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Dr. Yoshino, à Professor of the Tokyo Imperial. University, and an authority on Chinese stairs, contributes along article on America's Chinese Activities" to the Tokohama Boyeki" in the course of which he says

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UNITED STATES AND called the Stateso question, srown. This question is traceable to the dispatch of a Chinese mission, including Admiral Sah Chen-ping, to America in 1910, to maka cortain investigations into naval affnies. Daring their stay in America a contrach was signed between the Chinese Gorem- mout and the Bethlehem American Steel Trust for a Joan of $20,000,000 for the purpose of the re-construction of a naval port and of the building of warships, and is was confdently rumoured that the aval port the contracting parties had in mind was Santuao, in the northern part of Fukien provines, only ninety miles from the port of Tamsul in. Formosa. The important bearing which this had on the The frat positive step Apperies took defence of Forzona beeds no emphasis, for the purpose of establishing her rights sed, in fact, as early as 1598 Mr. Tsno, in Chine was in November, 1900, when the Japanese Minister to China, entered Ms. Kaos, the Secretary of State, put into in agreement with the Feking), forth a proposal for the neutralisation of authorities providing that this provinc the Manchurian railways, subgenting 14 should never be coded to any foreign an. alternative an American railway' com seantry. If wach an important naval This proposal was, however, port should be brought under the influenen, opposed by Japan and Russia in January at any foreign country, the defensive of the following "yrar, and fell through, measures for southern Japan would lowe Though the railway proposal this fell half their efficiency, and it is quite through. American activity China abrious that Japan could ill afford to sit became more marked., and Americas with folded hands in the circumstances. the Fortunately for Japan, the First Revolu capitalista: became very active in Southern districts, in which Japan has tion broke out in China before this scheme no close interests. America's ambitions bad assumed any concrete form, and it included the suppression of Great Britain, was consequently shelved. The American Russia and France, but her most, energetic capitalists participating in the agreemens- efforts were directed towards the check were however, evidently determined to ing of the expansion of Japan's influence, press the Chinese Government for the in China. This was, of course, partly due, filament the contract, despite the to the desires of the Chinese statesmen, fact that the Manchu Gevaromeat, with but the chief object was to break down which they had concluded the contract, all provicminant induecer and to establish had been replaced by the present Repub- the principle of the Open Door and equallican regime, for in February, 1014, they opportunity, the upholding of which dispatched ir. Johnson to Pekinig as their principle has always been essential to representatise for the express purpose of American development in China.

te-opening negotiations on the question.

cessica.

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SATURDAY, 6th JANUARY, 1917.

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It was even reported that as the result A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION for

over THREE-QUARTERS of a CENTURY.

WILKINSON'SE

America's first attempt, in collusion: with the local anti-Japanese elements, to of these negotiations & now contract was check Japan'a influence in China, was signed in the middle of March of the started of Mukden about 1009. Japan's asme year. The sensation, this report!- induence in Manchuria gradually created in Japon may well be imagined: increased after the Russo-Japanese War The Japanese Government evidently frid and as a result, Yuan Shib-kai, who had

great anxiety over the question, especially been friendly to Japan up to that time Admiral Sah Chen-ping and Admiral Líu!! began to turn the cold shoulder to this Auang-heung, who were responsible for country. T 1008, he introduced sweep: the Chinese naval administration at the highly në 25 Ma ing reforms in the Manchurian dezministratime, are posed for their pro-American

tion, with a view to offering a stronger sympathies.. When, therefors, the "North

SARSAPARILLA

Pronounced by the HIGHEST MEDICAL, AUTHORITIES IN TVÖ

front to Japan. He made the Three China Daily Nows."? disclosed what weWONDERFUL PURIFIER of the HUMAN BLOOD Eastern Provincess Viceroyalty, which said to be the contents of the contract,THE SAFEST &

MOST KELIABLE. post he assigned to Mr. Hau Shih-chang Japan preferred formal interpellations to

Torpid Liver, Debility, ERUPTIONS, &

his confident. Under Mr. Hsu Shib-chang both the Chinese and the American WILKINSON'S INDISPENSABLE TO

served Mr. Tang Shao.si, Geramal Chur Governments. The Chinese Government Chia-pao, and General Tuan Chih-kuei, fatly denied the rumour 88 & pura who were appointed. Goyemors of Mukden. fabrication, bat the United States Govern Kirio and Amur provinces respectively.ment returned a very equivocal answer. Special importance was attached to It did not ablutely deny the fact that Mnkđèn, which was made the centre of there existed a certain contract between Manchurian diplomacy, and Mr. The Bohlehem Company, and the Chinese, Shoo-yi was nominated to direct Government. Even though each contract diplomatic transactions, with Janne At was really signed between the partior, that time, the American Consulate at however, it was intimated, it would never Mukden was presided over by Mfr. be carried out in the face of Japan's Btraight, a young and able American; opposition.

