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FAR EAST IN PARLIATM *MENT
HOUSE OF LORDS. The Late Emperor of Japan,
(Aug; 6.)--The-Earl of Ches terfold brought up the following message from the King, in reply
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER
and Indian cotton goods werd being rapidly driven out of the China market by Japanese goods, which were manufactured and marketed at from 25 per cent, to 40 per cont. below British goods; and whether the Government intended to take steps to prevent
.
POST OFFICE.
SIDEBIAN ROUTE. SUPER SCRIPTION.. UNNECESSARY FOR EUROPE.
Letters and post cards for Europe will
SHIPPING NEWS.
ARRIVED.
Plogsney, Br., 4,150, B. A.
Tillotson, 6th Sept
1912.
VESSELS IN FORT,
Antoloobus, Br. .., 5,806, Stewart,
int Bort-Santile vin Japan
7th Aug., Gaa.-B. & 8.7||
Mail Steamers
THE PENINSULAR
Singapore 1st Sept, Gen. Borneo, Ger... 1,344, F. Sambil AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO.
-B, & Barwicks
Haugshow, Br. 8.5, 999, Morse, 6th
Okers,
The value limit on Parcels to tho United States via San Francisco, or to Honolulu has now been reared. Parvels may be sent up to any value, but those exceeding $200 Mexican or
20 must be stocompaniod with
ao Jinsen involat corilled by the United States Consul General for Hongkong.
in fatare be despatched by the route of a similar result taking place in Siberis noloss marked by the senders the Indian market as soon as the for transmisson by another route. to tho Address voted by the demand for imported cotton continue to be sent by the Suez Canal Printed matter and samples will House on the occasion of the goods in Chian had been fully route death of the late Emperor of met by the products of Japanese Japan: "I thank you for your cotton mills. loyal and dutiful Addross. I join quost heartily in your expres
Mr. J. M. Robertson, who re- tion of deep regret at the melan- plied, said: The hon. member choly tidings of the death of my presumably refere to the remarks illustrious ally and friend, his contained in the report of the Majonty the Emperor of Japan, Acting Commercial Attache for and I shall without fall communi- Ching for the year 1910, which onto to his Majesty the present were based on the trade statistics Emperor your message of for that year. Later statistica found sympathy with the Imperial show that during 1911 British Family and the Government and trade in cotton piece goods had people of Japan in the lose which more than recovered its position in the Chinese market, whilst they have sustained.”
Japanese progress was much less HOUSE OF COMMONS. marked. Imports of cottons from The Late Emperor of Japan. India into China have always (August 2-Captain Guest, been relatively small. In these Treasurer of the Household, circumstances it appears unneces
pro
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London
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Shanghal
Ropi. 2 Верь 7
MAILS DUE. "American, Cbiyo Mara, 27th inst. -
MAILS CLOSE,
brought up the following messary to consider the contingency Swatow-Per Haimana, 8th Sept., ango from the King:-"I thank suggested in the second part of you for your loyal and dutiful the question,
address. I join most sincerely in
your expression of deep regret at
'',
A Tientsin Shooting Affray.
+.
A.M.
Swatow, Amoy and Formoss Via
Tameui-Por
Sept Shanghai is Amoy Cari - 8th Sept., Gen.-B. & §. Sigismund, Ger. &B, 8,802, D.
Int 8 pt.-Sandakan 27th Aug., Timber.-M. & Co.
Diededchern, Ger....
Lens, 6th Sept.-Yokohama Choising. 30th Aug., Gon,—M, & Co. Dr. .., $,488, A, J. EYADR,
774,
h. Jargentes, 5th Supt. W despatch VESSELS to the Undermentioned PORTS on or about
Haiphong and Hofhow 4th
Sop, Gen.-J. & On. ・・ Ge..., 1,021, J. Bruha, 4ik
the DATES named-
YOR
Best-Canton 3rd Sept SHANGHAI Ballas. & S.
