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JAPAN'S FOREIGN POLICY..
HER ATTITUDE TOWARDS RUSSIA.
Fair Play Promised to China.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22 1919.
JAPAN'S FOREIGN POLICY.
三拜禮號弍廿月登英港香
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
H. R. H. PRINCE JOHN'S DEATH.
"With the complete collapse of the Teutonic Powers, the whole world is now 'bn the road to reconstruction. The ideal underlying. this movement is to assure the definite establishment of
SUBJECT TO EPILEPTIC FITS. a lasting peace, based upon justice, and this ideal is on • eff fours with the traditional policy of this country. Japan has no
London, January 19. The medical bulletin with reference to H. R. H. Prince John's aspiration but to seek the consummation of the free and unfettered development of her national life along the highway of justice and death states that he had suffered since infancy from epileptic fits, peace and to have the open door of the whole world assured to the which lately became more frequent and more severe.
The Prince passed away in sleep, following an attack at 5.30 on legitimate and rightful activities of the nation. And, impartial student of the history of the Empire will not f to admit the afternoon of the 19th at Sandringham.
always guided and governed that this basic principle" has
We are indebted to the Japanese Consul General for the following telegraphie summary of the address delivered by Viscount Uchida, Minister of Foreign Affairs at the Japanese Parliament on our foreign policy. The life of a nation is eternal. All, aggressive the 21st January, 1919 The gigantic struggle which has ravaged designs and artful machinations are only destined to breed a casting the whole of the world for the past four years has ended in the com-sore in the heart of nations; they impair for ever the dignity and plete victory of the Allies and the work which the Peace Conference prestige of the State. With this conviction, we are determined to has in view is not only the restoration of peace between the Allies pursue a fair and clean policy in all international relations." and their enemies but the establishment of peace throughout the whole world upon solid and enduring foundations.
It contemplates not only putting an end to the present struggle, but the prevention In this conviction we are of the outbreak of war for ages to come. decided to co-operate in all sincerity with our Allies at the Peace Conference for the realisation of plans conducive to the accomplish- ment of these objects. The relations between Japan and the Allied Powers have considerably increased in solidarity, due to community of interes: governing those relations in the prosecution of the war. The visit of H. 1. H. Prince Higashi Fushimi to England and his itinerancy to other Allied Powers have gone a long way in streng thening the bonds of friendship between this country and the Allied Powers.
"were
in Paris.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
THE PEACE CONFERENCE.
BROTHERLY UNITY TO PREVAIL.
hateful covetousness.
disaster.
Paris, January 20.
CHOLERA IN BOMBAY,
A HEAVY DEATH ROLL.
Bombay, January $ (delayed). Following the influenza epidemic Bombay is now sufering severely from cholera the spread of which is largely attributable to the heavy influx from the famine districts. The deaths in Bombay during the week ending January 4 were 1,900, of which 750 were due to cholera. In the preceding week there were 1,600 deaths, of which 550 were due to cholera. The latest figures, however, show a considerable improvement.
BOLSHEVIKS FLEEING IN ESTHONIA.
SIR HENRY MAY RESIGNS.
do not forget for the moment the conspicuous services which Russia world was thirsting and hungering for peace. The fact that M. rendered at the initial stages of the war in the Allied cause, regard-Clemenceau was Chairman was proof that there would be no dela RESIGNATION ACCEPTED. shipping in the Harbour. less of the enormous sacrifices involved by diverting or checking the
German military activities on various fronts. Unfortunately, the except in the inevitable settlement of essential difficulties. M. internal trouble which suddenly broke out in Russia in the midst of Clemencean's untiring energy had helped the Allies in their time of the Great War forced her to withdraw from the struggle against trial and he represented the heroism and genius of the indomitable the Germans; yet our hearts go out in full sympathy to the Russians people of France.
M. Clemenceau returned thanks. He said "We came here
His Governorship to Cease Next Month.
time.
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THE CABARET DANCES.
| GOOD FINANCIAL RESULT.
