Gambling in Canton.
'BRIGAND CHIEF'S EXTR¿ORDINARY PROPOSALS.
· AN OPEX LETIEK, ·
The following faster, from Luk Lau Ching the brigand chief, to the odltars of the Canton Pross Society bas boon published in the vernacular papers of Canton t-
I have the horcut to inform you that through the newspapers I recently leared of the op position to the suppress'oz of gambling in Canton, on the part of some of the members of the Provincial Assembly, with the result that the people were ma agitated. Now, the people to gen vil are of one mind and they are taklog this oppo tunity to earnestly pray the Prince Regent to totally soppriss all kinds of gambling in Gagios, This total suppression of gambling is within the code of constituilonal reform. When we heard this we ware glad Bod appoyed at the same time Weave glad that if gambling is totally suppressed, there are other mins of replaclog the rayanu“, amfly by levying taxes on spirit and salt. It is propoand that h. If of this revenue oblained
THE, HONGKONG TELEGRAPH THURSDAY DECEMBER 8 1910
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EVIDENCE AT THE MAGISTRACE,
Before Mr J, R. Wood at the Magistracy. this afternoon; the case was resumed in which Paul Pottler, a'dick reiman of the Froach
gunboat Vigilante, in charged with the alleged murder of a kicks a coolie outside the Tako Docks early on Monday 'morning. M. Guston
NEWS PROM THE NORTH,
[Spiel y Translated for the Hongkong Telegraph},
GRAND COUNCILLORS. DENOUNCED,
Senate, It was decided that in the event of the ái a Conference of the members of the
Government taking no action la respect of the memorial Impeaching the Grand Councillor Grand Councilors also held a private mesting they will all sard in their 19signations. The
lo H.E. Saxtong's residence regarding pro-
Liebert, French Consul, sat on the beach.
Dr. Moore Assistant Suprintendent of the Govt. ivil Hospital, stated that at 5 am, on December 5th, deceased was admitted to the Scapital. He was suffering from wounds in the abdomen, from which a few inches of intestines protruded. There were four abrasions in the lotestines. The deceased was im mediately operated on and the wounde stitched up. Deceased becims 'weaker and died as the result of the wounds. A portion of the contents of the memorial, mot examination" was made on the follow ing day, when all the organs were found to be in a healthy condition,
parations for attacking the members of the
The French Consti-Was death due to the wounds received or as a result of the operation? Witness-Death was the result of the wounds and ret the result of the operation.
of the
Ardé Hure.Sub-L'eutenat fendant on Tuesday morning. They put the Vigilante, avid' he got the knife from the da defendant in a colles bourd the ship at about 1030 in the morving. The Pigilante was'ia the Qury Bay dock. Defendant gave wit ass the casts of his pocket. He (witness) asked him if that was the kalle wuf which he stabbe! the deceased and defendani replied he did colk: ow.
days cerinte officials have despatched cables Serate. It is reported that during the last few regarding H.E. Neng Choo-hsiang and H.E, Chao ling-lia who were ergaged in drawing up the memorial denouncing the members of the Grand Council, in order to obtain infima.
approved of the Senate's action id impeaching Sections of the community la Peking have
the Grand Councillori. The Centorial Body also bold a private' congross, at which it was solved that if no effect was given to th meme rial, they would present a joint memorial
to the Thra: 0.
THE OLD ANd the new ORDER. Edict 6xing the fifth year of soan Tung A Peking massage states that since the
for the opening of Parliament was issued, there has been' much dissension amongst the officials constituting the Government. rince Ching and H, E, Na-tony, who are in favour of absolutism and antagonistle to the National Assembly, ará constenily quarrelling
and Duke Taitse, who are bent on reform, with the progressive Princes Yalang, Pa. Lun
while H. E. Huu Shih-ching plays the role of conciliator. It is sald Prince Chiog's panty bas mcs: followers,
from these two sources should be appropriated towards governmental reform, and also towards the establishment of manufactors for the unemployed to laca atts. If the proposal carried out the people will be busily engaged. As regards ousso vos, who are only brigands, we will rapsut and surrender and will baya places of shelter. The devslip nent of in- dastry mosos enrichment of the praple, and enriching the pospic maos the strangthen lag of the papply's ressarcat. Tosinterior Cha les Gindarat, & michasic on board will be at peace and foreign intrusion
The V1ildn't, siid he engaged a ricksha with will be avoided. This is the best thing to four o hars from Ship Stre: to the docks. do and nothing can give us more plesire They arrived at the ducks about a quarter-past to hear. The reason why we are angry ls this.
