The Hongkong Telegraph.
NEW SERIES No, 8512
Telegrams.
AMERICA AND JAPAN.
EXCHANGE OF CORDIAL
MESSAGES.
(Haurzz's SARVIOR.)
London, April 5th. President Taft, replying to a cordial message from the Emperor
of Japan on the occasion of the
A
ratification of the Japan-America
Treaty, joins with the Emperor in confident expectation that the Treaty will result in binding closer the ties which have for so
long united the pooples of the
United States and Japan in amity
and peace.
Telegrams.
(ESTABLISHED 1881.)
THURSDAY, APRIL 6.
Telegrams,
1911.
四寒禮
號六月四英港香糖
Telegrams.
靰八初月三年三銃室
Telegrams.
ALLEGED JAPANESE
SPY.
DREADNOUGHTS VR-
DERED.
PRINCE SERIOUSLY ILL
IN MANILA,
ARMSTRONG'S SECURE THE ORDER,
OBITUARY
MOBERLY BELL DIES
SUDDENLY.
[Tax "Telzináp¤" CORRESPONDENT"]
London, April 5, 9.30 p.m.
Mr. Moberly Bell, of the "Tunes," has died suddenly.
Mr. Charles Frederic Moberly Ball hid been the managing director of "The Thundoror" since 1908. He was born in 1847, and was the son of the - Into Thomas Bell, of Egypt. He acted
(REUTER'S EERVION)
Bombay, April 5,1.15 p.m.
The Japanese arrested at
Strelna was not detained.
THE RUSSIAN DUMA,
(REUTER'S SERVICE)
London, April 5th.
M. Rodsianko, na Octobrist, has
as the Times" corrospondent in been elected President of the Egypt from 1805-00, and became assistant manager of the "Times", in 1890, which post he hold until
Duma, 1908, whon he was handed control,
MINISTERIAL MOVE-
MENTS.
The
[" daruso Po"""HERVICE.]
Poking, April 5,
Clinced Minister in
[Ambassador O'Brien and Count. Koutra, the Japanese Foreign Secretary, havo exchang- ed congratulations on the ratifi- eation of the treaty between the United Statos and Japan. There are not lacking ovidences that the highest officials and the entire Washington has telegraphed to. presa of Japan, as well as the general public, are deeply Peking to the effect that H.E. stirred by the early acceptance by
the American Government of Liang Tun Yen, formerly Pre- Japan's assurances that she de-
нігов continuation of the sident of the Board, of Foreign friendly relations which havo al-
ways existed, and, by the confi- Affairs (who is travelling in
once shown by the Administra-
tion at Washington in thosincerity Europe and America) has fixed of Japan's undertakingsregarding
emigration. On all sides and. a dato to return to China.
among evory class satisfaction and
ALARM IN TIBET.
RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION
ADVOCATED.
even gratitude is warmly express- ad. The effect of the ratification with regard to trade and com- merconlready is well marked. The Government and commercial, bodies are proparing to take a thoroughly representative part in the exposition to be held in celebmtion of the opening of the Panama canal in San Francisco. This undoubtedly will be the largest scale on which Japan has ever been represented abroad. The newspapers printed editorials expressing the opinions of sintos men, bankers and loaders of thought who are unanimous in has tolographed to the Grand regarding the ratification as one
{"SEAT PO" BERVIOR]
Poking, April 5.
The Chinese Ambon in Tibet.
7.
of the greatest events in the hie Councillors urging upon them tory of the country, and it has
undoubtedly strengthened the the reconsity of the inmediato position of Count Katsura, the
Premier, Count Komura and the construction of the railway in Government gonerally, says a cable from Japan.]
Tha Amèrican papers to hand
Tibet. He states in the telegram
contain somewhat sarcastic re- that the Indian Governinoat have
ferences to the apologetic policy|
of the Government as regarda alieady constructed the railway
Japan. They cite the case of the
CRITICAL SITUATION.
VICEROY CALLS FOR
RE-INFORCEMENTS.
