Intimation.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY MAY 28 1909.
would have been problematical, even if he saw the expediency, whether he would have accorded the same good reception to wards the representations of the Consul General in Canton, at the initiation of the Governor of Hongkong, on behalf of the S. WATSON & CO., proposed Hongkong University. In his suc
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Hongkong University
Scheme.
VICEROY CHANG'S SYMPATHY,
HIS EXCELLENCY CIRCULARIZES THE CANTON OFFICIALS,
[From Our Own Correspondent.]
Canton, 27th May, **It will be recalled that, at a meeting of the General Committee of the proposed Hongkong University, Sir Frederick Lugard, the Governor.
CORRESPONDENCE.
We do not necessarily endorse the opinions expressed: by Correspondants in this solum)
THE PUBLIC GARDENS.
TO THE Emos or rus "Horakone Telægkärst,'
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those whom Leighily regards as the most im
The Macao Boundary. portant factor in the future prosperity of Macao,
DIFFICULTIES OF THE PROBLEM,
CANTON SELF-GOVERNMEST JOCIETY.
The approaching negotiations will hiched. with interest by others than Portugezaa klone. In... general it must be felt that any one dispute the less between China and her neighbours should redound to the advantage of all; and while the ancient history and present roawakening of the colony entitle her to favourable consideration, there is no reason to believe that satisfaction to Macao should mean aught but satisfaction for China.
The letter referred to in the leader in du fole i
lows
SIR-ME, Duns minute on the effect of the proposed new tramway to the Peak on our 6e Public Gardens, which was submitted to the meetlog of the Legislative Council yesterday, and your "able vindication of the sectiments expressed therein in your yesterday's leading laying of the foundation stone of the
article, are very timely. For the benefit of the station buildings of the Canton-Kowloon
public at large, and not for any particular Railway, on the 7th April last, Sir of Hongkong, stated that he had received a section of the community, I would venture to ask despatch from the Viceroy of Canton, is you to allow me some of your valuable space Fredericic Lugard "ventured to express answer to one from himself, in which H.Ein which to express my own personat views on the hope that they would employ those Chang Jea-chun assured the Governor of his the subject, which i foef certain are those of two intervening years before the com- sympathy with the movement initiated by Sir large portion, if not all, of those, who have pletion of the railway in learning more Frederick, That the Viceroy's sympathy has no made Hongkong their home. In the first thoroughly the lesson of mutual co-operation becalimited to a meaningless expression of goca place, it is extremely doubtful if a second and dispose of all petty disputes and jeal-wilftowards the schemais shownbythe fact that, tramway to the Peak is at all required, and ousies which were unworthy of the two great largely through the instrumbatality of the Vice even taking it for granted that a second line is nations which they represented." In the roy, the University project has aroused a great necessary, no fair-minded person can for a action which Viceroy Chang has been pleated deal of public attention and practical loterest moment admit why the common privilege ty, which has given several piook of is strong- have been unwarrantably taken passamılan of
among the Chinese community in this city. I which the community has enjoyed' for have learnt that the Viceroy, upon receipt of a the past half a century should be sacri despatch from the Hongkong Governor and a ficed for the benefit of the favoured few who joint petition from the Chinese Sub-Committee have their home on Mount Parnassus. The in Hongkong, inviting subscriptions towards Public Gardens is the only appt where 185 child the Endowment Funds, gave instructions to the reo and even grown-ups of a large ponies of Provincial Treasurer, tan Provincial Judge, the the middle classes can obtain the accessary Provincial Educational Commissioner, the Salt healthy. air and quiet secreation from the vitiated Commissioner, the Tastai for the Development atmosphere and noise of the town, and it would
to lake in addressing his circular despatches to the high Chinese officials under him, and through them, to the influential gentry of Kwangtung, wo have a very tangible" proof that the Governor's, pregnant words have not fallen upon barren soil None will Appreciate more fully the ready co-operation BUBONIC PLAGUE which the Canton Viccray is seeking to
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It has been proved by repeated experiments that "WATSON'S HYGIENOL is the
especially rat fleas.