6th Boph-Rangoon, 28rd Choy Smug, Dr. 8.m., 1,424, M. Goutt- Aug, Gen.-J., M. & Ooi
noy, Oth Sept.--anton Maru, Jap... 3,846. M.
6th Sept.; Gen-J., M. & (0.
Machids, 7th Sept-Mofi 2nd Sept, Gen-N. Y. K. Dagay, Kwangloe, Chi, ... 1,468, J. McAr-|
Nor. ..,999, P. Selvasen, 4th
Fept.-Manila 01st Aug, Gen-J & Co.
thur, 7th Sept.-Shenghai Daigi Maru, Jap. n., 840, Y. Some-
6th Empress
Std Bept, Gen-0, M. 8. N. Co. Linan, Br. 5.s., 1,452, O. C. Williams,
7th Sept,Canion Bipt, Gen-B. & 8. Chiyuan, Ohj. 8,8, 1,177, Jameson” 7il Bep-Bhanghai ⚫ th Sept. Gen.-C. M. 8. N. Do.
OLEARANCES AT THE HAR- BOUR OFFICE. Daigi-maru. Daigi-marn, for Tamsui.
Choongshing, for Tiontain.
Asimun, for Bwałow. Kwanglos, for Canton. Obiynen, for Shanghai. Tjilatjop, for Batavia,
Choyeang, for Bhangbai, Hangehow, for Ohaion.
8th Sept., 9 AM, Touron and Quinbon-Port Americas, for, Kwongshowwan Helene, 8th Sept., 9 A.M. Bayard-Per American, 8th
Sept., 9 a.M.
Islands-Fer Antilochus, 8th Sept. 9 A.M. Hongay-l'er Hangchow, 9th Sept,
8 A.M.
Eopt., 11 A..
(7th) Major Arohor-Shee Hollow, the molancholy tidinga of the asked the Foreign Secrotary death of my illustrious ally and whother friend, his Majesty the Emperor been drawn to the decision
bio attention bad Fort of Japan, and I shall without fail of a coroner's jury at Tientsin in Philippias communicate to his Majesty the the case of Private Patchell, who present Emperor your message of
was killed' recently in the Fronel profound sympathy with the Im concession at Tientsin; whether poris family and Government he was aware that the decision Janna via Kobo--Por Tjiliwong, 9 and people of Japan in the loss was that the deceased met his Macao--Per Bai Tai, 9th Sept, they have sustained."
death at the bands of Jean Bap-
!
1.15
Bopt., 8 r.v. Settlements-Per Sibir, 9th Amoy and Foocho-Per Sept., 4 P.M. Haiyang, 10th Sept. 10
Indian Oplum in China. tiste Roche, the foreign barman Philippine Islands-Per Zafiro; 9th (3rd.) Sir J. D. Recs asked the at the Grand Bar Saloon, situated
beside the Rue St. Louis, French Straits Secretary for Foreign Affairs.
Concession, Tientsin; that the said what had been the result of his Joan Baptiste Roche shot at and Swatow, correspondence with His Majeskilled the deceased; and that the ty's Minister at Poking regarding evidence before the Court showed the inability of the Chinese Coy. ernment to secure freedom for
no justification for the act; and Sanatang and Sourabaya-Per Pakhol, whether any, and, if so, what stops had been taken to have the alleg- ed murderer brought to justice by the French authorities.
the sale of the large stocks of In dian opium now accumulatod at Treaty porta, and held up, con- trary to Trenty rights, to the loss, of the merchaats and others con- cornod.
THE NINGPO.
<
Siberian
Mall.
AM.
10th Sept., 10 km.“
rin.
Formon via Keelung, Japan Nagasaki, Honolul, Canada, United States and South America via San Fran- chco (Siberico Mail via Nagasaki)--For Shinyo maru, 10th Sept., 11 AM. Shanghai and North Chins-Per Tingeang, 10th Sept, 11
DEPARTED. Sept. 7. Gooben, for Yokohama. Sunghiang, for Haiphong. Cheongshing, for Tientsin. Chignon for Shanghai. Loons sang, for Philippine Islands, Tjilatjah, for Bourelays. Dea of Glamis, for Japan,
PASSENGERS DEPARTED.