-{“-Boat-Po” Suavion)-
Peking, April 5. Viceroy Li, of Yunnan, has reported by cable to Poking that
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ON EMPIRE.
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April 0, 2.15 p.m. Prince Leopold of Battenburg les arrived here from Australia on the steamer Empiro.
Unfortunately, the Prines is top
(Bauzan'á Sanyich.)
Bombay, April 677.20 am. Router's correspondent at Con- stantinople reports that at a Council of the Ministers it was
definitely decided to order two. Dreadnoughts from Armstrong's. ill to land for the many festivities The firm have agreed to reduce which had been pinnued by the the price.
Government, and the British and Spanish communities.
IS IT A CANARD?.
POWERS DISCUSS DIVISION
OF CHINA.
I" Baivia Po" Brevzon]
Peking, April 5.,
A. Chinese Minister abroad has
the situation about the Pion-ma reported to Peking that a secret conference the Powers is disputo is becoming critical.
being held in Paris, about the division of China. Excepting Honan and Shan si, the whole of
China will be divided up.
The Viceroy has asked for reinforcements from the neigh bouring provinces,
An Imperial decrce has been
+
issued ordering the diplomatic
He said that there must be
body and the Ariny Board to dissome ground for this rumour,
cuss the situation, and instructing
Viceroy-Li to maintain
ciliatory attitude.
SENSATIONAL NATIVE
PRESS.
OFFICIAL WARNING,
("BHEUNG PO BIVICK]
Peking: April 5. The native prose in Teking
has been commenting on the dis-
putes between Russia and China,
assembling for battle practice of to Ldiassa, and any further delay and the Grand Councillors, the
the most powerful American fleet
known, under Admiral Osterhaus, means that the right, of com-President of the Board of Foreign,
on the Atlantic coast, where they
say, a fleet is merely ornamental munications will be in the hands
and has nothing worthier of ite
three ANARCHISTS IN CHINA.
guns than oyster pirates. The of foreigners. fleet will comprise 21 battle- ahips, 4 armoured craisers, four battleships in reserve, scout cruisers, fleet auxiliaries, be- sides gunboats and an extensive fleet of torpedo craft and sub- marines, It is to manœuvre on the Atlantic coast in order to show that no offence is meant to Japan. A floot will also be assembled in! the Hawaiian Archipelago, but it
"Bazuxo Po' Banvich.)
Peking, April 5. The Board of the Interior have.
has already been pointed out by discovered that the anarchists aro Washington that nothing is monut by it. The papers declare that the!
pacification of Japan is the chief snuggling four cases of explosives purpose of modern, American diplomacy.
A Japanese Commission for studying military affairs is ex- pected in Germany during thie months of May and June.
to Peking by way of Shanghai,
a
The Board have telegraphed to the Viceroy of Nanking to keep
sharp look out,
Affairs, and the Russian Minister
in Poking are greatly annoyed.
The President of the Board of Interior has warned the Press
Association to be more careful ip
future in publishing sonsational articles in the press.
We learn from a Harbin mes- sago to the "Asali "that a party
MINES IN YUNNAN,
He is being constantly attended on board by a private physician.
THE WOMEN OF THE EAST.
Lady Lugard's Vicw. [By Ella Wheelor Wilcox.] They are waking, waking, waking, In the East and in the West They are throwing wide their
windows to the sun. And they see tho. dawn is
broaking,
And they quiver with unrest,
For they know their work is
waiting to be done.
The wifo of the Governor of Hongkong, China, says emphati- cally "The day of the deformed over. Those things are of the past. foot and the Chinese queue are They will be seen for some years, but they will not be seen for some
an
886 PER AKXUM, 8m0L Cory: 10:0EXT.
SIR HECTOR MACDONALD
OFFICERS OF H. M. S. KENT SAY HE IS ALIVE.
The Pacific Mail liner Asia on on her arrival at San Francis0) on her last trip brought some startling news,
She was cacorted across by. H.M.8. Kont and her oficors now state that the naval officers told thom that General Sir Hoctor Macdonald is alivo and drilling troops in Central China.. boen econ in various countries..
