmental corps. Teams of
competitor will jus, 3:0 yards made
OnSTACLE RICE POM optries). PUTTING THE SHOT (Pou entries) Long Tum*==Ramping (Post entries). Long Jump-Standing (Post entries),
THROWING, THE HAMMER AT TUG OF WAR.—Cáich weights" Teams
open to Amintican and French
Teams of to open to any ship, regiment, or * TUG OF WAR.—Catch weights, m departmental corps
RICKBUA RACE Enter by pairs, each ens of a pair to bs of different nationality. To rice 50 yardı" özG man pulling and the other in the; rickiha then cbadge rounds and race back, s
GREASY POLE, Pakin jote
FOUR LEGGED RACE-Eich three entered must consist of a Frenchman, An, American and an Englishmad, BACK RAGEENA
CARGO BOAT WRECKED KEAR HONGKONG NO Ara result of the bad westber which was Peking, 24th March,
experienced outside the harbour the other day, H.E. Tang Shao-yi has telegraphed that car-a-boat, the San On (No. 5, 1131 H) came he has been granted an audience by the Emo gric. The San On left Hongkong early on Wednesday morning bound for Mirs Bay with peror of Austria on the zand fost
a cerge of charcoal, The weather at the time barred from entering for that event on the and
··, RUSSIA AND CHINA, TAXING CHINESE IN MANCHURIA
[By courtesy of the "Sheung Po."]
Peking, 24th March. The Russians are imposing heavy taxes on Chinese goods at Hup hak.to(?).
The Chiness merchants have telegraphed to their principals in Peking to stop making further consignments.
The Ministry of Foreign Affaite is con ducting in a suitable manner the hospitality
** (Winners of events on the first day are de-
ENTERTAINED TO LUNCHEON
18 med favourable, there'WAN a figah wind | day)!! blawing, and the San On made great headway, for the At about one o'clock that afternoon bad Weather was encountered. A higher sea was reasing and, coupled with a strong wind, the vestel became Domanageable. Her sail, was destroyed, and for a time she drifted about at the mercy-of-the-wind and sea. Gradually-the Son On was taken in the direction of Po Taimen from the various ships and those not in
put down at nearly $500.
Brown 7th inst This afternoon,the men of the third squadron this part ware entertained, to louched at the of the United States Battleship Fleet: visiting ss a strong muster of Rice Coume... There was a
must undoubtedly have received a mild sur
fishing island near Caps D'Aguilar, where tho was finally wrecked.” Her crew managed | the know passing up and down Happy Valley to scramble ashore, and later in the day were picked up by a fishing boat and brought backprise to notice the altogether mautical appear
apca imparted to the usually pescatul turf. Co- vers were laid for considerably over a thousand to port, he loss of the boat and fer cargo is
man, whothoroughly appreciated the hospitality and of the Reception Committer, Mr. T, F. Hough, the genial Clerk of the Course, on whom fell the brunt of the work as Secretary of the Re Ception Committes, was, as usual, on the go." During the afternoon, the excellent Band of The Buff enlivened, the proceedings; with ♬ pleasing selections of music, which were much appreciated by their Yankee cousins Later, in the afternoon, athletic sports were held, when the various events were very keenly costested.co
GERMAN MAIL OPIUM CASE.
CAPTAIN TECHNICALLY LIABLE AND FINED
$500,
THE IMPERIAL FUNERAL.
FOREIGN RE"RESENTATIVES.⠀⠀
[By courtesy of the " Sheung. Po."]
The case in which Capt. P. Goshe, of the Peking, 25th March,
German mail steamer Prinssir Alice, was The representative of Russia—a Duke--at charged with being master of a teamer used the funeral of the late Emperor Kwang Sulor the importation of chando, concluded the has arrived in Peking,
other day, at Bingapore, when Mr, de Melle, fourth magistrate, decided that the captain wos The representatives of the foreign Powers technically liable under the ordinance, had number sixteen in all.
that the offence would be met by a fine of $.00, with costs. It is understood that there will be no appeal Mr. Fort appeared for the Opium Farm and Mr. Parkins for the captain. 22
His Worship, after reviewing the evidence, said that it was clear that neither the captain nor the chief officer had knowledge of the contents, of the boxes on the voyage from Shanghai to Singapore. The only persons appearing to have known of the existence of the boxes on board from the very outset were the chief steward Brauns and the baggage.master. Höfiman. The former, with a view to doing a favour to en acquaintance of bit," employed on another ship of the N.D.L., who had written to him to * Shikayat that effect at Mongkong, stated that, who ca the lender at Wansung-bar he heard himself being asked for by a Chiusman who men tiosed the name of his friend and showed him") the two cases, he lisked in his mind the com
extended to the foreign guests."
PRINCE REGENT.
- ASSIDUITY IN STUDIES, [By courtesy of the "Sheung Po."]
Peking, 25th March, The Prince Regent, who has hitherto devoted two hours daily to his studies, is desirous of extending the time to four hours
The Grand Councillors are using every persuasion to dissuade him from carrying out his wishes in this respect.