Haosloop. F. H.
L....
KAD
kawa, 5th Sept.-Tamaui,
TO JAIL ON ARKAZE
About Eroight end 12th Sept.
STHAMERA
DEVANHA Lapt. W. B. Hickey,
LONDON, WIA)
USUAL PORTS or JALL
INDIA Capt. G. W. Gottlon, a.m.x
Noon, 14th Sept.,
Freight and Passage
For farther particulars, apply to
H; W. D, 'GĦALLARD, Aoting Superintendent
Hongkong, 2nd September, 1912.,
Amoy and Swatow 4th Sept. P. & 0, 8. N. Oo.! office," Ge-0.8. £.
of Japan, Br. 8., 8,099, 8. Robinson, ..., 5th Sept. Vancouver 14th Aug., and Shanghal 2nd Bopt ." Mail and Gen.-0. P. Ñ. Co Heimna, Br. s... 641, J. W.
B 5th
6 Sept-Swatow Sept, Gen-D. L. & Oo. Machow, Ger. ss., 998, R. G. Zollner,
3rd Sept.-Canton 2nd Sept., Ballast.-B. 1 B..
Manang, Br. 5... 1,346, Welgall,
6th Sept.-Sandakan 30th
Aug, Gon.-J., M. & Co.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
BREMEN.
On Sang, Br. a.. 1,787, A. G. Smith, IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINES.
5th Sept.-Chinwentau 28 th
Aug,, Gen ~}, M; & Co.
Pumpen, Br. h.m., 1.005, Jas. H.
Scott, 6th Sept.-Saigon 2nd Sept., Gin. Wo Fat Sing.
Bhidznaka Maru, Jap. 9.5., 6.588,
Irisawa, 2nd Sept.-Seattle, eto. 80th July, Flor-N. Y. K.
Shinyo Maru. Jap, 8.8., 7,220, H. S.
Smith, 2*th Aug.--San Francisco Ind Aug., Mail and Gon.-T. K. Kr
Siberia, Am. 8,5, 5,055, A. Zoeder,
FOR
MANILA,
YAP
MARONN, BAMARAI,
STEAMERS.
TO CALL.OR
6,000
SATURDAY,
7th September, at Gr.1.
NEWGUINEA, BRIS-PRINZ SIGISMUND... BANE, SYDNEY And Capt. D.. Long MELBOURNE
[Capt. H. Bremer
6th Sept.-San Francisco KOBE and YOKOHAMA (PRINZ WALDEMAR 10th Aug., Mail and Gen. -P. M. 8. B. Co.
Br ..., 1,346, A. W. Outer- Iridge. Oth Sept-Manila Brd Sept., Gen-B. & 8. Tjiliwong, Dutch ... 8.001, 8. G
Outhings., 91st Aug. Macassar 22nd Aug., Gen.-- J. O. J. L
Per 8.8. Kleins, sailed on 5th Sept.Toan, for Singapore, &c, :- Haskell, E. H. Borkeimer, A. L. Bertrand, A. Berry, L. W. Ohn Pan-hun Olayton, F. Chapmann, C. R. Darston, R. F. S. Maono-Per Sul Tai, 10th Eopt., 1,10 | Ellis, Mrs. |
AM,
P.M.
Philippine Islands-Per. Toan, Sept., 3 r..
Mr. Acland replied that he had no information on the subject, bat Mr. AclandHis Majesty's had called, for a report from His Minister at Peking has under, in- Majesty's Consul-General, struction from His Majesty's Gov- ornment, made repeated protest against the restrictions imposed on the trade in Indian opium in Hevoral provinces of China con- trary to Tronty rights, Tho Chinese Government have in ro-
The Chinoso war junk Ningpo ply undertakon to send the
has passed through many vicis necessary instructions to the provincial authorities to with-aitudes since she was purchased draw the objectionable testric-by Mr. W. M. Milno for exhibition tions, but I regret to
have purposes at the forthcoming in-Japan tornational exhibition at San
Junk's Future Prospects.