Rumours of Sir Hoctor having
from such a source as this one. liave been heard before, but never If the Kent's offers did make the statement it more than soldiers in the British army and a likely that one of the bravost. much maligned man is still on earth.
gonorations. China is awake,"
Yes, China is awake. But it is enormous body. And we might say that only one eye is yet open Before it enn bo truthfully stated that China is awake, the other and the Asia frequently exchinng- During the voyage tha Kont
bo lifted; the hands movo; the was a race from the day the Asia oye must unclose; the head must od wireless messages. The trip body stand erect; the mind arouse overhauled tho Kont outside: to full consciousness and the Yokohan. The last message re- whole being march on to the stop coived by the Asia was "Good-byo. of progress.
glow. Soo you in Honolulu," aud You're good company, but tod an hour afterwards the Kont was out of sight.
THE O. B. BREWERY.
VISITED BY MEMBERS OF THE SANITARY-BOARD,
Before China can be called an awakened land its women must be stirred and made eager for edu cation. A few. Chinose women are woll orucated. A. feir mora The vessels sails at midnight are lifted out of ignorance and superstition; a larger porcentage for Hongkong.
is curious regarding the doings of the great world. But the nase is Prines Loopold is on route to still lost in the jungles of old tra- ditions, and content to wander England.
there because unconscious there is a larger, fairer world. sive nation until its women are Board, Mr. Sholton Hooper and China can never be a progres-C. D. Wolfo, President of the given greater light, greator liber Mr. Lau Chu Pak, visited the O. B. Brewery yesterday on the invitation of the management.
Prince Leopold Arthur was born in 1889, and is the son of Prince Henry of Battenborg, whe married Princose Beatrice, they, and greater opportunities for youngest daughter and constant companion of Queen Victoria.]
LAWN TENNIS.
Further games of tennis were played yesterday afternoon on the Cricket. Ground in connection with the tournament and resulted as follows:
Event "A" Championship. Captain G. H. Addison, R.E., beat A. David: 0-1: 0-4-0-0.
C. T. Hone last Dr. G. E. Au- "bray, "0-7′′: 2-676-2784–
P.H.Klimanok beat 8.9. Moore, 2-6; 6-2; 6-1; 6-1.
Event "B" Single Handicap A Class.
["SHAT PO” SERVIOR.]
Peking, April 5.
R. Hancock (owes 10) scratched to A.C.E. Elborough (owes 15). The Chinese Mining Co. in
Major F. J. Hunter A.O.D. (owes30) beat Capt. G.H. Addison Yunnan have appointed Wongowos 15), 6-2: 6-3. Chung Yan as the chief mining engineer. He is expected to take over his duties shortly.
Lieut Day, K.O.Y.L.I. (owos 30) beat O.T. Hose (owes 30),0-1: 6-2 P.H. Klimanek (owes 30/4) best O. C; Hickling (owes 15/4),
6-0: 6-4.
Event "B" Single Handicap "B" class.
A. O. Brawn lowes 30) beat CHINESE SELLS FORT 10.0. Stark (owes 15) 0-1: 7-5;
R. Sutherland (owes 4/0) beat H. L. O. Garrett (owes 4/0), 3-6: 6-4-6-4.
PLANS.
COURT MARTIAL IN ·
PEKING.
("Sarung Po" BRAVION)
Peking, April 5.
A Chinese surveyor las secretly drawn the plan of the fortified
ASP. H. Bouquette, R. N. (owca 16) beat H. M. Bain (owes 15), 6-1: 7-5.
Doubles Handicap "B" Class. Capt. B. A. Craig, R.A.M.C., and Capt. A.D. Waring, R.A.M.C., (owos 15-2) best H. H, Taylor and H. A. Laminert 40: 0-2: 6-2.
area in the Three Eastern Pro-6-3: 2-0:7-5. vinces, and has sold it to a certain
country:***
The surveyor› was arrested, by
of Russian troops commanded by Viceroy Hei Liang, and sent to a non-commissioned officer ap preached a Chinese village about Peking-for-punishment. four miles from Harbin, when a' body of Chineno troops, about 200 strong, stationed in the vil lage fired on the Russians, who court martial, and sentenced to thereapon retreated. No casuale ties Madurred,
The prisoner Jige been tried by
C. Willson and C. B. Johnson (Law) beat I. J. Birbook and A. H. Crook (Scholaatio), 0-2; 2-0:
usefulness.
