The Hongkong Telegraph.
(ESTABLISHED 1881.)
THURSDAY, MARCH 30,
Telegrams,
NEW SERIES No. 8505
晩一初月三年三銃宜
Telegrams.
Telegrams.
Telegrams.
JAPAN AND AMERICA. GUN-RUNNING IN THE
PERSIAN GÜLF.
NEW YORK STATE
CAPITOL.
THE CRISIS.
AMICABLE SETTLEMENT,
ANTI-ALIEN AGITATION
IS INCREASING.
TO BE SUPPRESSED:
FAMOUS BUILDING ON FIRE
CALIFORNIANS DETERMIN-[Tus "TELESÁTY" CORRESPONDENT.)
ED TO FIGHT.
London, March 24, 10.15 p.m. .
The British Governinent are
{TUD "TELEGE." CORLESTONDENT]
London, March 20, 10.15 p.m.
A big conflagration has oc-
curred in the Capitol at Albany,
New York State.
suppression of the gun-runners
who hayo been operating for As a result, tremendous dam- long-time-past-in-the-Perangehus been done to the building,
ང་
" INDEPENDENT NEWS AGENCY.1organising an expedition for the
Tokio, March 30, Thoagitation in, connection with the anti-aliens bill
passed
by the Californian Senate shows
no signs of alating.
Latós advicos from New York!
state that the situation is critical,!
Las regards this question.
1
Many measures of a most,
ungenerous character aro suggèk-"
ted by the friends of the bill with
A VILW to settling the alien
problem by arbitrarily fixing the
qualifications of emigrants from.
Japan. The anti-Japanese com-
munity declare that no matter what attitude Japan may adopt
on the question they are detarmin-
ed not to cease to fight in support
of the prohibition of emigration
from Japan.
At the present 'moment the
Japanese in California
POSSOS8 at
least 200,000 acres of fertile roil,
the profits from which are es
timated at moro, thân" sto0,000,;
000 (gold). No one can doubt that-if conditions remained un- changed every inch of the State would eventually come under the
„power of the Japanöse.
!
Chulf.
The Expedition.
(REUTER'S ERRVICE.)
Bombay, March 34, 7.10a.m.
The Capitol at Albany, New York State, when completed and for some time after was the finost Building of its kind in the Unito States: The cost was at least
CHINA: SURRENDERS IN.
FULL TO RUSSIA.
(EUTER'S SERVICE)
Bombay, March 30, 7.10a.m. China's complete acerptance of Russia's demund's has caused
•groat satisfaction i the latter
country.
Russia has expressed the plea-
sure it gives her to be 'noiy con-
1911.
四拜禮
Telegrams
號十三月三英港香
From a pamphilot:--
wvor, is determined not to go any further than the limits of absolute handed dragon. With one maw "We are enthralled by a two- necossity, In the meantinio much it protects the dog in the manger, interest is excited in political with the uther it attacks improve circles as to the altitudo of Japan, } ments,”\
and opinions are expressed as to the articles which frequently appear in Russian papers in the
Up-ninws and at them!
is pulled and the oil offered to And gill more easily it tho-leg them as golden syrup.
$30- Assu.
BINOLS Cory 10 ext.
" PUNCII'S" LATEST. U.S. CONSUL'S REPORT.
Another Event of the Corona- tion Year.
A MODERN CHINESE CITY,
kong hun repórted to headquarters The American Consulat Hong- on the progress of a "peculiarly significant" solimo inaugurated by a number of Chineso capitalists mely, the 'construction of a Far East in connoxion with ed to the oil, they take it more the shure of Yoal Bay. The now "Until children got accustom-modern Chinese city' to order on. Japan's warlike preparations, pro-oasily if the nose is pinched whon city, which it to be callai, Hong- clamation of a state of siege in it is offered to then."Our chow, will have all foreign com. South Manchurin and hasty com Homo.". striction of Barracks. Referring
forts. The shape, provides for to the recent speech made i Tokio
streets and foreign buildings for a wall-lat-out ity, with broad by Mr. Ijuin, Japanese Minister at Peking, it is stated that the specch
shops and restilences; which is to was a warning that in the event of
ho governed by a nýtraicipal comi- Russia securing excessivo pri barongh of Dunstable. Cost, charitable institutions, palico and Improving a coroner in the cilit also provides for schools, would regard it with jealousy, pool Daily Post." vileges in Manchuria, Japan 1,170. Grant, £390."—"Liver-festations, fedtre, public gar- "Jiji
dens, electric light and trams, He must have been very band:waterworks, afforestation, Cham evon worse than they thought..ber of Commerce, and free.
libraries. "Whist Drive and Suppor, at Opium smoking and gambling Elms Hotel, Bare: Press Op-of all sorts are to be strictly pro- tional"
hibited. The construction of the Für once this last line comes city was commenced in April, as rather arolief.