We publish to-day, writes the N. C. D. News editorially on agih inst, another letter from a correspondent who has shown himself to be unusually well-informed as to the different phases of the Macdo boundary question. The one of his latest communication is not too hopeful of "a speedy and satisfactory settle- meat"; and although the description that he paints of the possible future of Macao is based Sir,--General Machado, the Portuguess. on speculation, it must be admitted that the Commissioner, will shortly be' in Macao, ifhs: application of the Chinese Commissioner, has not yet arrived, and he will forthwith meet Kao Erh-chien, to the Waiwapu to be his Chinese colleague, H.E. Kao, Erb-chien, relieved of his office, owing to the diffi-
In the meantime, It, would appear that the culties of the task, is not a good sign. Fortugnenes and Chinese Governments have Almost from the time the announcement | tried to find & basis for the, deliberation at the end of last February, that Portugal and, that will ensue. between 'the' Commissioners. Chisu had agreed to appoint Commissioners The Waiwapu must have demanded from to proceed to the long-delayed delimitation of the Portuguese Minister the devolations of Macan, the Captoners Self-Government Scio the territories which the Cantonese maistain winded constitution, began to agitate for a ro, by the Portuguese, and hence the report that vision of the whole status of the Portuguese in the Portuguese Minister has claimed a sum of and about Macao, Its demands had crystallized shout Tis 2,300,000 for the redemption of by the beginning of April into three divisions, these territories. abrogation of the Lezb-Chinese Treaty of But, in view of the solemo pledges as con*, 1887.8; retrocession of Macas or re-imposition tained in Art. II of the Lazo-Chinese Treaty of the acqual ground-raat; and recognition of of 1857, one would like to be informed on what China's sovereignty over the place in the event ground the Imperial Government has put fore of Portugal's refusing to comply with these | ward its demand. The irresponsible Cantonese,
to enforce them. Soms feeble effort was made istands around Macao and even the zone from by Peking to check the Cantonese agitations the city wall up to the barrier across the and Viceroy Chung Jen-chus was instructed to įsihmus, have been usurped by the Portuguese, warmthe Self-Government Society not to inter but, although inferentially we could clearly Jere. But by the present time the Waiwapan that his was also the contention of the would appear to have leat itself to the Can Imperial Government, I did not expect, that toners view, and it is even reported that the the Waiwupu would openly adopt-it in the face Portuguese Minister has fixed a definite sam of an international; pact` recognizing as legiti- of Tix. 3,500,000 for the redemption of the mato que occupation of these territories.
correspondent's letter.
enlist for the Hongkong scheme than Sir of Native Industries and other high officials indeed be a crying shame and a serious reficc demands, it was asked that meatures be taken agitators have proclaimed urbi et orbi; that the
It is well that the Frederick himself. authorities in Canton recognise that "the most poisat agent for the destruction of fleas Hongkong University will confer great benefits upon the Chinese youths who will be admitted into the institution, for their course of professional studies; how ultimately these benefits will redound to the Chinese themselves; and that, there fore, it should be their duty to encourage the youths who will be admitted into the institution authority than Mr. Duno, the necessity of some Macao dependencies, as enumerated in our
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It has now been "proved that Plague is conveyed to human beings by means of fleas
from rats which have died of this disesse.
