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an attack upon the Pescadors, would very likely be induced to register |dition and shall cause every room and pastinetly making these remarks, and I think strongly adverse to any concession what Excellency could then be interviewed. It will be observed in the report of what had made

and I hear from the agent Unfortunately, the Governor at the time was said by the Honorable the Colonial | but that he had repulsed them after a heavy i for themselves. It is part etly plain sage to be thoroughly swept once a day, and I can refresh the memory of Mr Dodwell.

Mr Dodwell inade a remark which the of the C. P. that their moon was afloat and it was impossible to say Secretary, that he took some exception to engagemant and had sunk two of their

I that thean coulies are ignorant and have shall cause all filth and house refues to be

were sotually coming into work this morn- when he would return. The Committee the manner in which the Committee's ships. After this the enemy drow of. It no knowledge of what is really good for removed from his premises daily? A very reporters could not satch.

The Colonial Secretary-The point I up, and on receiving this ualification they therefore decided that they would wait upon, guarantee was translated, and its publics-is mero probable, if any Japanese ships

translated, determinamer.bla them, and like children when they ece anies position I would be pat Is as Pro- strange thing for the first time they are aptsident of the Sanitary Board to be summon with to make was that if any notice was tuned their backs upon the P. and G. and the Colonial Bebretary who was able to se tico, in face of His Excellency's determi.wers lost, that they ran on to some of the nation atroadý expressed by letter, not to innumerable reefs in the neighbourhood. to be very sly. But 63 moun so they being Dr He Kai, He Chater, and per-issued it would be misinterpreted and the P. R. I was very sorry I cannot give them.

At the interview with Mr Lockhart the acquies in their proposal. We think how. Later in the day the cab's became la re- come mare acquainted with the law and the haps Mr Mackintosh for patru coolice work perimps under fales pretsocss fors if we hold out the strike will be over Committee briefly related to him what had ever that what pained will make it perfect rupted; bu: at four pas communication

thehaps and would be misled and induced to reros a more favourable answer; and I bo- working of in, I have not the slightest petty nuisances in their samson lodging tarn to the

rely im was restored, and sws came that the doubt they wind quietly submit to the houses a nice figure our merchant princas Well this morning I had put into my hands on Monday or Tuesday. If we could get taken place, and mentioned that if the ra- ly clear in big and the public that no intropies; but at four

hd captured two of the forte on views of the Government. The advantage would out in the magistrates sourt for a notice in Chinese which purports to ba hold of the head mon-not Me Dennys gistration of landlords were resorted to the portante can be attached to these incidents Japanoss he captured

Mrs the guarantee was given in English the Pescadores, That night, the Japon so of having landownor registered is this. So nat removing the house refuse from insand by the Committes and which states clients who are in hiding in Kowloon, we coolies would probably be satisfied. far as the quoties are concerned they do not their common lodging house, We come far more than the Chairman of the Com-shill take care they do not come back to the Lockhart, very naturally, did not feel at more than two hours before 1. E.'s Letter landed troops, estimated at about 2603 by liberty to express any opinion as to what was received, and, with reference to the the Chinese, and conducted an attack 2muels. But the laudlords, who are a more sans such as bubenio plague, ohojera &s. authorised to be stated in the guarantes Hon. J. J. Keswick-In the first view His Excellency might take of the at- translation, though the Commitee can ao- under cover of the search, fights, played

get much advice; they do not know very deally to the reporting of infections dis-mittee hot informed me the Committee Colony again. intelligent body of persons and can get Those are duties and responsibilities bish they gave in regard to the registration place I must exprces the acknow- ter, but be courteously promised to see the rent ro responsibility therefor, they are in from the whips. Since than the cable responsibilities which they gave in the was a can be no legal advics whenever they desire, can which must be aasi upon the occupier, and fee and poll tax. That question was brought edgment of the Committee for receix Governor the same evening, and com- formed that it was a fair one, and not open bas refused to work, and there

But I express municate to him what the Committee had to the criticism passed on it by the Colo-doubt that the Japanese are 10 porkunston protect themselves if they choose by in various other Ordiaonses they are up at the Coromittee meeting yesterday, og us this afternoon.

of the Paicadores. afterwards asking the coolies to give cer- cast upon the croupier. Take the gau- and I then informed the depuration that very great regret that in coming here in creaid. The Committee intimated that they nial Secretary.

What we have already written appears to The general belief here that the tain guarantees against its infringement of bling. Ordinance if I find gambling the Government had not only jasued 3000 der to invite an expression if your Ex would not leave their offices until 6.60 p.m.,

be suficient to convey to the public, and Japanese are waiting few days to refit the law. Among Chinees it is well known on the door of cortais house who do I notice informing them that no poll-tax or bellency' views on this subject and to and would be at II. E's disposal,

The Chinese deputation were meanwhile those who appointed as at the public meet and store the Pescadores before coming that the tousuis of houses constantly de- summens? If you are to make the load. registration fee was to be charged, but also make our eccommendation that the land-

me of the money with the land- lorde responsible for everything that goes that special men had been sent round to lords should register instead of the tenant, awaiting is the City Hall the retata of the inga fair idos of all that has taken placs over to Furman, and they will probaby ford in order to socure the payment of the on in every hune in the Colonygam explain orally the contents of this notice to to bad there was no moderation shown on Committee and they were informed what up to the present-time, and we leave the land, as they did twenty porder to socure the payanths in ad- tling and the next time I have any good would be done by ently already.

had taken place. The Committee enquired, subjent at this stage.

padition 3.7, twenty miles morth of the sontal for a month or two months in ad-bling and every art of nuisances of the coolies who are in many instance no- the part of a gentleman here,

The Colonial Secretary-That was withe time was of the most urgent importance, We propose calling another public meat- South Cape. The shore ranz very steep vance. Now by some process it a peace to whatever nature-the next time I have & able to read; and I ssid I did not think

whether they did not think that they could ing on Monday, the 1st April, at 11 a....thare, and there would be no trouble landing. me that the landlord can protect hitself by gambling warrant to execute I will proba. any good would be done by repeating what drawn.

