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Miscellaneous,

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`date subject to rent,

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General Memoranda.

TORSDAY, November 28:-

Goods pe: Benavon undelivered after this

date subject to rent. Goods por Glenaton not cleared on this

not ly jeopardising his pational exist- Lence. Also, although vast retrench- nients have been elected in naval and military expenditure, the elector has ceived little or no relief by remission of taxation. Remembering this he shrewd ly enspecta that economies in the defence forces are not being made so rauca for his sake as to provide the Government

THE BRITISH FLAG.

Alleged to Have Boon Hoisted on:

Chinese Territory.

SATURDAY,"NOVEMBER 28, 1907.

BY TELEGRAPH. effectively-polkond, curing lililo upon whose

POLICING THE WEST

RIVER.

Action at Shanghai,

shouldera rests flio responsibility for seding- the work done, especially if they are not called upon to find any of the funds that will assuredly be necciusry to carry. the work through. The appeal to the peo ple and to the officials to stir themselves and prevent this disgrace admits that these piracies have been committed, which of coures it could not well deny. It olie adnțity" thatsomething mero should be donetbankas baon done in the past to keep the robbors | and the biïgands in clicok, so that there bo not a repetition of these robberies. But is themselves and so to the work, and calls upon the Chinese thonwolves to rouse Shanghai heve fixed the 24th instant so take away from the foreigner the on which to hold a meeting with airs of Chinn. It appears that whilst exous for interfering with the internal

(Chinese Mail's Service.)

The allegation that the British flag has been hoisted beyond Birs Bay is the sub- ject of further discussion in the Chineso papers. The facts scam to, be as follows. H.M.8. Waterwitch has been continuing her surveying along the coast opposito Mirs Bay, but in Chinese waters, near the Prefecture of Ping Hoi. Ti is presumed that for some reason, poi ly in order to continue the surveying successfully, it was necessary to hoist some flag upon the main- land, and as this was seen by sowe, of people of the Districk city, floro was an

par among themselves, and notice of view to opposing the policing of the Shom was in Canton, ho opposed the ap what is alleged to have been done was

SUANOIA, November 23, Cantoneso Merchants resident at

5.15 p.m.---Masting of Hongkong A.A.A. with the necessary 'money to carry out the semi-socialistic projects which the Labour and oxtreme Radical sections of its following are compelling it to enter upon. Suspicions such as this would undonbtedly have an effect upon the next election and we may therefore consent to the Vicorny, and found its way West River by Great Britain. elite with confidence that the Govern-into the papers. The incident has led to ment is glad to have an expression of some correspondiónce between the Viceroy opinion from a man sa universally liked and the British Consul General, and go and trusted as Lord Charles Beresford far as official interference goes everyone is quito at ease. Such are offeinlly alleged in support of its policy. It would be to have been the facts, absurd for us at this distance to express

On the other hand the papers are taking any definite opinion on Admiral Beresnid of the incident and trying to make a 11 a.m.-Auction of Household Fural ford's views. But it is fair to recall the tore, &o, at No. 90, Queen's Road | lomely adage that one swallo v does not 2.30 p.m.-Auction of Household Furni ture, at Merville, 169, Wanchai

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FRIDAY, November 29 :-

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The China Mail.

|HONGKONG, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1007.

OUR NAVY'S PREPAREDNESS.

make a summer. There is nothing to show that the Admiral was expressing the views of navnl men generally and there is reason to suppose that if they could be obtained many of the Admiral's

colleagues would not whole-heartedly subscribe to his optimistic announce inent. Therefore, while recognising that the speech under consideration has put a ner aspect on the question, we are disposed to pause for a while before throwing up our bets and jubilantly shouting:-

mountain out of a molehi. The writers

PERINO, November 23. The Waiwupu has receivod a telegram from the gentry and merchants of

Canton strongly opposing the policing of the West River by foreignera..

The Viceroy of Canton has also wired. It is believe that the problem is rather difficult to deal with,

(From Our Correspondent).

proach of the British in this regard with raight and main, and opposed it successfully, This attitude is referred to with seclama, tion, and he is belauded for taking the position be assumed and for standing to his guns sucessfully. Of course the usual argumentum ad homines is used, and the feelings and prejudices of the people are appealed to in order to mouse opposition.

allowed to police this rivet, soon they will be wanting to police the Yangtze also, and

soon there will be ro tiver in China that

she can call her own. Of course the usual rhetorical appeals and classical references

are made.

This matter is therefore a matter of life

It may be added that not only have thero been appeals sent in to the officials in first of all appeal to international inw.