All visk of infection can be avoided, by mathing the floors, etc., or sprinkling where the fleas are likely to be with a dilute solution
WATSON'S HYGIENOL" A tea specolul, to a' pibe of water, or a seacuplut tu three gallons, makes a solution of the strength required for this purpose. HYGIENOL IS A POWERFUL DISINFECTANT AND GERMICIDE
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scheme to a successful issue." For in his address to the representative Chinese Sub Committee on the 15th February last, the Governor emphatically declared that he must remind them that the project was pri- marily for the Chinese, and he looked to the Chinese to provide the bulk of the funds. He has not been very long in the Far East but he has been long enough to learn that where funds, were required to some great and good purpose the Chinese were not wont to look to others. They are wont to help them selves, and to subscribe with a liberality which he believed to be unrivalled by any other nation; and the Governor added: "Your presence here to day; your willing riess to come- forward and undertake this heavy task of collecting feads proves that you consider this project to be a great and good
one making for progress and enlighten, A, S. WATSON & CO., cut, and enabling the Chinese to hold their own among the educated and civilized LIMITED,
nations of the world. Since you have that faith in you, I have no fear but that you will succeed in your task of raising the funds which is required. Your generous com- patriots in China, in the Straits, in Java, (28 in Slam, and elsewhere will, I feel sure, help us liberally, for they too will benefit by this University to which they can send their sons." The Sub-Committee took to heart the Gov. ernor's advice and their appeal to the Vice- ray at Canton has not been made in vain. If the subscriptions that may be expected from the neighbouring Province approach anything like the amount of $200,000 Eug gested by our correspondent in his.com. munication, then there can be no mapner
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under him to use their best endeavours and tion on these who are placed at the helm of exercise their personal influence in order to affairs if this solo privilege were to be ruthlessly raise funds wherewith to assist the project snatched from them for the sake of a supposed which is calculated to benefit the Chinese, improvement, which, after all, will hardly do especially those in South China, in such a the greatest good to "the greatest number. marked degree. In his circular despatches to Apart from the rare and valuable col the various officials, H.E. the Viceroy pointed lection of faucia which the Colony has the out in detail how the Hongkong University proud privilege of possessing, Bed will confer great benefits upon the" Chinese the value of which could be found no betier for their course of professional studies; how reserved spot, especially in tongkong, where ultimately there benefits will redound to the children can ablaia healthy recreation alter Chinese themselves; and that, therefore, should school' hours and where the Lusiness-man can be their duty in encouraging the scheme to a find temporary rest after the cares of the office, successful issue. The Viceroy has again ap. is generally recognised, and no Utopian scheme pealed to the officials to consider and report cao warrant the diurning influence which the whether the Imperial Government should not very nature of the proposte and weald un. bo'memorialised on the subject and be urged questionably exercise and which would largely to grast a ceriais sum of money to aid of the detract from the fall cojoyment of the beauty Hongkong University; or whether the Provin. spot of the plany that would otherwise be ob cial Government should not also make an aptainable. The writer's masding will perhaps be propriation to aid of the funds out of the provin. clearer when it is matter of common knowledge cial exchequer. His own feelings were that the that part of the contemplated line is to traverse object and scope of the University impose the the gardens. Sir, any further, comments are moral obligation on his Government to assist both undecessary and icnavisable, and it only it to the best of his ability Judging from-the remains to be seen whether those responsible tenor of the circular despatches issued by H.E. will give the matter that serious, consideration Viceroy Chang, it is expected that a large sum which the nature of the question warnou whon of money will be forthcoming froin either the next the subject is brought befate the Legisla Provincial Government or from among the official circles in Canton and the gsoeral public for the Endowment Fund of the Hosgkong University.
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ture of the Colony.
Yours faithfully;
PRO BONO PUBLICO. Hongkong, 28th-May, 1909,
Sir-Evely, family resident in the Central district will applaud the vigorous advocacy of the Superintendent of the Botanic Gardens for the preservation of the gardens in its prevent con dition of unrivalled beanty. Those who fre
"Whatever the amount may be that is raised, of one thing the promoters of the scheme may be fairly cestain, that its objects have enlisted the cordial sympathise of the Government of Kwangtung and the support of the gentry of the Province, I have heard vaguely suggested that a sum of about two hundred thousand dollars, in, round figures quent the gardens most ure capable of express. may be expected as the aggregate contributioning an opinion what an estimable boon they are to the children and womenfolk of the clerks from this Province.
and others of their order whose only resort after the bear and brunt of the day's work are "over is the public gardens. Let the promoters of the ruthless scheme of vandalim walk up to the gardens of any evening in the summer months and he will be convinced that the pen picture Mr. Duno har draws of the popularity of the place. is no exaggeration. Soraid interest must give way to public good. And when the interest of We numbered few residing in the upper levels. (for whom provision is already made in the existing tramway) is thrown in the scale with
portion of the gardens (which cannot be sub- stituted), it will be conceded that the latter must have the larger share of consideration
Board please noto?-Yours, etc,
Hongkong, 28th May.
wal chap district AFFECTED.
[From Our Own Correspondent.]