Hon. J. J. Kerwick-I quite recognise it manage to bring influence to hear on the and we trust that this

manage to to

to bring influence to bear on the and we trust that this grave subject will be Their first march would then be upon asking the tenant to deposit a certain ably have-Dr Ho Kai in the dook for having bad beun atated so frequently already.

Heng Chilo, a garrison town, the Ting of Honey to secure the carrying out gambling house. The thing is entirely But I said there would be no objection last withdrawu, but it shows the antagonism coalies, and persuade them to ratura te werk esimly and exhaustival disonesed.

Apologising for the length of this let Kang, then Pi-tou (where the Black F of the law. Now the other das, I ridiculous. I um perfectly astonished that plating to the coolies that no registration exists. Yesterday when we met that deaf once. They stated that it was very

Takow, think it is a maior alluded to by Mr members of the mercantile community feos de pall tax would be charged. This putation and made the guarantee that there donbtful, but they thought that it the menter, which the importance of the subject General has bad his Headquarters), fake

would be no poll-tax, I need hardly say ik bers of the Committee, who represented rendered unavoidable, Mackintosh, we passed a law that in the should come forward with sach a pre--is the translation of the Chinese-

s done with the assurance-which I am very important interests in the Colony, were We are, Sir, Your obedient servant,

A large junk, which arrived here fr.m It is unworkable. absence of the hoid coolie, that is the actual posterous proposal,

THE COMMITTEE. Govern-We the undersigned merchants have sure was not mistaken that that strike to give their personal guarantee, or the

Amoy on Saturday (23rd March), reported tanant of the house, the householder, or in The only reason why the

that she had been stopped by 6 Japanere the absence of the householder the immediment in recent legislation have made learnt that you coolies have combined and would cease immediately it was given. The guarantes of their firms, whichever it might

cruiser in the Rover Channel. The Lowdah ste landlord or lazdowiter is responsible for the landlord ultimately reponsible was ceased work througis fear that the Govern strike practically did cones, as soon se the be, that there was no intention of imposing

states that the first act of hostility on the the registration and the carrying out of the hecause Mr Deanye's cliente Look French went will levy a poll tax or regstration knowledge of that was given, and it was a poll-tax or registration fee, it might ha fan, But we can assuredly guarantee that reverted only this morning in order that poesible to persuade the coolies to be eatis

part of the Japahoe was to hoist figs by-laws after registration. Now it seems louve and walked off to Kowloon City. by-laws after

(iguala) and to fire a blank charge; but Mr Deanys-Iust ask for the names of the Gorrenmaat his not the slightest itten. boy might have the Government notifica Bed and to return to work. A member of A me shat the Government by adopting that

(niguula) and Japanese bestility This match was pinyed yesterday after- not knowing what this meant the junk 20 me that the registration. No of the hender ultimation have

We are certainties. I think it is a great pity that in so the Chinese deputation, in consultation with

the Happy Valley, and being the continued on its course. They por 0 Keo offering two moċes of registration of the theso cliente, I do not know who Mr May tion of doing ats

the Club's list, people. In the first instance they desire refers to. I do not think it is very good taste that his Excellency the Governor al tious matters like this any unneces ethers, expressed a desire to know from the poon

sary passion is imported into the discussion. Committee what their views were as to last match of the season. the head coolie should register, and if for him to make that statement cless he is graat our request, &c.

Sure down the sail and a boat containing about they do and do not carry out the pro- prepared to stato the names of those clients flun. 3. Keswick Excuse the interrog- I came here with the desire of discussing in substituting the landlord for registration, the team was well represented. The turf topped, however, by a slat w cut a dozen men boarden the junk. Amongst visions, the Landlord or the house- know of no client of tuine who has left the ting. After I recaired Mr Lockhart's quiet and calm manner a matter of serious instead of the tenant as proposed. The was in excellent condition and contributed do

lancy think it is Committoputation, many of whom wertling-akilful tactics of Mac

the holder whooser he may he would have Colony zinco this Ordinance was enforced. letter this afternoon with reference to the import; but if your Excellency thinks it is Committee, in view of the fact that the not a little to the fastness of the gams, dosen men boarded the junk. Amongst

firm and mako ne gon-Committee, in view of the food. The was in excellent condimented. The turf stopped, however, by

Amoy to be responsible. It soums to me that if the My clients were the only men summoned uctice, I immediately enquired what the noosssary to hold arm and mako ne son- Chinese deputation, many of whom were in At first the Army were hommed in, the the

to me that if the My clients were the only men summoned utics, I immediately qualculated to

asked was here are you from The Government to-day were "to consent to the who came to the pulies sourt to meet the expression was that was calculated to eacion, I would ask, is the Government purtant landlorde, had expressed a willing-akilful tactics of Mackay and Shelford, on y dialect fluently, and the first question fully aware that it is strong enough to quoll mesa to be registered in place of the tenant the winge, tending to keep the ball reply of the junk people wan: From make polise authorities, and the police authorities mislead the coolice.

sup. said: views expressed by the deputation

The Colonial Secretary-I challenge any this strike before it has brought most tur in crder to bridge the present diflority, aw up. So persistently did the Club maintain Amoy. He then s proclamation that we give the option that have disposed of the cases against them.