Bo long as the birth of a girl child is regarded as a calamity, and oftimes as disgrace, by any race, that race is in montal and spiritual swaddling clothes,
It is the genoral impression of all European and American re- sidonts of China (those not con- nected with evangelizing work) that our Christian missions are failures so far as making roal con- verts of the peoplo is concerned.
But it is also a matter of con-
viction with these same people that the work of the missionaries is most valuable in ita aducational- efforts and particularly in its helpfulhoss to women; in its giving them a now understanding of life, and the self-respect nud self-reliando which leads to use- fulness.
In Canton, a city as large as Manhattan, the destroying of now” born fomalo children is still "of froquent occurrence. The bodies of these poor unfortunates aro seen floating down the. rivers, or found in the streets, with other rubbish but just as, hero and thero, in those crowded narrow streets, a ray of sunlight some- times falle, so, here and there, is an awakened mind made conscious of the right of every new born child to live its life; and die a natural death, irrespective of sex.
And through missions, schools, convents, hospitale, has flown and is flowing & clear stream, liko a silver thread, of humane thinking and human responsibility.
Soveral members of the Saui- tary Board, among them Mr. E.
The party wore under tlio quid- ance of Mr. Ehrenfels, who ex- plained the workings of the Brewery oxhaustively. The visi tors wore greatly struck with the magnificent plant which pro- duces "O.B.", as well as by the oleanliness of everything in the place. Some two and a half hours were spent in the build- ing and then the party after partaking of some light refreshi
hente, not omitting some of the famous beer, were taken back: to Blake Pior in the Company's launch
It does not matter that the minds, cleansed by this stream, are not entlasiastic believers of A. P. H. Rouquette, P.N., and any, special Christian creal or G. A. Cooke, R.N., (owes 15) beat dogma; it does not matter if they H. E. Hoffman and E. A.. M. still cling to some of their old ideas and traditions and super- Williams (owes 2-0), 6-1; 0-2.
Event "D" Professional Pairs, stitions. The fact which is on- R.D. Stewart and F. Beving-couraging to the liberal minded ton (wierchants) boat T. E. Posrce observer is that, through the and P. H. Holyoak (merchants), persistent and patient work of our Leteliers and helpersinthe mission schools and hospitals, women are beginning to rogard the torturing process of deforming the feet of little girls as barbaric, and a relic of a departed ora; and mother? bood is beginning to be understood We learn from the "Mainichi" in its full sacredness; and the that Professor Enoch Vickers, brain of the girl child is coming- who resignedJis post in the to be classed with that of her Keio University, Japan last brother as a divino thing, cap- December, and is now a Pro-able of development and the foot in the West Virginis woman of this strange, half forred upon him the Fourth her rightful kingdom, slowly, but State University, has had con- awakened old race is coming into
Order of Merit and the Cordon surely, of the Rising Sun,
B
Yet oli, so slowly!
Tho visit creates a precedent which might usefully be followed. with a view to encouraging local industries.
The Weather Forecast.
WITH STORMY
CHANGE
VERY DRY
FAIR
On the 6th at 11.55 The depression lying off S.E. Japan yesterday, las moved towards N.E. and is now situated to the S.E. of Hokkaido.
Pressure is still high, but giving barometric changes are unira way over N. China. In the South,
portant.
Moderate E. winds may be ex pected over the N. part of the China Sea.
Hongkong rainfull for the 24 hours ending at 10 a.m. to-day, 0.00 inches,
Forecast District, 1.-Hongkong and Neighbour lood, E. winds, modernte, cloudy, misty,
2-Formosa Channel, same as No. 1,
3.-South coast of China be tween Hongkong and' Lamooks, South coast of Chins be as No. 1
tween Hongkong and Hainan, same de No. 14