The management in connection with the two recent Cabaret Dances held in the Dance Hall on Murray Parade Ground take pleasure in stating that the nett profits of same, amounting to $627.03 have been handed over to the "Heather Day" Fund of the Hongkong. St. Andrew's Society. We have been also ask- ed to state that thanks are due to the following
Commodore and Officers HM.
for loan of flags, etc. Major Morgan and Officers 18th Infantry for the services of the Band at reduced rates;
Mr. D. Keith, Hongkong & Whampos Dock Co., for services rendered in connection with the floor;
The South China Morning Post, Daily Press, Hongkong Telegraph SWEDISH HELP IN ADVISABLE.
and China Mail for advertising Stockholm, January 19. at reduced rates; The Swedish General Sjalmarson has arrived at Helsingfors
Messrs. C. E. Warren & Co. Exactly 43 years, day for day, after the foundation of the Ger-from Esthonia, where he has been investigating the question of send-and S. Montrie & Co. Limited.; Mr. G. M. Goodall and Sgt. "Next, I have to dwell upon to Russian question. In full accord man Empire at Versailles, the Peace Conference opened yesterdaying a Swedish voluntary expedition to help the Esthonians. He states the Bolshevists are fleeing panic-stricken and now occupy with Great Britain. France. Italy, and China, Japanese forces
President Poincare welcomed the emissaries of civilisation to only one-sixth of Esthonia. They have murdered 500 persons, in-Major Hurle; and to the gentle- despatched 10 Eastern Siberia in August last. In order to relieve the critical situation of the Czecho-Slovak troops. Paris, which was the chief objective during four years of German clading women, children and the aged, in the town of Wesenburg man who so kindly donated, as He said the victory of the Allies was General Sjalmarson considers that Swedish assistance is hardly prizes, War Bond tickets to the the grave danger which had once threatened their existence has been
value of $00. averted and the primary object of our military undertaking in essentially the victory of right, complete and absolute, the enemy advisable owing to the precariousness of the economical situation.
ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL. Siberia has now been accomplished. Realising, however, that the having begged for an armistice to save himself from irremediable complete withdrawal of our troops from Siberia at this moment might
President Wilson suggested that the permanent Chairman of
THE ANNUAL MEETING. create a serious situation, prejudicial to the preservation of order in the Conference be M. Clemenceau, saying France was deserving of
aud St. George in recognition these regions to the Japanese Government have no alternative, but
of the special services which
The annual meeting of seathold- to maintain for the time being a certain portion of their forces in Precedence because she had undergone the most tragical sufferings
he rendered during the plague lers and subscribers of St. John's various locations in Eastern Siberia. At the same time, they have of the war, and it was more delightful to honour France because
of 1894 and in 8oppressing Cathedral will be held in the decided to effect as great a reduction in the number of Japanese they could hodour the person of her distinguished servant, M.
Clemenceau.
the strike of 1895, which, Chamber of Commerce Room, troops as the absolute requirements of the situation will permit. We
Mr. Lloyd George seconded the proposition, remarking that the
while it lasted, paralysed the City Hall, on Tues lay, 28th Jan- Per- uary, at 5.30 p.m., when, in addi- haps one of greatest public ser- tion to the usual business, the vices that he rendered was in following resolutions will be |bringing to light the widespread propose
corruption that existed in the
(1.) That the Government be police force which he was co-requested to introduca into the manding at the
This Legislative Council a Bill for work Was traiy 3
great amending the Cathedral Ordin- Голе and for two
yearance in the form laid on the table The Hon. the Colonial Secretary he was busily engaged in at this meeting. sends us the following com- purging the force of dishonest (2. That the balance of the members and in reorganising the "Grifith Testimonial Fund" be "I am directed to inform you Criminal Investigation Depart added to the "War Memorial that the Officer Administering ment, which he kept under his
Fund." the Government has received a own control. Two years later he (3.) That the Church Body be telegram from the Secretary of was engaged in organising the authorised to draw up a scheme the Police Force in the New Territory for the erection in the Cathedral State for the Colonies to effect that the Governor has and in quelling the lawlessness for the Cathedral Compound of a... tenderet his resignation, which which was very rife just after Memorial to those who have has been accepted from the end that newly acquired area had been fallen in the War. of February. The Secretary of taken over by the British. As (4.) That an appeal should be State has accepted it with much Superintendent of the Victoria made for the raising of an En- reluctance and with warm thanks Gaol, a post which he held in lowment Fund and & Fund for for Sir Henry May's long and conjunction with that of Captain the provision of a Church House. distinguished services. He does Superintendent of the Pulice and The accounts show the follow- not doubt that this fealing will Fire Brigade, he placed the ing figures:-General Fund, be fully shared by the "Colony, whole of the prison system on a debit balance of $51.25; Organ for which he has done so much. separate basis, and while in-Fund, credit balance of $436.10, "His Excellency feels sure that creasing the deterrent effect of but the outstanding liabilities the news of the resignation of the imprisonment he greatly in-exceed the balance in hand; Sir Henry May will be received creased the means of affording Choir Fand, credit balance of with the deepest regret by all industrial development by caus $254.80. classes of the community. ing such work as printing, etc.,
in their present plight, and we entertain a sanguine hope that the efforts now being made by the patriotic elements in various parts of Russia for the establishment of a unified and orderly Government may be crowned with success. We confidently look forward to the rehabilitation of Russia as one of the Great Powers to contribute to the progress and civilisation of the world, and we are quite ready to offer her all due assistance for this purpose. We have no intention whatever to interfere in the internal politics of Russia, still less- would our policy be influenced by any tendency to take advantage of the domestic troubles in Russia to promote any selfish aims of territorial or economic aggression.