Ang-ming (Red-haired i.e. British) men-of- the head coolies have to be registered or olse Bir May I think it is true, as Mr Dennysons to say that the Chiness in this docu-tible consequences upon the Culeay? Has as reason to objest to the transposition; their progress to the incloure, that at 4ing (Budhaiche Bettshare any

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ment in the Ordin. length and looks as if they the Jopatiese bad that the landlord or the householder would says, that his olients have aut run away, ment means what I bave represented in the power-the Ordinance ready to pat espacially as the Government in the Ordin length the Company had to conceds Ang-ming (Fil-haired i.e. British) men-of- have to register for them; and then I think and I withdraw and apologise I was this translation We are certain that Bis in force to stop thin strike. If it hisa I will snes remuntly passed pruvided for his (the corner. Thomson pisted the ball well and at there? (This is certainly curious the problem would have been solved, and the officer who suggested that the landlords Excellency the Governor will grant cur re-bo glad; but I doubt it very much. I am landlord's) registration in default of the and after a few kicks had been exchanged, and

it was sent under the bar by Shelford. been dodging our ships.) The junk people were then asked how many fosts there were so far as to-day is concerned I think a good should be made ultimately responsible, but quast. I have had no desire whatever fully aware of the inadequacy of my words. teuant. so far as to-day is responsible. You must make the

I have not expressed all I might have or The Chinese deputation then asked the After the restart, sunther attack was made, on the Pescadores and where they were number of coolies have returned to work never proposed that he should be made to quibble osor words in this matter.

crew could not answer, Dr. Ho Ksi (towards whom the Colonial wished to express, but if I have said any Committee if they would embody their views and a good pass from Shelford gave the situated, which the after receiving the circular published by primarily responsible. You must make the

so searching the junk she was the members of the deputation, and now seenpier of the floor-the man who opens Secretary had turned)-I think Mr Look- thing improperly 1 offer apologion upon the subject of the landlord being re ball to Mackay, who endeavoured to shoot and after scorch

it in the desired direction, tat it was diffi-coteased and allowed to continue ber strongly this is gistered in their

this is a gistered in their guarantee, to which the they are only waiting for the Government the house for his own gain-responsible, hart is appealing to mo. The word But I feel

matter which requires furtbor consideration Committen assented. This guarantee was cult to tuca and want just outside the rest. voyage. Thore wore three ships in the to give its decision so that all of them will But unfortunately we are so near the Chili, coming before qualifies it entirely.

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Sir Dennys-The translation was ap of the Government. I believe I am expres then drawn up in English in the terms which The Army then rushed up the field, but the Rover Channel at the time and bing The shooting on this and on several other co- further north (probably in the Fesondore return to work at speedily as possible. I nese macinland that wherever there is any

public per hope your Excellency will ace your way to trouble the perenss who are wanted run prored of by the Registrar General's sing the opinions of the Committee and have appeared in the public papere. The shooting on this and cu aereral other co-

the opinions of all who attended the meet. deputation thereupon informed the Com-casions was unnecessarily sild and ill Channel), da I write, news has just cume

attended the most have appeared in the public papere. The the dry then rushed up the field, but the Poyage. There were three ship support the circular published by the Coro-away; you esanet fad them and sa you mast Ulica.

way; you esanet fad them and

The Colonial Secretary-It was pot ap-inz on Thursday when I say that there mittee that they would trasslate it inte judged. They returned from the kick to hand by the Commissioner

of Customs mittee in allowing the coolies the option of make some one responsible I think it is only either registering themselves by the head reasonable, therefore, to make the owner proved by the Registrar General. He only one feeling-to strengthen and sap- Chinese and announce it for the information out very rapidly caused Sharp to kick from the South Cars Lather of Customs Registrar General. He only one flag when I say that there is station thereupon informed the Comedioting on this and cn several other ca. Rover Channel three ship in the

port the Government, far from intermining of the culier, and they hoped that it might away to the wing, whones the ball was ex teen Ja

teen Japanese vessels-probably transports ultimately

have the desired effect. They mentioned cellently centred and was successfully have passed the Cape, having some down men or through the landlords.

me His Excelleray-By whose authority it. For myself Mr Derbys-1f your Excellency will also led resposible. Having said this never saw the translation.

His Excellency-Iam very glad to receive that they felt much anxiety on the subject beaded past Sharp. The teams crossed the as

deed the east coast, so that would mean that low me, I would like to say one word. oh and your Excellency having asked ma

Di Le state my opinions I deem my duty as was it issued?

from the flon, Member all these assurances as their own losses consequent upon the over, each turing registered a point. The thore ara

losses body centred and Mr Donnys-I do not know,

there ara comething like thirty-one course the intercats represented by the Captain Superintendent of Police in this

The Colonial Secretary-It was not done which I su suro need not have been Strike were vory aurore. The Committes military now commenced to play a far

Japaness resouls, Committee are chicly mercantile. I was at cleay and reapsasible as such for the law

oBoial authored last night insediately withdraw full allowands for

the vicinity of the Fescadores and Formos. that meeting which bas buen referred to, and order of this colony, and also in my under oloial anthority. With rospeo to given. The unfortunate expression of thareupon foot leave of the Deputation, who, more active and skilful game, and had it pass resta, crisisers and transports, in and quite as a surprise to myself I was no capacity as President of the Sanitary Board my latter which I dictated last night the Captain Superintendent of Police as they have subsequently learned, strang- not been for the excellent display of Ezekiel

yesterday minated a member of the Committee. I have which is responsible for the exrrying out His Excellency Who authorised the pro- immediately withdrawn, and as it was with ed to have the substance of this Guarantee and Ross Thomson, the club's citadel would go opular tication, was issued is my profession had to study the Ordin. of the sanitary legislation of this salony, clamation, that the Government would ac-drawn you most make full allurande for circulated in Chinese. Late in the evening, have been in great straits. In one of thema erday urging all the British subjeo's at anco. As I understand that Ordinance it to state that I consider the notion of code to the guarantees of the Committest the difficulty of his position. Ha has been the Chairman received a letter from the rushes Sharp was impeded is his defence Takow to remove their wives and children will be stationed here instead of at Takow.. Hou. J. J. Keswick The Committee working night and day and is responsible Colonial Beoretary dated at 7.30 p.m, and was beaten by a ball which was got up to Asping, and no doubt a gunbust util behind hire. The Club made at It is abeard for a gubat to stay at Takuw was brought in in 1887 and attached to the this pommittee in aiding and abetting

roen ti : — Ordinapos were certain by-laws which pre- this movement for a compromise has never said so. When we left the Colonial for law and order all over the place, and is copy of which is attached: -