one. He wis nit tober turbs was sot quite I. Is 'how two years since the proposal for the drunk. He was in his senses. He could suppression of gambling occupied the minds of not say what was the order of the ricksbas the people, but no decision has been arived at.when they arrived at their desination. The destructing the Governor of Hellungklang and The high authoritian Way, that they are unable
fendant was behind and bad rom discussion the Governor of 'Shausi to prohibit the 'cultiva- to find suffisat moins to replace the cavenge with the coolis. He did not her what be dis
tion of the poppy. obtained from gambling. Tacy allowed the cassion was about. The discuss on was quiet. matter to hang fire for their benefit. Nothing When he arrived at the gate be liked round in this world can compare with this wareas ad?
to see the defendant barcould not so him, and ableness. I think that the revenue derived ster saw his coming towards him on foot. He from gambling is an Improper 039,83 fat as the Pi 3 no' sen defend sule ricksba o colic again. Government is coscrried. To co sitational waen he fired them cu foliche defendant country will allow this, with tie exeption of said be thought he pricked the costid, The Canton. Ifind that the evit of killing the people defendant was drunk at the time. He did not.
POPPY CULTIVATION TO BE PROH BITED. A Imperial mandata has been issued in.
AYOTHER BIG LOAN PROPOSED. The Ministry of Fisance and the Ministry of Posts and Commusicalizes have held a còn, sultation, regarding a towy, foreiga loạn, to nationalize if the railways in China which have been constructed by merchants.
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and making the place, pɔɔf h we been bought walk straight and witors was obliged to hold part of the officials in charg: cfibo tall admin.mediate application of the most stringést above about 14th December.
him. There was no chasing nor were there any stones throws at the gate.
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His Worship Did you pay your fare?-Yes, How much?-Fo:19 cents, Cholining, wi neta said he never carried a kaifs and his comra'et did not curry a kaife that evening. The kafi produced was the only are carried. He did not see the knife on that evteing. Thy ustil to have service kuiv:s before but none now.
P. O Wilson st ted thy he was present nt the Goverment Civil Hospital on Tuesday fast, At zgo pn be laterpreted the dying statement of the deceased in the presence of a Fizáck Officer, Oa the 7.h inst. he explained the charge of murder to def adant. This was in the presence of Inspiciar Caller.
Alim Khan was prxt called. He said ho
was a clerk in the Supreme Court and produc- fed the drying depositions of the deceased,
which were la the cus ody of the Re,strar,
The National Assembly bas, psised qu With a view to preventing extortion on the animously a resolution in favor of the Im
and Foppy cultivation, and to this sesṣation meters for the suppr:ssion of op'um imoking bay added a clause deprecating the renewal of the Agreement concerning the seduci în of bo import from India made with the Beltish Ge- viroment. It is not quite clear what is the object, of decl s'nt to resew the Agreement |with the British Govora Tent,
Istrari 5. Duke 18.i te, Minister of Fiance, has decided to collect the tax ca the spot. The Dake states that if this course be adopted, an yearly increase of :0,0:0,200, Jails will accrue to the country's revenue,
RAILWAY MATTERS,
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The Minister of Pes's and Communications bas memorial zed the Throne that in accor
dance with Imperial iostractions, experts have
There is no reason to believa that in any case the Government' wil withdraw from its been appointes to savey the Kwongse Rail-policy of gradual reduction of the traffic and if way route and instructions have also been gives to the officials concerrel to commence con- traction as soon as possible. Another memor ial bas now been presented stuling that Hau Yul Cheo has been appointed Managing Director of the Peking-Mukdes Railway,
THE LATE MRS TANG SHAO-YI.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Tang Shao-Yi the decored wife of the Minister of Posis and Communications, took place on the 1st instant, when the remains were removed from H.E. Tang's Tientsio residence to a steamer for transportation to Canton,
by declining to roɛew the Ag‹eement, the provisions of which expire at the close of the current year, the National Assembly desires simply to leave the matter to the
GOOD FAITH AND CONICIENCE
efsh British Government we have no doubt.