Peking bad there have bese copies of Canton, and to the Government ́uk

They point out that whilst merchant

the appeals sent to all the Chambers on the wide min to trade, there are local steansors are allowed to go where they like!

of Commerce throughout the Empire. private waters that belong to the country

The ground taken up is that if the British are allowed to get their way in this matter,. whose shores they wash, and according to enter these waters without permission of international law no warship is allowed to

they will then have a footing for inter- CANTON, November 22.

ference in other internal utters of the Province, for the West River is the artery It is not surprising that some of the of the Province; moreover if they are the Government concerned. Much less are they allowed to land their men on the Chinese feel disposed to object to anything shore and hoist their owu nation's flag for that looks like enlarging the sphere of the any purpose whatsoever. But the writers foreigner's influence in this exapire. It is do not stop here. They state that the gratifying, however, to note that the more ulterior aim of the British in surveying sober-minded make light of the fuss that these waters is to know all the ions and the extremists raise over the suggestions puts of the place; they seek to seize the looking to the improvement of the condi- country for thesolves some day; there-tions on the waterways of the Two Kwang and death to the Chinese people--so they fore it is necessary for them to put them-Provinces. The chim that putting the say--and therefore if China would stil aclves in possession of this knowledge. patulling of the waterways to even wish to enjoy life and not commit suicido To substantiate this statement readers limited degrec, under the control of the she must protest against this arrangement, We don't want to fight

are urged to rensurber the past, and to Imperial Customs, will lead inevitably to and see that it is not allowed to be carried recall the history of the dealings of the British Control-of-these-provinges-iinta efect. I dare say, that the officials But, by dingo, if we de We've got the men, we've got the ships, said, if this is not the ulterior purpose whom I have talked

Westerners with the Chinese. Indeed, it absurd, and the intelligent Chinese with are at their wits end, and know not what We've got the money too.

are quick to to do and how to act. The days of tele cherished in the heart, "How is it that aan The Customs Service is China's graphs and native newspapers, with editore nation that boasts of its cirilization and best arm, and is wielded in her interest.ready to get hold of exciting copy, and When the strike of operators in breaks all international law, and is thus for the protection of trade to bo, in their country, have brought their cares us knowledge, thus tymanically disregards and It would seem at once wise and expedient patriots wishful to pose as the saviours of America and Canada was proceeding careless of its reputation? It is impossible measure, committed to that survice. But well as their advantages, Wm. POWELL, Ld. GREAT POPULARITY journals that the Navy was unprepared information supplied by cable, the men will be seen that considerable stir has been Britisher, can doubt the need for same they liked, or what they were uedered, and we expressed the view that, on the but that we should speak these words." It certainly no sane man, ho he Chinese or In the olden days the officials did what for war and that its actual strength was

were acting very foolishly. It may be quite a storm in a teacup has been called Previous to the Sainam affair there were a what went on. provided that tride was created among the reading people, and very decided improvement in conditions. the people know little and cared less about much less than its strength on paper, remarked that the strike sesus to bare forth. Adiniral Lord Charles Beresford was Ezzled out quietly, ne there has been mach quoted as a supporter of this view.xo reference made to it for a consider- It was said that he was strongly opposed able time. The view that we took is to the system of nucleus crews which supported by the New York "Nation." Our contemporary wrote on October had been adopted as a method of saving 17-If the air of the telegraphers expense. Or many other points the was to make their union ridiculous, polies of the Admiralty was attacked their strike must be voted a great and, although Admiral Beresford was success. From their course up to date, naturally unable to throw himself into these principles of unionism are clearly the fray it was firmly believed that he to be deduced: (1) Anybody can call was just as strongly opposed to the a strike. In this case, it was some Admiralty's policy as the "Standard" unknown roan or hoy who blew a whistle, and the operators obediently or those gentlemen who caused dis-walked out. ruption in the Navy League because the officers of the anion cannot call a Baluchis, from 1st November, 1907, to But (2) the responsible granted to Captain H. A. Hauer, 129th Committee of that holy refused to go strike off. When the president of the 20th July, 1908. the whole way in denouncing the autho-national association attempts to do so, he is "suspended from his office," and