Covernment case,

obca desperate efforts to retrieve this dia-13 aster and passed right up to the goal line, part. vided for the Eanitary arrangements in been most mischievous, and I go so far as Secretary Office this statement in writing is only natural he should fund rather strong. was then given to the deputation in English ly upon this matter. As for the power of

Hongkong, 7.30 p.m. common lodging houses. These by-laws re to add most disloyal to this government.

certain.

Hon. J. Keswick I take exception a copy of which appeared in the papers, the Government, I think it is quite strong quire that certain cubio feet should be given

My dear Keswick, I have just seen His where Shuliard cased the Custodian to All the merchants live and do their nough and ready e At least, I trust to state, for the verge to making any con- settled down in for the leather fell Consul, doctor and

Takow for a saple of days when to the inhabitants of the house, that certain most emphatically to this remark that this and that was, ea far as I know, about a enough and ready enough to acetang difi

sent is a scorcher which could pol very epub and ready enough to west any diff

to state, for the information of the Coment is a scorcher which could pal very of that nature Committee have in at Kast Point about 5 or 10 minutes. If not, we assif

Comwell the for the information of the Cowell Lavatories and arroogements

latter & shall take further measures.

sittes, that he is ad dose not view favour-honours. From th and warm ecctide waiter, et Anging and Taiwanfu Yokobom. The whole Takow com is averse should be provided, that certale tiled floors abetted this strike. any way sided and quarter past five o'clock. I received your culty which raight arise. At least, I trust Excellency, the Governor, who directe most out, but falling to hew, this 1st player is up here, anly running down to At this point all the members of the com. past eight o'clock. It was the notification wenk conesssion, were made, it would ably the propoes! you have submitted.right is the goal mouth and warm ecct-tidewaiter, married; one German pilot,

It was timed 17.30.** If this, which

euvot but consider is a Bittee, that he is averse to making any con- well have been stopped. Both teams now there is a steamer loading sugar for and certain other thinge should be found,

His Excellency-Why was the notification weak concession, were made, it would session whatever, and dose not view favour-settled down in order to ostry off the m

and-family, one Customs wouldably and that a register should be kept of the mitten rose to their foet and the Hon. J. J.

make matters worse, It would be hadang ably the proposal you have submitted. honoure. From a cursor the leather fell unity is summed up as follows:

It would be dang Yours very truRT-LOCKBAIT. inmates of the house. Section 73 of the Keswick said, Unless it is withdrawn issued before my latter was received ?

mage took place, in which friends and Hon. J. J. Keswick-It was outside our ever the tale of the Colony to meb rule Ordinancntered lodging from the Ordinasos provides that nobody shall

I shall retire from the roach at ends,'

(Signed) J. B. STEWART-LOCKMAN, wore quilo andistinguishable. After a very married; while at Anping and Taiwant

Your anunters exceed forty. Moreover, the Mr Mackintosh So shall 1. It is an as- hands altogether. No member ghatever of to those head coelies; and I certainly do registered lodging house without срес

hais Committee took this setian

not wish it to be said-over whils I am here 2,8-The Captain Superintendent of Police wara time the attack was averted, but Tastai and all the important officials are

reports that in his opinion, the strike is again..he soldiers had to exercise their

The first of all getting a letter from the sertion that should never have been made,

The Colonial Secretary-I thought the after-I have handed over this Colony Registrar Usneral, and in order to get the The other members siguided their inten

praoljealis

powers of defence as a good shot by Prats here, which plainly shows to an 'siders event, good shot by Pratt that it is important for the Consul and Committee was respocaible for this Uni- to macb rule either from fear, favour, affée-

(Signed) F. H. S. L. just missed adding to the score. The tha licenes he shall make a report to the tion to retire.

nese, The Crammitted deny all respon- tion or ill-will,

hegamboat to be stationed here and not at Being late, about $.06 p.m., no action forwards of each test to the end of the Pakow. It has, therefore, given general Sanitary Board about his bouse, showing

sibility for this Chiness.

Mr F. H. May Before the lemon

playing their whistle blow, two Feking a Hurst to urge sty that it was a proper house to be a commen

Flon. J. J. Keswick-The Commitics leave, I have already withdrawn the remark could then be taken, but the letter was gans ware playing their bardest but with-aon that

that the British Minister at lodging house and get something to the

has grasped the situation and wired nature of a license from the Sanitary Mr May withdraw the expression with have not seen the translation. We had I made, and I h to apologise to the generoulated this forenoon and a meeting of out result, for when the whistle blow, two satisfaction that the British Minister at

Cleaners if I have in any way hurt their the Committee was called for 11.45 a.m. to goals each had been registered.

down to Ocasol upon the Board to be presented to the Registrar regret, but I must any I consider the action nothing to do with the translation.