concern to
as friends; we hope to be leaving the Conference room as brothers. Everything will be subordinated to brotherly unity."
The subject before the Conference at the next meeting will be the League of Nations-Haras.
BLOCKADE OF GERMANY.
Paris. January 20.
TO BE PARȚIALLY LIFTED.
An important agreement has been reached among the Great Fowers concerning the blockade of Germany which will be lifted to certain extent to relieve the shortage of fats, thus aiding in quell ing the spread of Bolshevism, but the block ale remains the biggest weapon in the hands of the Allies to force the terms when signing the final Treaty-Huras.
THE GERMAN ELECTIONS.
SERIOUS DISTURBANCES IN THE PROVINCES.
London, January 20. In connection with the German Elections, firing, including machine-gunning, occurred at night-time in the vicinity of the Vorwuerts buildings. Government troops retaliated, whereupon the Spartacista discontinued. Apart from this sporadic firing, nothing important occurred in Berlin.
Government that the Chinese statesmen of the various political Serious disturbances occurred at some provincial places. The
munication
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"Turning to the Chinese question, it has been a source of grave us that the protracted civil strife in that country has proved as disastrous to the welfare of China herself as it is been harmful to the interests of Foreign Powers. We therefore tendered our friendly advice to both of the contending factions on December 2nd last in conjunction with Great Britain, France, America, and Italy. Further, in view of the present aspect of the situation, it was apprehended that any financial help given to China at this juncture might give rise to a general misgiving and hamper the speedy settle- ment of the pending differences, to the serious' disadvantage of China and Japan alike. Accordingly, we have come to the decision to refrain from giving to China any financial assistance, either in the form of loans or otherwise, calculated to create any apprehension that it might ferment political complications in that country. The Government cannot, however, undertake to discourage any financial or economic enterprises of its nationals so long as they are the natural and legitimate outgrowth of special relations between the two neighbouring and friendly nations. It is gratifying to note that the two contending elements in China have, since then, The Elections were carried out without disturbance. A feature! "A meeting of the Executive for the Government Offices to be Governor of the Colony in which suspended their military activities, and that the consensus of opinion was that women and soldiers voted for the first time, the former and Legislative Councils will be carried out by the prisoners. the greater part of his in favour of the speedy inauguration of a Peace Conference, is now being particularly in evidence. Families mostly proceeded en bloc
hell on Saturday the 25th It was in 1902 that Sir Henry life had been spent, he was on a fair way to becoming realised. It is the ardent hope of the to the polling booths, led by the head of the family.
Jaunary, at which a resolution (then Mr. May received the warmly welcomed back to the appointment of Colonial Secretary place where he had made so affiliations may speedily establish peace and unity within the Spartacists fired on the polling booths at Hamborn, partly prevented will be more.."
Sir Francis Henry May is the but he had had considerable many friends. On his official borders of the Republic in order to keep pace with the world situation. voting at Kattowitz and stole the voting urns at Dinslaken.
fourth son of the late Right Hon. experience in that office before, landing in Hongkong in July, G.A.C. May, Lord Chief Justice extending as far back as 1887, 1912, it will be recalled that an of Ireland, and of Olivia, daugh-when he was acting Assistant attempt was made on his life by ter of Sir Mathew Barrington, Colonial Secretary, a post in Chinese, but luckily he escaped Bart, of Glenstal, Co. Limerick which he was comfirmed four injury circumstance for which He was born on March 14, 1860, years later. From 1895 he held the community generally and his at Dublin. After being at Harrow, a seat on the Legislative Council, many friends were devoutly he proceeded to Trinity College, until his departure for Eiji in thankful Dublin, where he took the B. A. 1910 and later, by virtue of his In September last His Excell- degree and was first honoursman office as Colonial Secretary, he ency, accompanied by Lady May, and prizeman in Classics and occupied a seat on the Executive left the Colony for Canada, where Modera Languages in 1881. In Council. It was during his their daughter, Miss Dione May, the same year he was appointed, Colonial Secretaryship that he was lying dangerously ill, carry- after a competitive examination, administered the Government ing with them the sympathy of the London, January 21. to a cadetship in Hongkong, but upon three ocasions for eight entire community in the anxious. According to Reuter's correspondent at Paris, the Peace Con before coming to the East he months in 1903 and 1904 between time through which they were ference's decision that belligerent nations alone discuss and fix theserved in the Colonial Office for the departure of Sir Heary Arthur passing. Happily, the latest news League of Nations rules is considerably dissatisfying neutrals. The twelve months. He studied the Blake and the arrival of Sir is that Miss May is progressing British proposals for the League are completed.