Canton, 27th May. Yesterday the Central Relief Committed re of doubt that the realisation of the Univerceived a letter from the officials of the Wai owing to the incessant and harvy rains, the streams rorbed down. to the plains in great force and the whole district, was inundated. So
and about fifty persons were drowned. Numer ous prople are left homeless and destitute, awaiting urgent relief, The Central Relief
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Meanwhile the Portuguese Commissioner, Generat Joachim Machado, with Seahor Cientti, formerly Consul at Canton, is on his way to
the Far East, and negotiations may be expected to begin in earnest at Hongkong within a few weeks.
On the other hand, I wonder what has been the reason which induced the Portuguese Mia- ister to be prepared to hand bick these ter- ritories to China against a money, payment, Has he found some legal defects in our titla
thereto ? Or bna he received orders from the Lisbon Governmost lọ acquiesce in the Chinese :: demand?
THE DIFFICULTIES OF THE QUESTION
Altogether we occupy an area of 13 square are out of all proportion to the extent of territory kilometres (about 70-square miles), Macao that it conceros, Properly speaking, Macao proper comprises something over a square itself can hardly be said to possess a frontier, miles and the dependencies about 5. Had we The problem here is to decide how far up the to comply with the Chinese demand, we should isthmus that folds the colony to be matalood, have to give up the whole of the dependencies Portuguese jurisdiction may be allowed to ex and part of the peninsula, ie, the area from the tend: and the arificial barrier known, as the old city wall up to the barrier. We shall then Porto de Cerco has, at least, uild custoin to sup be left in possession of scarcely one and a half port its claigna to be regarded as the fiue of di-square miles of territory. vision. In these circumstances the more im- portant part of the Commissioners' task will be flag, from the Guia Fort after a period of 272 to define the matine rights of Macao; and the years, and from the Mongba Fort and Fort contention of our correspondent to-day, that Dona Maria after a period of fifty-eight yearE the diminution of those rights as proposed by and with the surrender of the San Miguel cema the Chinese must lead to perpetual fiction, istery' wo shall have to deliver to the tender by ne menos devoid of reason. Unfortunately mercy of the Chinese the bones of our fore- thers appears to be no documentary evidence fathers buried there. on either side to which any value can be given
in spite of much recent delving among ancient records by both parties. ·
THE PORTUGUESE CONTENTION
We shall have to haul down the Portuguese
It may be that there will not be so complete a surrender. The territories around Mação against which the Poringaese Minister bas claimed T. 7.300,000 may comprise that by the 1887-8-treaty China confirmed only the islands of D. Joio, Taipa, Color perpetual occupation and government of vane and Green Island. But, van should Macao and its dependences by Portugal," is it turn ous that this, is the case, I wonder. obviously weakened by the attached stipulation whether the two contending parties have carga that Commissioners appointed by both Govern fully weighed wil the chances of complications. ments shall proceed to the delimitation of the Macao boro of its dependencies, will be boundarie-,* Uanl such delimitation in carri-exposed to constant kcal maritime friction. ed aut (ied the contrading parties have man Chipa in occupation of the four, little islands. aged without it for over twenty years) "every mentioned above will have "established, kur ^- thing in respect of the boundaries shall con- right over at least part of the waters of both tious as ut prescat." But this provision has the outer and later barbeu's of Macao, and obvicusly no bearing on the forthcoming the result of the dual control over a few square negotiations. The real strength of Portugal's miles of teritorial waters cannot be other than position lies, once again, in "olo costom." that which is apprehended. From such a That China's demands should have continued position to the complete elimination of the to increase in stature since the prospect of Portuguese from South China there will be bati
of Commissioners; is merely in accordance with tradition. But the grievance that has existed for over 399 years, if grievance there masked accession in the past few months; and there ought to be so great difficulty in arrang ing settlement satisfactory to both parties.