The thongkong Football Olab will sind The Colonial Secretary- think it in feslinga. I can only say that my orary en ronsider what should be done in view of His

for residents at Takow the advisability of fieneral, and then he will get his of the committee was most unfortunate. I

up the season with the annual dinner on license. Now, of course, I es hore as a had the boooar of reporting to your Ex important that the Committee abould state deavour is to do the best I an for the Excollenor'e decision.

At 11.05 a.. another letter was received Tourday, April 9. Many members have the ladies

Toveday, April 9. Many members have moving ap to the larger pacs. Some of member of this Committee, but as cellener yesterday afternoon that this strike that clearly, seeing that the names of all Colony, and I sincerely believe the best

and hear that all the ladies and member of this Committee and having was practically at an end. I did an their firms are attached to the note. I thing for the Colony in its presunt emer from the Colonial Secretary by the Chair-already siguified their intention to be pre- the ladies are leaving for Amoy by this children at Tamsui have already gone to 30th March, recommended a certain thing to the Guvern. under what was very good authority. I think it is also important to ascertain who is rency is to see this strike out, however man, a copy of which is attached:

the same place. urge that these bad been going out of my way during responsible for this notice; because it is great the inconvenica

Dear Keswick, Will you kindly ask Mr ment I think it is fair to

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. Being well clear of the live of fire, wh by-laws could be much better carried out by the strike to assist the mercantile cum-certain, I halieve, that it has created a the loss of a few hundred thousand dollars

should be able to have a aplendid view the landlord, by a responsible man, than be unity so far as i could, and i can assure fales feeling amongst the labouring class but it will be the cheapest thing is the end. Ho Tung to let av hovs a list of the Chinese gentlemen who met the Committee yester.

from our roof of the attack either by land. (SUPPLIED TO THE ' (miniMAIL"} the head coolie who freals getting each day four Exellency that yesterday afternoon that they have practically succeeded in es-

day. I have just seen a Chinese notice

or aen if the Japanese de come here, and twice the amount of the ordinary coulis, hired 50 coolies for Blessrs Stematen and caping the necessity of registration, and se

which purports to have been issued by the

Loxtos, March 29, 1895. there is nothing which would delight the The person who is called the teuart Co. They did not turn up this morning, His Excellency hea atated through me is a

Courmittee. It contains a statement saica- in this Ordinapos is simply a head Siemesen and Co. asked me why, I sent letter whien I addressed to Mr Keswick Siemezen and Dead registration, and an

lated to mislead the.solies. It states that LI HUNG CHANG AND THE PEACE community (bar the missionarios) mera NEGOTIATIONS,

then to see the little Japanese chivoying Japanese) mera coolie. The other ocalics, say are getting out for the coolice and the answer I got was, last night there is no inttalion whatever

The Committee are certain that the Governor To the Editor of the Cursa MAIL.'-

Iv is expected that Li Hong Chang will the Book Flags. These brates have been 10 or 20 cents; he is getting 20 or 40 ceata Wo are going to see what the Governor is

will grant the request to allow land-owners going to do now. If a firm attitude had

Hongkong, March 80, 1895. Hong the Committed ap- my letter toerner is net prepared a day, le tha: the gurt of man to 80

to registce instead of head codies. From bs recovered sufficiantly to rezutie the insolent beyond enduranco, and a foreigner (150 Pilot at Takow) was spat as by a SIR-46 membare of to the Banitary Board as to the hours be conintained this strike would have been

can learn from the newspaper reports, there pointed by the meeting held at the City that the Governcr is not prepared to grant THE MILITARY CONTRIBUTIONS.ready he tarard on them these drachty

explo of them paly the other day. Di expe and make a report about it? Is this at an end.

was absolutely no grievance on the Bail on Thursday. the 28th it, to cut this request, and you will remember at our

them donghi the sort of man after getting a roport

The Colonial Secretary-I would like to was abulately no grievance an the pointed by the meeting held at the City letter to you last night you will know negotiations for peace to a few days.

DATE of the labourers To-day no

Mr Sydney Charles Burton, Parliament. warriors Blad in their best 100 yards' time! Imm the Sanitary Beard to go to the make a few remarks with regard to what monber fo-day mesting Festerday I said no netice should

ary Registrar General ? Would it not to ass ar

labour crisis, we beg to request that you be issued until the Governor bed given his sty Under Secretary for the Unluties, in There need be up fear as to the safety of better to have responsible the landlords been said by the members of the Commember of the committee has pointed der what should be done in the present his request, and you will remember at our THE MILITARY CONTRIBUTIONS. Better to have responsible the landlord-mittee. As the Chairman has informed out a single grievando alleged. It in user will publish the following statement of what destu

med fors not overnment is going to esased We hold of the Committed we

will publish the following statement of what decision. Can you tell me under whose reply to a question by Mr J. Henpikor-he Europeane in South Formon. We somebody who has a stake in this Colony your Excellency we were yesterday in the that the Government is going to accedes take plans.

acdede we have done in the interval, and of what apthority the notice was issued F I am sure Heaton, Member for Canterbury, said that can mustar thirty men strong, and a Cus this Colony Your Excellency se were yesterday in the fore not to be thought for one moment will publish the following statement of what to apply for this liceues Of course Council Chambon Your Excellunoy was that to apply

the members of the Committee would not be it was not expedient to appoint a select toms (native) guard of twenty, and I thi body of men who have eased We hold immediately after the public parties to misleading the Strikote

committee to inquire into the question of we could make it pretty hot for looterm, everybody understands the Government not at home so the deputation was unable here does not like to give way to the to wais apun you. At that meeting the Colony without a shadow of rossoit or sidor what steps we should take, and we

great inconvenience and loss to this

Yours very truly,

the Military Conabulions of the Etrafte Btrikare-docs not like to appear to be proposal the Commitee refer to now was Colony

and Hongkong, and that an inter-departs be proposal the Committee refer to now was Colony without a shadow of rosso of meeting a meeting of the Committee on parties to misleading the Strikere,