RETRENCHMENT.
MILITARY EXPEDITIONS
'DISCOURAGED.
[By courtesy of the "Sheung Fb.")
Peking, asth March;
The Ministry of War his issued strict in structions to all the Provinces not to make a pretext of alleged rebellious movements for the despatch of military expeditions unless absolutely necessary.
The object of the instructions is to keep down military expenditure.
NAVAL BASES.
CHEFOO AND TAKU,
[By courtesy of the “Sheung Pa."]
Several tens of memorials have been de- posited into the boxes; gome deal with the subject of Daval reorganisation and other contain auggestions regarding the Banner-naval bases,
man troops.
the
will leave Shanghai on 24th inst. [en
The meeting was forthwith route to the Southern capital]. adjourned until Monday,
| DELIMITATION OF MACAO.
The question of culverting the Yangkingpang INSTRUCTIONS BY THE REGENT. -is-to-come-before the approaching Ratepayers!! Mesling in the form of a resolution empowering the Council to enter intoʻnegotiations with the French Municipal Couuril, and, if the latter is still prepared to defray hall of the cost of the pa. dertaking, the Council is to be authorized to issue
literer-So much-interest is takes to this
[By courtesy of the "Shoung Po."]
Peking, 22nd March. The Prince Regent has given
an additional loan to cover the necessary expedirections to the Grand Council to ject in many quaders that a pamphlet entirely telegraph to H.E. Chang. Jen-chun, devoted to the matter is being inised, while by Viceroy of Canton, advising His Ex- special arrangement. with the Council the reso lution is to come up for discussion/imme cellency that, as the Commissioner diately after the vote upon the Badget, In appointed by Portugal for the letter appearing in this issue dr. E. For delimitation, of Macao, is about to ter set with the arrangements of those who are responsible for the revival of the scheme, arrive, the Chinese Commissioner and it will be readily acknowledged that he should have everything in readiness hai omilled nothing calculated to win favour for his case. Twp grounds for culvening the so as to be fully prepared when the creek are mentioned in the resolution tha Commission opens its sittings, congested condition of traffic in the Nanking Road, and the present Insanitary condition of Yangkingpang. It will be remembered that so
· far back as 1901 a resolution was adopted at the Annual Meeting of Ratepayers, instract- Ing the Council to consider the question of culverting the Yangkingpang, sciing in con.. junction with, and dividing expenses, in so far as they might be defrayed from the public' fonds, with the French Council Inquiries, addressed to the owhere of frontages, in: puren- anca of that resolution; elicited the fact that
•quija hülf their eumbari way, unconditionally, ropuosed to the schema/and us itɔɔwka apparaat)
LEGATION GUARDS..
TO BE WHOLLY WITHDRAWN,
[By courtesy of the * Shoung Po.");
Peking, 22nd March. arrangement has been reached
The Prince Regent is highly pleased with
result of his experiment,
SIR ROBERT HART. --EXPIRATION OF LEAVE...
[By courtesy of the "Sheung Po
Peking, 24th March..
Peking, 25th March....,
Prince Su and Tich Liang have decided to establish the ports of Chefoo and Taku as
INSPECTION OF PROVINCES.
INQUIRY BY THE GRAND COUNCIL
[By courtesy of the "Shoung Po.”]
Peking, 25th March.
The Grand Council has telegraphed to the Sir Robert-Hart's leave of absence for one-high officials in all the provinces asking for year having expired, the Grand Council has their opinion as to the advisability of deput telegraphed to the Inspector General urging ing Centors on a tour of inspection to the his return to Peking.
SHANGHAI SETTLEMENT.
APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION.
· [By courtesy of the " Sheung Po."]
Peking, 24th March. The Foreign residents in Shanghal bare repeatedly applied for an extension of the foreign settlement.
The Walwupu strenuourly opposer: the
demand.
THE LATE CHEUNG PAR-HI
PROPOSED MEMORIALA
(By courtesy of the Sheung
Peking. March,
proposed
Ministry of P
all the Legation Guards in formerly presided
will be withdrawn befo
Provinces,
ZA EX-VICEROY WEL
RECOMMENDED FOR REINSTATEMENT:
(By courtesy of the " Shaung Po.”]~
Peking, agth March,
Yuk Long, one of the Special Commis sioners charged with the duty of welcoming the U.S. Battleship Squadron, has strongly recommended ex-Viceroy Wel Kwang-to for reinstatement.
THE PRINCE REGENT:
AND THE GRAND COUNCIL,
[By courtons of the "Sheung Po"]
tents of his friend's letter with the articles be saw before him, and promptly accepted them without fantber inquiry, kan deng
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Lust night, the man of the U.3.5: Gloveston gave A Minstrel Show at the Theatre Royal, when a fairly large portion of Hongkong's g dite was present. The clever witticisms of the performers kept the audience in a con tinual sinte of laughter, while, the mevaral topical allusions were alen taken in the right spirit During the evening, a few chesthats found their way into the performance; but these did not lose half their pungency la clover hands and were altogether appreciated. The thinks of the Hongkong public are due to the -mann for providing such an excellent entertain-2 (mantimikowo-pasakainga ONE STA
CLOTH DEALER SWINDLED.