"In view of mischievious rumours circulated abroad from time
SEARCH FOR ARMS. -
HAMBURG QUIET.
Copenhagen, January 21.
to time in regard to our policy in China, I have,to say a few words
Amsterdam, January 21. here by way of explanation. It goes without saying that Japan has
On election day in Berlin the Government troops constantly no territorial ambitions in China, as elsewhere; neither does she con- searched pedestrians and occupants of motor cars and carriages template any action which might militate against the development for arms. of the legitimate interests and welfare of the Chinese nation. We have solemnly pledged ourselves to Tespect the independence, and territorial integrity of China and to abide A message from Hamburg says the Elections passed off quietly, faithfully by the principle of equal opportunity and the Open There was heavy polling. Door for commerce and industry. We desire to place, our relations with China upon a basis of justice and mutual helpfulness such as is calculated to bring about a lasting and complete understanding "between the two nations. We intend to remain a sincere friend of China and to use our best endeavours for the development of a brilliant future for China and the general well-being of the Chinëse people.
same
LEAGUE OF NATIONS.
NEUTRAL COUNTRIES DISSATISFIED.
WAR-TIME TEA RESTRICTIONS,,
A PLEA FOR THEIR ABOLITION.
London, January 13.
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Cantonese dialect for six months Matthew Nathan; for five favourably. Since that time the and has since written a guide to weeks at the close of 1906 and Government of the Colony has Cantonese. From the end of the beginning of 1907 during the been administered by H.E. Mr. 1883 to the end of 1886 he was absence of Sir Matthew Nathan on Claud Bevern,
in Peking learning the Mandarin sick leave; and for three months As to who Sir Heary May's dialects and at the end of that in 1907 before the arrival of Sir successor will be, nothing has. time passed an examination for Frederick Lugard."
yet been officially stated, though
"We are therefore particularly anxious to deal in a spirit of justice and friendliness with all questions which may come up before the Peace Conference affecting Chinese interests. Upon the acquisition of the right of the free disposal from Germany of the leased territory at Kiauchan we will restore it to China in accord- ance with the terms of the Notes complementary to the Treaty of May 25th, 1915, regarding Shantung Province. At the time, we have to rely in a large measure upon the rich natural resources of China in order to assure our own economic existence. I have no doubt that both the Government and the people of China, in full appreciation of their friendly and neighbourly relations of the war-time restrictions, Probably the Government will be vices. Upon returning to Hong- that Sir Henry May severed been freely mentioned in con with Japan, would not deny us needed co-operation in pressed to allow the trade exercise of individual enterprise which, it kong, Sir Henry was employed as an unbroken period of service in nection with the Governorship of this respect. They may certainly count on our ready is maintained, is now essential if the whole industry is not to be Assistant Registrar General and as Hongkong, when he was appoint the Colony. assistance, regardless of the nature and magnitude of permanently injured. the cases that may arise in realisation of their legitimate It is understood that if the present fiat price of 24. 8d. per pound interpreter for the Governor at ed Governor of Fiji and High We join with the aspirations which would all be conducive to the promo is abolished, the large distributing firms are prepared to guarantee interviews with, and receptions Commissioner for the Western in regret, at His tion of the general welfare of China, not to mention the question of that all the cheap tes that is required will be avail he and no loss of high Chinese oficials. In Pacific. His departure was sigmati financial and economic aid necessary for the security and happiness shall be incurred by the Government through a liquidation of 1895 he was awarded a Compan deeply regretted, as when a liard an of China in general,
supplies.
longhinof the Order ofßt. Michael the following remi
The Times says the tea trade is dissatisfied at the continuance interpreters in the Consular Ser-1 It was in the early part of 1811 the name of Sir Julisa Byng N
munity