LATEST NEWS FROM TER CAPITAL. (Signed) J. H. STEWARE-LOCKHART. dictated to by Chinese who have taken brought forward, namely, that the

that the without any grievance whatever. I desider

inanimously decided that our first efforts

mental committes was considering the the not think there is any necessity to syphould be in the direction of obtaining in This letter was also submitted to the Cam. whole question of the contribution of

Tientsin, Feb 23.00 part in this movement. But the Commit landlord should be made responsible pot

It is now pretty certain that the young teo de not repeat the strikers, and instead of the head coalic. At that time I more.

formation as to what the grievances of the mittge at their meeting, and it was decided astera Colonies. formation to do not come of meeting of the Eural responsibility and the necessity for tonishment at place within the

not post the the Commit brought forvettee refer to the great incony

Emperor bas decided to reassert hla With for an interview, do not este of behalf of the strikers, and painted out to the Committee that by His Excellency an very glad to one wally w

this subject summuned at nefer with a and on their p..

THE REVOLT AT CUBA. Limperial authority over his imperious old was appointed by the meeting of the coolies

Bars-doing you practically relieved the gelius of have heard your views upon this subject coolies really wore. Will that object we to ask His Excelling and

summuned at once the compradores of the which was arranged to take place at 3.33

to onfer with on and on their

Senor Canoras states that the situation sent the Empress Dowager. It is also and peau community; and it was only because all responsibility and that amounted to of It is a matter of very sexivas importation, sammuned at once s

but at the same time Loannes conceal ay as advies we awaited the result of the meeting The Comittee accordingly waited upon in Quba is a grave one, that two thousand that the Emperor has notified the foreign they could not find out in the least what victory for the coolies. If the necessity for but at the same time Lesanes conceal my as-loding fra

for tonishment at the wonderful change of face bord to boid themselves the aume area- His Excelleray at Government House, mora troops will follow the seven thousand ministers that they sannot be protected. the alleged grievances of these men were registering was not imposed upon but was which has taken place within the last two the, We wnderstated that this meeting accompanied by the Honorable Dr He Kai, sirendy despatchod, and that the Govern and that they had better leave the capital.

tonishment at the wonderful clango that they invited them to meet the Cemmit-imposed in all cases upon the owner, the wore t

meet the Cemmit-imposed in all cases upon the owner, the

mite would have gained the days I had taken up a certain moot tee in the Chamber of Commeros room, I sub-coalie would have gained the day. I here, daya atctgst the mercantile community continued until 10 p.m., and the following who, in view of his knowledge of the Chinese,

because he, Le Majesty, does not intend I

I On Thursday Inst, I stated in the Council Tarting we were informed that they would would be able to assist in the deliberations

to survive the shame of defeat by the mit to Your Excellency it would really create however, informed the dapalation that Counciloring

Japanese. It he leaves the capital, no one no hardship whatever if the landlord were I would convey their viowa to Four Chamber that

nt 3 pm. together with represent- H. E. is attended by the Colonial Sears- think

dan foresee exactly what will follow, bat put in instead of the tenant, and that these Excellency, and I think your Excel position and did not intend to dapart from atives of other influential native firme, and tary, and the Captain Superintendent of

THE CHINA-JAPAN WAR. say that I it, sad that I thought it would be weak Sagitary Bylaws which remained anesfor-lenor will support me when I say that I it, sad that I thought it weak comunicate to ns their views We ac- Police. The Ohairman of the Committee

pillage may be the order of the day. If communicate to as their view We ac Polic

the Emperor remains at Peking he will asd since 1887 onald be enforced to-morrow. did convey to you these views, and I ad- and criminal to do so, and that I hoped cordingly, wet them at 3 o'clock yes Mr Mackintosh, Dr Ho Kai, and Mir Dennys, all the msrosatile commanity would terday fternoon at the Charbor of ali explained an H. E. and the officers with

the

THE JAPANESE AT THE

probably and his days thors in the manner Mir F. H. May, (who was requested to vinged to you all the argumenta in all the morosat

PESCADORES. what had taken place, and, as reper

MU speak by the Governor)-I have listened favour of the proposal I heard from the support me through thick and thin Commerce Roem, and enquired whether him, what had taken pleas, and, as repor to the terday iteration at the Charbor of all explains, Dr. Ho Kai, and Mr Dennys, speak by siderable astonishment to the Committes-the arguments repeated to day with applause. That same stormber of of the coolies we to tiene under the dircan be pablished. The Committee deelder ceived they could inform us what the grievancest tera were present, a detailed statement of

detailed statement of GARRISONED FOR THREE MONTHS, of Chung Tong, the last Emperor of the Ming Dytinaly did, ia by suspection in with considerable

Committee the argumenta repeated to-day Gentlemen, that statomout was received

afternoon were, if any, and what they walked.