Provided that
· The ralòs per qonitor and neemayaan, praporuna Sity scheme may be considered to all Chap district to the effact that a fortnight ago those of the majority who will be deprived of a conference wasactually fixed by the appointment
Bubscriptions for any period, less than one month intents and purposes as an accomplished will be charged as for a full month.
fact, It is some time since the Governor The dally line is delivered free, when the addreng fi
aze step
semibia in memougar." Peak sulmeribem can have has made any public statement-apart from far about three thousand bouser have collapsed will our representative on the Legislativo be, cannot be supposed to have undergone any satisfactory solution being in store for as
their coples delivered at their residorem without that concerning the Taikoo donations-on
any extra charge: On coples sent by post o additional $1,80 pur quarter is charged for postage. The postage on the weekly inse to any part of the
world in 80 cents per quarter, Bingle Copies Daily, ren cents. Woelly, twenty
five cents (for cash only)
the subject. The community would like to be taken into His Exceliqucy's confidence as to the replies, if any, which have been received from the Municipal. Council in Shangbai, the Government in ́ Peking; and the authorities of our sister, Colony On May 23, 1909, at Shanghai, to Mr. and in the Straits. A communication to the MT. C. S. BARFF; a daughter.
BIRTH.
Press will be all the more appreciated at this stage, especially when it is whispered that little material help, or none at all, may
The Hongkong Celegraph be expected from the Northern Settlement
HONGKONG, FRIDAY, May 28, 1909.
THE HONGKONG UNIVERSITY.
Immediately following the announcement of the promise of the manificent "donations equivalent to about $500,000 by Messrs. John Swire & Sons, the action of the Viceroy of Canton, reported in another columa, in fartherance of the scheme for the founding of a university in Hongkong will be learot With considerable gratification. Apart from the pusistance which the veteran Chang is ins. trumental inaccuring for the materialisation of
or from the Central Government at the Chinese capital..
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
COUNT Komuns in cather seriously ill,
VICK-ADMIRAL Sir Hedworth Lambton left
Nagasaki on ath just for Weihaiwel,
Anyák 2. Salto, Minister of the Navý, wan to
gives dineer on Tuesday in bosour of Admiral Sir George Bedford, retiring Governor of Wes tem Australis,
MR, EVELYN DAVID, son of Mr. A. J. David of Hongkong and a nephew of Sir Savoon David of Bombay, has gone to Shanghai to take charge of the local branch of Mesirs, 8. J. David&Co..
MR, C. W. Fairbanks, formerly Vice-President the project, the fact of His Excellency having of the United States, arrived at Yokohama on, thrown himself so whole-heartedly, loto the sand last. and will stay for two months in endeavour to raise money for the Endowment Japan before visiting China, Fund, betrays that enfente cordiale between the Governments of the two important com mercial centres like Hongkong and Canton which cannot fall to be productive of the maximum advantage to both. When the redoubtable Shum beld the reins of ad colnistration in the Southern capital, he war Invariably looked upon, from the point of view of Western intereste, at a reactionary with an eye to Chlas for the Chians. It
A DISASTROUS firm pccurred at Yokosuka on
23rd inst. More than five hundred houses were destroyed, and twenty of the troops and blus.. Jackets who were assisting the frames ware injured.
Committee was asked in the letter to despatch
assistance as quickly as possible, DYKES GIVING WAY.
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One of the parties that were sent to the flood- ed difrici, when on its way back to Cantón on the 25th instant, found immense breaches in the dykes of the Tai Yau Wai to the extent; of zomb soo feel, owing to the heavy down pour of rain during the two preceding days, on
CMORE EMBANKMENTS BROKEN. The work of "repairs,to the broken embank, mente in Samehui tas not yet been completed About 700 feet of embankments have now again been destroyed by further floods, which were considerably stronger in force than the pre vious hues owing to the additional rain which fell during last week.
"FLOATING CORPSIS.
While the members of the Central Relief Committee were at their work of distributing
'PATERFAMILIA.
CANTON DAY BY DAY.
H.E. KO YU-HIM.
[From Our Own Correspondent} ~
Canton, 27th May,
It is ramoured in official circles here that the Imperial Government has proposed to appoint HE; Kp Ye-him, the Special Commissioner to conduct negotiations with the Portuguese on the question of the Macao delimitation, to be Commissioner of Foreign affairs in Canton; and Tantai Kung Som Chan will be made Commissioner of Forsiga Affaics at Yannis in place of E. Ko
-LIKIN COLLECTION,
The collection of Likia dues in Canton dur rice to the flood sufferers at Pa Kong How, theying to just con days of the third misos, ar saw some forty dead bodies. Rosting down: the reported by the Likin officials to the Viceroy, North River. Most of these corpses were amounted to 64,897.0.4 0 taels, without limbs and were quickly picked up and
buried.