1909, and quin largo number of buildings have been erectod. Thọ "You can always tell a Ken-importin fact about this entor sington girl.”
prisosiy report) is the desire Yes, but you can't. tail Theraf the Chipe business mon to much.
establish a city upon modern lines. with all modern improvements for their own use and egùfort. Froni the whole enterprise appears a disposition toward mod things
THE RUSSIAN POLITICAL
CRISIS.
twenty million dollars gold; and vineed that China, will strictly GOVERNMENT CENSURED. the Capitol contained art treasures
which if not of world-wido im-oliservo hor treaty cobligations portance, were of suprême value
Americans These comprised in future, and thus further among other things some splendid pieturos depicting scenes and per-strongthen the guclent bond of son iges of early American history,
Advices have been received here that the Inforial Guvern- ment has given its sanction to thein value from one to two thousanil two uations. proposed expedition against they were on an equally elaborate gunrunners of tho Persian Gulf.
The windows of the building woremity which prevails between the curtained with tapestries ranging
The expedition will be com- posed of the cruiser Hyacinth
and Fox, thọ 104th. Itillas, a see tion of a Mountain Battery, and
detachments of Sappers, Field Ambulanco. Corps, and Supply,
| aud-Transport, Corps, -
|
ponads, while the fittings general-
Scale. The Capitol, however, was not as a building satisfactory. Built of marble, its foundations were weak, and large cracks were visible in many places thirty years ago.
Construction.
was begun about 1874, and, until the fire, at least, the New York State Capitol ranked dård, if not second, of American buildings of this kind.
YUNNAN.
VICEROY WARNED TO BE
DIPLOMATIC
*
("SHEONG Po" SERVICE)
Peking, March 29.
Acting on the advice of the
Grand Councillors, the Prince
[The Porsian Gulf is an inlet of the Indian Dean, running north- westward from the narrow and shallow strait of Ormuz between Persia and Arabia. Hlasan area of about 75,000 sq. nt, and an average depth of about 25 fathoms. The water in very warm, the sur face tenperature sometimes rising above 90 F: The Euphrates and Tigris, and the Karun River enter the head of the gulf. Of the Li of Yunnan to hair in mind. island, the most important are the Bahrein Island, Kislma, and Orto avoid any friction with this Bushire is the principal British troops, and on no account
should he prepare for hostilities.
miz.
port]
It is a matter of course: ihat
the Japanese have as many claims to be recognised as any
other nationality in Amorica, and-}· therefore there does not appear
to be any reason why the State,
of California should alone sock
to deprive them of their pri
virgós, especially at this time.
เ
when the danger of war is geu orally discussed among the people.
TIENTSIN MINT.
EXPERTS WANTED.
Suat Po" SERVICE.)
Tientsin, March 29,
Experienced and expertmintors
are wanted to pusron the minting
work in the Tientsin mint.
CHINESE MINISTER
RECALLED.
Chengti is being made the chief Wostorn military centre for Chins. Many foreign articles are
("BHAT PO" SERVICE.)
Poking, March 29..
to be seen in the larger stores,
chiefly euch and Gorman, and The Board of Foreign Affairs
a good sprinkling of Britisli,
Tegent has telegraphed to Viceroy
Cigarette men have also invaded intends recalling H.E. Liu, Yuk!
the city and threaten not to leave until the place is well infested with the little cigarette.
L'n, the Clinore Minister to the
Omrt of St. Jang
YUNNAN RAILWAY.
CAPITAL, INVESTIGATED.
SHRUNG PO" SKAVICE.]
Peking, March 20.
The Chief Secretary to the
་་
Board of Foreign Affairs called.
upon the Russian Minister ∙at
+
Poking in person asking him to report to his Government that China has complied with all tho
Russian denatus,
The Secretary also memorialized
Throne that the disputest
with Russia have been settled amicably between both countries.
Officials Rejoicing..
["Bdava Po" SERVICE]
Peking, March 29.
Prince Ching and II. E. Na
Tung were so pleased with the
results of the disputes with Russia
that they have visited the theatre
for the past few days.
To Discuss Treaties.
("Sheung Po" Beovice.]
Poking, March 29. The Chinese Minister at St.
(REUTER'S SERVICE.)
London; March 29th.
statos-tlet the Puma-by-174 votes
"
',
"The Crown Prince, accom- panied Sir Joha Howett, reach od Allahabad on Wednesday even-
.
A toligram from St. Petersbarging from the shooting campin the which is of vasť importues in the
shool war most succoksful, à lig-future. Mirzapur District. The last day's trade of the country-in-the-near' ress and two cabs falling to, the Prince's rillo."-"The Pioneer." Motor Iusos, of course, are very wild this year.
to 88 luas adopted intorpellations by the Octobrists, Progressisty, Cadets and Socialists areusing the Government of unconstitutional
Gilding Refined Gold. From au ait for a partner :-
COLONIAL DEPART- MENTS.
INVESTIGATORS REPORT.