(Fen our Specist Correspondent). and what they what doubtless

the Palace Park. It is assorted that the Your Excel with applauss, That same afternoon they could inform us what the grievances ters remarks made by the members present by the vacions speakers,

[Delayed in Transmission.] Rending of Li Hongchang to Tepan, in in favour of throwing the responsibility lency having heard the views of the Dom public meeting was held in the Chamber of

mending of It is served by 8520 they replied that the great sa that they will best consult their aws The Leander which has just retucued any treaty made that accords 2 ession of

રમવું.

ping, March 28, 12.43 p.m. aseless because the Emperor will not ratify of common lodging houses upon lend mittse as stated to me, directed me be Uommerce and as has been observed by 3820stod should be done under the circum- be pablished. The Committee colder

Me Mocktart and every ember who prebention of the coolies was hat the diguilty and self-respect if they pass over from the Possidores, confirms the capture territory. Is is said and generally obway fords. I do not thick that any of the write the following latter to Mr. Keswick, spoke as far as the papers are guide-was proposal to register really concealed behind without comment suce of printen of thus falusin by the Japanese, who has that one of the rules of the present houses including Mr Dennys, could It was written late last night and was in favour of combination-strong combing an intention if the government drimately which fell from the Captain Superintended four thousand men to garrison the hold, or dynasty, ie, never to rally why

spoke as far as they ember whe stances. They replied under the circum-based on both sides, will count of spoke a far as the papers are guide-was prebention of the coolies was hat the diguilty and self-respect if they pass over The Leander which has just returned gentlemen, prehension of the col

in favour of combination-strong combing proposal to register really convened behind without comment some of the remarks from the Pesuidores, confirms the capture a treaty made that accords a cension of have possibly read these by-laws since therefore of a semi-informal nature :- have poith 1887. I wil

dover:9rmal intity I will with Your Excellency's per

Government House, tion-thens were the words used by an intention of the government ultimately which fell from the Captálu Superinten of these islantin by the Japanese, who have territory. It is eaid and generally knowns

Morthens were ination ideas prebenelon he replied that the circo what passat, a detailed and, as repor to suposen poil-tax. We printed cast in dent of Police as they were promptly

cansion of territory in China proper, and Mackintosh. 29th Macch; 7:30 p.m. mission draw attention for one moment to

Mt Mackintosh.Certainly,

the strongest way possible in Jordes

The Japanese garrison is provisioned for probably in Mancharla sies, otherwise the some of the things which these by-laws ro My Dear Keswick, I have just ass

prajna from expressing surprise and regret ne His Excelianoy-And it was stated the idex of a poll tax was perfectes that withdrawn ; but they cannot refraid fortr His Excelianoy-And it was stated

Emperor who does so will never have his quire the keeper of a common lodging house His Excellency who diree's me to state for

tablet art in ants wild that the police, also the general principle of British Colonial Govern the Government to prejudge and not even to The keeper of a on the information of the Committee that he by Mr Dennys that the police, and the toroan, and was entirely contrary to the the evident determination of the Users of three nithe,

FORMOSA Family to carry out

and their coolies and the ment.

THE JAPANESE IN FORMOSA. Family Caps the ancestral Alter, in the Chapel, Tai miat. It is and that men lodging house shall effx and keep is averse to making any concession what ricksha and chair coolies and the general principle t

We understand that information bus the Emperor Hsien Feng's tablet bas, pok boys woul with the exception au ideed them if they had that but in view of of the Chinese deputation would attackvale telegram received

The subject of the registration of land. ja, a conspicuous position on the out-ever and does not view favour bly the pro-house

and does not view favour bly the pre-house boys would be striking, too messy his rellenas, the Governor, had calmly debate the whole question,

and every member, with the exception already himself stated in Contucil that such

nu idee was 10 of the qucetion. We owners, or tenants, is one upon which there been received here by private letter that been admitted there, perhaps it is bessons of Mr Gillian, who is not bore pre thereupou

suurend be fed to Johol.-China Gazette. P. 5.-The Captain Superintendent of sunt, and whose remarks were received rupu asked them if they land why may very properly be a difference of oplufor, the Japanese had lauded at suurt end of been admitted there, perhaps it is besaces P. S.-The Osptain Superintendent of with erons; Chinelerde tawad would attack Takur yeaterday. This qui Ix connection with the question of the wat

other grievances, and this other grievances, and their reply was that but in view of the fant that we had the ax Forms and were marching on Takos. Police reporte that in his opinion the strike will disapproval, was in favour of truss although they had not communicated with pressed conviction of the Chiness deputation It was expected that the Japanese forecs

Kation and combiuntion against theos of is practically over.

Kation and combination against theas ves

I I the the Dhinese Deputation todaratond that by the registration si fandlords instead would attack Taker yesterday. This quin- At the deputation yesterday there was also strikert. Last night I am sorry I was out on that she coolles were afraid that if they of the bead coolles the present strike would oides with private telegram received in Indemnity, and this goestion of

Indemnity posible poenplary the wonderesfier

gistered they wide The Government had the room. The keeper of a common lodg mention of a proclamation being tested, Harbour yesterday afternoon and did were Tegistered they would restier be beat an end, the Committee consider that Hongkong featurday,

resources la private heade tu China 36 in- not return till seven o'clock, when I found treated in similar manner to that to which it was fully just list in strongly recommend.

fateresting 10 note that the former Adul. ing house shall not parait males and and when that suggestion was made and Mokhart who

O INESE PRECAUTIONS AT females above 10 years of age respectively stated clearly to the Committes that Mr Lockhart who had boon waiting hero- the Can

rst of the Navyang Squadron, Kun Rep. SWATOW. to ocupy the same sleeping compartia at considered it would be inadvisable to and he had walled two hours-o hear the Cargo-bust men kad buss subjecteding the weesure. The Government had

was retired he the Viceroy foformation has been received in Blong-stributed Tia. 500 0 0 towards naval except in the oase of husband and daily

wife, insite any proclamation unless some deft my dedinica. I had no hesitation in poor, although only a nominal fee had been legislated practically that registration that decision. I consider the ang. charged at the socomendement it was should take plene either by the tenant or by How may I ask is any landlord who nite change in the law was consented to 1ng to that decided the afterwards very considerably increased the landlord, therefore, they had in effect dong to the effect that the Chinese maiburi-expos was perhaps four or five hundred houses in by your Excellency in the first place to these men who have not the slightest mos, and they also inatanded the brothals quired, for it was je default of this touent done 4 the Formoran Purts sud at Amoy that he is able to put down half million