Siberian
Mall.
Ellis, Miss
10th | Friedrich, B.
Gilmer, F. B.
Lo Kwong-in, Mr. Top Bai, Brys., 981, P. N Markus-
Ko Khum-san Lowenstein, W.
and Mrs.
Mears, Miss C. A.
Neuen, I.
Zafim,
Ridger, A. L.
Sassoon, I.
Schulte, Mrs, E.
Formees via Keelung, Shang. Haast, Min J. de Voet, W. A.
bal, North China and Japan
via Moli, Viatoris, and Boat-8HIPS PASSED THE CANAL
tle (Europa via Siberia)-Per Shidsuaka-maru, 10th Sept.,
8 P.M.
via Kobo, Vlotaris, Taco son and to state that up to the present Francisco, and so far as leaving
Vancouver Per Pro terilaus, these instructions have had little, her native waters is concernca Swatow, Autog and Foochow Por
11th Sep, 2.36. if any, effect. Further représenta tions have been inade both by Sir she is apparently as far off as Haimun, 12th Sept., 10 x.x.
over. In fact, save the "North Straits and Burmah-Per Muttra,
12th 8 pt.. 11 A.M.
John Jordan in Poking and by China Daily News," the enter myself to the Chinese represents-prise is beginning to be looked Sandakan-Fer Manung, 12th Sep!,, upon se doomed to fallure, and
tive here.
8 F.M.
Arrivals
London, August 18. from China-Lothian, P. E. Friedrich, Stentor, Walton Hall, Tin following vessels have passed the Cansl~Ajax Koerber, ing Suey Simla, Glenalido), Burmese Prince.
Arrivals
se, 3rd Sept.-Haiphong 1st Sept, Timber.--Oider, Am. 9.8., 2,024, M. C. Smith; Cth Sept-Manila Brd Sept., Balleat.-8. T. & Uo,
BAILINO VESSEL · ́
Comat, Br. -masted barque, 2,890,
W. J. Davis, 18th June- Now York Brd Fob., Oil.- 8.0. Ca.
WATER RETURN.
Level and Storage of water in Reservoirs on Aug. 1, 1912.
CITY AND HILL, DISTRICT WATER WORKS LEVEL
Tim
1017.
ft. pin below 13ft plin. below overfor
OTERDOW
Tilt. Dia below aeft. i. below
London, August 16. from Chins-Liberia, Tytan
Brewsb
Laverdow Tytem Inter- Laval with Leval with
mediata...
avardow
.:
North Chia-Porconion, Tyolaus. Chinhas, 12th Sept, 8 r.. The following ressòle have passed
avertow
overflow
6,100
About TUESDAY, 17th Rent
Capt. F. Bembili
SATURDAY,
7th September.
RUDAT & SANDAKAN......{BORNEO_
All the steamers of the European Lips are fitted with Wireless Tele
Now System of Telefunkin
For farther Particulare, apply to
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
MELCHERS & CO.,
GENERAL AGENTS, HONGKONG and CHIN
Hongkong, Sid Beptember, 1912,
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP CO., LD
Hongkong-South China Coast Ports.
Highest Class, Fastest and Most Luxuriona Steamers on the Coast, husing aft ila, below fla, below splendid Accommodation for First-Class Passengers. Electric Light. Excellent
Wong-w Pekiniem......
Гузар
tuin. below Cainice.