that the policy already adopted by that Govera•. ment will be continued. It is difficult to under- stand what object is sought is the proposed con-renewal of the Agreement. Its renewal would at any rate bind bath sides. In the meantime everybody will rejoice that the
on t'em fa teus of years put.. We, being poor, a'a obliged to try out I ck by gambling and when we lat aar minay, na hivs been driven to robbery. We wa are caught, wc are exscated. The excutioners arabid offi. clals and, gambling se'n flers, The Govern ment are of wicked minds and dinegard moral princ'p'es. If they do not trace the original source of brgan isge, it is impes alble to suppris: it. The increase of gam- bling means the lacreme of bigenge. More extcut on menas the streghening of the ranks of plunderers. Therefore, is clearly seen that Canton is gloomy day be compared to a day without a ray of sunlight. Unexpectedly, the period of gan b''ng is com- Ing to an end. Its suparsion is promoted by the people and should h vabato concurred in by the offi fals. If they insist on finding ofter means to resi cs the revenue, they are really compelling the people tragiale operly, The officials by levyin tax on gambling are
J. Gueval, a seaman, said that he and a showlɔgʻas diff reace m plun 'ering. They number of comrades took tickshas from ava hlever privately while we are blaver Ship Street to Taikoo Docks. The rickshas openly. They and we are the same to the stopped before arriving at the Dock, and the campaign of tol.ing preply for ranom The coolisir fused to go any further. He did not law biding people strongly recommend Tee anything. He did not see a constable s02;rusion of gambling. It is ous duly to her had to walk ten minutes lefore they Pramble the suppression of brigandage so rs arrived at the gate. He paid for his ticksha -to help the people to lead a happy life. If the andil not now if defendant pald f his cr replacemeat of revenue as the result of gam not, He did not pay-a'țcation to whether bling suppression is n'culty the suppression defend. nt's ricksha wasalongside his when he of brigandayames be replaced by some mosey paid off bis coo'ir. also. The authorities, is effecting the sup pression of gambling will require 16 000,000, to replies what is obtained from gaming farms. 1, as a brigand chief, in suppressing.br'gind sgo, also requira $30sario, to provide for my confederates. I ani orly aging 50% less time than the officials. Tris is pat at all un-
- Eur.her evidence was called and this cass reasonable. All sensible máa will excuse adjourned. this. If to off-le wys ible claim, 1 will follow suit. As soon as the Imperial Elict is issued for the torn ruspration of GARMAN COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY next Spring, when a kindergarten, school will ports to represent the "students of China'
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gambling, wo, robbers, one and all, will ṣar-` ronder ontstives. Besides we will offer 100,0:0 | tsals for the manufactories employing the u employed to loara 'the arts. When we have surrendered, we will e'ther enter the army or go into the factories to work. We will get the gentry cf our respectiva clans to guaranten as to become good citizers. By this time the evil which has been playing haros in Canton for several bundreds of years will be swept away. The people of Canton will show signs of renowed energy which modes the rejuvenation
Yves Le Meur, another sailor, stated he was drank at the time and had no kaifa ia h's pos session.
Marie Ango Moreau gave corroborales evi, dence. Witness stated he was sober at the
IN MANCHURIA,
Frogties, Nov. 17,
As unasail number of
open door" here. The Germans are cortainly working for the catalogues printed in Chinese are distributed
th o:ghout the city.
It is andorted a me gigzotic commercial enterprise will be attempted here and in the
neighbouring cllies,
Commerce met the other day many German
Ro resentatives of the local Chamber of
CHINESE IN THE COLONIES.
