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2.45 p.m.-Auction of Household Furni ture, at No. 14, Salisbury Avenue, Kowloon,

THE CHINA

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1907.

ARE THEY FOR SALE?

THE KINCHOW RIOT.

Magistrate and Family Butchered.

(Chinese Mail's Service)

CANTOR, September 8.-

The Future of the Philippines.

Just at the present moment the question of the future of the Philippino Jalands con- cerns the Far East ust a little. Cable It appears that the situation at wires aro warm with contradictory telegrams Kinchow, near Lienchow, is somewhat concerning Amorica's intentions, and it has

man could ill be spared either by the ONE HUNDRED YEARS AFTER. Empire over which he rules so righte

A spootacle, well nigh unique in its way, ously and so well or by the other nations

was afforded the visitor to Canton during which his wisdom has probably saved the last week. The vast city had an all- from the horrors and sufferings of war. absorbing topic of conversation, in the inquiries suggested by n maatshed orection No denbt His Majesty has already been of gigantic proportions and artistic finishe inundated by messages of congratulation so placed that the structure was visiblo at his providential escape but we hope from most points on the extented river front. Spectacularly, the FC10 w18 that the felicitations of this Colony will singularly impressive and reflection on be added to the number. Small though the part of the spectator served to sorious. According to ollioial reports, cone to be believed that after all the Unit it is we declare confidently that no other enhance its significance. The man in the rioters, who have been scattered od States would, if she decently could, get the atrost, or on the river, know that about Pakboi, Kinchow and Lienoliow, rid of the "little brown brother" and his portion of the King's dominions is more Contenial Commemorations in honour of have joined the disbanded bravor of boing on the principle of where thora is country, without compunction-this belief Ifa.m.--Auction of Serev Steam Tag heartily loyal and on such an occasion Robert Morrison were taking place in a Nanning, and on a sudden signal Eniako there must be fixe

Balent, at H. M. Naval Yard.

as this we feel that an outward expressides and thus permitting a view of the made on the Forg City, which was kind of matehed cathedral, open at the being given, a combined attack wa SATURDAY, September 14;-

aion of that loyalty is demanded.

interior from all quarters. The more in

takon the rioters without resistance. structed sympathiser called to mind the historic fact that one hundred years ago

As soon as the city was in the hands

Goods per Manchuria undelivered after

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MONDAY, September 10—

9 p.m.-Auction of Crown Land at the Public Works Department's Offions. WEDNERDAY, September 18:--

13.30 p.m.-Mosting of Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf & Badown Co., Lá,, at Mesara Jardine, Matheson & Co.'s

Offica

The Chim Mail.

His Excellency Wu, the Oficer Ad- ministering the government, received wire from the Buraan for foreign affairs at Tung Hing to the offact that Magistrato Sung Chou Yuen and nineteen members of his family had been butchered by-the riotora.

His Excellency Wu wired to Kin- chow for confirmation, but up to the present no reply has been received.

Under orders from the Acting

MONGKONG, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1907. I could exercise great power for good, I be in a high degree reassuring to his suc-Viceroy, Admiral Li Chun left for the

THE ATTEMPT ON THE KING.

abroad that America would soll to s fair Some time ago the rumour got bruited

offer, and the statement recoived prompt denial from Washington, but during very

latest statement that the Philippines are wings and there is us denial so far. The

for sale is said to have emanated from Mr. Longworths, son-in-law of President Roose. volt, and from such a source it is taken to

semi-official.

be

With the desire to obtain some frst- hand opinions from a member of the U.S.