POLICE CAPTURE SEVERAL SUBJECTS.
manated noth lost
The list is apponded:-Fifteen table coverk,
¿Aa remarkable story in told of d'most dariorî swindle which was perpetrated in this Colony in the early part of this month. bug 15
The alleged facts which have been placed at MENU SINA NATURAL QUESTION.
kour disposal go to show that'ou (hn 27th of last month a well-dressed Chinaman went to a cloth -One's-experience would Buidly regard that dealer's store at 17%Chung Wo Lass and asked as an improbable, or an incredible proceeding to see the manager. He introduced himself ta on his part. Neither in his subsequent Cop that worthy as a compiadore in the employ of a duct nor in that of the baggage master did foreign firm, and further supplied list of the there appear to be any effort at secrecy, or goods hit.."master" wanted to the manager, circumstance pointing to a knowledge on their part of the existence of opium, in those boxes, The steward, on receiving them from the forty-six table cloths, six pillow slips, thirty- Chinaman, did not take steps to conceal them, four petticoats, eightons-pieces of embroidery. etc, all'amounting to 56182 HERE POLY as he might easily have done had, he saw Get the goods ready" the "Compradors chosen, amidst the recesses, of the ship; but said, "and i will call round for them next he handed them over to the baggage masterweek" The order it will be seen, was no reviewing further evidence, his worship said be general manager of the store went 10% at luggage to be landed at Singapore. After doubt a large ober and believing everything to that the question naturally suggested itself work kad got the things ready, Would the baggage master, if he had any On Sunday, 7th instant, the "compradore suspicion that the cases held opiam, have returned to the store, and being told that every received them back from the hotel runner? and thing was ready gave biders to have the stup having thus received them back, would either taken to his office, which was done. Accom ho or the steward, if they know of the illegality
paoying the "load" were two of the storer of their conduct, have sull allowed them, or folis and the compradore. At the Italian. traces of them, to remain within the eye of Consulate (comes of Ice House and Zeland every one on board thereby endangering Streets) the party came to bali. The com themselves?, The answer to both those ques-
dans seemed to be in the negative. The ordinance laid down that the presumption against the accused in such cases might be rehauled by proof of reasonable precaution For the purpose of such proof, it seemed too mach to require the caplats to acqualet bis subordinates with the revenue and excite lawas of every port at which they might touch PORONA MITIGATINO CIRCUMSTANCES,
Nor did it appear to be essential that a search of the ship should be carried out at frequent intervals in the voyage by the ship's officers to detect illich opium. The ship la question unlike others that had recently come under observation, was a ship plying between Europe and the Far East, and manoed largely, if not were not restricted to Eastern wateis Hence, entirely, by European seamen, its woyages there was hardly sufficient ground for the *pprehension of the secreting illicit articles as board, to necessitate frequent search. The Fagainst smuggling in the case of a tim would differ from that in the case of a Tossa plying regularly andexclusively between Eastern ports. He was, therefore, of opinion, that the Princess Alice had not arred much, if at all, in that respect.
pradore led the way into the building, followed by the two folis Inside the office, It was asserted," the goods were funded over to two of the office comfiles, whe carried them into another room, while the shop Yok!!wers told to
from the second room the office coolies/it presumed, through rododabout way, took the parceln back to ibn main entrance. (un- Boticed by the two" waiting folis, i who were kept in conversation by the " and so, it is stated, handed them accomplices, who made good their "The rest is easily told The became tired of waiting and suspi demanded the return of their property the replies they received were What for the reiste of the basket in which We haven't seen any of your proper
were broughty they were told they basket belonging to them in the came the police, in the form Sestchat Appleton, bath permission. This, however, WAT DIDAY by the Italian Consal, and, dee coolias was arrested, in the other birds, kicinding the bogus
They went to Maca returned yesterday and one of the aspects where part of the nich Steps were imm merchants who we parchBBOT) WAS A 30 soon afterw
The Bad
As to the second quus cast upon the accused by the ordinance, it could be said to have been satisfactorily, discharged, Amongst the per sonusi, of the ship, the chief steward was car talels implicated, within the meaning of the Fordieance, lo-the-Importation of the chando Into the Colony though without knowledge of the substance as chaudu. "Thĵo ignorance on the part of an employee of the ship, combined with the other mitigating circumstances refer Nam red to, tended to lessen, to some extent; the and two ponally which in consequence of the presump. Haroons
Road tion (the law imposed upon the master... He therefore, convicted the engster on the charge pro
adianed him Sron and costs fifty capta, ed ordered the chandu seized to be confiscated var RẨm J to make retbest on behalf of the infogi.