·ROKE HELFE
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TELEGRAMS from Korea state that it has been decided to dispatch revenue siemerd to main- tain stricter control over poachers.
In consequence of the heavy rain during last week, the embankments in all the districts along the West River are once again in dan DR. G. E. Morrison, The Times Correspondent ger. The Relial Committes therefore 'yester day despatched su emissary on board the at Peking, arrived at Tokio on zab lust. stent-launch Pi Shun with guany bags and Marquis Katsura, the fremier, was to enter other necessary anicles to proceed up the tain Mr. Chirol, Fareiga Editor of The Times, West River to assist the flood suffererseit
and De Morrison at lunch on the 26th.
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The Board of Reorganiiation bas placed the we have received from Messrs. Carlowitz & two Government launches—the Shiễn Fu and Shin Ching-at the disposal of the Central Relief Co local agents for the Albingia Automece Committee. Are the Company (Hamburg), a copy of the working account of the Company for the year ending www.job September, 1993 The assets of the THE French mail of the 27th April was dell- Company up to that period amounted to Mks, vered in London on the 27th fast
10,049.7370
THE CANTONESE SELF-GOVERNMENT
SOCIETY
Huppily, this is all, as yet, a mere specălation, as the real facts have all to be revealed. Appearances do not point to a speedy and
Already the Chinese Commissioner H.E. Kao Eb-chien, has telegraphed to the Feking Ga vernment requesting the Waiwupu to send an other able official to take over the work, He has been in the South the last few weeks, and" probably be has found the task too herons, owing to the outcry of the Centonces.
can be kept wiibia proper bounds, the character of the Commissioners would seem to afford Why theo, not submit the Macao Boundary good hope that negotiations will at least be question to the decision of a third independent. conducted in a fair and reasonable spirit. Disputy'? This is, indeed, the best course to be Excellency Kad Ebrcb'ien was educated in pursued by both sides, in consequence of their France, and holds French legal degree, irreconcilable views.
while he is further credited with being an exceptionally intelligent and far-sighted men, well, liked by all who know him. On the Portuguese side General Joachim Machado has a good record of excellent work at high posts in his country's service, while, in particular, his term as Governor. | General of Ponuguese fadla is said to bavo been marked by extensive and beneficial re forms. Apsit from there considerations, there
A PORTUGUESE,
I am, etc.,
May 18, 1909.
CANTON-KOWLOON RAILWAY!
TEES FOR BURVAVING,
As was reported in these columns some time, is reason to think that the Portuguese occupa ago H.E.Liang Shib-yi, Director of the Rais.' tion of Macho can put forward betfor claim for way Department of the Board of Posts and equitable treatment than at any period since Communications, objected to the payment of very early days in its history. If the adminis-acrveyors fees of the Canton Kowloon Railway tration of the colony has, within recent years, on the ground that it was not mentioneßin the been justly exposed to advise criticism, a agreement. The mortgagees have replied that decided change for the better has been inaugu❘ the then director, H.R: Tung Shao-yi, verbally rated by the advent of the present Governor agreed to pay, but H.E, Liang points out that
THE SCHEME OF RIFORMS:
the formar undertaking of H.B. Tang cannot
the
to which Liest-Colonel Recidas, has tht hit go against the written contract and still insļuts hands it too extensive, and has been tou re upon the refund of the surveyore' fans with la- "cently detailed in these columes to be repeated terest.-Shanghai Timu, here. But in view of the afiliade, adopted by Cantonese, which, we may believe, li prompted more by general principles and the As the Yachusopu bas assumed control of the. prevailing fashion of the moment than by any China Merchants' S. N. Company, it deems, it regard for the particular circumstances of Masinadvisable to have foreigeers as captains in 32 cao, it is wonb recalling that one of the first command of the company's' steamers, and in acts of Governor Regadas was to apply to the considering a blan to send a number of stodente local Chinese merchants for a full statement of to Japan to be educated in navigation and mar their grinyançar againus previous administra ripe paginasties, in order that China may a toon; and that his scheme of reform has been time become independent and have her own Inspired throughout by a desire to propitiate | men in the mercantile muring service,
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