Congress who has recently been in the lunds, a roprosentative of the "China

This is his first visit to the East and

It is hopeless for the foreigner to Robert Morrison came to Canton, the first of the rebels, fire was started in recent days the story hus once more taken attempt to unravel the hopeless tangle Protestant Missionary to set foot in Chine,sovers places and general looting into which Chinese Governmental mat- and that this solitary Christian teacher and commenced. ters have involved themselves. Road sinulogue, toiting in patient endeavour era will have remarked that a tendency during twenty-seven years, contrived to Lay well and truly the foundation on which has been shown by the Throne of late rests a superstructure of education, philan-a to surround itself by the more of-thropy and pare spiritual faith, which, lightmed of the officials. Yuan Shi Kai like the temporary cathedra by the and Chang Chi-Tung, two of the best river-side, provokes growing inquiry and Viceroys in the service of the Country, and decades pass, the mosse of the Chinese is destined to attract, as the years

Binil" waited upon Congressman James have been ordered to join the cabinet. people to its kindly gracious shelter.

MeKinuey, representative of Rock Island District of Illinois, who, with Congressman It might be supposed that they would The story of the three days spent in

John M. Heynokis, representative of gladly accept positions in which they commemorating Robert Morrison should

Pensylvania, arved yesterday, by the 6.8. Tremont from Manila. cessors in the Southern capital. That the But the actual result has been far other Provincial Judge, in or near whose hands seeno of the riot on board the Chiynen McKinney speaks with glowing optimajam. Of the future of the Philippines Mr wiso. Each of the Viceroys "begged was the control of the site, lent it readily with two regiments. to be excused." In regard to such for the purpose of the commemomtion Admiral Teun, of Canton, was sum-his contact with the Philippius Jahim matters it may be presumed that there will of the official classes. That Chinese and so far as can be discovered Tsun and brilliant prespects. Progross is being assembly, indicates sufficiently the good-moned to the Viceroyalty yesterday, filled with amazement at the productivity INTONATION will ring round the world is more in them than meets the for-converfs should be found willing to expend has been instructed to get another two oviduced all along the line, he says, and when it becomes generally known that signer's eye. Possibly the positions large sums in preparation (we understund the life of our gracious King has only offered to Yuan Shi Ki and Chang erect the matshat) shows on their pati an been-enved for the benefit of the Em-Uhi-Tung, although apparently involv-estimate of benefits derived from the new

Thero is, remarked Mr McKennie, a pire and nankind by the energy of the ing the discharge of highly important faith, combined with a determination to Paris police. The amassination of the duties, may in reality party with them let the appreciation be widely discerned

un like a store--n ledger to be opened and party in America who expect colonies to bo by their non-Christian neighbours.

if the receipts Empress of Austria showed that the power or responsibility whatever.

The successful carrying out of a It is possible-wo'will not any probable thoroughly attractive programao varied

A telegınm embodying the above expenditure after a time the concern

to Lo regarded Anorchis: has no regard for the sex or for the foreign journal which protends each day with skill and enterprise, which

us an unprofitable wee handed to tho.telegraph office here one and closed. up, This party character of the victim he has marked to speak authoritatively on things many hare been slow to credit to the for transmission to you yesterday but is made itself beard in Americs ever

since the the down for destruction. Men who hold Chinese has more courage than dis-guarantees which the Western testher and the fact has been elicited that all Chinese Protestant converts, are the best was refused. On enquiries being made, anarchistic views are madmen. Suffererstion that the Throne is still as preacher can have that bis work in China stations in the two wong Provineos ing as they are from homicidal manis reactionary as evor. By placing two of has been of the right quality to enduro have similar instructions. they should be painlessly put out officials of well known reform tendencice and advance through the decades and developments will have to go by post. existence. Dogs are frequently afflicted in places of apparent power and using questions that the iden, design, practical

The Chiyuen left Hongkong to-day with a similar mania, except that they them as puppets to carry out measures arrangements and details of preparation for Pakkoi with 800 Chinese troops de not discriminate, and no compunction against reformers opprobrium would for this function, were all from Chiness aboard. is felt in slaying them. So it should be transferred from the Throne to striking and highly instructive fiction was, THE MORRISON CENTENARY. thesa officials. This, if it were the in fact, from beginning to end, native, be with known Anarchists. They are

Booret intention, would account for the The parts taken by the non-Chinese wore

(From Our Correspondent. I a danger, not only to the sovereigns and

reluctance of the Viceroys to accept!

at the invitation of the responsible

CANTON, Septeraber 7. potentates of the world but to all!