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constant succession of piracies. The files not interfored with by anybody. One of the newspapers will easily show this to thing is likely to happen. Whether there those who have forgotten. The killing of will be any concessions made to the British Dr McDonald resulted in much activity by or not, and whether the gigation will the Chinese and many heads of phates (?) suggest to the Government the necessity were cut off. There were un-attacks upon of further considering before the fioul steamers or lunches, for a considerable decision is made, it is likely that the native peried. But this proved to be only a lull. officials themselves will rouse themselves The indications are that conditions are and put forth more energy, so na to keep Indo-worse now rather than better. I have the river more clear of pirates. Even the beard of no fewer than five piracies, or papers decide that something must be attempted piracies, upon launches flying done, only they say at the Chinese the British flag during the last month. themselves should do it. It will be in There is reason for special and speedy teresting to watch the result. action at this time. The recent heavy rains, as already noted in this columa, have flooded many of the rice fields and destroyed a great deal of ripe grain. There

Mr Connor, the new U. S. Consal For Saigon is in the Colony on his way to Chinn to take up his his dutios,

The son of the Danish Consel at San Francisco is lying dangerously ill from typhoid at the Civil Hospital. The patient

is an officer on the steamer Siberia.

Strafre

Leave of absence England has been

LOSSES AT SEA.

is likely to be much real suffering during the the Board of Trade it would appear that From the annual blue-book issued by winter months. One can easily see that the the loss of life and property at sea still. ranks of robbers and pirates are likely to exhibits a tendency to diminution. The

The enthronement of Bishop Lander receive any recruits. Then too, ny usual, figures relate to the official year: 1905-6, as Bishop of Victorin took place this after when the end of the your approaches and and to begin with, they show that during noon at St. Jolm's Cathedral, in the more people and money are passing about, that period (says the Shipping Chazette) trike will be hereafter conducted by presence of a large congregation. The the pirate business yields larger returns, the sea casualties of all descriptions happen. "men who have red blood." Not even ceremony was an impressive one.

and is worked for all it is worth. If the ing to vessels belonging to the United

deceived by them. the authors of these heroics can be

patriotic Chinese are not shortsighted, Kingdom numbered 5,419 or fewer than When a public

Dr. Griffith John, the venerable mission they will see that the safety of their in any of the previous 21 years, suve and othain! statement has been made ary, is returning to China, the scene of fifty will more affectively preserve order. It is perhaps, is it to consider total losses. More important, country es in using the measures that and except 1201-2.

are unprepared for marine war. If any that the strikers hayo not a ghost of a resting at his son's home in Yonkers, nor action arʊ to quote an oft beard remark tous. They were, lower in number than years' devoted work. Dr John has been torious that the prosent patrols in this These numbered 31, representing 180,457 country has the temerity to provoke war chance of winning, and that their New York, for several months, and is now be declares that "our practical anval funds are exhausted, nothing is left enger to resume his hbours at Hankow. preparedness will pulverise it." There but for every man to go, and get his is in thus an echo of the old proud note job back if he can.

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TOTAL FUNDS at Blət Dxcimen, 1905,

£17,837,119-

Atthorised Ospital £3,000,000

from the utterances of most latter day publicists. From Lord Charles that was. to be expected. The apologetic attitude which any British statesmen hire adopted of recent years towards the world in general inspires no sympathy

LOCAL AND COAST NEWS.

Competition in Manchuria between Japanese Government tobacco and the Anglo-American Trast is becoining keener.

wał

You wing mo shat" (nime only, no in any of the preceding 24 years, and the reality). A few taunchos pr. better, tonnage concerned was lower than in any cruisers, commanded by Custoni Officers of these years, except 1901-2 and 1902-3. Yesterday from 4 to 6 crowds of children would be a tonic to the whole system. We As between sailing ships and steamships- Enjoyed His Excellency and Lady Lugard's should soon have less of gambling and the total losses for 1305-6 are divided as hospitality at Mountain Lodge. The opium smoking and a proper discipline follows: dudness of the distinguished Fost and would speedily result in far more effective: hostess was only equalled by the at-protection of the important trade of this tentiveness of the Aides-de-Camp (Captains section. Taylor and Cgle) and the private Secretary. A further delightful feature was that the party was a real children's party-not-as is so frequently the case large puty of

(From Another Correspondent.) A fermentation something like that which began with the boycott is disturbing

Sailing vessels Steamships

212

Tonnage.