· overflow
wwwdow
STORAGE DALIONE,
10+1
a.
t
SIJI
(6th.) Sir E. rey, in reply to even the promotors appear to have Shanghel and Sir J. D. Roos, stated: His Ma- lost their original enthusiasm.websiwel and Tieptain-Per Hui- the Canal:Beauvon, China, Goeben josty's Minister has received re- The vessel is lying at the wharf ported assurances from the pro- of the Now Engineering & Dock Straits and India via Bozbeyler Segovia, Tango Mara.
chow, 18th Sept., 8 r.. visional Chineso Government that Co., Yangtzopoo Road, complet they will pursue a policy of
ing her repairs. rigorous suppression of the culti- vation of the poppy, and the Pre-Capt. Scurr, who on two occasions The former captain of the junk, sident, Yuan Shil-kai, has issued 8 proclamation couched in the sailed it a hundred or more milos Philippine Islands-Per Yuongan the Canal:-Baron Napier, Bellerolik during the month of July squa
Straits and India vis Calcutta-Perthon, Benaron,
14th Sept. 1 .M.
Capri, 14th Sept., 10 ..
London, August 20, Shanghai, North China and Japan vĨA
Tytam Byewash .... Arrivals from
China Ajax, tam intermediais... Kobo-Per G. Apcar, 14th Benvorlich, Tooukal.
Pakfatam dynamietavast Wong-nal-chan Mom Bapt., 10A.M.
The following vassals bave passed
Total H Contenption of water in the City and Hill Dis
igri
Jelanga, 11th Sept., 2 r..
China-Per Antini, 14th Sept., 5 r.. Straits, Barmah, Ceylon, Ade- alde, Western Australia, In-| dís, Aden, Egypt, and Europe
strongest terms enjoining on all beyond Woosung, described the provincial Governors and local offi- vessel as unseaworthy and totally cials the necessity of enforcing the unable to weather the waves of Bhangal and North restrictions on smoking and culti- the Pacific Ocean. Mr. Milne, vation of opium with the utmost holds a different opinion, hoir- stringency. In the present unsettled over, and whilst he will not condition of China I cannot at Touchsafe any information as to tempt to determine the date the states that the previous abor the future attempt of the vessel, which the central Government will be in a position to exercise the tive attempte wore due entirely
to the inexperience of the crew. necessary control in all the pro- viuoss of China, and it would be]; premature to consider the possi- bility of a revision of the agree ments with China concerning opium.
The Next Attempt.
certain that one will shortly be In the next attempt and it is
made an entirely new crew will be engaged, as well as a fresh Sir J. D. Rees: May I ask captain, Capt. Sourr having gone whether the Government propose home to England. The men are for an indefinite period to carry being engaged, but before their out its share of the agreement, to services are accepted they will be the detriment of the Indian re-required to farnish testimonials | venue and taxpayor, while it is as to their qualifications in sailing not euro that the Chinese Govern- vessels. In all probability Chineso ment, either in the immediate sailors will be included if the future or at any time, will be idea of "bad jos" connected able to carry out its share? with the vessel can be dissipated.
English
Mail.
Siberian
M11.
Estimated
FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW AND RETURN. (Docupying 9 to 10 daje.)
OTKANCHIPS.
CAPTAIN
LEAVING.
BHAIYANG A. E. Hodgins | TUESDAY, 10th Sept,, at 11 a..
|HAIMUN.............. | J. W. Evant ...... | THURSDAY, 12th Sept., at 11 AM |HAITAN ...... | J. 9. Bosch........ | TUESDAY, 17th. Supt., at 11 Aix.
10:0
Tous radions,
#jo.cg W
14.3
Brasilia, Japan, Contemption 15% Menelans, Middleham Castle, Miyasak,opulation... $2,300
per bead per day.. Maru, Myrmidon, St. Patrick, Sydný,
Constant Bappir in sil districts during iba Yorck.
month of July in both years 2015 and sate..