The second of the serios of Morrison managers and committeo formed from the their new posts. Otherwise it is diffi-native churches.

Centenary Meetings took place yesterday society, using the word in its broadest",

cult to see what reason could animate The zeal and enthusiasm of the promoters and again the great tabernacle was thronged. If it should be thought that them in refusing to shoulder the oner.

was not a little remarkable. A portrait of Special invitations were sent to the schools this assertion requires corroboration wo

Morrison (taken from the picture by the throughout the city and hundreds of the one but honourable burden proffered well-known artist, Chinnory) had been students came. The programme was intor

moment to the scene. that the Chinese paid upwards of 8700 to regiments ready for despatch at any it is not likely in view of the blood and tronsure spilled in the Islands that the There is much excitement here United States will soll them.

EDDS.

conturies.

It apposted in suswer to

in the various churches in Canton. Tho

among the officials, and all telegraph stations are under orders to accept no

telegrams about the riot.

Furthor

do

not balance with.

agitation to get rid of what they consider and no doubt they always will keep up an cecupation of the Philippines,

the responsibilities of to be a burden. But those who appreciate s of Empire--the reaso the. that colonisation sets a nation. for giving up the possessions. That are not likely to agree to any movement is a strong one, and they feel the responsi party of pushing the Government achemo through bility they have taken and are desirous. In addition those Americans who have put their all in the Philippines, who now have stakes in the country, have to be consider

They are, without exception, enthusi astie about the future prosperity of their adopted Innd, and with the programme of the Government most of them are in full accord.

tobacco in the States) was asked.

What about the taxation on sugar andī

ICFFERKALEhave only to consider what occurred them. They are known to be capable, executed expreasly for the conmemorationspersed with music, both instrumental and House of Representatives but failed in the

BLEND.

VERY OLD LIQUEUR

SCOTCH

WHISKY.

A bill, answered the Congressman, wa introduced into Congress last session cular should be admitted to the United providing that sugar and tolmcco in parti States free of duty. That bill passed the when the attempt was made upon the honest and intelligent men and it meetings. Attention was called to the vocal, and the Military Band rendered Senate, so it has not become law. It is believed that it studs a good show at the King and Queen of Spain. The callous seems strange that they should decline portrait hanging at the back of the platnumber of selections being heartily apnext session. murderer knew that, if be succeeded in an opportunity which, if it is what it eulogy the attention of the audience was

form, and by ingenious dialogue and plauded each time.

Questioned regarding the Filipinto As The ârst address was by Rer. . . sombly Hir Makinney said that the affecting his object, he must necessarily appears on the surface, would crable directed through the picture to the leading Wisner, D.D., Fresident of the Canton House will meet in October, but as

regards the Filipino as

u muker of Fill a large number of inaccent people them to work untold good for China. facts and achievements of the pioneer's Christian College. His subject was "One legislation he could nos say much of a against whom even his perverted breast But speculation such as this is after and non-Chinese served to convey informs China. Be spolu first of the chango ofis ou bis trial, sut it is for him to demon- marvellous career. Addresses by Chinese Hundred Years of Missionary Work indefinite character just now. The Filipino

strato whether he can

kimwell or barboured no animosity. But this acted all groping in the dark. The future tion which could not fail to impress the feeling that has taken place since Morrison's not. So far as his alleged manifestations in no way as a deterrent. This rullone-may perhaps show that the Viceroy Christianity in Ching during the century satisfied with the old state of things, curved, the flag incident (in which some

thousands present with the progress of clay He was not wanted and Chinn grinst the American Government ness for the lives of the commonalty as are merely sparring for a freer hond 1807-1907 and its position to-day in relation The speakor next discussed the changes in

hearted a flag of inde-

nunication, international relations, and the

has also beau shown

time.