00,634

·110 70,823

831 130,457 In view of the relative unimportance of our sailing ship fleet, it is once more clearly brought out that steam makes for

The robel guides in Northern Formosa grown ups with a sprinkling of children. the people-of Canton. Already there hanfoty. Indeed, had sail only contributed;"

AGE in a man of his temperament. He is

thorough believer in the theory that destiny has ordained that Great Britain shall be, for all time. Mistress of the

Our Cunton corrippadont writes: A Seas. Now he has put in on record

Peking tologram anys that the Chipeto that, in his opinion, which while not

Government intend to send a Special) final curries great weight, she is not Envoy to the United States to thank the Lonly-Mistress-of-the-Seas-because-bor government of that country for tho

past prowess tends to deter anyone from generosity in waving part of the claim for

indemnity in re the outbreak of 1900, but because questioning her supreniacy sho has the power to prove it by pulve

$15.00.

its diminished representation, these figures fox 1905-6 would have been still better

A proportion of total losses equivalent to

of Iess is interesting:

Sail, Steamy Total:

45410

100 62

30

12

10 19:

2121 BI

to the machinations of individuals who bad festivities took place inloers. The tea bo another. These meetings are held in the an invasion of the island by Chinese troops.ong tables in the dining room and amuse with the Wa Tam Buddhist Monastery, suffered the penalty of the Law for urging gas beautifully and isvishly laid out on two rooms of the anti-opina lengne, connect than they are. An analysis of the LSCH/

ment provided by a Chinese Punch and situated in the Western suburbs. These Fourdening Judy. The rain came down in torrents meetings have bean called by the Chamber Stranding at the conclusion, but the Aities and of Commerce in Canton, and they are Collision...

Other c Secretary easily coped with the situation convened in order to protest against the Missing vossinia chuita. This is their Excellency's last British gunboats, under the guidance more by telephoning to the Pork Station for propoed relicing of the West River by entertainment at tho Feak this year, their or lesa ofective of the Imperial Customs. At When we bomo to lifu lost by sun cœunltins intention being to come down to Govern-least such is the statement of those who of all kinds these returns for 1905-03 are mot ansatisfactory. They are strollen by ment House next week.

are responsible for the fomenting of the the sacrifice of 131 live-27 member of opposition. It is said that owing first of the crow and 104 passengers in the wreck all to the pinay on board the Sairam and of the Hilds. Nevertheless, the total-of

The British steamer Schuylkill (of

rising nu opponent. We should imagine 3,344 tons, belonging to the Anglo-Ameri-M Bacon-The Burmeso have a later still, to certain robberies affected 779 lost by wrock and sunity bas only

which talks."

25, and as a mutter of fact shows a decrease

79.

149 (0) 357.

422

that the Government will feel consideran Oil Company) was nelies on Nov. 17-curious los arguding coins. They prefer on similor steamer, Blying the British bech improved spot in four years out of able relief that Lord. Charles Beresford in Izu pávince, Japan, with her bottom those which have fouals heads on them, flag, representations have been made to of 739 as compared with the average of the has made this announcement. Whether damaged. The Standard Oil Company believing that cuius with ninle hende on Mr Bacon-It

tho Fereign Office at Faking and the previous 2 years. The figure 770 issub- A, B, WATSON & 00, it is exactly wise to permit our naval or refloated and reached Yokohama next with a female heard on is the money thoughtless monont, granted the request Sailing ships... 363 rout out assistance, and the Sobylkill was them are not so lucky,

la perfectly untual to suppose that rubnoy Chinese Goverment, in a weak and divided as follows

Crew Passengers. Total. * LIMITED,

military officers holding high positions day.

withouf. thinking what is involved therein, Steamships 306 to publicly express opinione upon policy,

and thereby, Such in brief is tho

609 120% 1770 for that is what this speech in reality victim of the Trunk Tragedy, is now sur

The grave of Gortrude Dayton, the A QUESTION THAT EVERY MAN alloged resou of the agitation. Moreover,

SHOULD DECIDE FOR HIMSELF the fact that the British Admimi is at Such statistics suficiently provo that the amounts to, is another question. But mounted by a stone bearing the uufor THERE is one tubject in which many present in Canton and rumour has it seaman on the steamer rum much less rak apart from that aspect Admiral Beres tunnte woman's proper namo-Gertrude of us era inverosted and that is, what that his visit as ronisthing to do with the fan on the sailing ship. As regards the death rate among seamen, it McKelvey. The gravo, which is on the is the quickest way of getting rid of the furthering of big course of notion

troublesome and f. Is it best to lake simu

shows a slight improvement en 1904-5. ford's utterance will Have a reassuring top terraco at the cemetery at Happy Dee remedy: put out with exKERBEated stirs up the peents with more than usual The deaths by wrock atid casualty were DUG Valley, was originally marked by a granite citime, or pin your faith to Chamber bitterness. How far the massos of the block bearing the number 7342, but this ain's Cough Remooy, a preparation that trading people are interested in the dis one in 263, and by all accidents and dissect

one world-wide reputation and cussion and agitation does not appear. was removed by a female friend of the immense sale by its cure of this discre

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