The Ministry of Foreign Affärs las decided to approach the B.i.it, Dutch and French Ministers in Peking with the request that the immigration laws agalast the Chinese going into irrasiding in their respective Colonies be repealed, so that the Chinese may be placed
on the same footing and enjoy the same privileges as the fir:ignes. The Misistry has, at the same time, proposed to isimo orders to the Consuls at those contres to extend pro. tection to the Chinese settled there and to hold them responsible for an, il-treatment that might be meted out to them.
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ANTI-DRITISH LITERATURE
in Shanghal duding the sitting of the Opium Commission, has been canvassing the schoole of Tientsin in order to obtain sch solboy rigea. tures to a petition to the British poopla la favour of the immediato abolition of the ladina Opium Traffic.
In view of the shortening of the period for the opening of Parliament,, the Minister of
The signatures to this petition, which by the Education bas decided to enforce compulsory way is written in the first person singolar and to a
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education without further delay. His Ex-stringe variety of the English language, have Formerly occupied by KUHN AND KOMOE, under ASTOR HOUSE, cellency proposes to make a start in Peking all been obtalaad in Tientsin and yet it pur.
be cpened in every educational district. Even if it were what it purports to be we can. Ohildren, both male and female, of four years not imagine that it would have the slightest teablishment, where they will remain till they are quite unit to form opinions of any value of age, wil be compelled to jo'a the cacce on anybody. Obriously' schoolboys
transferred to the elementary schools for boys reach the age of reason, when they will be
guardians will be papishad to case of fallure to or girls, as the case may be. Parents and
end their charges to school.
CRIUM IMPORTATION..
According to the report submitted by the Officials of the Ministry of Finance to Duke
of the whole nailor, Is it not a good thing to merchants and discussed fatare business pro- | Test-110, (22,000 chists of opium were impr do? If the officials are fiam in their original "pect with them.
matter
vlew of the matter, we sympathise with them. If not, we are, afraid that calamities will happen. I hope the Government will give this
their serious consideration. Besides informing the Canton officials, the gentry, the ¿haritable Institutions and other sccletler, I think it 6 to give you a fall account of my suggestions as i know that you, as representatives of public feelings and leaders of public opinion. I heps you will publish my letter so that the Government may think of the whole situation and may put so and to gambling without finding other mein to replace is revenus. With my compliments,
(Signed)," LUR-LAN CHING,” (Ten years ago only a poor scholar, tawa brigand chief)'
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The Shirasé ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION.
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PRINCE, CHIKO
It is reported that Piece Chi g has not altended to his daties during the last few days and from information received the Prince will most probably tender his resignation.
THE BUDGET. *** The Minister of Finance has decided to tura all the patty and secret taxes of the Imperial Marine Customs into ordinary dules in order to compensate for the deficit la respect of the Budget next year,
ANOTHER CURIOUS RUMOUR. był The Viceroy of the Yun-kwal, H. ELi Obing-hel, has wired to the Grand Conocli that a certain foreiga country has secretly rumoved,
The auxiliary engine gave in average speed of away and that when he protested to the Cop. on board. The trial was quite satisfactory. the boundary posts of Yassin to a point fen
six knots; and she did voly will under sail | sul representing the country in question, tha alone. Thevertel was inken as far as Hem da, latter denied ́any koowledge of it. His Ex- The vessel will be again docked for a final cellency asks that the Malstry of Foreign ovech.pl, and then she will be thro, a open to Affairs should be instructed to fight the matter the public. The Expedition, was 16 set sail on¦ out with the Minister of the offending country the 18t'ultimo.
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and whilst there is not the slightest objectio
DIFFICULT QUESTION,
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there are many objections to making the schoo's of the country balleve that their opinion on any topic is worth the paper an
which it is written.
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Iti• fullities of this sort that give síta to the
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Events Coming.
Wednesday, 7th December Bijou Sceolc Theatre.
Tuesday, 20th December. "At Home," Government House, Sanitary Board Meetlog..
Wednesday, 21st December, Hongkong Philharmonic Society Concert.
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· Saturday, 54′′b December. Boxing at City Hi, gp.m.
Monday, 26th December, Volunteers Field Day.
Saturday, 31 December, Concert at Club Germania.
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