POCALY

well as desire for the blood of Royalty and that the declining of the appoint-to the changes and movements of the new conditions, dwelling upon means of com-Po

What was seen in Canton during the internalpolitical changes. The mujar purtion doces tro now that all will settle commemoration meetings must, we think, of the addross was taken up in discussing under the now conditions, have surgassed the expectations of the the influence of missionaries upon China. Hegarding

on many ments is only part of the intricate occasions by would-be train wreckers Chinese game which the foreigner can who, suspecting that someone ther never hope to understand. wished to "remove" was going to travel by a certain train, laid obstacles on the track, etterly regardless of the fact that the disaster would bring death

A PURE MALT or suffering to bundreds against

WHISKY

OF

or fancied

whom they had no real grudge. The argunent need not be laboured. An Auarchiet is as much a danger to humanity as a dog with rabies and the measures of protection used in the ODC case should be

GENUINE AGE adopted in the other. Turning from tho

VERY FINE

LOCAL AND COAST NEWS.

The Peking Government has proposed to establish consulates at Annam, Haiphong and Hanoi in Indo-China.

Li Chia-chu, the new Chinese Minister

September for his new post. to Tokyo, will leave Peking on the 11th

The new Geinian stenasor Gooben, of

muiden trip to the East.. the N.DL. line reached port to-day on her

Chink.

Westor doctors who have 5,000 Chinese

WEATHER REPORT,

The following notice is issued by Mr Figg of the Hongkong Observatory-

On the 9th at 11.55 .-The barometer is inclined to fall over Formosa and the

Philippines. It has visen slightly over the E. denst of Chins.

been repudiated by the respectable section of the Filipinos, and

to do their best for their country Hongkong Mr. Mckinney most sanguine friends of Christian missions There no now 4000 missionaries in the fue harbour, but he says be now recognises expressed surprise. He expected to see a in the Empire and few who were presont Empire. Thoy have brought the ides of pus of the first ports of the world, and he will forgot the impression made by the apuo-] God; they have helped by means of liter is pleased to hear that its importance is tacle provided of thousands from all eluases ature. In this connection the work of the constantly increasing. of the community assembled to hear the great scholars, Legge and Williams, Faber story of Morrison, the estimate of his and Allen was referred to. Christian services to China and the summaries of the Educational work was emphasized. Now position now held by Christianity in China. there are 60,000 papils in Christian schools. and there are a number of strong, well- equipped Christian colleges in the Empire. The Hon. J. MoKinney, and the Hon. Christian missionaries have taken an John M. Reynolds, American Congressmen active part in all true reform movements, from Illinois and Pennsylvania rospectively, anti-opium work, the founding of schools are at the Hongkong Hotel with Mrs

anti-footbinding for girls and women, Mckinney and Miss Roynolds, Thone

Yesterday afternoon the typhoon was societies, and repeatedly they have assisted lying near and to the Eastward of Nagasaki. gentlemen have been in the Philippines for in relief work in times of famine and flood. It appeared to be moving very alowly to- a month, making a study of political con- The address was concluded with a brief wards, N.E. The Japanese returns for this Seven of the Russian warships in theditions as members of the Hous. Con- general question it should be a Amor have been astmed by fire, the loss mittee on Territories, and are now on their work of the late Dr. Kerr was especially North of the Upper Yangtas, and relativel

resume of medical missionary work. The morning are not yet to hand.

Pressure is still high over China to the matter for rejoicing, not only among fie mounting to one million roubles.

way home.

The Tremont also brought emphasized. His Chinese manie a low over the N.1. part of tho from Manila Major and Mrs D. E. Me- own subjects, but among all the

Moderate to fresa N. and N.E. winds The Russian Government has consent- Carthy, the former quartermastor of the 4-sbang," is known throughout South)

Now there are in China 300 Channel and the N the Formosa

are expected to civilised people of the world that Kinged to pay the sum of 250,000-roubles as Philippine Division, and their children an

part of the China Sea. Edward has escaped the danger with indenmity to the Chinese in Vladivostock the way home at the close of period of assistants. All this work has been done ing at 10a.m. to-day 0.09 inches.