Mr. R. E. Stubbs, who was sent
'Solicitors' references re-by the Colonial Secretary to Coy- quired from honourable gentle-lon, Hongkong and the Strafts practice in carrying the Zemstovamen only," British Journal of Settlemonts. to inquire into and
Bill by Imperial prerogative.
KOREAN FRONTIERS.
JAPANESE DEMAND. -
("SuRtNG Po" SERVICE.),
Photography."
roport upon certain departments of the administrations of those "Here is a true story, says "The Colonios, had returned to the Sporting Chronicle, regarding Colonial Offico and has drawn up J.A. King, the Yorkshire forward. a valuable report on the results As is well-known, the young farm-of his mission. Mr. Horcourt has or was about the most proininent this document under his con- man on the fold in the last of sideration. The report will also the Trial Matches at Twicken, be submitted to the Governors of ham, and Played King! Well the different Colonies concerned. done, King!" word frequent Sir Frederick Lagard, Governor shouts from the stand," Ed of Hongkong, says the "L; & C inburgh Byoning Dispatel."
Express, in particular, has asked that this should be done, as it is understood that ho desires to add some miggestions to those of Mr.
Yes, that is the end of the story. Good, isn't it? If your Po-friend- wants another, let him try
--- Peking, Mareli 20,
The Japanese Minister at
King has asked the Chinese
vernment to delimit tho Koroan
frontiers.
go-
this one:-
"A rather long-winded preseh- or's little boy was taken to the service on Sunday night. During the long sermon he fell asleep, and when he awoke his father was still preaching."—" Evening
The Board of Foreign Affairs | News."
That's all but overy word was unprepared, and the matter, tollis.
has been postponed,
VICEROYS TO CHANGE
POSTS.
("Suzuya Po," SKAVICE.]
Poking, Mareli 29. The Prince Regent intends to Instinct Viceroy Hai Liang, of the Three Eastorn Provinces, and the Viceroy of Szechuan to oxchango places, but the Viceroy of Sac-
"SHAT PO SERVICE.]
l'eking, March 29.
The Board of Communications
as telegraphed to Viceroy Lá, of Yunnan, to investigate into this subscribed capital of the Yun-Petersburg luas telegraphed to clinandoclines,pn the ground that nán-Szechuan railway.
the Grand Council to send a ho has not full power to act. plenipotentiary to St. Petersburg
}
PRINCE REGENT INDISPOSED.
("SHAZ PO" SERVICE)
Peking, March 29.
Tho Prince Regent in reported
to be unroll,
to draw up the treaties...
London, March” 15.—It-is-ré- ported from St. Petersburg that Russian military mon, innking the beat use of the present state of trings, are pressing, the Govorn
Stubbs,
The Weather Forecast,
CHANGE
FAIR
HO STORMY
VERY DRY
"It is notified that the fitlo of Ahmadan Ganng Tazeik Ya Min, conferred on Kun Sang Pu Heng of Wanman, Karenni, is cancelled." Gazette of India:" So his visiting cards can be the ordinary size, after all.
"Princo Tsai Chun, brother of the Prince Regent of China, will leave China in May next on his
On the 30th at 11.5.-The barometer has fallen considerably way vin this country to London to
on the E. and NE. consts of alload the coronation of King China, and risen quickly in N.E George IV-Vancouver Daily Japan.
Nows-Advertiser."--
Holl, bo a little late, but very situated over the Yangtzo valloy A depression which wan wolcome.
yesterday, is moving into the Yellow Sea.
you mustn't interrupt the plum-shifted Eastwards, and now oc-
Voico from Below: "Harold,
The high pressure area has bars at their work, doar."
Japa
Harold: "It's all right, mother.cupies the NE, part of the Sea of sits on the stairs and does no I'm only talking to the man who thing,'
"The Church Choir gave the opening item, a gles, In the MORE SERIOUS DISPUTES hour of softened uploadon, which was followed by Absence' at a later
stage."Surrey Mirror."
("SHAT PO" SERVICE).
Poking, Mareli 29.
The disputes in the Threo
ment to take a very firm attitude Eastern Provinces are far more toward China, so as to secure ad-
vantages with regard to demarca serious than the disputes tion of the boundary, and other matters. The Government, how- ing Turkostan.
We have often noticed this effect at village concerts,
"Victor Trumper, once more his triumphant self, foll sort of a century by three figurosonly." regard-"Sheffield Daily Telegraph."
Thore's nothing in that. We have often done it.
Moderato E. winds may bo ox- pecieil-over-the-N--past-of-the-
China Sea,
Hongkong rainfall for the 24 hours ending at 10 am. to-day, 9.00 inches,
Forecast District. 1-Hongkong and Neighbour hood, E. winds, moderate;
2.-Formosa Chanuel, variablo winds, moderato,
fair.
3.South coast of China be- tween Hongkong and Lamocks, same as No. 1,
4-South coast of China bo- twoon. Hongkong and Flainen, samo as No. 1