PARTICULARS and Conditions of the

letting by Public Action Sale, to held on MONDAY, the 8th day of January 1917, at 3 pm, at the Oficas of the Public Works Department, by Order of of One Lot Fix Excellency the, Governor of

at Kennedy Road, in of CROWN LAND at the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 75-diplomat This, abrewed diplomat, in secret co-operation with Mr. Tang Shao- with the option of rebawal at a Ceava Rent to be fired by the Earveyor ofis Majesty the King, for oss further

Years,

SUNDRY BLACK WOOD FURNITURE, borm of 75 years,"

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Two Upholstered Suites, Arm-chairs

and Sofas, Card Tables, Bedroom Furni- ture, Double Brass-mounted Bedstand, Brass and Teakwood Twin Bedsteads, Sideboards, Dinaer Waggons, Extension Dining Tables and Chairs, Tos and Ocational Tablós, etc, ote, Dinner Servises, Crockery, Glass Ware, Cosking Sheree, Cutlery, Toiles Sety Bath Boom Utensils, Large Ball-top Desk and Writing Tables, ote, Sundry Electro Elated Ware.

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Pin by Challon and Sona, London, in good condition, Electrie Bonding Lampe and Stove (Now), Blackwood and

Undersigned have received in Teakwood Screens, a quantity of Black- ; structions to sell by Public Auction,od Furniture Pictures, Engravings, (192, 4000DET OF THE CONCERTED).

Carpets and Engs, Cloeks ke

од

THURSDAY,

"the 11th January, 1917, at 10.30 am, at their Sales, Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, Corner of Ice House Street,

"MISCELLANEOUS

Comprising:

STOCK,-

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Chemi's Woollen Bingleta and pants, Shirts, Ties, Sweaters, Socks, &c., a few pair Lady's and Gent's Boots and Gowns, Shan, Bath Robes and

Cowaterpines, Blankets, Bath and Face

Tewale Toilet Soap, &c, &c.,

Gent's Bicycle (new), Tennis Poles and Nettings, & Brass Finger Bowls, Child's Cots, Perambulator, etc.. (Fall Farticulars from Catalogas.)" Tas-Cash.

HUGHES & HOUGH

Auctioneers. Beagkong, Jan. 4, 1917.

1334

PUBLIC AUCTION,

A quantity of Dress Material, SunBE Undersigned have received in

and Binaw Hats,

Terms: Cash

HUGHES HOUGH,

Auctionacts.

Hangkong, Jan. 4, 1917.

PUBLIO "APOTION.

1983

TEX Undersigned have received in- wructions to sell by Public Auction,

· [POB'ADUKHUNT US, ZER DONGKENTED),

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AN EARLY DATE

2

structions from the Canaan Gor. ZROCENT BALT BIyzNUE DEFARTMENT,

to sell by Public Auction,

04

SATURDAY,

the 20th January, 1917, at

12 woon, st their Sales Rooms, No. 8,

Dear Vieux Road, Corner

of Ies House Breet,

The Revenue Craiser

KUNG TING

at she now lies on Deksen Talaimi, suze Packetuive repairs were made to this.

peter Hi Tennel quite recently.

For further particular apply to the Terms-Cash.

The following LIGHTHOUSE GEAR undersigned.

koj viz

One occulting apparatus, completa."

Circular wick lampe.

Spare burners.

ylinders and wiska.

Insandeacant Petrol Lamps, and Appartenances T

And quantity f: gene pertaining: te Mowing Buoys,

Alio

A number of Locomotive wheels and Farther partionlara may be obtained

the undersigned

CHIGHER & UDUGE,

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Hongkong, Dec, 20, 1916.

Lato

Locality.

| No. of ENK

* Registry No.

inland Foto

Kanady

Rod

Toi No. 1111

Particulars of the Lot.

-Boundary Measurements. (Approximate)

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Contents

LESSONS IN CHINESE.