gestion you made simply a weak concession the a

for Brow with torpedous as has already

for which he has comicated a fossible: tate Colony to go round and sea that beys and of courao ultimately the Legislative to there men who have not the slightest The same had bash done with Rickshaw comoded what the Chinese deputation re ties contemplate broking the entrance to expenses. That is perhaps the monné

lative =

grieves perfectly dompetent for Brow with torpedoes as has already bee alsims for possideration, or any grievance which are now muregistered, and it spumed frndlord to register in default of the count and girls do not sleep together The Council. I think the Committee will the full benefits of the Health

which are now nuregistered, and it spumed fondled to register in and decapitation; hat the solid fact raisins

ablacional keeper of a scmmon icdging Bouwe abatt nut agree that it was clearly stated and equally whatever, and I think the suggestionspartelous to them that housut free labour appearing, and yet he would comply with eeper of a acmmon icdging but shiramar descly underse me one ma proper, inequitable, and say the fate of to communidets

buase

stated and equally whatever, and for any grievance, and they also instanced the bathal comoded what the Chinese deputation

equally make the landlord primarily responsible should be-tehed, and thus be pst below the law, and the full bestment of Bg-lewa knowingly porest: persons of bad character clearly understood.

Mr. J. J. Korrick-Brosse me one ma as Mr. Muy has properis abservadi thoan who earned their livelihand by von, Drdinands, and the enfarosment of By-laws

mas in vico, to lodge in his house, and shall also keep a register of the antibs of each ledger meat. I de not think it was clearly under proper, inequitable, au just and could nevar They sided ist alshough they were in.ble thereunder, would be obtained.

I of that of By-Law How is a landlord going to anforde this stood as a subsequent note came from Mr be carried out, I mean to say the ide of to communists with the doclis husts

50 could neer who earned their livetbolow the

under the impreso great disabile European laudlotty prasible The Carper of A Common atto

Judging tivuse Lockhart that it would be undesirable to this notification or proclamation the ac communists with the Coolie husets highly-colored ploture drawn by the make any conversion.ld be undesirable to this notiloution mean to any the age of They sided is alter livelihond by vion, the law and the full benefits of the With shall cause the windows of east room to bo make any songezaion: Idros Afr Mocktion you have taken, although no doubt it keepers they were under the impression Captain Superintendent of Polins of the WERE ARE THE BRITISH WAR

sondersion: I drew Mr Maskio was very has me at once, ie it is pertantly prasible Mr Maskinstion that if the tandiurd could be mubaittured for great disabilities that would be inourred, kept open for four haure eath day. It toth's pitsation to it, and he did not hur was very well intended, bat placed in the tenant so the porene to register trader particularly by European landlords, can be

puin bonsiderable didaulty, I fud my pol the ordinance, the socles would probably missed at pude, for is an entit would be nibe "ght indeed to see Me derstand it. I know it was inferical

Libu woskened, but I have ha intention of return to their work, and busines be that shall amply dover the palus and penal.

of te person to piglets tid for great disabili Me Muskiatosk-faiderstood in to Libu weakened, but I have ha intgation of the ordinares, the coolles would probably alumised it unde, for it is pertantly, prasible Chater or Dr Ho Kal golog sound opening

must regter rate shtata from the Chinase fatant Sebarites wludes of lodgins of a wmmon lodging Widows of lodging, buses fat four buize a be Gurarumant proclamation and departing from the very much at somed

common lodging not a proclamation by the gentlemen lower to the repressstations of the

Indeed that Xosunot give a more favour, At this stage It botame nabossary ties that are provided by the law. The The keeper

able newer to the repressstations of the for us to gertain what view its Brief Committen may stato that.

that in thoir houre abail date the interal walls and of the Committee.

lo Hon. J. J. Keswick It was a misunder. Committen fam forbilled his portion Inby, the Governor, wadld be likely to take cally busions in this colony they inces Pellings to be cleansed and linka vuajed'

by the knowledge that the Canadian Pac30) Of: augh

of such a proposal, and a member of the risks (with Obinese) that are fur greater Bailway and the P, and 0. Company are miste went to certain whether the preylded Hallway and the P, and O. Company are gun

do

F

lease

side of his lodging house a board baring printed on it to English and Chinese

in legible while letters and obaractera de

and shall wles afflx and koop in a conspies.

a

cus place lu each room a board showing

the number of persons who shall inhabit

posal you have sabanitted Yours,

J. H. STEWART Lockhart,

furion a yest. That might be arranged;" | standing.

I

But Be all keep ale premierly a diena vane The Colonial Secretary of remember lie.

on the part of the Government to compro-

mise in that direction in any way. At the meeting held to the City Hall, so far as I

to

t

It may entail

The deputation then withdrew.

STATEMENT BY THE LABOUR

CRISIS COMMITTEE,

1895.

stances. ow

Ingllation

sent,

ment is prepared, to send one hundred thousand if necessary

TRE JAPANESE. AT THE. PESCADORES REPORTED LOSS OF TWO JAPANESE VESSELS.

THE

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Takwaifu (Formón), March 74 Darina the afternoon of Saturday, B3rd March, the Chiness Oneral at the Per

adores telegraphed bury that the capatione

of

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tiels on the mall for national purposes. I

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Chiness

way ook be a case of ex uno diet omnis, hat the fast Implies that if the Obinets Governmunat wants any amount of money open waw for ballion, are quite capable of mosse boards of China, that eternally opta og lage fraised, if there applies In the right way Wars Chlap do after the peace is to try and get a clien government endearige private asgamels.. Sons to be thrown into public foram opes Cons to be up the resources of the country by an fuumenes waitiplication of federal com munlestions, and pay a för interest on the capital then tempted out of hidingen

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