KOWLOON WATER WORKS LEVEL Kowloon Ora) to' o′′,
London, August 98. ArrivaĴa from China :-Ceylon,
via Brindisi. (Late Letters Koerber, Promethens, Tango Maru, 11 m. to noon. Extra Tøset", :! Postage 10 cents.) (Supple-
mentary mail on board up to The following ventele havo paurad the time fixed for departure the Canal :-0. -"Ferd "i" Lunisz,
of the mall Extes Portage Polynesien, Pound, Priem,(Yang
in all the Pillar Boxes in
10 cents) (Latten posted Tase, RhequI.
time for the fmt olamance
will be included in this con-
JO11
vication Rar} "Balon
Balow overtow STORAGE IN MILLIONE AND DECIMALS GALLONE .19x1
136.10
Kowloos G-) :
vitation Reserv
Upl
#77 20 Consumption of water in Kowloon during the month of July syra
|
Consumption..a
etimated popu
_towauguzzers, Conapo par
bead per day...f
1011
17.43
97.790
1019
36.10 gallons
91.30
101 Kalione The Government: Analyit's reports show that the Pahite Wales Dartment.
Londes, August 27, Arrivals from Obina :-Doobigh-wat of croatient qualify. tract mall) The Parcel hire, Polynesies, Segovia, Seneca, Mall will be closed on Friday,
Sept. 18th at 6 p.m.-Pri Aleula....
India, 14th Sept., 11. The following rassele · bara passed Shanghal, North Obins, Ja-the * Canal ;—Benolsuch, Balowi panrla Nagasaki, United Glenesk, Glenturret, Monmouthshire: States, South America and Canada via Vancouver (E-
Bambia, Aradia. Tia Siberia) Per Empress of Japan, 14th Bept., 5. r..
ropa
Bir E. Grey My answer was Scores of applications have been Swatow, Amoy and Foochow-Por based on the assumption that the received for the captaincy, many Hellan, 17th Sept., 10 A., present want of control in China of those seeking the position Philippine Lelande Per Kailong, 17th is temporary and not indefinite. being in possession of masters' Bapt., 8 r.winALAG
The Cotton Trade in China certificates, and having years of Straite, Bommah, Osylan, Adelaide, experience in sailing vessels to
(7th.) Mr. Pato usked the Pre-recommend them. Nothing has sident of the Board of Trade so far been decided in this direc whether his attention had been tion, bat the end of the week, it called to the reports of British is said, will see all details fixed Consula in China issued in 1911, up; and, given's fair wind, a fresh which showed that, boil British stark might possibly be made,
W. CHATHAM,
FOR SWATOW AND RETURN. (Occupying 3 Days), HAIMUN...... | J. W. Evans | SUNDAY, 8th Sept., at 10 a.m..
Steamers will arrive at, and depart from, the Go,'s Wharf near Blake Flor
For Freight and Passage, apply to
Douglas, Lapralk & Co.
General Managers.
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THE EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN
STEAMSHIP CO.,
LIMITED.
Mail Service to Australia,
MAIL SCHEDULE:
(SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION),
TIDE TABLE.
Steamers
Sept.
ard
London, September 5. Arrivals from Chins :—Belerophon, Myrmidon, York, Bhorni.
to 9th
High WaterWorks
Bopt, 1912
Low:
Men
EMPIRE ....................................
Wajer
The following wawala hava, passed Tow the Canal Caldbas, Montrose, Wid Prazost Allos, Taksın.
Western Australia, India, pi Adan, Egypt and Europe via Naples Per Prias Ludwig, 18th Bept, 9AM
Philipples.
Islands, Australla, via
Barometer
Thursday: Kalında, Tasmania and 1. Now, Zaland Før Hamid Kornize:21st Bent, 10 am.
loer 6th,,
p.m.. '29.80,
86
75
SE
M
40 0:48′
ST. ALBANS.......................................
Active Hongkong, from Australia
Leary Hongkon
On the 20th Sept.,
Sept., 112 On 12th Oat!, Nóos
The above Steamers are fiited with Refrigerating Machinery, an uring 26-112 11 | plentiful supply of Ios, Trash Provisions, ste.. and are Bghted throughout with 1QFTU y Electricity: All State-Rooms have Electric Pass. A daly qualified Doctor
14, 39' 14 and Stewardess are carried," ra
10 ST
No Inferior lgh nor löngunter,
5.7
For further pertfonlars, apply to
Gibb, Livingston