FUTIEN IN THE ** DIMANDE.'T

yi, read red material help in the fotation The fact, however, must not be lost

Way

SARSAPARILLA ALL WHO VALUE HEALTH BEWARE OF IMITATIONS AND SUBSTITUTES

AS. Watson & Co., Hongkong. Dispensary,

Victoria Dispensary; Queen's -Dispensary,

AEDAL

PHILADELPHIA EXHIBITION,

OAKEY'S

of various railway loans, and payed the sight of that the Autarican capitalists for the vigorous activity of the were so intent upon the development of American capitalists. These circumstances the Chinees connection, that they were served to make Mr. Tang Shic-yi, who oven ready to run considerable risks. In

was educated in Americs and had already these circumstances, the Japanese Govern Bequired pro-American sympathies, still more friendly to America

MINO-AMERICAN ALLIANCE AND KR. TANG SHAO-TI'S MISSION.

ment formated two domands in the Sino-Japanese negotiations last year-that Chicess should never allow any foreign country to construct military works on In the previous year, that is, in 1997, the coat of Fukien province, and that Amories placed China under obligations even if China undertook such, schemes harself she should not borrow foreign by proposing the re-payment to China

of the Boxer indemnity. These favours money for the purpose. While the struggle was going on Mr. Wilson, was which America bestowed upon Chinlected President of the United States, suggested to socs Chinese statesmen the 1360 idea of calling in American sit for holding and, owing to the rest fnctations in economic circles that set in, after hie Japasemo aggremion in check. The iden

sasumption of the Presidency, Americs a gradually developed into one of forming development in China received a tempor. an Alliance with America, which was hotly discussed towards the lose of 1908. Try wetback. With a return of financial Prosperity, however, the Americans have Sino-American Alliance, question came to the front in the autumn of 1008, when began to look again towards China saran

sphere for future economic development. the Chinese Government dispatched Mr.This is only natural, and neither the Tang Shao-yi to Amaries catensibly for strongest opposition of the President, nor the purpose of tendering thanks to the the utmost indifference of the Washington Washington authorities for their repay.

WELL HON. ZAN, a Churoso grudizate.ressed in Cat); Ilterasoro, kam beat a teacher.to Intreposa Oficials sad Merchant in this Colony for ten years good method of training Exrepešna to pathe Chinese szamization, and in possessed at a first rate cercidonie sa a Chiasso teacher, - He bia also a good knowledge of Mandarin szó, Fakka, ** Those who frtand learning the Chiné JAZEZAKO are requested tirwrite cfarm China Wall "): Ofica ar direla. Ka, km, waliingian Street, second Jour.

nent of the Exxer indemnity. The Government would suffice to stem the current. The necessity with which Chizees Envoy made a short stay economic circles in America are now son- 2012 (1261 Tokyo before proceeding to America, and

fronted is not limited to looking to China it was on November 8th: that he left here!

sphere of her future industrial doc America Ammediately on landing at San Francisco on November 23rd, he left development, but she is also seeking ta field, for the investment of her enormous for sahington.

According to a rumour busily circulated capital, and desires in develop Chinese at the time, dir. Tang's real mission wir sources of wealth and thereby izoprove the purchasing power of the Chinese to conclude an Alliance with America, people. When those points are taken offering to that country a naval base to dus consideration it will be seen that the esest of Fukien province. The quest is inevitable that the Americans should tion of concluding a Sino-American

FRENCH LESSONS

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Alliance was busily canvassed by those lost a prowing need for cementing closer

poguomig relations with. China, Americans who reviewed Japan's pro-"] dominanes in Manchuria with jeabus: THE AMERICANSAPARZAE CO-OPERATION.

THEME AGAIN. eyes. In the summer of that year, an oditoria!ppeared in the New York. Here the question arises whether Herald, advocating the conclusion of America is well advised to adhere to her LONDON DIRECTORY. such sa Alliance on the ground that Chine policy; which brings her Tide

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Ting-fang, then Chinese Minister to hitherto acted on the principle affermaki Americs, expressing much gratification at Japan's indusrce under the weight of her between and the United States. the above-mentioned editorial Mr. Tang inaabacouble funds. When Faroerly question in how many Ispancser the Chinese Envoy visited President Taft Shibusawa visited Americs, some time statesmen and Anncies are willing to subscribe to Mr. Gary's suggestions in s at the White House on December 3rd, ago, he drew particular, attention to the and was very actively engaged in com superior political position Japan occupies sincere manner and whether the Japenese parsing his mission, when suddenly in Chinn, and urged Americans have any good plans for afiel New York telegram on December 21st co-operate with Japan in China, but his enormous amount of Americ reported that the attempt to induce the advice fall upon deaf ears very American Cuverament to make Americans paying any attention to-hia. diplomatic declaration anologous to words. The recent vinit of Judge Gary Sino-American Alliance had filed. With to these shores la, however, asid to have of loading Manufacturers, farchnata, otome in the principal provincial towns and the downfall of Toan Buh Eal in January had more considerably, THERAPION NI-1dustrial centres of the United Kingdom. 1909, the rides of the Sino-American the slitude, copy of the current edition wil be Alco diod a natural death Naturally towards Japan. THERAPION NO Totrod freight paid, en receipt of

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