Hongkong rainfall for the 24 hours end- who sustained damage during the Russo-service. Captain and Mrs Palmer are also

Forecast for the 24 hours ending at Boo0 which he was threatened. Whon, be-Japanese war owing to the Russian outrages passengers, Captain Painer having served not for self but for Christ and humanity. fore his coronation, he lay on a bed of there.

as governor of one of the provinces.

It is perpetuating the aim and spirit of lo-arrow.

FORECAST DISTRICT, Morrison, who was the pioneer of every 1-Hongkong and Neighbourhood: sickness whence there was reason to A coolic, Lai Loi, employed on a

ferin of missionary work.

N. to N.E. winds, moderato ; fair to show- fear he would not arise the Empire was water boat, was charged at the Magistayman's daughter, Miss Mary Harrinian, is Coming of Western Education to China,"

Now Yock, August 4.-E. H. Harri- Prof. Young Seung-po spoke on theery,

2.-Fonnosa Chanuel N.E. winds freal. ring, valued at shadowed by a great fear. That hap-to-day with stealing

3.-South coast of China between Hong- 3170.00, and dinghy, (825), from Shok engaged to Willard D. Straight, American and Prof. Choung Fung-tanu spoke of "A song and Lamocks: Same as No. 1. pily passed away. But since then to Too Yu. Mr. Melbourne sent him to gnol Consul-General at Mukden, Manchuria, Hundred Years of Translation Work. 4.-South coast of China between Bong- $15.00. the love that his personal character, and for six weeks with four hours' stocke.according to a eable received in this city. regret that I was unable to get reports of koug and Hajuan: Same as No. 1.

The reported watch is another romance their addresses, already wod has been added the ad-

Great excitement was caused at Swatow growing out of Mrs Nicolas Longworth's" Ono point that improsses the observer is miration and esteem which is only a few days ago by the removal of the biz famous trip to the Ocient. It is said Miss the lionrtiness with which all divisions of Chinese Board of Finance, has sent in s given to great loadors of men whether oil tank from the band, It was floated Harriman greatly surprised her father the Christian religion are chiting in the nourial advocating the advisability of A. B. WATSON & 00:1 their birth he bigh or low, King gross the harbour, and alt the residents recently when sho informed him che ami sorvices. The Chinese seem entirely obl. having a uniform silver coin of one dollar se

turned out to witness tho sight. The Straight had been engaged for nearly nvious of any line of division. This is as it as to regulate the financo of the Empire. Edward's powers of diplomnes have done present appearance of the band gives one by Mre Longworth, then Alice Roosevelt, were in the audience yesterday.

year. They were introduced in Poking should be. Several French Catholic prieste more to maintain the peace of Europe the impression of cattliquake, says a cor and it is stated it was a cane of love at

| A SHILLING SAVED REPRESENTS than "all the buzzing of all the Chan-spondent, but no doubt it will be first sight. Harriman is reported to bu

·TEN - EARNED.. WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. clerics With consummate skill ho

straightoned in a few days..

opposed to the matela. Consul General TAKE THE POSTMASTER'S WORD THE average man down not save to ex Straight is only 30 yours old, and has

FOR IT.

coed ten per cent, of bis earnings. He must spend nine Shillings in lying bas brought about agreements, under CHAMBERLAIN'S COUGH REMEDY, been in China practically all of the time MRF M. Hamilton, postmaster at standings and ententes until it would le a medicine of grout worth and singo ho graduated at Cornell.

Cherryvale, Indiano, U., keeps exponeos for every one saved. Sometimes. Also a stock of general merchandise and reeds for his gazdep, will cara aoveral times.

a fow pence properly lavoated, like buying merit Try it when you bava à almost seem as if it were impossible that cough or cold and you are certain to bo

patont medicinos. He says Chamber the amount later on. It is the same in pleased with the quick relief which it

fain's Colic, Cholerastid Diarrhoea Remedy buying Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and the peace which has blessed the western afforde. It is pleasant to tako and can No,

to give satisfaction and we could hardly a bottle of it in the house often anvas a is standard hors in its line. It never fails Distrheen Remedy. It costs but littlö and world so long could be broken. Bucks always bo depended upon For sale by

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